Thinking

Things we’re thinking about.

Marketing, growth and the businesses trying to make both work.

Some of what we publish comes directly from questions we’re working through with clients. Other pieces start with something one of us can’t stop thinking about.

We write about positioning, propositions, client behaviour, growth, AI, marketing organisations and what happens when conventional marketing wisdom stops being useful.

Grndworx Thinking — Brutalist Architecture

Articles & Insights

Practical, trending and thought-provoking analysis on positioning, growth and AI.

Workload — AI Integration

The Real Impact of AI on Workload

AI is transforming marketing work but not necessarily lightening the load. While it boosts efficiency and personalization, it also demands new skills, continuous adaptation, and a stronger focus on quality and strategy.

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Marketing & Growth

Unleashing Marketers’ Agility: The Power of Collaborative Solutions! 

Marketing teams face mounting pressure amid shrinking budgets and growing demands. By combining AI technology with smart external collaboration, they can boost efficiency, creativity, and focus. This article explores how balance and collaboration are key to thriving in today’s complex marketing landscape.

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Client Insight

Are Your Clients Changing Faster Than You?

B2B decision-makers are evolving fast, with younger, tech-savvy generations demanding more engaging, authentic, and mobile-friendly content. As digital channels saturate, differentiation now depends on emotional storytelling and relevance. This article explores how marketers can adapt to stay ahead of their changing clients.

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Whitepapers & In-depth Reports

Comprehensive whitepapers grounded in research across B2B marketing, customer insight and product strategy.

Whitepaper — Customer Insight

Who Should Own Customer Insight in B2B?

Cuts through the debate with evidence from BCG, Bain, McKinsey, Gartner, Forrester, and Deloitte. Why sales-sourced insight systematically misleads and what structures work.

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Whitepaper — Content Strategy

Content That Counts

B2B content is everywhere — most of it sounds the same and fades fast. Shows how focus, braver ideas, and writing with purpose build long-term reputation.

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Whitepaper — ABM Strategy

Leveraging Account-Based Marketing to Transform Client Success

Strategies, case studies, and actionable frameworks for financial and B2B firms to drive client growth and retention through tailored ABM programs.

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Whitepaper — Fund Marketing

Breaking Through the Noise: Winning Product Marketing Strategies

Actionable insights for investment funds to differentiate, articulate value to institutional investors, and build winning product marketing approaches.

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