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Is everyone a thought leader? (And if so, is anyone?)
Is everyone a thought leader? (And if so, is anyone?)

If everyone is a thought leader, does that actually mean anyone is? And honestly, this…

Crossing borders isn’t just a brand exercise: why startups struggle to scale internationally
Crossing borders isn’t just a brand exercise: why startups struggle to scale internationally

Monzo pulled out of the US last month. For a brand that redefined what banking…

The biggest misconception fast-scaling companies have about marketing
The biggest misconception fast-scaling companies have about marketing

Most fast-growing companies don’t have a marketing problem. They have a scaling problem disguised as…

What investors find when they Google your startup (and how to control it)
What investors find when they Google your startup (and how to control it)

The pitch deck is step five. Most founders treat it like step one. A founder…

Do all business need PR? A startup perspective on timing, value, and approach
Do all business need PR? A startup perspective on timing, value, and approach

Public relations often enters the conversation at a later stage in a company’s growth, after…

AI search has flipped the buying journey in favour of startups
AI search has flipped the buying journey in favour of startups

For the past two decades, the online buying journey has historically followed a familiar pattern.…

Why founder storytelling is essential for PR visibility
Why founder storytelling is essential for PR visibility

The most powerful stories in business are rarely about products alone. They are about people,…

AI won’t fix your funnel, it will show you where it’s broken
AI won’t fix your funnel, it will show you where it’s broken

I keep hearing the same question from founders: “If we add AI into sales and…

Beyond features: the three Ds of product marketing
Beyond features: the three Ds of product marketing

Recently, I have been spending time with B2B tech startups and early-stage companies looking to…

How to choose a GEO agency, advice for SMEs
How to choose a GEO agency, advice for SMEs

If you run a small business, you’ll know that online visibility is everything. But staying…

Boost your startup success by dissolving doubt via your content
Boost your startup success by dissolving doubt via your content

At the start of every year, the startup and entrepreneurial space fills with bold predictions…

Who is Ihor Rudnyk?

Ihor Rudnyk is a Ukrainian entrepreneur, marketer, and SEO expert with 15+ years of experience.…

The role of audio transcription in content repurposing
The role of audio transcription in content repurposing

In today’s content-driven world, businesses and content creators are always looking for efficient ways to…

How startups can anticipate what the press wants in Q1
How startups can anticipate what the press wants in Q1

For startups, timing and relevance are everything when it comes to press coverage. Knowing what…

How to win each ebb and flow of festive marketing
How to win each ebb and flow of festive marketing

Just like that interesting jumper you’ll get from a loved one that is impossible to…

Designing a B2B content strategy for 2026
Designing a B2B content strategy for 2026

The range of B2B content shifted significantly over the past few years. Cheaper content mass-produced…

The new year resolution you need to make for 2026
The new year resolution you need to make for 2026

As business owners everywhere plan for 2026 and resolve to ‘do more’ in the year…

Tech CMOs worry competitors are pulling ahead with AI-driven search
Tech CMOs worry competitors are pulling ahead with AI-driven search

B2B tech CMOs plan to pivot their marketing and comms strategies to combat the dwindling…

Why founders need to prioritise authority over visibility in 2026
Why founders need to prioritise authority over visibility in 2026

Let’s be clear: you’re not invisible. You’re showing up on social media, you’re emailing your list, your clients and customers love what you do. You’re being seen.

How challenger brands can evolve without losing their edge
How challenger brands can evolve without losing their edge

Trying to define what it means to be a challenger brand is a bit of a paradox. Once upon a time, it was simple – challengers were the scrappy underdogs shaking up slow-moving industries. But today, the idea of being a challenger is more nuanced. It’s not just about taking on the big players; it’s about thinking differently, acting boldly, and staying true to the values that made you stand out in the first place – even as you grow.