Pete Jakob

Pete Jakob

Central Team

About me

Pete is our central Marketing Director for The Marketing Centre - leading the small team responsible for all our demand generation and communications.

He is an expert at marketing systems, data and processes, and helps clients transform their strategies for generating demand.  

His success is based on a broad skillset, an analytical approach and a collaborative style. 

Pete’s background has included senior roles at IBM (30 years) including leading the deployment of Marketing Automation and managing the demand generation function for the UK. Since leaving in 2012 he has worked as part time marketing director or consultant on several projects both in technology and beyond – from startups to global multinationals.  His recent part-time portfolio includes industries as diverse as manufacturing software, food packaging and wealth management.

Business insights from Pete Jakob

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27 March 2025

How to get featured in Google AI snippets: A strategic SEO guide for UK SMEs

Discover how to craft a compelling value proposition that resonates across generations in both B2B...

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29 January 2024

Marketing Maturity in 2024: More than half of UK SMEs are marketing in the dark

Marketing Maturity Report. Explore SME dynamics. Uncover authentic challenges, strategies, and...

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27 June 2023

What to look for in your first marketing hire - and how to spot a good one

Hiring is never easy, especially for marketing roles. Understand the different kinds of marketers...

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