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Competitive Intelligence

A collection of 71 issues

How to Leverage Competitive Intelligence from Industry Events for Strategic Advantage

🔍 Did you know? Companies that systematically analyze competitor activities at industry events are 2.3x more likely to outperform peers in market share growth (Gartner, 2024). Yet, most businesses still treat events as mere networking opportunities—missing out on goldmines of strategic intelligence. Here’s how to turn competitor event

What is Competitive Product Intelligence and How Can It Transform Your Strategy?

🚨 Did you know that 72% of businesses consider competitive intelligence critical to their strategy, yet only 35% have a systematic process to track it? In a world where competitors evolve faster than ever, relying on guesswork or sporadic Google searches is like bringing a knife to a gunfight. Let’s

How to Leverage Competitive Intelligence for Strategic Partnerships

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, knowing your competitors’ moves isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned CEO, competitive intelligence (CI) can reveal gaps in your strategy, uncover partnership opportunities, and help you stay ahead of market shifts. This guide dives

Customer Obsession & Competitor Awareness: The Dual Engines of Startup Success in 2025

In 2023, a McKinsey study revealed that customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than those that aren’t. Yet, the same year, 41% of startups admitted to failing because they underestimated competitors (CB Insights). The lesson? Customer obsession wins battles, but competitor awareness wins wars. The most successful founders in

Competitive Intelligence Tools in 2025 — Which One Fits Your Role?

The competitive intelligence landscape in 2025 is crowded. Tools promise to track competitors, decode strategies, and deliver insights—but with so many options, how do you choose? The answer lies in your role. Marketing teams need social listening. Sales teams crave battlecards. Analysts want raw data. But if you’re

Should I Attend This Conference? A No-Nonsense Guide for B2B Founders

As a B2B founder, your time is one of your most precious resources. Every hour you spend away from your core business—whether that's building the product, closing deals, or refining your go-to-market strategy—comes at a cost. So when that flashy industry conference invitation pops into your

Why Startups and SMEs Must Monitor Competitors

For startups and SMEs, competition isn’t just a challenge—it’s a catalyst for growth. By strategically observing rivals, businesses can unlock critical advantages that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term success. Here’s why keeping an eye on competitors is essential and how tools like RivalSense deliver a strong

Competitive Intelligence 101 for SMEs & Startups: Key Concepts & How to Get Started

For SMEs and startups, staying ahead of competitors isn’t just optional—it’s survival. But with limited resources, how do you keep up? Let’s break down essential competitive intelligence (CI) concepts and how tools like RivalSense simplify the process for lean teams. Why Competitive Intelligence Matters Competitive intelligence

How Competitive Intelligence Tools Preempted a Rival’s Crypto Market Expansion

Discover how a fintech firm used a competitive intelligence platform to counter a rival’s crypto market push, driving a 40% increase in institutional client acquisition. Leverage competitor insight for strategic agility. Securing Crypto Market Leadership with Competitor Intelligence As major financial institutions accelerated their crypto market investments, a leading

How Competitive Intelligence Tools Mitigated a Rival’s Price Hike in Promotional Products

Discover how a competitive intelligence platform helped a promotional goods supplier counter a competitor’s 11% price increase, securing 30% client retention and 18% market share growth. Leverage competitor insight for pricing agility. Turning Competitor Pricing Moves into Strategic Wins When a key rival in the promotional products sector raised