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The Early Scale: Rolls-Royce Reports 50%-Plus Order Surge as AI Rewires Power Procurement

Rolls-Royce's data center energy orders jumped 50%-plus. Amazon grew 20% in Q2. Watsco runs 37% of revenue through digital channels. And institutional investors just put $15M behind B2B creator marketing. Five minutes of intelligence for operators who can't afford to be slow.

The Early Scale: 95% of B2B Marketers Use AI, But Fewer Than 40% Say It Works

95% of B2B marketers use AI. Fewer than 4 in 10 say it works. A $67B utility merger starts its regulatory clock. And Spain won the World Cup, but the $13B commercial story belongs to every enterprise that built real infrastructure around it.

The SME Content Production Playbook: From Expert Interview to Published Authority Content

A five-step operating model for turning internal subject matter experts into a repeatable content engine: expert selection, interview capture, editorial review, approval, and reuse into articles, video, podcast, and social.

The Early Scale: AI Adoption Hits 57% of Enterprises as Workforce Confidence Falls

AI is in 57% of enterprises. Workforce confidence is falling. 80% of U.S. factories have zero automation. And 32% of your LinkedIn budget may be going to people who can't buy. Here's what operators and marketers need to do about all of it.

The Marketing AI Pulse Brief for May 2026: CMO Scaling Gap, AI Search, Agentic Buyers & Automated Ads

The Marketing AI SparkCast brings you the Marketing AI Pulse Monthly Brief, a curated look at the most relevant stories shaping the field and what they mean for CMOs and marketing leaders. The May 2026 edition focuses on the widening gap between AI investment and AI execution, th

IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 - Renette Rier Highlights the Power of Marketing Communication

At a time when marketing organizations are expanding their capabilities faster than ever, a familiar challenge continues to surface: the gap between doing the work and communicating its impact. Across industries, teams are investing heavily in strategy, product innovation, and cu

IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 - Virginia Murray on Leading the Next Era of Marketing at TekniPlex

In an era where marketing organizations are expected to do more than support—they are expected to lead—moments of reflection have become just as critical as execution. Too often, teams operate at full speed, measuring success only by output, without pausing to recognize the progr

Takeway AMI – Innovation and Leadership

At industry gatherings, the real story often unfolds not just on the stage, but in the subtle signals of competition, collaboration, and brand presence woven throughout the floor. The recent AMI Single Serve Coffee Conference underscored how even modest investments in visibility—like a well-placed sponsorship or a ubiquitous lanyard—can transform perception and spark…

Why Passion Beats the Perfect Business Idea by Ben Maitland

MarketScale Founder Ben Maitland on why passion, execution, and authenticity matter more than waiting for the perfect business idea.