John Asher interviews Kate Di Leo, a branding and messaging strategist, about the role of marketing in driving revenue for companies. They discuss how marketing and sales need to work together in tandem with aligned messaging to generate more qualified leads, increase close rates, and shorten sales cycle times. Kate emphasizes the importance of understanding the buyer's persona, particularly their pain points, and crafting messaging that speaks directly to those concerns. She also discusses the trend of marketing becoming more ascendant in B2B companies, with marketers taking a more active role in revenue operations and leading the conversation at the table.
In terms of marketing tactics, Kate stresses the value of creating conversations that convert, rather than simply broadcasting messages through megaphone marketing. She notes that video and podcasting are effective methods for creating conversations, but that face-to-face interactions should not be overlooked, whether in-person or through digital channels. Ultimately, Kate's methodology is geared towards founder-led organizations or C-suite leaders who are looking to align their marketing and sales efforts to drive revenue growth.
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Kate DiLeo on LinkedIn
Kate DiLeo's webiste
John Asher on LinkedIn
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