
In this episode Mark Schaefer announces a major shift for The Marketing Companion while co‑host Sandy Carter discusses how deep‑fake technology is flooding even top brands and leaders, eroding trust. They explore how the accelerating pace of AI is reshaping marketing tactics, forcing faster decision‑making and new creative approaches. The conversation also looks at the emergence of humanoid AI agents and what that means for human‑centric branding. Both hosts draw on their expertise—Schaefer as a marketing strategist and author, and Carter as a former IBM/AWS leader and AI‑first advocate—to argue that authenticity will become a premium commodity.

In this episode, Refine Labs CEO Megan Bowen and host Evan Kirstel explore how B2B marketing must transform for the AI era, critiquing outdated MQL‑centric models and championing a buyer‑centric, data‑driven approach. Bowen outlines the "Brand, Demand, Expand" three‑pillar go‑to‑market...
In this episode, Tom Hunt interviews Aditya Shivkumar, co‑founder of Resolve Disputes Online, about his shift from litigation lawyer to legal‑tech entrepreneur and how his courtroom analytical skills powered RDO’s successful pivot to online dispute resolution. He explains how the...

In this episode, SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin walks listeners through the suite of new SaaStr AI tools, showcasing the AI Mentor, valuation calculator, pitch‑deck analyzer, benchmarking system, and a VC matchmaking platform that have already engaged thousands of founders. He...

Mark Appel, CMO of Sendcloud, outlines the company’s 2026 international scaling plan, highlighting cross‑functional GTM alignment, a hybrid PLG/SLG approach, and the identification of compounding growth loops across eight European markets. He details the integration of AI agents as SDRs...

In this episode, Deema Tamimi, VP Marketing at The Brief, discusses the growing need to humanise B2B brands amid AI‑driven sameness, arguing that customers now crave genuine soul, artistry and love rather than generic team photos. She shares insights from...

In this episode, Gabie Boko explains how NetApp shifted from a scattered "brand of commas" to a unified narrative centered on Intelligent Data Infrastructure, creating a single promise that aligns the entire organization. By defining "strategic demand" as a company‑wide...
In this episode, Chloe Wix, Spotify’s Global Head of Product and Commercial Growth, explains how Spotify’s advertising platform has evolved from big branding pushes to a self‑service, always‑on model, detailing the split between the walled‑garden Ads Manager and the programmatic...

In this episode, host Michael Stelzner and guest Amy Landino explore how creators can build thought leadership on YouTube using the Four P's framework—Purpose, Positioning, Production, and Promotion. Landino shares practical tactics for turning expertise into long‑form video content that...

In this episode, Michael Liebowitz explains that effective B2B messaging must speak to the brain’s emotional "critter" center by clearly stating the main outcome a client receives and the company’s core beliefs, rather than just listing features. He warns marketers...

In this episode, SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin, Chief AI Officer Amelia LeRutte, and Qualified founder‑CEO Kraig Swensrud dissect how AI is reshaping B2B go‑to‑market strategies, from building effective AI agents to the pressure of staying ahead of adoption curves. They...

In this episode, Refine Labs CEO Megan Bowen outlines the core fundamentals of modern B2B growth, emphasizing the shift from analog to AI‑driven buying and the need to align go‑to‑market strategies around real buyer behavior. She details how a data‑validated...

Emily Thompson, Marketing Manager at CoSchedule, shares practical tactics for B2B social media, emphasizing content pillars, batching, realistic posting goals, and the importance of creativity and trust. She contrasts B2B and BC strategies, warns against common mistakes, and highlights empowering...

Mark Schaefer and Andy Crestodina revisit timeless marketing fundamentals—strong branding, live events, and even the provocative power of sex—while framing them against today’s AI‑driven landscape. They argue that despite new tools, the core human drivers of connection and experience remain...

The episode explores how new CMOs can secure quick, visible wins in their first 90 days by listening, gathering data, and delivering early results that build trust and credibility. Laura MacGregor emphasizes intentional early moves, Julie Kaplan highlights pre‑day‑one interviews...
In this episode, Tom Hunt, founder and CEO of Fame, explains that B2B growth hinges on deep employee retention and a razor‑sharp niche strategy that cuts through content saturation. He outlines three non‑negotiables for podcast expansion and highlights the $50...

In this episode, Adrian Dahlin explains how B2B SaaS marketers must shift from a traditional channel‑focused SEO approach to an authority‑centric strategy that positions their content for AI‑driven search engines, or Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). He highlights the growing importance...

In this episode, Brett Queener—partner at Bonfire Ventures and former Salesforce go‑to‑market leader—dissects how application software is evolving under AI pressure, emphasizing that only truly differentiated, "WTF" products can thrive. He argues that commoditized tech stacks and rapid AI‑driven development...

In this episode, host Matt Sciannella and guest Ky Shaw break down proven performance‑marketing tactics for B2B pipeline generation, from high‑intent offers and direct‑response LinkedIn ads to calculators and incentivized demos, while tying them to a broader go‑to‑market framework that...

In this episode, RS Raghavan, CEO and Co‑Founder of Animaker, explains how his passion for visual storytelling led to an AI‑powered platform that turns text prompts into studio‑quality videos in minutes, dramatically simplifying video creation for marketers, sales teams, and...

In this episode, host Drew interviews Udi Ledergor of Gong, author of "Courageous Marketing," to challenge B2B marketers to break out of stale best‑practice routines and infuse creativity, confidence, and company‑wide ownership into their strategies. Udi outlines three common traps—over‑reliance...

In this episode, Steffen Hedebrandt, CMO and co‑founder of Dreamdata, reveals a contrarian B2B growth playbook that leverages “unserious” LinkedIn content—memes, screenshots—to generate serious pipeline. He explains how to engineer organic LinkedIn posts that tie brand awareness directly to revenue...

In this episode, Joshua Leatherman shares a field‑tested framework for turning marketing from a collection of activities into outcome‑driven systems that earn CFO and CRO support, emphasizing clear SQO definitions, shared attribution, and rapid follow‑up. He explains how to build...

In this episode, host explores how behavioral science can boost conversion rates by applying psychology‑based tactics to pricing, perceived quality, and decision‑making. Guest Richard Shotton explains key principles such as loss aversion, social proof, and anchoring, showing how they can...

In this episode, Hyein Yoon explains that Korean B2B marketing differs from the West in its collectivist culture, hierarchical decision‑making, and relationship‑driven approach, meaning firms must prioritize trust‑building and offline interactions before pitching products. She warns against copying Western tactics,...

In this episode, Refine Labs CEO Megan Bowen outlines the shifting B2B buying journey—from analog to AI‑driven research—and how marketers must realign go‑to‑market engines around a data‑validated Ideal Customer Profile, a strategic narrative, and the "Brand, Demand, Expand" growth model....

In this episode, Ricardo Ghekiere of BetterPic explains how his AI headshot company generated $4 million using a pure one‑time‑payment model, leveraging smart pricing, affiliate SEO, and low‑cost AI infrastructure instead of traditional MRR. He details tactics such as aggressive price...

In this episode, host Drew discusses the pitfalls of fragmented B2B marketing and how integrated campaigns can unify messaging, motion, and measurement. Guests Kelly Hopping, Scott Morris, and Marni Carmichael share practical frameworks—goal‑driven themes, a hub‑and‑spoke model, and tight SDR...
In this episode of Marketing Over Coffee, host John Wall and Chris Penn sit down with Katie Robbert, CEO of Trust Insights, to discuss the importance of clean data and how it underpins effective AI strategies. They break down the...

In this episode, host interviews email strategist Jessica Best about transforming basic email blasts into automated revenue engines. She outlines three tiers of email automation—triggered, behavior‑based, and lifecycle sequences—that deliver personalized messages at optimal moments, freeing marketers from manual sends....

In this episode, host Harsha Chachadi explores how FM is redefining Account‑Based Marketing by shifting from a support‑centric model to a client‑centric growth engine, emphasizing personalized, one‑account‑at‑a‑time strategies. He discusses practical tactics for aligning sales and marketing, leveraging data to...
In this episode, host Tom Hunt talks with Koby Conrad about how Rupa Health grew from $5 M to $75 M by using doctor‑influencers as full‑time, equity‑bearing employees. Conrad explains that turning the company’s podcast and “Rupa University” into profit‑center assets and...

In this episode, CMO Nicholle Stacey explains how B2B firms can boost web traffic by starting with a thorough SEO audit, aligning content with their Ideal Customer Profile, and fixing technical issues to improve domain health. She stresses that quality,...

In this episode, Snowflake’s founding CRO Chris Degnan and CMO Denise Persson explain how the AI era has reshaped the company’s culture, security posture and data‑first strategy, enabling both marketing and sales teams to automate busywork and deliver more personalized experiences....

In this episode, Michael Watkins and host Drew Neisser discuss how CMOs can shift from tactical execution to strategic leadership by adopting an enterprise‑wide mindset. They introduce Watkins’ RPM model—Recognize, Prioritize, Mobilize—as a framework for elevating strategic thinking across marketing...

In this episode, VP of Marketing Will Gardiner argues that the core principles of traditional public relations are the foundation of successful B2B growth strategies in 2025. He explains how Vertice leverages high‑quality thought leadership, data‑driven creativity, and emerging tactics...

The episode reveals that 60% of marketers now use AI daily, highlighting a rapid jump from 37% in just a year and debunking common myths about AI-driven job loss. It uncovers the top unexpected challenge marketers face with AI and...

In this episode, Leah Nurik, CEO of Brandi, explains how the shift from traditional search to generative AI tools is creating a new discipline called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), which she likens to the next evolution of SEO. She details...

In this episode, Sandy Ono, EVP and CMO of OpenText, explains how adopting a "CMO+" role expands a marketer’s remit to include partnership and alliance leadership, turning growth into a shared revenue responsibility. She outlines three pillars of success—mindset, skillset,...
In this episode, Meta’s VP of Marketing Science Alex Schultz walks listeners through the fundamentals of digital marketing—from the underlying infrastructure and channel mix to advanced topics like targeting, untargeting, and measuring customer lifetime value and marginal returns. He shares...

In this episode, host interviews Georgiana Laudi about implementing a customer‑led growth model to create predictable, recurring revenue, moving away from scattered, trial‑and‑error marketing tactics. Laudi explains how aligning product development, messaging, and sales around real customer outcomes builds sustainable...

In this episode, Sam Dunning of Breaking B2B outlines how B2B marketing teams can generate pipeline in just 90 days by focusing on high‑intent SEO rather than chasing volume. He warns against common pitfalls like the “traffic trap,” low‑intent keywords,...