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Be the voice that's heard...and respected.

We turn your executives into the most trusted voices in your market — combining CMO-level strategy and execution with AI efficiency.

4X

Higher marketing ROI

4X

Higher marketing ROI

73%

More trust than marketing

73%

More trust than marketing

90%

More receptive to outreach

90%

More receptive to outreach

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We've helped clients in IT solutions, enterprise software, data storage and file management, data analytics, maritime technology, telecom, agriculture, universities, and more. How might we help you?

Our thought leadership principles.

No hype. No platitudes.

We don't write content that sounds good. We write content that does something — builds trust, opens doors, and moves your business forward.

No hype. No platitudes.

We don't write content that sounds good. We write content that does something — builds trust, opens doors, and moves your business forward.

Your voice. Not an algorithm's.

Generic AI content is the fastest way to become invisible in your market. We use AI as a production engine, not a thinking machine — because your buyers can tell the difference.

Your voice. Not an algorithm's.

Generic AI content is the fastest way to become invisible in your market. We use AI as a production engine, not a thinking machine — because your buyers can tell the difference.

Data first. Always.

Every insight we produce is grounded in data, research, and real-world market intelligence — not opinion dressed up as expertise. Your buyers are sophisticated enough to know the difference, and so are we.

Data first. Always.

Every insight we produce is grounded in data, research, and real-world market intelligence — not opinion dressed up as expertise. Your buyers are sophisticated enough to know the difference, and so are we.

Steady wins the market.

Authority is not built in a single brilliant piece of content — it compounds over time through a steady, strategic presence that keeps your executives visible and relevant to the buyers who matter most. ExecSignal AI is built for the long game.

Steady wins the market.

Authority is not built in a single brilliant piece of content — it compounds over time through a steady, strategic presence that keeps your executives visible and relevant to the buyers who matter most. ExecSignal AI is built for the long game.

Industry deep. Buyer smart.

Thought leadership that resonates with everyone moves no one. Our content targets the decision makers and hidden influencers in your specific market — content that feels written for them, because it was.

Industry deep. Buyer smart.

Thought leadership that resonates with everyone moves no one. Our content targets the decision makers and hidden influencers in your specific market — content that feels written for them, because it was.

Authentically yours.

AI can produce content at speed, but it cannot replicate your judgment, perspective, and hard-won market insight. We use your expertise as the raw material and AI as the accelerant — never the other way around.

Authentically yours.

AI can produce content at speed, but it cannot replicate your judgment, perspective, and hard-won market insight. We use your expertise as the raw material and AI as the accelerant — never the other way around.

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Our vision for clients

A world where every SMB technology leader has access to enterprise-grade thought leadership.

Ideas Win

Merit Matters

AI Levels the Field

Voice Amplified

Sales 1st

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Our mission for clients

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Our vision for clients

A world where every SMB technology leader has access to enterprise-grade thought leadership.

Ideas Win

Merit Matters

AI Levels the Field

Voice Amplified

Sales 1st

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Our mission for clients

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Our vision

A world where every SMB technology leader has access to enterprise-grade thought leadership.

Global partnerships

Strategic execution

Digital leadership

Client empowerment

People-First culture

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Our mission for clients

Experience matters.

  • "Mike was very willing to dive in deep with us on complex B2B writing, joining us on Slack, collaborating and navigating client edits with us live. Deliverables were always on time, and communication was strong."

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    Fortune 500 Client (Finance)

    SVP, ColumnFive

  • We are in the health tech industry. Mike’s company helped us establish a firm marketing foundation in a complex marketplace. This new advantage helped grow our sales funnel and position us to be acquired by a strategic partner.

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    James Baxter

    CEO, MEDarchon

  • DataFrameworks was a Silicon Valley data file management SaaS company. Mike helped us get established with strategic partners by delivering solid B2B partner marketing. We were acquired by DellEMC.

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    Marianne Zuhorski

    VP Partnerships, DiskOver

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  • Mike's firm did an excellent job of market analysis that led to the Rady School's "go" decision for our dual MBA and PhD program with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In addition he has served as an Executive Mentor to MBA students each year and has had a very positve impact on the students with whom he's worked. He is a popular guest speaker.

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    JoAnne Starr

    Assistant Dean, UCSD Rady School of Management (retired)

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"Mike was very willing to dive in deep with us on complex B2B writing, joining us on Slack, collaborating and navigating client edits with us live. Deliverables were always on time, and communication was strong."

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Fortune 500 Client (Finance)

SVP, ColumnFive

We are in the health tech industry. Mike’s company helped us establish a firm marketing foundation in a complex marketplace. This new advantage helped grow our sales funnel and position us to be acquired by a strategic partner.

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James Baxter

CEO, MEDarchon

DataFrameworks was a Silicon Valley data file management SaaS company. Mike helped us get established with strategic partners by delivering solid B2B partner marketing. We were acquired by DellEMC.

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Marianne Zuhorski

VP Partnerships, DiskOver

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Mike's firm did an excellent job of market analysis that led to the Rady School's "go" decision for our dual MBA and PhD program with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. In addition he has served as an Executive Mentor to MBA students each year and has had a very positve impact on the students with whom he's worked. He is a popular guest speaker.

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JoAnne Starr

Assistant Dean, UCSD Rady School of Management (retired)

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Meet the talent behind the transformation

Mike Harris

Founder, CMO

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Founder, CMO

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Career

Executive Experience

•Tech & B2B CMO

• Fortune 500 & SMB

• Philips, Dell, PwC, JP Morgan

• Executive and board presence

• Non-profit boards

• Major university advisor, consultant and lecturer

Education

Academic Credentials

Vanderbilt University

MBA - Owen School of Management

University of Tennessee

BS, Communications (Journalism)

UCSD Rady School of Mgmt.

Donor, advisor, lectuer

Work History

Industry Experience

Data storage & software

Data analytics

IT solutions & services

Enterprise software

Branded consumer products

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