The Sticky CMO

Tom Basgil

Becoming indispensable as a CMO isn’t easy. That’s where we come in. On “The Sticky CMO” podcast, expert guests join award-winning marketer Tom Basgil to share cutting-edge strategy and help you level up where it matters. From social strategy to funnel optimization, each episode is packed with actionable tips for marketers looking to become irreplaceable in their organizations. Join the new wave of Sticky CMOs. To find out more, visit tombasgil.com

  1. 1 APR

    AI & the Death of the Sales Funnel: Transforming Product Demos with Natalie Marcotullio

    How do you stand out when AI lets every SaaS product ship features faster than ever? In this episode, Tom Basgil speaks with Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth and Product Marketing at Navattic, about how AI is revolutionizing the world of product demos. Natalie shares her insights on how platforms like Navattic enable brands to create engaging, high-conversion demos faster and more efficiently than ever before. They explore the shift from no-code to AI-assisted "vibe coding," and how these advancements allow marketers to deliver more personalized, interactive experiences without needing deep technical expertise. Natalie also discusses the key to building product demos that stand out and resonate with potential customers, as well as how Navattic is helping businesses accelerate their sales cycles by giving prospects hands-on product experiences earlier. Dive into the episode: (00:00) The Shift from No-Code to AI (01:30) Balancing Technical Foundations with AI Assistance (03:20) How Navattic Automates the Demo "Zero to One" Phase (05:30) What is an Interactive Demo? (06:34) Differentiating the Sales Experience in B2B (08:27) Strategic Risks: Building a Homegrown Customer Portal (10:30) Pitching Long-Term Projects as Experiments (13:04) How Demos Improve Pipeline Quality and Conversion (14:39) Common Pitfalls: Tutorial vs. Strategic Narrative (15:47) Prioritization and Deep Work for Marketing Leaders If you’re ready to prove your worth, lead with clarity, and make marketing impossible to ignore, this is your show. Because when the stakes are high, the marketers who stick are the ones who truly lead. Subscribe now and be part of the next generation of Sticky CMOs. Connect with Natalie Marcotullio https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marcotullio/ Connect with Tom Basgil https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombasgil/ Sticky Tactics https://www.stickytactics.com/ Produced in partnership with Share Your Genius www.shareyourgenius.com

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Becoming indispensable as a CMO isn’t easy. That’s where we come in. On “The Sticky CMO” podcast, expert guests join award-winning marketer Tom Basgil to share cutting-edge strategy and help you level up where it matters. From social strategy to funnel optimization, each episode is packed with actionable tips for marketers looking to become irreplaceable in their organizations. Join the new wave of Sticky CMOs. To find out more, visit tombasgil.com