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The Branding Gap in Life Science Companies
Valerie Midgley Valerie Midgley

The Branding Gap in Life Science Companies

Life science companies have long trusted their science to speak for itself and led with product first. But when COVID moved customer relationships online, science alone was no longer enough. Here's why the branding gap is still costing companies revenue — and what it takes to close it.

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The 88-Touchpoint Buyer Journey
Valerie Midgley Valerie Midgley

The 88-Touchpoint Buyer Journey

B2B lead nurturing has never been more complex. With buyers now requiring an average of 88 touchpoints before making a purchase decision, the gap between first contact and conversion is wider than ever — and the content strategy that fills it matters more than most companies realise.

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The MOFU problem.
Valerie Midgley Valerie Midgley

The MOFU problem.

The evidence that would win your buyer over? You're not allowed to share it. And that's what makes MOFU content the hardest part of B2B marketing to get right.

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Why the sale is not the finish line in science marketing
Valerie Midgley Valerie Midgley

Why the sale is not the finish line in science marketing

Most science marketing focuses on winning the customer, but growth often depends on what happens after the sale. In technical B2B markets, post-purchase content helps customers adopt faster, build confidence, solve problems, and expand over time. Post-purchase strategy remains one of the most underused growth levers in science marketing.

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