Marketing
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- Marketing Books
The Four Universal Truths of Marketing: Based on First Principles
First principles thinking is a problem-solving approach that breaks complex issues into their most basic, undeniable truths, free from assumptions or conventional wisdom. Popularized by thinkers like Aristotle and later applied by innovators like Elon Musk, it involves questioning established practices and rebuilding solutions from the ground up. In marketing, first principles mean moving beyond trendy tactics or outdated playbooks…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Building a Customer Engagement Flywheel with Vendasta’s AI: A Step-by-Step Guide
Marketing professionals and agencies are under constant pressure to not only acquire leads but to nurture them into loyal, long-term customers. Relying on traditional funnel-based approaches often results in missed opportunities, siloed data, and one-off conversions that fail to deliver sustainable growth. That’s where the customer engagement flywheel comes in. Unlike the linear funnel, the flywheel is a dynamic, self-reinforcing…
- Analytics & Testing
Bedrock: Leveraging AI and ML To Turn CPG Data Into Retail Wins
Springing into retail season with a million datapoints and no clear narrative? That’s the challenge many consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies face daily. With fragmented datasets, time-consuming analyses, and mounting pressure to win shelf space, sales and insights teams often struggle to surface the opportunities buried in their own information. That’s where Bedrock Analytics steps in. Bedrock Analytics Bedrock Analytics…
- Artificial Intelligence
Creative Destruction: Why AI Will Unleash Marketing Creativity and Opportunities
Thirty years ago, as I was adding PC connectivity to a manufacturing plant’s equipment to monitor equipment performance for predictive maintenance, I never imagined the world we now live in. I never imagined the job positions that I’d have. I never imagined the companies I’d be a part of creating. For those of you who don’t remember a time when…
- Sales and Marketing Training
Are You Hiring a Surgeon or Buying a Surgery? The Difference Will Define Your Marketing Success
I’m on the hunt for my next adventure right now. As I review job openings and network with colleagues, one thing is striking about our industry right now. Whether it’s hiring a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) or onboarding a marketing agency, the decision isn’t just about cost or credentials—it’s about philosophy. I believe one of the most dangerous mistakes a…
- Content Marketing
Podcast in a Box™ Solves Remote Recording Challenges for Marketing Teams
The Problem: Why Most Marketing Podcasts Fail Podcasts have become a powerful way for brands to build authority and connect with audiences on a deeper level. Marketing teams understand this, which explains why so many companies launch podcasts with enthusiasm and big plans. Yet the marketing podcast graveyard continues to grow. A quick glance at industry research reveals most podcasts…
- Content Marketing
What is a Brand?
If I were to admit one thing after decades in marketing, it was honestly that I vastly underestimated the impact of a brand across marketing efforts. While that may sound like a ridiculous statement, it’s because the nuance of crafting a brand or the incredible effort in adjusting the perception of a brand is far more difficult than I ever…
- Artificial Intelligence
Relationship Design in the Age of AI: Ogilvy One’s Pragmatic Approach for Navigating AI without fear
Ogilvy One, the Customer Experience, Marketing, Data and AI agency within Ogilvy marks a renewed focus on data-driven marketing strategies. The company has reintroduced its methodology under the framework of relationship design, a concept based on understanding the intricate dynamics between brands and consumers. At Adobe Summit, I sat down with Ravi Pal, Global Chief Technology Officer at Ogilvy One,…
- Artificial Intelligence
Can AI Truly Enhance Personalized Communication at Scale?
As brands adopt personalized communication, customers’ expectations continue to change dramatically. Consumers used to Netflix-like movie recommendations now expect similar experiences in the finance and healthcare sectors. Over 70% of today’s customers crave personalized interactions from brands. McKinsey In fact, personalization has become a matter of life or death for most businesses: Get it wrong and nearly 40% of your…
- Marketing Tools
From Leads to Sales: The Minimal Martech Stack for Small Business Marketing and Growth
Inbound marketing is a powerful way for small businesses to attract and convert customers without relying on expensive advertising. However, executing a successful strategy requires the proper marketing and sales platforms to create content, capture leads, nurture prospects, and measure results. For small businesses, balancing affordability and functionality is key. Below is a minimal MarTech stack, categorized into free and…
