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We’re excited to be part of something that brings curious minds, bold ideas, and our local community together. 🎤💡

Proceed Innovative is proud to be a Community Partner for TEDxArlington Heights 2026: Curiosity Playground!

On October 24, eight inspiring speakers will take the stage at Rolling Green Country Club to share ideas and perspectives designed to challenge expectations and spark new ways of thinking.

👏 Congratulations to this year’s speakers:

🎤 Phil Jackson
🎤 Bob Hess
🎤 Maryam Mehrtash
🎤 Lauren Rzepka, MA, LMFT
🎤 Arthur Zards
🎤 Joseph Quinonez
🎤 Anita A. Chlipala, LMFT
🎤 Michael Zakalik, PsyD

We’re looking forward to being there, supporting the TEDx Arlington Heights community, and seeing what these speakers have in store.

📍 Rolling Green Country Club
📅 October 24, 2026

#TEDxArlingtonHeights #CuriosityPlayground #CommunityPartner #ArlingtonHeights #ProceedInnovative

Search is changing.

At RISE at Roosevelt University, Patrick Panayotov shared a great example:

Instead of searching “window repair near me,” people can now ask AI exactly what they need and get a recommendation.

That’s why SEO + GEO + AEO matter.

It’s no longer just about ranking.

It’s about being the business AI recommends.

#SEO #GEO #AEO #AIVisibility #RISE #RooseveltUniversity #LeadGeneration #DigitalMarketing

Schaumburg has been an important part of our journey at Proceed Innovative, and we’re proud to be part of a business community that values connection, collaboration, and growth.

Thank you Village of Schaumburg

#MyVillageMyVibe #MyBusinessMyVibe #Schaumburg #ProceedInnovative

B2B buyers are increasingly using ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews to research vendors, compare options, and build shortlists.

That changes what visibility means. Ranking on Google still matters, but being cited in AI-generated answers is becoming another important part of the buyer journey.

Our latest guide explores how AI is changing B2B search behavior, why traditional traffic metrics can be misleading, and what companies can do to improve their visibility across AI search.

👉 Read the full guide: B2B Buyer Behavior in the Age of AI Search

https://lnkd.in/gVjyQikz

#B2BMarketing #AISEO #GEO #B2BSEO #DigitalMarketing #AIsearch

Proceed Innovative is proud to be the new website partner for JG Good Corporation! As fellow Schaumburg businesses, we share a strong commitment to supporting our local community through organizations and programs like the Schaumburg Business Association and Roosevelt Incubator Schaumburg Enterprises (RISE).

We’re excited to help JG Good Corporation strengthen its online presence and continue growing.

#SchaumburgIL #WebsiteDesign #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #SchaumburgBusiness #ProceedInnovative #JGGoodCorporation

A great team makes the work even better. 🙌

We’re lucky to have a group of talented people who bring their own expertise, creativity, and personality to Proceed Innovative every day.

What makes a B2B marketing agency worth hiring in Chicago?

We looked beyond the usual agency list and evaluated 10 Chicago-area B2B marketing agencies across 9 factors that matter to growing businesses, including SEO, paid media, AI/GEO, industry experience, measurable results, and strategic depth.

Each agency brings a different strength and approach to B2B marketing.

And yes, Proceed Innovative was evaluated using the same criteria.
See which agencies made the list, what they’re known for, and how we evaluated them.

👉 Read the 2026 guide: https://lnkd.in/g65VazZg

#B2BMarketing #ChicagoBusiness #DigitalMarketing #B2BStrategy #SEO #GEO

Choosing a B2B marketing agency? Look beyond rankings and traffic.
Ask three questions:

• Do they have experience with B2B companies like yours?
• Can they connect marketing activity to qualified leads and revenue?
• Do they have a clear strategy for visibility in AI search?

Strong marketing is not just about being found. It’s about being found by the right buyers and turning visibility into business opportunities.

Read our guide to choosing a B2B digital marketing agency in Chicago.

https://lnkd.in/gfZGz93j

#B2BMarketing #DigitalMarketing #B2BMarketingAgency #B2BSEO #LeadGeneration #MarketingStrategy #AISearch #SEO #ChicagoBusiness #ChicagolandBusiness

One thing that can make or break a marketing campaign has nothing to do with SEO, Google Ads, or AI.


It’s whether your marketing team actually understands the business.

- What services make you the most revenue?
- Which customers are the best fit?
- Who are you competing against?
- Which areas do you want to reach?
⭐ And most importantly, what does success actually look like for your business?

Those answers should shape your marketing strategy.

That's why at Proceed, we believe your marketing team should do more than manage campaigns. They should understand the business those campaigns are meant to grow.

Our clients work with a designated marketing professional who takes the time to understand their industry, goals, customers, competition, and market.

Because when we understand what makes your business unique, we can build a marketing strategy that actually reflects it.

#DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy

Where should your B2B marketing budget go: SEO or Google Ads?
The answer isn’t as simple as choosing one over the other.

Google Ads can help capture demand from buyers who are actively searching for a solution right now. SEO takes a longer-term approach, helping your company build visibility while potential customers are researching, comparing providers, and figuring out what they need.

For B2B companies with longer sales cycles, understanding when and how your buyers search can make a major difference in where your marketing dollars go.

So, should you invest more in SEO, Google Ads, or a combination of both?

Our latest article breaks down the key factors to consider before making that decision.

https://lnkd.in/gjmpzSh2

#B2BMarketing #DigitalMarketing #SEO #GoogleAds #MarketingStrategy #ProceedInnovative