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Navigating Change Management in the Age of Consolidation: Key Takeaways from MarketingOps.com Webinar

MarketingOps

Marketing Operations: Strategic Partner to the CMO Effective marketing operations drive business value, claimed Kao, painting a picture of how team efficiency and strategic partnership with the CMO can earn a coveted seat at the leadership table. Perhaps one of Kao’s most crucial takeaways was the role of storytelling.

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How wisdom makes AI more effective in marketing

Martech

Example : Bob Guru, the Chief of Staff to the CMO at ACE, has been with the company since its early days and has a profound understanding of customer data and the marketing team. Those who drag their feet before deciding on a new product. Wisdom integrates virtue and insight, offering sage advice and enlightened guidance.

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Marketing Trends 2025: Actionable Insights for Agencies & fCMOs

Duct Tape Marketing

BONUSMLaaS: Marketing Leadership as a Service In 2025, I’d like to coin a new term, Marketing Leadership as a Service (MLaaS) its about providing fractional marketing leadership to businesses that need strategic direction without the full-time commitment. MLaaS fills that gap. All it takes is the right strategy. Lets connect.

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Will big tech burst the AI bubble?

Martech

Is it worth the expense and time of learning a new tool, or do we play the waiting game to see if our current platforms integrate the functionality? Could the real value and strategy lie in experimenting with new AI technologies, even if costly, and then transitioning to more efficient platforms as they emerge?

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How to Use Claude to Create a Virtual Assistant (in Under 10 Minutes)

Hubspot Marketing

Navigating nuances like these is part of the challenge of adopting any new technology. It digs deeper into ideas shared by marketing leaders Kipp Bodnar (HubSpots CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (SVP, Marketing at HubSpot) as they unpack growth strategies and learn from standout founders and peers.

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5 steps to ensure business goals lead your martech strategy

Martech

The risks of technology-led strategy The appeal of new technology lies in its promise of transformation. However, in my work with CMOs and marketing organizations, this promise is often unfulfilled if tools are implemented without a clear link to goals.

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How to secure leadership buy-in for digital marketing initiatives

Martech

CMO and data-driven senior marketing leader Traci Ward explains, “Typically, those that hold the keys to the budget want to know that you understand the business goals and that you have a shared objective of driving them, not just playing with a shiny new digital investment.”