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Doug Bell

A 20-year SaaS and technology veteran, Doug is adept at driving revenue growth across well-known brands and nimble startups. A gifted strategist, storyteller, and hands-on leader, he passionately unleashes the power of communities, brand advocacy, and the wrap-around marketing mixes that drive sustainable growth. Organizations looking for breakout growth while facing diminishing returns from their go-to-market approach seek Doug’s help.

The CEO Dashboard Should Show Direction, Not Just Activity

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Posted by Paul Sparrow

If your dashboard only tells you what happened, it’s reporting history. A CEO needs direction.

Steps Taken Aren’t the Same as Direction

I've spent a fair amount of time backpacking, and one thing becomes obvious when you've been walking for several hours: knowing how far you've walked isn't the same thing as knowing whether you're headed in the right direction.

Your watch can tell you that you've taken 22,000 steps.

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Your Paid Search Budget Is Buying Less. Here's Why.

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 — Executive Takeaways Paid search costs reached a six-year high while clicks and impressions declined. This is a structural shift, not a temporary correction, and B2B is disproportionately affected. AI Overviews appear on 54% of tracked B2B keywords versus 22% for B2C. Google's recent search redesign signals these pressures will intensify. The companies adapting fastest are shifting from click volume to conversion quality. Part 2 of our four-part series on the evolving AI search landscape and what B2B leaders need to know to stay competitive.

The AI Search Gap Between Buyers and Brands Just Got Wider

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 — Executive Takeaways B2B buyer AI adoption hit 94%, and company readiness didn't keep pace. The #1 organic ranking now captures under 2% of AI Overview searches. Google Gemini's chatbot share jumped 48% in a single month. The gap isn't awareness anymore. It's execution, and it's getting more expensive to ignore. Buyers have moved to AI search. Most companies haven't caught up.

You’re Being Talked About (or Ignored) - Offsite Signals Drive AI Search Visibility

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 — Part 3 of our four-part series exploring how AI search is transforming visibility, SEO, and digital strategy - and what CEOs need to do now to stay competitive. Executive Takeaways AI search engines pull data and content from across the web - not just your website. Brand mentions, reviews, and forum posts now shape how AI describes you. Reddit, G2, Quora, and even Amazon reviews influence AI-generated answers. Monitoring and managing offsite presence is now a strategic imperative.

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