Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast

Summary In this conversation, Paul Wilkinson, Director of Operations at Accelerate Agency, discusses his focus on sustainability and the challenges of implementing it in both personal and business life. He also shares insights into his leadership journey at Accelerate, including the importance of people and processes in scaling the business. Additionally, Paul talks about his side project, MostEcoFriendly.com, which aims to educate consumers on making eco-friendly purchasing decisions for household appliances. Takeaways Implementing sustainability in personal life is easier than in business life, but both are important. Building a strong team and optimizing processes are crucial for scaling a business. Differentiating a business in a competitive market requires specialization, quality, and niche targeting. Educating consumers and providing objective information can help them make eco-friendly purchasing decisions. Balancing perfectionism with positive action is key in the sustainability movement. Follow Paul on LinkedIn here Follow Justin on LinkedIn here 

Summary: In this episode Mitch Duckler, managing partner at FullSurge, discusses his latest book 'The Future Ready Brand' and the key themes covered in the book, including the impact of digital transformation on brands, the importance of artificial intelligence, the characteristics of Gen Z consumers, and the focus on health and wellness. He also shares insights from his interviews with 43 CMOs from Fortune 500 companies. The book provides valuable insights for marketers and brand strategists looking to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the digital age. Takeaways: Digital transformation continues to impact brands, influencing their design, development, and activation. Artificial intelligence is a game changer in the market, with 70% of CMOs using AI in some way. Gen Z consumers have unique characteristics, with a focus on individualism, personalization, and purpose-driven values. Health and wellness have become increasingly important, with brands needing to consider holistic well-being and authenticity in their positioning and activation. The book 'The Future Ready Brand' provides valuable insights for marketers and brand strategists navigating the digital age. Understanding and Engaging Gen Z Consumers The Impact of Digital Transformation on Brands "Artificial intelligence really pulled away from the other two topics, right? And to the point where I even hesitate to talk about AI as an emerging technology, it's kind of here already." "Gen Z is considered to be the first entirely digital generation, right? They know nothing else." "Health and wellness and well-being is not just relegated to those that are in the quote unquote health and wellness space, right? It's really impacting every brand at least tangentially." Follow Mitch's LinkedIn profile here Follow Justin's LinkedIn profile here

Summary In this episode, Guy Rubin, CEO of Ebsta, discusses the concept of revenue intelligence and the importance of clean and consistent data in driving revenue. He shares insights from the 2023 benchmark report, highlighting the challenges faced by sales teams and the impact of slippage in the sales pipeline. Rubin also emphasizes the need for effective lead qualification and engagement with the buying committee. Additionally, he discusses the benefits of building a successful partner program and the lessons learned from mistakes and achievements. Takeaways Revenue intelligence is about understanding the signals that influence revenue and relies on clean and consistent data. Slippage in the sales pipeline can significantly impact win rates, and top performers are more effective at qualifying leads and engaging the buying committee. Building a successful partner program requires integrating your product or service into the partner's core offering and providing ongoing support. Learning from mistakes and achievements is crucial for growth and success in business. Follow Guy's LinkedIn Profile here Follow Justin's LinkedIn Profile here

Summary Tom Byrne, CEO of RocketMill, discusses the unique employee-owned structure of the agency and its acquisition by PMG. He explains how being employee-owned created a strong culture and sense of belonging within the agency. Tom also highlights the importance of AI in the agency ecosystem and how RocketMill is using AI to enhance their operations and provide value to clients. Additionally, he shares his personal experience with dyslexia and how it has shaped his perspective and approach to business. About Tom Tom Byrne is CEO of RocketMill, an integrated full-service, digital-first agency. With a career in data-driven performance marketing spanning over 16 years, Tom leads the business of +200 people offering expertise across data and analytics, media, digital experience and creative services. He is responsible for developing and maintaining the company's unique culture and identifying new areas of growth and acquisition. Takeaways - Employee-owned businesses can create a strong culture and sense of belonging within the organization. - AI is becoming increasingly important in the agency ecosystem and can provide value to clients through automation and data analysis. - Dyslexia can bring unique perspectives and skills to business, such as pattern recognition and tenacity. - Language should not be commoditized, and genuine human communication is essential in building relationships and trust. ⁠Follow Tom here⁠ ⁠Follow Justin here⁠

Summary Entrepreneur Joe Allan's business was acquired by First Mile, a waste collection company in the UK, shares his journey and insights into the waste management industry. He discusses the challenges businesses face in waste collection, the importance of recycling, and the need for transparency in the industry. Joe also talks about the marketing and sales strategies that have contributed to the company's growth. He highlights the opportunities in working with large corporates and national retailers, as well as the future plans for expansion. Takeaways Businesses in the UK have to pay for waste collection and can choose between private waste collection companies or the council. First Mile focuses on providing better service and recycling options for businesses, especially in city centers where traditional waste companies often prioritize convenience over sustainability. Organic growth and word-of-mouth referrals have been the biggest drivers of First Mile's success. The company aims to expand nationally and become a leader in the waste management industry, focusing on transparency, data-driven solutions, and customer value. Follow Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/

Ben Gutkovich from Superlinked discusses the value of vector embeddings and how they can be used to personalize and improve user experiences. He explains that while large tech companies have been using vector embeddings for years, smaller organizations have been slower to adopt the technology due to cost and technical complexity. Superlinked aims to make vector embeddings more accessible by providing tools and infrastructure for developers and data scientists. Ben emphasizes the importance of research and community building in gaining trust and educating potential customers. He also discusses the role of influencers and the involvement of different stakeholders in the decision-making process. Takeaways - Vector embeddings can improve user experiences by providing personalized and relevant recommendations. - Smaller organizations have been slower to adopt vector embeddings due to cost and technical complexity. - Superlinked aims to make vector embeddings more accessible by providing tools and infrastructure for developers and data scientists. - Research, community building, and engaging influencers are important strategies for gaining trust and educating potential customers. For more information visit www.superlinked.com and also read more about Superlinked recent round of funding! Follow Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/ Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast#podcast #futurefuzz #digitalmarketing #B2B

In this conversation, Justin Campbell interviews Jo Spindler from UNDO, a company focused on carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering. They discuss the uniqueness of UNDO's approach and the benefits of enhanced rock weathering in permanently removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They also explore the different stakeholders and customers of UNDO, including individuals, businesses, farmers, scientists, and quarries. Jo emphasizes the importance of storytelling in marketing and creating a community of climate pioneers. They conclude by discussing future plans and funding for UNDO. Takeaways UNDO specializes in carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering, a nature-based process that permanently locks away CO2 from the atmosphere. Enhanced rock weathering has the potential to remove four billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere every year if scaled correctly. UNDO's customers include individuals, businesses, farmers, scientists, and quarries, each with their own unique motivations and benefits from carbon removal. Storytelling is a key component of Undo's marketing strategy, focusing on the impact and co-benefits of their carbon removal process. UNDO is a for-profit organization aiming to scale globally and work with early adopters to achieve global carbon removal targets. Visit www.un-do.com for more information on this amazing company! Follow Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/ Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast#podcast #futurefuzz #digitalmarketing #B2B

In this podcast episode, Justin Campbell interviews James Marscheider, the CMO of evaluagent. They discuss various topics related to digital marketing and the role of AI tools in the industry. James shares his favorite AI software, including ChatGPT, and highlights the benefits of using it for research and content creation. They also discuss the importance of compliance in industries such as financial services and the challenges of selling to traditional banking institutes. James explains evaluagent's growth strategy, including their focus on inbound leads, outbound activities, and building partnerships. They also touch on evaluagent's plans for expansion, particularly in the North American market. Takeaways AI tools like ChatGPT can be valuable for research and content creation. Compliance is crucial in industries like financial services. Building partnerships and referral programs can be an effective way to grow a business. Expanding into new markets, such as North America, can provide growth opportunities. Targeting the right customers and focusing on quality rather than volume is key in sales and marketing. About James James accomplished, numbers driven marketing professional with broad experience across the marketing mix, encompassing strategic planning, market intelligence, product development, brand management, direct-marketing, PR, channel development and sales enablement. James brings creative, innovative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking leadership and am focused on achieving continuous, improved business performance. Follow James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmarscheider/ Follow Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/ Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast#podcast #futurefuzz #digitalmarketing #B2B

In this conversation, Christian Land, an executive from Performance One and a general marketing expert, discusses the similarities between B2B and B2C marketing, emphasizing the importance of emotions and target groups. He highlights the effectiveness of channels like Google and LinkedIn in the B2B market and the need for personalized targeting. Christian also addresses the challenges faced by brands, such as outdated communication methods and ineffective tracking. He explores the impact of COVID-19 on the German market and the importance of building relationships with clients. Additionally, Christian shares insights on the role of artificial intelligence in marketing and the need for adaptability in a changing landscape. Christians Bio With nearly two decades of experience in marketing, communication, and continuous improvement, Christian has developed a deep understanding of the importance of leadership in dynamic environments. His passion for lifelong learning is evident in his career path and leadership style. Christian believes in the critical role of ongoing development and fostering a learning environment within a team to meet the challenges of change. His focus on branding, recognizing the individuality of team members, and networking forms the core of his philosophy, enabling him to devise successful strategies and build long-term business relationships Takeaways Emotions play a crucial role in both B2B and B2C marketing, and understanding the target group is essential for effective communication. Channels like Google and LinkedIn are effective for reaching the B2B market, but personalized targeting is key. Outdated communication methods and ineffective tracking are common challenges faced by brands. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitization in the German market, but building relationships with clients remains important. Artificial intelligence can enhance marketing efforts, but companies must adapt to changes and embrace new technologies. Follow Christian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-land-mannheim/ Follow Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/ Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast #podcast #futurefuzz #digitalmarketing #B2B

A refreshing and honest chat with Nick Verkoost the CEO of Canopy regarding growing a SaaS business in the procurement space. Nick shares his insights on how the procurement industry and tech players in that industry have been laggards to adopt other growth techniques. Nick and I also speak honestly about his dislike for sales and we speak about useful tactics that B2B companies can use to attract and engage new clients, even with outbound approaches. Nick Verkroost is CEO of Canopy, a supplier master data and automation platform specifically designed for small, overworked procurement teams. Nick joined the business in 2020, where he saw an opportunity to capitalise on the team’s expertise harnessed from developing supplier management solutions for some of the world’s biggest companies, including CBRE, Caterpillar and EDF. Canopy was launched in 2021 as an out-of-the-box SaaS platform serving the SME and Mid-Market. Nick is a start-up veteran of over 10 years. A former strategy consultant, he built a venture portfolio for the Thomson Family Office before transitioning into Chief Operating Officer roles in B2B SaaS spanning MediaTech, EdTech, FinTech and a number of advisory roles. Having been educated as an engineer, he is passionate about how technology can bring efficiency to everyday challenges. In his downtime, you’ll either find Nick up a mountain or on a sailing boat! Follow Nick here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickverkroost/ Follow Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinsalessource/ Future Fuzz - The Digital Marketing Podcast #podcast #futurefuzz #digitalmarketing #B2B