We’re wrapping up Season 9 of the B2BMX Podcast today, with a very special replay from our friends at Forrester. During the B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange, Principal Analyst John Arnold took the keynote stage to share how B2B organizations can turbocharge their growth engines in today's economy.  It’s no secret that 2023 was a rough year for B2B marketing and sales professionals, and these struggles may or may not have bled into 2024. Layoffs, budget cuts and a heavy “do more with less”...

We're just days away from the 2024 B2B Marketing Exchange and the team is buzzing around to put the icing on the event planning cake. To get our B2B community hyped for the event, co-host Klaudia Tirico chatted with a first-time speaker and new member of the B2BMX family Kate DiLeo.  Kate is a brand strategist, consulting, speaker and all around super woman who has built the ultimate formula for building a winning brand pitch. She believes that "brand is the path of least resistance to...

Customer expectations are constantly evolving and that means, no matter what your title or job description is, it's critical to view business problems through a customer lens to ensure your buyers and customers remember your organization as one that makes an impact.  This week's episode of the B2BMX Podcast is all about customer experience, and co-host Kelly Lindenau sat down with the experience maker himself, Dan Gingiss, to pick his brain on how he helps companies create remarkable...

Let’s face it, your B2B company is not really a household name…yet. Unlike, say, Doritos, your logo likely wouldn’t get recognized if it came without the title of your company; and that’s OK! But according to MNTN’s VP of Marketing Ali Haeri and Pluralsight’s Sr. Director of Marketing Koji Takagi, doubling down and digging deeper into your lower funnel strategies won’t cut it (and burn budgets). Long story short: We can do better.  During this candid fireside chat at the 2023 B2B Sales &...

The challenges of sales and marketing alignment are a tale as old as time. While research shows the gap is closing, many organizations have yet to master the art of cross-organizational alignment and collaboration. But what if we told you there are a few simple things you can do to work in better harmony with your fellow customer-focused marketers, sales reps and everyone in between?  During an interview on the show floor of the 2023 B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange in Boston, Mass., host...

It’s a turbulent time to be a CRO: Revenue leaders are tasked with uncovering new revenue opportunities and confronting the realities of implementing these strategies in today's competitive market. With that in mind, it’s vital to have valuable insights and practical tips for finding success. This session replay from the B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange shares insights from the best in B2B, which includes an esteemed panel from companies such as OutSystems, TechnologyAdvice and Pickit. The...

The Women in Revenue movement is a powerful initiative to unite dynamic women from various B2B industries who play vital roles in revenue generation. The platform serves as a beacon, illuminating the significant contributions of women in B2B and empowering them to reach new heights. In this interview on the show floor of last year’s B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange, hosts Klaudia and Kelly chat with Hana Jacover, a Leadership Coach and Board Member of Women in Revenue. They share...

As the “quiet quitting” discussion continues across a variety of industries, brands are rethinking how they manage their human resources. Prioritizing well-being can enhance performance and discover practical strategies to achieve peak productivity without sacrificing mental and physical health. Let’s kick off the New Year right by listening back to a wonderful session presented by Hana Jacover, a Leadership Coach and former Director of Demand Generation at MadKudu. The session encouraged...

Every step of the marketing journey presents unique obstacles and opportunities, whether it’s building brand awareness or generating high-quality leads. With those challenges in mind, the biggest concern for marketers is how they can overcome those difficulties to grow and scale their company at the same time. The latest episode of the B2BMX Podcast highlights a great discussion from the B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange show floor between Nirosha Methananda, Chief Marketing Maven of Sati...

In today’s episode, Hosts Klaudia Tirico and Kelly Lindenau roll the tape of a B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange session hosted by Nirosha Methananda, former Head of Marketing for companies like Influ2 and Bombora and now the Chief Marketing Maven for Sati Marketing. The presentation explored key strategies and insights from industry experts that empowers listeners to take their B2B marketing to new heights. Methanada highlighted the importance of having a marketing strategy that aligns with...

Marketers are constantly looking out for ways to scale their efforts and achieve more with less.  However, this is challenging in today's saturated market, where consumers are bombarded with messages from all directions.  In today’s episode, Hosts Klaudia Tirico and Kelly Lindenau replay a session hosted by Elle Woulfe, SVP of Global Marketing at Formstack. Throughout her presentation, Woulfe uncovered how practitioners can skillfully navigate the hurdles of rapid marketing transformation,...

Marketers might not know it, but their segmentation and persona strategies might be hurting them. The urgency of customer needs should drive segmentation strategies, but most companies take a flawed, inside-out approach that obscures accurate signals in buyer behavior. In today’s episode, Hosts Klaudia Tirico and Kelly Lindenau replay Neil Baron’s session from the B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange. As Managing Director of Baron Strategic Partners and a contributor to Harvard Business Review,...

Standing out from the crowd is essential in B2B marketing, but it’s difficult to truly connect with customers on a deeper level. By harnessing the power of storytelling and crafting compelling narratives, marketers can create memorable and relatable moments with lasting impact on their target audience. In this episode of the B2B Marketing Exchange Podcast, Host Kelly Lindenau interviews Jeanne Kirby, VP of Marketing at full service marketing and communications agency Inviso Corporation, from...

In a world filled with endless content and fleeting attention spans, captivating your audience has become more challenging than ever. But fear not, for AI is here to revolutionize the way we approach storytelling in marketing. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, AI can unlock a world of creativity, personalization and immersive experiences that will captivate your audience like never before. During this episode, we’re listening back to a session presented by Jeanne Kirby, VP of full...

In the keynote session at the 2023 B2B Sales & Marketing Exchange this past August, industry thought leader and author Roderick Jefferson dove into the profound significance of consistency, collaboration and success, emphasizing their role in driving business growth and customer satisfaction.  During this episode, we’re going back to Boston to listen in on Roderick’s session. Throughout his presentation, he showed attendees how they can embark on a journey to unlock the true potential of...

Innovation has always been a game-changer in the marketing world, constantly shaping and reshaping strategies to stay ahead of the curve. But what happens when things get a little weird in the economy? How do marketing leaders deal with the unexpected and find new opportunities in unusual circumstances? During this episode of the #B2BMX podcast, we’re going back to Scottsdale to revisit a keynote session presented by Ali Haeri, SVP of Marketing at the Connected TV advertising platform company...

As the world shifts and adapts to new ways of living and working, so are B2B buyers! Sellers must adjust their tactics to meet new demands. People don't want to be sold to anymore — they already have access to a lot of information and are looking for confirmation to buy or not from your company.  It's like buying a car, people hate the experience because they feel like they'll be sold something that costs more than they want to spend and with a poor ROI. During this episode of the #B2BMX...

When it comes to closing deals, there's no one better at it than the CIA. They are experts in the art of persuasion and building long-lasting relationships with clients — skills that are just as crucial in the world of B2B sales. During this episode of the #B2BMX podcast, we're returning to a fantastic session hosted by Jeremy Hurewitz, creator of the Sell Like A Spy program. He's a pro at using spy tradecraft and applying it specifically to B2B marketing and sales practices. Hurewitz draws...

In the fast-paced business world, companies are always looking for smarter ways to align sales and marketing teams to achieve shared goals and objectives. It's no easy feat, but luckily, companies can see success when they use artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. By leveraging AI tools, practitioners can streamline this alignment process, making it more efficient and effective than ever! During this episode of the #B2BMX podcast, Host Klaudia Tirico chats with Dani Buckley, VP, and...

In today's crowded and ever-evolving market, marketers are increasingly working to create content that stands out. However, the key to success lies in going beyond the norm and telling bigger stories that break the sea of sameness. This was the take-home message from a session presented by the one-and-only Jay Baer at the 2023 B2B Marketing Exchange. He encouraged attendees to give themselves, and their teams, permission to find their edge and go-to-market in new, innovative ways. During this...

For some, marketing is all about leads, leads and more leads. But according to industry veteran Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of the new go-to-market analyst firm GTM Partners, it’s possible to double revenue every five years without adding new customers — it all rests in how companies go to market.  During this episode of the #B2BMX podcast, Hosts Klaudia Tirico and Kelly Lindenau chat with Sangram about the importance of companies needing to change their vocabulary and way of measuring...

Successful B2B content is all about its intended audience. Think of it as a fancy cocktail party: If you only talk about yourself, everyone will bail out! Mixing audience-centric content with proven tools and strategies gets everyone's attention without breaking the bank. In this episode, we hear a conversation between our host, Kelly Lindenau, and Alexis Carroll, a Sr. Content Strategist at the B2B content and creative agency Content4Demand. On the show floor at B2BMX this past February, the...

Many businesses believe ABM requires complex technology systems and strategies, but the team at Southwest Airlines begs to differ. They kept it simple to get more business travelers flying by focusing on engagement and revenue, and achieved outstanding results in the process: The promotion led to an impressive 22% increase in incremental revenue from a single account! In this episode, we look back at one of the most popular sessions of #B2BMX, which featured Alexis Skipper and Mia Meade of...

Most B2B marketers are seeking new ways to create more integrated and comprehensive strategies to help them reach the right accounts across multiple channels. And while it can be daunting to try and craft a practical multichannel approach, it doesn’t have to be intimidating.  In this episode, we hear a conversation between Host Kelly Lindenau and Megan Wolfe, VP of Portfolio, ABM, Alliances and Campaign Marketing at the management and tech consulting firm ZS. The show was recorded live in the...