481 episodes

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.

StrategyCast Lori Jones from Avocet Communications

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 66 Ratings

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.

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

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

    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==
    Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast
    ==Leave a Review==
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    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!

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

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

    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==
    Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/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!

    • 55 min
    Shaping Strategy Through Stellar Customer Connections with Erica Ballard of bitewell

    Shaping Strategy Through Stellar Customer Connections with Erica Ballard of bitewell

    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==
    Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/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!

    • 40 min
    Aligning Engineers with Strategic Marketing: A Master Class with Khushboo Goel

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

    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==
    Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/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!

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

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

    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==
    Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/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!

    • 56 min
    Crisis Armor: AI Tools For Bulletproof Strategy With Liza Adams

    Crisis Armor: AI Tools For Bulletproof Strategy With Liza Adams

    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==
    Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/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!

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

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Wonderful program. I feel motivated when I listen to you podcast. Good job!

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Lori, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of marketing strategy and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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