OnBase: Smashing Sales and Marketing Misalignments

In this episode, host Paul Gibson talks with Meta Karagianni about the critical shift toward a client-led go-to-market strategy. Meta shares powerful insights from her recent study of over 100 global CMOs, revealing their top priorities and challenges for 2025. This discussion is a masterclass for any leader looking to move beyond siloed functions and build a truly unified, client-centric organiza...

This episode of the OnBase Podcast dives headfirst into the seismic shifts transforming the marketing landscape. Host Paul Gibson sits down with Fiona Shepherd to discuss the "change imperative", the urgent need for marketing leaders to reinvent their strategies, structures, and mindsets for 2026 and beyond. This isn't just another conversation about AI; it's a strategic look at...

Demandbase CEO Gabe Rogol hosts a critical conversation with Craig Miller of AWS to tackle the seismic shifts reshaping the advertising landscape. They dive into how generative AI and LLMs are fundamentally disrupting digital advertising, from the very definition of context to the future of SEO and SEM. The discussion moves beyond the hype to identify the AI use cases that are delivering real outc...

In this episode of OnBase, host Paul Gibson sits down with Michelle Wrede to explore how businesses can transform customer reviews into powerful drivers of revenue and trust. Michelle shares her unique career path, why psychology plays such an important role in marketing, and how reviews are often undervalued in B2B. From building credibility to improving internal processes, Michelle outlines prac...

This episode of the OnBase Podcast delivers a masterclass in building modern go-to-market strategies with ABM at their heart. Host Paul Gibson talks with Robert Norum about why a focused, account-based approach is no longer optional for B2B organizations—it's essential. Robert breaks down the journey from traditional, volume-based marketing to a sophisticated, tiered ABM model that aligns the...

This episode of the OnBase Podcast features a compelling discussion with Nick Webb on the power of a modern go-to-market strategy. Host Paul Gibson and Nick explore the challenges of navigating organizational change and the critical shift from high-volume, low-quality lead generation to a targeted ABM/ABX approach. Nick shares the story of how CloudPay transformed its pipeline by moving from &quot...

In this episode of OnBase , host Paul Gibson sits down with Carolina Bräuninger from doinstruct to explore the intricacies of building a winning go-to-market (GTM) strategy. Drawing from her journey in B2B software sales and her leadership in the construction vertical, Carolina shares lessons on industry-focused pods, balancing short-term execution with long-term growth, and how to truly understan...

In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody is joined by Jonathan Moran from SAS for a deep dive into decisioning in the AI era. Jonathan explains the evolving relationship between enterprise decisioning (rule-based frameworks with governance) and AI-driven adaptive decisioning, and why businesses must strike the right balance to deliver innovation without sacrificing trust or accountability. The...

Host Chris Moody sits down with Jillian Lellis to explore how AI is revolutionizing account-based marketing and the critical importance of sales-marketing alignment in modern B2B strategies. The conversation dives deep into the practical challenges of building effective target account lists, the role of AI in account prioritization, and why data quality remains the foundation of successful marketi...

In this episode of OnBase , host Chris Moody sits down with Phil Hernandez and Tina Katic-Michalos to explore how organizations can rethink their go-to-market strategies in the era of AI. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding AI adoption, the critical role of clean data, and how to maintain human connection while embracing automation. Phil and Tina share real-world insights from leading tran...

In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody talks with Scott Neuman, VP of Marketing at Calix, about how broadband providers can move beyond competing on price and speed to deliver personalized, value-driven experiences. Scott shares lessons from his career in advertising, IBM, and Calix, highlighting how data, AI, and “campaigns in a box” empower even small teams to succeed. From proactive custom...

In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody talks with Myla Pilao about how brands can remain relevant and resilient in the age of AI. Myla shares her unconventional path into the ICT and cybersecurity industry, and why translating technical narratives into relatable, actionable stories is key to influencing behavior. The conversation explores AI’s role in shifting from transactional to relationsh...

Episode Summary This episode of the OnBase Podcast dives into AI’s critical role in transforming go-to-market (GTM) strategies, brand building, and buyer engagement in the B2B landscape. Host Paul Gibson speaks with Rob Gold about how AI serves as a strategy accelerator, not just a buzzword, and explores the behaviors modern B2B marketers need to adopt to remain competitive. Rob also shares insigh...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody welcomes Preet Sibia to discuss the evolution of go-to-market strategies from a transactional, product-first approach to a deeply customer-centric model. Preet shares candid insights from his decades of experience in semiconductors and reveals the operational, cultural, and structural shifts required to make customer orientation a reality...

Episode Summary Alexander DeMoulin joins the OnBase Podcast to share his candid and inspiring journey from a failed salesperson to a respected RevOps leader. In this episode, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at how trust is built between sales and marketing teams—and why “bad data” is often the first and biggest barrier to collaboration. From his apartment (formerly his basement), Alexander deta...

Episode Summary Chris Savage joins the OnBase Podcast to share actionable insights on leveraging AI for brand building while staying true to authenticity. From his early days as a filmmaker to leading Wistia, Chris provides an engaging look into the evolution of brand strategies, the importance of creativity, and how leaders can guide their teams through this AI-driven transformation. This episode...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody sits down with Mark Boothe to explore how AI agents are reshaping the future of marketing. Mark brings candid insights from his tenure at Domo, diving into the transformative potential of agentic workflows, the necessity of AI readiness, and how marketers can navigate both disruption and opportunity. Mark shares practical advice on levera...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase , host Chris Moody talks with Angela (Bruns) Herlihy about crafting and scaling an account-based strategy that aligns teams and delivers results. From her early days in gymnastics to leading marketing ops in a public company, Angela shares a compelling story of grit and growth. She walks through the operational realities of building ABM frameworks in resou...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase, host Chris Moody talks with Vincent DeCastro about the intersection of AI and ABM, revealing how advanced tools are improving the scalability of one-to-one and one-to-few account-based strategies. From real-world success stories to actionable insights, Vincent dives deep into the challenges of hyper-personalization and how business teams can leverage AI t...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase , host Chris Moody sits down with Bryan Bowles to discuss how marketers can drive sustainable customer growth through tighter alignment with commercial teams, smarter segmentation, and role clarity across go-to-market functions. Bryan shares his unconventional career path and the insights he’s gained by working across technical, product, and sales roles. H...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase , host Paul Gibson sits down with Bee Patel for a deep dive into what it really means to “own the brand” in 2025. Bee challenges the legacy idea that branding lives solely within marketing and shares how today’s most effective brands are shaped by collaborative ownership across HR, product, comms, and sales. Bee discusses the evolution of branding as a bus...

Episode Summary On this episode of the OnBase Podcast, Gabe Rogol dives into how AI agents are reshaping go-to-market strategies and reveals what Demandbase 4.0 brings to the table. Gabe outlines the evolution of account-based marketing, the need for open and flexible platforms, and where automation meets human creativity in redefining the modern sales and marketing landscape. Whether you're a...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase , host Chris Moody sits down with Jessica Rhodes to talk about branding, likeability, and how podcasting can transform your sales conversations. Jessica reflects on how she turned a favor for her dad into a thriving business and why bringing your whole personality to the table is key to building buyer trust. From tactical takeaways on content repurposing t...

Episode Summary In this episode of OnBase , host Chris Moody reunites with longtime friend and podcast co-creator Amber Naslund for a reflective and forward-thinking conversation. Amber brings a wealth of experience across the marketing-sales spectrum and shares how her background in marketing has become her superpower in sales. They explore how better collaboration between marketing and sales can...

Episode Summary On this episode of the OnBase Podcast, Sam McKenna shares her unconventional and highly effective sales strategies. From her trademark 'Show Me You Know Me' philosophy to redefining what it means to put manners first, Sam highlights the importance of doing the unexpected in sales to stand out. She details her inspiring career path, her passion for empowering women, and her views on...