

The Purposeful Marketing Podcast
Mary Keough, Aaron Weekes and James Boeckmann
Explore purpose-driven marketing with The Purposeful Marketing Podcast. Our conversations cover topics including marketing strategy, measurement, demand generation, revenue marketing, performance marketing, and content marketing. Whether you work in-house or at an agency, we help you create marketing that matters.
Expect a conversational, quirky, and inquisitive tone that will leave you inspired and ready to take action. So, if you're ready to discover how to make purposeful marketing work for you, tune in to The Purposeful Marketing Podcast.
Expect a conversational, quirky, and inquisitive tone that will leave you inspired and ready to take action. So, if you're ready to discover how to make purposeful marketing work for you, tune in to The Purposeful Marketing Podcast.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 37min
#107: Why should B2B marketers consider vertical video? Ft. Kevin McClary, Sr. Performance Marketer @ Gorilla 76
Hosts join friend of the podcast, Kevin McClary, Sr. Performance Marketer at Gorilla 76 and TikTok influencer, to chat about the inner workings of vertical video.
Why should marketers care about a granular ad format? What makes good vs bad use of vertical video? How can you start vertical video today?
The hosts discusses these questions and more on the newest episode of The Purposeful Marketing podcast.
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Mary Keough
Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann
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Kevin McClary

Nov 15, 2024 • 41min
#106: What is decentralized information and why does it matter to B2B marketers?
In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of decentralized information in marketing, emphasizing the need for marketers to adapt their strategies to effectively reach and engage their audiences.
They explore the challenges posed by a fragmented information landscape, the importance of choosing the right medium for messages, and the necessity of measuring marketing success beyond just leads.
The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling and meaningful messaging in connecting with customers in a rapidly changing digital environment.
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Mary Keough
Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann

Nov 1, 2024 • 42min
#105: Why should marketers take a multicultural approach to advertising? Ft. Bianca Galan, Product Marketing Senior Associate @ AdTheorent
In this episode of the Purposeful Marketing podcast, hosts Aaron, Mary, and James engage in a deep conversation with, Product Marketing Senior Associate at AdTheorent, Bianca Galan. They explore the nuances of product marketing roles, the importance of cultural sensitivity in advertising, and the challenges marketers face when expanding into multicultural markets. Bianca shares her insights on the need for tailored marketing strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural differences. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of product marketing and the necessity for marketers to adapt to changing consumer expectations.
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Mary Keough
Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann
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Bianca Galan

Oct 18, 2024 • 28min
#104: How should B2B marketers approach 2025 marketing planning?
~ Failing to plan is planning to fail ~
As B2B marketers are start their 2025 planning cycle, Mary, Aaron and James share their thoughts on how to plan differently for better outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the need for customer-centric strategies and the significance of understanding bottlenecks in the marketing process. The hosts explore personal perspectives on planning, the importance of mindset and collaboration, and Mary shares, in detail, how CoLab approaches planning.
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Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann

Oct 4, 2024 • 30min
#103: Should B2B marketers be storytellers?
In this episode of the Purposeful Marketing Podcast, Aaron, Mary, and James discuss the role of storytelling in marketing. They explore whether marketers should be storytellers and the importance of understanding the function of storytelling in business. They also emphasize the need to be observant, attentive, and critical in order to become effective storytellers. The conversation touches on the impact of storytelling on client relationships, the value of emotional storytelling, and the importance of understanding the chapters that came before in order to write better stories. The hosts also highlight the significance of company founders and leaders who are strong storytellers or who respect the power of storytelling.
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Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann

Sep 27, 2024 • 29min
#102: Why do B2B marketers get messaging wrong?
In this episode, Aaron and Mary discuss the importance of messaging in marketing and why B2B marketers often get it wrong. They emphasize the need for alignment on the right outcome and customer focus. They introduce the concept of the messaging pyramid, which consists of a point of view, positioning, strategic narrative, value props, core capabilities, and features/attributes. They explain how different teams, such as leadership, sales, and product marketing, are involved in the creation and application of the pyramid. They also discuss the role of customers in shaping the messaging and the importance of storytelling and gossip in effective messaging.
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Aaron Weekes
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Sep 17, 2024 • 28min
#101: How do you make good B2B marketing creative? Ft. Chris Sugila, CEO at Happy Hub Marketing
Good ads sell. This is true in B2C and B2B, but good ads are few and far between in B2B marketing. Why is that the case? In this episode, hosts Mary and Aaron chat with CEO of Happy Hub Marketing, Chris Sugila, on how to execute B2B creative that resonates with you and your customers.
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Aaron Weekes
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Sep 6, 2024 • 4h 8min
#100: A call to purpose. Please help 20+ marketers find their next gig.
In this milestone 100th episode of The Purposeful Marketing Podcast, Aaron, Mary and James bring you something truly special. They’ve gathered 20 marketers who are navigating the challenges of career growth and looking for their next opportunity. This episode offers these professionals a platform to share their experiences, challenges, and unique value propositions.
Each marketer answers key questions designed to help them craft their story and position themselves for success in their next role.
If you have a position where they would be a fit, please reach out to the following:
Rocio Garza
Alyssa Cuda
Justin Schmidt
Cameron DeJong
Meg Johnson
Michael Crane
Jill Schwitters
Kacyn Goranson
Rachel Rappaport
Caitlin Dvorak
Kaitlan Kinn
Emilija Moljević
Rhys Dowbiggin
Kayla Lafi
Neil Parker
Jess Ruby
Donovan Chiu
Jody Veeder
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Mary Keough
Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann

Aug 30, 2024 • 19min
#99.2: Part 2 - B2B marketing podcast lessons and learnings
In this episode, Aaron and Mary reflect on reaching episode 99 of their podcast and discuss their favorite moments and the lessons they've learned. They talk about the importance of consistency and having a purpose in podcasting. Mary shares how being on the podcast has made her a better communicator, while Aaron emphasizes the value of empathy and diverse perspectives. They also discuss the possibility of implementing a format and incorporating more storytelling in future episodes.
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Mary Keough
Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann

Aug 2, 2024 • 40min
#99: Part 1: Celebrating A Milestone!
In this episode, Aaron and James celebrate reaching episode 99 of the Purposeful Marketing Podcast. They reflect on their journey, discuss their favorite moments and episodes, and share how the podcast has impacted them personally and professionally. They also emphasize the importance of active listening, the value of bringing on guests from different industries, and the need to promote the podcast more to attract diverse and interesting guests. The hosts also acknowledge the contributions of their listeners and express their gratitude for the friendships and connections they have formed through the show.
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~Market with purpose for the everyday practitioner ~
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Mary Keough
Aaron Weekes
James Boeckmann