PODCAST EPISODES
Host Christian Klepp summarizes the B2B marketing highlights of 2024. He discusses the different B2B marketing categories, talks about the guests, and provides tips on what the audience would find useful in each episode.
Wes Bush (Founder, ProductLed) on how to create a winning B2B product strategy. Wes explained why he believes product-led growth (PLG) is only half the story, and what pitfalls product marketers should avoid. He also elaborated on the need for a solid system, growth process, and lean team.
Elzie Flenard III (Founder & CEO, Podcast Town) on how B2B companies can build strong communities for growth. Elzie advised against quick, superficial, and transactional efforts and emphasized the need for intentionality, understanding the audience, and building trust. He also discussed the key pitfalls to avoid and provided examples of how communities can help B2B companies become authorities in their niche.
Eisha Armstrong (Executive Chairman & Co-Founder, Vecteris) on how to effectively promote productized B2B services for maximum impact. She explained why the successful commercialization of productized offerings are much more than marketing campaign and training sellers. She also highlighted the main pitfalls to avoid, what the biggest obstacles are when companies productize, and how they can get to revenue faster and more efficiently.
B2B content expert Jamie Woodbridge (Co-Founder, TheInboxClub) on how to implement better B2B email marketing campaigns. Jamie discussed the untapped potential of email marketing and the importance of first-party data and high-quality subscribers. He also highlighted the pitfalls to avoid, key metrics to focus on, and how data privacy and AI impact email marketing.
Jessica Deckinger (Operating Partner, Clearhaven Partners) on how B2B companies can use videos to improve every part of the customer journey. During our conversation, Jessica dispels the common misconception that video production is a huge endeavor that requires specialized skills and expensive resources. She also highlights which pitfalls to avoid, and how to get internal buy-in.
Hamish Knox (CEO, Sandler Calgary) talks about how B2B sales and marketing can work together to generate better results. He explained why this conflict persists and what pitfalls to avoid. He also provided actionable tips on how marketing can proactively work with sales and how to get them involved in upcoming marketing initiatives that will resonate with customers.
Dale Thomas (Founder, ActionableOps) on how B2B marketers can leverage AI for market research. During our conversation, Dale reiterated the importance of embracing the use of AI for research purposes. He also highlighted the pitfalls to avoid and how B2B marketers can better organize their approach when they plan for market research, find experts, and synthesize data.
Indrek Poldvee (Chief Executive Officer, B2B Growth) on how B2B marketers can leverage the untapped potential of LinkedIn. Indrek explained what LinkedIn’s untapped potential is and what pitfalls to avoid. He also highlighted the importance of having a good LinkedIn profile and why an understanding of your target audience, having the right strategy, and the right messaging are paramount. He provided us with some actionable tips.
Jessica Malnik (Founder, JM Content Group) on how marketers can build a content moat that creates lasting results for B2B brands. She talked about why she thinks the current B2B content marketing playbook is broken. She also highlighted the pitfalls that B2B content marketers should avoid, what the content moat consists of, and how content marketers can use AI ethically.
James Hipkin (CEO & Founder, Inn8ly) on how avatars of your target audience and buyer’s journey maps are crucial to B2B marketing success. James elaborated on the pitfalls that marketers should avoid and what important aspects of customer research they should focus on. He also provided tips on how to get internal buy-in to conduct the relevant research.
Shreya Banerjee and Paul Counts (Co-Founders of Marketing Counts) on how to build profitable organic B2B content strategies. Shreya and Paul highlighted the pitfalls to avoid and provide tips on the type of research that should be conducted. They also explained why a well-defined customer avatar and a mix of content types are important, and which metrics to pay attention to.
Dilara Cossette (Founder & Head of Demand Generation, Focus Image Pro) on how marketers can leverage social selling through brand ambassadorship. Dilara explained the importance of personalization and being intentional in content creation. She elaborated on how to get buy-in for social selling, and how to work with subject matter experts (SMEs) and obtain testimonials.
Ren Agarwal (CEO, StoryAZ Studio) talks about the instrumental role that marketers can play in a global crisis. He elaborated on the new skills and approaches marketers need to address expected and unexpected volatility. He also provided advice on how teams can better prepare their organizations internally to respond to external challenges.
Eisha Armstrong (Executive Chairman & Co-Founder, Vecteris) on how B2B companies can successfully sell and market productized services. Eisha talked about the “7 deadly sins of productization” and highlighted the challenges to transitioning from a customized to a productized approach.
Marketing Max (Founder, Marty Capital) on how B2B marketers can identify what’s not working and effectively fix their marketing efforts. Max talked about the pitfalls that marketers should avoid and highlighted the importance of having clear messaging, consistent touchpoints, and understanding customer needs.
Donnie Boivin (CEO, Success Champion Networking) about how B2B marketers and other professionals can harness the power of networking for growth. During our conversation, Donnie highlighted why most networking falls flat, what pitfalls to avoid, and the importance of having a networking and follow-up strategy.
Ton Dobbe (Founder/Chief Inspiration Officer at Value Inspiration) on how B2B SaaS companies can become more remarkable and discover their hidden values. Ton talked about the pitfalls that B2B SaaS companies should avoid, how they can uncover “invisible things”, and provided some actionable tips on how they could become unique and ignite further growth.
Chris Mercer (Co-Founder, MeasurementMarketing.io) about how B2B marketers can effectively leverage data in a way that’s actionable and generates better results. During our conversation, Mercer highlights the pitfalls to avoid and walks us through the process of developing the right measurement marketing approach.
Robb Conlon (Founder, Westport Studios) on how companies can incorporate podcasts into their marketing strategy. Robb discussed why there are many untapped opportunities in B2B podcasting and which pitfalls to avoid. He also explained how to get buy-in from senior management for podcasts, the importance of understanding who your ideal listeners are, and provided actionable tips.
Jeff Coyle (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, MarketMuse) on how companies can utilize SMEs for strategic differentiation. He explains why “the rise of the SME” is already here and what pitfalls marketers should avoid. He also talks about how to get buy-in from SMEs, and how they can shed light on key insights that will be instrumental in creating the right marketing assets.
Gee Ranasinha (Founder & CEO, KEXINO) on how marketers can build trust with senior management and other business units. Gee discussed the pitfalls marketers should avoid, the importance of understanding your audience, and why it’s imperative to find those internal champions within the organization.
Naomi Soman (Founder, Storylogick Consulting) on how B2B marketers can develop the right personas to adapt the B2B messaging across the funnel. Naomi highlighted the pitfalls to avoid and how marketers can leverage customer research to create personas that are actually useful.
Joe Sweeney (Content Marketing Strategist, The Content Marketing Commute) on how B2B marketers can develop truly differentiated content. Joe highlighted the pitfalls to avoid and discussed the importance of conducting research and why B2B marketers should build relationships with subject matter experts (SMEs).
Dr. Masha Petrova (CEO, Nullspace) on how B2B marketers can market complex products to engineers. Masha talked about the pitfalls to avoid and how marketers should probe properly to extract better insights from engineers. She also talked about the importance of finding an engineer who can be the subject matter expert and advocate for the company.
Sam Dunning (Founder, Breaking B2B) about how companies should create websites for revenue, not vanity. Sam highlights the “deadly sins” of B2B websites, how to fix them, and which SEO pitfalls to avoid. He also leaves us with some actionable tips on how to build SEO from scratch for your website.
Robin Schaffer (Principal AR Consultant, Schaffer AR) on how smart B2B marketers can start conducting outreach to analysts. She talked about what relationships with analysts entail. She also elaborates on the pitfalls to avoid, the process of analyst outreach and relationship building, and how to craft the right pitch.
Joran Hofman (Founder, Reditus) on how B2B companies can help to build trust through partnerships. During our conversation, Joran discussed the pitfalls to avoid, what is needed for an effective partnership outreach, and why B2B companies should use influencers.
Eddie Saunders, Jr. (Founder, Speak Friend) on how B2B companies can craft better demand-generation campaigns that deliver measurable results. He discussed why it’s important to start with a campaign audit. He also highlighted which pitfalls to avoid and which key metrics to focus on.
Eric Melchor (Founder, B2B PodPros) on how B2B companies can grow through podcasting. He discussed why this is an untapped opportunity for B2B brands and highlighted which pitfalls to avoid. He talked about the 3 ways to grow, the importance of having a good pitch, and which metrics to pay attention to.
Hugo E. Gomez (Founder/Legal Marketing Strategist, Abogados NOW) on how B2B companies can leverage cultural and linguistic insights in their marketing campaigns. Hugo discusses which pitfalls to avoid and what roles multicultural best practices and data play in his field.
Casey Hill (Senior Growth Manager, ActiveCampaign) highlights the importance of setting the right goals and performance indicators, and how to think about attribution thoughtfully. He also highlights the pitfalls to avoid, the importance of segmentation and personalization, and some recent trends that B2B marketers should be aware of.
Alexander Ferguson (Co-Founder & CMO, TeraLeap) on how marketers can craft better customer success stories that are interesting and engaging. He talks about the pitfalls to avoid and what marketers should look for when conducting customer interviews. He also provides actionable tips that marketers can implement immediately.
Anthony Leung (Founder, Mean Write Hook) on how marketers can better leverage the LinkedIn platform. Anthony talks about why a lot of content falls flat (and what can be done about it), what pitfalls to avoid, and why you should conduct research before writing anything. Anthony also talks about whether companies should or shouldn’t be leveraging B2B influencers.
Linda Melone (Conversion Copywriter & Strategist, The Copy Worx) on how companies need to have a strong value proposition. Linda explains the importance of having a value proposition and the pitfalls to avoid. She also explains what you should look out for when conducting customer interviews, how to leverage AI the right way, and provides actionable tips.
Cristina Daroca (Head of Americas Marketing, Riverbed Technology) on how to optimize the experience for customers and prospects for ABM. Cristina talked about why ABM is not going anywhere anytime soon, the importance of conducting customer research, and what pitfalls to avoid. She also provides actionable tips that B2B marketers can take and what key metrics they should focus on in ABM.
Matt Bell (Founder & Principal Consultant, MessageUp) on how B2B companies can optimize the B2B buying experience. During our conversation, Matt discussed some recent trends that B2B marketers should be aware of and what pitfalls to avoid. He also provides actionable tips on how the digital buying experience can be improved.
Michelle Bassett (Founder, BIZQOR) on the value of leveraging behavioral analysis and data analytics for better B2B marketing results. Michelle talks to us about what these specialized fields help organizations to solve and what pitfalls to avoid. She also provides us with some actionable tips on how to make sense of all the data to get marketing budgets approved.
Joe Zappa (Founder and CEO, Sharp Pen Media) unpacks how B2B MarTech companies can develop a strong brand narrative. Joe also talks about the pitfalls to avoid and how marketers should adapt to the changes in the B2B MarTech landscape.
Steve Goldhaber (CEO, 26 Characters) talks about the five common barriers to solving problems, what the six core business problems are, and the six effective techniques that B2B marketers can use to discover the real problem that they’re facing. He also elaborates on the different visions for a content marketing program.
Serial B2B entrepreneur and community builder Lloyed Lobo (Co-Founder, Boast.ai) on what it takes to build a great community. Lloyd also highlights the pitfalls that marketers should avoid, how you can add value to members of your community, and how to keep members engaged so that they come back for more.
Julian Lumpkin (Founder & CEO, SuccessKit) on how B2B companies can accelerate sales at different stages of the sales process with case studies and video testimonials. Julian talks about what he thinks is slowing sales down, and he also provides the audience with great tips on how to create better case studies,.
Brandon Lee (Founder, Fist Bump) talks about what social selling IS and ISN’T, and how it can be used to fill that trust gap between companies and sales. Brandon also highlights the pitfalls to avoid, and why commenting as well as engaging is just as important as posting content on platforms like LinkedIn.
Dustin Tysick (VP of Revenue, Testimonial Hero) on how video testimonials can help to close that trust gap. During our conversation, He explains how the way B2B buying behaviors have changed, and how marketers can build trust and credibility throughout the different stages of the buyers’ journey.
Samantha Lloyd (Co-Founder and Managing Director, Skeleton Krew) on how B2B marketers can create an effective content distribution plan that helps to drive sales. Samantha also talks about the importance of outreach, what pitfalls to avoid, and what metrics to pay attention to.
Joel Klettke (Founder, Case Study Buddy) talks about how to create case studies and video testimonials that sell in B2B. He explains why storytelling from the customer’s point of view is paramount and the importance of understanding customers as well as their buying journey. Joel also provides some actionable tips.
Jason Westgeest (Marketing and Innovation Manager, Guardian Chemicals) on what it takes to stand out in a specialized B2B industry. During our conversation, he talks about why many companies use a risk-averse approach in their marketing, what mistakes to avoid, and how to get buy-in from senior management.
Deanna Shimota (CEO, GrowthMode Marketing) on how B2B companies can utilize demand generation to yield better marketing results. In our discussion, Deanna talks about how the way B2B prospects buy has changed and the importance of having a deep understanding of customers as well as their buyers’ journeys.
Jasmine Martirossian (Chief Marketing Officer and Chief People Officer, Mercury) talks about the biggest challenges that B2B marketers face. She elaborates on the mistakes that B2B marketers should avoid and how to get buy-in from other business units for marketing initiatives. Jasmine also talks about how marketing can be the “voice of the customer” in the organization, and more.
Global events expert Muhammad Younas (Founder and CEO, vFairs) talks about the latest trends in the B2B events industry and how B2B marketers can capitalize on these. He also elaborates on the mistakes to avoid, how to strategically utilize data, and highlights the metrics that B2B marketers should pay attention to.
Jim Kraus (President, Buyer Persona Institute) talks to us about how buyer personas can and should be leveraged by marketing and sales teams. He talks about the top challenges facing marketers today and how organizations should use buyer persona insights to improve performance.
Martech expert Dan Radu (President & Founder, Macromator) talks about the role that digital technology can play in enhancing customer experience. During our conversation, Dan elaborates on how a company can scale with good CX, how digital technology can be leveraged, and what mistakes to avoid.
Ren Agarwal (CEO, StoryAZ Studio) helps to debunk some myths around AI and content marketing. Ren talks about the importance of leading with strategy and research, and how content marketers can leverage AI and machine learning to improve their work. Ren also highlights the mistakes to avoid, the limitations of AI, and elaborates on some future trends.
Ali Schwanke (CEO & Founder, Simple Strat) discusses the importance of growing B2B platforms to organizations and what mistakes marketers need to avoid. She also elaborates on the different components required to effectively grow your B2B content platforms, what metrics to pay attention to, and what actions marketers can take immediately to improve how they scale their content platforms.
B2B content marketer Chris Rapozo (Marketing Specialist, Hannon Hill) talks about building trust with target audiences by telling better stories. He talks about why B2B companies need to focus less on their product or service features and more on how they are able to solve their customers’ challenges, and more.
Language expert Wendy Pease (President, Rapport International) on how businesses can become culturally relevant with the wonders of high-quality translation, localization, and interpretation. Wendy talks about how successful global marketing should start with the right corporate strategy and why it’s also important to understand the language and culture of the market that companies are entering.
Tom Hunt (Founder and Head of Account Management, Fame) about what marketers need to do to stay at the top of their game. Tom elaborates on how using a niche-focused podcast adds incredible value to a B2B target audience, what mistakes to avoid, the trends and shifts that are impacting B2B marketing, and what marketers can do right now to improve their revenue-generating activities.
Webinar expert Melissa Kwan (Co-founder and CEO of eWebinar) on how B2B marketers can effectively scale their demos as well as their onboarding and training with a personal touch by automating webinars. Melissa gives insights on how the role of marketers is changing in the ever-dynamic digital marketing sphere and how the adapt effectively to best suit their customers’ needs as well as facilitating a more efficient business system.
Brand expert Chris West (CEO, Verbal Identity) about how B2B brands can develop the right language and tone that will improve their communication, positioning, and other facets within their ecosystem. He also provides some actionable tips on what B2B marketers can do to improve the language they use for their brands.
Marketing expert Andrew Davies (CMO, Paddle) explains the importance of a strategic narrative for B2B. Andrew talks about why it’s crucial to start with conducting research and a strategy. He also elaborates on the 5 main narrative approaches to consider when crafting a message.
Part 3 of our miniseries – we talk about the bottom of the B2B marketing funnel with experts Kylie Lang (Quiz Funnel Strategist, Kylie Lang) and James Hipkin (CEO & Founder, Inn8ly).
Tune in to Part 2 of our panel discussion where we speak to B2B marketing experts Kylie Lang (Quiz Funnel Strategist, Kylie Lang) and James Hipkin (CEO & Founder, Inn8ly) about the middle of the marketing funnel.
Tune in to Part 1 of our panel discussion where we speak to B2B marketing experts Kylie Lang (Quiz Funnel Strategist, Kylie Lang) and James Hipkin (CEO & Founder, Inn8ly) about the top of the marketing funnel.
Eric Fulwiler (Co-Founder & CEO, Rival) explains the importance of B2B firms being brand-led instead of sales-led, what mistakes marketers should avoid, and what content pieces and experiences generate the best results. He also provides some tips that marketers can immediately implement and what metrics they should be paying attention to.
Donovan Chee (Head of Marketing and Communications Southeast Asia, Bureau Veritas) elaborates on the importance of creativity in storytelling, why B2B companies should deviate from focusing solely on products and services, and why having first-party data is crucial. He also provides great examples of what good storytelling in B2B looks like.
Alexander Ferguson (CMO and Co-Founder, TeraLeap) elaborates on how B2B companies can leverage videos to increase trust and achieve significantly shorter sales cycles. He also shares his top video DOs and DON’Ts, some actionable tips, what metrics to focus on, and what’s in his “video tech stack”.
Harry Morton (Founder, Lower Street) shares the lessons that he’s learned from launching and growing more than 50 revenue-generating B2B podcasts. He also lets us in on his secrets to attracting your ideal audience, how to keep them engaged, and how to ultimately grow your revenue and impact.
teffen Hedebrandt (Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder, Dreamdata) elaborates on the importance of understanding and mapping the customer journey, what mistakes to avoid, the importance of having the right strategy and research, and what metrics B2B marketers should focus on.
Jonathan Kazarian (Founder & CEO, Accelevents) talks about how B2B marketers can fix the event attribution gap, the importance of using personalization in your event follow-up, why first-party data is so crucial, as well as which key metrics and major trends to focus on.
Kathryn Strachen (Founder, Copy House) on developing content that builds relationships and converts prospects. She talks about how B2B content has changed, why creating customer avatars and conducting research is important, what metrics to focus on, and why you need both quantity and quality to succeed.
Christian DeGobbi (Marketing Director, Spruce Technology, Inc.) on what it takes to develop an effective B2B brand, why branding is a MUST HAVE for B2B companies, the different parts of a brand strategy, and how to measure the effectiveness of your brand efforts.
Karin Samoylova (Global Product Communications Manager, Digital Portfolio in Robotics – ABB) talks about the differences between a GTM and a communications strategy, the components of each strategy, and what mistakes to avoid.
Guerlyne Guercy (Communications Manager – People & Communities, Cisco) on the vital role that communications professionals play within an organization. Guerlyne also shares her experience on how to deal with internal pushback, and what metrics to focus on.
Mark Stagi (VP of Customer Success, Avoma) about why proactive engagement should be the top priority for CS teams across the board. Mark also discusses the mistakes to avoid, and what steps they can take to be more proactive with accounts.
CS expert Firaas Rashid (Founder & CEO, Hook) on what he believes are other customer success metrics that truly matter, mistakes to avoid, the importance of getting input from customers who are engaged and disengaged, and how teams can improve on CS.
Christian Klepp (Co-Founder/Director of Client Engagement, EINBLICK Consulting Inc.) discusses how AI can be utilized in B2B marketing. He talks the benefits of using AI in marketing, what tools to use, what marketers should consider before investing in AI.
Mark Stouse (Chairman & CEO, Proof Analytics) on what he believes the greatest enemy of a CMO is. He also elaborates on why it’s important for marketers to understand how their organization generates revenue and how their efforts should impact sales.
Stacey Danheiser (Founder & CMO, SHAKE Marketing) on why many B2B companies are drowning in a “sea of sameness”, what mistakes to avoid, and the importance of conducting market research. Stacey also talks about the 5 competencies that every B2B marketer needs to stand out and how they can position themselves and their companies more strategically.
Darshan Mehta (Founder, iResearch.com) talks to us about the importance of getting to that “Aha!” moment, why having structured curiosity is paramount to success, what mistakes to avoid, what metrics to focus on, and some tips on how to generate better insights from market research.
Ethan Beute (Chief Evangelist, BombBomb) talks about what he calls “the case against digital pollution” and how B2B marketers and their companies can rise above the rest, generate attention, build trust and relationships, and grow revenue through a human-centered communication approach.
Casey Cheshire (Founder & CEO, Ringmaster Conversational Marketing) on why podcasting is an important part of the B2B marketing mix, what mistakes to avoid, and the
importance of understanding who your ideal guest (and audience) are. He also elaborates on some key metrics to measure and what major challenges podcasting faces.
Sandra Long (LinkedIn Trainer & Speaker, Post Road Consulting) talks about what social selling is NOT, the importance of having the right strategy and content, and why B2B companies need to use thought leadership for strategic differentiation on LinkedIn.
Vladimir Blagojevic (Co-Founder, Fullfunnel.io) on the importance of conducting research, understanding your ICP, and what mistakes to avoid. He also provides tips on how to use demand gen and warm up accounts to generate better results.
James Scherer (VP of Growth, Codeless) on how to address the content performance challenge using the pillar and post approach. He also elaborates on what mistakes to avoid, the importance of strategy and research, and what metrics to pay attention
Matt Young (Chief Executive Officer, UserVoice) on where the great misalignment between product and marketing teams lies, what “bridge building” tactics they can implement for better collaboration, and what metrics they should be paying attention to.
Lina Lotta Landgraf (Digital Marketing Specialist, Dassault Systemes) on why people in B2B organizations need to develop their personal brands, some mistakes to avoid, and the benefits of creating good as well as relevant content on LinkedIn
Julius Solaris (VP of Marketing Strategy – Events, Hopin) talks about the major events industry trends and shifts, what mistakes to avoid, and how B2B brands should think about events as a channel to generate demand.
Mark Raffan (Founder/CEO at Content Callout and Negotiations Ninja) talks to us about why marketers face pushback, what mistakes to avoid, and how thought leadership content can directly influence revenue. He also elaborates on how to get buy-in from decision makers.
Michael Buzinski (President/CMO, Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing) breaks down the approach that he’s been successfully teaching B2B service companies to generate more qualified leads and revenue from their websites for years.
Dmitrii Kustov (Marketing Director, Founder at Regex SEO) talks about why paid advertising should be part of the marketing mix, how it works together with SEO, and what common mistakes to avoid.
Marketing technologist Yaagneshwaran Ganesh (Director of Marketing, Avoma) talks about what B2B marketers can do right now to improve their content marketing to generate more revenue.
AI expert Pankil Shah (CEO & Co-Founder, Outranking.io) about why using AI to create quality content at scale makes sense, why a “strategy first” approach is imperative, and AI trends that B2B marketers should be aware of.
Esteban Sanchez Botero (Senior Marketing Strategist, Centrico Digital) on the importance of developing a strategy for marketing automation, what mistakes to avoid, and some of his recommended tools.
Candyce Edelen (President/CEO, PropelGrowth) on why B2B marketers and salespeople should get comfortable using LinkedIn, what mistakes to avoid, and how they can develop better (not more) content that will resonate as well as generate the right responses from target audiences.
James Hipkin (CEO/Founder, Inn8ly; CEO/Managing Director, Red8Interactive) talks about the key components of a successful digital marketing strategy, what a good B2B website should include, and why it’s crucial to have an “outside in” approach.
Ryan Morgan (Digital Marketing Strategist, Swell Digital/Founder, the SEO Cohort) helps us to demystify SEO by elaborating on what to focus on, why it’s important to use a strategy first approach, and why knowledge of SEO makes you a better writer.
Liz Fendt (Global Chief Marketing Officer, TÜV SÜD) talks about why she believes diversity and innovation go hand in hand in B2B organizations, the barriers that need to be addressed, and why diversity of thinking is imperative to overall growth and team performance.
Walter Zepeda (Co-Founder, Scalefront) discusses the importance of creating high-value client relationships, the components of a successful CS approach, as well as trends that are shaping the future of CS.
Briannah Fisher (Marketing Director, Moola Inc.) on how she has addressed the challenges of having a remote team working almost entirely online. She also discusses the importance of having the right systems and processes in place, and why checking in with team members regularly is crucial.
Stefan Smulders (CEO & Founder, Expandi) on how he teaches people to use automation in a way that is personalized, builds authentic relationships, and enables B2B businesses to improve their professional outreach at scale.
Verl Allen (CEO, Claravine) discusses the different aspects of the data integrity spectrum: What causes databases and datasets to become fragmented, how data can deliver effective ROI for brands, his tips on creating better data integrity, and how data can be used to break silos within organizations.
Wally Thiessen (Customer Success Leader and Member of the Board, Toronto CXPA) on the importance of CS within organizations, how data can be leveraged to optimize CS, and what the components of a successful CS approach are. Wally also talks about how sales and customer success alignment creates much-needed synergy, and how organizations should address the challenges that they are currently facing with CS.
Jeff Coyle (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, MarketMuse) on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to break silos and be a “great unifier” within large B2B organizations, especially when it comes to content and communication. Jeff also talks about how an AI-powered approach can be used to understand the behavior of the target audience, create predictability in marketing, and deliver better results for B2B organizations.
Justin Brown (Co-Founder, Motion) talks to us about the importance of repurposing the podcast into premium audio, video, as well as written content. He also elaborates on why he believes this approach builds credibility and trust, the dangers of “pod fade”, and whether you should monetize your podcast.
Declan Mulkeen (CMO, strategicabm) about how ABM can help to unify marketing, sales, and other functions within the organization to do the impossible to enable sales to win accounts, and why you should use a “strategy first” instead of a “technology first” approach.
Tom Whatley (Founder & CEO, Grizzle) on how you can generate demand as well as organic growth using B2B content. During our conversation, Tom explains the importance of understanding your target audience and how conducting the relevant market research will help you to generate insights to develop relevant content.
Sam Moss (Co-Founder, 1ClickAgency) on what makes a great and effective B2B website, and what marketers can do to improve conversions, and what some of the most recent design trends are. Sam also talks about the importance of keeping it simple while standing out and why it’s imperative to understand your target audience before you develop content and invest in SEO.
Connor Dube (Director of Sales and Marketing, Active Blogs) on what social selling is or isn’t, and how marketers and salespeople can leverage this approach to build more meaningful relationships with potential customers online. Connor also elaborates on some common mistakes, shares his tips on how to engage customers and prospects through social media, and discusses how to utilize social selling to build thought leadership.
Araks Nalbandyan (Director of Digital Marketing, 10Web) talks about what growth hacking is and isn’t, some common challenges, what her go to tools and software are, as well as the importance of getting and leveraging the right data to scale sustainably.
Dan McGaw (Founder & CEO, McGaw.io) talks about the importance of getting a company’s tech to talk to each other. Dan also elaborates on some of the common mistakes, what approach companies can use to streamline their tech stacks.
Mike Grinberg (Founder/CEO, Proofpoint Marketing) on the importance of having the right strategy and understanding who your best customers are and why you should target them. Mike also elaborates on the most common mistakes and misconceptions, and why it’s critical to focus on content consumption as well as developing the right message and value proposition for your campaign.
Johnas Street (Senior Global Social Media Manager & Senior PR, Cadence Design Systems) on how the social media landscape has changed for B2B, how B2B marketers can draw creative inspiration from B2C campaigns, as well as why it’s important to be purposeful and consistent with your content.
Brad Smith (CEO, Wordable) talks about why B2B companies need to be paying attention to the content that they’re developing, the key components of a B2B content strategy, the key challenges facing the industry, and some best practices when it comes to developing content that generates better results.
Mark Colgan (Co-Founder and CEO, Speak on Podcasts) on why it’s important for B2B marketers and founders to speak on podcasts. Mark also elaborates on some common misconceptions, best practices for being a good podcast host, how the podcasting ecosystem has changed, as well as the biggest challenges facing the industry.
Kathleen Booth (VP of Marketing, clean.io) talk about why protecting digital engagements is necessary, some of the most common online threats that could negatively impact customer experience, and why marketers need to take more ownership of digital engagements.
Justin Häne (Director, Brand and Communications, Softchoice) explains the importance of a strong B2B brand, why getting internal buy-in is crucial for progress.
Sam Kühnle (Director of Demand Generation, Refine Labs) elaborates on why B2B organizations need to humanize their brands.
Cydney Peyton Walton (Marketing Communications Executive, Cognosante) on common mistakes that she’s seen, and why data plays such an important role in GTM, what changes have occurred in the landscape, and what advice she would give to other B2B marketers in order to plan and implement a successful GTM strategy.
SEO expert John Vuong (Owner, Local SEO Search) talks about the crucial components to successful SEO, some of the most common mistakes and solutions, and how companies can improve their website ranking.
Lukas Hänsch (Buying Journey Specialist, Pathmonk) on what B2B companies can do to continuously improve the customer journey online, leverage data to qualify leads and enhance conversions.
Steve Brown (Director of Corporate and Executive Communications, Cadence Design Systems) on how B2B organizations can tell their brand story that resonates with employees, clients and partners.
Jasmine Matirossian (VP of Marketing, TÜV SÜD Americas Inc.) on how B2B companies can adjust their strategies based on changing market dynamics.
Vedran Rasic (Director of Marketing, VanillaSoft) on managing teams and budgets for B2B marketing in startups as well as larger organizations.
Kristina Jaramillo (President, Personal ABM) talks about what organizations are getting wrong with ABM and the key things to consider when investing in ABM.
Matthew Royse (Marketing Director, Syntax) talks about the factors affecting B2B content marketing, and the importance of having the right strategy in place.
Brian Mahoney (CSO & Co-Founder, Alkemi) provides deep insights on blockchain adoption and usability, and misconceptions that exist in the market.
Julie Huval (Head of Marketing, Beck Technology) shares her top predictions for data-driven marketing and recommends tools for data analysis.
Rachel Foster (CEO & B2B Copywriter, Fresh Perspective Writing) on the process of making sure that the B2B tech copy resonates with the target audience.
Robert Weiss (President, MultiVision Digital) explains the important role that videos play in B2B companies and why a strategy for video is imperative.
Dominic Vogel (Founder & Chief Strategies, Cyber.sc) on the importance of having cybersecurity measures in place that go beyond software and plugins.
Brian Giese (Chief Executive Officer, True Influence) on the dynamic intent data landscape for B2B. Why qualified and accurate data is of utmost importance.
Eric Quanstrom (CMO, Cience Technologies) on lead generation for B2B. Common misconceptions about lead generation, changing dynamic, and top predictions.
Bhavesh Mistry (Director Product Marketing, Q4) on the challenges that product marketers face, how current disruptions are altering the entire ecosystem from a constructive perspective, and how data as well as personalization can be leveraged to create better customer experiences.
Kasey Jones (Thought Leadership + Growth/Strategy Coach, A Better Jones) on the topic of personal branding and thought leadership for B2B founders.
Dylan Healy (Co-Founder, Animation Explainers) on how animated explainer videos help B2B clients to effectively communicate their complex products and service offers in a way that converts.
Jay Desai (Head of Growth, Trend.io) on creativity’s vital role at an early-stage startup, why B2B companies ecommerce should draw inspiration from B2C, and the importance of constantly getting market validation.
Oscar Jofre (Co-Founder, President/CEO, KoreConX) explains the misconceptions that people have about private equity, what entrepreneurs need to be mindful of, and how it’s paramount to continuously improve and quickly adapt to changing marketing dynamics.
James Carbary (Founder, Sweet Fish Media) talks about how B2B companies can leverage the power of podcasting to build relationships and collaborative content with their target audience, some of the most common mistakes and other tips.
Joya Scarlata (Director of Digital Marketing, InterraIT) pulls back the curtain on the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and talks about how this technology can enable better alignment between sales and marketing.
Victor Salinas García (CEO, Aiontech) explains why it’s important for companies in fintech to forge strong partnerships with financial institutions, and how the management and analysis of data will be the key to the future.
Jonathan Ip (Founder, Iterative Law) discusses the importance for B2B companies / entrepreneurs / startups to seek legal counsel and advice at the start of their endeavors, what mistakes to avoid, and how it’s also vital for businesses to adapt changing circumstances as the law continuously evolves.
Marcus Chan (President & Founder, Venli Consulting Group) shares insights and tips that everyone in B2B sales can immediately implement. He talks about the challenges that B2B salespeople face, resisting the temptation to automatically “pitch” prospects, positioning as an expert and ask better questions.
Sara Månsson (Head of Sales Sweden, InZynk) explains why organizations should plan holistically for ABM from the start, what changes she has seen to ABM as a result of the crisis, and how an ABM strategy drives real revenue for B2B organizations when used the right way.
Nick Bennett (Director of Field Marketing, Logz.io) elaborates on what causes misalignment between sales and marketing, what both sides need to do in order to succeed together, and why innovation as well as disruption is crucial for the road ahead.
B2B entrepreneur & “serial connector” Andrei Zinkevich (CEO, Fullfunnel.io) talks to us about the full-funnel approach that he teaches to B2B tech and service-based companies. The right way to use automation to generate qualified leads online, and why building trust and adding value is key to building relationships with prospects.
Rajat Jain (Founder, EOXS) talks about his journey as a tech entrepreneur, and how he identified a gap in an industry that is traditionally dominated by global conglomerates – steel.
Mrunal Nagrecha (Founder, Xanthus Software Solutions) talks about his entrepreneurial journey, how he sees his role as an enabler during this period of disruption, and how a long-term vision as well as the right team is crucial to scaling a business.
Stephan Sigaud (EVP of Marketing and Development, Phase 5) explains how market research can enable organizations to make better decisions, drive the product development and innovation pipeline.
Stu Heinecke shares insightful and engaging ways to get a meeting with the right persons and prospects. Stu also talks about his new book, where he discusses his latest business methodology whose inspiration originated from one of the most understated and “unassuming” organisms in nature.
Stu Heinecke (Author/Marketer/WSJ Cartoonist) talks about this incredible contact marketing technique that has enabled him to teach thousands of professionals worldwide how to get a meeting with anyone.
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