Ben Bradley

Writer & Product Champion

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My name is Ben Bradley.

I am a writer, a product champion, a company founder, and a wearer of many hats.

We represent amazing companies.

With a startup background, and great supporting team, we have a lean mindset for rapid go-to-market programs.

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Better CRM outcomes

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Embedded engineering and design for manufacturability

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Recent works
The Illusion of Intent Data

The Illusion of Intent Data

Intent data is sold with lots of empty promises.  These promises inflate expectations and push teams toward false positives, wasting time and budget. Together, they make “intent” look precise when it’s anything but. More data from more sources has not improved...

The Intent Data Paradox: Why More Signals Mean Less Pipeline

The Intent Data Paradox: Why More Signals Mean Less Pipeline

For years, B2B teams have chased "intent data" as the silver bullet for growth. Yet, for many, the promise of precision has dissolved into a frustrating wave of false positives and wasted effort. At MaconRaine, we believe intent data still has value, but only when you...

Intent Data Is Training Sales Teams to Ignore Marketing Signals

Intent Data Is Training Sales Teams to Ignore Marketing Signals

Low-quality intent signals do more than waste time. They change behavior inside your revenue team. Over time, they train sales to distrust marketing inputs entirely. Executive Summary Repeated exposure to weak signals leads sales to disengage. They stop acting on...

The Hidden Cost of Intent Data Is Misallocated Attention

The largest cost of intent data is not financial. It is the misallocation of limited attention across accounts that are not ready to buy. Executive Summary Intent expands the set of “priority” accounts without increasing capacity. Teams spread thinner. Depth of...

Best Intent Data Platforms: What B2B Companies Should Look For

Best Intent Data Platforms: What B2B Companies Should Look For

As the importance of buyer intent signals has grown, numerous technology platforms have emerged to help organizations monitor research activity and identify potential buyers. These intent data platforms collect signals from across the internet, analyze patterns of...