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StrategyCast

by Lori Jones from Avocet Communications

The StrategyCast podcast explores the nature of what it means to be at the helm of marketing decisions. Every episode is crafted to make people think, to spark some “aha!” moments, and to illustrate just how important a truly integrated marketing strategy and a solid, inspired brand presence are to success and longevity.

Your host, Lori Jones, is the President & CEO of Avocet Communications, and she has over 30 years of integrated marketing experience. Lori has interviewed over 400 top business leaders on the show with backgrounds in B2B and B2C from brands such as General Motors, IBM, McDonald's, and Netsuite.

It is the wisest and most successful of leaders who know the value of advice, can listen, and can share their experiences with others. Whether you're a CEO, a CMO, a Marketing Director, or an entrepreneur who wears many hats, this podcast is for you. 

For more information and show notes, go to strategycast.com. You can also follow @Strategy_Cast on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Copyright: © 2024 StrategyCast

Episodes

Aligning Company Strategy with Marketing and Product-Market Fit with Anne Gotay

43m · Published 14 May 06:00

Boost your startup's success with game-changing marketing strategies! Gain insights on aligning business goals with potent marketing tactics, mastering product-market fit, and leveraging AI for market analysis. Tune in, enhance your approach, and achieve standout market presence!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 04:17 Budgeting for SaaS company sales requires attention.
  • 07:38 Founders' business strategies crucial for marketing success.
  • 10:56 Love the distinction and importance of strategy.
  • 15:34 AI provides faster, insightful data analysis.
  • 16:31 Positioning is key for company success and differentiation.
  • 22:32 Understanding customer needs and simplifying value proposition.
  • 24:11 Positioning mindset, integrated approach, Jones model strategy.
  • 27:19 Creating relevant content is crucial for success.
  • 29:43 Lack of strategic approach leads to inefficiency.
  • 33:14 Aligning with brand voice, identity through Gen AI.
  • 36:42 Align content with audience; sales-marketing alignment critical.
  • 40:10 Be careful when using AI for content.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Strategy Magic: How to Leverage AI for Peak Efficiency with Lara Shackelford

44m · Published 07 May 06:00

Navigate the fast-paced world of AI in marketing! Learn about striking the perfect balance between using data for personalization and maintaining customer trust. Gain insights into AI strategy development, operational integration, and overcoming industry challenges.

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 08:55 Clients given choice in AI tool usage.
  • 11:54 Needed AI strategy and readiness assessment beforehand.
  • 13:27 AI increases efficiency, frees up time for creativity.
  • 19:26 AI uses data for personalized smart vending.
  • 20:57 Data governance vital for leveraging and building.
  • 23:56 Companies prioritize centralized data for marketing advantage.
  • 30:07 AI assessments guide organizations for effective implementation.
  • 31:38 Creating a governing body for operating roles.
  • 35:32 Octopus Energy leveraged AI for customer engagement.
  • 38:40 Marketers seek hyper personalization without being creepy.
  • 42:39 Learn, experiment, and try in personal lives.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

How a Shift in Marketing Strategy Can Catapult Revenue Growth with Dale Harrison

47m · Published 30 Apr 06:00

Transform your view on marketing effectiveness! Learn why prioritizing it before efficiency can radically shift your business outcomes. Gain insights into ROI, long-term impacts, and how to strategically prepare for market entry. Tune in, fine-tune your approach, and watch your business soar!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 05:36 Digital tools focus on efficiency, not effectiveness.
  • 08:14 Long-term impact of marketing on revenue.
  • 12:50 Marketing amplifies impact, enhances efficiency, and drives revenue.
  • 15:26 Pre-market education shortens sales cycle and boosts efficiency.
  • 17:31 Startups should balance product and revenue.
  • 22:47 Marketing isn't instant; it's a slow process.
  • 25:04 Marketing has long lag time for impact.
  • 27:40 Companies resist market research, causing revenue loss.
  • 33:41 Lack of research and leadership mindset issue.
  • 39:22 Specific examples show importance of understanding market.
  • 44:11 Marketers need to prove tangible ROI.
  • 45:45 Marketing ROI analysis applied to tangible examples.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Crafting a Winning Marketing Strategy for Sustainable Revenue Growth with Paul Self of MultiplyGTM

41m · Published 23 Apr 06:00

Fuel your growth engine with strategies for sustainable revenue expansion. Discover the art of balancing bold targets with realistic expectations, all while marrying data with team alignment. Gear up to scale your success and refine your go-to-market approach!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 05:10 CMO and CRO roles merging for efficiency.
  • 06:56 Understanding unit economics is key for leadership.
  • 10:26 VCs look for product market fit indicators.
  • 15:05 Venture capital shifting to later stage companies.
  • 17:50 Understanding values, numbers' interplay critical for business.
  • 21:55 Evaluating growth plans, resource limitations, and investment.
  • 24:53 Shift in SaaS market towards sustainable growth.
  • 27:16 Seek investment or adjust strategy for growth.
  • 32:49 Long-term planning critical for team alignment.
  • 39:06 Reliance on data key for organizational alignment.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

How Strategy Fueled a Creative Marketing Triumph with Billy Otteman of Scythe Robotics

55m · Published 16 Apr 06:00

Explore the art of infusing creativity into tech with insider tactics for engaging customers and shaping a marketing mindset within engineering cultures. Gain tips on fostering collaboration and building a brand that stands out!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 06:55 Relevance of engineering in marketing and agencies.
  • 08:57 Marketing principles integrate into tech communication and culture.
  • 13:33 Impact of communication on brand unity and success.
  • 17:29 Sharing and external validation of creative work.
  • 19:17 Consistency and routine are key for creativity.
  • 27:50 Embrace everyday awareness, find inspiration, and respond.
  • 35:25 Educating about marketing and visual representation.
  • 39:11 Customer centricity is vital for all departments.
  • 43:57 Emphasize customer needs and meaningful innovation process.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Shaping Strategy Through Stellar Customer Connections with Erica Ballard of bitewell

40m · Published 09 Apr 06:00

Discover the secret to fortifying businesses with ethical marketing practices and genuine customer connections. Gain wisdom on fostering open dialogue, leveraging research power, and integrating market savvy with strategy. Watch now, fuel growth, and chart a path to triumph with integrity!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 09:41 Marketers drive business strategy with customer insights.
  • 13:25 Overconfidence in lack of competition leads to apathy.
  • 15:07 Food marketed as weight loss, not health.
  • 20:22 Emphasizing the need for structure in communication.
  • 21:09 Strategists tend to ask probing questions.
  • 25:08 Navigating brand awareness and data-driven decisions.
  • 31:00 Authenticity and ethics are crucial in branding.
  • 34:38 Therapy, meditation, somatic healing for personal growth.
  • 35:26 CEOs need to embrace feedback for success.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Aligning Engineers with Strategic Marketing: A Master Class with Khushboo Goel

39m · Published 02 Apr 06:00

Embrace the synergy of minds and learn how to blend marketing magic with engineering excellence. Get valuable insights into bridging communication gaps and crafting strategies that resonate across departments. Tune in, align your team, and ascend to new heights of collaboration!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 05:36 Understand product launch purpose, engage with team.
  • 08:15 Collaborative approach to aligning priorities and strategies.
  • 12:55 Exec sponsor led internal alignment and marketing exercise.
  • 17:06 Consider pros and cons, provide multiple options.
  • 19:56 Seeking strategic partners, marketplace analysis, talent acquisition.
  • 23:00 Struggle to balance customer targeting and diversity.
  • 26:50 Intel partners with OEMs, local vendors for data-driven market analysis.
  • 28:20 Partnered to test market; studied audience.
  • 33:20 Open dialogue and agility key in marketing.
  • 35:34 Relying on AI for agile content creation.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Strategy Meets Technology: Thriving in the Age of AI with Mike Kaput of the Marketing AI Institute

56m · Published 26 Mar 06:00

Will AI be your next marketing co-pilot or the captain? Discover how to blend AI's analytical power with your creative spark for unbeatable strategies. Get the lowdown on AI's role in branding and how to stay wisely human in an automated world. Plus, we're dropping pro tips on the hottest AI tools to boost your game!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 05:29 AI will handle marketing tasks with ease.
  • 09:37 AI replacing jobs, new jobs created. Digital's impact.
  • 13:22 AI offers quick fixes, but human touch prevails.
  • 16:59 AI language models like ChatGPT have improved dramatically.
  • 20:04 Difficulty grasping context and human emotion in AI.
  • 24:12 Human assets essential for interpreting and responding.
  • 27:42 Innovation, creativity, and AI in marketing strategy.
  • 29:00 AI content generation must align with brand.
  • 33:27 Client-focused agency emphasizes empathy and emotional intelligence.
  • 37:07 Human wisdom essential for adapting and anticipating.
  • 40:14 Agency's competitive analysis reduces data input time.
  • 42:33 Wisdom trumps data analysis in AI evolution.
  • 45:15 AI's evolution sparks creative possibilities for writers.
  • 49:59 Impressive updates on ChatGPT, Claude 3.
  • 54:43 Team members fantastic, expertise in evolving topic.
  • 55:39 Marketing AI Conference, MAICON, emphasizes intelligence and humanity.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

Crisis Armor: AI Tools For Bulletproof Strategy With Liza Adams

36m · Published 19 Mar 06:00

Discover the intersection of AI and crisis management! Learn how to shield your biz with smart strategies, craft ironclad communication plans, and tackle the ethics behind AI tools. Your brand can't afford to miss this!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 04:30 AI: regulations, uncertainty, need for proactive management.
  • 09:32 Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce targeted in fraud.
  • 11:51 Importance of crisis plan in risk assessment.
  • 16:05 Key aspects of risk assessment and crisis planning.
  • 20:20 Ensure secrecy in negotiations through strategic communication.
  • 22:31 Crisis communication plan is vital for businesses.
  • 24:55 Unethical uses of AI and advanced monitoring.
  • 29:20 Prioritize content creation and data analytics insights.
  • 33:41 Personalized services require transparent customer provisions. Unmasking the black box of AI.
  • 34:58 Valuable insights on black box scenario in business.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

How to Build a Cult-Like Customer Base with Micaela Shaw

34m · Published 12 Mar 06:00

Ever wonder why your marketing feels like shouting into the void? Tune in to StrategyCast for an enlightening chat on building a customer-centric culture that actually listens!

We're revealing the strategies for breaking down silos between teams, making every department talk to customers, and crafting a brand message that hits home. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter strategies and hello to personalized communication that engages and converts!

And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.

==Let's Break It Down==

  • 05:07 Marketing and product alignment crucial for success.
  • 09:17 Use the "why" exercise to find motivation.
  • 11:58 Consistent customer interviews and surveys drive project success.
  • 13:41 Prioritize ideal customers, seek diverse feedback venues.
  • 18:29 Creativity and data inform effective marketing strategy.
  • 22:20 Organic search and content marketing are powerful.
  • 24:53 Challenges in targeted marketing and broader strategies.
  • 27:07 Brand guidelines should adapt to changing culture.
  • 31:16 AI tutor for kids, future of education.


==Where You Can Find Us==

  1. Website: https://strategycast.com/
  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/
  3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast


==Leave a Review==
Hey there, StrategyCast fans!
If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

StrategyCast has 522 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 290:53:20. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 26th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 10:11.

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