B2B Agility™ with Greg Kihlström

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B2B Agility™ with Greg Kihlström

From the creators and host of the award-winning The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström podcast, comes B2B Agility™, a podcast focused on how B2B marketers and the brands they represent become category leaders and drive optimal results for the business and their customers. The show looks at B2B success in a variety of ways, all with a focus on the intersection of sales, marketing & technology. Guests will represent brands, consultancies, and platforms that enable B2B marketers to do their best work.

  1. Getting the most out of AI with the right data approach with Emily He, Gong

    1 DAY AGO

    Getting the most out of AI with the right data approach with Emily He, Gong

    To be truly successful with AI, capturing data is only the beginning. You need to understand and contextualize in terms of your business it to truly harness the power of artificial intelligence and get real returns. Today we’re going to talk about going beyond the hype of AI to get real, tangible results and unlock benefits that approaching data in the right way can enable. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Emily He, CMO at Gong. About Emily He Emily He is the Chief Marketing Officer at Gong. Ms. He leads all aspects of Gong’s marketing strategy and execution, helping the company accelerate its Revenue Intelligence category leadership. She has over 20 years of experience leading global GTM functions at Fortune 100 enterprises and high-growth technology startups. Ms. He joined Gong from Microsoft where she was the Corporate Vice President of Business Applications, responsible for leading global marketing strategy and driving business growth for products and services targeting line-of-business buyers, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. At Microsoft, she oversaw marketing strategy for Microsoft Copilot for business functions, including sales, marketing, service, finance, supply chain, and IT. Prior to Microsoft, Ms. He was the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Oracle. Ms. He was also the CMO of DoubleDutch (now Cvent) and the CMO of Saba Software (now Cornerstone Ondemand). Resources Gong website: https://www.gong.io/ The B2B Agility podcast website: https://www.b2bagility.com Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com  Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-agility/ Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com  B2B Agility with Greg Kihlström is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company"""

    31 min
  2. The power of gratitude in business with Brendan Kamm, Thnks

    NOV 19

    The power of gratitude in business with Brendan Kamm, Thnks

    Are you missing out on one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for building business relationships? What if a small, personalized gesture could mean more to your clients and colleagues than a raise or promotion? Today we’re exploring the power of gratitude in business with Brendan Kamm, Co-Founder and CEO of Thnks. We’ll discuss how small, meaningful acts of gratitude can strengthen business relationships, boost morale, and drive long-term success. About Brendan Kamm Brendan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thnks, where he is responsible for all day-to-day operations including Thnks’ strategic vision while advancing the platform’s tech capabilities and partner integrations. A media and technology veteran who spent more than 17 years focused on sales, product, and client development, Brendan is recognized for his ability to leverage innovation to drive revenue. Resources THNKS website: https://www.thnks.com The B2B Agility podcast website: https://www.b2bagility.com Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-agility/ Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com

    32 min
  3. AI as a collaborative teammate with Shannon Duffy, Asana

    NOV 12

    AI as a collaborative teammate with Shannon Duffy, Asana

    What if AI could be your invaluable sidekick? Imagine freeing up hours of your day by letting AI handle the repetitive tasks, so you can focus on the big picture. Is your team ready to make that shift - and how can you as a leader help enable that? Today we’re going to explore how AI can accelerate marketing velocity with Shannon Duffy, Chief Marketing Officer at Asana. We’ll dive into how AI can be a powerful collaborator, how marketing leaders can start using AI themselves, and how to encourage teams to integrate AI into their daily workflows. About Shannon Duffy Shannon Duffy is the Chief Marketing Officer at Asana, leading global marketing efforts, including corporate, product, growth, revenue, and engagement. Prior to Asana, Shannon held the role of Executive Vice President Cloud & Industry Marketing at Salesforce. In this role she guided messaging, experiences, and go-to-market strategy for their flagship products. A technology marketing veteran, Shannon has held leadership positions in the industry since 2003. Shannon graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Communications. Resources Asana website: https://www.asana.com The B2B Agility podcast website: https://www.b2bagility.com Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-agility/ Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com B2B Agility with Greg Kihlström is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company"

    28 min
  4. Discussing the marketing jobs market with Sue Keith, Landrum Talent Solutions

    NOV 5

    Discussing the marketing jobs market with Sue Keith, Landrum Talent Solutions

    In this special episode, brought to you by Landrum Talent Solutions, a national recruiting firm specializing in marketing and HR positions, we’re going to talk about a few things today, including the state of the job market and how elections, the economy, and AI are affecting the plans that hiring managers and job seekers are making for 2025. Joining host Greg Kihlstrom to discuss this topic is Sue Keith, Corporate Vice President at Landrum Talent Solutions. About Sue Keith Sue is Corporate Vice President at Landrum Talent Solutions. After many years as a marketing leader and consultant in the telecom, technology, satellite and association sectors, Sue joined Landrum Talent Solutions (formerly Ceres Talent) to marry her passion for helping organizations build effective marketing strategies with her love of connecting great people. Sue started her career as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche and then made the leap to marketing when she joined MCI, followed by a succession of senior marketing positions at various telecom companies. She serves on the Board of Aspire! Afterschool Learning and the Marketing and Communications Committee for Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS). She earned a dual major in Accounting and French from James Madison University and is a recovering CPA. Resources Landrum Talent Solutions: https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com The Agile Brand podcast website: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology - https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more at https://www.teksystems.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

    29 min
  5. Overcoming data silos with Brian Gates, RainFocus

    OCT 15

    Overcoming data silos with Brian Gates, RainFocus

    Welcome to today’s episode where we're going to talk about event data and personalized marketing with Brian Gates, SVP of Industry Strategy at RainFocus. We’ll explore how great data can drive marketing strategies, the balance between personalization and privacy, and strategies for overcoming data silos within organizations. About Brian Gates Brian Gates is the SVP of industry strategy at RainFocus, leading industry change through key partnerships, alignment with our client's sales and marketing goals, and overall market evolution. During his tenure at RainFocus, Brian has architected the organization's go-to-market strategy, created an award-winning account-based marketing program, and advanced the usage of data within event marketing. Prior to joining RainFocus in 2016, Brian built his own tech companies before leading innovations at other high-growth B2B SaaS CRM, MAP, and LMS providers. With over 20 years of marketing, product, and design leadership, Brian has gained expertise in elevating teams to do the seemingly impossible by aligning business outcomes to unimaginable client value. Resources The B2B Agility podcast website: https://www.b2bagility.com Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-agility/ Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com B2B Agility with Greg Kihlström is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company"

    26 min

  6. OCT 1

    Creating B2B content that engages and converts with Ryan Estes, Co-Founder of Wildcast

    In B2B marketing, creating content that not only engages but also converts is crucial. Today, we're joined by Ryan Estes, Co-Founder of Wildcast, who has leveraged podcasting as a powerful tool in this realm. He'll share insights into prioritizing ideas, maintaining consistency, and adapting to the latest marketing trends. Ryan Estes CO-FOUNDER AT WILDCAST AND KITCASTER Ryan is an American Buddhist entrepreneur. He co-founded Wildcast a podcast advertising platform for the world’s iconic technology brands. Wildcast helps business and tech podcasts add revenue to their operation. Ryan facilitates thousands of extraordinary conversions and conversations with podcasting. Ryan would like to talk about the role podcasts play in healing our ailing culture by creating profit for podcast hosts and value for podcast audiences.  Kitcaster currently serves 400+ clients and Wildcast is slated for their official launch August 21st 2023. Ryan is an expert in leveraging podcasts for meaning and profitability. Ryan’s audience on social media is greater than 10,000 and he is happy to share your episode with his fans!  Resources The B2B Agility podcast website: https://www.b2bagility.com Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-agility/ Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com B2B Agility with Greg Kihlström is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company"

    29 min

  7. SEP 24

    Customer-led growth with Elisabeth Zornes, Chief Customer Officer, Autodesk

    Today we’re going to talk about the strategies for driving customer-led growth with Elisabeth Zornes, Chief Customer Officer at Autodesk. We’ll explore how converging customer-facing departments enhance customer success and the role of technology in shaping these experiences. Elisabeth Zornes is a visionary Go-To-Market executive with a distinguished career defined by her strategic prowess in commercial strategy and digital transformation. Known for her unwavering commitment to excellence, Elisabeth has been a catalyst for innovative growth, bringing dynamic change and innovation to organizations she has served. Her leadership experience ranges from large multinational corporations such as Siemens, Cisco, and Microsoft to pioneering roles in dynamic startups. She is a driving force behind customer-led growth and a visionary advocate for digital transformation.​ Currently serving as Chief Customer Officer at Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design software, Elisabeth plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization's customer-centric initiatives. Her responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum of customer-facing functions. She oversees a substantial portfolio, including managing a $2.5 billion software renewal business and a $80 million Professional Services P&L. In addition, Elisabeth leads the Voice of Customer program, an initiative integral to shaping Autodesk's customer experience strategy. Resources Autodesk website: https://www.autodesk.com The B2B Agility podcast website: https://www.b2bagility.com Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://www.gregkihlstrom.com Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/b2b-agility/ Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com B2B Agility with Greg Kihlström is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company"

    31 min

  8. SEP 17

    Telling a unified story across diverse audiences and product portfolios with Ajay Kumar, CMO at ManageEngine

    Welcome to today's episode where we will explore how to tell a unified story while marketing several products to several audiences. Joining us is Ajay Kumar, Head of Global Marketing and Chief Evangelist at ManageEngine, to discuss this and more. Ajay Kumar KG is the Head of Global Marketing and Chief Evangelist, ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation. He has been instrumental in creating a niche in the B2B and Enterprise IT Management marketing space. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry and more than 17 years with Zoho Corp., Ajay has a wealth of expertise in go-to-market strategies, brand positioning, demand generation, social media, product marketing, solutions marketing, and media & analyst relations. RESOURCES Register for the Medallia CX Day webinar: Building Loyalty: How Top Brands Create Forever Customers with CX - https://bit.ly/3M7dkQM Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

    29 min
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From the creators and host of the award-winning The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström podcast, comes B2B Agility™, a podcast focused on how B2B marketers and the brands they represent become category leaders and drive optimal results for the business and their customers. The show looks at B2B success in a variety of ways, all with a focus on the intersection of sales, marketing & technology. Guests will represent brands, consultancies, and platforms that enable B2B marketers to do their best work.

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