
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 20, 2020 • 18min
Season 3. Episode 13: Changing the Channel : Jennifer Anaya, Vice President of Marketing for North America at Ingram Micro
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Jennifer Anaya, Vice President of Marketing for North America at Ingram Micro.Ingram Micro is the largest global technology distributor. In this role Jennifer is changing the dialog about marketing in the IT channel in inspiring new and unconventional ways for Ingram Micro and their business partners to go to market. Her responsibilities include developing the branding market strategies and services that generate measurable business results.Additionally, Jennifer is responsible for leading and managing the daily operation of agency Ingram Micro, an $80 million marketing services and event agency. Oversight of Ingram Micro’s global partner community called Trust X Alliance and also the companies regional SMB Alliance community. 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 20, 2020 • 20min
Season 3. Episode 12: Marketing Operations Enables the Revenue Center : David Lewis, CEO of DemandGen.
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with David Lewis, CEO of DemandGen.David discusses
How more and more companies are adding a marketing operations function to their business model
The pressure on marketing as a department to become a revenue center vs. a cost center
The ever-expanding role data is taking when it comes to driving marketing initiatives.
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 20, 2020 • 16min
Season 3. Episode 11: Marketing at Scale : Ryan Hollenbeck, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Verint Systems
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Ryan Hollenbeck, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing for Verint Systems.Ryan talks about
How marketing has changed and evolved as an industry and department over the past 20+ years
The challenges and the opportunities of working with a global sales team
And what he and his team are being held accountable for within the company.
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 20, 2020 • 18min
Season 3. Episode 10: The Changing Role of Marketing Healthcare : Suzanne Sawyer, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Penn Health Systems
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Suzanne Sawyer, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Penn Health Systems.Suzanne discusses
The changing role of marketing over the years and especially in healthcare marketing
How to balance being a customer-centric organization with the need to ensure personal information is secure
The importance of developing a roadmap with meaningful data, not just a mashup of data
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 20, 2020 • 19min
Season 3. Episode 9: The Wizard of Moz: Rand Fishkin, Co-Founder of Moz.
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Rand Fishkin, Co-Founder of Moz. He launched SparkToro in 2020, after this interview was conducted.Rand talks about:
The importance of marketing, sales, social and all areas of digital collaborating together to create greater results
Why focusing on the few things your company does well is better for content strategy vs. trying to do everything all the time
Doing the necessary research on your target audience to ensure your content is getting in front of the right people 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 20, 2020 • 14min
Season 3. Episode 8: Global and Nimble : Greg Gibbons, SVP of Communications at Siemens Corporation
This week’s guest on CMO Insights is Greg Gibbons, SVP of Communications at Siemens Corporation.Greg discusses;
Providing a full spectrum of marketing services for diverse business groups throughout a large company
Globalizing the marketing function and building resources across markets
The challenge of being nimble in today’s technological age and driving a strategy of digitalization
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 20, 2020 • 17min
Season 3. Episode 7: Rapid Growth in a Niche Market : Mandira Mehra, CMO at MRI Software
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Mandira Mehra, CMO at MRI Software.Mandira talks about:
Managing rapid growth in their niche market
Repositioning their brand and identity
Embracing change to leverage greater growth
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 20, 2020 • 22min
Season 3. Episode 6: Six Sigma and Customer Centricity: Steven Bonacorsi, President of International Standard for Lean Six Sigma.
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Steven Bonacorsi, President of International Standard for Lean Six Sigma.Steven talks about:
The history and growth of Lean Six Sigma, a customer/data driven methodology
The process of adopting Lean Six Sigma
The benefits of Lean Six Sigma over other methods
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 20, 2020 • 21min
Season 3. Episode 5: On Target : John Steinert, CMO of TechTarget.
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with John Steinert, CMO of TechTarget.John talks about:
Focusing on the strategy of balancing short term needs/results with long term performance
Why marketing does not own the customer journey and has not earned the right to manage the customer experience
How marketing has evolved over time to be more measurable and to run like a 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 20, 2020 • 17min
Season 3. Episode 4: The M&A Effect: Julie Knight Ludvigson, CMO of Topia
In this episode of CMO Insights, Jeff Pedowitz sits down with Julie Knight Ludvigson, CMO of Topia.Julie talks about:
The fractured ecosystem of comprehensive global mobility management
The challenges of rebranding a company after a recent merge
The importance of messaging/positioning (making sure everyone is telling the same story) as primary KPIs
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