Directive vs Ironpaper:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Ironpaper had more branded searches than Directive among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide. Ironpaper was estimated to have 1.7K branded searches compared to Directive’s 20, and held a 23% Share of Search versus Directive’s 0.27%. Worldwide · English terms: these are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Directive or Ironpaper?
Compare agencies that build B2B marketing programs to create and measure qualified demand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Ironpaper, 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Directive and Ironpaper comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ironpaper was ahead of Directive in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Directive’s estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide held steady at 0.27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ironpaper’s estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide moved from 34.9% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.6K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for B2B demand generation agencies worldwide in August 2026?
2 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, Ironpaper lost estimated Share of Search among B2B demand generation agencies worldwide, from 29.9% to 23%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Directive’s and Ironpaper’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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