B2B Influence

This conversation with Todd Lebo, CEO of Ascend2, covers the importance of thought leadership, the impact of buyer fatigue, and the role of AI in enhancing personalization and efficiency in marketing. It also delves into the challenges of multi-channel attribution, nurturing prospects, and the strategic use of original research in marketing campaigns. Takeaways Thought leadership is critical Buyer...

Episode Overview What happens when you invest heavily in audience targeting—but your website fails to convert the traffic you generate? In this episode of the  B2B Influence Podcast ,  Paula Chiocchi  sits down with guest  Meeky Hwang , CEO and Founder of  NDEVR.io , to explore how website performance, user experience, and technical reliability directly impact marketing results and revenue. Meeky...

B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers — hosted by Paula Chiocchi Guest:   Nikos Lemanis , Senior Marketing Strategist at  Luxid  (global B2B/B2C agency)   Topic:  Turning complex marketing into practical growth—why “proof over persuasion” wins, how AI is reshaping discovery, and the human side of martech transformation. Episode Summary  Paula sits down with Luxid’s Nikos Lemanis to un...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Host and Executive Producer at Reaching Higher Podcast, Aaron Strout. Aaron explores the unique challenges of healthcare marketing, including balancing personalization with privacy, navigating strict regulations like HIPAA, and measuring success beyond clicks. Aaron shares insights on data-driven s...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Founder and CEO at Profound Networks, Blake Sitney. Blake explains how domains uniquely identify digital-first companies, enhance sales and marketing, and improve master data management. He covers challenges in distinguishing corporate from free email domains, the evolving landscape of digital attr...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the EVP of Strategic Services at sg360°, Tedd Aurelius. Tedd discusses the renewed power of direct mail marketing, emphasizing the blend of data-driven insights and creative storytelling to create emotionally resonant campaigns. Tedd explains how understanding audiences beyond demographics—considering...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Founder and CEO at OM Strategic Forecasting, Oksana Matviichuk. Oksana discusses how AI, generational shifts—especially millennials as buyers—and evolving business models are transforming the industry. She emphasizes the importance of revisiting business models before updating marketing strategies...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Owner and Chief Growth Officer at MarketSurge, Reed Hansen. Reed explores how data-backed targeting, funnel optimization, and behavioral intent signals can replace guesswork with measurable growth. Reed shares insights on adapting to shifts in digital strategy, the rise of AI and short-form video,...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the CEO and Director of Events at MoonLab Productions, Katie Meyer. Katie discusses how events now span the entire sales funnel, integrate with digital marketing, and drive measurable business outcomes. Katie shares insights on experiential marketing, post-pandemic trends, and the importance of data-dr...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Founder and CEO at Society22, Danielle Sabrina. Danielle discusses the impact of AI and large language models on brand visibility and B2B marketing. Danielle emphasizes the importance of authentic thought leadership, strategic media positioning, and CEO involvement in content creation. She shares i...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Founder, CEO, and Brand Strategist at Backstory Branding, Jed Morley. Jed introduces the Backstory Brand Wheel framework and shares insights from working with companies like Lucid Software and BambooHR. He discusses integrating brand and performance marketing, the importance of authentic leadership...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Law Firm Fractional CMOs, Stuart Foster. Stuart discusses the challenges of measuring marketing ROI, the shift from traditional to digital marketing, and the importance of understanding the customer journey. Stuart emphasizes the need for cohesive strategies, regu...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Chief Strategy Officer at Neurologyca Science & Marketing, Marc Fernandez. Marc explains how Neurologyca uses emotion AI to analyze real-time emotional and cognitive responses to marketing content via everyday devices. He discusses how this technology helps brands optimize content, segment audi...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Founder and CEO at Fernhill Digital Consulting, Datari Ladejo. Datari discusses the importance of authentic storytelling rooted in African culture, the need for hyper-localized campaigns, and the continent’s rapid digital transformation. She highlights the rise of mobile-first content, influencer m...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Founder and CEO of VDS Digital Agency, Ginny Delaitre. Ginny discusses the importance of data-driven, omnichannel marketing strategies, maintaining brand consistency—especially when using AI tools—and educating clients on realistic marketing expectations. Ginny shares insights on scaling campaigns,...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the President of VisionEdge Marketing, Laura Patterson. Laura discusses the importance of operationalizing customer-centric growth strategies in B2B organizations, emphasizing measurable customer value, effective performance metrics, and cross-team collaboration. She shares insights on aligning marketi...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the CEO of Red Fan Communications, Kathleen Lucente. Kathleen shares her expertise on the evolving role of PR in the B2B tech sector, emphasizing its impact on pipeline generation, lead conversion, and sales enablement. She discusses the importance of strategic messaging, brand positioning, and alignin...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the CEO of Hexagon Media, Debra Bowers. Debra discusses the crucial alignment of marketing and sales for small and mid-sized businesses. Debra emphasizes moving beyond superficial KPIs to focus on smarter targeting, message optimization, and campaign accountability. She highlights the importance of und...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Director of HubSpot Strategy at SmartBug Media, John Suarez. John discusses the transformative impact of integrated HubSpot architecture and marketing automation on B2B companies. Key topics include the shift in inbound marketing and revenue operations (RevOps), the importance of data-driven strate...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the CEO of Next Level Revenue, Kyle Mealy. Kyle discusses the evolving landscape of marketing and sales for small B2B businesses. Kyle emphasizes the need for a revolutionary approach, integrating marketing and sales to drive revenue growth. He discusses the increasing importance of data, audience plan...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Owner of SEO Optimizers, Brandon Leibowitz. Brandon discusses the importance of budget considerations, remarketing for small businesses, and building backlinks for SEO. Brandon emphasizes the need for continuous optimization and leveraging audience data for effective campaigns. He also explores the...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Managing Partner of A Purpose Partnership, Adam Sinkus. Adam delves into purpose-driven marketing strategies for small businesses. Adam highlights the importance of understanding ideal customers, creating actionable marketing plans, and the critical role of execution. He covers the significance of...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the Fractional CMO and Digital Marketing Consultant of Reliable Acorn, David Zimmerman. David delves into effective marketing strategies, emphasizing the primacy of a solid strategy over mere reliance on technology. David discusses the challenges of email marketing, the necessity of high-quality conten...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the President, Founder, and Fractional CMO of Craft, Angelo Ponzi. Angelo explores effective B2B marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer behavior, leveraging data, and adapting communication for different generations. Angelo highlights the need for thorough research,...

In this episode of B2B Influence: Spotlight on Industry Game-Changers, Paula Chiocchi interviews the President, CEO, and Bilingual Telemarketing Trainer of Costa Rica's Call Center, Richard Blank. Richard explores the crucial role of call centers in the marketing-to-sales pipeline, emphasizing the importance of human connection and empathy in telemarketing. Richard discusses balancing inbound and...