MarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business Growth

Founder and Fractional CMO of Craft Marketing Architects, Su Li Rivera, SVP of Marketing at Rakuten Rewards, discusses Rakuten's business model, size, scope, and mission. Rakuten, since its founding in 1997, has been instrumental in shaping the online shopping experience, offering Cash Back, deals, and shopping rewards to its 17 million U.S. members who have earned over $4.6 billion in Cash Back....

Jerry Tousley, Head of Marketing at Business Wire, discussed the evolving role of PR in marketing and the landscape of PR tech. He emphasized the importance of a tech stack that includes media monitoring, relationship building with journalists, and targeted news distribution. Tousley highlighted tools like Meltwater, Muck Rack, and Business Wire for enhancing PR efforts. He also touched on the fut...

Jerry Touslee, Head of Marketing at Business Wire, discusses the evolving role of PR in marketing, emphasizing its human element. He highlights that PR extends brand footprint through earned media, which is crucial for credibility and trust. Touslee stresses the importance of collaboration with PR professionals to craft authentic, humanized stories. He also notes that PR is not just for branding b...

Val Riley, VP of Marketing and Strategy at Unbounce, discusses the concept of the "CRM Moneyball moment," where data is leveraged to uncover hidden potential, similar to the movie "Moneyball." Riley emphasizes the importance of custom fields and automation in CRM systems, using an example of a company in Indiana that increased used equipment sales through data organization. She also discusses the...

Val Riley, VP of Marketing and Strategy at Unbounce, discusses the acquisition of Insightly by Unbounce. The acquisition aims to integrate Insightly's CRM data with Unbounce's landing page optimization, providing a comprehensive view of the customer journey. This combination allows for end-to-end conversion tracking, enhancing marketing insights and customer retention. Riley highlights the CEO's e...

Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, Inc., Brian Solis, delves into the importance of infusing digital warmth into business strategies. By focusing on creating genuine connections in the digital realm, companies can enhance customer experiences and foster stronger relationships. Explore how incorporating digital warmth can revolutionize enterprise operations and elevate brand differentiation....

Brian Solis, head of global innovation at ServiceNow, delves into the rapid acceleration of technology and its implications on leadership, mindsets, and frameworks. Explore how generative AI stands as a major disruption, necessitating a shift towards innovation rather than mere adaptation. Brian also highlights the importance of empathy in marketing, emphasizing the role of understanding evolving...

Senior Product Marketing Manager for AI at Progress, Philip Miller, delves into the successful development and deployment of AI-powered apps. Progress, a company empowering organizations to navigate disruptive change, enables the creation of responsible AI applications with ease. With over 4 million developers relying on Progress, Philip discusses key insights for implementing AI solutions effecti...

Senior Product Marketing Manager for AI at Progress, Philip Miller, delves into the world of GenAI's capabilities and how marketing executives can effectively navigate through the hype to understand its true potential. Discover the ethical considerations that come into play when integrating GenAI solutions into marketing strategies and how this technology can revolutionize consumer behavior predic...

Jennifer Silverberg, CEO at SmartCommerce, delves into the intricacies of successfully tracking Gen Z online habits.  Show Notes Connect With:  Jennifer Silverberg:  Website  //  LinkedIn The MarTech Podcast :  Email  //  LinkedIn  //  Twitter Benjamin Shapiro :  Website  //  LinkedIn  //   Twitter See Privacy Policy a...

CEO Jennifer Silverberg from SmartCommerce, a martech platform specializing in driving conversions for CPG brands, delves into the world of leveraging influencer commerce. Discover how tapping into influencer marketing can enhance your brand's reach and engagement, ultimately boosting your sales and customer connections. Explore the innovative strategies and insights shared by Jennifer in this epi...

President and Founder of Beutler Enterprises, Inc., William Beutler, delves into best practices for updating a Wikipedia page about yourself. Exploring the importance of enhancing online presence through accurate information on Wikipedia and creating engaging digital content, William shares insights on optimizing your brand's representation.  Show Notes Connect With:  William Beutler:&nb...

President William Beutler from Beutler Enterprises, Inc. delves into the requirements for establishing a Wikipedia page. He emphasizes the importance of accurate information and compelling digital content to enhance brand presence online.  Show Notes Connect With:  William Beutler:  Website  //  LinkedIn The MarTech Podcast :  Email  //  LinkedIn  //&nb...

Founder and Director at iKwe, Jadis Tillery, shares insights on empowering growth for businesses seeking investments and driving digital transformation through strategic vision and technology. With over 25 years of experience in various marketing sectors, including Media, Luxury Retail, and B2B SaaS, Jadis specializes in tailoring strategies to meet industry-specific challenges. Notable achievemen...

Founder and Director at iKwe, Jadis Tillery, shares her expertise in blending strategic vision with cutting-edge technology to drive digital transformation for businesses and marketing teams, creating next-generation customer experiences. With over 25 years of experience in B2C, D2T, and B2B marketing, Jadis specializes in empowering growth for Private Equity, Venture Capital, and companies seekin...

Cofounder and CEO / President of Zappi, Steve Phillips and Ryan Barry, discuss strategies for dealing with inaccessible company data. They delve into the importance of leveraging consumer insights to enhance advertising and product ideas, emphasizing the need for faster and more affordable solutions in the creation process. Zappi, a company working with global enterprises like PepsiCo and McDonald...

Steve Phillips and Ryan Barry from Zappi delve into the challenges faced by companies that are data-rich but insights-poor. They explore the importance of understanding consumer behavior and internal organizational journeys to extract meaningful insights. Discover how bridging the gap between data and insights can help companies like PepsiCo, McDonald’s, and Heineken® enhance their advertising and...

CEO and Product Owner, Darin Lloyd from Simple Marketing Solutions, discusses transforming client feedback into new product features. Learn how customer feedback can drive new product features, optimization, and business growth opportunities. Discover how Simple.io's intuitive marketing software optimizes creative workflows and improves project management for creatives, ad agencies, and marketing...

CEO and Product Owner, Darin Lloyd from Simple Marketing Solutions, discusses streamlining creative project briefing and approval workflows. Simple.io offers intuitive marketing software to optimize creative workflows and improve project management for creatives, ad agencies, and marketing teams. Learn how their solutions simplify the review and approval of marketing assets, manage digital assets...

Founder and CEO Glenn Rubenstein discusses the impact of AI on podcast advertising and YouTube sponsorships. Discover how AI enhances targeting and personalization in advertising campaigns, optimizing performance and ensuring effective audience reach. Learn from specific case studies where AI-driven strategies have significantly improved ROI in podcast advertising. Explore the challenges marketers...

Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Christine "Chris" Slocumb, from Clarity Quest, part of the Supreme Group, discusses effective marketing strategies tailored for healthcare and life sciences companies. Discover how to elevate your marketing efforts in these specialized industries and achieve growth through strategic approaches. Explore the unique insights and expertise shared by Christine in this...

Founder/Chief Growth Officer of Clarity Quest/ Supreme Group, Christine "Chris" Slocumb, discusses how to stop starvation marketing.  Connect With:  Christine "Chris" Slocumb:  Website  //  LinkedIn The MarTech Podcast :  Email  //  LinkedIn  //  Twitter Benjamin Shapiro :  Website  //  LinkedIn  //   Twitter See Priva...

Head of Platform and Media Partnerships at Bridg, Jared Luskin, delves into the innovative ways local grocers and convenience stores can modernize their marketing strategies. By leveraging data and audience insights, Bridg's platform offers solutions for brick-and-mortar retailers to target in-store customers effectively. Jared's discussion sheds light on the power of offline resolution capabiliti...

Jared Luskin, Head of Platform and Media Partnerships at Bridg, delves into the surging importance of retail media networks. Bridg, a data and audience platform tailored for brick and mortar retailers and CPG partners, addresses the challenge of targeting in-store customers outside loyalty programs using offline resolution capabilities and POS data. Explore how retail media success is powered by B...

President and GM - North America at AppsFlyer, Brian Quinn, delves into effective mobile marketing and attribution strategies. By leveraging advanced measurement, data analytics, and privacy-preserving technologies, AppsFlyer assists brands in making informed decisions for their business and customers. Explore more about AppsFlyer's innovative solutions and how they empower creators and technology...