Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and CEO of Marketing Guys). In this episode of The Marketing Technology Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Eisha Armstrong, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Vecteris and a seasoned expert in helping organizations commercialize and scale their productized services. Eisha shares her wealth of knowledge around her latest book, 'Commercialize', which hits the shelves this week. She is also the author of...

Welcome to another insightful episode of our Marketing Operations (MOPS) series! Today, we're diving deep into the world of recruitment for marketing operations with a special guest, Matthijs van Rosmalen, a seasoned recruitment consultant from Finest People. Matthijs specializes in sourcing top-tier talent in digital marketing and sales, with a focus on CRM, marketing automation, and project management roles.   In this episode, Matthijs shares invaluable insights on how to attract and retain...

In this new episode of our Marketing Operations (MOPS) series, Elias and Mark dive into the world of marketing operations with a focus on TomTom’s unique journey. Our guest, Debby Kruse, guides you through the challenges and successes that have transformed TomTom into the digital innovator it is today.   From implementing advanced marketing technologies to solving complex problems, discover how the team has grown and strengthened the marketing organization. We discuss the crucial steps taken...

In this episode of The Marketing Technology Podcast, we dive deep into the intersection of marketing operations and customer experience with our special guest, Gerben Busch. With decades of experience in the field, Gerben shares invaluable insights on how marketing operations serve as a crucial bridge between marketing, business, and ICT, ultimately driving a superior customer experience. We explore the importance of first-party data, the strategic role of marketing operations, and how...

In this episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosts Mark van Horik and Marten Hoekstra dive deep into the world of marketing operations with the insightful Kelly Jo Horton. Kelly Jo is an expert in the field, and she shares her extensive knowledge on how marketing operations play a strategic role in today’s data-driven organizations.  Episode Highlights: [00:00} Introduction of Kelly Jo Horton - Meet Kelly Jo Horton, a leading expert in marketing operations and learn about her journey...

In this episode, Mark van Horik and Marten Hoekstra chat with Rajen Raghoenathsing, Marketing Operations Manager at DPG Media. Rajen shares his experiences and tips on making marketing systems work better, the importance of strategy, and how to connect marketing with IT. Learn how Rajen’s methods have improved processes and results at his company. Key Topics & Timeline Summary:- [0:00] - Introduction of Rajen Raghoenathsing- [2:19] - The strategic side of marketing operations- [5:57] -...

In this episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosts Elias Crum and Mark van Horik engage with Bareld Meijering, an audience-centric B2B marketer with over a decade of experience. Bareld shares his expertise on marketing operations and the essential pillars of a successful revenue engine: datamark, data relationships, and business processes. Key Discussion Points: 1. Adapting to Self-Guided Buyer Journeys 2. Optimizing the Marketing and Sales Handover Process 3. Implementing Effective...

In this insightful episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosts Elias Crum and Mark van Horik sit down with marketing technology and operations expert Frans Riemersma to discuss how B2B marketers can streamline and optimize their marketing technology stacks, data management, and process automation. Frans shares his Big Five components of best-in-class Martech stacks: CMS CRM Marketing Automation Customer Data Platforms E-commerce   Key Discussion Points: 1. Optimization of Marketing...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this electrifying episode of the Marketing Technology podcast, hosts Elias Crum and Mark van Horik sat down with the dynamic Jacob Schermers, the visionary founder of Salesarchitects. This trio delved into the pivotal realm where sales meet marketing, exploring transformative strategies to amplify lead quality, supercharge the sales process, and drive unprecedented success....

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). Welcome to another electrifying episode of The Marketing Technology Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the transformative power of sales technology with none other than the trailblazer himself, Reza Vinkes, founder of Nothe. Prepare to be inspired as we explore how to harness technology to not just meet but shatter your sales targets. Get ready to revolutionize your sales...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). Today, your hosts, Elias and Mark, are thrilled to introduce an extraordinary guest, Danielle Navas-Brandt, the pioneering force that brought the transformative book They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan to the Netherlands. Danielle's efforts have ignited a marketing revolution, inspiring professionals to rethink their approach to content and consumer engagement. #### **Why...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this compelling episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosts Elias Crum and Mark van Horik engage in a riveting conversation with Charida Dorder, author of the seminal work, AI in Marketing. Dorder takes listeners on an enlightening journey through the inspiration and development of her book, providing a rare glimpse into the intersection of artificial intelligence and...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this insightful episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, Elias Crum hosts Arushi Jain, the innovative Marketing Director at Typeface. This dialogue navigates the transformative role of AI in marketing, exploring its myriad opportunities, potential threats, and its undeniable impact on the future of creative professions. This discussion, rich in depth and scope, provides a...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). Right off the bat, Hanneke emphasizes the integral role of Sales Technology On getting started with Salestech, she advocates for a measured approach. Introducing tools progressively minimizes the chances of overwhelming the team, fostering better acceptance and seamless transition. Choose a tool that addresses the most immediate need, assess its effectiveness, and gradually...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this informative episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, our hosts, Elias Crum and Mark van Horik, sit down with the distinguished guest, Jacob Schermers, a principal at Sales Architects. In a thought-provoking discussion centered on navigating the complex landscape of B2B sales in the age of the self-serving B2B buying journey, they unravel key insights and effective...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, the founder of Digital Clarity, Reggie James, provides insight on a range of marketing topics including B2B tech marketing, buyer journey complexities, and the importance of a strategic approach over short-term distractions.   B2B tech marketing has seen significant changes due to increasing touchpoints and more individuals...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys).   In this dynamic episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, host Elias Crum, Founder of Marketing Guys, engages in an insightful discussion with Janet Nawijn, Head of Marketing at Ormit Talent. The duo delves into the enigmatic world of Gen Z in the marketing realm - dealing with Gen Z as both a marketing target audience and as coworkers in the workplace.   Here are the major...

Welcome to this episode of our Marketing Guys podcast, where Elias Crum is joined by Claudia Pas, both passionate about shaking up the industry with what they call ‘Meaningful Commerce'. Today’s hot topic is about reshaping the approach to sales, pivoting from aggressive tactics to an ethos that embraces treating customers as we ourselves would want to be treated.   We live in an era where reports from respected authorities such as Forrester, Gartner, and McKinsey indicate that buying...

In this enlightening conversation, host Elias Crum (Marketing Guys), chats with Kasper Sierslev, the CCO of Zite, an expert in managing in-house marketing teams. They delve into the intricate pros and cons of in-house marketing, providing comprehensive insight into this crucial subject matter. Drawing from his extensive experience and vast knowledge base, Sierslev candidly explores how the landscape of marketing has transformed over the years and how these changes impact businesses.   To give...

On this episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, host Elias Crum (Marketing Guys) spoke with Caspar Thykier, the CEO and co-founder of Zappar. They delved into a fascinating discussion about the company's work on creating accessible QR codes for the blind and visually impaired.  Caspar shared how Zappar's innovative technology helps make QR codes more user-friendly for those with partial or no vision. Instead of traditional QR codes, which rely on visual cues, Zappar's codes use audio...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this episode of the marketing technology podcast, we had the opportunity to speak with Csaba Zajdó, co-founder of Optimonk. The topic of discussion was the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for conversion optimization on websites. We explored how AI is transforming the way businesses optimize their websites, and how SMEs can benefit from AI-powered conversion...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). On this episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, host Elias has a chat with Evan Huck, the CEO of UserEvidence, about the importance of utilizing customer stories in B2B marketing. Evan’s expertise on the matter comes from his experience as a marketer and business owner. During the interview, Evan stressed the importance of crafting a customer narrative and ensuring it...

In this episode of the Marketing Technology Podcast, Alex Melone and Andrei Marin, two of the co-founders of CodeCrew, shared their insights on email list growth and how to keep your email list healthy.   Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys).   According to Melone and Marin, email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to reach your audience and grow your business. They explained that even though there...

Welcome to the Marketing Technology Podcast, hosted by Elias Crum (digital strategist and owner of Marketing Guys). In this episode, Elias has a chat with Link Brown, partner at Clientsphere. Link helps Swiss companies scale their revenue 2x to 5x in the American market.  Topics we cover: How to grow as an SME in the US and where to start The biggest pitfalls How to do lead gen in the US: regional or nationwide? Organic or paid marketing? Where to start? The Marketing Technology Podcast is...