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All aboard! If you want to bring any strategic vision to fruition, you need to bring everyone along with you—from the CEO, to the executive team, to employees throughout the org. That’s what we explore in today’s episode with CMOs Melanie Marcus of Surescripts, Grant Johnson of Billtrust, and Lauren Boyman of KPMG US.

All three have led impressive strategic initiatives at their respective orgs, and in this conversation, they share the behind the scenes work that it takes to get there. Tune in to as they share how to navigate corporate dynamics, win over the skeptics, and get consensus for the big ideas that will move the needle.

What You’ll Learn

• How 3 CMOs led large strategic initiatives
• How to get buy-in from the C-Suite and the board
• How to get employees excited about your brand’s new direction

If we had to choose one member of the C-Suite to step into the CEO role at the drop of a hat, take one guess who we’d choose. We’re not biased or anything—the CMO has a clear view across the org that no other function does, and the function itself is geared towards driving growth.

Don’t just take our word for it though. In this episode, Karen Starns of OJO Canada joins to share her journey from CMO to CEO, a beacon of inspiration for B2B CMOs who aspire to the top leadership role. Tune in to hear how she did it, what it’s like in the CEO seat, and what building blocks can help you make the jump, too.

What You’ll Learn

• Why you should aim to be a CMO+
• How to transition from CMO to CEO
• The difference between CMOing and CEOing

Here’s a little secret: This Drew-on-Drew episode was not entirely human-made. We did have two real Drews, yes, and our production crew surely played a role throughout the entire, multi-step podcast-making process. But we made all of it a little easier with transcription bots, AI content generators, and AI video editors.  

And that’s the theme of this episode. Generative AI is here to help make processes a little bit easier for B2B marketers. To help sort through content for a first draft, to create at a higher capacity, to save you time so you can dedicate more of it to high-level strategy.  

Tune in to hear from Drew how B2B marketers are using AI now, how it’s evolving, and what great thought leaders like Forrester and McKinsey are saying about future of AI. Plus, Drew shares a list of his top AI thought leaders and conferences. Check it out!   

What You’ll Learn

• How B2B CMOs are using AI for content and design  
• Exciting future uses of AI 
• Who to follow to keep up with AI  

A full funnel doesn’t always = revenue. B2B marketers know this, and CMOs are really feeling it as marketing budgets are growingly contingent on dwindling lead funnels. But there’s hope—what if the line from prospect to lifetime customer might be as simple as I-C-P?

The Ideal Customer Profile helps B2B businesses determine truly qualified leads, those who are most likely to pay for your product or service, get the most value of it, and remain a loyal customer in the long term.

In this episode, three powerhouse CMOs share how they identified their ICPs and mastered the art of refining and sharpening them. Through the lens of their experiences, we’ll delve into the intricate process of zeroing in on those pivotal targets that can transform a company’s trajectory.

Tune in to snag all the wisdom from Kaycee Kalpin of Premier, Janet Jaiswal of Cloudbeds, and Jan Deahl of Drake Star.

What You’ll Learn 

• How 3 CMOs have identified & narrowed their ICP 
• How to manage & market multiple ICPs 
• How to use data to further refine your targeting efforts  

If marketing wants to have a strategic seat at the table, CMOs need to be in the business of marketing (opposed to marketing the business). Effective CMOs with sway create markets. They unite the C-Suite as one. They shepherd in the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies that grow the business.

In this episode, we explore the core elements that make a B2B GTM strategy truly effective with three renowned B2B marketers: Bryan Law of ZoomInfo, Amanda Malko of G2, and Sangram Vajre of GTM Partners. They share what it takes to build strong B2B GTM motions, the telltale signs of a faulty strategy, and why NRR (Net Revenue Retention) should probably be your new favorite metric.

Join us as we unravel these insights and more, ensuring you walk away with actionable takeaways to supercharge your B2B GTM strategies.

What You’ll Learn 

• How B2B CMOs can build and improve strong GTM motions 
• Signs your GTM is broken  
• Why NRR should be your new metric  

Have product-market fit, will travel.

International expansion is an exciting B2B growth opportunity, but marketers have a mind-boggling set of variables to consider. From relocating headquarters to navigating language barriers to engaging analysts, there’s a lot to manage. Luckily, this episode with Jacques Botbol, Olga Noha, and Dean Nicholls dives into what it takes to take a brand global without getting lost in translation.

Tune in as we hear from three experienced international marketers who know how to go the extra mile.

What You’ll Learn 

• How 3 B2B marketers navigate international expansions 
• How to structure and manage global teams 
• How to translate brand and communications across languages