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Episode 3 – The Unwritten Rules of B2B Sales in Japan: Relationships First

During the third episode of the Asia Aim podcast, AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt and Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan, uncover the critical aspects of B2B sales success in the Japanese market. Dr. Story has over 40 years of experience in Japan and is the author of Japan Sales Mastery. 

Episode 3 – The Unwritten Rules of B2B Sales in Japan: Relationships First

Mastering GEO: The AI Content Revolution

Online search methods are changing due to the rapid adoption of generative AI. For years, the internet worked on a "links page paradigm," where keywords and links were the main drivers of search rankings. But as AI-powered search engines and large language models (LLMs) become more common, this model is being updated with a new, more conversational approach.

Mastering GEO: The AI Content Revolution

Mastering GEO: An AIM B2B and PRWA Webinar

Our Tokyo-based members at AIM B2B invited PR World Alliance (PRWA) members to join a webinar to learn more about how to increase their presence using Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Our CEO, Robert Heldt and Content Strategy Director, Ignacio Joshua Dávalos Sosa, highlighted the rapid growth and advancement of AI-driven search platforms and how user behavior is shifting to increased reliance on AI models rather than traditional search engines. If you missed the seminar, you can watch the conversation below.

Mastering GEO: An AIM B2B and PRWA Webinar

Robert Heldt Appointed as APAC President for AMIN Worldwide

The Advertising & Marketing Independent Network (AMIN) Worldwide has announced it has appointed Robert Heldt as its APAC president.

Robert Heldt Appointed as APAC President for AMIN Worldwide

Episode 2 - Navigating Japan’s SaaS Market: Localization and Partnerships with Shay Khosrowshahi, MD of YuLife Japan and Asia

In the second episode of the Asia AIM podcast, AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt chats with Shay Khosrowshahi, Managing Director of YuLife Japan and Asia, to discuss what SaaS companies should do to scale in Japan, one of the world’s most complex markets.

Episode 2 - Navigating Japan’s SaaS Market: Localization and Partnerships with Shay Khosrowshahi, MD of YuLife Japan and Asia

The SaaS Source: August 2025 

This month’s roundup covers the latest innovations and developments from Japan’s SaaS industry including new collaborations and new SaaS products launching domestically as well as in the US market.

The SaaS Source: August 2025 

The SaaS Source: June 2025 

This month’s roundup covers the latest innovations and developments from Japan’s SaaS industry, including SaaS award wins, cloud tech leadership changes and new data on generative AI costs in Japan’s enterprise sector.

The SaaS Source: June 2025 

PR World Alliance Hosts General Assembly Meeting for the First Time in Tokyo

New Board Elected and Studio Talk, India, Wins Award of Excellence

PR World Alliance Hosts General Assembly Meeting for the First Time in Tokyo

The SaaS Source: May 2025 

This month’s roundup covers the latest innovations and developments from Japan’s SaaS industry, including cross-border startup collaborations, leadership appointments in cloud tech and security enhancements through biometric authentication.

The SaaS Source: May 2025 

Mastering GEO: The Next Frontier in AI-Powered Search

As AI continues to reshape the digital marketing landscape, a new discipline is emerging at the forefront: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

Mastering GEO: The Next Frontier in AI-Powered Search

How Can You Achieve B2B Marketing Success on LinkedIn in Japan?

Tapping into the powerhouse of the Japanese B2B market? While LINE remains the dominant social media platform in Japan, there's a valuable opportunity for B2B professionals: LinkedIn.

How Can You Achieve B2B Marketing Success on LinkedIn in Japan?

The SaaS Source: April 2025 

This month’s roundup covers the latest innovations and developments from Japan’s SaaS industry, including new partnerships, product launches and technology adoptions aimed at improving business operations and organizational growth.

The SaaS Source: April 2025