Marketing and sales alignment is absolutely critical in the age of the buyer — no surprise there. But achieving and maintaining a strong level of collaboration and alignment is easier said than done, especially at a time when buyers have taken control of their purchasing journeys. During this episode, host Klaudia Tirico chats with Jeff Davis, who is the founder and principal of JD2 Consulting and an expert on sales and marketing alignment. They discuss: How the…

Let’s face it, we’ve all been feeling a lot of stress during the pandemic. Some of us are juggling work and family life. We’re managing virtual schooling schedules, caring for at-risk family members, and simply trying to stay productive and creative in our daily work. If ever there was a time for us to be more empathetic and more understanding of each other, it’s now. Emotional intelligence (EQ) and kindness are both crucial, especially…

For B2B organizations, sales and marketing collaboration has always been advised. But today, it’s crucial. Both parties must work together to develop captivating campaigns that combine relevant content and compelling conversations that set prospects and customers up for success. As the founder of Sales Schema, Dan Englander has helped agencies boost their customer acquisition and build loyal bases of satisfied customers. During this episode, he shares: Why sales teams need to think beyond the win; New channels…

Has quarantine life left you in a digital daze? You’re certainly not alone. Although we’re all trying to stay safe and healthy in these times, we can’t help but crave face-to-face interaction. We’re looking for real, authentic conversations complete with eye contact. But how can we create that feeling for our audiences (and ourselves) when all we have are webinar platforms and virtual meeting rooms? Jay Acunzo, who is a podcast host, author, speaker and…

Because of COVID-19, our time online has skyrocketed. Rather than going to networking events and conferences to build new relationships, we’re turning to virtual round tables and cocktail hours and, of course, social media. LinkedIn has become an integral “watering hole” for B2B professionals who are eager to find new job opportunities, share ideas and bolster their positions as thought leaders in their industry. But what new features and capabilities can B2B execs and…

We’ve heard time and time again that in B2B, we’re not speaking to nameless, faceless companies…we’re talking to people. So why is it still so difficult for marketing and sales professionals to take a human-centered approach to engagement? We chip away at this question with Benjamin Shapiro, host of the MarTech Podcast. Before venturing into content creation and media, Shapiro worked for both B2B and B2C brands and noticed the need for more human-driven messaging and…

It’s been a whirlwind of a season here on the B2BMX Podcast. During this season, we re-lived some of our best sessions from the B2B Marketing Exchange, and had a ton of follow-up conversations with experts to discuss how the trends we learned in Scottsdale in February have had to quickly pivot in light of the global health crisis. Our top moments from the show are all from B2B practitioners who are living and…

When COVID hit, B2B organizations had to cancel events and quickly pivot to digital campaigns and experiences. The KPIs to measure impact changed and, in turn, so did the benchmarks to success. What measurement challenges did marketers face in light of these strategic pivots? How will buyer preferences and digital channels change the way marketers measure success? How can marketers take a data-driven approach to agility? Hosts Alicia Esposito and Klaudia Tirico get into…

In her role as an ABM consultant, Sydney Switzer helps Vertex Marketing Agency clients get their programs off the ground and scale them successfully. Needless to say, she’s seen her fair share of challenges and lessons learned over the years. During her chat with hosts Alicia Esposito and Klaudia Tirico, Sydney shares: Common challenges with ABM strategies; New rules and expectations for stellar personalization; ABM trends that may emerge amid COVID-19; and Different ways to personalize campaigns based…

B2B buyers want to be in control of their journey. They want to access information when, where and how they want, and they want to determine when a sales rep engages with them and what they discuss in conversations. Messaging has emerged as an effective way to give buyers that power and arm sales and marketing with powerful insights about their audiences. This session replay from the 2020 B2B Marketing Exchange delves into how Unity leveraged real-time messaging….

The novel coronavirus has not only shaken up our personal lives. It has turned some careers, and even businesses, upside down. While some companies have implemented hiring freezes, others have been forced to fill employment gaps, going through hiring surges. In some cases, organizations have had to bolster their workforce by looking inward, upskilling current employees. During the 2020 B2B Marketing Exchange in Scottsdale, a panel of experts discussed how they’re building the marketing…

Historically, taking a stand on political and social issues was considered a risky move for marketing and brand executives. In the current climate, however, it’s risky not to take a stand. In a world where many judge a company’s alignment (or misalignment) with these issues based on how quickly they respond, how can organizations (even those in B2B) ensure that they’re not only taking the correct measures, but developing a strategy that can make a tangible…