Ep. 504 | Redefining ABM as a Go-To-Market Game Changer

Episode Summary

In this OnBase episode, Chris Moody talks with Tyler Pleiss, Associate Director of Growth Marketing at Movable Ink, about transforming Account-Based Marketing (ABM) from a tactical tool into a strategic go-to-market approach. Tyler shares insights on aligning ABM with enterprise goals, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging AI for efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of targeted personalization, strategic account prioritization, and focusing on measurable outcomes to drive impactful results.

About the guest

Tyler Pleiss is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in account-based marketing (ABM) and growth marketing strategies for B2B organizations. Currently serving as Associate Director of Growth Marketing at Movable Ink and a member of the Executive Council at ForgeX, Tyler also consults on marketing strategies at TACK and founded The Pleiss is Right, LLC., a platform dedicated to ABM insights. Previously, Tyler held key roles at Clari, where the focus was on establishing growth marketing for the Strategic Industries segment, and at Terminus, leading strategic ABM initiatives. Additional experience includes positions at Quantum Workplace, Signal 88 Security, and Courtside Marketing. Tyler earned a Master's degree in Management with a Marketing focus from Bellevue University and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Sports Management from Buena Vista University.

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Key takeaways

- ABM as a Strategic Lever: Reframe ABM as a strategic tool driving measurable business goals like upsells and new market expansion.

- Aligning Enterprise Teams: Connect ABM strategies to top company objectives, ensuring alignment across marketing, sales, and SDRs.

- Data-Driven Insights: Use analytics to target high-value accounts with the greatest revenue potential.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strengthen team alignment through structured communication and project management.

- AI for Efficiency: Leverage AI tools to streamline account research, content creation, and campaign execution.

- Human-Centric Personalization: Maintain deep personalization by focusing on fewer, high-priority accounts.

- Smart Budget Decisions: Double down on marketing channels proven to contribute to pipeline and revenue.

- Team Buy-In: Engage sales leaders and SDRs to embed ABM into shared revenue strategies.

- Balanced Automation: Use automation for efficiency while preserving authentic, human-led interactions.

- Long-Term Relationships: Build lasting connections with key accounts for sustained growth.

- Iterative Improvement: Continuously refine ABM tactics using team feedback and performance data.

- Targeted Personalization: Scale personalization efforts strategically without sacrificing quality or impact.

Quotes

On Shifting ABM to Strategy:

"ABM isn't just a marketing tactic—it’s a strategic framework that ties directly to enterprise goals like growth and expansion."

On GTM Alignment:

"Success in ABM comes when marketing, sales, and SDR teams rally around shared objectives and prioritize the right accounts together."

On Data Utilization:

"Data-driven insights aren't optional; they’re the backbone of any effective ABM program, helping us focus on accounts that truly matter."

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