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194: Say Goodbye To Marketing As We Know It | Christine Royston
Manage episode 453229335 series 1523502
In this episode, Christine Royston, CMO of Wrike, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of B2B marketing, the impact of AI, and innovative demand generation strategies. She discusses the importance of building a cohesive marketing team, aligning marketing with sales and customer success, and the significance of global branding. Christine also reflects on her career journey, lessons learned from her time at Cisco, and the qualities of effective leadership.
Takeaways
AI is transforming how we approach marketing and productivity.
Building authentic relationships with customers is crucial for demand generation.
Effective marketing requires a blend of strategy and execution.
The role of marketers is evolving to include technological proficiency.
Ruthless prioritization is essential for maintaining work-life balance.
Sales teams must leverage technology for efficiency and personalization.
Global branding requires consistency with local adaptations.
Mentorship plays a vital role in career development.
Communication is key to successful cross-functional collaboration.
Success is defined by flexibility and balance in professional and personal life.
Chapters
00:00 The Current State of B2B Marketing
03:05 Leveraging AI in Marketing
05:50 Innovative Demand Generation Strategies
09:14 Building a Marketing Team at Wrike
12:03 The Evolution of Marketing Roles
14:52 Planning for 2025: Efficiency and AI
18:14 Coaching and Mentoring in Marketing
21:08 The State of B2B Sales
24:02 Aligning Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success
26:54 Global Branding Strategies
30:08 Christine's Career Journey
40:09 Defining Success
43:29 Introduction to Sales Dynamics
43:29 Understanding Customer Needs
192 episodes
Manage episode 453229335 series 1523502
In this episode, Christine Royston, CMO of Wrike, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of B2B marketing, the impact of AI, and innovative demand generation strategies. She discusses the importance of building a cohesive marketing team, aligning marketing with sales and customer success, and the significance of global branding. Christine also reflects on her career journey, lessons learned from her time at Cisco, and the qualities of effective leadership.
Takeaways
AI is transforming how we approach marketing and productivity.
Building authentic relationships with customers is crucial for demand generation.
Effective marketing requires a blend of strategy and execution.
The role of marketers is evolving to include technological proficiency.
Ruthless prioritization is essential for maintaining work-life balance.
Sales teams must leverage technology for efficiency and personalization.
Global branding requires consistency with local adaptations.
Mentorship plays a vital role in career development.
Communication is key to successful cross-functional collaboration.
Success is defined by flexibility and balance in professional and personal life.
Chapters
00:00 The Current State of B2B Marketing
03:05 Leveraging AI in Marketing
05:50 Innovative Demand Generation Strategies
09:14 Building a Marketing Team at Wrike
12:03 The Evolution of Marketing Roles
14:52 Planning for 2025: Efficiency and AI
18:14 Coaching and Mentoring in Marketing
21:08 The State of B2B Sales
24:02 Aligning Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success
26:54 Global Branding Strategies
30:08 Christine's Career Journey
40:09 Defining Success
43:29 Introduction to Sales Dynamics
43:29 Understanding Customer Needs
192 episodes
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