Martech Podcast // Marketing + Technology = Business Growth

Emily Lyman, CEO of Branch & Bramble, explores the topic of marketing for lifestyle brands. Lifestyle brands stand out for their distinct focus on purpose and carefully curated experiences for customers that transcend mere product offerings. Creating meticulously crafted experiences that transcend mere product offerings. In this realm, content, words, and videos alone are insufficient, and aesthetics and visual appeal become vital considerations in selecting martech tools. Today, Emily discusses martech for lifestyle brands. Show NotesConnect With:Emily Lyman: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Savage, CEO of Wistia, talks about the importance of first-party data. The world of content generation has evolved significantly in recent years, businesses are utilizing social media to share engaging images and videos. But live streaming is quickly becoming the norm for marketing programs and allowing businesses to connect with their audience in real-time and share their message in a personal, authentic way. Today, Chris discusses how to create dynamic live videos. Show NotesConnect With:Chris Savage: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Savage, CEO of Wistia, talks about the importance of first-party data. In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the marketing landscape, with an increased focus on the use of data to drive strategies. To navigate these changes and remain competitive, it's essential to invest in building your own content and traffic source. Today, Chris discusses why marketers need to lean into first-party data. Show NotesConnect With:Chris Savage: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Birk Cooper, CMO at Fetch, looks at the efficacy of loyalty and rewards programs. During the pandemic, consumer spending was up, demand was high, supply chains were in shambles, and prices increased as a consequence. Now, we’re starting to see a shift in demand, and, with purchase behavior being ‘up for grabs’ with shoppers, the data the Fetch Index Price provides is crucial for brands looking to grab market share and change buyer behavior long-term. Today, Birk discusses creating the Fetch Price index. Show NotesConnect With:Birk Cooper: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Birk Cooper, CMO at Fetch, looks at the efficacy of loyalty and rewards programs. Loyalty and rewards programs can be incredibly powerful for brands and help them to build long-term relationships with consumers. Furthermore, the data these programs produce enables brands to create long-term value for consumers and long-term revenue generation for the brands. Today, Birk discusses loyalty and reward program creation. Show NotesConnect With:Birk Cooper: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blake Van Leer, EVP and General Manager at Proto AI, talks about how artificial intelligence is helping evolve the eCommerce industry. Despite the widespread adoption of AI throughout several industries, the majority of eCommerce companies have not fully embraced it. However, the future seems to hold a different picture, with AI becoming an integral part of standard technology stacks for both online and brick-and-mortar businesses. Today, Blake discusses the next generation of AI for eCommerce.  Show NotesConnect With:Blake Van Leer: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chief Operating Officer of Common Room, Jake Randall, dives into the concept of community-led growth in this episode. He explains how engaging with users throughout the customer journey can drive brand awareness, product adoption, and revenue. Jake shares insights on how Common Room's platform brings together digital engagement, product usage, and customer data to unlock the power of community as a growth engine for businesses. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Randall, Chief Operating Officer at Common Room, explores how to successfully navigate the modern buyer’s journey. The digital age has transformed how buyers make decisions, with a growing emphasis on self-direction and online research. As a result, the traditional approach of pushing sales messages must be replaced with a focus on meeting customers where they are and adding value at the right time. Today, Jake discusses navigating the influencer-led B2B buyer’s journey. Show NotesConnect With:Jake Randall: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arti Sharma, Founder of Measure Marketing Results Inc, talks about how you can generate more leads with inbound marketing. Modern marketing is really a mix of art and science. It has to go beyond just a logo and color palette. In order to capture your target audience’s attention and convert it into revenue, your brand must establish an emotional connection with customers. Today, Arti discusses branding beyond your logo. Show NotesConnect With:Arti Sharma: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arti Sharma, Founder of Measure Marketing Results Inc, talks about how you can generate more leads with inbound marketing. Contrary to popular belief, blog posts are not dead. Blog posts written just for the purpose of search optimization are dead and they’re certainly not going to drive audience engagement or conversions. Today, Arti discusses the future of content marketing. Show NotesConnect With:Arti Sharma: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arti Sharma, Founder of Measure Marketing Results Inc, talks about how you can generate more leads with inbound marketing. Content marketing plays a crucial role in inbound marketing strategies, but it isn’t enough to build any type of content and publish it. You must consistently be building high-quality content and, in order to do that, you must understand who your customers are and how they want to consume content at each stage of the buying journey. Today, Arti discusses inbound marketing's approach to lead generation. Show NotesConnect With:Arti Sharma: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Meinshausen, CEO and Co-Founder of Aampe, explores the impact of AI’s disruption. A/B testing allows marketers to compare two options and learn from the differences between them. However, as marketing strategies become more intricate and the diversity of user preferences grows, A/B testing's manual approach may not be sufficient. Today, Paul discusses the future of A/B testing and why it will become extinct in the next three years  Show NotesConnect With:Paul Meinshausen: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Meinshausen, CEO and Co-Founder of Aampe, explores the impact of AI’s disruption. From chatbots and virtual assistants to content generation, AI has revolutionized how businesses understand and interact with their customers. Moreover, AI is enabling businesses to personalize marketing efforts at a granular level, tailoring interactions based on each person's unique preferences and behaviors. Today, Paul discusses how AI is disrupting life cycle marketing. Show NotesConnect With:Paul Meinshausen: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President of Market Research at G2, Chris Voce, dives into B2B software buying and how it affects marketers. B2B software buyers today are more self-reliant than ever before and prefer not to engage with sales until the final stages of the funnel. Marketers must adapt by delivering precisely what customers want, providing detailed information about their product's features, benefits, and implementation. Today, Chis discusses tips for B2B software marketers  Show NotesConnect With: Chris Voce: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President of Market Research at G2, Chris Voce, dives into B2B software buying and how it affects marketers. B2B software buying has undergone transformative changes, influencing the way businesses approach technology investments. Understanding the factors driving these changes is essential for marketers seeking success in this competitive environment. Today, Chris discusses the five factors that are shaping B2B software buying.  Show NotesConnect With: Chris Voce: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Constantine Yurevich, Founder and CEO of SegmentStream, talks about how you can prepare for the future of marketing. Conversion tracking today is inherently flawed due to Safari’s ITP, longer sales cycles, and other limitations. As the limitations on cookies grow, marketers will need to move away from the traditional method of tracking conversions to analyzing each visit to the website to effectively track performance and understand user behavior. Today, Constantine discusses marketing strategies you need to retire. Show NotesConnect With:Constantine Yurevich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Constantine Yurevich, Founder and CEO of SegmentStream, talks about how you can prepare for the future of marketing. As third-party cookie deprecation draws closer, marketers and advertisers are looking for alternatives to traditional analytics to understand user behavior. While cookies will not be completely eliminated from browsers, the advertisers that do not have their own inventory, website, or the ability to track user first-party data will not be able to function effectively once the deprecation is completed. Today, Constantine discusses preparing for Google Chrome's cookie restrictions. Show NotesConnect With:Constantine Yurevich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Avital, Chief Strategy Officer at CHEQ, talks about go-to-market and why you need to think about security for it. Black Friday and the holiday season are fast approaching which means eCommerce retailers will be preparing for a high influx of customers, conversions, and overall traffic. However, eCommerce retailers are most susceptible to fraud and abuse from bots, automation tools, etc which poses a huge issue for both retailers and actual customers as well. Today, Daniel discusses why bots cause Black Friday losses. Show NotesConnect With:Daniel Avital: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daniel Avital, Chief Strategy Officer at CHEQ, talks about go-to-market and why you need to think about security for it. In a world where approximately 40% of all web traffic is fake, your go-to-market funnels are at risk without go-to-market security. From third-party tags on your website that can expose customers to malicious code compliance issues to bots getting into your BI systems, fake traffic is costly and concerning for B2B SaaS companies. Today, Daniel discusses the need for go-to-market security. Show NotesConnect With:Daniel Avital: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth Cholawsky, CEO of HG Insights, delves into how to unleash the potential of technology intelligence. When it comes to growth, companies must strategically leverage various tools and approaches to stay competitive and thrive in a rapidly evolving market. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) enable B2B companies to expand their market reach, diversify their offerings, and tap into new opportunities for growth. Today, Elizabeth shares her insights on the acquisition-to-growth playbook. Show NotesConnect With: Elizabeth Cholawsky: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.