Phase 02

Define Your Strategic Edge

With evidence in hand, we shape the strategy, positioning, messaging, and plans that turn insight into an unfair advantage.

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The gap between insight and impact is strategy

Data without a framework is just noise. Teams that move from research to execution without a defining strategy end up with fragmented campaigns, inconsistent messaging, and wasted spend.

The Define phase creates the strategic architecture that turns your insights into a cohesive, actionable plan.

60–70%

60–70% of B2B marketing content sits unused on sales portals and websites.

— SiriusDecisions/Forrester

20–30%

Companies with differentiated positioning achieve 20–30% higher growth rates than interchangeable competitors.

— McKinsey

80%

80% of B2B content targets late-stage buyers — features, pricing, product specs — while early-stage buyers are looking for problem framing and strategic guidance.

— SiriusDecisions/Forrester

Core Focus Areas

Four lenses that shape every Define engagement

01

What to Say

Craft the narrative

Your market position means nothing if you can't articulate it. We define the messaging architecture that connects your value to what buyers actually care about — across every stage of the journey.

  • Core value proposition and proof points

  • Persona-specific messaging frameworks

  • Competitive differentiation narratives

  • Sales and marketing alignment language

02

Where to Show Up

Choose your channels

Not every channel deserves your budget. We identify the mix of touchpoints that reach your highest-value audiences — and design an integrated approach that compounds awareness into pipeline.

  • Channel-audience fit analysis

  • Paid, owned, and earned media strategy

  • Content distribution architecture

  • Partner and ecosystem amplification

03

How to Stand Out

Own your position

In crowded markets, being good isn't enough — you need to be different. We design a positioning platform that makes your brand unmistakable and gives your team a strategic North Star.

  • Category positioning and narrative

  • Brand personality and tone of voice

  • Visual and verbal identity alignment

  • Thought leadership territory mapping

04

How to Measure Success

Build the scoreboard

Strategy without measurement is just hope. We build a performance scoreboard that tells you — in real time — whether you're winning, losing, or standing still, so you can course-correct before it's too late.

  • KPI scoreboard design and implementation

  • Leading vs. lagging indicator frameworks

  • Win/loss tracking and pipeline attribution

  • Executive dashboard and reporting cadence

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What we build in the Define phase

Six integrated capabilities designed to translate evidence into strategy and strategy into competitive advantage.

Brand Positioning

Establish a market position that's defensible, distinctive, and aligned with where your buyers are headed — not where competitors already are.

  • Positioning framework development

  • Category design

  • Competitive differentiation

  • Brand narrative architecture

Messaging Strategy

Craft messaging that speaks to what buyers actually care about — translating your value into language that drives action at every stage.

  • Value proposition design

  • Persona-based messaging

  • Objection handling frameworks

  • Sales enablement narratives

Content Strategy

Design a content engine that educates, builds trust, and moves buyers through the funnel — with clear purpose behind every asset.

  • Content pillar development

  • Editorial calendar design

  • Funnel-stage mapping

  • Thought leadership planning

Campaign Architecture

Build integrated campaign frameworks that connect your story across channels and touchpoints — from awareness through to conversion.

  • Multi-channel campaign design

  • Audience journey mapping

  • Creative brief development

  • KPI framework definition

Channel Strategy

Identify the right mix of channels based on where your buyers spend time and which touchpoints actually influence decisions.

  • Channel mix optimization

  • Paid vs. organic balance

  • Partner channel evaluation

  • Attribution model design

Growth Planning

Translate strategic clarity into a prioritized growth plan with clear milestones, owners, and measurable outcomes.

  • 90-day sprint planning

  • Growth lever prioritization

  • Resource allocation models

  • Milestone & KPI setting

What You Walk Away With

Outcomes of the Define Phase

01
A positioning platform that differentiates you in a crowded market
02
Messaging that resonates with decision-makers and influencers
03
A content strategy tied to pipeline goals, not vanity metrics
04
Campaign blueprints ready for activation across channels
05
A prioritized growth plan your entire team can rally behind

Best for teams ready to move from insights to action — who need a clear strategic blueprint before investing in execution.

Ready to define your path to growth?