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Product and Service Market Development

Publishing: I help senior B2B buyers find the actionable information and guidance they need to purchase complex IT solutions, enabling them to achieve their business objectives - follow @dhdeans for updates.

Consulting: As a trusted adviser, I provide market intelligence and analysis to help my client's CMO, CSO or CRO answer the "so what" questions that customers have about their offerings. I enable B2B marketers to craft a distinctive brand voice and thought leadership narrative -- so they become remarkable and influential opinion leaders.

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David H. Deans | GeoActive Group
Managing Editor and Publisher

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