Gary Stockton

In my current role as Senior Content Marketing Manager, I work with Experian product and data experts to drive awareness and demand for our business data, analytics, and enterprise credit solutions. As the host of our Small Business Matters podcast, I love to interview people, write articles, host webinars, and generally create a wide variety of content.

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All posts by Gary.Stockton@experian.com

The $195 Billion Blind Spot in Small Business Lending

Small business lending is evolving. Experian uncovers who's being left out and where the biggest commercial credit opportunities are hiding.

July 7, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Leisure & Hospitality in 2026: Reading the Risk Signals Behind Strong Demand

Discover key Leisure & Hospitality trends, including 181% growth in credit inquiries, record travel demand, and insights for risk leaders.

June 23, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
First-Party Fraud Is Rising Again: What Commercial Lenders Should Be Watching Now

First-party fraud is rising across commercial lending. Learn how fraud trends, AI, and dark web activity are reshaping fraud risk management.

June 8, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Small Business Index Gains 3 Points in April

The Experian Small Business Index gained 3 points in April, driven by strong business formation, increased business credit demand.

June 8, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Small Business Economic Review | 5/12/2026

Watch the recording of the Small Business Economic Review webinar where Experian shared and discussed critical insights from the latest Main Street Report. This exclusive quarterly webinar delivers data-driven insights into small business credit performance, lending trends, and the forces shaping the U.S. economy. Whether you’re a lender, credit manager, or business strategist, this session will help you make informed, confident decisions heading into 2026. Why You Should Watch Leading Experts on Commercial and Macro-Economic Trends Credit insights and trends on 30+ Million active businesses Industry Hot Topics Covered (Inclusive of Business Owner and Small Business Data) Commercial Insights you cannot get anywhere else Peer Insights with Interactive Polls (Participate) Discover and understand small business trends to make informed decisions Actionable takeaways based on recent credit performance In an uncertain economic climate, information is your greatest advantage. The Experian Small Business Economic Review gives you the data, context, and expert perspective you need to navigate what’s next with confidence. 📅 Want to be alerted for our next webinar? Subscribe to our Commercial Insights Hub

May 12, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
What Your Business Credit Score Is Really Telling the CRO

Learn how to use business credit scores to analyze portfolio risk, track migration, and make smarter commercial lending and risk decisions.

April 7, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Women-owned Small Businesses Growing Faster Than Male-owned

Understand the credit dynamics of women-owned small businesses and their critical role in the growth of the U.S. economy.

March 23, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Banking Transformation: From Consolidation to AI: The New Risk Equation

Banking transformation is accelerating through consolidation, digital adoption, and AI innovation. What must CROs prepare for next?

March 9, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
Small Business Index Gains 8.5 Points in January

The Experian Small Business Index™ increased 8.5 points to 54.3 in January. This is 12.8 points higher than it was a year ago.

February 27, 2026 by Gary.Stockton@experian.com
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