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The RevRoom Podcast

A podcast for the "roll up your sleeves" types

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Each episode brings you face-to-face with practitioners who are in the trenches right now, sharing battle-tested tactics and unexpected wins they've discovered along the way. It's a direct line to the problem-solvers and opportunity-creators who are navigating today's marketing challenges in real time.

Host Rachel Bryant brings her trademark curiosity and energy to each conversation, drawing out concrete examples and actionable takeaways you won't find in a textbook or conference keynote.

This is marketing strategy that works—straight from the people making it work.

Episodes

April 9, 2025

Making BRAVE Marketing Decisions That Build Trust

Marketing teams face unprecedented challenges in 2025, from shifting buyer behaviors to resource constraints. In this episode of The RevRoom, host Rachel Bryant welcomes marketing leader and founder Lindsay Tjepkema to explore how the BRAVE framework can transform marketing effectiveness at every level. From building relationships at scale to making values-driven decisions, discover practical approaches to implement today—whether you're a CMO or individual contributor.

From Content Chaos to Campaign Clarity: The Transformative Power of Strategic Campaign Planning

In this RevRoom episode, Kelly Santos of Intelex Technologies shares how strategic campaign planning transformed her marketing team from creating disconnected content pieces to developing integrated, buyer-aligned campaigns. She reveals how this process not only improved marketing outcomes but strengthened team dynamics by establishing clear roles and shared goals. Kelly's journey demonstrates that building a strong campaign foundation is essential before implementing advanced strategies like ABM, offering practical insights for marketing leaders trying to achieve more with constrained resources.

From MQLs to Buying Groups: The How Behind Palo Alto Networks' Marketing Transformation From MQLs to Revenue - The Power of MQAs and a Buying Group Strategy - Part 2

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeremy Schwartz from Palo Alto Networks, we get down to the nitty-gritty of implementing the shift from MQLs to buying groups.

Breaking Free from the MQL Machine From MQLs to Revenue - The Power of MQAs and a Buying Group Strategy - Part 1

In this eye-opening episode of The Revenue Room, we sit down with Jeremy Schwartz, Senior Manager of Global Lead Management & Strategy at Palo Alto Networks, who shares how his team revolutionized their approach to B2B marketing by moving beyond traditional MQLs to focus on buying groups.

Evolution of Customer Marketing

In this episode of The RevRoom, we explore how customer marketing has transformed from a traditional advocacy function into a critical revenue-driving component of modern B2B organizations. Our guest shares real-world insights on building effective partnerships between marketing and customer success teams, leveraging data for better customer outcomes, and scaling customer marketing programs efficiently. Through practical examples and actionable strategies, listeners will learn how to evolve their customer marketing approach to drive retention, expansion, and sustainable growth.

Executing The New GTM Playbook: Marketing Ops Move From Order-Takers to Strategic Partners

In our first episode of Season 2, we explore how Marketing Operations teams are evolving from tactical executors to strategic enablers of the buyer’s journey experience. We'll discuss with Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso how MOPs leaders can help their organizations move beyond traditional marketing playbooks to create more effective, customer-centric approaches. Drawing from their extensive experience and upcoming workshop, Mike and Darrell share practical frameworks and actionable advice for MOPs professionals looking to drive this transformation.

Leading Marketing Teams Through Constant Change

Join us as Kimmah Lewis shares how she transformed abstract ABM concepts into tangible learning experiences at Actian. Through an innovative approach, she'll reveal practical strategies for helping marketing teams embrace organizational change. Learn how creative engagement, consistent reinforcement, and cross-functional ownership can drive successful transformation from traditional lead generation to account-based marketing.

Building Better Demand Programs with Partnership Marketing

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jane Serra, VP of Growth Marketing at Daxtra Technologies, as she shares how to leverage partnerships as a powerful demand generation engine. Drawing from her 15+ years in B2B marketing, where partnerships have consistently been a top revenue driver, Jane breaks down why every marketing initiative should consider partner involvement. She'll share practical strategies for breaking down silos between partnership and demand teams, building value-first relationships, and managing both formal and informal partnerships effectively. Through real-world examples, Jane demonstrates how integrated partnership marketing can amplify demand generation efforts and drive sustainable growth. Whether you're running ABM campaigns or planning events, you'll walk away with actionable approaches for making partnerships a core part of your marketing strategy.

Drip no more: Nurtures redefined

In this episode, we chat with Hannah Swanson from Intentsify about transforming traditional, passive, email-only nurtures into dynamic, always-on, multi-channel campaigns. Hannah discusses overcoming nurture's bad reputation by using data-driven, signal-based strategies with first, second, and third-party data. We explore various campaign types, such as welcome and buyer’s journey, and share success stories and tips to redefine and enhance lead nurturing in marketing.

Rethinking B2B Marketing: Why Your Lead Gen Strategy Isn't Working (And What To Do About It)

In this two-part podcast we talk with Kerry Cunningham, a leading B2B research expert from 6sense, about groundbreaking research that challenges traditional B2B marketing practices. Kerry shares evidence-based insights about how B2B buying has fundamentally changed and offers practical guidance for marketing and sales leaders who need to adapt their strategies. This casual but insights-packed conversation tackles the uncomfortable truth about lead generation and presents a new framework for engaging modern B2B buyers.

Data-Driven Annual Planning: Aligning Marketing with Business Objectives

In this podcast episode on annual planning, we chat with Tiffany Pillifant from Insperity and focus on aligning marketing goals with overall business objectives through a data-driven approach. Emphasizing the necessity of collaboration across various departments such as finance, sales, and product. The discussion highlights the use of specific planning frameworks, like the OKR framework, to translate corporate objectives into actionable marketing goals and key results. The episode underscores the importance of initiating planning discussions well in advance, despite the challenges it presents, and regularly revisiting long-term plans to ensure their relevance.

Navigating the AI Landscape: Insights from MAICON

In this episode, we talk with Brian Schmid from Inverta, talking about insights gained from the recent MAICON conference. They explore the transformative potential of AI and the critical need for marketing teams to strategically integrate these technologies. Brian will share his perspective on thconference's atmosphere, where attendees expressed excitement and confusion about AI's role in their industries. This conversation will highlight the dual nature of AI's impact: while it promises remarkable efficiency gains, it also raises concerns about workforce dynamics. We discuss proactive strategies for organizations to embrace AI, stressing that understanding and communicating its benefits is crucial for successful adoption. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the current AI landscape, the importance of strategic planning, and practical advice on leveraging AI tools to drive business growth.

The 2024 Quick Start Guide to AI for Marketing Leaders

In this episode of the Revenue Room podcast, Kathy Macchi from Inverta discusses the critical importance of AI in marketing and the lack of preparedness among marketing leaders. She provides practical advice on getting started with AI, emphasizing the need for hands-on experience and team training. Kathy covers the key steps for integrating AI into marketing organizations, from gaining basic understanding to creating AI councils and policies. The conversation also touches on future strategies, including impact analysis and AI roadmaps. Listeners can expect actionable insights to help their marketing teams navigate the AI revolution effectively.

Transforming Sales for ABM

In this episode, we sit down with Jay Tuel, VP of GTM Experts at Demandbase to delve into the evolution of Sales Development Representative (SDR) organizations into Account-Based Marketing (ABM)-focused functions. Jay shares his insights on the transition from traditional SDR roles to a more strategic, ABM-centric approach, and the critical partnership between Sales and Marketing. We also explore practical strategies for SDR leaders and marketers to drive this change effectively and the innovative tactics Jay has employed to foster collaboration and success.

With Rich Copenhagen

Defining your Ideal Profile

This episode provides insights into creating Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs). It emphasizes that ICPs are distinct from the total addressable market and require careful consideration, data analysis, and creativity. Alignment across the business is crucial to ensure successful ICP implementation. Clear definitions, dashboards, and effective positioning are essential for everyone to understand and utilize the ICP. The episode discusses the journey of creating an ICP and offers real-world examples of how to use it effectively. It is a valuable resource for marketers and business leaders interested in creating and implementing an ICP.

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