The biggest shift in marketing automation over the past decade is underway and it’s all thanks to A.I. With the shift there’s a new competitive advantage we need to be talking more about: access to unique data. Today, James and Benji are joined by Casey Hill, ActiveCampaign’s Senior Growth Manager to explain.Link to Post:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/caseyhill_marketing-automation-is-set-for-massive-change-activity-7143261228793061377-16Mo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopConnect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/Casey Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyhill/

Colin Fleming, EVP of global marketing at Salesforce, discussed the success of Salesforce+ recently at Golden Hour by Audience Plus, today we're breaking down the eye-popping numbers he attributed to the owned media platform. Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/

Why are more people not talking about this? Nearly all fast-growing SMB SaaS companies with over $10m in ARR have deals that are 10x-100x at the top end, supporting 20% or more of their revenue. Today, James and Benji are joined by Casey Hill, ActiveCampaign’s Senior Growth Manager to explain how you can get more of them.Link to Post:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/caseyhill_here-is-a-secret-about-fast-growing-smb-saas-activity-7169386276909989888-_3Lt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopConnect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/Casey Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyhill/

Most businesses on YouTube treat the platform like a library instead of a radio station, like TV instead of one TV channel – it’s causing confusion and you’re going to be lost in the algorithm. On this episode, Benji and James discuss a better path forward.Discussed in this Episode:Why successful YouTube channels are like radio stationsThe reason you should stop copying MrBeastThe importance of audience feedback and signalsLink to Posts: Why companies suck at YouTube:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cyancooper_youtube-activity-7174119920673157120-GYX-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosThe REAL reason you should stop copying MrBeast - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/finnmckenty_dont-try-to-be-like-mrbeast-heres-why-activity-7174011417220567040-n26o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosConnect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/

In this episode Benji, Brent, and Scot delve into the whirlwind of marketing antics that took over April Fools' Day 2024, uncovering the champions and the chumps. We're dissecting the strategies behind the winners and the losers. Did we miss one? Be sure to let us know! Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/Scot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-leonard-928158269/

On this episode Benji and Brent breakdown one of the most creative ways to land a job they’ve ever seen and share how you could use a similar method to land your next gig.Link to Post:https://twitter.com/noheeriye/status/1763434208616452465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1763434208616452465%7Ctwgr%5Ece627dbaf573b73dcff5027a3fa66413df5d94b2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ndtv.com%2Ffeature%2Fits-broken-linkedin-a-multilingual-womans-creative-video-resume-goes-viral-5158709Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

Have we entered the “post-content age”? With knowledge so easily accessible, are consumers actually better off or are we overwhelmed by all the options? Today, Brent and Benji breakdown the importance of learning in community and how your business can tap into this strategy to better resonate with your audience.  Link to Post: https://future.com/cohort-based-courses/Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

In this episode of B2B Growth, we’re discussing the death of how-to content, starting a marketing engine with no cash, and the power of unscalable content. Takeaways:Shift from generic how-to content to more personalized content that connects with your audience.Leveraging personal brands, targeted outreach, and bottom-of-funnel content.Less content at a higher quality and how this strategy has the potential to shape industry culture and allow you to stand out from the crowd.Link to Posts:The death of how-to content:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brendanhufford_i-just-read-that-2024-is-the-year-of-tactical-activity-7155189893558652929-GdBy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopMarketing with zero cash:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mary-keough-437824a2_b2bmarketing-activity-7163503864921460736-rChU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopUnscalable content:https://rosssimmonds.com/unscalable-content/Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/

What if the UNLOCK for your brand is social layering? Could you steal this strategy from a $3 Billion Dollar SaaS Company?James Carbary sits down with Alex Nava, Brandon Mina, Casey Hill, Evelio Silvera, Justin Simon and Ryan Baum to discuss.This roundtable discussion was hosted at the Sweet Fish Media Creator House.To learn more about Sweet Fish Media visit: sweetfishmedia.com

Google's algorithm is placing TikTok videos in position zero for SERP and LinkedIn is growing faster than Instagram. All that and more in this episode of B2B Growth. Discussed in this Episode:Tracey Wallace - Contentment Newsletter:https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-12-14-gartner-predicts-fifty-percent-of-consumers-will-significantly-limit-their-interactions-with-social-media-by-2025Lessons from a Podcast that "Flopped": https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7147325259191353344?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A%28urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7147325259191353344%2CFEED_DETAIL%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse%29We love to hate on LinkedIn. Audiences and ad dollars keep rolling in:https://www.businessinsider.com/how-linkedin-leveraging-creator-market-drive-business-growth-2024-1Connect with us: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

James Carbary sits down with Alex Nava, Brandon Mina, Casey Hill, Evelio Silvera, Justin Simon and Ryan Baum in our first ever B2B Growth Roundtable!This discussion was hosted at the Sweet Fish Media Creator House.Watch the full discussion now on the B2B Growth YouTube Channel. To learn more about Sweet Fish Media visit: sweetfishmedia.com

On this episode, James, Brent, and Alli breakdown the secret to crafting compelling content ideas that captivate your audience's attention and elevate your company's brand. Discussed in this Episode:Validate content ideas by pitching them to subject matter experts and seeking feedbackCollaborating with SMEs to create content that aligns with the company's goalsTikTok's expansion into longer-form content, potentially disrupting YouTube's dominanceLink to this weeks posts:“How do you know if a content idea is good?” by Jess Cook - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jesscook-contentmarketing_how-do-you-know-if-a-content-idea-is-good-activity-7155929508703780864-BNGI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosHow to Tackle Thought Leadership Content Without an Influencer-Level Following by Emilia Korczynska - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/emiliakorczynska_ive-been-seeing-lot-of-content-influencers-activity-7137902633628942337-gCoC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopTikTok spotted testing 30-minute uploads as it continues to inch into YouTube’s territory by Aisha Malik - https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/24/tiktok-testing-30-minute-uploads-inch-into-youtubes-territory/Connect with us: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, James and Brent talk about “dark social” and what that means for marketers in the B2B space. As companies start investing in dark social efforts, will B2B hop on this trend, or be left behind yet again? Is it even something worth pursuing, given the lack of measurable data (which B2B LOVES). We also explore platform fatigue and what this means for social media managers and brands. Do you just focus on a few channels and do them well, or try to hit every new media platform there is? Discussed in this Episode:Marketing predictions“Dark social” and how it will affect B2BBrand engagement in dark socialSocial media overload and its impact on marketing strategiesContent creation and consistency for B2BConnect with us:James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, Benji, James, and Brent break down the news that Saleslofts acquired Drift, find the lessons in analyzing 1,200 LinkedIn posts, and find the B2B takeaways from the announcement that Joe Rogan is no longer exclusively on Spotify.Link to Posts: Press Release: Salesloft acquires Drift - https://www.salesloft.com/company/company-news/salesloft-acquires-drift/Forrester Article on salesloft acquiring Drift - https://www.forrester.com/blogs/what-saleslofts-acquisition-of-drift-means/Linkedin Post about Salesloft and Drift - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andreaelbee_i-really-like-the-products-and-leaders-at-activity-7163265996017840128-DHhC?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopLessons from Analyzing 1,200 LinkedIn Posts: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cassandra-naji-a6742713_lessons-from-analyzing-1200-linkedin-posts-ugcPost-7157799842486857728-db_A/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosJoe Rogan is no longer exclusive: https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/06/actually-its-good-for-spotify-that-joe-rogans-podcast-is-no-longer-exclusive/Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, Brent and James share actionable tips that will help your CEO finally post content on LinkedIn. B2B marketing is shifting, and the writing on the wall is that people buy from people, not companies - even in B2B. So what better way to put a face and personality to your company or product than by building a personal brand for your boss? This is a huge opportunity to build trust with your target buyer!We also dive into newsletter usage data from Beehiiv - (spoiler alert: it’s BAD news for marketing.)And AI DeepFakes are here! Is the sky falling? Or is this another tool that marketers could leverage to their advantage - once the public image of AI softens. Discussed in this Episode:The “cold start” content problemA LinkedIn strategy that works for busy CEOsMaking content that fires up your boss and they’re excited to postBreaking down newsletter data with Vivek NandaAI DeepFakes: friend or foe for marketers?Link to Posts:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mjpsmith_b2bmarketing-activity-7150583781815468032-lce2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ioshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/viveknanda1_b2bmarketing-b2bnewsletter-newsletters-ugcPost-7151034262157160448-2Dfg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ioshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/emollick_this-is-a-completely-fake-video-of-me-the-activity-7148912788424294401-IY93?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosConnect with us:James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, James and Brent discuss 3 posts on LinkedIn that really shook things up these past few weeks. We talk about the standard LinkedIn content strategy and if it needs a revamp. Follower counts: are they a measure of success or a vanity metric? We talk about a post that really riled some people up and activated the keyboard warriors, as well as Alex Lieberman’s recent Hubspot partnership and how it came about. Discussed in this Episode:LinkedIn content strategiesFollower count, is it important?Is your follower base your ICP?Bold content on LinkedIn that grabs attention (good or bad)Brand buildingOut of the box marketing tacticsLink to Posts:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pierre-herubel-540b3949_2024-the-standard-linkedin-content-strategy-activity-7150395811896410112-tX1d?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ioshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/anthonypierri_the-top-10-hottest-companies-that-i-still-activity-7149416937465204736-6m7k?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ioshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-lieberman_hubspotted-hubspotpartner-activity-7149815370294464512-SpW3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_iosConnect with us: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode Alli and Brent talk about some unconventional marketing strategies that may seem like they belong in B2C, but B2B is trying - and winning. What will it take for your company to step outside the box, take a risk, and grab the attention of your market - right where they are!Discussed in this Episode:Meeting your buyer where they areUsing TikTok for B2B marketingA B2B murder mystery podcast?Breakfast burritosConnect with us: Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, Alli and Brent discuss taking calculated risks in marketing, such as zero click content and influencer marketing. Is 2024 the year of the B2B influencer? Or will “influencer fatigue” from the B2C world carry over and render influencer marketing in B2B a bust?Discussed in this Episode:Leadership and Creativity in B2B MarketingCreating value driven content without CTAsInfluencer marketing and building trust in 2024Influencer marketing strategies and best practicesConnect with us: Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, Benji, Alli and Brent discuss all the ways to mine content from your Podcast. With a podcast being at the center of a media brand, there are many ways to pull from this content flywheel, even months or YEARS after the podcast aired. Discussed in this Episode:Repurposing contentReposting contentBest practices for long form video podcasting and microvideo content Connect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/

On this episode, Benji, Alli and Brent discuss what C-suite REALLY thinks about the content you’re making. A lot of times, it boils down to a difference in perspective. What’s the company’s positioning? What are marketing’s goals? We chop it up this week talking about the gap between bosses and marketing teams and how getting on the same page with your marketing strategy can be the key to strong, high-performing content.Link to Post:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jbonini_most-execs-and-marketing-leaders-do-not-activity-7134938943761870848-BcIs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopConnect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/Alli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alli-tunell/Brent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-barkey-26406a99/