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Leveraging information as a strategic asset

I’m Mary Ellen Bates and I’m an “information whisperer”, a trusted voice in the information industry. I bring fresh insight, new perspectives and actionable advice to my clients around the world and across industries.

What’s it like working with me?

“Mary Ellen understands the market and gives us insights into the needs of our customers and prospects. She also is a joy to work with and makes each project FUN!” –Caitlin Cricco, Senior Manager, Springer Nature

Why work with Mary Ellen?

My clients describe me as a trusted, collaborative business partner, committed to helping my clients achieve the best possible outcome. I’m known for my insightful, innovative thinking and effective, action-oriented approach.

Information Professionals

INFORMATION INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Find out how I support information professionals and information vendors with high-value content and new ideas.

Better Decisions

BUSINESS DECISION-MAKERS
See how I support better-informed decisions by providing strategic business research and analysis.

Helping Solopreneurs

SOLOPRENEURS & RELUCTANT ENTREPRENEURS
Work with me to get your service-based business off the ground or to move it up to the next level.

Recent InfoTips

  • ChatGPT for researchers
  • When “close enough” is good enough
  • Super searchers unite! Own your authority!
  • A conference manifesto
  • Why I don’t trust zero-click results
  • Search ugly, deliver pretty
  • The New Info-Rental Economy

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The latest from Reluctant Entreprenuer

  • You’re not the boss of me… until you are
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  • Client Dating 101
  • Are you a flash in the pan or strategic?
  • Meaningful Metrics: Measuring what matters
  • Speaking for fun and profit

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