Strategy

    • Podcast

    ・ January 16, 2026

    Ep. 7 with Ross Rowbury – Building Trust in B2B PR: Earning Attention in the Age of AI 

    Learn how building trust in B2B PR requires authenticity and adapting to AI. Ross Rowbury shares strategies for earning attention in the age of answer engines.

    • Blog

    ・ January 5, 2026

    Why Is Earning Attention the New B2B Currency in the AI Era?

    Discover why earning attention is the new B2B currency in the AI era. Learn the 3 stages of success, the impact of executive presence, and how to maximize brand discoverability.

    • Podcast

    ・ December 22, 2025

    Episode 6 – Master B2B Brand Storytelling in Asia with Dave McCaughan

    Discover why B2B marketing in Asia is emotional, not just rational. Dave McCaughan reveals strategies for Nemawashi, storytelling, and finding your Original Voice.

    • Blog

    ・ December 15, 2025

    10 Digital Marketing Trends That Will Define 2026

    If 2025 was the year we learned to use AI, 2026 is the year we learn to trust it. Discover the 10 B2B marketing trends defining the future of Japan and Asia—from Agentic AI to the ‘Human Premium.

    • Blog

    ・ December 2, 2025

    Beyond the Blue Links: Mastering the Era of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

    Unlock the future of search with the AIM B2B GEO Strategy. Discover how to optimize for AI, bust common myths, and capture high-quality leads in the era of ChatGPT.

    • Podcast

    ・ November 19, 2025

    Episode 5 – The Future of Leadership in Asia: Kaizen, Jugaad and Empathy in Action

    Cross-cultural leadership is arguably the most critical challenge facing business leaders in Asia today. It requires navigating vast differences in work culture, communication and market dynamics—from the methodical processes of Japan to the resourceful agility of India.

    • Blog

    ・ November 17, 2025

    How to Win Japan’s Cybersecurity Market: Proven GTM Strategy

    Winning in Japan requires abandoning a product-centric approach in favor of a relationship-first, compliance-driven and highly localized strategy for Japan cybersecurity market entry. This guide details the non-negotiable pillars for achieving sustainable growth in this demanding environment.

    • Podcast

    ・ October 17, 2025

    Episode 4 – One Region, Many Markets: Maximizing the Impact of Global Campaigns in Japan and Rest of APAC with Vivien Dao

    In Episode 4 of the Asia AIM Podcast, AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt sits down with Vivien Dao, Growth Marketing Lead for Asia Pacific and Japan at a Leader Cybersecurity Global company, to unpack what it truly takes to drive effective growth marketing in the region.

    • Blog

    ・ September 26, 2025

    GEO: How To Position Your B2B Agency As An AI Search Authority

    The B2B marketing landscape is undergoing a radical transformation with Generative AI at the forefront. With Google’s AI Overviews and the rising use of large language models (LLMs) to synthesize search results, search engine optimization’s (SEO) rules are being rewritten. For B2B agencies, simply offering SEO is quickly becoming obsolete. The new mandate is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and the time to stake your claim as an authority is right now.

    • Podcast

    ・ September 18, 2025

    Episode 3 – The Unwritten Rules of B2B Sales in Japan: Relationships First

    During the third episode of the Asia Aim podcast, AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt and Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan, uncover the critical aspects of B2B sales success in the Japanese market. Dr. Story has over 40 years of experience in Japan and is the author of Japan Sales Mastery.

    • Blog

    ・ September 12, 2025

    Mastering GEO: The AI Content Revolution

    Online search methods are changing due to the rapid adoption of generative AI. For years, the internet worked on a “links page paradigm,” where keywords and links were the main drivers of search rankings. But as AI-powered search engines and large language models (LLMs) become more common, this model is being updated with a new, more conversational approach.

    • Podcast

    ・ August 25, 2025

    Episode 2 – What Does it Take for a SaaS Company to Scale in Japan? Localization and Partnerships with Shay Khosrowshahi, MD of YuLife Japan and Asia

    In the second episode of the Asia AIM podcast, AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt chats with Shay Khosrowshahi, Managing Director of YuLife Japan and Asia, to discuss what SaaS companies should do to scale in Japan, one of the world’s most complex markets.

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