How to Build Market Authority

Most brands invest heavily in visibility but still struggle to be chosen. The missing piece is proof. Not testimonials on a homepage, but structured, verifiable evidence that buyers, partners, and increasingly AI can evaluate independently. Market authority is built when what you claim about your brand can be confirmed without asking you. In this session, Edward Nugent, PhD, breaks down the framework behind brands that consistently win trust, command premium pricing, and show up when it matters most. Whether you are an established business or an emerging brand, you will leave with a clear understanding of how to turn what you already do well into a defensible, provable market position.

What you will learn:

  • Why visibility without proof leaves you competing on price
  • How buyers and AI now verify brand claims before making a decision
  • The four pillars that drive market authority, and why proof sits at the centre
  • What structured evidence looks like and how it differs from marketing claims
  • How brands with strong proof signals command pricing power and attract partnerships
  • Practical steps to move from invisible to irreplaceable
 
All with examples throughout based on the Market Authority Index.

 

Thursday 16th July 2026 | 15:00 Sweden / 2pm Ireland & UK | 45 minutes