MarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business Growth

Ian Kay, Executive Director at Fifth Third Bank, talks about the recent turbulence in the banking industry and what it means for the martech industry. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a tech-focused bank, was taken down by a classic banking problem, a run on the bank. However, many argue that SVB would have never been in that situation if its management had been more proactive in managing risk and avoiding investments in bonds that were susceptible to interest rate increases. Today, Ian discusses what happened to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Show NotesConnect With: Ian Kay: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin Schmidt, Chief of Product Placement at BENlabs, talks about product placement. With platforms such as Amazon and Peacock offering in-show product purchases, the convenience of instant gratification has become the norm for consumers. For advertisers, this presents an opportunity to capitalize on a stronger attribution model and potentially revolutionize product placement. Today, Erin discusses the future of product placement. Show NotesConnect With: Erin Schmidt: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin Schmidt, Chief of Product Placement at BENlabs, talks about product placement. When it comes to product placement, there are several variables to consider in order to ensure a successful placement. Ultimately, a successful product placement is one that effectively integrates the product into the content in a way that resonates with the audience and contributes to positive brand perception and sales. Today, Erin discusses measuring product placement in television. Show NotesConnect With: Erin Schmidt: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin Schmidt, Chief of Product Placement at BENlabs, talks about product placement. While it may seem like a subtle and unobtrusive form of advertising, the impact of product placements should not be underestimated. When done well, product placements can not only increase brand awareness but also improve brand perception and drive sales. Today, Erin discusses technology-driven product placement. Show NotesConnect With: Erin Schmidt: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GBK Collective’s Brand Strategist, Dr. Americus Reed, concludes discussions about identity and education. Most of us are constantly looking for ways to improve professionally and advance within our industries. For marketers, this brings up the age old debate about needing an MBA for success. Today, Dr. Americus breaks down whether modern marketers need an MBA or not. Show NotesConnect With:Dr. Americus Reed: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Americus Reed, GBK Collective’s Brand Strategist, talks about identity and education. Marketers have been experiencing a number of changes. Google is set to deprecate third-party cookies by 2022 and privacy concerns still prevail. These changes impact not only access to data but also customer identity resolution. Today, Dr. Americus discusses identity loyalty plays for smart marketers. Show NotesConnect With:Dr. Americus Reed: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Songy, CEO and Founder of Press Hook, talks about how artificial intelligence and big data are affecting the future of public relations. The marketing industry is experiencing a transformation with the emergence of technology-driven channels for creating brand influence and executing public relations. The shift is evident as these channels are no longer solely focused on generating awareness, but also on providing trackable and measurable results that impact the bottom line. Today, Michelle discusses whether PR converts into qualified leads. Show NotesConnect With: Michelle Songy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Songy, CEO and Founder of Press Hook, talks about how artificial intelligence and big data are affecting the future of public relations. In today’s digital age, PR and AI are becoming increasingly intertwined. In fact, PR professionals are using AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to provide a new level of insight that traditional research methods simply can't match. Today, Michelle discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming public relations. Show NotesConnect With: Michelle Songy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Mederich, Founder of DropFunnels, talks about automating your marketing funnels. Having a strategy behind your sales funnel is crucial to ensure that your marketing efforts are effective and efficient. However, many companies don't have a sales funnel in place, which means they are missing out on opportunities to generate leads, nurture prospects, and convert them into customers. Today, Jordan discusses automating the four funnel archetypes. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Mederich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Mederich, Founder of DropFunnels, talks about automating your marketing funnels. No matter how convincing your pitch may be, it's likely that you'll encounter objections at some point. But rather than seeing objections as roadblocks to the sale, skilled salespeople view them as opportunities to further understand the prospect's needs and ultimately close the deal. Today, Jordan discusses conversational tactics to eliminate sales objections. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Mederich: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.