On this episode, Keri McGhee, CMO of Attentive, discusses the role of finance in marketing, staying current with new tech trends, the balance between AI and human touch, the blurring lines between B2B and B2C marketing, and building high-performing teams. She also emphasizes the importance of putting the customer first and being the voice of the customer in all marketing strategies.
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Interviews with trailblazing marketers, including CMOs, CEOs, VPs, and industry leaders. You’ll hear war stories from marketers who helped build the Fortune 500. Our guests share how they lead high-performance marketing teams, with best practices and lessons that you won’t learn anywhere else.
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On this episode, John Korpics, Executive Creative Director at Harvard Business Review, discusses his unique career path, the importance of visual storytelling in business publishing, and the role of AI in enhancing creative processes. He emphasizes the need for engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences and shares insights on navigating complex topics while maintaining brand identity. John also offers valuable advice for aspiring creative directors, highlighting the significance of collaboration and design thinking in achieving success.
On this episode, Ash Parikh, CMO of Trellix, discusses the importance of metrics and data in marketing, including website visitor numbers, click-to-open rates, and share of voice. He emphasizes the need for transparency, trustworthiness, and responsible security in building a brand. Ash also shares his approach to marketing transformations at different stages of a company's growth, highlighting the importance of understanding business goals and target personas. He discusses the balance between AI tools and maintaining a human touch in marketing, as well as the use of AI-powered Martech to improve marketing efficiency.
On this episode, Aruna Ravichandran, SVP and Chief Customer and Marketing Officer for WebEx by Cisco, discusses the importance of being a customer-obsessed CMO and leveraging data and analytics to drive customer-centric strategies. She also emphasizes the power of personalized marketing and how AI is being integrated into Cisco's solutions to enhance productivity and customer service.
On this episode, Murali Nemani, CMO of Dataminr, discusses the role of marketers in shaping the strategy of a company. Plus, he explains how Dataminr leverages real-time data and AI to provide organizations with valuable insights for decision-making and risk management. And Murali talks about how he approaches new opportunities as a marketing leader, and why he creates a tailored approach for every situation.
On this episode, Udi Ledergor, Chief Evangelist at Gong, discusses the use of AI in marketing and sales and highlights the utility of AI in the C-suite, particularly in analyzing sales pitches and measuring their impact on business metrics. Udii also emphasizes the importance of shifting from ownership to stewardship in marketing, and he discusses the need for aligning internal and external branding by living the company's values and creating a consistent customer experience.
On this episode, Jim Jackson, the CMO of HPE, discusses the importance of teamwork and collaboration in marketing and sales and he details how to use data to target and engage customers. Jim also highlights the value of traditional media in the marketing landscape, even with the growing importance of digital marketing. Plus, he touches on the role of AI in marketing and the need for continuous learning in the industry.
On this episode, Jeremy Flynn, Senior Vice President of Data Products and Strategy at Clear Channel Outdoors, discusses the measurement and targeting capabilities of out-of-home advertising and emphasizes that out-of-home is a communal and unskippable medium that offers a unique ad experience. Plus, he explains how advances in geo-location technology allow for more accurate targeting of specific demographics and locations, and he discusses how Clear Channel is leveraging data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of out-of-home campaigns and connect them to consumer behaviors and outcomes.
On this episode, Joe Cano, the Chief Marketing, Chief Merchandising, and Chief Growth Officer at Zappos, discusses the company's culture, use of AI, and customer experience. He highlights the importance of Zappos' customer obsession and the strong emotional connection they have with their customers and he explains how Zappos leverages AI in merchandising and marketing, using data analytics to personalize product recommendations and create targeted marketing campaigns. Cano emphasizes the balance between AI and the human touch, ensuring that Zappos maintains its personal and emotional connection with customers.
On this episode, Carla Piñeyro Sublett, the former CMO of IBM, discusses her transformational path from corporate leadership to starting her own company focused on connecting and optimizing human potential. Carla shares insights into modern leadership, authenticity, and the importance of balancing mind, body, and spirit in professional settings, and she offers shifting perspectives in marketing and leadership.
