Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation Marketing, has built a reputation for helping ambitious SaaS and B2B brands stand out online with data-driven growth strategies. In this episode, Craig sits down with Ross to dive into the future of marketing, SaaS growth, and social media in the age of AI.

Marketing has transformed dramatically over the past decade, and with the rise of AI-powered marketing methods, it feels like the Wild Wild West. But within all that chaos are opportunities that we shouldn’t miss out on.. Ross and Craig explore how founders and marketers can leverage AI to create content, reach the right audience, and scale profitably in today’s fast-changing landscape.

Highlights from Craig and Ross’s conversation:

Why traditional B2B marketing tactics are failing and what actually drives SaaS growth in 2025
Create exclusive, high-value content that your target market can't find anywhere else
AI marketing parallels the mobile revolution
We're only at the beginning of the AI marketing cycle, and why the long game matters
Which social media platforms actually work for B2B in today's landscape
Every platform has your audience, but no one's cracked the code
Monetize your existing high-performing pages and don't abandon what's already working
Search behavior has evolved beyond Google
Stop ignoring Reddit for B2B marketing
Elevenlabs and Manus case studies. Plus, why Google will dominate long-term AI marketing

Resources and Links from This Episode:

Ross Simmonds on X (Twitter): https://x.com/TheCoolestCool
Ross Simmonds on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/
Foundation Marketing: https://foundationinc.co/
Ross Simmonds online: https://rosssimmonds.com/
Email me: podcast@roguestartups.com
Find me on Twitter: @TheCraigHewitt

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