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Dashboards are shiny. They make us feel productive, even strategic: charts tilting up, numbers in the millions, neat comparisons against competitors. But the real trap of surface‑level metrics is this: we mistake outputs for outcomes. That mistake turns activity into a proxy for impact and confidence into an illusion. The Logic Chain Market intelligence hasRead more

Curiosity is not a weakness. It’s how we win. Every leader faces the same temptation: to accept the first answer, the first number, the first chart that looks convincing. Why resists that temptation. It refuses the easy surface,  keeping curiosity alive and forcing clarity, especially when assumptions feel more convenient than evidence. Asking “why” againRead more

By Taylor Voges, PhD and Amber Daugherty, MCM Who is the one of the most trusted technology companies in 2024? Take a moment. What comes to mind? You might name Apple, Google, or Microsoft. Or Meta. Amazon. Yet one independent study, jointly conducted by Newsweek and Statista, pointed elsewhere: Dutch semiconductor company ASML was rankedRead more

Because the algorithm favors people, not logos, and your executives are busy being executives. The Company LinkedIn Page Isn’t Enough It’s a critical part of your digital presence. It’s where people go to learn who you are, what you do, and what you stand for. But when it comes to reach and engagement? The companyRead more

A conversation with Professor Brian Creech (Chair of the Department of Journalism and Communication at Lehigh University) By Karen Burke (Cybersecurity Story + Content Lead at Big Valley Marketing)  When I graduated from Lehigh University in journalism, I first worked at both newspapers and magazines before moving into book publishing and later, the tech field.Read more

One of the best and most daunting aspects of the technology industry is that it’s always changing. The market is fueled daily by both near-term changes (new products, new companies, acquisitions, etc.) and multi-year waves of change—from mainframes and desktop computing to the Internet, smartphones, social media and AI. The best technology companies are alwaysRead more

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 14, 2025 – Big Valley Marketing today formally launched three new consulting practices—Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy, and Market Intelligence—to help B2B technology leaders drive sustainable growth and strengthen brand reputation while navigating rapidly changing markets. The new practices build on Big Valley’s experience working with leaders and change agents in high-growthRead more

As Director of Global PR & Communications for RSAC, Ben Waring has a unique vantage point to view how this important security conference is put together each year, from the speakers and topics and the fast-growing registered media list to the many new initiatives and activities, which keep the event fresh and informative for itsRead more

If you’re in B2B tech, your calendar is packed with industry conferences, customer summits, and webinars. But simply showing up isn’t enough. Successfully marketing your event presence on social media can be the difference between an empty booth and a packed session—or between passive engagement and real pipeline impact. Yet, most event promotion strategies onRead more

By Scott Friedman Big Valley’s “AI Disclosure and Transparency: Closing the Trust Gap” report was designed to inspire wider awareness of AI dialogues and inspire business, marketing and communications leaders to engage in more conversation about the use of AI in their product and business decision making. One key question the report focused on: WhatRead more