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StrategyCast

Lori Jones from Avocet Communicationsavocetcommunications.com

The StrategyCast podcast explores the nature of what it means to be at the helm of marketing decisions. Every episode is crafted to make people think, to spark some “aha!” moments, and to illustrate just how important a truly integrated marketing strategy and a solid, inspired brand presence are to success and longevity.

Your host, Lori Jones, is the President & CEO of Avocet Communications, and she has over 30 years of integrated marketing experience. Lori has interviewed over 400 top business leaders on the show with backgrounds in B2B and B2C from brands such as General Motors, IBM, McDonald's, and Netsuite.

It is the wisest and most successful of leaders who know the value of advice, can listen, and can share their experiences with others. Whether you're a CEO, a CMO, a Marketing Director, or an entrepreneur who wears many hats, this podcast is for you. 

For more information and show notes, go to strategycast.com. You can also follow @Strategy_Cast on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Episodes

Strategy Magic: How to Leverage AI for Peak Efficiency with Lara Shackelford

Navigate the fast-paced world of AI in marketing! Learn about striking the perfect balance between using data for personalization and maintaining customer trust. Gain insights into AI strategy development, operational integration, and overcoming industry challenges. And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https...

May 07, 202444 minEp. 487

How a Shift in Marketing Strategy Can Catapult Revenue Growth with Dale Harrison

Transform your view on marketing effectiveness! Learn why prioritizing it before efficiency can radically shift your business outcomes. Gain insights into ROI, long-term impacts, and how to strategically prepare for market entry. Tune in, fine-tune your approach, and watch your business soar! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a ...

Apr 30, 202448 minEp. 486

Crafting a Winning Marketing Strategy for Sustainable Revenue Growth with Paul Self of MultiplyGTM

Fuel your growth engine with strategies for sustainable revenue expansion. Discover the art of balancing bold targets with realistic expectations, all while marrying data with team alignment. Gear up to scale your success and refine your go-to-market approach! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://str...

Apr 23, 202441 minEp. 485

How Strategy Fueled a Creative Marketing Triumph with Billy Otteman of Scythe Robotics

Explore the art of infusing creativity into tech with insider tactics for engaging customers and shaping a marketing mindset within engineering cultures. Gain tips on fostering collaboration and building a brand that stands out! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details....

Apr 16, 202455 minEp. 484

Shaping Strategy Through Stellar Customer Connections with Erica Ballard of bitewell

Discover the secret to fortifying businesses with ethical marketing practices and genuine customer connections. Gain wisdom on fostering open dialogue, leveraging research power, and integrating market savvy with strategy. Watch now, fuel growth, and chart a path to triumph with integrity! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a who...

Apr 09, 202440 minEp. 483

Aligning Engineers with Strategic Marketing: A Master Class with Khushboo Goel

Embrace the synergy of minds and learn how to blend marketing magic with engineering excellence. Get valuable insights into bridging communication gaps and crafting strategies that resonate across departments. Tune in, align your team, and ascend to new heights of collaboration! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more...

Apr 02, 202439 minEp. 482

Strategy Meets Technology: Thriving in the Age of AI with Mike Kaput of the Marketing AI Institute

Will AI be your next marketing co-pilot or the captain? Discover how to blend AI's analytical power with your creative spark for unbeatable strategies. Get the lowdown on AI's role in branding and how to stay wisely human in an automated world. Plus, we're dropping pro tips on the hottest AI tools to boost your game! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips...

Mar 26, 202457 minEp. 481

Crisis Armor: AI Tools For Bulletproof Strategy With Liza Adams

Discover the intersection of AI and crisis management! Learn how to shield your biz with smart strategies, craft ironclad communication plans, and tackle the ethics behind AI tools. Your brand can't afford to miss this! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details. ==Let's...

Mar 19, 202436 minEp. 480

How to Build a Cult-Like Customer Base with Micaela Shaw

Ever wonder why your marketing feels like shouting into the void? Tune in to StrategyCast for an enlightening chat on building a customer-centric culture that actually listens! We're revealing the strategies for breaking down silos between teams, making every department talk to customers, and crafting a brand message that hits home. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter strategies and hello to personalized communication that engages and converts! And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy wi...

Mar 12, 202434 minEp. 479

How to Scale Your Business in 2024 with Caitlin Allen of Simbe Robotics

Uncover the secret sauce to scaling your brand! Learn about repurposing content, nailing brand messaging, and the power of emotional storytelling. Plus, dive into the predictable pipeline process for strategic brand growth. And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details. ==L...

Mar 05, 202448 minEp. 478

How to Align Marketing and Finance for Explosive Growth with Chris Schwalbach of AVL Growth Partners

Dive into the art of smart spending in biz growth! Discover the secret sauce of aligning finance & marketing, mastering experiments, and avoiding costly missteps. Ready to revamp your strategy with insider CFO tricks? And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details. ==Let...

Feb 27, 202449 minEp. 477

Breakthrough Strategies for Business Growth with Marc Emmer

Discover game-changing strategies that smash silos, power up marketing, and fuel conversion! 🌟 Unpack secrets to market dominance, AI's impact on personalized marketing, and insider tactics that align sales with strategy. And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyFirst Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details. ==Le...

Feb 20, 202444 minEp. 476

Defining Your Brand’s DNA with Visionary Leader Maria Trysla

Get ready to dive into the world of strategic branding in today's episode of StrategyCast! My guest today is the amazing Maria Trysla, a visionary and tactical marketing leader with 30 years of experience in SaaS, technology, and telecommunications. Maria's bringing the heat with insights on defining your brand's DNA, the evolution of brand positioning, navigating market shifts, and creating a customer-focused business strategy. Join us for a lively, inspirational, and educational conversation t...

Feb 13, 202448 minEp. 475

Revolutionary Strategies Every Marketer Needs with Consultant John Rood

Want to revolutionize your marketing game? Dive into this episode jam-packed with insights on storytelling, ROI, and consumer-centric strategies. Learn about Ancestry.com's impactful campaign, shifting from Super Bowl ads, and the role of AI in marketing.

Feb 06, 202449 minEp. 474

473: Customer-Centric Strategies and Success Through Relationship Building with Erik Isernhagen of LINX

Discover the secrets to building a thriving company culture, aligning teams for success, and fostering authentic client relationships with guest Erik Isernhagen, founder and CEO of LINX, on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast. Join host Lori Jones as she and Erik dive into the keys to business growth, employee engagement, and effective customer-centric marketing strategies.

Dec 12, 202353 minEp. 473

470: Unlock Growth Opportunities With Community-Led Brand Building with Lloyed Lobo Co-founder of Boast.AI and Traction

Building a brand takes strategic marketing, expert communication skills, and a focus on community-led growth. Tune in to this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast with host Lori Jones and her guest Lloyed Lobo, of Boast.AI and Traction, to hear his inspiring entrepreneurial journey and his book From Grassroots to Greatness, where he outlines 13 rules for building iconic brands with community-led growth.

Oct 24, 202354 minSeason 8Ep. 470

469: Revealing the Mindset of an Innovator, Disruptor, and Visionary: Insights from Ernie Crawford of Crawford Technologies

Brands need to constantly innovate to succeed. It’s the same with marketing. Whether you’re marketing for a startup, an early-stage venture, or even an enterprise business, you have to stay ahead of the game. In this enlightening episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast, host Lori and her guest Ernie Crawford, founder of Crawford Technologies, explore the importance of embracing disruptive ideas.

Oct 10, 202339 minSeason 8Ep. 469

468: Marketing Leadership with Christine Heckart of Xapa World

Listen in to hear Christine’s invaluable advice on timely topics such as using technology for good, category creation, the importance of differentiation in marketing, and the future of generative technology.

Sep 26, 202356 minSeason 8Ep. 468

467: The Art of Market Entry: How to Define a Category and Educate Customers with Krish Ramineni of Fireflies

Some of the best companies succeed by entering a market before having full confidence in the technology. Just ask guest Krish Ramineni, founder of Fireflies, on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast. Listen in as he talks about timing, execution, and growth with host Lori Jones, as well as about the nuances of category creation, early market entry, and the importance of customer satisfaction.

Sep 12, 202341 minSeason 8Ep. 467

466: The Power of Category Design with Mike Bruno of Play Bigger

Discover the power of creating a new category for your product. It's not just about being descriptive, but about conveying meaning and solving a human problem. Learn from host Lori Jones and her guest Mike Bruno, Category Designer at Play Bigger, on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast!

Sep 05, 202347 minEp. 466

465: Positioning and Branding: Unlocking the Power of Selling a Business with Damon Pistulka of Exit Your Way

Damon Pistulka of Exit Your Way joined host Lori Jones as guest on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast and set out right away to dismantle the myths and misconceptions surrounding selling businesses. As someone who sells businesses themselves, Damon has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of the industry. He knows that many agencies in the business of selling businesses give them a bad reputation, and he's here to set the record straight.

Aug 29, 202344 minSeason 8Ep. 465

463: From Postdoc to CEO: Commercializing Science and Building a Biotech Startup with Lyndsey Linke of SiVEC

From postdoc to CEO of SiVEC, Lyndsey Linke's journey is one of relentless determination and groundbreaking discoveries. Listen to this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast with host Lori Jones and learn about commercializing science, the power of innovation, the intersection of science and business, and all about her “napkin moment.”

Aug 15, 202334 minSeason 8Ep. 463

462: Leveraging AI for Personalization: Enhancing User Experiences in B2B Tech Industries with Liza Adams

Over the past few months, we have witnessed a rapid pace of innovation in the field of AI, with new and mind-blowing advancements emerging almost daily. Join guest Liza Adams on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast, as she and host Lori Jones discuss the enormous impact AI is having on marketing, how we can conquer our fears of AI replacing human roles, and how to leverage the power of personalization.

Aug 08, 202343 minSeason 8Ep. 462

461: Unleashing Your Inner Expert with Author Lisa Bragg

Overcoming imposter syndrome and embracing your inner expert is the topic of this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast with host Lori Jones and her guest Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights.

Aug 01, 202335 minSeason 8Ep. 461

460: Being Extraordinary at One Thing with Allen Adamson of Metaforce

It is better to be extraordinary at one thing than to be average at multiple things. Join host Lori Jones and her guest Allen Adamson of Metaforce on this episode of the Integrate & Ignite Marketing Podcast to learn about his new book, SEEING THE HOW: Transforming What People Do, Not Buy, to Gain Market Advantage and the importance of understanding your extraordinary offering and making it the hero.

Jul 25, 202347 minSeason 8Ep. 460
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