The Agile Marketing Edge

HubSpot’s new Loop Marketing framework is built for the AI era. But what actually makes the loop move? After losing roughly 80% of its organic search traffic while continuing to grow revenue, HubSpot rethought how modern marketing should work. The result is Loop Marketing: Express, Tailor, Amplify, and Evolve—a continuous system designed to learn and improve with every cycle. In this episode of Th...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we dive into the unique challenges faced by credit union marketing teams in the age of AI. As marketers juggle roles from brand management to social media, they must also navigate the complexities of compliance and community trust with limited resources. We explore why Agile marketing is no longer optional but essential for these teams. Joining us is To...

Teams often mistake the absence of visible problems for evidence that they have a strong foundation. But underneath that apparent calm can be fragile processes, unspoken problems, unsustainable workloads, and systems that won’t survive the next stage of growth. In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, AgileSherpas Chief Value Officer Ross Libby breaks down four dangerous “false senses” that ca...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea explores how to build a metrics culture that truly drives better marketing decisions. Many teams are overwhelmed by dashboards, yet starved for actionable insights. Tune in to hear why more data isn't the answer and how Agile rhythms can bridge the gap between having data and using it effectively. We'll delve into the importance of a disciplined...

This episode of The Agile Marketing Edge is hosted by AgileSherpas Principal Monica Georgieff. She dives into the critical role retrospectives play in marketing teams, exploring how they can either propel success or lead to stagnation. Drawing from her firsthand experience with a health and life sciences team, Monica reveals the pitfalls of ineffective retrospectives and the transformative power o...

This episode of The Agile Marketing Edge is different than any other before. It's the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the podcast, where two new hosts will be rotating with your favorite Andrea Fryrear to give you the hottest insights from the world of Agile Marketing. This week your host is AgileSherpas Chief Value Officer, Ross Libby. In episode 35, he dives into the evolving structure...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea tackles the pervasive issue of unfinished marketing work. Discover why too much work in progress (WIP) is the real culprit behind stalled projects and how it's not just about being busy. Delve into the systemic design flaws that lead to overwhelming WIP and explore insights from successful Agile teams that have mastered the art of limiting work i...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we explore why many marketing AI initiatives fail before they even start. Despite having access to the same AI tools and resources, Agile marketing teams are three times more successful in integrating AI compared to their non-agile counterparts. With our special guest, Melissa Reeves, author of Hyperadaptive, we delve into the cultural and structural re...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea dives into the common pitfalls marketing teams face when trying to maintain a true customer focus. Many teams rely on outdated assumptions and infrequent customer insights, leading to ineffective campaigns and strategies. She explores how Agile marketing practices can transform this approach, emphasizing the importance of integrating continuous c...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we focus on the pervasive issue of slow marketing approvals and their hidden costs. Drawing insights from our latest State of Agile Marketing Report, Andrea reveals how approval bottlenecks are the top collaboration challenge for non-Agile teams and still a significant hurdle for Agile ones. We explore why approvals often serve as anxiety distributors r...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea discusses the crucial transition from being a plan executor to a plan shaper in marketing. She explores why perfect execution alone isn't enough if your team lacks strategic influence. Drawing insights from the ninth annual State of Agile Marketing Report, Andrea highlights how Agile practices can earn marketing teams a seat at the strategy table...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea explores how marketing teams can achieve three times better AI results. The secret isn't in having the biggest budgets or the most advanced tech stacks; it's about readiness and structure. She explains why Agile marketing serves as the perfect operating system for AI integration, emphasizing the importance of a clear backlog, defined priorities,...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea dives into the collaboration challenges plaguing marketers, sparked by my critique of the new Manifesto for Enterprise Agility. While it presents agreeable values, it lacks the teeth needed to drive real change. She explores the uncomfortable truths about collaboration that organizations must face by 2026, backed by our ninth annual State of Agil...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea dives into what sets high-performing marketing teams apart in 2026. As we navigate the complexities of modern marketing with limited resources, she shares insights from the 9th Annual State of Agile Marketing Report. Discover how Agile marketing empowers teams to lead through change, uncertainty, and complexity with confidence. Andrea explores ho...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea delves into how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape, exposing the strengths and weaknesses of marketing teams. Joined by MarTech expert Scott Brinker, we explore the critical distinction between what should be run with discipline in the "factory" and what should be experimented with in the "lab." We discuss the pitfalls of chasing the latest...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we tackle the common fear that Agile structures stifle creativity in marketing teams. Join Andrea Fryrear, as she welcomes Nicole Crawley, a senior marketing operations leader at Navy Federal Credit Union, who shares her journey of integrating creative teams into Agile workflows. Discover how the right structure can actually protect and enhance creativi...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we dive into the critical importance of your marketing operating system with Ross Libby, Chief Value Officer at AgileSherpas. We explore insights from a Forbes article advocating for a fresh start in marketing operations and a McKinsey piece on aligning operating models with execution. Discover why the way you work can be more pivotal than your creative...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea explores how organizations can thrive in today's complex world by adopting the agility of an octopus rather than the rigidity of a Tin Man. Drawing parallels between these ocean creatures and modern businesses, she discusses the importance of having a stable core with autonomous arms that can quickly respond to changes. Delve into the pitfalls of...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we dive into the crucial yet often overlooked skill of asking the right questions. Join Andrea Fryrear to explore how strategic questioning can transform Agile marketing. We'll break down five essential question types from a Harvard Business Review framework, mapping them to the agile marketing operating system. Discover how investigative, speculative,...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, we tackle "The People Problem That’s Quietly Killing Agile Marketing." As we approach 2026, Andrea delves into three critical issues impacting marketing agility: job hugging, skills and capability gaps, and the ongoing hybrid versus remote work debate. Job hugging, where employees stay in roles out of fear, can both stabilize and stagnate Agile teams. S...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea delves into how Agile methodologies can rescue marketers from the chaos of AI adoption. As we navigate 2025, it's clear that without an Agile framework, your AI efforts are likely to falter. Andrea discusses the critical need for rapid experimentation, prioritization, and adaptability in the face of AI's unpredictable evolution. Traditional marke...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea tackles a critical issue: why pausing Agile during a crisis is a mistake. When chaos hits—be it a reorg, acquisition, or unexpected leadership change—many think it's time to halt Agile transformation. But this is precisely when Agile's adaptability is most needed. Andrea shares real stories from clients who faced crises and illustrate why embraci...

Join Andrea Fryrear as she explores the transformation from order takers to strategic partners in marketing. In this episode, she sits down with John Wiedenheft, Digital Marketing Operations Director at Great America Financial Services, who shares his journey of leading a 15-member marketing team through an Agile transformation. Discover how John's experience with a cross-functional Agile team spa...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Scaling Agile Marketing the Smart Way, Andrea explores the delicate balance between flexibility and rigor in scaling Agile marketing practices. Too much rigidity stifles creativity, while too much flexibility leads to chaos. She dives into finding the "Goldilocks zone" using insights from Scaled Agile, aiming for a harmonious blend of structure and adap...

In this episode of The Agile Marketing Edge, Andrea sits down with Kamal Hans, a seasoned Agile coach, to explore the unexpected challenges of a wildly successful marketing campaign. Kamal shares his experience at Vistaprint, where a hit campaign for photo mugs led to overwhelming demand that the production facility couldn't meet. They delve into the lessons learned about system dependencies and t...