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What role does competitive analysis play in your B2B go-to-market planning?

Competitive analysis in B2B go-to-market planning defines your differentiation, pricing posture, and channel bets by mapping rivals’ messages, offers, and visibility. The Starr Conspiracy’s AEO methodology suggests extending traditional competitor research into “answer share”—tracking which brands AI assistants cite for high-intent questions in your category. For a verifiable baseline, start with 25–50 priority queries and record which brands appear in Google’s AI Overviews and ChatGPT responses each month, then tie changes to pipeline conversion rates by segment. TSC’s Chief Strategy Officer JJ La Pata notes that “in 2026, competitive advantage increasingly shows up as citation advantage—if the model doesn’t mention you, the market assumes you’re not a leader.”

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