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Steffen Horst
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Insider Secrets for Digitial Marketing Success

  1. 4 giờ trước

    AI in Marketing: Deciding Better, Not Just Producing More (with Ashley Bowlin)

    Most marketing teams are using AI to produce more: more content, more campaigns, more output. But the marketers pulling ahead are using it to decide better. In this episode, host Steffen Horst talks with Ashley Bowlin, a marketing and growth executive with nearly 20 years of experience helping SaaS and professional services companies grow through smarter go-to-market strategy, about what that shift actually looks like. Ashley specializes in the "glue functions" that connect brand, product, sales, and partnerships — and she's here to talk about using AI to think more clearly, not generate more noise. In this episode: [02:05] Why teams default to using AI for output instead of better decisions[04:38] Pressure-testing brand positioning and differentiation with AI[08:07] How AI search is changing buyer behavior — and why there are now 20-70 touchpoints in a B2B buying journey[11:40] Closing the gap between data insight and action[12:48] Using AI to align brand, product, sales, and partnerships without adding fragmentation[14:14] Why LLMs are "notorious for pleasing" — and how to train them not to[15:23] The "post-mortem" technique: asking AI to critique its own recommendation[16:49] Holding the line against content for content's sake[21:45] Where AI helps executive-level decisions — and where human judgment has to lead[24:58] Preserving the human element in an AI-driven marketing orgAbout Ashley Bowlin: Ashley Bowlin is a marketing and growth executive with nearly 20 years of experience across SaaS and professional services. She currently works at Top Echelon, a staffing and recruiting technology company with an ATS, CRM, and split-placement recruiter network. Connect with her on LinkedIn: Ashley Bowlin. Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Performance Delivered and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app: https://lovethepodcast.com/65692bc40e90de09ac168689

    26 phút

  2. 2 thg 7

    The Right to Win: How to Focus Your Go-to-Market Strategy

    Growing B2B companies often have products that can do dozens, even hundreds, of things — but that doesn't mean they should market all of them. In this episode of Performance Delivered, host Steffen Horst sits down with Rob Karel, Principal of GTM Perspective and former marketing executive at Precisely, Informatica, Lattice, and Okta, to break down a repeatable framework for identifying the handful of use cases where your company has a genuine "right to win." Rob shares: Why the busiest websites often signal the least focused go-to-market strategyHow to separate real market opportunity from internal wishful thinkingA two-axis scoring model for prioritizing use cases (and how to weight it for your market)Why 3–5 use cases beats 15–20, even at enterprise scaleHow Precisely narrowed 70+ sales plays down to 11 owned "right to win" use cases for 2026The difference between outbound and inbound GTM strategy — and how AI fits into the long tailWhy executive misalignment is the #1 reason prioritization frameworks turn into shelf-war Learn more about Symphonic Digital: symphonicdigital.com

    25 phút

  3. 15 thg 1

    AI Personas Explained: The Secret to Better SaaS Messaging

    AI has made content creation faster than ever — but for most B2B SaaS teams, it has also made messaging more generic, not more effective. In this episode of Performance Delivered: Insider Secrets to Marketing Success, host Steffen Horst is joined by Christopher Silvestri, Founder of Conversion Alchemy, to break down how SaaS companies can use AI personas, synthetic research, and AI-assisted workflows without losing clarity, differentiation, or brand voice. They explore why most messaging problems are not copy problems, but clarity problems, and why AI should be treated as an input system rather than an output shortcut. The conversation covers how to ground AI personas in real customer research, how to structure messaging frameworks that scale across teams, and where human judgment remains essential. This episode is especially relevant for B2B SaaS marketers, founders, product leaders, and growth teams navigating the intersection of AI, positioning, and go-to-market strategy. Key Topics Covered: Why AI tools do not fix messaging problemsThe difference between prompting and context engineeringHow to build AI personas based on real customer dataCommon mistakes SaaS teams make with AI-generated copyWhat a real AI-assisted messaging system looks likeHow to scale brand-consistent messaging without losing nuanceThe future of synthetic research in SaaS go-to-market teams 🔗 Learn more about Christopher Silvestri: https://conversionalchemy.net 🔗 Learn more about Symphonic Digital: https://www.symphonicdigital.com Subscribe to Performance Delivered for weekly conversations on performance marketing, AI strategy, and scalable growth.

    25 phút

  4. 06/11/2025

    Building a Brand That Moves People with Natasha Nikolaeva, Founder of StretchIt

    In this episode of Performance Delivered, host Steffen Horst speaks with Natasha Nikolaeva, founder of StretchIt, a leading wellness app and workplace platform helping people improve flexibility, mobility, and mindfulness through movement. Natasha shares her journey from practicing corporate law to becoming a wellness entrepreneur — and how she turned a personal struggle with back pain into a purpose-driven business that empowers people and organizations to move, feel better, and thrive. She reveals how StretchIt grew from an Instagram community into a global digital brand, the strategies behind its early marketing success, and how it continues to innovate in both the consumer and corporate wellness space. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Natasha turned her personal wellness journey into a purpose-driven business. The early marketing strategies that helped StretchIt gain global traction. Why consistency and community were key to building long-term engagement. The shift from consumer fitness to workplace wellness — and what Natasha learned entering the B2B market. How StretchIt uses competitions, challenges, and personalization to boost retention. The metrics that truly matter when scaling an app-based wellness business. How purpose, storytelling, and product design drive user trust and brand growth. CONNECT WITH OUR HOST & GUEST 🎙️ HOST: Steffen Horst  – Host, Performance Delivered Podcast 🔗 LinkedIn:Steffen Horst  👩‍💼 GUEST: Natasha Nikolaeva – Founder, StretchIt 🌐 Website: stretchitapp.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-nikolaeva-b108b92/ 📱 Instagram: @stretchitapp TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: From law to wellness entrepreneurship 01:20 – The spark behind StretchIt and Natasha’s personal story 03:30 – Building an app before launch and early marketing prep 05:00 – Instagram as the foundation for brand awareness 07:00 – Launching globally through community engagement 09:15 – Positioning StretchIt in a crowded wellness market 12:00 – Expanding from flexibility training to workplace wellness 13:50 – The shift to B2B and offline marketing strategies 15:00 – How StretchIt keeps users and employees engaged 17:50 – Retention strategies and the upcoming AI Coach feature 19:40 – The key business metrics that drive StretchIt’s growth 21:50 – How engagement differs between consumers and corporate users 24:40 – The power of small, consistent movement habits 25:30 – Where to connect and learn more about StretchIt The views and opinions expressed on the Performance Delivered podcast are solely those of the host and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Performance Delivered, and all rights of ownership and reproduction are retained. © 2025

    39 phút

  5. 30/10/2025

    AI Meets PR: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Media, Credibility, and Brand Visibility

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how audiences search, discover, and engage with information — and that means PR is evolving, too. In this episode, Jackson Wightman joins Steffen Horst to unpack how AI is reshaping media visibility, credibility, and the future of public relations. From Google’s shrinking search dominance to the rise of AI-driven “answer engines,” Jackson explains why earned media now plays a critical role in what AI surfaces and how brands can adapt before the landscape becomes fully commercialized. He also shares actionable steps for PR pros and brands to monitor their AI presence, tailor campaigns to different AI engines, and build true authority in the new era of intelligent search.

    31 phút

  6. 11/09/2025

    Trust as a Growth Driver in B2B: Insights from Kristin Oelke

    Trust is one of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of business growth. In this episode of Performance Delivered: Insider Secrets for Digital Marketing Success, host Stefan Horst speaks with Kristin Oelke, founder of Bright Rock Services and author of Trust: Unlocking B2B Growth in Today’s AI World. Kristin shares why trust erosion is the hidden growth killer, how companies can uncover blind spots, and what leaders can do to embed trust into every part of their business strategy. If you’re in B2B marketing, sales, or leadership, this conversation shows why building a strong “trust profile” is no longer optional—it’s your competitive advantage. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why trust erosion is often the biggest unseen barrier to growthThe role of marketing, sales, and customer success in building a public trust profileBlind spots leaders face when assuming customers and employees trust themHow to measure trust in meaningful ways with real-time signalsCase studies: how Bright Rock Services helped companies like CIS Group and Feedback Now strengthen their trust profileHow AI is both accelerating outreach and unintentionally eroding trust—and how to navigate that paradoxConnect with Us Visit symphonicdigital.comFollow us on X: @SymphonicHQ Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed on the “Performance Delivered” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Performance Delivered, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

    31 phút

  7. 04/09/2025

    Human-First SEO Skills in the Age of AI

    AI is transforming SEO, but the skills that make great marketers remain timeless. In this episode, Steffen Horst sits down with Lindsie Nelson (Symphonic Digital) and Andreas Voniatis (Arteos) to explore how empathy, validation, and adaptability can keep SEO strategies both smart and human-first. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why chasing algorithms is the wrong approachHow empathy sharpens SEO decisionsThe value of cross-channel collaboration in AI searchHow to validate AI insights with real customer dataThe evolving skills SEOs will need to thriveFeatured Guests: Lindsie Nelson – Head of SEO, Symphonic DigitalAndreas Voniatis – Founder, Arteos Resources & Links: Connect with Andreas on LinkedIn or visit Arteos at rtos.iaLearn more about Symphonic Digital at symphonicdigital.com The views and opinions expressed on the “Performance Delivered” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Performance Delivered, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

    34 phút

  8. 28/08/2025

    The Modern CMO Challenge with Karl Van den Bergh

    In this episode of Performance Delivered: Insider Secrets for Digital Marketing Success, host Steffen Horst explores the evolving challenges of the CMO role with Karl Van den Bergh, Chief Marketing Officer at Illumio. Karl shares insights from his 25+ year career leading marketing, product, and GM roles across startups and billion-dollar tech companies. Together, they unpack: Why the CMO role is uniquely difficult in today’s business environmentHow to build credibility and trust with boards and executive teamsThe “Plan on a Page” framework for aligning strategy, execution, and KPIsLeading with authenticity in campaigns and leadership cultureHow AI is transforming marketing workflows and the buyer’s journey Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Karl’s career journey 04:09 – Why the CMO role is uniquely difficult 06:16 – Building credibility and trust 09:00 – The “Plan on a Page” framework 13:30 – Building trust through transparency & authenticity 14:55 – What authenticity looks like in leadership and campaigns 19:30 – How AI is reshaping marketing 23:58 – Driving efficiency and conversion with AI 24:46 – Preparing for the rise of AI agents 27:20 – Why SEO is no longer enough 28:42 – Buyers already using ChatGPT to discover vendors 29:22 – Closing thoughts + how to connect with Karl 👉 Learn more about Illumio: https://www.illumio.com 👉 Learn more about Symphonic Digital: https://symphonicdigital.com

    29 phút
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    Steffen Horst
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    2018 - 2026
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    © 2024 Steffen Horst
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