B2B Marketing Podcast

It’s an open secret that B2B lead generation has some big problems. The sector has grown exponentially in recent years, with growth in self-service tech platforms and offshore telemarketing expanding the options available to marketers, driving down costs but too often taking quality with it. As an industry veteran of 30 years standing, Tony Uphoff felt it was time to speak out, writing an open letter to the industry, calling out bad practice and defining what’s required to set the lead gen sector straight. We enjoyed discussing this refreshingly honest views on lead gen for the B2B Marketing Podcast – if you’re looking to understand how to improve your lead gen activities, it’s a must-listen.

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands caught up with Adam Preis, Director of Product/Solution Marketing, and Marta George, Head of EMEA ABM Programmes – both of Ping Identity. In this episode, Marta and Adam chat through the importance of working in close alignment with the product team in order to drive commercial success. This follows the recent revelation in Propolis – the global community for B2B marketers – that senior marketing leaders feel more detached from the product team than ever before. If you want to get in the room with more than 400 account-based marketers, hear no-holds-barred ABM case studies, and learn what works (and what doesn't!), join us at The Global ABM Conference 2024 on 6 November. Book early bird tickets now and save £200: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2babmconference/booktickets

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing, spoke with the Creative Director at Revere, Dan Sillifant, alongside the Chief Digital Officer at Revere, Chris Scott. The trio discuss Revere’s journey with AI from both a creative and business point of view. Plus, the two share advice for those who aren’t implementing AI into their agency, as well as the common mistakes that might be happening. Want to find out how to create the ideal ratio of human to AI implementation? Stay tuned and listen to the full episode now.

Juniper needed a bold approach to make its new campaign, which highlighted its ability to enable the ongoing AI revolution via its network technology and stand out amidst a tidal wave of AI-related messages. Its solution? Front the campaign with Hollywood and former Mad Men star Christina Hendricks – the latest in a growing trend for B2B brands to buy into star quality. But as Jean English explains in the latest edition of the B2B Marketing Podcast, the results have been excellent and fully justified this unusual approach. For more on this campaign, plus Jean’s insights from being a serial tech CMO in some of the world’ most innovative companies, and the challenges of running a global marketing team in 2024, listen to the full episode now.

Which marketing tools should you prioritize if you’re launching a new business banking brand into the crowded UK market? That was one of the questions that Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief, B2B Marketing asked Conrad Ford, Head of Innovation and Strategy at Allica Bank - which was recently crowned the UK’s Fastest Growing Company by The Sunday Times, when he interviewed him for the B2B Marketing Podcast. Forget cutting-edge social media or dynamic content formats, Conrad’s surprising answers were ‘employee engagement’ and ‘channel marketing’ – our mind was duly blown!

Dassault Systémes is a €4.5b tech company that’s highly successful in multiple markets but is remarkably little known outside its core customer segments and home nation of France. In a bid to change that, VP of marketing Victoire de Margerie has embarked on an ambitious marketing program focused on its sustainability credentials – including a high-profile takeover of London’s Piccadilly Circus digital billboards (equivalent to New York’s Times Square). But in this episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, she explained to Joel Harrison, that this is much more than just an out-of-home campaign, and part of a complex strategy.

We’re all used to sharing images and video from major summer concerts and sporting events, and just expect social channels and telecoms companies to seamlessly enable that, without considering the tech and B2B brands that provide the critical infrastructure. Ericsson’s new ‘#makeitmemorable’ campaign hones in on exactly that, highlighting the critical role its tech provides in enabling cultural euphoria. Joel Harrison spoke with Sally Croft, CMO, Ericsson about this new campaign and how use of AI broke creative barriers and speeded implementation.

Martech is fundamental to producing great B2B marketing in 2024, but outlandish vendor claims, integration problems and functional redundancy have led to a high level of cynicism amongst many B2B marketers. But Clevertouch’s latest ‘State of Martech 2024’ report has revealed cynicism on the wane and positivity on the rise – so why are we falling in love with martech again, and what do we need to work on to keep our relationship on track? Joel Harrison met with Clevertouch CEO Adam Sharp and Rob Angell, incoming professor of marketing at Stirling University to discuss the findings. Check out the full report here: https://clever-touch.com/the-state-of-martech-2024?utm_source=SOM24+Report&utm_medium=LinkedIn_Post_1&utm_campaign=SOM24

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-chief, B2B Marketing spoke with Shane Redding, Propolis Strategy Expert and Scott Stockwell, Senior Brand Strategist, IBM about all things B2B Ignite 2024. Hot off the event, the trio discussed the essential takeaways from the event, from bettering your brand to how HR can support marketing and leading through crisis. Plus, they talk about some of the individual sessions such as Funnel Fuel’s session on the cookie apocalypse and Mark Grist’s session on engaging with the toughest audience, as well a few others where our experts actually disagreed with some of their sentiments. Can’t wait for next year’s event? Register your interest here: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsQUXRYSsSQSsPsPsP&lang=0

In the latest episode of our B2B podcast, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing spoke with Beatrice Alabaster, Podcast Host, Senior Strategist, Earnest to discuss how women in the B2B sector can advance in their careers. The duo delve into everything from how to break through the glass ceiling in a traditionally male-dominated industry and the importance of mentorship to how women can advocate for their female peers and the gender pay gap. Plus, they touch on why imposter syndrome can set you back and how to tackle it head on if you’re changing roles or shifting into a B2B space. For more information, check out Beatrice’s 43% and Rising Podcast here: https://earnest-agency.com/campaigns/43-percent-and-rising/

The Cannes Festival has been a landmark for the advertising industry for decades, and more recently for the burgeoning adtech sector, but historically it's been irrelevant to B2B. That started to change three years ago, when Cannes Lions launched a B2B category, and LinkedIn started arranging B2B-specific activities. So how credible was Cannes 2024 as an event for B2B marketers, and B2B marketing? In this podcast Joel Harrison discusses this year’s festival with Teresa Allen of Magnus Consulting and fractional B2B CMO Kate Cox.

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing spoke with Callum Miskell, Strategist & Intel Analyst, MOI Global about some of the findings from their latest report ‘A B2B Marketer’s Guide to Data Creativity’. The two talk about some of the most interesting stats from the report. For example, MOI revealed that even though 85% of marketers use marketing tools, only 23% of marketers are using them for growth opportunities. They talk about some of the common problems marketers face when onboarding new marketing tools, as well as what questions they should ask themselves before purchasing. Plus, Callum teases some other interesting insights from the report, as well as the potential of AI. Want to check out the report? Check it out here: https://rb.gy/by8b2b

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, we explored how Korn Ferry has taken podcasts from an experiment to a central part of the company's marketing strategy, leveraging the journalism expertise of CMO Jill Wiltfong. We learned how Jill’s career evolved from TV news anchor, to sales trainer and finally into a corporate marketer, and how she translated her media skills to bolster Korn Ferry’s ongoing brand evolution. Find out why podcasts have become such a critical B2B channel in 2024 and how marketing leaders can use podcasts to facilitate promotion of company thought leaders to optimize their storytelling and highlight their expertise. Plus, stay tuned as Jill shares the secret to a great interview and how Korn Ferry is using sponsorship to better tell its brand story. Want more? Check out Korn Ferry's Briefings Podcast here: https://www.kornferry.com/insights/briefings-magazine/briefings-leadership-podcast

All too often, ABM becomes a bolt-on strategy reserved for a handful of accounts, and which doesn’t have any clear connection with broader business strategy. In this podcast episode, Robert Norum, our Propolis Expert for ABM & Demand Strategy, outlines a new vision for ABM, using his full-stack model. This model shows you how to use ABM as your entire GTM market strategy, and how to ensure you’re investing your time and resources in the most effective way possible. If you want to hear more from Robert about aligning sales and marketing in particular, check out this exclusive Propolis on-demand session here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/propolis-content/how-abm-aligns-sales-and-marketing/

Lead generation is maturing fast as a B2B marketing discipline, with new players driving higher standards of output, a more professional approach and a more customer-centric and responsible ethos. That includes the growing category of self service lead gen platforms, which enable marketers to manage their own programs as part of a more structured programmatic approach. B2B Marketing has produced the first authoritative overview of the vendors in this emerging but significant category in our Martech Vendor Spotlight Report, launched last month. To mark its launch, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-chief, B2B Marketing spoke to Jordan Adams of specialist lead gen agency Oneninefive on the evolution of lead gen. Take a deep dive into the current state of lead generation, as well as a full analysis of 20 key vendors assessed and rated based on four criteria: market momentum, customer focus, price vs value, and project success. Want to see the other vendors who made the cut into our top 5? Download your copy of the report here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/martech-vendor-spotlight-report-2024-for-lead-generation/ Now available on-demand - "How To Choose The Perfect B2B Lead Gen Platform Partner" Did you miss it? Our latest webinar "How To Choose The Perfect B2B Lead Gen Platform Partner" has now ended. But don't worry! You can now watch it on-demand here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/how-to-choose-the-perfect-b2b-lead-gen-platform-partner/

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands caught up with Ryan Miles, Director – International Marketing at Microsoft Advertising, to discuss the nature of marketing at one of biggest household names in the world. Ryan and David also chat through the realities of omnichannel marketing, what’s driving innovation in marketing today, and the possibilities provided by AI. If you want to hear more from Ryan, you can find him on the ‘B2B at scale’ track at B2B Ignite on 3 July for his session 'AI in Action!’ Ryan will be diving into practical examples of AI-driven strategies that deliver real value, and helping you to seamlessly incorporate generative AI applications into your marketing campaigns and planning. Save 20% on your Ignite ticket with the code PODCAST at the checkout: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bignite/tickets

The Olympic Games is globally recognised as the pinnacle of sporting excellence and is consequently a massive marketing opportunity for Deloitte which is a strategic partner for the games in 2024. So how is Deloitte leveraging this opportunity to maximise marketing impact, whilst at the same time conforming to the IOC’s tight rules on commercialisation and buyers’ expectations of a more nuanced, less logo-centric approach to sports sponsorship? Joel Harrison, B2B Marketing’s Editor-in-Chief, spoke to Annabel Rake, Deloitte’s Global Olympic Marketing Leader.

Google recently announced that they are delaying the deprecation of third party cookies for the third time in four years. In this week’s episode, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing, spoke with Paul Collier, Fractional CMO, Funnel Fuel, to talk about the recent news and how digital programmatic advertising space will be impacted. They talk about everything from why marketing leaders might turn a blind eye to how data is being used to the opportunity the end of cookies provides for businesses and Paul’s top tip for those who feel like in the dark about all things cookie-related. If you want more on this topic, check out this webinar we did with Paul and a few other experts on this very topic: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/the-evolution-of-programmatic-digital-advertising/ With the impending end of third-party cookies and degradation of Google analytics, it is crucial for B2B marketers to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities... We invite you to participate in our survey around seizing opportunities in a cookieless world. By participating you'll: - Access actionable strategies and recommendations to help you in this new uncharted era. - Be among the first to receive the report upon publishing. - Get the chance to win one of four £50 Amazon gift cards It takes less than 5 minutes. https://b2bmarketing.net/is-b2b-ready-for-a-cookieless-era/

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief of B2B Marketing, caught up with David Burnand, CMO of Unicorn and Centaur, Staffbase – an employee communications cloud, intranet and employee app. Joel and David discuss David’s impressive career, which spans the likes of Atos, Adobe and Siemens on the client-side, and Stein IAS on the agency-side, and what he's learned along the way. They also discuss the nature of B2B marketing in an investor-backed organisation with huge growth ambitions. This episode is a must-listen for any marketer wanting to know the ins and outs of working in an investor-backed environment.

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands Head of Product, B2B Marketing and Propolis sat down with Lynzi Ashworth, Marketing Director, Aon to discuss marketing’s impact on the overall business and more importantly - how to prove it. From understanding the growth priorities in the business to getting into a strategic mindset and showcasing your brand success, they discuss everything you need to be doing to drive revenue. You can join Lynzi at B2B Ignite on 3rd of July as she delves further into the intricate world of brand building and demand generation in B2B. Her session, ‘Measuring what matters: The secret to tracking brand success’, is taking place on the Brand stage at 11.25am. Save 20% on your Ignite ticket with the code PODCAST at the checkout: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bignite/tickets

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Joel Harrison is joined by Chris Wright, Commercial and Marketing Director, BSI and Simon Rusling, Head of Marketing, Barnett Waddingham. This week’s podcast is in association with Propolis, our community and intelligence platform which gives you access to insights to make decisions, connect with experts and unlock actionable guides and content. This month, we’re talking about all things commercial marketing. The senior marketers both share how they got into their current roles and developed their skillset over time, as well as the key to being influential when joining the board. You’ll hear how sitting in board meetings can take your marketing to the next level and help you understand the business at a deeper level. Plus they share some advice on how to take off your marketing hat and think like an executive board member. For more on Propolis, check out all the details here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/propolis

In this week's episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-chief, B2B Marketing sat down with Marcio Arnecke, CMO of digital marketplace, Stenn. They talk about where Stenn’s name comes from, how the company has evolved in the last few years, as well as the brand’s ultimate growth objective. In addition, Joel brought up how growth marketing was the number one trend in our 2024 Trend Tracker despite the definition of “growth marketing” being a little unclear. They reveal what the key is to growth marketing and how to implement it to help with communications, data understanding and operations. Stay tuned and find out why Marcio thinks having a global presence around the world helps drive culture and diversity. Plus, he shares his top tip for being successful in his career and why constant learning is essential to grow in the B2B field. If you’re looking to grow your business, you can find more information about our community hub here where you can get exclusive expert advice, technical content and much more: https://b2bmarketing.net/propolis

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Product at Propolis, caught up with Shane Redding, Propolis Strategy Expert to discuss the need for marketers to become commercial marketers. David and Shane define what we mean by ‘commercial marketer’ in the first place, why so many marketers aren’t acting in this fashion, and what we can do today to start changing the way we operate and prove our value to the board. Check out our B2B Marketing Trend Tracker here: https://b2bmarketing.net/feature-post-b2b-insights/the-b2b-marketing-trend-tracker-2024-what-trends-are-we-seeing-from-client-side-and-agency-side-marketers/

In this week's episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief, B2B Marketing, spoke with Andrea Herbert, Marketing Director, Gamma to discuss the company’s new fluffy (in a good way) brand. They talk about everything from Gamma’s current goals as a brand to its culture and people-first approach. They then dived into Gamma’s #GoodTogether brand campaign, which features a big fluffy purple dog as a part of their campaign, as well as Gamma’s return on relationships calculator. Find out how much coverage the campaign is getting and what metrics Gamma is looking at to measure success. Plus, stay tuned to hear about the CFO and CEO’s reactions to their bold brand idea and if the big purple dog has a name…

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Joel Harrison, Editor in Chief, B2B Marketing, spoke with Helen Whetton, Global Brand and Marketing Director, BT to discuss their latest campaign and brand transformation. The two delve into everything from running a global marketing team to why the word ‘business’ was mentioned 21 times in its brand campaign, “We’ve Got Your Back” – there is a method to the madness. Plus, if you want to find out why the key to brand messaging is through culture and strategy, you can find out from Helen herself.

In this latest episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing, catches up with Eric Glass, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, at Dayforce - a human resources software and services company. Eric explains the impetus behind the rebrand, how they put storytelling at the very heart of the endeavour, and the results it's driving so far.

In this week’s episode, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing, spoke with Gareth Clark, Senior EVP Customer Experience, Just Global to talk about their win for ‘B2B global agency of the year’ at our 2023 B2B Marketing Awards. They talk about everything from Just Global's people-first approach to the key to global alignment and some top tips for nurturing a good agency-client relationship. Plus, you can find out why Just Global incorporated a four-day work week and what other initiatives they’ve put into place to cultivate a better work culture. Want to find out more? Next week, we’ll be releasing a report which outlines some juicy insights from Just Global, as well as some exclusive commentary from the B2B Marketing Award judges themselves.

Guess what? Our 2024 Trend Tracker is now live - we asked both client-side and agency-side marketers to share their thoughts on various B2B trends making headlines in the industry. In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-Chief, B2B Marketing, spoke with Shane Redding, Strategy and Evolution Expert, Propolis to dive into some of the exclusive insights from our 2024 Trend Tracker. They chat through everything from how growth marketing nabbed the top spot this year to why sales enablement (which was #1 last year) isn't as much of a focus to marketing leaders. In addition, they talk through some other other hot topics in B2B marketing such as account-based strategies, customer success and generative AI and also compare a couple of trends agency-side vs client-side. Want access to the Trend Tracker? Check it out here for the full feature: https://b2bmarketing.net/feature-post-b2b-insights/the-b2b-marketing-trend-tracker-2024-what-trends-are-we-seeing-from-client-side-and-agency-side-marketers/

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing spoke with Benoit Soucaret, the Chief Experience Officer at Merkle EMEA, to chat through Merkle’s latest report: B2B Futures: The View from 2020, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/4a1n095 Benoit talks through the five key areas that B2B marketers should focus on if they want to differentiate themselves today, as well as four seismic shifts that Merkle expect to see by the end of this decade.

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing, spoke with David DeCheser, Chief Creative Officer, Valtech to talk about Valtech’s rebranding and why the experience innovation company decided to do it in the first place. They delve into everything from what traps to avoid when creating your brand creative to why building diverse teams is key for standing out. They also discuss what the visual design of a company should look like and how it can ultimately capture your brand’s story. Plus, we ask David if there’s anything he dislikes about marketing from a creative and design perspective. Want to learn more about rebranding? Head to our Brand Room on Propolis and get exclusive content and insights here: https://propolis.b2bmarketing.net/channels/brand

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing spoke with Johan Thorbjornsson, Partner, McKinsey and Company about the pros and cons of utilizing generative AI. They dive into everything from which leaders oversee AI technology to the business implications of genAI as well as the pros and cons that come with experimentation. They also tease his session at Martechopia, where he’ll be discussing six things to do to transform your B2B sales and marketing using generative AI. It all takes place on the 13th of March. Haven’t booked your ticket yet? Use the code PODCAST at the checkout to get 20% off your ticket: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/martechopia2024/tickets

Want to know the secret behind a brand-driven award-winning campaign? In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing sat down with Aniela Unguresan, Founder, EDGE and Andy Greaves, Global GTM Lead, Gravity Global to discuss their Gold win for ‘Best Brand Initiative’ at the 2023 B2B Marketing Awards. They dive into the success of their diversity campaign ‘Real. World. Change.’ Aniela and Andy also discuss how to create impactful brand campaigns with a strong meaning, why the messaging was essential to get right, and why diversity is crucial from a B2B perspective. Want more? In just two weeks, we’ll be sharing an in-depth report on our main website which outlines all the details to Gravity Global’s award-winning campaign.

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Havas acquired Ledger Bennett to advance its ambitions in the UK and globally. In this week’s episode, Joel Harrison, Editor-in-chief, B2B Marketing sat down with Andrea Glenn, CEO, Ledger Bennett to talk about the acquisition. They talk about how this acquisition affected their agency from a global perspective as well as how Ledger Bennett navigated the sale and why Havas was ultimately the right fit. In addition, Andrea touches on how Ledger Bennett and Havas plan to work together moving forward. They also tease the future of specialist agencies so stay tuned. If you want more B2B marketing content, check out Propolis and head here: b2bmarketing.net/propolis

In this episode, David Rowlands spoke with Sophie Bowkett, CMO, Bird & Bird about their recent rebrand. They discuss everything from the importance of brand in the first place, right through to how you can put emotion at the centre of everything you do. If you'd like to learn more about Propolis, just head here: https://b2bmarketing.net/propolis

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing, spoke with Mark Hodge, Vice President of Marketing, McCain Foods; Gavin Dunn, Managing Director, KERB+ as well as Rebecca Lewis-Stanton, Client Services Director, Omne and Jasmine Preen, Senior Account Manager, Omne to discuss their Bronze win for ‘Best purpose-led program’ at the 2023 B2B Marketing Awards. The campaign ‘Streets Ahead’ shined a light on the hospitality industry while giving opportunities for cohorts that found themselves marginalized or far removed from entrepreneurship. The group delved deeper into why the street food sector was targeted, how Omne managed to get the messaging right, as well as all the key metrics and incredible highlights from the campaign. Plus, they shared how the campaign tapped into the emotional aspect in B2B marketing. Want more? In just two weeks, we’ll be sharing an in-depth report on our main website which outlines all the details to Omne’s award-winning campaign.

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands caught up with Emily Randall, Head of Marketing Activation at Mott MacDonald, to discuss the benefits of taking a serious, project management approach to marketing. Emily and David chat through the mistakes some marketers make, as well as the opportunities for running much tighter projects. If you'd like hear more from Emily at Martechopia, just head here: https://events.b2bmarketing.net/martechopia2024/home

At the 2023 B2B Marketing Awards, Revere took home the Gold for ‘Best channel marketing initiative’. The agency worked with Westcoast, an IT distributor, to create a holistic campaign which utilised a plethora of channels. In the end, Revere smashed its target with a 20% open rate on emails, a click through rate of 6% and 33,000 impressions from the initial campaign launch. Kavita Singh, Senior Content Editor, B2B Marketing, sat down with Zoe Bevis, Client Services Director, Revere, to reflect on the campaign’s success as well as what it takes to win such a coveted award. They also dive into why sales alignment was crucial for this specific campaign, as well as her top tip for B2B marketing companies who want to create standout campaigns like 'Marginal Gains'.

Channel partner marketing can be a very misunderstood strategy, with a handful of marketers championing the amazing results it can deliver, but vast swathes of marketers not giving it their full attention. In this podcast, our new Propolis Expert for Strategy & Channel Partner Marketing, Georgie Gilmore, explains why it's so misunderstood, and what needs to change in order for marketers to beat the competition with this high-growth-potential strategy. In this episode, we also talk about our plans for igniting this conversation in Propolis, the global community for B2B marketers. If you'd like to learn more about Propolis, just click here: https://b2bmarketing.net/propolis

Dive into the latest episode of the B2B Marketing podcast, where David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing, engages in a captivating conversation with Brian Macreadie, Head of Marketing, Addleshaw Goddard. Discover the secrets behind Addleshaw Goddard's recent B2B Marketing Awards success, winning gold for 'Best Demand or Lead Generation Campaign' and 'Best Use of Creative'. Get ready for a dynamic discussion on the power of client empathy, the art of creativity, and the strategic role of market research in shaping winning B2B marketing campaigns. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a touch of the unexpected in the world of B2B marketing! Learn more about the awards: https://b2bmarketing.net/archive/who-won-at-the-b2b-marketing-awards-2023-check-out-the-full-list-of-winners-here/

In this week’s episode of the podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing sat down with Michelle McCann, CMO, Author, Speaker, to discuss how to build and retain high performing marketing teams. They talk about everything from what makes a good CMO to how to work with your CEO to the key to unlocking your team’s potential. They also talk about how to use 'radical candor' when it comes to feedback and why creating realistic targets is so essential in B2B. David and Michelle also touched upon the findings from the 2023 Leaders Forum, which you can find here: https://b2bmarketing.net/feature-post-b2b-insights/leaders-forum-2023-findings/ In addition, if you’d like to learn more about our community hub, check out Propolis to gain expert advice, access to our Community Index and all the latest in B2B marketing: https://propolis.b2bmarketing.net

At the 2023 B2B Marketing Awards, Sarah Sutton, CMO, Send Technologies and Ryan Almond, Global ABX Director, Henkel, were both awarded ‘B2B marketer of the year’ as joint winners. In this week’s podcast, David Rowlands, Head of Content, B2B Marketing, sat down with Sarah to discuss her big win. She shared how she got started in B2B, her philosophy as a CMO, how to build a collaborative relationship with sales, and how to approach failures in your career. In addition, she also talked about her journey with Send Technology while delving into how she was able to scoop up the award for 'B2B marketer of the year' with Send Technology's ‘Love Underwriting’ campaign which generated millions in revenue. To hear from another ‘B2B marketer of the year’, check out Ryan’s podcast to learn about his thoughts on ABX: https://b2bmarketing.net/latest-podcast/the-evolution-of-abm-with-global-abx-director-henkel-ryan-almond/ Want more? You can see Sarah and Ryan’s full case studies on Propolis, our community hub of experts and insights for all the latest in B2B marketing here: https://propolis.b2bmarketing.net/

Since 2020, there’s been a clear shift in working behaviours from going completely remote to adapting to a hybrid style and heading back to the office on a regular basis. In this week’s episode, Head of Content David Rowlands is joined by Co-founders of The Inspired Marketing Group, David Coghlan and Richard Johnson. They dive into the definition of a flexible work environment, how it’s being showcased in 2023 and why more than ever employees are asking for exactly what they want during the hiring process. With more employers asking staff back into the office, the trio also discuss the benefits of being in a collaborative workspace and how to get the younger generation to grow as leaders in the future.

Influencer marketing can be a foreign concept in the world of B2B. In this week’s episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, Head of Content David Rowlands sat down with Global Head of Influence at Ogilvy, Rahul Titus to discuss how B2B brands are utilising influencer marketing from a business to human perspective. They talk about the potential challenges of working with influencers, from finding the right people to represent your brand to checking their social media background and the risk factors that come into play. Rahul also suggests using employee advocacy to your advantage but in the right way; after all – who better to talk about your brand than the people working for your brand? Stay tuned and find out how to measure influencer marketing, what KPIs to set and much more.

In this latest episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, Head of Content David Rowlands sat down with Global ABX Director of Henkel Ryan Almond to discuss the evolution of ABM and if there is a fundamental difference between ABM and ABX. They also delve into everything from how AI is seeping into ABM from a content and analytics perspective to where sales is going with its relationship to marketing. Plus, Ryan shares the key attributes to the ideal ABMer. If you want to hear more about the ABM journey at Henkel, check Ryan’s session at the B2B Marketing Global ABM Conference and book your tickets here: https://b2bmarketing.swoogo.com/abmglobalconference

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of B2B Marketing, Joel Harrison, spoke with Virginia Alvarez, Head of Insight and Effectiveness EMEA at Wunderman Thompson Data about the agency's notion of ‘inspiration’ as something quantifiable, and which brings significant value to a brand. They also discuss Wunderman Thompson’s recent list of 100 of the world’s most inspirational B2B brands.

In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands caught up with Doug Bewsher to discuss his background as the former CMO of Salesforce and Skype, as well as his thoughts on how AI could change the marketing game. Doug discusses the current excitement around AI, the impact it will have on building strong brands, and much more.

Making your technology company stand out isn’t always easy, especially when there’s just so many competitors out there. So, how can you make your brand stand out and, at the same time, put your team in the spotlight? For Ewa Johnson, Marketing Director at Ultima, their recent rebrand achieved both. In this episode of The B2B Marketing Podcast, Ewa explained her thinking behind Ultima’s rebrand, and the success it’s seen to date. Learn more about Ultimate here: www.ultima.com

AI, the metaverse… it feels like marketers have an ever growing (and confusing) suite of toys at their disposal to create amazing marketing campaigns in 2023. However, marketing agency Bader Rutter have proven to the world that the key ingredients for a successful campaign are the same as they always were: authenticity and creativity. Their campaign ‘Direct Positive’ recently won Gold for ‘Best purpose-led initiative’ at the B2B Marketing Elevation Awards 2023 in Chicago. So, how did they do it? By creating a 20-minute film using tintype technology for their client, TEMPO. The result? A heartfelt film heralded by a number of film festivals, and which led to tangible business results for the client. In this episode, Sarah Kmet-Hunt, Executive Creative Director, Bader Rutter, tells all.

Why is thought leadership one of my most important weapons during an economic crisis? What does good quality look like? How can I measure its impact? Does it have to belong in the c-suite? Lucy Gillman, Deputy Editor, put all these questions and more to Andrew Mildren, Managing Director, Edelman Business Marketing EMEA. The pair unpack Edelman and LinkedIn’s recent study, The B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report, to uncover the current state of thought leadership in B2B. They dive into how thought leadership can impact changing decision-makers behaviour, where we’re getting it wrong and why less is more. Click here to read the full report: https://www.edelman.co.uk/2022-linkedin-edelman-b2b-thought-leadership-impact-report

Barney O’Kelly, Head of Digital Marketing at AlixPartners, sits down with Head of Content David Rowlands for a deep dive into the world of professional services. The pair unpack the constant requirement of legitimising marketing from proving its value in an ‘over-metricated’ world to sparking excitement and buzz internally. They also touch on setting aside the rational for the emotional, what to zero on when looking for people, and why everything boils down to being a really good marketer. To find out more insight from influential professional services marketers, check out the Trendsetters and Trailblazers report. You’ll unlock a full psychometric analysis of what drives them, what their strengths are, and what has shaped them as leaders. Click here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/guides/trendsetters-and-trailblazers-2023/