The Marketer's Edge

Mark Sneider

Insightful interviews with senior level marketing executives to help them better their approach to marketing their own business and to give agencies more informed perspective into the marketing world so they can improve their chances of winning new business.

  1. The Marketer's Edge Interview with Marcie Vogelpohl, Marketing Manager at Verst Logistics

    13/12/2024

    The Marketer's Edge Interview with Marcie Vogelpohl, Marketing Manager at Verst Logistics

    What We Discussed: In today's interview with Marcie Vogelpohl, we discussed a wide variety of issues: Overview of Verst Logistics and Marcie’s role as Marketing ManagerHow Verst differentiates itself from competitors such as TQLVerst's involvement in local community initiatives and charitable organizationsMarketing strategies utilized by Verst, including targeted approaches for different industries and adapting messages based on customer needskey challenges faced by the logistics industry, such as labor shortages and rising fuel costs, along with how Verst addresses these challengesMarketing efforts focused on attracting potential employees and how leadership is involved in enhancing employee recruitment strategiesVarious digital marketing tactics employed by Verst, including Google ads, social media presence, and engagement with industry publicationsImportance of conducting annual customer satisfaction surveys to gather feedback and make improvements in service delivery based on customer insightsMarcie's previous experience in marketing agencies and how it shapes her approach and skills in her current role at VerstMarcie's active participation in industry associations such as TMC, which provides valuable networking opportunities and insightsMarcie’s advice for marketers thinking about bringing an agency partner onboardMarcie’s advice for agencies reaching out to marketers, such as herselfThanks Marcie for a great interview! Want to watch more of The Marketer’s Edge interviews? If so, click here.

    24 min
  2. The Marketer's Edge Interview with Ken Fenyo, Chief Marketing Officer at Grabango

    09/08/2024

    The Marketer's Edge Interview with Ken Fenyo, Chief Marketing Officer at Grabango

    What We Discussed: In today's interview with Ken Fenyo, we discussed a wide variety of issues: What it is Grabango does and Ken’s role within the organizationKen’s responsibilities in marketing, focusing on both B2B and B2C strategiesBuilding relationships with large retailers (e.g., Aldi, Circle K, 7-Eleven)Engaging retail partners to promote the technologyThe challenge of engaging shoppers and encouraging them to use Grabango's technologyCollaboration with retailers to enhance the shopper experienceDiscussion about Grabango as a sub-brand and its relationship with retailer brandsKen's background at Kroger and its impact on his current workInsights gained from working with customer data and loyalty programsThe importance of partnering with retailers for data insightsUnderstanding shopper behavior through computer visionThe challenge of convincing retailers to adopt new technologyThe importance of demonstrating ROI and value to retailersConsumer’s fear of trying new technology and how to overcome itImportance of providing clear communication about how the checkout process worksHow Grabango's technology can help reduce shrinkageSkepticism around new technology and slow adoption by retailersStrategies for overcoming these challengesCollaboration with agencies used by retail partnersKen’s advice for marketers considering bringing an agency on boardAnd, advice for agencies looking to win business from marketers like himThanks Ken for a great interview! Want to watch more of The Marketer’s Edge interviews? If so, click here.

    31 min

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Insightful interviews with senior level marketing executives to help them better their approach to marketing their own business and to give agencies more informed perspective into the marketing world so they can improve their chances of winning new business.