Marketing Unplugged

Michele Grieshaber is a CMO Advisor to various groups as an independent business and marketing consultant. She has an impressive background working with IBM in executive marketing roles for almost 20 years and later on transitioning to smaller organizations where she held the CMO role for companies like Silicon Labs. In this episode, Michele talks about how to create culture and community in an or...

Joe Chernov is the Chief Marketing Officer at Pendo. He has been at the forefront of B2B marketing, creating impactful campaigns and strategies for various companies over his 20-plus-year career. Before Pendo, he was the CMO of two Boston startups, Robin and InsightSquared, which was named the most awarded sales intelligence company in tech. He takes huge risks and reaps huge rewards. What are his...

David Gaudet is the author of The Daily Undoing and has spent the last 20 years as a post-secondary educator and teaches all things brand and marketing to his students. In this episode, David shares what marketers need to have in order to succeed in this industry, what companies are actively looking for in their marketers, how David teaches these critical skill sets in his classes, and so much mor...

Elle Woulfe is the Vice President of Growth Marketing at Invision and Advisory Board Member for Demand Spring. She is going to be Demand Spring's newest co-host with Mark! Here's a quick introduction to who Elle is, her background, and why she is so passionate about marketing.   Key Takeaways: [2:05] Demand Spring has a new co-host! Meet Elle Woulfe! [5:35] How did Elle discover marketing? [11:00]...

Carla is a world-renowned storyteller, an entertaining speaker, and a prolific author. Her work with Fortune 500 brands serves as the foundation for many of her books. Her tenth and most recent book, RE: Think Innovation , busts the myth that innovation is something that requires a specific degree or special training. Consistently named one of the top influencers in her field, Carla regularly chal...

Tim Washer spent 20 years at IBM, Cisco, and Accenture while moonlighting on SNL, Conan O'Brien, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and now helps brands connect empathetically through humor. Tim shares his process on how to shake up a brand and make them funny, relatable, and joyful to interact with on this week's show. Tim also opens up on some of the mental health challenges he's faced duri...

Nick Edouard is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at PathFactory, an intelligent content platform that removes friction by delivering delightful and customizable content experiences. Nick is a passionate problem solver and discusses the core problem PathFactory is solving in the marketplace today. He also discusses how the B2B market and marketers still don't quite know how to leverage the...

Tara O'Sullivan is the Chief Marketing Officer for Immedis, the global leader in payroll consolidation. Tara is currently based in Ireland and runs an international team. She has been consistently recognized for bringing a unique blend of strategic insight and operational execution and has over 25 years of extensive experience in B2B Technology & Marketing. On today's show, Tara discusses women in...

Michael Brenner is the CEO of Marketing Insider Group, founded on the belief that strong leaders who champion their teams are the key to unlocking massive growth. Michael is also a globally-recognized keynote speaker on leadership, culture, and marketing and author of the bestselling book, The Content Formula . Michael talks about why our marketing budgets are out of whack, why most marketers are...

Mark Jefferies is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Event Host, and a Communications Consultant. He has shared the stage with VP Joe Biden to Will Smith, from Serena Williams to Michael J Fox and Richard Branson, all without formal training! Mark shares his journey and offers words of wisdom on how to better communicate and show up in our digital meetings.   Key Takeaways: [2:45] How does a keynote speak...

Jennifer Griffin Smith is the Chief Marketing Officer at Brightcove, an online video platform. Jennifer is a fast-paced executive who is passionate about discovering new technology possibilities. She shares her philosophy on how to empower her team, what was the root of her early success, her experiences at Microsoft, and how she thinks about marketing in today's world.   Key Takeaways: [2:45] Jen...

Peter Mahoney is the CEO of Plannuh, a SaaS company that provides cloud-based tools to help marketers build, manage, and share their marketing budgets. Peter has over 30 years of marketing experience and has worked in a variety of CMO roles. He is also a passionate supporter of the rights of people with disabilities. Join Peter as he discusses his journey from CMO to CEO, how to embrace your nerd...

Duane Schulz is a Digital Marketing Consultant and was the former Chief Marketing Technologist and Head of Digital at Xerox until January 2017. He has had roles ranging from Brand and Marketing Intelligence to acting CMO over the last 17 years and has held executive roles at Apple and HP. Duane shares what it was like working for Apple during the 90s, his time at Xerox, how he sees brand image, an...

Ashley Botting and James Gangl are both professional actors, improvists, writers, and comedians. What do these two have to do with marketing? Improv, stepping out of your comfort zone, finding creativity, and the art of taking risks are all essential qualities every marketer needs to have and our two guests today have some insights on how to develop these key skills. Key Takeaways: [2:00] How do A...

Dave Laverty has more than 30 years of marketing executive experience in hi-tech, which includes roles such as the CMO for IBM as well as Cognos. In this episode, Dave answers the age-old question of how to better align and marketing, and skills that CMOs, and really all marketers, need to know now more than ever.   Key Takeaways: [2:55] What has stayed a constant in B2B marketing throughout the y...

Christine Washburn has been recently appointed Chief Marketing Officer for Berkshire Grey, an AI robotic fulfillment company in the retail distribution and logistics industry. Christine joined the company shortly after the pandemic and has been working in her new leadership role 100% remotely. In this episode, Christine talks about her career in politics, how to break through the AI buzzword and s...

Gregor Jeffrey is a former International Defense Expert and a Communication Thought Leader. He jokes that he's probably the only communication expert that has been fired due to poor communication skills! After getting consistent feedback throughout his career that he was a poor communicator, Gregor dedicated himself to learning what it takes to present ideas effectively and to have others trust yo...

Elle Woulfe is the Vice President of Growth Marketing at InVision and was named one of the most fascinating people in B2B Marketing in 2019. She is a veteran revenue-focused marketer with over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, demand generation, brand management and go-to-market strategies. Elle shares her story, how she discovered her path to marketing, and what it's like herding and r...

Marketing Unplugged Producer, Maddy Pigott, joins this episode as a guest host. She interviews co-hosts Mark and Karen to get their take on the insights and hot topics discussed among guests from this season of Marketing Unplugged. They chat about the buyer experience, what the future of marketing will look like, upcoming trends that are here to stay, as well as some of the personal experiences th...

Neal Schaffer is a recognized leader in helping businesses maximize their social presence. As a global keynote speaker, university educator, social media agency owner, author, and social media strategy consultant, Neal helps organizations through their digital transformation. Neal is the author of four social media books, including his latest book, The Age of Influence: The Power of Influencers to...

Sean Reid is the Founder and President of Arrowhead Coaching and Facilitation Solutions. Throughout his life, Sean has helped leaders succeed and lead. He tries to remind people that having a bit of compassion and authenticity will take you a long way as a leader. He also shares how his faith and work in the Church have made him a more compassionate person. He discusses struggles in times of crisi...

Carol Meyers recently left Rapid 7, where she served as CMO for nine years. Prior to this, she was the CMO for WorkHuman, LogMeIn, and Unica. Carol also served on the board of Advisors for WordStream, Brandeis University, MineralTree, and Emarsys. Carol discusses on this week's show why it's so important to be proactive in your career, the importance of diversity in the STEM community, and the mos...

Today we have three Demand Spring employees: Julie Zadow is the Senior Vice President and CMO in Residence, Bill Anderson is the Senior Marketing Technology Consultant, and Maddy Pigott is the Marketing Specialist and runs the marketing efforts at Demand Spring. Each guest brings unique perspectives on how they're managing work and life as they practice social distancing. They also share how they'...

Lindsay Cournoyer is the Vice President of Marketing at Axonify, a learning platform built to enhance the skillsets of frontline employees. Lindsay is passionate about creating an open and welcoming work environment. In this episode, she discusses why it's important to have more women in tech, . shares her thoughts on JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), and opens up about the winding road that led her to w...

Tyler Lessard is the VP of Marketing at Vidyard, a leading provider of video marketing and video selling solutions for businesses. He is a storyteller that is dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences. Prior to Vidyard, he led the Global Alliances and Business Development department at Blackberry. Tyler shares how he sees video marketing evolving over the upcoming years, how marketer...