Product marketing and demand generation, with Kavya Nath
Oct 22, 2021
auto_awesome
The podcast discusses the relationship between product marketing and demand generation, highlighting how they rely on each other for driving action. They explore Kavya's career journey in ad tech and B2B enterprise, emphasizing the importance of evolving with customer needs. The conversation also covers leveraging achievements for product improvement, harmonizing product marketing and demand generation for successful strategies, and ways to connect with the guest for further discussions.
Demand gen and growth marketing are interdependent in driving action across the marketing funnel.
B2B enterprise focus requires understanding distinct sales models and engagement channels compared to B2C.
Deep dives
The Role of Product Marketer in Growing B2B Enterprise
As the VP of Product Marketing at CRISP, Kavi discusses transitioning the company from a B2C approach to a focus on B2B enterprise. She emphasizes the need to build the B2B enterprise arm while still supporting the B2C side. Kavi highlights the importance of understanding the distinct sales models and engagement channels for B2B compared to B2C. She aims to leverage her experience in ad tech and social media management to engage effectively with B2B enterprise clients.
Effect of Recognitions on Product Marketing Efforts
Kavi recognizes the value of CRISP being acknowledged as one of America's promising AI companies and a top invention of 2020. She discusses how such recognition validates product-market fit and boosts confidence in the solution. Kavi emphasizes the importance of evolving with customer needs and aligning product marketing efforts with market trends. She underlines the need to ensure continuous alignment with evolving customer pain points and adapting product roadmaps accordingly.
Collaboration between Product Marketing and Demand Generation
Kavi and Mark delve into the crucial relationship between product marketing and demand generation teams. They discuss the 'art and science' aspects of marketing and how these teams complement each other. Kavi stresses the importance of working in 'growth pods' where product marketers and demand gen leads collaborate closely. She highlights the significance of understanding the customer journey and leveraging expertise from both teams to drive effective campaigns.
Holistic Approach to Marketing Funnel
Kavi and Mark address the misconception that product marketing is solely responsible for top-of-funnel activities. They advocate for a holistic view of the marketing funnel, with product marketing focusing on the entire customer journey. Kavi emphasizes the collaborative role of product marketing in aligning with demand gen and sales teams to ensure a seamless customer experience. She underscores the need for product marketers to engage across the funnel stages to drive effective marketing initiatives.