The Orchestration Layer

Narrative Governance

B2B buying is a journey, not a click. This kit enables you to orchestrate a 3-stage narrative across channels—so each touchpoint builds on the last, keeps evaluation moving, and reduces redundant or mismatched outreach.

Experience Sequencing

We solve "Touchpoint Amnesia" by centralizing the Journey Stage as a shared account-level state.

What “Journey Stage” Means

Journey Stage is a shared account-level state (Evaluate / Validate / Commit) stored in the CRM and updated by defined triggers. It powers channel orchestration so ads, email, web, and SDR plays stay aligned to the same narrative.

Stage 1: EvaluateCategory Authority

Proof of the problem.

Stage 2: ValidateTechnical Proof

Security & implementation.

Stage 3: CommitEconomic Justification

ROI & procurement prep.

Definition: Stage Promotion

Stage Promotion occurs when an account meets a stage-specific evidence threshold within a defined window and passes suppression rules (e.g., active opportunities). Promotion produces a Reason Code and the next recommended track.

Example: Operational Outcome

Scenario: Buyer watches a Demo and views Implementation content within 10 days.

  • Journey Stage: Validate (confirmed)
  • Reason Code: RC-NG-06 — Demo + Implementation evidence (10-day window)
  • Next Track: Security checklist ads + implementation review SDR sequence
  • Suppression: Exclude if active opportunity is already in late stage

Governance Modules

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Stage Library

GOAL

Align proof assets to specific evaluation phases.

WHAT CHANGES

Moves from 'random assets' to structured proof packets.

CLIENT DELIVERABLE

E / V / C Content Map

PROOF OF SUCCESS

Fewer mismatched offers; Sales calls show higher continuity.

PROTOCOL_02

Journey Memory

GOAL

Sync account stage across Ads, Web, and Email.

WHAT CHANGES

Replaces disjointed silos with a stateful CRM field.

CLIENT DELIVERABLE

Cross-Channel Continuity Spec

PROOF OF SUCCESS

Higher consistency; fewer 'awareness' touches served to accounts already validating.

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Promotion Rules

GOAL

Establish evidence gates for moving an account forward.

WHAT CHANGES

Replaces 'clicks' with evidence-based movement.

CLIENT DELIVERABLE

Stage Entry/Exit Logic (one-page)

PROOF OF SUCCESS

Consistent handoffs; stage changes require verified evidence.

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Suppression Hierarchy

GOAL

Protect the deal cycle and customer experience.

WHAT CHANGES

Prevents campaigns from conflicting with live deals.

CLIENT DELIVERABLE

Suppression Priority Rules

PROOF OF SUCCESS

Cleaner targeting; fewer conflicting touches during active cycles.

Rollout Plan

1 week

Asset Audit

Map existing content to E/V/C buyer stages.

Owner: Fairway
2 weeks

Logic Sync

Configure Journey Stage writeback in CRM.

Owner: Mktg Ops
1 week

QA + Dry Run

Validate stage transitions on a small cohort.

Owner: RevOps
Ongoing

Governance

Monthly library refresh + quarterly criteria review.

Owner: Enablement

Success Metrics

Stage-Consistent Touch Rate

% of touches served that match the account’s current Journey Stage.

Redundant Touch Reduction

Decrease in early-stage offers shown to accounts in Validate/Commit.

Promotion Rate

% of accounts moving through stages within a defined window.

Time-to-Promotion

Median days required to move an account through a stage.

Fatigue Rate

Frequency-cap hits as a share of engaged accounts.

Stop Blasting. Start Sequencing.

Next Step: A 30-minute review of your current stage criteria, content mapping, and cross-channel continuity.