
CMO Insights
Learn how to make digital revenue happen. Gain insights into Digital Transformation, the Customer Experience and Innovation by listening to your fellow CMO's as they discuss organizational changes, dynamics, digital transformation, and operationalizing the customer experience using content, programs, campaigns, personas, full life cycles and more.
Latest episodes

Sep 23, 2020 • 17min
Season 5. Episode 7: Biometric Marketing, Al Silvestri, Partner and CMO at COFFEE Labs
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Al Silvestri, Partner and CMO at COFFEE Labs.Al talks about:
Using data gathered from biometrics to define optimism and understand risk tolerance
Rethinking content based on data gathered from crowds in real time
The radical changes marketing will go through in the next few years
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020 • 20min
Season 5. Episode 6: Point vs. Platform, Randy Frisch, CMO and President of Uberflip
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Randy Frisch, CMO and President of Uberflip.Randy talks about:
How Marketing is now responsible for accelerating pipeline
The importance of understanding which content channels are most effective
The difference between point solutions and platforms in the MarTech landscape
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020 • 17min
Season 5. Episode 5: Simplifying Complexity, Michele Chambers, former CMO of Anaconda.
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Michele Chambers, former CMO of Anaconda.Michele talks about:
Developing high value content that truly targets your audience
The importance of keeping the customer experience simple
Using MarTech to drive the demand generation engine
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020 • 14min
Season 5. Episode 4: Brand and Demand: Lisa Agona, CMO of Ensono
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with CMO Insights is Lisa Agona, CMO of Ensono.Lisa talks about:
Strategies for rebuilding and launching a new brand
Building a marketing team from the ground up through trusted contractors and agencies
How the marketing field has changed over time and what that means for women in the field
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 16min
Season 5. Episode 3: Putting in the Work, Jeanne Hopkins, Executive Vice President and CMO for Ipswitch
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Jeanne Hopkins, Executive Vice President and CMO for Ipswitch.Jeanne talks about;
The changing role of of marketing and the CMO’s role over the past 14 years
How putting in the work with sales and marketing to align will improve results in the short and long term
Her words of advice to up-and-coming CMO’s.
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 17min
Season 5. Episode 2: It's All About Strategy, Alexandra Shapiro, CMO
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Alexandra Shapiro.Alexandra discusses;
The fundamental belief that marketing strategy and business strategy must be aligned tightly
How her team puts into practice and operationalizes customer experience
The multiple uses technology provides marketing to achieve goals and drive business
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 15min
Season 5. Episode 1: The Shift to ABM, Cynthia Gumbert, SVP of Marketing and Analytics at Quick Base
This week’s guest on CMO Insights is Cynthia Gumbert, SVP of Marketing and Analytics at Quick Base.Cynthia shares;
How Quickbase is focusing on Account Based Marketing initiatives
How her team is looking at every piece of the customer journey to improve the customer experience
The challenge of having a diverse audience set and still provide the right content at the right time.
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 16min
Season 4. Episode 19: Blockchain Marketing, Akbar Jaffer, CMO at ZorroSign Inc.
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff sits down with Akbar Jaffer, CMO at ZorroSign, Inc., to talk about how ZorroSign is capitalizing on blockchain technology, the growth of measurable metrics and revenue marketing and the need for verifiable documents in today's economy. About Akbar JafferAkbar brings over 20 years of innovation and enterprise software industry experience, managing multimillion-dollar solutions selling into worldwide SMB and large enterprises. Akbar specializes in innovation trends and practices, revenue engineering, marketing technology, technology products, and growth strategies. Akbar currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer and a board member of ZorroSign, Inc., He serves as the founding Chairperson for the SF Bay Area chapter of the Internet Marketing Association. Akbar holds several patents in the enterprise software technology space. Akbar also authors PointOfIntersection.org, a blog about innovation where technology and humanities meet. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, and has completed advanced studies in Internet marketing and Social Media strategies from the University of California, Irvine.Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 28min
Season 4. Episode 18: Collision Course - The Ultimate Customer Experience : Julie Roehm, Chief Experience Officer and CMO at ABRA Auto Body and Glass
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Julie Roehm, Chief Experience Officer and CMO at ABRA Auto Body and Glass.Julie talks about:
What makes a great customer experience – making it personal instead of generic
Mapping the customer journey in the collision industry
The future of driving (and marketing) and what it means for ABRA’s customers
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/ Learn more about The Pedowitz Group - https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020 • 17min
Season 4. Episode 17: Sexism and Ageism, Shira Abel, CEO of Hunter & Bard
On this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Shira Abel, CEO of Hunter & Bard.They talk about the role PR plays in marketing as a generator of thought leadership and a method of spreading the word in a different way. They also discuss sexism and ageism in the industry.Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpedowitz/Learn more about The Pedowitz Group https://www.pedowitzgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices