B2B Tech Marketing Trends for Growth Driven CMOs What do the most successful B2B marketers do to achieve growth? Each month, our CEO, Jakob Löwenbrand, interviews experienced people within sales and marketing at tech companies with one goal: to figure out what works and what doesn’t in the area of B2B marketing and sales. Together with our guests, we explore the latest trends and share growth marketing strategies for tech CMOs.
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What does it take to achieve operational marketing excellence?
Peter Mahoney, author of The Next CMO: A Guide to Operational Marketing Excellence, joins us to explore this question. Peter is a seasoned marketing and sales leader, former CMO of Nuance Communications, and currently the Chief Commercial Officer at GoTo. Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Peter shares insights into the evolving role of the CMO, the increasing importance of financial accountability in marketing, and the distinction between leading and running a marketing organization.
In this episode, we explore:
- What operational marketing excellence looks like in practice
- How CMOs can balance short-term wins with long-term strategic goals
- Key skills needed for today’s marketing leaders to thrive
- Strategies to communicate marketing’s value to the C-suite
Join us as we unpack Peter’s perspectives on transforming marketing organizations to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape.
Connect with Peter on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pemahoney/
Visit the GoTo website:
https://www.goto.com
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Selling in a Post-Trust World - Larry Levine
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
“Most sales people’s walk does not match their talk.”
With decades of experience in sales coaching and consulting, Larry brings a wealth of insights on how to differentiate yourself in a crowded market by leading with trust, authenticity, and disciplined habits.
Join the conversation to learn about:
- Why trust is the foundation of every successful sales interaction and how it translates into real revenue
- The dangers of relying too heavily on AI and how to maintain authenticity in an automated world
- Practical strategies to transform transactional sales into meaningful, sustainable relationships
- The formula for trust-building and how to apply it in prospecting, client engagement, and beyond
Ready to rethink your approach to sales and discover how trust can make a meaningful difference to your performance?
Don't miss this episode.
Connect with Larry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/
Learn more about Selling in a Post-Trust World:
https://sellinginaposttrustworld.com/
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
How marketers can adapt and excel in this AI revolution - Mike Allton
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
We already know that AI helps us speed things up and save a ton of time, but do we know how to use AI to open the door to new marketing tasks and opportunities we would not have considered before?
In this episode, Mike Allton, CMO at Agorapulse and founder of The Social Media Hat, shares essential strategies for using AI to optimize efficiency, enhance personalization, and tackle ethical considerations in marketing.
Tune in to the conversation to explore:
- The transformative impact of AI on content creation and time-saving in marketing
- Key trends in AI tools and platforms that every marketer should know
- How to balance personalization with privacy in the era of data-driven marketing
- Ethical challenges and best practices for AI adoption in marketing
- How AI can streamline podcast interview preparation
- And much more!
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeallton/
Visit the Agorapulse website: https://www.agorapulse.com/
Visit The Social Media Hat website: https://www.thesocialmediahat.com/
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Artificial Intelligence in sales - Daniel Borodyansky
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
AI in sales has been a hot topic for a while, but have you mastered the art of incorporating AI efficiently into your sales processes yet?
Tune in as we unpack the journey of applying AI to maximize sales success with industry expert Daniel Brodyansky. With experience across renowned companies like Microsoft and RSM, Daniel guides us through the evolving landscape of sales, sharing insights on how B2B sales professionals can thrive with new technologies.
In this episode, Daniel discusses his personal journey with AI, from the initial learning curve to crafting data-driven strategies that enhance productivity in every sales stage.
Join the conversation to discover:
- How AI can revolutionize daily sales tasks, from prospecting to closing
- Ways AI boosts strategic decision-making and personalized customer engagement
- Emerging trends in AI integration within sales tools and platforms
You can also have a look at Daniel's game-changing course, AI for The Strategic Seller
Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielborodyansky/
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
How artificial intelligence can help you build a better mousetrap - Andy Crestodina
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
What does AI in digital marketing look like in action?
Get the full scoop from AI and content marketing expert, Andy Crestodina. Andy is the Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Orbit Media and a recognized expert in web design and user experience.
In this episode, Andy shares practical advice on how AI is transforming everything from website optimization to content creation and user experience.
Join the conversation and learn about:
- How AI can improve digital strategies and website UX
- Practical use cases for AI in content creation and optimization
- The best ways to leverage AI for B2B marketing success
- Real-world examples of AI's impact on conversion rates and search optimization
Tune in for actionable insights on the future of AI in digital marketing.
Connect with Andy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycrestodina/
Visit the Orbit Media Studios website: https://www.orbitmedia.com/
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Why phone prospecting is still so effective - Josh Braun
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
How do you sell to a prospect without convincing and pushing? What makes phone prospecting successful?
While there is no shortage of advice out there, Josh Braun, founder of Braun Training, has seen great results combining motivational interviewing with psychological principles to lower a prospect’s guard when talking to a sales person.
Josh specializes in helping sales professionals refine their phone and email prospecting techniques. With years of experience, Josh has coached countless teams on selling without pushing or convincing.
In this episode, Josh shares practical advice on the best approach to phone and email prospecting and pitfalls to avoid when reaching out to B2B clients.
Join the conversation and learn about:
- Why phone prospecting remains a powerful tool in an age dominated by digital communication
- The essential skills every salesperson should master to become effective at prospecting
- Practical tips for identifying and addressing customer problems without sounding pushy
- The psychology behind lowering a prospect’s guard and encouraging conversation
Connect with Josh on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-braun/
Visit the Braun Training website:
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
How to grow B2B SaaS companies - Demand Generation best practices
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
What does effective demand generation look like for a fast-growing B2B SaaS company?
In this episode of Tech Marketing Trends, we sit down with Edward Ford, the Global Demand Generation Director at Supermetrics, a leading marketing data solutions company. Edward has been instrumental in Supermetrics' rapid growth, transforming it from a small startup to a global leader in the B2B SaaS space.
During this conversation, Edward shares his insights on the key strategies, challenges, and decisions that fueled the company's success.
Join us to explore:
- The journey of Supermetrics from a startup to a major player in marketing data solutions
- How to balance short-term lead generation with long-term demand creation strategies
- The role of data in driving marketing decisions and scaling operations globally
- Practical advice on evolving marketing approaches, avoiding pitfalls, and making the right bets year after year
Whether you’re curious about scaling demand generation or leveraging data to improve marketing outcomes, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Connect with Edward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fordedward/
Visit the Supermetrics website: https://supermetrics.com/
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
The Tangible Advantage. - Direct Mail's Role in B2B Marketing
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Direct mail is your secret weapon in a world of digital overload.
In this episode of Tech Marketing Trends, Jakob Löwenbrand sits down with Mike Gunderson, President of Gundir, to discuss the enduring and evolving role of direct mail in today’s marketing strategies.
Mike shares his expertise on how direct mail can complement digital efforts, offering a unique advantage in engagement and brand recall. With over 21 years of experience, Mike explains why direct mail remains a powerful tool for marketers looking to enhance their go-to-market strategies.
Join the conversation to discover:
- How direct mail integrates with digital channels to drive better marketing outcomes
- The advantages of direct mail for B2B companies and enterprise-level ABM strategies
- Real-world examples of how direct mail boosts lead generation and customer conversion
- Tips on targeting and optimizing direct mail campaigns for the modern marketing ecosystem
Visit the Gundir website: https://gundir.com/
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Using on demand webinars to drive growth - Melissa Kwan
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
In this episode of Tech Marketing Trends, Jakob Löwenbrand interviews Melissa Kwan, Co-Founder and CEO of eWebinar, about the growing impact of on-demand webinars in modern marketing strategies.
Melissa shares her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges she faced, which led her to create eWebinar, a platform that automates webinars for greater engagement. The discussion covers the advantages of on-demand webinars over live sessions, key metrics for success, and how automation can help businesses scale without losing personal interaction. Melissa also offers practical advice on leveraging webinars effectively in the sales funnel and driving higher conversions.
Join the conversation to explore:
- Differences between on-demand and live webinars
- Key components of a successful automated webinar
- How to measure the ROI of on-demand webinars
- Real-world examples of how businesses are using webinars to boost growth and pipeline
Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakwan/
Visit the eWebinar website: https://ewebinar.com/
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
What does agile marketing look like in action?
Get the full rundown from agile marketing expert, Andrea Fryrear. Andrea is the CEO and Co-Founder of AgileSherpas and author of Mastering Marketing Agility: Transform Your Marketing Teams and Evolve Your Organization.
In this episode, Andrea shares practical advice on the best approach to follow and pitfalls to avoid when adopting agile marketing methodology.
Join the conversation and learn about:
- What is agile marketing exactly? How does it differ from traditional marketing?
- The benefits of an agile marketing approach and how it helps marketers achieve more frequent and iterative communication with their audiences
- The state of agile marketing adoption in the B2B tech industry
- How does agile marketing look in practice?
Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afryrear/
Visit the AgileSherpas website: https://www.agilesherpas.com/