

The Manufacturing Marketer
Gorilla 76
The Manufacturing Marketer aims to provide a place for industrial marketers to skill themselves up so they can provide value to their business. This show is hosted by a variety of senior marketers at Gorilla 76 including Brendon Forrest, Nihal Shetty, Aren Buresh and Peyton Warren.
Each week listen to a mix of Industrial Marketing Collective Live events, topic deep dives and guest discussions. You will come away with actionable advice you can apply immediately to drive demand and build a revenue pipeline.
Each week listen to a mix of Industrial Marketing Collective Live events, topic deep dives and guest discussions. You will come away with actionable advice you can apply immediately to drive demand and build a revenue pipeline.
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Mar 30, 2023 • 31min
How to set your paid social budget with Grace and Aren
Do you want to run a demand-gen paid social strategy, but don't know how much budget to ask for? The Gorilla 76 team discusses a couple of strategies to think about and some tips to maximize your budget.
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Join us on Industrial Marketing Live our live web show on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 10 am CST. Register at industrialmarketinglive.com

Mar 23, 2023 • 44min
A modern tradeshow strategy that works with MJ Smith | Industrial Marketing Live
IML’s vendetta against poorly leveraged trade shows continues with some added firepower: Enter MJ Smith.
MJ, who is now the VP of marketing at CoLab, will walk us through her trade show journey taking a company from 40 shows a year to the targeted, result-driven strategy she’s using today.
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Join us live on future IML sessions! Learn more and register at https://www.gorilla76.com/industrial-marketing-live.

Mar 16, 2023 • 31min
TikTok content strategy with Kevin McClary
In this episode Brendon and Mary are joined by Gorilla 76 senior performance marketer Kevin McClary. The three of them discuss which types of content would do best for an industrial company just starting off on TikTok.
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Join us on Industrial Marketing Live our live web show on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 10 am CST. Register at industrialmarketinglive.com

Mar 9, 2023 • 43min
TikTok for B2B manufacturers | Industrial Marketing Live
There's no question of TikTok's almost omnipresent use, but is it the right move for your industrial marketing strategy? On this episode of Industrial Marketing Live, the Gorilla 76 team is here to break down all things TikTok.
👉 The basics: what is it, how does it work
👉 The intermediate: how do I use it, how do I create videos
👉 The advanced: is this the right channel for my company?
You'll hear from our in-house TikTok expert, Kevin McClary (@kevinearl93) on how he grew an organic TikTok following of over 75K followers. He's giving you the playbook, tips and tricks to decide if TikTok is right for you and how you can leverage it.

Mar 3, 2023 • 49min
How to Succeed at Trade Shows: Tips for B2B Marketers with Jake Hall
Featuring Jake Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrhall/
In this Manufacturing Marketer Podcast episode, Brendon and Mary from Gorilla 76 speak with Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, about how to set yourself up for success at a trade show.
The conversation covers two perspectives: from an exhibitor and as an attendee.
They discuss what to do before the trade show to ensure success, such as engaging with the community through social media and email campaigns, and framing the conversation around the problem your customers are having.
They also share tips for successful trade show booth setup, such as booth location, backdrop design, and creating engaging content. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time attendee, this podcast has valuable insights to help you make the most out of your next trade show.
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Join us on Industrial Marketing Live our live web show on the first and thrid Thursdays of the month at 10 am CST. Register at industrialmarketinglive.com

Feb 23, 2023 • 50min
Executing a better trade show with Jake Hall | Industrial Marketing Live
Trade shows are often a huge line item in a manufacturing company’s budget – even when the ROI on these shows is unclear at best, they continue to be a necessary activity year after year. So if you’re going to exhibit at a tradeshow how can you maximize your returns? The Manufacturing Millennial Jake Hall joins the IML team to break down:
- Engagement strategies before, during and after the event
- How a product first message could be hindering your success
- Leveraging the moment for content and networking
- When you should exhibit vs. when you should attend
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Join us live on future IML sessions! Learn more and register at https://www.gorilla76.com/industrial-marketing-live

Feb 16, 2023 • 24min
Personal Branding: The Key to Career Advancement
Join Mary Keough and Brendon Forrest as they share their personal journeys in corporate marketing and how personal branding played a crucial role in their success.
From the importance of building trust through consistent content on LinkedIn to finding a creative outlet to express your ideas, this podcast will provide valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their personal brand and advance their career.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll learn the impact that personal branding can have and how to effectively leverage it to achieve your professional goals. Tune in now!
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Join us on Industrial Marketing Live our live web show on the first and thrid Thursdays of the month at 10 am CST. Register at industrialmarketinglive.com

Feb 10, 2023 • 0sec
Why personal branding is the right move for manufacturers | Industrial Marketing Live
On this episode of Industrial Marketing Live we’re talking influencer marketing and personal branding with Eddie Saunders, Jr.
With some help from the Gorilla team, Eddie covers:
- His buddy branding journey
- How he created a personal brand
- Where he sees the value in influencer marketing for industrial
- What the heck is the difference between a personal brand and influencer marketing anyways?
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Join us live on future IML sessions! Learn more and register at https://industrialmarketinglive.com.

Feb 3, 2023 • 38min
The copywriting process with Allen Fennewald
In this episode of the Manufacturing Marketer Podcast, Brendon Forrest and Mary Keough are joined by Allen Fennewald, a conversion copywriter from Gorilla 76.
The group discusses the process of writing ads for LinkedIn and Facebook and the importance of focusing on one main pain point and having a clear messaging tactic. Fennewald also shares tips for writing concise, easy-to-read copy and getting a good design from a designer. The episode is a valuable resource for marketers and business owners looking to improve their digital ad copywriting skills.
Follow Allen on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-fennewald-b0256984/

Jan 26, 2023 • 51min
Writing copy that will increase your B2B conversions | Industrial Marketing Live
On this episode of Industrial Marketing Live, G76 Conversion Writer Allen Fennewald takes the stage to discuss the tactics that will transform your copy from sufficient to great and even shows a few example ads from other industrial companies.
We’ll cover:
⚙️ In-feed consumption
⚙️ Relevance and message-matching
⚙️ Selecting the right messaging tactics (and our favorite tactics to deploy!)
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Join us live on future IML sessions! Learn more and register at https://industrialmarketinglive.com.