How popular isDirective in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 20 branded searches for Directive worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Directive holds 0.27% estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide and is ranked 5th of 5 competitors for search popularity. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Refine Labs33.1%
Ironpaper23%Kalungi21.8%
New North21.8%
Directive0.27%
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Which B2B demand generation agencies compete with Directive?
Share of Search by month for Refine Labs, Ironpaper, Kalungi, New North, Directive. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Refine Labs | Ironpaper | Kalungi | New North | Directive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.7% | 34.9% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 0.27% |
| Nov 2025 | 23.4% | 30.8% | 27.1% | 18.6% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.3% | 31.6% | 28.2% | 14.8% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 15.9% | 32.8% | 30% | 20.5% | 0.78% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.7% | 31.4% | 33.3% | 17.5% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.7% | 31.8% | 28.7% | 19.6% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 24% | 25% | 27.6% | 23% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 16% | 28% | 30.2% | 25.3% | 0.47% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.8% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 17.6% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.5% | 29.9% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 0.51% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.1% | 23% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 33.1% | 2.4K | +49.7% | +5.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 23% | 1.7K | -4% | -6.9 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.8% | 1.6K | 0% | -5.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 21.8% | 1.6K | +83% | +7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.27% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.2 points |
33.1%
moved from 2nd to 1st · 2.4K estimated branded searches · +49.7% vs prior month · +5.5 points
23%
moved from 1st to 2nd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · -4% vs prior month · -6.9 points
3.
Kalungi
21.8%
held 3rd · 1.6K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -5.4 points
21.8%
held 4th · 1.6K estimated branded searches · +83% vs prior month · +7 points
0.27%
held 5th · 20 estimated branded searches · -33.3% vs prior month · -0.2 points
Compare search popularity between Directive and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Directive changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Directive worldwide held steady at 20.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Directive’s estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide held steady at 0.27%.
How did search popularity change for B2B demand generation agencies worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Refine Labs overtook Ironpaper to take the highest estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide, at 33.1%.

In August 2026, New North gained estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide, from 14.9% to 21.8%.

In August 2026, Ironpaper lost estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide, from 29.9% to 23%.
In August 2026, Kalungi lost estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide, from 27.2% to 21.8%.
How is Directive measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Directive’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- directiveconsulting.com
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