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The MarTech Podcast ™ tells the stories of world-class marketers who use technology to generate growth and achieve business and career success. In each episode, you’ll hear from an innovative marketer as they walk through their career path and discuss the challenges of their current roles. This podcast will unearth the successes and pitfalls of industry experts, as they share their real-world experiences and teach us the tools, tips, and tricks that they’ve learned along the way.
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Mar 11, 2023 • 23min
Identity Loyalty Plays for Smart Marketers -- Dr. Americus Reed // GBK Collective
Dr. Americus Reed, GBK Collective’s Brand Strategist, talks about identity and education. Marketers have been experiencing a number of changes. Google is set to deprecate third-party cookies by 2022 and privacy concerns still prevail. These changes impact not only access to data but also customer identity resolution. Today, Dr. Americus discusses identity loyalty plays for smart marketers. Show NotesConnect With:Dr. Americus Reed: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 10, 2023 • 16min
Does PR Convert into Qualified Leads? -- Michelle Songy // Press Hook
Michelle Songy, CEO and Founder of Press Hook, talks about how artificial intelligence and big data are affecting the future of public relations. The marketing industry is experiencing a transformation with the emergence of technology-driven channels for creating brand influence and executing public relations. The shift is evident as these channels are no longer solely focused on generating awareness, but also on providing trackable and measurable results that impact the bottom line. Today, Michelle discusses whether PR converts into qualified leads. Show NotesConnect With: Michelle Songy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 9, 2023 • 13min
How AI is Transforming PR -- Michelle Songy // Press Hook
Michelle Songy, CEO and Founder of Press Hook, talks about how artificial intelligence and big data are affecting the future of public relations. In today’s digital age, PR and AI are becoming increasingly intertwined. In fact, PR professionals are using AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to provide a new level of insight that traditional research methods simply can't match. Today, Michelle discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming public relations. Show NotesConnect With: Michelle Songy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 8, 2023 • 15min
Automating the 4 Funnel Archetypes -- Jordan Mederich // DropFunnels
Jordan Mederich, Founder of DropFunnels, talks about automating your marketing funnels. Having a strategy behind your sales funnel is crucial to ensure that your marketing efforts are effective and efficient. However, many companies don't have a sales funnel in place, which means they are missing out on opportunities to generate leads, nurture prospects, and convert them into customers. Today, Jordan discusses automating the four funnel archetypes. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Mederich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 2023 • 16min
Conversational Tactics to Eliminate Sales Objections -- Jordan Mederich // DropFunnels
Jordan Mederich, Founder of DropFunnels, talks about automating your marketing funnels. No matter how convincing your pitch may be, it's likely that you'll encounter objections at some point. But rather than seeing objections as roadblocks to the sale, skilled salespeople view them as opportunities to further understand the prospect's needs and ultimately close the deal. Today, Jordan discusses conversational tactics to eliminate sales objections. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Mederich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 6, 2023 • 14min
The Perfect Offer Formula -- Jordan Mederich // DropFunnels
Jordan Mederich, Founder of DropFunnels, talks about automating your marketing funnels. In the game of business, you know you have a great offer when you feel almost foolish for pricing it so low. Meanwhile, your potential customers are thinking they'd be crazy not to take advantage of it. Today, Jordan discusses the perfect offer formula. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Mederich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 5, 2023 • 10min
Marketing as a Growth Engine -- Angelo Ponzi // Craft Marketing Architects
Craft Marketing Architects’ Founder and Fractional CMO, Angelo Ponzi, talks about the technology behind competitive intelligence and marketing. Knowing your competition and consistently checking on the marketplace are vital to marketing success. However, growth is the ultimate aim for businesses. Today, Angelo takes a look at marketing as a growth engine. Show NotesConnect With:Angelo Ponzi: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 2023 • 13min
Establishing a Competitive Intelligence Program -- Angelo Ponzi // Craft Marketing Architects
Angelo Ponzi, Founder and Fractional CMO of Craft Marketing Architects, discusses competitive intelligence and data collection. Staying up to date with your competitors is just as important as staying up to date with consumers. Being in the know leads to better business decisions. Today, Angelo describes the process of developing a competitive intelligence program. Show NotesConnect With:Angelo Ponzi: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 3, 2023 • 17min
Determining Your Brand Differentiators -- Angelo Ponzi // Craft Marketing Architects
Founder and Fractional CMO of Craft Marketing Architects, Angelo Ponzi, discusses competitive intelligence and marketing. Though it may seem strange, talking to your perceived competitors can help improve your marketing business. Afterall, you have to know what is already out there to know what you should be offering. Today, Angelo talks about determining your brand differentiators. Show NotesConnect With:Angelo Ponzi: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 2, 2023 • 12min
Understanding Ad Fraud -- David Finkelstein // BDEX
David Finkelstein, CEO of BDEX, talks about data and technology. Due to ad fraud generating revenue for publishers and advertising platforms, there has been little incentive to eliminate it for years. However, the demand for better performance from advertisers has forced ad platforms to find ways to reduce ad fraud or face the risk of losing clients. Today, David discusses how you can understand ad fraud. Show NotesConnect With: David Finkelstein: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.