Zack Kilgore and Gabe Petersen
Buffering
Buffering - Powered by Calix is a weekly podcast hosted by Zack Kilgore and Gabe Petersen from the Calix Success and Field Strategy teams. We break down how marketing, data, and AI drive real-world growth, from customer experience to emerging tools and trends. With 25+ years of combined experience, Gabe and Zack cut through the noise on what drives results, where organizations get stuck, and how to optimize performance and growth. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the original creators, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of external affiliates.
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Zack Kilgore and Gabe Petersen
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Decoding Dollars: Influencing Perception and Driving Sales 16.07.2024 39:05
Getting your pricing right is one of the most impactful tactics you can use to drive success in your business. Join Zack and Gabe as we dive even deeper into the psychology of pricing and discuss decoy pricing, scaling, framing, and how to position your products and services online.
Decoding Dollars: The Psychology Behind Price 01.07.2024 39:40
Do you know what the most impactful factors are for increasing profit, or how your customers perceive value? Join Zack and Gabe as we dive deep into financial metrics that matter, and the psychology of pricing.
Climbing the Ladder or Mastering the Craft: What's Your Move? 26.06.2024 38:39
How are you building your career? Join Zack and Gabe as we discuss the different career paths people take, and how you can become a strategic thinker, or a strategic doer.
Sailing into Blue Oceans: Building a Moat Around Your Business 19.06.2024 42:52
This past week, Apple announced their latest software enhancements, as well as Apple Intelligence. Join Zack & Gabe as we discuss the impact this has on Apple's hardware and software business as the need for developers to build a moat around their businesses has never been greater.
Customer Devotion: What is your Brand? 06.06.2024 40:02
How are major brands like Starbucks and McDonald’s leveraging technology alongside customer experience and loyalty? Join Zack and Gabe as we discuss the strategies behind mobile apps, and the impact it has on an organizations brand.
CRO Playbook: From Clicks to Customers 28.05.2024 39:30
What does a conversion mean to you? Join us as we discuss different types of conversion actions and how you can improve your own CRO through personalized experiences.
Say Hello to GPT-4o 21.05.2024 35:48
This week, OpenAI released a new AI model, GPT-4o that enables real time interactions with audio, visual, and text. Join Zack and Gabe as we discuss how we have used the GPT-4o model, and where this model could go in the future.
Spill the Beans: Using Zero Party Data in Your Marketing 14.05.2024 41:42
What types of data are you using in your marketing strategy? Join Zack and Gabe as we discuss the types of data you can collect, and how to use it responsibly in a privacy-focused world.
Search Party: Don’t Get Lost with SEO 07.05.2024 38:06
Is AI changing Search Engine Optimization? Join Zack and Gabe as we discuss how search is changing in 2024, and how marketers can stay ahead of the AI curve.
Flip the Coin: A/B Adventures in Marketing 30.04.2024 39:41
Are you A/B testing your marketing content? A/B testing allows you to compare multiple versions of campaigns to see which resonates best with your audience. Join Zack and Gabe as we review why A/B testing is important, and how you can get started.
Getting Personal (With Your Marketing) 23.04.2024 38:56
Did you know people are more likely to purchase from a personalized experience? Learn how you can created personalized experiences to drive business growth with effective marketing tactics.
Practical Uses of AI for Marketers 16.04.2024 38:19
How are you using Artificial Intelligence? Join us as we define the different AI platforms, practical use cases, and how marketers can leverage these technologies today.
The Rise of the Gen Z Consumers 09.04.2024 40:24
Gen Z is now purchasing your products and services. How can marketers adapt their strategies to accommodate the new behaviors and buying decisions from this generation?
Is Everything but Meta Dead? 02.04.2024 37:23
Meta has one of the largest user bases across all social media platforms, making it an effective way to reach your customers. Building Ads on Facebook can be complicated, and new tools like Advantage + seemingly make it easier, but at what cost?
Introducing Zack & Gabe, and the Role of AI in Marketing 27.03.2024 42:44
Welcome to Buffering! In this episode, we re-introduce ourselves and talk more about how we entered the field of marketing, and how AI is playing a pivotal role in the workplace today.
Introducing Buffering 14.03.2024 2:17
Welcome to Buffering, the latest Podcast from Zack Kilgore and Gabe Petersen! Keep an eye out for new episodes, dropping weekly!
A Deep Dive into Meta Custom Audiences 24.08.2022 34:45
For most marketers Meta Custom Audiences stop at customer list uploads. Join Gabe and Zack as we dive deep into the long list of Custom Audience features. Learn how to target the right person, with the right tactic, at the right time of their journey.
Socia Media Trends That Point to the Future 17.08.2022 39:38
Facebook has been a dominant platform, but should you be using it exclusively to reach your younger audience? Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss the latest studies that show how social media platforms have changed over the years, and why you should adapt your strategy as audiences shift.
Are You Using Push Notifications Wrong? 11.08.2022 40:01
How are you using Push Notifications in your marketing strategy? Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss how you can be successful with mobile notifications, and share a few tips and tricks for getting started.
What is Happening with the "Big Guys"? 03.08.2022 39:13
There is a lot happening with the larger players in the telecom industry right now. Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss what changes the "Big Guys" are seeing, and what tactics they are using to acquire subscribers.
Video Marketing Doesn't Need to be Scary! 27.07.2022 40:12
Are you using video in your marketing strategy? Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss different ways you can incorporate video into your marketing, and share tips & tricks to help get you started with video.
What does the Internet Know About Me? 20.07.2022 40:03
As Marketers, we love using data, but have you ever wondered exactly how companies like Meta and Google get this data for you to use? Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss how consumers knowingly, and unknowingly, provide data to companies to be used in their marketing efforts.
The Psychology of Price 14.07.2022 40:24
Are your prices too high? Should they be rounded? What numbers should you actually use for pricing? Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss what steps pricing strategy and psychology, and some methods you can use to set the right prices for your products or services.
Is Your Website is Overdue for a Redesign? 06.07.2022 36:28
How long has it been since you redesigned your website? Have you thought about new features you would like to include on a new side?. Join Gabe and Zack from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss what steps you should take prior to redesigning your website, and tools you can use during the process.
Getting your Marketing Resources right with Cat Minor 29.06.2022 33:34
Marketing at Broadband Service Providers has always had way too little investment. Join Gabe and Cat Minor from the Calix Customer Success Team as we discuss how you can get your marketing resources right. If you have been fighting for budgets in your organization this is a great listen to understand how you can 1.) get more budget and 2.) allocate your resources correctly.
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