<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[LINX - Compete Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gain unparalleled competitive intelligence insights into competitors and customers, that you simply cannot find anywhere else. ]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:18:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.linxintel.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[3 ways HUMINT‑Based Competitive Intelligence Makes B2B Product Marketing Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the noisy world of B2B competition, Product Marketers rarely get access to the truth  they need to shape strategy with confidence. Public information shows only the narrative competitors want the market to see, while the real forces that drive wins, losses, churn, and roadmap vulnerability are hidden behind operational walls. HUMINT‑based competitive intelligence changes that by capturing firsthand knowledge from people who have worked with, implemented, purchased, or integrated competing...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/how-humint-based-competitive-intelligence-makes-b2b-product-marketing-easier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696c8fed482610fa28961f5c</guid><category><![CDATA[CI for Product Management/Marketing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:27:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_45867fd8aa0145a395786a39045a889e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has AI Changed the Way We Do Competitive Intelligence?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Click to expand In recent years, AI tools have made big waves in the business world, including in Competitive Intelligence (CI). Everywhere we look, and with everybody we speak with, people are asking us whether AI actually changes our CI practice… or is it just hype? The short answer: yes and no. Let’s break it down.   No. AI Can’t Replace Human-Centered CI. Despite all the AI innovation, nothing replaces real conversations with real people ,  especially when you talk to executives who have...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/has-ai-changed-the-way-we-do-competitive-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6941653e6e99824bc102efb8</guid><category><![CDATA[Infographics]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:52:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_1c93e434ae2b40b794124b9b54573ed8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_786,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo’s Comeback Play: Beating Sony and Microsoft at Their Own Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After getting knocked down by the flop of the Wii U, Nintendo pulled off one of the most impressive comebacks in gaming history. How? By...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/nintendo-s-comeback-play-beating-sony-and-microsoft-at-their-own-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c5a5fa5fcebdf343218a9d</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:58:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_0efb747f76254e99823b4c7e9068b123~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Product Development: How To Innovate With an Eye on the Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[In technology, product roadmaps can’t be planned in isolation. Competitive intelligence (CI) provides a reality check and rich input for...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/product-development-how-to-innovate-with-an-eye-on-the-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67cd5e389eca22eca539663c</guid><category><![CDATA[CI for Product Management/Marketing]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Practice]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:08:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4a81f97b0fdc4a91af9b0f9aadb91707~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gucci’s Bold Reinvention: How Alessandro Michele Redefined Competitive Luxury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Source: YouTube In 2015, Gucci faced a turning point as consumer tastes shifted away from overt sensuality and toward more...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/gucci-s-bold-reinvention-how-alessandro-michele-redefined-competitive-luxury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6728cfb66308391e769aa834</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:11:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_227142535b75458b9712a52ddfeeae31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persona Intelligence Analysis Is a Must-Have for Sales Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales teams often focus on features and pricing, but the real difference is human connection. Relationships win deals. A Persona...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/persona-intelligence-analysis-is-a-must-have-for-sales-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674ffad52e478e87c14bd7ee</guid><category><![CDATA[CI Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI for Sales and Marketing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:22:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_466e0b6ca59341498a3a671d94423e8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patagonia’s Ethical Business Strategy: Turning Corporate Responsibility into Competitive Strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[This story is not about ethics; it is about a strategy to set the brand apart in a crowded market and build deeper customer allegiance....]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/patagonia-s-ethical-business-strategy-turning-corporate-responsibility-into-competitive-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c5a6244fb3e1a7ba26a4ab</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:39:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_ab9728fc2d3044f4a60b802ed68026b0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the Art of Creating Doubt: How to Get Customers to Question Your Competitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most effective ways to do this is by employing FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/mastering-the-art-of-creating-doubt-how-to-get-customers-to-question-your-competitors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66bdc208ed1427b1d67f90ea</guid><category><![CDATA[CI for Sales and Marketing]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:09:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_1b0e6045e1644d558cda9b9539989996~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Ways to Build a Competitive Intelligence Culture in Your Organization: Vision, People, Processes]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know a strong Competitive Intelligence (CI) culture is a must, but with so many tasks on your plate, CI needs to be easy to manage...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/3-ways-to-build-a-competitive-intelligence-culture-in-your-organization-vision-people-processes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b65f29b47bb3467c3f600e</guid><category><![CDATA[CI Practice]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_85c1b4f1f62346d9bbfaf96ea2be6396~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Pepper's Competitive Strategy to Ties Pepsi as America's No. 2 Soda: TikTok, Football, and Hispanics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fight for the top spot in the soft drink market has always been a battle between Coca-Cola and Pepsi. However, a surprising...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/dr-pepper-s-competitive-strategy-to-ties-pepsi-as-america-s-no-2-soda-tiktok-football-and-hispa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665c6ce564a81ec37de4d271</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Case Studies]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:58:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_8438a5f3121541b5b26edb0cf0ba5852~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Powered Search vs. Google Search: The New Battleground for Competitive Dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search industry is undergoing a major transformation as AI-powered search engines challenge Google's longstanding dominance. This...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/ai-powered-search-vs-google-search-the-new-battleground-for-competitive-dominance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6655c3d5fa89c8f701ccd81c</guid><category><![CDATA[CI Case Studies]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2024 07:52:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_538c98dd37c04c6a87e87dd56402a168~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitfalls in Competitors Analysis and How to Avoid Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article explores four common obstacles in competitor analysis and provides actionable insights on how to avoid them. From keeping fresh]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/pitfalls-in-competitors-analysis-and-how-to-avoid-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6638899a61776367bb7a45d9</guid><category><![CDATA[CI Mistakes]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 12:03:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_366f227f769647b7b6267632264bfbae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Trends Shaping the Future of Competitive Intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a vital tool in navigating a complex landscape, Competitive intelligence (CI) has to evolve. Technological advancements, information...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/3-trends-shaping-the-future-of-competitive-intelligence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661e411fc405d0ba8419101e</guid><category><![CDATA[Infographics]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_fcaa2a4e88ce4b1cb8d698eb03b0f298~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celsius' Competitive Strategy in the Saturated Energy Drink Market During a Health-Conscious Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article analyzes the elaborate competitive strategies that have driven Celsius into the spotlight]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/celsius-competitive-strategy-in-the-saturated-energy-drink-market-during-a-health-conscious-era</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657eedc509c764d3248d4e75</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Case Studies]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:08:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_11bfa0faa05143e1ae4c1e1623b6d13a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Outsource Competitive Intelligence in Medium and Large Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competitive intelligence is pivotal in strategic decision-making for medium and large companies, enabling them to stay ahead in dynamic...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/when-to-outsource-competitive-intelligence-in-medium-and-large-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f00d870a76e56e99408d2a</guid><category><![CDATA[CI Practice]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Mistakes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:26:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_347237324c50466834496b~mv2_d_6720_4480_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slack's Strategic Triumph: Unveiling the Tactical Moves that Redefined Workplace Communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article will delve into the strategic decisions and tactical moves that propelled Slack from a fledgling startup to a dominant force in]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/slack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65e6c865bfe583c3d7007e17</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Case Studies]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_61453069582d624c434a63~mv2_d_5364_3576_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Usual Suspects: Recognizing and Strategizing Against Unseen Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives often believe that they have a good understanding of their competitors. They closely analyze the major players in their...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/beyond-the-usual-suspect-recognizing-and-strategizing-against-unseen-competition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cf456710fdc55b5fd05e07</guid><category><![CDATA[CI Mistakes]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Practice]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:21:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_801e8d84dae34186bbe99c580b6f6d7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private Label Genius: How Costco Redefined the Retail Competitive Landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article dives deep into the strategic levers that Costco has pulled, with a focus on the hidden manufacturer alliances that...]]></description><link>https://www.linxintel.com/post/costco-s-competitive-strategy-play-the-hidden-manufacturer-alliances-behind-the-kirkland-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">652693968052b732951cc103</guid><category><![CDATA[The Game Changers]]></category><category><![CDATA[CI Case Studies]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:37:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c6abb_78c22f1f06e2432fba4f2f5ebfa13ea6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yigal Cohen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Utilize Competitive Intelligence for SaaS Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's dynamic market, competitive intelligence (CI) is no longer a luxury but a lifeline. 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