5 Things CEOs Do to Undermine Marketing

CEOs and their peers in the C-suite want marketing to do more and do better. Likewise, marketers want to see their work valued and work within their zone of strength.

But all too often, particularly in mid-market service firms like tech, wealth, and education, the Clash between executive culture and marketing culture enflames tension and frustration, dampening results.

Read More

WHAT MARKETING’S NOT TELLING YOU: VOL 1

Lots of CEOs and industry leaders have a sneaking suspicion that their marketing departments (those shadowy magicians) are keeping some secrets from them. And they’re not wrong. Marketing is keeping things from you. We start with the first secret of marketing departments: no one is paying attention.

Read More

GROWING PAINS

Not all brand growth is the same. There are some key revenue ceilings that many brands hit, but nothing changes internally or with their marketing. That can signal problems down the line. We take a look at the 4 Revenue Ceilings and what they mean for your brand’s marketing, strategy, and internal structure.

Read More

Why Is Everyone Saying “DemandGen?”

Brands looking to escape the vortex of LeadGen habits, especially in a post-attribution world, are looking to DemandGen as a beacon of hope. But is it actually anything new? Or just another marketing trend trying to gain attention and followers? We sort through the demand for DemandGen and highlight whether brands should make the switch.

Read More

The Funnel Is Dead, Long Live The Funnel

Marketers love to declare the death of the funnel. But when asked what new solutions they might have to address today’s marketing needs, too often their response is: A new funnel! The answer is not a new funnel. The answer isn’t even a marketing strategy. The answer starts with understanding and committing to your revenue strategy.

Read More