Explore how data and AI are reshaping B2B marketing, enhancing personalization, and driving customer engagement. Hear what advice and insights industry experts from Salesforce share.By George B. Thomas

Episode guest Jay Baer delves into "Consumer Patience" and "Time to Win," detailing what those concepts mean for B2B marketers (hint: it has to do with a culture of responsiveness), what key elements they consist of, and how theyBy George B. Thomas

Explore the intriguing concept of using AI to create your very own Digital Doppelg�nger, and discover how and when to use your creation by applying an AI Decision Matrix, with this episode's guest, Andrew Davis.By George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas is joined by bestselling author Matt Treacey, who shares his likening of a healthy email marketing program to a flourishing ecosystem. Learn about the stages of awareness, the stages of succession, the high risks of spam, and moBy George B. Thomas

It's an episode of acronyms as Vin Turk joins George B. Thomas to talk about ABM and CTV for B2B. They even manage to sneak AI in there. But there's a lot more happening than alphabet soup. Check out the episode for tips on how to wrap yourBy George B. Thomas

You may think you're communicating, but are you really getting your point across? Podcast guest and "King of Clarity" Steve Woodruff breaks down the elements of clear communication, from distilling your purpose to getting people on theBy George B. Thomas

If you're feeling overwhelmed by SEO, this episode of Marketing Smarts is for you. Host George B. Thomas leads a discussion with Kyle Roof about what really matters in SEO, what doesn't, and where to start.By George B. Thomas

Join host George B. Thomas and guest Kellie Walenciak for a compelling conversation about finding meaning in the work you do, championing the underdog, and the role marketers can play in aligning their company's external branding with internal iBy George B. Thomas

Podcast guest Tish Millsap introduces the who, what, where, when, and why framework for revenue attribution. She discusses what attribution really is, why you need a plan before buying a software tool, why you'll likely need more than one attribBy George B. Thomas

Join George B. Thomas and podcast guest Matt Heinz for a nuanced discussion on the alignment of business objectives, the nature of Sales enablement, an integrated approach to data management, and more, featuring a score of practical tips and tricks fBy George B. Thomas

Promoting your content can't be an afterthought. It has to be baked into your content from the beginning. Join host George B. Thomas and guest James Tennant as they discuss all things content promotion, from audience research and department commBy George B. Thomas

In this episode of Marketing Smarts, host George B. Thomas and guest Jason Harris explore the elements that form the foundation of successful communication strategies. They discuss connection in terms of outcomes, ownership, consistency, Jason'sBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Joey Coleman discuss employee engagement, including the elements that drive a motivated and productive workforce, ensuring your business thrives. Learn about hurdles you might encounter and how to overcome them, ensuriBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Kristen Habacht get into how humans really sound, and why it's vital to weave that sound into your marketing moments. They discuss helpful AI tools, overpersonalization, avoiding the uncanny valley, and much more.By George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Chris Rodgers delve into AI and its connection to SEO, breaking it down into easy-to-understand terms. They discuss the emergence of prompt engineering, the importance of educating yourself, the necessity of maintaininBy George B. Thomas

Join host George B. Thomas and guest AJ Wilcox for a LinkedIn ads extravaganza that includes hands-on tips for saving money, advantages and disadvantages when compared with Facebook and Google Ads, and handy checklists for transforming LinkedIn Ads iBy George B. Thomas

Join host George B. Thomas and guest Nancy Harhut for an in-depth conversation about behavioral science, emotional decision-making, and being brain-friendly with your marketing messaging. They also discuss the ethics of influence and the reasons a taBy George B. Thomas

The best thing you can do for your sales enablement, says podcast guest Owen Richards, is fix your Sales and Marketing alignment. Empathy between the two teams leads to shared celebrations of success.By George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Meghan Bazaman delve into AI's effects on brand monitoring. Discover how AI is revolutionizing the way we keep track of brand sentiment, what your company needs to do to keep up, and why you should be vigilant asBy George B. Thomas

Get ready to forget everything you thought you knew about SEO. Host George B. Thomas and guest Ryan Brock discuss the powerful approach of pillar-based marketing and becoming a topical authority in the eyes of Google.By George B. Thomas

As the world continues to evolve, it's crucial for businesses to keep up. In episode 559 of the Marketing Smarts podcast, George B. Thomas and Allen Adamson discuss the importance of adapting to changing times.By George B. Thomas

Generative AI is certainly a hot topic in a general and philosophical sense. But how can it actually be integrated into business processes to change the way we do marketing? Join host George B. Thomas and guest David Greenberg for a conversation abouBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Jill Roberson delve into the differences between digital evolution and digital transformation, including why companies should get used to being uncomfortable and mark their digital journey with evolutionary milestonesBy George B. Thomas

Join host George B. Thomas and guest Adrian Moreno as they delve into journeys of personal and professional growth, highlighting how connecting with industry influencers can affect your life and career. They also emphasize the importance of authenticBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Jodi Daniels explore the fundamentals of internet cookies, their impact on the daily lives of marketers, and the reasons marketers may need to transition to a cookieless world.By George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest David Aaker discuss the concept of disruptive innovation and its relevance in today's marketing world. Discover why innovation is the only way to grow, why stories stand out, and how social media has completely chBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Amrita Mathur dive into how marketing-led growth can get you from $0 to $30 million in less than three years. Learn what marketing-led growth is, why marketing is more than just sales support, how to implement what youBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and guest Bonnie Crater talk marketing attribution, from single-touch and multitouch to attribution and funnel metrics and the differences between them. They also discuss how attribution helps you maximize your budget in a tightBy George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and Frank Belzer share expert insights on building a powerful partner community. Learn practical strategies and best-practices to transform business relationships into thriving partnerships while learning what we, as marketers,By George B. Thomas

George B. Thomas and Austin Armstrong delve into YouTube shorts and their potential to revolutionize business growth, lead generation, and outreach strategies. Discover Austin's personal journey and the groundbreaking possibilities of his cuttinBy George B. Thomas

Martin and Lyndsay Huntbach join host George B. Thomas to discuss how to land clients you love and repel the ones you don't, why descriptive product content isn't useless, how to address price increases, and more.By George B. Thomas

It's a dream... it's a disaster... no, it's CHATGPT! Join Chris Carr and host George B. Thomas for an episode of Marketing Smarts devoted to the chaos and curiosity ChatGPT has caused in the marketing sphere, from plugins to bedrock.By George B. Thomas

Join Marcus Sheridan and host George B. Thomas as they talk about brand trust, pricing pages, disarmament, the power of vertical video, the good-enough mindset, the "stupidest metric in the history of the world," and more. They have a lot oBy George B. Thomas

Pam Didner and host George B. Thomas get into all things go-to-market, including understanding the scope of your campaign, researching your audience, and listening to your peers--all of which are ongoing processes.By George B. Thomas

On this episode on Marketing Smarts, Liz Murphy and host George B. Thomas have a lively discussion about being human, observing before speaking, creating content while scared, and a lot more--all peppered with movie metaphors, existential questioning,By George B. Thomas

Steve Multer joins host George B. Thomas for a conversation on communication, humanity, the shortcomings of AI, creating passion, the right way to talk about your job, and a whole lot more.By George B. Thomas

Justin Levy and George B. Thomas dive into what makes influencer marketing more like a partnership than a paid transaction, how to build influencer relationships, and why benefits to your community should always come before personal gain.By George B. Thomas

Christoph Trappe and host George B. Thomas talk all about marketing careers, from how you know you're in the right place to how marketers can be agents of change in their organization.By George B. Thomas

Building customer relationships starts with building trust, and proving that your claims in your marketing content are true is a great way to start.By George B. Thomas

In this enlightening episode, Patrik Wilkens and host George B. Thomas take a dive into the metaverse and how marketers might best use it to their advantage.By George B. Thomas

How do you turn random word-of-mouth customer referrals into a measurable marketing program? Join host George B. Thomas and Duck Tape Marketing's John Jantsch for a discussion about the strategy and benefits of referral generation.By George B. Thomas

Host George B. Thomas and content expert Joe Pulizzi talk about why content strategy requires patience and consistency, what the difference is between epic and mediocre content, and why content marketers need to start thinking like publishers.By George B. Thomas

Join host George B. Thomas and social media professional Dorien Morin-van Dam for a discussion about the pillars of an organic social media strategy: content, community, and conversation.By George B. Thomas

Influencer marketing doesn't have to mean celebrities flashing your products all over Instagram. It can mean basic word-of-mouth, trust, and building relationships with people who can reach your target audience. Mike Allton and George B. ThomasBy George B. Thomas

This week's podcast discussion with Ashley Faus tackles content and thought leadership, including why attribution methods from 10 years ago no longer work, why thought leadership has to be divorced from revenue, and why great content is like a pBy George B. Thomas

Join George B. Thomas and Mark Schaefer for a discussion about why building communities around brands is so essential to marketing in 2023, including why brands need to maintain a company culture and how they can make their customers feel heard.By George B. Thomas

Marketing Smarts host George B. Thomas and analytics authority Christopher Penn discuss data science and why it is essential to B2B marketing. They also cover what AI means for the industry, how to implement machine-learning, and how to think like aBy George B. Thomas

What does personal branding really mean? How does it differ from company branding? How do you get started, and how can you deal with lingering imposter syndrome? Get answers to all those questions and more in this podcast episode featuring branding eBy George B. Thomas

Lindsay Boyajian Hagan and host George B. Thomas discuss what marketing strategies to lean on during economic uncertainty, including listening to customers, optimizing old content, and aligning siloed teams.By George B. Thomas

Ahava Leibtag and host George B. Thomas tackle strategic content development, which Ahava describes as a combination of data, politics, and common sense. Their discussion includes tips and hacks, hurdles, and why marketers need to be strategic more tBy George B. Thomas