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Since LinkedIn doesn't allow for company recommendations, here's one from Shelley Morris, a management consultant we've spent the past year working with on a major business transformation effort for Pearson VUE: "Partnering with SCHERMER on a high stakes project has been a highly collaborative and rewarding experience. Their team demonstrates deep expertise in research, strategy, marketing, and execution, ensuring that every phase, from uncovering insights to crafting solutions and implementation, is well informed and impactful. They approach each engagement with a level of care, dedication, and focus that makes them feel like an extension of the client’s team. They do not take a one size fits all approach. Instead, they conduct thorough research, challenge assumptions, and tailor solutions to the specific needs of the client. Their ability to blend data driven insights, creativity, and strategic thinking is a key strength, and their commitment to delivering results stands out. From my experience, organizations looking for a strong partner in marketing strategy and execution would find SCHERMER to be an ideal fit." BTW, Shelley is a great partner and strategic contributor as well. It was a joy and privilege to work with her on this endeavor.

When a consumer company launches a For Business brand, business buyers may overlook it?because of a lack of awareness around your enterprise-grade solutions and problem-solving abilities. A For Business brand should leverage your B2C brand equity and translate it into For Business products, programs and partnerships that build real trust with business buyers. Download this guide on building For Business brands to learn how: https://lnkd.in/gFwZs9CF #B2BforB2C #ForBusiness #B2BMarketing

Meet Paul Jongeward, our new VP of Strategy & Insights! Paul is a seasoned experience strategist with a career that spans agencies, client-side roles and life as an independent consultant. At every stop, he’s helped brands create real value through human-centered design. When he’s not uncovering insights, Paul’s a tennis player, music lover, kombucha brewer, mushroom cultivator and proud dad. We’re excited to have Paul’s curious mind and strategic expertise on the team! #NewHire #B2BMarketing #MarketingStrategist

With consumer brands, purchases are often decided at the individual level. However, For Business brands within consumer companies must target multiple buyers within an organizational buying process, each with their own demands and goals. That’s why you need B2B personas. Personas help you understand each buyer and their role so you can help them buy better and together. Our essential guide will show you how. Download your complete guide to launching and leading For Business brands at consumer companies: https://lnkd.in/gFwZs9CF #B2BforB2C #ForBusiness #B2BMarketing

In a recent RFP for a global SaaS co, we were asked a very strange question: ‘How would the fairy tale end?’ Here’s our equally strange reply: Within the chamber, a townsman stood before him and queried, “M’lord, the townspeople are hungry for insight. Have ye data to share?” He struggled for the courage to continue. “Insights are guarded by Jon Snowflake, who said we can’t access their data across the realm.” A smile formed beneath the knight’s beard. “Do you know who I am, sir? For if you do, you know that I possess such a treasure – and shall share it freely.” The man removed his hat, holding it pensively. “Of course, m’lord. You’re Sir Knowsalot. Keeper of Castle Hana. Holder of memory. Extractor of information. Processor of Insights. Reducer of Time.” “Enough”, said the Knight. “Tis not I, but the AI that possesses the power to grant you access to the data you desire; faster than memory itself.” He then drew his sword, NextCalibur, held it aloft and cried, “By the Knights of the Data Table, ye shall have the real time data ye seek!” Henceforth, Castle Hana was known as the capital of the realm, Datalot. --- Epilogue --- SCHERMER was informed that we've been selected as a Global Corporate Marketing Agency Partner – and we all lived happily ever after. #B2BMarketing #SAASMarketing #SAAS #AgencyOfRecord #AOR #SAP

A 'For Business' brand within a consumer company requires its own unique B2B strategies, experiences, and relationships. If you're not giving business buyers that kind of attention, they'll find a competitor who will. Get the complete guide to launching and leading For Business brands at consumer companies: https://lnkd.in/gFwZs9CF #B2BforB2C #ForBusiness #B2BMarketing

Do you have a Fixed or Growth Mindset? That’s a question we continuously ask ourselves, and our clients, as we seek to improve, invent and inspire. At our latest #professionaldevelopment lunch & learn, we explored the limitations of Fixed Mindset, and how to create a Growth Mindset that unlocks potential and possibilities. Here are some ways you can reset your Mindset to Growth: 1. Believe you can. 2. Recognize you are responsible for your future (don’t play the blame game when you fail or fall short). 3. Be constantly curious. 4. Embrace what you don’t know. 5. Get out of your comfort zone and face challenges that help you grow. 6. Use admiration – not envy – to guide you forward. 7. Lose the ego, listen more. 8. Reward doing something smart versus being someone smart. #B2BAgency #B2BMarketing #GrowthMindset

We’ve seen it time and again: consumer companies launching For Business brands without the right roadmap or resources. There’s no playbook for brands facing this challenge — so we made one ourselves. Over the past two decades, we wrote the book on how consumer companies can successfully launch and lead For Business programs. We’ve helped over a dozen $1B+ companies do just that. Then, we sat down and wrote an actual book. Download our essential guide to building For Business brands: https://lnkd.in/gFwZs9CF #B2BforB2C #ForBusiness #B2BMarketing

Does your consumer company truly understand its business buyers? And better yet, know how to engage stakeholders within buyer groups at each stage of their journeys? Many companies assume the same marketing strategies will work for consumers and business buyers, but their experiences couldn’t be more different. See how to create relevant strategies that build trust with business buyers and drive For Business growth in our essential guide: https://lnkd.in/gFwZs9CF #B2BforB2C #ForBusiness #B2BMarketing

Introducing our latest e-book, 'How to Build a For Business Brand – the essential guide to successful B2B marketing within B2C companies.' Dive into the best practices for launching and leading 'For Business' brands, drawing from our extensive experience collaborating with industry leaders like Best Buy Business, Best Buy Ads, Red Wing For Business, Capella For Employers, Zillow Premier Agent, US Bank, and many more. If you're a For Business marketer within a consumer-focused organization, this resource is for you! Download (ungated) here: https://lnkd.in/gFwZs9CF #B2BMarketing #ForBusiness #B2B