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Peter Voss, Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientist at Aigo.ai, talks about making software intelligent. In a world of Siris and Alexas, most of us are familiar with the power and limitations of the first and second waves of AI. Now that we’re in the third wave, chatbots have evolved beyond simple rule-based interactions and are now able to make judgments and learn, resulting in more human-like interactions. Today, Peter discusses chatbots revolutionizing enterprise digital assistants. Show NotesConnect With:Peter Voss: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Paul Slack, CEO and Founder of Vende Digital, explores B2B demand generation. Engaging in content marketing with the goal of more traffic and sales often results in content your potential customers don’t care about. However, when you start with the customer and focus on becoming the go-to resource in your category, you not only create valuable content but also naturally attract increased traffic and sales. Today, Paul discusses B2B content marketing secrets.Show NotesConnect With:Paul Slack: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Paul Slack, CEO and Founder of Vende Digital, explores B2B demand generation. Over the last two decades, B2B demand generation has shifted from relying on sales teams to being driven by marketing. Now, empowered buyers independently seek information, delaying engagement with sales and putting the onus on marketers to actively engage and influence them throughout their journey. Today, Paul discusses how to identify your B2B demand gen audience.Show NotesConnect With:Paul Slack: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Stephan Beringer, CEO of Mirriad, explores how in-content advertising has emerged as a powerful tool for reaching engaged audiences. Virtual product placement is a powerful tool for brands to connect with audiences in a relevant way and cut through advertising clutter by integrating seamlessly into content. It offers a unique opportunity to break through in today's crowded advertising landscape. Today, Stephan discusses virtual product placement.Show NotesConnect With:Stephan Beringer: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Stephan Beringer, CEO of Mirriad, explores how in-content advertising has emerged as a powerful tool for reaching engaged audiences. In-content advertising has risen in popularity because it overcomes the drawbacks of traditional interruptive ads, which frequently result in ad fatigue and reduced viewer engagement. It achieves this by seamlessly integrating brands into content and increasing relevance, making it a more effective means of connecting with audiences. Today, Stephan discusses in-content advertising in streaming.Show NotesConnect With:Stephan Beringer: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Mike Wiston, CEO of mowPod, examines whether people should be paying to have downloads of their podcast. Despite the potential for success, audio advertising is often underutilized in the podcast industry due to its complex nature. However, companies like mowPod are making it easier for podcasters to leverage programmatic advertising for podcast growth. Today, Mike discusses using programmatic advertising to build your podcast community. Show NotesConnect With:Mike Wiston: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Mike Wiston, CEO of mowPod, examines whether people should be paying to have downloads of their podcast. Paying for podcast downloads can be an effective strategy for reaching specific goals, such as monetization or meeting network requirements. However, without a clear goal in mind, paying for podcast downloads will only result in short-term spikes rather than long-term growth. Today, Mike discusses whether you should be paying for podcast downloads. Show NotesConnect With:Mike Wiston: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.

Dimitiris Maniatis, CEO of Upstream, looks into different forms of communication in marketing. In a cookieless world, mobile marketing has the potential to be a particularly effective channel for reaching customers and first-party data collection. The intimate and always-on nature of mobile devices makes them a powerful tool for marketers looking to communicate with and build relationships with their customers and prospects. Today, Dimitiris discusses the advantages of cookieless mobile marketing. Show NotesConnect With:Dimitiris Maniatis: 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.

Dimitiris Maniatis, CEO of Upstream, looks into different forms of communication in marketing. Email, which often has a low open rate, is subject to spam filters and other challenges. On the other hand, RCS messaging allows for more personalized and interactive experiences within the messaging app, leading to higher conversion rates and better campaign performance. Today, Dimitiris discusses RCS messaging and whether it is a necessity for marketers. Show NotesConnect With:Dimitiris Maniatis: 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.

Ismael El-Qudsi, Co-founder and CEO of SocialPubli, explores AI for influencer marketing. Influencer marketing’s main issue today is the prevalence of people buying followers or using bots. Fortunately, AI can detect potential fraud within influencer metrics, such as fake followers or inflated engagement rates, helping brands avoid collaborations with influencers who may not deliver genuine results. Today, Ismael discusses artificial intelligence's role in finding the right influencers. Show NotesConnect With:Ismael El-Qudsi: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // 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.