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Why Trade Media Coverage Is a Superpower for Thought Leadership and AI Visibility

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02/10/2026

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Michael Tebo

Trade media coverage for B2B tech has become a critical driver of authority, not just visibility. This blog post explains why consistent coverage in industry publications—through both reporter-written stories and executive bylines—shapes how buyers, analysts, and AI systems understand technology categories. By treating trade media as a sustained narrative system rather than isolated placements, B2B tech companies can build lasting thought leadership, strengthen AI visibility, and influence market perception in an AI-driven discovery environment.
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Expertise.com: 2026 Best PR Firms in Washington, DC

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02/05/2026

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Michael Tebo

Gabriel Marketing Group (GMG) has been named one of Expertise.com’s 2026 Best PR Firms in Washington, DC — for the sixth consecutive year — joining a highly competitive group of agencies recognized for credibility, performance, and client impact across the region. For GMG, this recognition reflects more than longevity or name recognition.
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Analyst Relations: How to Earn Coverage by Industry Analysts Without Paying for It

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02/04/2026

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Michiko Morales

Learn how to earn coverage by industry analysts without relying on pay-to-play subscriptions. This piece breaks down why analyst belief can’t be bought, how clear differentiation and customer proof drive credibility, and what targeted outreach actually earns attention. Built for B2B founders and marketers, it offers a practical, merit-based framework for gaining analyst recognition, building trust, and competing effectively—regardless of budget.
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Storytelling for B2B Technology Companies: Why Good Storytelling Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era

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02/02/2026

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Michael Tebo

In an era where AI makes content cheap and abundant, storytelling for B2B technology companies has become a critical strategic differentiator. This blog explains why meaning, credibility, and narrative judgment matter more than volume, and why AI-generated content often falls short. It argues that storytelling is not an executional layer but a core strategy, highlighting the role of experienced PR professionals in shaping point of view, executive credibility, and long-term trust in increasingly noisy, AI-driven markets.
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PR ROI Measurement: When the CEO Demands Hard ROI—and What Actually Proves PR’s Value

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01/20/2026

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Michael Tebo

CEOs ask for PR ROI because they’re accountable for risk, not because PR isn’t working. Attribution fails because PR doesn’t directly sell—it creates the credibility that makes revenue possible. Measured incorrectly, PR looks expendable even as its absence raises friction and costs. The solution is to shift from attribution to contribution by tying PR activity to business conditions and executive outcomes. PR isn’t a campaign; it’s growth infrastructure.
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A marketing leader presents campaign performance charts to a diverse team, illustrating strategies for turning media coverage into sales leads during a collaborative business meeting.

Turn Media Coverage Into Sales Leads: How B2B Tech Companies Can Convert Earned Media Into Measurable Pipeline and Revenue

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01/15/2026

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Michael Tebo

B2B tech PR and marketing leaders are living in a frustrating paradox. They land high-profile coverage in TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Forbes, and respected trade publications — yet when the CRO asks what it did for revenue, the answer is usually vague: impressions, reach, or “brand awareness.” The problem isn’t the quality of coverage. It’s that most PR programs stop at the publication of the article.
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AI Visibility and User Intent: Why Your Content Isn’t Showing Up in AI Answers 

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01/12/2026

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Michael Tebo

If AI visibility feels confusing, you’re not alone. Every week, there’s a new acronym or headline: ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Overviews, GEO, AEO, embeddings, vectors, schema. It can feel like you’re supposed to understand a whole new technical discipline just to make sure your company shows up when buyers are looking for help. But beneath all that technology, the truth is much simpler: The most important factor determining whether your brand shows up in AI-driven discovery is whether your content matches what the user is actually trying to do.
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A Guide to How to Hire a B2B Tech PR Agency—and Unlock Real, Measurable Business Value

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01/10/2026

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Michael Tebo

Hiring a B2B tech PR agency isn’t about chasing coverage—it’s about building credibility that supports growth. This guide helps decision-stage leaders understand when they’re ready for PR, how to choose the right agency model, and what separates strategic partners from task-takers. It covers pricing and ROI expectations, common mistakes in agency selection, and how to structure PR so it aligns with sales, analysts, and AI-driven discovery. For teams that have outgrown guesswork—or been burned before—this resource provides clear, practical guidance to turn PR into a measurable, revenue-adjacent business asset.
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A Guide to Modern B2B Tech PR Strategy — What It Is and How to Tell If It’s Working

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01/09/2026

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Michael Tebo

This guide helps B2B tech leaders understand what effective PR really looks like at the point of evaluation. It demystifies modern PR strategy, measurement, and credibility signals, and shows how earned media, analyst relations, trade coverage, and AI visibility function as an integrated growth system. For teams deciding whether—and how—to invest, the guide provides clear criteria for assessing whether a PR approach is built to support revenue, scale, and long-term market credibility.
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Team reviewing strategy documents together, illustrating PR and AI-driven visibility for B2B tech companies.

A Guide to PR and AI-Driven Visibility for B2B Tech: How To Make Sense of What’s Changed and Understand Why It Matters

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01/08/2026

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Michael Tebo

This guide is built for B2B tech leaders who need to understand what has fundamentally changed in PR and discovery—and why those changes now affect credibility, visibility, and growth. It explains how earned media and thought leadership work in today’s environment, how AI increasingly shapes what buyers see and trust, and how these forces interact as a system. The guide helps teams test old assumptions, evaluate new approaches, and build informed perspective before committing to strategy or spend.
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A Practical PR Spend Framework for B2B Tech in 2026: When to Hire a PR Agency or Build an In-House PR Team

Michael Tebo
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5 Best Content Formats for Complex B2B Tech Solutions

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12/17/2025

How to Make a PR Agency Switch—and Turn a Frustrating Change Into Strategic Leverage

Michiko Morales
12/16/2025

PR ROI for B2B Tech in 2026: If Your PR Agency Isn’t Doing This, It’s Time to Reevaluate

Michiko Morales
12/11/2025

What Good PR for AI Visibility Really Looks Like — And Why It Matters for 2026

Michael Tebo
12/09/2025
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Why Trade Media Coverage Is a Superpower for Thought Leadership and AI Visibility

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Trade media coverage for B2B tech has become a critical driver of authority, not just visibility. This blog post explains why consistent coverage in industry publications—through both reporter-written stories and executive bylines—shapes how buyers, analysts, and AI systems understand technology categories. By treating trade media as a sustained narrative system rather than isolated placements, B2B tech companies can build lasting thought leadership, strengthen AI visibility, and influence market perception in an AI-driven discovery environment.

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Team members raise glasses in celebration after being named among the 2026 best PR firms in Washington, DC.

Expertise.com: 2026 Best PR Firms in Washington, DC

02/05/2026 No Comments

Gabriel Marketing Group (GMG) has been named one of Expertise.com’s 2026 Best PR Firms in Washington, DC — for the sixth consecutive year — joining a highly competitive group of agencies recognized for credibility, performance, and client impact across the region. For GMG, this recognition reflects more than longevity or name recognition.

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Business professional reviewing performance charts on a tablet, illustrating how to earn coverage by industry analysts through data-driven credibility.

Analyst Relations: How to Earn Coverage by Industry Analysts Without Paying for It

02/04/2026 No Comments

Learn how to earn coverage by industry analysts without relying on pay-to-play subscriptions. This piece breaks down why analyst belief can’t be bought, how clear differentiation and customer proof drive credibility, and what targeted outreach actually earns attention. Built for B2B founders and marketers, it offers a practical, merit-based framework for gaining analyst recognition, building trust, and competing effectively—regardless of budget.

Read More »
A minimalist workspace with a laptop, coffee mug, notebook, and phone, representing storytelling for B2B technology companies in the age of AI-driven content.

Storytelling for B2B Technology Companies: Why Good Storytelling Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era

02/02/2026 No Comments

In an era where AI makes content cheap and abundant, storytelling for B2B technology companies has become a critical strategic differentiator. This blog explains why meaning, credibility, and narrative judgment matter more than volume, and why AI-generated content often falls short. It argues that storytelling is not an executional layer but a core strategy, highlighting the role of experienced PR professionals in shaping point of view, executive credibility, and long-term trust in increasingly noisy, AI-driven markets.

Read More »
Team meeting in a glass conference room reviewing strategy and performance metrics related to PR ROI measurement.

PR ROI Measurement: When the CEO Demands Hard ROI—and What Actually Proves PR’s Value

01/20/2026 No Comments

CEOs ask for PR ROI because they’re accountable for risk, not because PR isn’t working. Attribution fails because PR doesn’t directly sell—it creates the credibility that makes revenue possible. Measured incorrectly, PR looks expendable even as its absence raises friction and costs. The solution is to shift from attribution to contribution by tying PR activity to business conditions and executive outcomes. PR isn’t a campaign; it’s growth infrastructure.

Read More »
A marketing leader presents campaign performance charts to a diverse team, illustrating strategies for turning media coverage into sales leads during a collaborative business meeting.

Turn Media Coverage Into Sales Leads: How B2B Tech Companies Can Convert Earned Media Into Measurable Pipeline and Revenue

01/15/2026 No Comments

B2B tech PR and marketing leaders are living in a frustrating paradox. They land high-profile coverage in TechCrunch, VentureBeat, Forbes, and respected trade publications — yet when the CRO asks what it did for revenue, the answer is usually vague: impressions, reach, or “brand awareness.” The problem isn’t the quality of coverage. It’s that most PR programs stop at the publication of the article.

Read More »
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