Demand Gen Chat

Chili Piper
Demand Gen Chat Podcast

Demand Gen Chat is a Chili Piper podcast hosted by Tara Robertson. Join us as we sit down with B2B marketing leaders to hear about the latest tactics and campaigns that are driving pipeline and revenue. If you’re looking for tactical ways to improve your marketing, this podcast is for you!

  1. 25/09/2023

    How The Best B2B Marketers Are Measuring Success in 2023 with Jason Bradwell from B2B Better

    Jason Bradwell, founder of B2B Better, joins Tara Robertson on Demand Gen Chat to discuss the relevance of marketing qualified leads (MQLs) in B2B marketing. Jason argues that MQLs are still important in certain contexts, particularly in enterprise settings with long sales cycles and complex buying committees. He emphasizes the need for a clear definition of what constitutes an MQL and aligning with sales on the criteria. They also discuss the shift towards longer buying cycles and the importance of targeting the entire buying committee. Jason advises marketers to focus on building their own platforms and email lists, as well as experimenting with AI tools to streamline productivity. Episode Links:Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/ Check out B2B Better: https://www.b2b-better.com/ Jason’s viral LinkedIn post about events: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jasonbradwell_you-spend-120000-on-a-booth-next-to-the-activity-7087107819891499008--8D8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Listen to the B2B Better podcast episode with Kyle Lacy: https://pod.co/b2b-better-1/v1-final-m4a Jason’s A2E prioritization framework on Marketing Powerups: https://marketingpowerups.com/podcast/jason-bradwell-a2e-framework/ Check out Descript’s AI audio tools: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=2elBZw Follow Lucy Heskins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyheskins/ Check out Grain AI: https://grain.com/ Follow Jason on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jasonbradwell Check out Jason’s newsletter B2B Bite: https://b2bbite.substack.com/ For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Jason Bradwell 0:00:44 Jason's contrarian take on MQLs and their relevance 0:04:33 Importance of lead scoring and account scoring in B2B marketing 0:08:28 Longer and more complex B2B buying cycles and the need to target multiple personas 0:10:47 Scrutinizing marketing budgets and the need to shift focus 0:11:34 Tips for making the case to cut back on ineffective marketing tactics 0:17:19 Using branded content as an ABM play and repurposing content for sales enablement 0:20:00 Metrics to track in longer B2B sales...

    41 min
  2. 11/09/2023

    How To Drive Pipeline with Interactive Demos with Natalie Marcotullio from Navattic

    Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth and Operations at Navattic, joins Tara Robertson, Head of Demand Gen at Chili Piper, to discuss the influence of B2B marketing teams on buyers. Natalie challenges the idea that marketers have complete control over the buyer's journey and emphasizes the importance of understanding how buyers actually make purchasing decisions. She shares her experience of growing inbound pipeline at Navattic and explains how the marketing team has shifted its focus from brand awareness to targeted campaigns. Natalie also provides insights into the implementation of interactive demos on websites and offers tips for promoting and rolling out this type of content. Episode Links: Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Natalie Marcotullio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marcotullio/ Check out Navattic: https://www.navattic.com/ Listen to Navattic’s podcast Revenue on the Rocks: https://pod.co/revenue-on-the-rocks Check out Mutiny: https://www.mutinyhq.com/ Metadata’s playbooks: https://metadata.io/playbooks/ Read the B2B Buyer Journey Report: https://www.chilipiper.com/post/b2b-buying-journey-report Follow Arthur Castillo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-castillo/ Follow Andrew Capland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/ Follow Brendan Hufford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanhufford/ Follow Mark Huber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehuber For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest, Natalie Marcotullio 0:00:48 Discussion on the influence of B2B marketing teams on buyers 0:02:26 Conversation on the importance of buyer intent 0:03:14 Focus of the second half of the year and transitioning to a more targeted approach 0:04:51 Importance of word of mouth leads and website traffic 0:06:09 Strategies for getting a gut check from others on the team 0:08:04 Metrics and goals focused on pipeline and MQLs 0:09:36 Challenges and tips for implementing interactive demos on websites 0:13:26 Addressing concerns about the impact of interactive demos on demo request numbers 0:16:48 Recommendations for promoting and rolling out interactive demos 0:19:22 Balancing CTA options and the role of interactive demos in the buyer's journey 0:23:29 Making tough cuts or pausing programs and evaluating campaign performance 0:27:57 Importance of organic content and repurposing existing content 0:30:15 Niche content and the value of customer insights 0:31:35 Exploring partnerships and joint customer enablement 0:35:05 Recommended marketers to follow on LinkedIn 0:35:45 Under the radar tactic: teasing content on LinkedIn 0:36:58 Wrap up Demand Gen Chat is a Chili Piper podcast hosted by Tara Robertson. Join us as we sit down with B2B marketing leaders to hear about the latest tactics and campaigns that are driving pipeline and revenue. If you’re looking for tactical ways to improve your marketing, this podcast is for you!

    38 min
  3. 21/08/2023

    How To Nail Your First Quarter in a New Marketing Role with Grant Duncan from HST Pathways

    Grant Duncan, VP Marketing at HST Pathways, joins Tara Robertson on Demand Gen Chat to discuss the importance of keeping the top-level menu on landing pages, the use of AI in marketing, and his checklist of metrics for starting a new marketing role. Grant emphasizes the need for a buyer-friendly landing page experience and highlights the potential of generative AI in saving time for marketers. He also shares his tips for starting a new role, including conducting industry research, setting onboarding goals, and building trust with the team. Grant discusses his focus on bookings and pipeline metrics at HST Pathways and the upcoming initiatives he is excited about. Episode Links:Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Grant Duncan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantmduncan/ ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ OpenAI API: https://openai.com/product Opus: https://www.opus.pro/ RACI project management framework: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/raci-chart/ Follow Allison Loehman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonloehman/ Check out Gong: https://www.gong.io/ Check out Grant’s website: https://thisisgrant.com/ For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest, Grant Duncan 0:01:05 Discussion on the debate around removing top-level menus from landing pages 0:04:19 Grant's experience using AI during his time off 0:08:26 Tips for marketers starting new roles 0:14:23 Metrics to focus on in the first 30 days of a new role 0:21:43 Top priorities and focus areas for Grant at HST Pathways 0:24:07 Weekly and monthly metrics Grant tracks 0:30:32 Changes and improvements made to existing programs 0:34:57 Under the radar tactic: listening to Gong calls and sharing insights 0:36:26 Where to find more about Grant and his content Demand Gen Chat is a Chili Piper podcast hosted by Tara Robertson. Join us as we sit down with B2B marketing leaders to hear about the latest tactics and campaigns that are driving pipeline and revenue. If you’re looking for tactical ways to improve your marketing, this podcast is for you!

    38 min
  4. 07/08/2023

    How GTM Teams Should Be Using AI with Jen Allen-Knuth from Lavender.ai

    Jen Allen Knuth, Community Growth at Lavender, joins Tara Robertson, Head of Demand Gen at Chili Piper, to discuss the power of community in marketing and sales. Jen shares her hot take on the current trend of creating communities just for the sake of having one, emphasizing the importance of listening and observing to identify unmet needs. She also highlights the role of community in creating a safe space for learning and support. Jen reflects on her transition from sales to marketing and emphasizes the need for sales and marketing to work together to open conversations and create curiosity. She shares insights into Lavender's go-to-market strategy, which includes a focus on events and community-led growth. Jen also discusses the use of AI in marketing and sales, emphasizing the importance of a human-first approach and responsible use of technology. Episode Links:Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Jen Allen-Knuth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demandjen1/ Check out Lavender: https://www.lavender.ai/ Follow Will Aitken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justwillaitken/ Watch Sales Feed: https://www.youtube.com/c/salesfeedtube Follow Todd Clouser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddclouser/ Follow Chelsea Castle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseacastle/ Follow Will Allred: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamallred/ Follow Will Balance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmb1/ Check out GTM Partners: https://gtmpartners.com/ Check out: SDR Leader: https://www.sdrleader.com/ Follow Sam Nelson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realsamnelson/ Check out Refine Labs: https://www.refinelabs.com/ Follow Travis Tyler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-scott-tyler/ Check out PandaDoc: https://www.pandadoc.com/ Check out Salesbricks: https://www.salesbricks.com/ For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest, Jen Allen-Knuth 0:01:19 Discussion on the buzzword of "community" in...

    32 min
  5. 24/07/2023

    What You Need to Know Before Starting ABM with Jodi Cerretani from RollWorks

    Jodi Cerretani, VP of Revenue Marketing at RollWorks, challenges the notion that the MQL is dead. She believes that the MQL is still important and that marketers have an obligation to drive higher quality MQLs with a Fit-focused approach. Jodi shares how her team defines MQLs and the signals they use to pass leads to sales. She also discusses the importance of expanding the number and categories of signals used at the top of the funnel. Jodi emphasizes the need for marketers to be efficient and drive results that align with sales. She shares how her team is cutting back on large conferences and focusing on smaller, more targeted engagements. Episode Links:Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Jodi Cerretani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodicerretani/ Checkout RollWorks: https://www.rollworks.com/ Checkout Bombora: https://bombora.com/ Checkout G2: https://www.g2.com/ Read RollWorks blog: https://www.rollworks.com/resources/blog For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest, Jodi Cerretani 0:01:20 Jodi's disagreement with the idea that MQLs are dead 0:02:41 Jodi's definition of MQLs 0:04:40 The scoring and account targeting process at RollWorks 0:08:17 The different signals and categories of signals used at the top of the funnel 0:10:43 The upcoming launch of the "Hot Contacts" capability 0:12:15 Challenges faced in hitting targets and adjusting MQL definitions 0:15:42 The impact of COVID-19 on marketing strategies and programs 0:19:25 The metrics covered in weekly business reviews 0:23:22 The role of marketing operations in dashboard setup and reporting 0:25:02 The focus on efficiency and the reduction of testing budgets 0:26:08 The shift away from large conferences and towards smaller engagements 0:28:13 The importance of complete and accurate data for effective marketing 0:30:05 The excitement for the transformation of marketing towards efficiency 0:32:56 The value of learning from practitioners and peer-to-peer engagements 0:35:33 The power of the "Hot Contacts" capability for unlocking demand 0:38:29 The use of gifting and summarized takeaways for virtual events 0:40:48 The anticipation of marketing's role in strategic conversations 0:46:42 The under-the-radar game changer of "Hot Contacts" 0:49:14 Where to find more about Jodi and RollWorks' content Demand Gen Chat is a Chili Piper podcast hosted by Tara Robertson. Join us as we sit down with B2B marketing leaders to hear about the latest tactics and campaigns that are driving pipeline and revenue. If you’re looking for tactical ways to improve your marketing, this podcast is for you!

    51 min
  6. 10/07/2023

    How LinkedIn's Marketing Team Uses LinkedIn with Alex Rynne from LinkedIn

    Alex Rynne, the leader of global content and social strategy for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, joins Tara Robertson on Demand Gen Chat to discuss the power of creativity in B2B marketing. They debunk the myth that B2B marketing is boring and share insights from LinkedIn's research on the growing importance of creative campaigns in the B2B space. They also discuss the impact of thought leadership and emotional advertising on B2B buyers, as well as the importance of building relationships and nurturing leads through top-of-the-funnel content. Alex also shares her excitement about the upcoming Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and LinkedIn's plans to host live broadcasts and release a State of B2B Marketing Report. Episode Links:Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Alex Rynne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarynne/ Check out LinkedIn’s B2B Marketing tools: https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions Follow LinkedIn Collective: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/linkedin-collective/ Read the LinkedIn-Edelman B2B Thought Leadership Report: https://www.edelman.com/expertise/Business-Marketing/2022-b2b-thought-leadership-impact-report Check out the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity: https://www.canneslions.com/ Read the Linkedin-Ipsos Research “The Global State of B2B Marketing”: https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-benchmark Watch the LinkedIn Live at Cannes Lions 2022 featuring Emily Graham on Juneteenth: https://www.linkedin.com/events/juneteenth-thejourneytowardequi6942158723423354880/theater/ Read the CMO Council report on Customer Lifetime Value: https://www.cmocouncil.org/about/media-center/press-releases/new-report-finds-opportunity-to-re-think-customer-lifetime-value Follow Bozoma Saint John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bozoma-saint-john-0305441/ Read Bozma’s book “The Urgent Life”: https://www.amazon.com/Urgent-Life-Story-Love-Survival/dp/0593300173 Read LinkedIn’s Marketing & Advertising Blog: https://www.linkedin.com/business/marketing/blog For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    44 min
  7. 26/06/2023

    How B2B Marketers Can Create Hype Cycles with Emir Atli from HockeyStack

    In this episode of Demand Gen Chat, Emir Atlı, Co-Founder and CRO at HockeyStack joins Tara Robertson to talk about the amazing growth at HockeyStack has seen recently, mainly thanks to their LinkedIn presence. He shares how HockeyStack creates hype around their product by launching new features every two weeks and turning small additions into teasers. Emir also discusses how they turn customer feedback into marketing announcements and free products. In addition, Emir discusses his current focus on building a new media company called The Flow, where every hire is turned into a content piece, and how they are rebranding HockeyStack around the core message of easy and quick attribution. Episode Links:Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Emir Atli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emircatli/ Check out HockeyStack: https://hockeystack.com/ Check out The Flow: https://hockeystack.com/the-flow HockeyStack’s Y Combinator documentary: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7059533487497768962-YRqI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Follow Justin Rowe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-rowe-4043339b/ Follow Dee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paidthacosttobedaboss/ Follow Canberk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canberkbeker/ Follow Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkosoglow/ Check out Lavendar.ai: https://www.lavender.ai/ Check out Navattic: https://www.navattic.com/ Check out Clearbit: ​​https://clearbit.com/ For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ Timestamps:  0:00:00 Introduction to the episode and Emir  0:00:26  Emir's take on marketing and how to be interesting.   0:01:52  The importance of creating hype and announcements for product launches.   0:02:58  Balancing marketing announcements with technical updates and feedback from customers.   0:04:05  Focus on the current quarter and how new hires will change day-to-day tasks.   0:04:36  Turning everything into a content piece and building a connection with the audience.   0:05:07  Focus on The Flow, a new media company, and building a dedicated show for the team.   0:06:12  Making every team member an expert in their own area and coming up...

    37 min
  8. 12/06/2023

    Partner with RevOps To Exceed Your Growth Targets with Rosalyn Santa Elena at The RevOps Collective

    In this episode of Demand Gen Chat, Rosalyn Santa Elena, Founder and CRO at The RevOps Collective shares her insights on how working closely with RevOps can be key for marketers to succeed, especially in tough times. Rosalyn talks about the rise of revenue operations as a function and how it is being talked about more in a marketing sense. She recommends that revenue operations should support the entire customer lifecycle, from top of funnel through being a customer, driving customer success, renewals, growth, and post-sales. She also shares her thoughts on how companies can learn from their customers and feed that knowledge back into their demand gen engine. Episode Links: Follow Tara Robertson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Rosalyn Santa Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalyn-santa-elena/ Check out The RevOps Collective: https://therevopscollective.com/ Follow Udi Ledegor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udiledergor/ Check out the Revenue Engine podcast: https://www.growthforum.io/podcasts/revenue-engine For even more marketing tips… 🌶️ Sign up for the spiciest newsletter in B2B: https://www.chilipiper.com/email-signup 🌶️ Check us out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chilipiper/ 0:00:00 Introduction and overview 0:01:49 The rise of revenue operations (RevOps) as a function 0:02:30 The structure of RevOps teams 0:03:40 The importance of a holistic approach to the customer journey 0:04:07 The shift in focus for marketers towards customer success 0:05:15 The importance of learning from customer behavior 0:06:20 The impact of Rev Ops on marketing 0:07:17 The challenges of implementing Rev Ops 0:08:47 The future of Rev Ops 0:09:55 Summarizing RevOps 0:11:14 Tracking key indicators for conversion 0:12:15 Importance of defining the right ICP 0:14:07 Focusing on what's working and pausing what's not 0:15:03 The importance of constant analysis and A/B testing 0:16:11 The role of RevOps in providing insights for pivoting quickly 0:16:17 The importance of alignment and collaboration between RevOps and Marketing Ops 0:17:48 The significance of having alignment across goals, strategy, and metrics 0:19:21 The value of leveraging Marketing Ops as a strategic partner 0:20:15 The importance of sharing insights between RevOps and Marketing Ops 0:21:19 Companies seeking strategic advice from Rev Ops experts 0:21:37 The rise of RevOps as a strategic partner for marketing 0:22:41 The challenge of aligning Marketing Ops and RevOps 0:23:49 More alignment around RevOps and embracing it as a driver of revenue 0:25:08 The excitement around social media and building brand presence 0:26:12 Wrapping up

    28 min

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Demand Gen Chat is a Chili Piper podcast hosted by Tara Robertson. Join us as we sit down with B2B marketing leaders to hear about the latest tactics and campaigns that are driving pipeline and revenue. If you’re looking for tactical ways to improve your marketing, this podcast is for you!

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