Roundtable

AI-DRIVEN SHIFTS IN BUYER BEHAVIOR & DISCOVERY

September 16, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EST
Data-driven.
People first.
Executive Engagement.

94% of B2B executives make their buying decisions in AI Chat before ever visiting a vendor website.60% of consumers say AI gives clearer, more helpful answers than search engines, while only 6% think AI is worse.51% have used AI for financial adviceAre your teams prepared to get your brand onto the AI shortlist?

The rules of differentiation have fundamentally rewritten themselves. Today, shortlists are built inside AI Chat interfaces such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AIO long before a buyer visits a website.

When prospects enter unbranded category queries to evaluate solutions, your brand is either surfaced as the citable authority, or you are completely locked out of the deal. Meanwhile, standard content volume strategies have created a sea of commoditized narrative convergence—making every competitor sound identical to AI scrapers.

Join us for an exclusive, peer-to-peer executive roundtable designed for brands ready to close the AI Search authority gap. In this working session, we will bypass the "more content" trap and map out a practical model to ensure your brand's unique IP is recognized, synthesized, and cited as the dominant authority across the AI interfaces dictating purchasing in your category.

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Speakers

Dan Baptiste

EVP
Dan Baptiste is a purpose-driven leader with over two decades of marketing strategy experience. He excels in find out more

Discussion Topics

1

Why Content Volume No Longer Wins

In a market where every competitor can publish at scale using AI, content quantity is no longer a meaningful differentiator. Organizations must shift from producing more content to building recognizable authority that influences buyer trust and decision-making.

2

The Shift to AI-Led Buyer Influence

Buyers are increasingly relying on AI platforms, peer communities, and analyst ecosystems to evaluate vendors before engaging sales teams. This is moving influence earlier in the buying cycle and exposing gaps between how brands position themselves internally versus how they are perceived externally.

3

From Marketing Activity to Market Authority

Many organizations continue optimizing for campaigns, traffic, and engagement metrics that fail to improve pipeline growth or competitive position. Leading teams are focusing instead on turning technical expertise and domain knowledge into long-term authority that compounds influence and demand in an AI-driven discovery environment.

About Skyword Inc.

Skyword helps brands accelerate category leadership and drive sales through audience-first content marketing. As the trusted partner for top brands, we design, manage, and grow content ecosystems that enhance brand storytelling and deliver exceptional results. Our blend of cutting-edge technology, premium creative talent, and deep in-house expertise ensures our clients stand out in a crowded market while effectively utilizing GenAI to meet their content goals.

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