Longtime Austin marketer and nonprofit supporter Cody Gillund, founder of Grounded Growth Studio, has launched a new initiative to support the city’s nonprofit community. The studio’s Give Back & Grow Sessions offer deeply discounted marketing strategy and content support to help local nonprofits strengthen their messaging, increase visibility, and drive greater impact through fundraising, attendance, or community partnerships.

In my latest piece for Forbes Communications Council, I join other communications leaders to share practical ways internal comms can help teams realign and reengage. My advice? Transparency from leadership matters more than ever. Whether it’s a weekly AMA, a newsletter with context behind company priorities, or an open-door policy from the top, clear and consistent communication from leaders helps teams feel informed, valued, and aligned.

In B2B, we’re often conditioned to prioritize short-term performance marketing over long-term brand building. The pressure to deliver leads and pipeline fast pushes brand awareness to the background—something to revisit later, when there’s more time, more budget, more breathing room. But without brand awareness, there is no acceleration. You can't scale what people don’t know exists.

In the age of social media, news moves at lightning speed. One wrong move can send your business spiraling into a PR crisis in an instant. This means that, with an abundance of platforms for increased information sharing and public scrutiny, companies must stay ahead of the curve to protect their brand image.

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The thing that keeps getting delayed is often the most important thing. It’s the foundational work that drives clarity, momentum, and growth. But it gets buried under all the urgent-but-not-strategic demands that fill your calendar.

In business, there’s no one more important than your customers and your team. Without them, you wouldn’t have anyone to help you execute your idea or purchase your product or service. It’s natural then for companies to want to make their customers and employees the center of their communications strategy—a more “human-centric” approach.

B2B tech marketing is evolving rapidly. Traditional lead-generation models are giving way to more targeted, influence-driven strategies that focus on long-term engagement rather than short-term conversions. In an industry where buying cycles are long and decisions involve multiple stakeholders, the most effective marketing doesn't just attract leads; it guides them through the journey, builds trust and positions brands as indispensable partners.

Today’s B2B buyers expect more than generic outreach. They expect relevance, timeliness, and a buying experience that feels tailored to their unique needs. But here’s where many teams go wrong: personalization gets reduced to a {First Name} token in an email subject line.

Apple’s latest update, iOS 18.3, is here—and it’s bringing big changes that B2B marketers can’t afford to ignore.

At Grounded Growth Studio, we believe that inclusivity shouldn’t be treated as a buzzword or box to check. It’s a responsibility. One that asks us to look beyond who’s already at the table and consider who isn’t—and why.

Too often, businesses gather numbers, metrics, and dashboards only to find themselves stuck in analysis paralysis. The real power of data lies in knowing which insights matter, and how to act on them in ways that move the business forward.

For B2B tech companies, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just about being innovative—it’s about being intentional. At Grounded Growth Studio, we’re constantly scanning the horizon for trends that signal not just change, but opportunity. If you're looking to connect more meaningfully with your audience, drive qualified leads, and grow with purpose this year, here are five trends we believe will shape the path forward.