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Rio Longacre, Managing Director of Advertising and Marketing Transformation at Slalom, delves into adtech, AI, and the future of marketing. Initially, the introduction of generative AI triggered a wave of adoption by companies, neglecting to define clear objectives. However, businesses are now exploring how generative AI can empower their marketing and advertising efforts, driving sales and revenue growth. Today, Rio discusses avoiding the AI swirl. Connect With: Rio Longacre: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rio Longacre, Managing Director of Advertising and Marketing Transformation at Slalom, delves into adtech, AI, and the future of marketing. With mounting privacy regulations and the deprecation of third-party cookies, more companies are venturing into the ads business. While it is now easier to enter the space, building and running a successful ad network involves complexities such as balancing ad revenue with core business and creating demand. Today, Rio discusses whether every company is now an ad tech company. Connect With: Rio Longacre: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Minick, Chief Operating Officer at ZeroBounce, delves into maximizing email marketing effectiveness. Despite people saying email is “dead,” email marketing remains the fastest and most cost-effective way to get your message in front of your audience. But with inboxes overflowing and competition fierce, crafting emails that resonate and convert requires more than just a catchy subject line. Today, Brian discusses increasing sales with powerful email marketing. Connect With: Brian Minick: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Minick, Chief Operating Officer at ZeroBounce, delves into maximizing email marketing effectiveness. Amidst evolving algorithms and shifting consumer behaviors, building healthy and engageable email lists has become more challenging yet more crucial than ever. While marketers have traditionally relied on metrics like open rates and subscriber counts, today's landscape calls for a greater focus on quality to avoid ending up in the spam folder. Today, Brian discusses building healthy, engageable email lists. Connect With: Brian Minick: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rohit Maheswaran, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Lifesight, explores market mix modeling and modern media buying in an age of online privacy. With privacy regulation changes like GDPR, CCPA, and the departure of third-party cookies, marketers are becoming anxious. However, now is the time for marketers to reduce their reliance on platforms and build out a robust first-party data strategy. Today, Rohit discusses optimizing media buying in the privacy-first era. Show Notes Connect With: Rohit Maheswaran: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rohit Maheswaran, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Lifesight, explores market mix modeling and modern media buying in an age of online privacy. Marketing mix modeling has been around since the '60s, used primarily by larger companies with statisticians and data scientists. While the advent of individual-level tracking in the late 2010s led to its decline, marketing mix modeling is reemerging in popularity as individual-level tracking becomes more difficult to accurately measure. Today, Rohit discusses how marketing mix modeling unlocks scale and better budgeting decisions. Show Notes Connect With: Rohit Maheswaran: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Martin, Co-Founder of Direqt, explores into the future of marketing and chatbots. The future of online discoverability lies in conversational AI. With Google’s SGE already providing answers within search results, and the number of organic links shrinking, brands and publishers will need to prepare themselves for a chat-first future on the open web. Today, Nick discusses chat engine optimization as the new SEO for advertising. Connect With: Nick Martin: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Martin, Co-Founder of Direqt, delves into the future of marketing and chatbots. Chatbots are becoming increasingly popular, but deciding whether to build one for your business can be tricky. Ultimately, chatbot development and deployment shouldn’t be pursued solely on the merit of being an early adopter. Instead, chatbot development should help the business expand its customer base, increase engagement, and sell more products. Today, Nick discusses the benefits and drawbacks associated with building chatbots. Connect With: Nick Martin: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip House, Chief Marketing Officer at Insightly, delves into the evolution of CRMs. Low user adoption and a lack of user-friendliness are major pain points for many CRM systems, leading companies to seek replacements. Ultimately, companies are looking for CRMs with quicker implementation timelines and time to return on investment, unlike the high costs and complexities associated with legacy systems. Today, Chip discusses the ROI of today's CRM. Connect With: Chip House: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip House, Chief Marketing Officer at Insightly, delves into the evolution of CRMs. Legacy CRM solutions like Salesforce, while ubiquitous, are notorious for their high costs and complex setups. Modern CRMs, however, offer a refreshing alternative. User-friendly and easy to implement, solutions like Insightly empower businesses with the ability to customize and scale their CRM as their needs evolve. Today, Chip discusses what modern CRM looks like. Connect With: Chip House: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Jones-Mitchell, Founder and Creator Coach at Human Driven AI, explores AI transformations in generative AI. Generative AI, particularly AI avatars, are revolutionizing branding by offering cost-effective, flexible solutions for content creation, reducing disruptions from personnel changes. This empowers brands to enhance messaging and reach broader audiences more efficiently. Today, Jennifer discusses how generative AI solves branding problems. Show Notes Connect With: Jennifer Jones-Mitchell: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Jones-Mitchell, Founder and Creator Coach at Human Driven AI, explores AI transformations in generative AI. Harnessing artificial intelligence offers vast potential benefits, including increased efficiency, improved decision-making, and enhanced customer experiences. Yet, to unlock these advantages, businesses must first develop a comprehensive AI transformation strategy. Today, Jennifer discusses AI transformation strategies. Show Notes Connect With: Jennifer Jones-Mitchell: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Mandelbaum, CEO of Attain, explores leveraging permissioned consumer data and ethical targeted data collection. Privacy regulations can seem burdensome, but at their core, they're about getting permission from consumers, being clear about data use, and respecting opt-outs. But the ethical dilemma persists: why hide crucial details in privacy policies? Today, Brian discusses how to collect targeted consumer data ethically. Show Notes Connect With: Brian Mandelbaum: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Mandelbaum, CEO of Attain, explores leveraging permissioned consumer data and ethical targeted data collection. Consumers are increasingly becoming concerned about how their data is used by companies. Stringent privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA have compelled businesses to prioritize obtaining explicit consent from consumers before collecting and using their data. Today, Brian discusses why permissioned consumer data is greater than retail media. Show Notes Connect With: Brian Mandelbaum: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsey Groepper, President of BLASTmedia, delves into corporate PR for B2B companies. Traditionally, measuring the success of B2B PR efforts has been challenging. While metrics like impressions and share of voice have been used, they provide limited insight into the true impact of PR on business goals. Ultimately, B2B PR needs to evolve to demonstrate its value in a way that resonates with executives focused on ROI, aligning with sales and marketing objectives. Today, Lindsay discusses the future of PR measurement for B2B companies. Connect With: Lindsey Groepper: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lindsey Groepper, President of BLASTmedia, delves into corporate PR for B2B companies. Unlike previous generations, millennials, who make up a major B2B buying force, crave connection and purpose when it comes to choosing a vendor, a partner, or a place of work. They want to do business with companies whose values resonate with their own, leaving companies wondering how to build a story that truly connects. Today, Lindsay discusses cracking the modern corporate narrative. Connect With: Lindsey Groepper: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patricia Rollins, Head of Marketing at Typeform, delves into marketing data and customer experience. Traditionally, marketers have relied on static audience personas and targeted advertising, but this approach doesn't take into account the nuances of individual customers. Consumers today expect a more personalized experience, and with our access to data diminishing, marketers will need to focus on user behavior to fuel personalization. Today, Patricia discusses where customer engagement and user experience intersect. Connect With: Patricia Rollins: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patricia Rollins, Head of Marketing at Typeform, delves into marketing data and customer experience. The deprecation of third-party cookies and the rise of AI are prompting a shift in marketing strategies. Ultimately, this presents an exciting opportunity for marketers to get clever about creating engaging content that offers value to consumers in exchange for better personalization and targeting. Today, Patricia discusses the state of marketing data and analytics. Connect With: Patricia Rollins: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean Simon, Co-Founder of Cogent, looks into discovering and evaluating martech solutions that match your business' needs. Brands can spend up to a year in the search for the right technology solution which inevitably impacts their business. Cogent's platform expedites this process, enabling brands to quickly select the best solution and start generating revenue. Today, Sean discusses evaluating your martech solutions to make sure they match your needs. Show Notes Connect With: Sean Simon: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean Simon, Co-Founder of Cogent, looks into discovering and evaluating martech solutions that match your business' needs. Brands often lack the experience to ask the right questions when seeking technology solutions for business problems. Consequently, they let vendors take the lead in conversations, resulting in solutions that are unable to grow with the business. Today, Sean discusses discovering martech solutions that actually solve your problems Show Notes Connect With: Sean Simon: WebsiteLinkedInThe MarTech PodcastEmailLinkedInTwitterBenjamin ShapiroWebsiteLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.