Renegade Marketers Unite

Aside from “Artificial Intelligence,” what does “AI” stand for?  

According to digital marketing expert Andy Crestodina of Orbit Media, it’s: “Another Input.” And this second opinion, when trained right, is able to identify gaps that the human brain can’t see, build personas, mimic your brand voice, and a whole lot more. 

In this episode, Andy shares practical use cases for AI beyond content creation and design that will amp up your marketing impact. Tune in to this cutting edge conversation, previously aired as part of CMO Huddles Bonus Huddles, a monthly series featuring experts in AI, attribution, and more.  

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

EdTech marketers, this show is for you. Everyone else, this show is ALSO for you.  

Let’s examine the unique challenges EdTech marketers are facing right now: 

Two out of three customers say that speed is as important as price—making it an essential ingredient of brand success.

That’s why it’s time for CMOs to harness responsiveness as a distinct competitive advantage. In this episode, Jay Baer provides a blueprint for how to get there, detailing 6 time-busting strategies shared in his book, “The Time to Win.”

From auditing your current responsiveness to baking in a “fast pass,” prepare to transform customer interactions into swift, memorable experiences that promote loyalty and positive word-of-mouth. 

Don't miss out on these game-changing insights that could set the pace for your company's future!  

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

Expanding into new markets can bring incredible growth opportunities for B2B brands. But how can marketers navigate the complexities of cultural nuances to build successful global marketing strategies? 

Spoiler alert: It’s not easy tying together a global marketing model under different time zones, budgets, languages, cultures, and different sets of resources. A CMO undergoing such an endeavor can’t be afraid to get their hands dirty and iterate as you grow. 

In this episode, three such seasoned CMOs share the strategies and best practices that drive success in global markets. Tune in as we explore the power of community building, how to coordinate across borders, and how local experiments can be transformed into global wins. 

Let us briefly introduce you to the 95/5 Rule: 95% of your market isn’t ready to buy today. 5% is.   

With such a significant chunk of future buyers not in-market at any given point in time, why are CMOs under so much pressure to generate leads? In this fascinating episode with Peter Weinberg of LinkedIn’s’ B2B Institute, he breaks down the key arguments you can use to remind your CEO and CFO why brand building is essential to long-term growth.  

Based on B2B Institute’s groundbreaking insights, we don’t just explore the WHY of B2B success, but the HOW. It’s time for B2B brands to get weird, to update their media spend strategy, and to hone in on the rational sales pitch.  

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience as part of CMO Huddles’ Bonus Huddle series. If you’re interested in learning more, check out cmohuddles.com.

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

When economic pressures hit, the pressure on CMOs intensifies. The decisions you make as CMO can significantly impact your marketing team’s ability to weather the storm and come out stronger on the other side. But fear not! 

In this episode, we'll be speaking with three bright minds and marketing leaders who have successfully navigated through storms: CMOs Marca Armstrong of Sensera Systems, Katrina Klier of Sage Strategy Group, and Gabi Zijderveld of Smart Eye.

Tune in explore how to captain your team when external factors are pushing in, how to be nimble when the unexpected happens, and how to get ahead of employee burnout while inspiring productivity. We're about to gain some serious altitude in our conversation today, so fasten your seat belts and get ready for a ride filled with insights! 

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

At the heart of transformative leadership lies a powerful concept: Radical Candor. It's the art of caring personally and challenging directly, a philosophy Kim Scott crafted to help others achieve results collaboratively that you could never achieve alone.

For B2B CMOs, adopting Radical Candor can be a game-changer. In this episode, Kim Scott herself applies the principles of Radical Candor to the unique challenges of the CMO role. Tune in to learn how to communicate collaboratively with your CEO, your C-Suite peers, and your teams, all in the name of B2B greatness.

Captured live in front of a CMO audience, this session is part of CMO Huddles’ ongoing Career Huddle Book Club series spotlighting thought leaders and authors who are reshaping the world of business. 

Interested in being part of the conversation? To join a future Career Huddle or to suggest an author whose ideas could ignite the next discussion, reach out to us at support@cmohuddles.com. Your seat at the table awaits.  

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

An “invisible” B2B recession, budget cuts, and short-termism… it’s not easy being CMO.

In this special episode hosted by Julie Livingston on her show, PR Patter, as Drew tackles these timely challenges head on. This episode isn't just about weathering the storm; it's about charting a course to innovation and long-term triumph. We'll explore how to invigorate your marketing strategy, reallocate budgets, and rethink how marketing and sales work together.

Let’s turn obstacles into opportunities and set the stage for a year where being a CMO doesn't just mean leading marketing—it means leading the market! Here’s to a fantastic 2024.  

Ready, set, drive pipeline! 

That's the battle cry for B2B CMOs, where driving growth from day one is a given—and consistently delivering on that promise is non-negotiable. This episode zooms in on the tactical prowess of three CMOs who have turned pipeline playbooks into a science.

Tune in to hear wisdom from proven pros: Kathie Johnson of Sitecore, Joshua Leatherman of Service Express, and Gary Sevounts of Malwarebytes. They'll delve into the critical assessment of a company’s current state and how to craft dynamic pipeline playbooks that not only meet targets but exceed them.

Expect to walk away with a playbook of your own, filled with actionable tactics and hard-earned wisdom. Are you ready to escalate your pipeline strategy? Get this conversation in your ear buds! 

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

Beyond the numbers and strategies, beyond the boardrooms and presentations, lies a question that's more vital than ever before: How do CMOs ensure that brand values aren't just words on a wall?  

Cue CMOs Marshall Poindexter of OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences, Joe Cohen of AXIS, and Matt Preschern of NTT Ltd, who are ensuring that brand values shine as the guiding stars in every strategic and day-to-day decision at your business. 

In this episode, they share how to bring your brand values to life for employees, customers, and prospects. Tune in to learn what it means to define your values, how to weave them into overall business strategy, and how to measure them to make sure they’re still going strong. Don’t miss it!  

For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegade.com/podcasts/

To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/