Practice

Marketing Consultancy and Studies

Market intelligence and commercial strategy that translates research into a positioning, segmentation, and go-to-market plan the business can actually execute.

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Services in this practice

Eight ways we engage in this domain.

Each service below is a structured engagement we run inside this practice. They can stand alone or be combined into a broader programme depending on the decision you are taking. Open any card to read the full overview, activities and outcomes.

Typical Client Challenges

When clients engage us.

  • Positioning is unclear or inconsistent across channels
  • Pricing and packaging have drifted from market reality
  • Segments are described in general terms, not commercial ones
  • Marketing activity is not tied to a measurable plan
IGBS Approach

How we work it.

We run targeted market and competitor research, build a segmentation and positioning view, define the go-to-market motion, and produce sales-enabling materials that align marketing with commercial outcomes.

Inputs

What we need from you.

  • Current positioning, brand, and messaging materials
  • Sales and marketing performance data
  • Customer or pipeline information, where available
  • Competitor list and known market context
  • Commercial objectives for the next 12–24 months
Outputs

What you receive.

Key Deliverables
  • -Market study
  • -Positioning strategy
  • -Competitor matrix
  • -Customer persona framework
  • -Go-to-market plan
  • -Sales narrative
  • -Marketing roadmap
Representative Artefacts
  • -Market and competitor study
  • -Segmentation and positioning framework
  • -12-month marketing roadmap
Process

How the engagement runs.

A structured six-step process applied consistently across every engagement in this practice.

01

Commercial Brief

Clarify objectives, audience, and the commercial outcome to be moved.

02

Market Research

Targeted research on demand, segments, and competitive positioning.

03

Segmentation

Build commercial segments and personas tied to revenue logic.

04

Positioning

Define positioning, value narrative, and proof structure.

05

Go-to-Market

Design the channel mix, pricing logic, and sales motion.

06

Roadmap

Deliver a 12-month marketing roadmap with measurable milestones.

For Whom: Founders, CMOs, and commercial leaders preparing a launch, repositioning, or step-change in market presence.
FAQ

Common questions about this practice.

If you have a question that isn't covered here, the IGBS team will respond within one business day.

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IGBS focuses on the strategy, study, positioning, and roadmap. Execution is typically delivered by your in-house team or specialist agencies, with IGBS providing oversight where required.
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Response
Within 1 business day
Confidentiality
NDA on request
Coverage
UAE & GCC
Engagement
Senior-led, 1:1