The real difference in marketing lies not in the message, but in how it's told — a concept explored in depth in this episode as we feature Matt Krebsbach, Senior Vice President of Thought Leadership and Brand Awareness at Acquia. Matt shares his thoughts on how marketing is evolving, highlighting why data-driven storytelling and authentic brand voices matter more than ever. He also explores blending brand, demand and customer experience, showing how businesses can stand out in a crowded market.

Key Takeaways:

(03:36) The impact of proper AI training on employee confidence and productivity.

(06:11) The role of data in grounding storytelling and uncovering unique insights.

(09:54) How risk aversion and investor pressures shape brand messages.

(11:19) AI’s impact grows where brand, demand and experience meet.

(13:45) Standing out requires breaking free from the sea of sameness.

(17:15) The need for digital content accessibility for diverse audiences.

(20:16) High-quality, value-driven content resonates more with audiences.

Resources Mentioned:

Matt Krebsbach -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkrebsbach/

Acquia | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquia/

Acquia | Website -

https://www.acquia.com/

Patagonia -

https://www.patagonia.com/home/

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Misaligned teams lead to missed opportunities. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Amy Higgins, Director of Content Strategy at Cloudflare, who explores the power of integrated planning in marketing. Amy highlights the challenges of siloed strategies, the importance of sales-marketing collaboration and the need for creative experimentation within structured marketing frameworks. She also discusses how businesses can measure ROI effectively while balancing long-term and short-term marketing goals.

Key Takeaways:

(01:15) Integrated planning keeps teams aligned from the start.

(02:14) SEO-focused content should target buyers, not just end users, to drive real conversions.

(03:38) A unified company goal, such as increasing ACV, helps align all marketing efforts.

(04:46) Sales must be involved throughout the marketing process.

(05:32) Word choices in marketing materials impact buyer perception.

(08:03) Creativity in marketing should be tested strategically within proven frameworks.

(09:00) ROI should be measured beyond revenue, considering internal and external impact.

(09:38) New marketing initiatives must align with business goals.

(10:23) Long-term marketing efforts, like podcasting, require patience and commitment.

(12:05) The future of marketing lies in building engaged communities.

Resources Mentioned:

Amy Higgins -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywhiggins/

Cloudflare | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudflare/

Cloudflare | Website -

https://www.cloudflare.com/

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Amber Naslund, Senior Manager of Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn, explores the challenges and opportunities in aligning sales and marketing teams. Amber sheds light on bridging the communication gap and fostering collaboration to achieve shared business goals. She shares actionable insights into improving sales-marketing alignment, focusing on understanding customer needs, creating cohesive messaging and the importance of metrics that reflect long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

(01:47) Sales and marketing often clash due to misaligned goals.

(02:44) Marketers need closer connections with customers.

(03:35) Fieldwork with sales improves marketing strategies.

(05:11) Smaller teams like HubSpot excel in alignment.

(07:51) Metrics should align with long sales cycles.

(08:39) Trusting the process builds long-term results.

(11:13) Team collaboration sparks optimism for meaningful impact.

Resources Mentioned:

Amber Naslund -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambernaslund/

LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin/

HubSpot -

https://www.hubspot.com

Zapier -

https://www.zapier.com

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