Buzzwords to ditch in ’26

John de Forte takes a sideways look at the world of professional services marketing. This issue: some popular phrases to dispense with in the new year. As a professional communicator, words are your responsibility. Perhaps even more so in the advisory sector, as you...

Marked by robots

John de Forte takes a sideways look at the world of professional services marketing. This month: Should bid teams worry that their RFP responses could be scored by machines? The crowd gasped with astonishment – or rather murmured, as this was the Wimbledon Tennis...

Going Aiwol?

John de Forte takes a sideways look at the world of professional services marketing. This month: everyone loves AI, but what are the risks for marketing departments? According to a recent survey, 94% of CEOs suspect their employees are using AI tools without company...

Never mind the MEAT – where’s the beef?

John de Forte takes a sideways look at the world of professional services marketing. This month: what do the new procurement rules mean for professional services firms bidding for public contracts? Though somewhat delayed, the new Procurement Act 2023 will come into...

Much to look forward to?

John de Forte takes a sideways look at the world of professional services marketing. This issue: what the new government’s agenda means for professional firms and their marketing teams. It has often been said that Labour governments tend to be good for the...