

Let’s talk ABM
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Declan Mulkeen, CMO of Account-based Marketing Agency, strategicabm, talks to leading ABM practitioners and thought leaders. The interviewees share their experiences of designing and running ABM strategies with invaluable insights and learning for B2B Marketers looking to start or enhance their ABM programs.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 23min
35. Building a world-class ABM strategy | Microsoft
In this episode of Let's talk ABM, Declan chats to Danny Nail, Account-based Engagement Lead - Financial Services at Microsoft. Danny is one of the world’s leading ABM practitioners and thought leaders. His ABM programs at SAP and now Microsoft have won numerous awards and praise. Danny sees One-to-one and One-to-few ABM as true ABM and shares his insight in this Let’s talk ABM podcast interview.
Here's what they cover:
- How Demand Gen and ABM can coexist
- The difference between ‘intent’ and ‘interest’
- What the hardest part of ABM is
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

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Nov 22, 2021 • 26min
34. Building an ABM program from scratch | Showpad
Becks Powell discusses getting started with ABM, building successful ABM programs, using intent data for account selection, and advice for succeeding at ABM. The podcast explores the shift towards personalized ABM strategies, gaining C-suite buy-in, and utilizing martech effectively in ABM programs.

Nov 1, 2021 • 43min
33. From inbound to ABM | Auth0
In this episode of Let's talk ABM, Declan chats to Rachael Tiow, Director of ABM at Auth0, the authentication and authorization platform. A seasoned Sales and Marketing expert with a strong background in building technology brands, Rachael is powering Auth0’s growth with her ABM strategy and close alignment with Sales.
They cover:
- How Auth0 GTM evolved from Inbound to ABM
- Rachael’s greatest learning from 5 years of ABM
- What the hardest part of ABM is and why
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

Oct 14, 2021 • 24min
32. Personalizing ABM at scale | Snowflake
In this episode of Let's talk ABM, Declan chats to Hillary Lupo Carpio. Hillary leads the ABM strategy at Snowflake, the Cloud Data platform. Hillary's built a sizable ABM function to support hundreds of Field Sellers across enterprise and Fortune 1000 accounts. The team runs integrated programs in target accounts with Field Marketing, Partner Marketing, Demand Gen and Sales Development to support more than 2,000 target accounts with the industry's best hyper-personalized experiences.
Watch this webinar and learn:
- How Snowflake personalizes ABM at scale
- Why strategy comes before technology
- What is the hardest part of ABM and why
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

Sep 27, 2021 • 35min
31. Building an ABM ecosystem | ServiceNow
In this episode of Let's talk ABM, Declan chats to Elise Miller, Head of ABM, EMEA at ServiceNow. Elise is a seasoned Account-based Marketing practitioner and thought leader with a strong track record in pushing the boundaries of ABM. In her current role at ServiceNow she leads ABM efforts for EMEA. Elise's combined Agency and corporate experience has allowed her to deliver maximum return on her ABM program with numerous awards and accolades for the strategy she and her team has developed.
Here's what they cover:
- How to scale ABM
- The importance of an ABM Center of Excellence
- Why psychology plays such an important part in ABM success
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

Sep 16, 2021 • 27min
30. ABM: Powering the digital transformation of supply chain | SDI
Debra Yorkman, VP of Marketing at SDI, discusses using ABM for supply chain digital transformation. They cover the impact of the last 18 months, contextualized news driving results, and the challenges of ABM. Advice includes focusing on targeted accounts and collaborating closely with the sales team.

Aug 31, 2021 • 35min
29. Creating a unique story with ABM | Qlik
In this episode of Let's Talk ABM Declan chats to Nancy Carlyle Harlan, Head of Global ABM at Qlik. Nancy is that rare Marketer with a successful Sales background at IBM and Siemen. This Sales insights has helped Nancy to develop the successful ABM program at Qlik that has transformed their approach to strategic account management and growth.
Here's what they cover:
- Why One-to-one is the only true ABM
- How insights drive account strategy
- Where ABM tech vendors need to improve their offering
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

Aug 17, 2021 • 35min
28. A year in the life of ABM | Finastra
In this episode of Let's Talk ABM Declan chats to Marnie Giuranna Zaccaria, Global ABM Lead at Finastra. The role sees Marnie oversee the entire highly personalized and customized marketing activity for all Finastra’s strategic accounts. Previously she held the position of Head of Marketing for DACH and Central Europe for Finastra as well as Marketing Manager at 360T and Managing Director at the European Association for Banking and Financial History.
Here's what they cover:
- What the first year of an ABM strategy looks like
- Advice on what to do and what not to do in your first year
- How educating Sales helps to unlock ABM success
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

Aug 2, 2021 • 14min
27. ABM: It’s all about the alignment | Shutterstock
In this episode of Let's Talk ABM Declan chats to Alessandra Possamai, ABM Manager at Shutterstock. A passionate B2B Marketer with a real talent for Account-based Marketing, Alessandra is seeing huge success with her ABM strategy, creating personalized Account Experiences that deliver a truly customized buyer journey.
Here's what they cover:
- How alignment with Sales moves the ABM dial
- Why the account experience lies at the heart of an ABM strategy
- What are some of the hardest parts of ABM
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing

Jul 26, 2021 • 29min
26. Developing global accounts with ABM | Jabra
In this episode of Let's Talk ABM Declan chats to Andreas Villumsen, Global Account Marketing Manager at Jabra. Andreas is passionate about Sales enablement and helping Jabra deal teams excel through personalized Account experiences.
Here's what they cover:
- How Jabra’s Global Account program drives growth
- Why ABM is key to Jabra’s ‘land and expand’ strategy
- What are some of the hardest parts of ABM
- Advice on how to succeed at Account-based Marketing


