Episodes
Creativity in the Time of COVID: Author and Innovation Thinker Dave Birss on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Aug 06 2020
Consultant, author, and creativity expert Dave Birss gives the MarketingProfs audience advice on fostering creativity and innovating during times of emotional turmoil. Like, say, a global pandemic.
Set Your Marketing Ablaze: Ryan Stewart Talks Cannabis Marketing on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 30 2020
To celebrate episode 420 of the Marketing Smarts podcast, Webris founder and CMO Ryan Stewart joins us to discuss cannabis marketing for B2B and B2C organizations.
Turn Training Into Fun and Games (Literally): Level Ex CEO Sam Glassenberg on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 23 2020
Sam Glassenberg, founder and CEO of videogame company Level Ex, explains how his team is revolutionizing education by developing videogames that train medical professionals to diagnose, perform procedures, and more.
Secrets From the Most Successful Brands in Influencer Marketing: Lee Odden of TopRank on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 16 2020
Lee Odden of TopRank marketing shares insights from a new research study on B2B influencer marketing, including the characteristics of the most successful B2B brands using influencer marketing.
The Recipe for 'Brand Hysteria': Johnny Cupcakes on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 09 2020
Get secrets for building an addictive brand from award-winning entrepreneur Johnny Earle, founder of world-renowned clothing brand Johnny Cupcakes.
Win at B2B Content by Finding Your Brand Voice: Ahava Leibtag on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jun 18 2020
Content strategy expert and author Ahava Leibtag shares advice on distinguishing your message by refining your B2B brand's voice and tone and by using plain language in your content.
Say No to Pandering, Yes to Cause-Aligned Marketing: Katie Martell on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jun 04 2020
"Unapologetic marketing truthteller" and on-demand communications specialist Katie Martell talks about the power of cause-aligned marketing as opposed to "pandering," and explains how to avoid the latter.
How to Use Storytelling to Transform Your B2B Content Marketing: Bobby Lehew on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
May 21 2020
MarketingProfs storytelling instructor and commonsku Chief Content Officer Bobby Lehew shares insight into how storytelling can dramatically improve your B2B content marketing results.
Mindful Living for Marketers: MarketingProfs Founder Allen Weiss on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
May 07 2020
MarketingProfs founder and mindfulness teacher Allen Weiss explains how mindfulness and meditation can help marketers survive and thrive in stressful situations (like, say, a pandemic).
Bringing Your B2B Brand Into the Digital Age: Kelly Hungerford of Sunstar Global Talks to MarketingProfs [Podcast]
Apr 23 2020
Kelly Hungerford of oral care brand Sunstar Global opens up about how she brought the company's European marketing organization into the digital era.
The Cybersecurity Risks of Going Remote (And How to Protect Your Company): Peter McClelland on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Apr 09 2020
Peter McClelland of Threat Sketch, a strategic cyber-risk management company, explains the risks of having your team work from home and shares tips for keeping your marketing organization secure.
How to Position Your B2B Brand for Search: Garrett Mehrguth on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Mar 26 2020
Garrett Mehrguth, founder of Directive Consulting, explains why it's nearly impossible to rank for organic search terms, and shares tips on positioning your B2B brand for search.
Why 'Influence Marketing' Is Bigger Than Influencers: Jason Falls on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Mar 12 2020
Speaker, author, and influence marketing expert Jason Falls talks about how most marketing organizations are missing the boat on influence (and how you can win big by getting on board).
How to Change Anyone�s Mind: Jonah Berger on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Mar 05 2020
Best-selling author and Wharton professor Jonah Berger discusses his new book, 'The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind.' He explains the five hidden factors that impede change (and how to overcome them).
Small Towns Present Big Opportunities for Marketers: Rural-Business Expert Becky McCray on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Feb 27 2020
Rural and small-town business expert Becky McCray shares insights from the Survey of Rural Challenges, and explains the potential rural markets hold for global organizations.
How to Motivate Buyers in the Age of Infinite Media: Mathew Sweezey on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Feb 20 2020
Mathew Sweezey of Salesforce offers tips and insights from his forthcoming book, 'Context Marketing Revolution: How to Motivate Buyers in the Age of Infinite Media.'
Let Stories Do the Heavy Lifting: StoryLeader Creator Chris Brogan on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Feb 13 2020
StoryLeader creator Chris Brogan explains how marketing leaders can use business storytelling to align their teams to execute better, faster.
Marketing 404 Errors: Six Marketing Stars Open Up About Their Mistakes (and What They Learned From Them) [Podcast]
Feb 06 2020
Marketing stars Christopher Penn, Chris Brogan, Goldie Chan, Carlos Hidalgo, Katie Martell, and MarketingProfs' own Nina Bell share mistakes and missed marketing opportunities and lessons those experiences taught them. MarketingProfs Chief Conte
How to Get Personal With Your Marketing: Alyce CEO Greg Segall on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jan 30 2020
Even in the era of data protection legislation, some marketers continue to adhere to old ways. But a massive upheaval of marketing will occur in the next couple of years, which is why smart marketers will focus on building long-term relationships thr
The Rise of the Chief Revenue Officer: CallRail's Mary Pat Donnellon on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jan 23 2020
We delve into the evolving role of the chief marketing officer and the importance of aligning Sales and Marketing to achieve results. CallRail Chief Revenue Officer Mary Pat Donnellon shares insights and experiences, along with advice for companies l
The Business Benefits of Being More Pirate: Sam Conniff on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jan 16 2020
Be More Pirate author Sam Conniff explains how the innovative strategies pioneered by Golden Age pirates fuel the success of modern day rebels like Elon Musk and Banksy, and how those same strategies can work for you.
How to Inspire People to Love Your Brand the Way They Love Harry Potter (or Starbucks or Disney or MarketingProfs!): David Meerman Scott on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jan 09 2020
Best-selling author, speaker, and marketing consultant David Meerman Scott offers insights from his latest book (co-authored with daughter Reiko Scott), "Fanocracy: Turning Fans Into Customers and Customers Into Fans."
The Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Difficult People: 'Jackass Whisperer' Scott Stratten on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Dec 12 2019
Scott Stratten, co-owner of UnMarketing and co-author of The Jackass Whisperer, shares tips for addressing bad behavior at work, at home, and online.
How This Fitness Expert Grew Her YouTube Subscriber Count 10X in 3 Years: Lucy Wyndham Read on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Dec 05 2019
Fitness expert, author, and YouTube personality Lucy Wyndham-Read returns to talk about how she's continued to dominate the HIIT (high-intensity interval training) market by community-building on social media, creating free content, and leveragi
How to Achieve Cultural Velocity (And Why You Need to): Jonah Berger and Stefan Burford on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Nov 21 2019
Jonah Berger and Stefan Berger offer listeners a sneak preview of their latest book, Cultural Velocity: Making Ideas Move. Together, they explain the five routes that brands can take to harness the power of culture to build relevance, drive conversat
Secrets to Finding the Perfect Name for Your Brand: Jeremy Miller of 'Sticky Branding' on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Nov 14 2019
Brand strategist and best-selling author Jeremy Miller shares insights from his latest book, Brand New Name: A Proven, Step-by-Step Process to Create an Unforgettable Brand Name.
The Cure for Crummy Copy: Laura Belgray of Talking Shrimp on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Nov 07 2019
Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp and co-creator of The Copy Cure, shares tips for writing copy that converts.
Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Customer Experience... and You: Contently's Joe Lazauskas on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Oct 31 2019
Joe Lazauskas, head of marketing at Contently, shares advice on using storytelling for content marketing and successfully managing digital transformation. He also discusses the resurgence of interest in customer experience.
Self-Reliance for Entrepreneurs (and Everyone Else): Author John Jantsch on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Oct 24 2019
John Jantsch, small business marketing speaker, marketing consultant, and bestselling author of several books--including Duct Tape Marketing; Duct Tape Selling; The Commitment Engine; and The Referral Engine--shares tips from his latest, The Self-Relia
The Ins and Outs of Amazon Advertising (And Why You Should Try It): Timothy Seward on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Oct 17 2019
Author and e-commerce expert Timothy Seward (Ultimate Guide to Amazon Advertising) explains how advertising on the platform can benefit any brand (not just Amazon sellers).
Nine Criteria for an Ironclad Brand Strategy: Lindsay Pedersen on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Oct 10 2019
Brand strategist and author Lindsay Pedersen shares nine criteria for an ironclad brand strategy from her book Forging an Ironclad Brand: A Leader's Guide.
How to Become a Data-Driven Company (Without a Data Scientist): Linda Schumacher on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Oct 03 2019
Learn how to become a data-driven organization from Linda Schumacher, senior director of analytics and data strategy at CX company Qualified Digital.
Two Great Tactics That Work Great Together, B2B Social Selling and ABM: LinkedIn's Ty Heath on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Sep 26 2019
Ty Heath, global lead of The B2B Institute at LinkedIn, gives a sneak preview of her B2B Marketing Forum session: "How to Combine Account-Based Marketing and Social Selling on LinkedIn."
Content Marketing, Employee Advocacy, and the Future of B2B: Michael Brenner on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Sep 19 2019
Michael Brenner, content strategist, shares tips from his upcoming B2B Marketing Forum presentation, "Content Marketing Is the Future of B2B: Case Studies for Success," and shares insights from his book Mean People Suck: How Empathy Leads t
Influencers, SEO, and Getting More Done Than Seems Humanly Possible: Andy Crestodina on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Sep 12 2019
Andy Crestodina of Orbit Media shares tips from his upcoming B2B Marketing Forum presentation on influencer marketing and SEO, and opens up about how he gives 100 talks a year, runs a business, and keeps his book Content Chemistry up to date.
How to Nail Positioning, Messaging, and Change Management: Matt Desmier on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Sep 05 2019
Strategist Matt Desmier shares tips for agencies, brands, and organizations on how to clarify their positioning, messaging, and branding.
A B2B Case Study in Influencer Marketing: Adobe's Rani Mani on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Aug 29 2019
Rani Mani, head of social influencer enablement at software giant Adobe, shares the mindset, approaches, and tactics that make the Adobe Insiders program successful.
Using Influencer Marketing on LinkedIn for World Domination (And Brand Awareness): Goldie Chan on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Aug 22 2019
Top LinkedIn video creator and keynote speaker Goldie Chan shares the secrets of her success in content creation, personal branding, and influencer marketing.
The Secret to Dell's Success in B2B Influencer Marketing: Konstanze Alex on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Aug 15 2019
Konstanze Alex, Dell's director B2B influencer relations and content co-creation, offers insights from the company's success using influencer marketing for B2B.
How (and Why) to Humanize Your Brand: Author Carlos Gil on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Aug 08 2019
Carlos Gil explains why employee advocacy and social media are key to a brand's success, and he shares insights from his new book, The End of Marketing: Humanizing Your Brand in the Age of Social Media and AI.
Marketing With 'A-Peel': Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Aug 01 2019
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole explains how a 'fans first' approach, a unique organizational culture, and a willingness to be zany helped him to bring summer league baseball to Savannah, a city that hadn't hosted a successful baseba
Putting the 'Letter' Back in 'Newsletter': Ann Handley Talks Writing on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 25 2019
MarketingProfs Chief Content Officer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker Ann Handley shares her secret to writing addictive email newsletters.
Effective Video Testimonials That Inspire Action: Storytelling Summit Speaker Andrew Davis on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 18 2019
Storytelling Summit for Marketers presenter and Brandscaping author Andrew Davis offers tips for producing video testimonials that inspire action.
Navigating Your (Marketing) Future With a Digital Map: Jeremiah Owyang on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jul 11 2019
Analyst and speaker Jeremiah Owyang, founding partner of research and advisory firm Kaleido Insights, explains the six digital eras and how future trends will affect marketers.
What 4.7 Billion Interactions Reveal About Customer Experience: Mark Smith of Kitewheel on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jun 27 2019
Mark Smith of Kitewheel shares research findings from the 2019 State of the Customer Journey report, and explains how the data reveal B2B as the biggest growth sector in customer journey management.
Automation in Moderation: Amanda Holmes on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jun 20 2019
Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International, explains how to use your automation efforts in combination with human interactions to achieve the best possible results.
Establishing Work-Life Boundaries Is Key to Happiness: Author Carlos Hidalgo on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jun 13 2019
Author Carlos Hidalgo discusses how he exited the fast lane for greater fulfillment, and shares insight from his new book, The UnAmerican Dream: Finding Personal and Professional Happiness Establishing Work-Life Boundaries.
LinkedIn Ads, the B2B Marketer's Secret Weapon: AJ Wilcox on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
Jun 06 2019
LinkedIn ad expert AJ Wilcox shares secrets for using Linkedin Ads to generate high-quality leads and nurture them to achieve better sales results.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Account-Based Marketing (But Were Afraid to Ask): Samantha Stone on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
May 23 2019
Account-based marketing expert and Unleash Possible author Samantha Stone explains ABM and how you can use it to improve your bottom line.
When (and How) to Use Marketing Automation: Katie Robbert on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
May 16 2019
Katie Robbert, CEO of analytics firm Trust Insights, explains how automation can make your job easier and your marketing better.