Decode the secrets of successful B2B digital marketing with Demand Decoded, the podcast hosted by Blend, a B2B website and demand generation agency. Our show focuses on breaking the mould of traditional B2B marketing tactics, providing actionable insights that you can use to transform your marketing into a revenue-generating machine. With a team of experts from Blend as our main hosts, we delve into the latest trends and strategies to help you become a better marketer. We cover topics like: ...
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Why 2026 Is Marketing's Biggest Opportunity Ever
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40:24For episode 100, Dan and Phil reflect on marketing's unique position to drive business growth beyond traditional communications. They explore why marketing has been pigeonholed into just the 'comms' function, when it should influence product, sales, customer success, and the entire buying cycle. They discuss how accessible AI and orchestration tool…
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The AI Tool That Actually Accelerates Your Business Growth w/ Ask Elephant Founder, Woody Klemetson
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54:22In this episode, Dan and Josh sit down with Woody Klemetson, CEO of AskElephant, to explore how the tool is transforming business operations through AI-powered orchestration. Woody shares his journey from sales to creating a solution that breaks down silos between departments by turning unstructured data from calls and emails into actionable workfl…
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Beyond Channel ROI: How Marketing Leaders Should Actually Measure Success
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38:41In this episode, Dan and Phil tackle one of marketing's most frustrating challenges: measuring ROI. As year-end budget planning approaches, many marketers find themselves stuck trying to calculate channel-by-channel returns that simply don't reflect reality. The problem? Buyers don't purchase based on a single channel, yet most marketers default to…
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Scrunch and AEO: Why Every B2B Brand Needs AI Visibility Tracking w/Kevin White
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57:42In this episode, Dan sits down with Kevin White, Head of Marketing at Scrunch, to unpack how AEO measurement actually works and why it's now essential for B2B brands. They explore what Scrunch does, how it tracks AI visibility at the topic level rather than individual prompts, and why features like AXP (Agent Experience Platform) matter for technic…
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SEO Tracking Doesn't Work for AI Search: Here's What Does
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31:09Most marketers are investing in answer engine optimisation, but few know how to measure if their efforts are working. In this solo episode, Dan breaks down why traditional SEO measurement doesn't work for AEO and introduces a four-layer framework for tracking AI visibility. You'll learn why prompt behaviour differs from keyword searches, how to cre…
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The Growth Budget: Aligning Marketing and Sales for Maximum Impact
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40:09In this episode, Dan and Amanda explore why your marketing and sales budgets shouldn't be separate conversations, they should be part of one unified growth budget. They discuss how to work backwards from business goals, make the case to stakeholders, and avoid common pitfalls like over-investing in saturated channels. You'll learn how to align your…
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The 3 Channels We're Betting On for 2026
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48:20Dan and Phil reveal their top three marketing channel picks for 2026, explaining where the biggest opportunities exist compared to effort and cost. They discuss why in-person events are experiencing a resurgence as AI makes authentic human connection more valuable, how YouTube remains an untapped channel for B2B with lower saturation than other pla…
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B2B Messaging Framework That Actually Converts
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45:49In this episode, we explore how to shift from internally-facing, feature-driven messaging to outward-facing, benefit-led communication that resonates with buyers. We break down the distinction between positioning, value propositions, and messaging, explain how category entry points connect to your messaging framework, and tackle the most visible ap…
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Your Practical Guide to HubSpot's Loop Marketing Framework w/Aja Frost
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58:42In this episode, we sit down with Aja Frost, Senior Director of Global Growth and Paid at HubSpot, to explore how one of the world's leading marketing companies is adapting to fundamental shifts in buyer behaviour. We discuss HubSpot's Loop framework, a four-phase marketing playbook designed for the AI era that builds on inbound fundamentals. Aja s…
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How Marketing Can Be the Hero of Sales
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49:49The tension between marketing and sales has existed forever, but we're entering a new era where marketing can genuinely become the hero, not just for sales, but for the entire organisation. In this episode, Dan and Josh explore growth engineering. We discuss why traditional marketing and sales silos create friction, how unified systems and buyer in…
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For years, content marketing meant blog posts, eBooks, and SEO. But with AI reshaping how buyers research and the decline of traditional search, that playbook is broken. In this episode, Dan and Phil unpack the new content marketing approach for B2B. They explore why video-first content is essential, how to create for the 95% of buyers who aren't r…
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Your First 90 Days as Marketing Leader
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48:59Your first 90 days are critical for establishing credibility, understanding the business landscape, and setting the foundation for long-term success. In this episode, Dan and Amanda break down the essential phases every new B2B marketing leader should navigate. From conducting thorough marketing audits and building key stakeholder relationships to …
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From SEO to AEO: Creating Content That Gets Cited by AI
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33:47The marketing world has shifted from SEO to AEO, but what content should you actually create to be found in AI search engines? Dan and Phil break down the commercial content types that get results, from listicles to persona pages, and explain why informational content no longer carries the same value. They share practical insights on query targetin…
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Google Could Turn Off Organic Search Tomorrow - Are You Ready?
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35:33In this episode, we explore what marketing could look like in a post-search world and why businesses that diversify now will have a massive advantage. From the declining ROI of informational content to why video-first strategies are becoming essential, we unpack the channels and tactics that will replace traditional SEO. We'll cover why being top-o…
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Building a Powerhouse Marketing Team: Avoiding Fires and Mis-hires
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43:00Marketing teams are evolving rapidly. They're getting smaller, but they're also becoming significantly more strategic and impactful. In this episode, Dan talks with Amanda McGrath about the fundamental shifts happening in how businesses should think about building their marketing teams. We explore the critical importance of investing in senior stra…
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LIVE From INBOUND 2025: When They Ask, AI Answers
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19:19We're podcasting live from HubSpot's INBOUND conference to share what we've learned about the future of B2B marketing. With AI fundamentally changing how buyers research and discover solutions, we explore why face-to-face events have become more crucial than ever for cutting through the noise. We dive into HubSpot's new Loop marketing methodology -…
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Building CFO Partnerships: The CMO's Collaboration Guide
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43:17Most CMOs struggle with one critical relationship that can make or break their success: the CFO. In this episode, Dan and Josh reveal why financial acumen is non-negotiable for marketing leaders and share the three financial fundamentals every CMO must master to build genuine partnerships with finance teams. From understanding cash flow timing to t…
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What 1,827 ChatGPT Prompts Reveal About How People Really Use AI
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23:29In this solo episode, Dan dives into research analysing 1,800+ real ChatGPT prompts that reveal how buyers truly search today. Discover why prompts are 5-20 times longer than Google searches, how 75% of users now issue commands instead of asking questions, and why your current content strategy is likely invisible to AI search. You'll learn the shif…
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The Attribution Wars: How Sales and Marketing Can Both Win
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50:11Attribution has always been a battleground between sales and marketing teams, but with today's complex buyer journeys, the problem is worse than ever. Traditional attribution models promise clarity but fail to capture the messy reality of how buyers actually make decisions, leading to finger-pointing, misaligned goals, and wasted budgets. In this e…
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The B2B Website Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Millions in Pipeline
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41:15Your website traffic is about to get more qualified but less frequent thanks to AI and zero-click searches. That makes every visitor more valuable, and every conversion opportunity you're missing more costly. In this episode, we dive into the biggest B2B website mistakes that are killing your lead generation. From unclear homepage messaging and wea…
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In this episode, we explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping search behaviour and what this means for B2B marketers. We break down which parts of SEO still work, reveal new opportunities for getting cited in AI-powered searches, and explain why building brand awareness has become more critical than ever. Plus, we share practical strategies for cre…
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Why Your LinkedIn Ads Aren't Working (And How to Fix Them)
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32:11LinkedIn ads are notoriously expensive, yet many B2B marketers walk away convinced they simply don't work. In this solo episode, Dan unpacks the real reasons LinkedIn campaigns fail and provides actionable fixes you can implement immediately. From targeting audiences that will never buy from you to creating ads that say everything whilst meaning no…
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Private Equity's Marketing Playbook: What PE Really Wants to See
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50:36While many marketers focus on traffic and lead volume, private equity firms are looking at entirely different metrics. What they're really interested in is marketing that drives EBITDA growth, predictable revenue generation, and ultimately maximises exit value. In this episode, Josh, CEO of Blend Americas, breaks down the PE investment thesis, reve…
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How to Survive Your First Board Meeting as CMO
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56:35In this episode, Dan speaks with Josh Bouk, Blend's US CEO, about surviving your first board meeting as a CMO. Drawing from 17 years of boardroom experience, Josh reveals the critical mistakes that cause marketing leaders to lose credibility and shares practical strategies for success. Learn how to translate marketing metrics into business outcomes…
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TRENDING EPISODE: Steal These Conversion Rate Optimisation Tactics [Get More Website Leads]
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37:42With AI overviews reducing search clicks by 34.5%, your website needs to work harder than ever. In this episode, Dan and Phil reveal why conversion rate optimisation is the most overlooked lever in B2B marketing, capable of delivering 100-400% increases in high-intent conversions. They expose the three critical mistakes killing your website's perfo…
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Special Update: We've Joined HubSpot's Podcast Network
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6:06Dan and Phil announce that the podcast has officially joined the HubSpot Podcast Network, explaining what this partnership means for listeners and the future of the show. A massive thank you to all our listeners who've made this milestone possible. Click here to subscribe to the new Demand Decoded YouTube channel. Click here to see how we can help …
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Steal This Marketing Measurement Framework
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46:39Most marketing dashboards are filled with vanity metrics that position marketing as a cost centre rather than a revenue driver. In this episode, Dan and Phil break down their 3-layer dashboard framework that gets executive buy-in and demonstrates real business impact. We explore the critical difference between commercial metrics, leading indicators…
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How Cognism Executed the Perfect Product Launch w/Liam Bartholomew
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58:40Go behind the scenes of Cognism's Sales Companion product launch with VP of Brand Marketing Liam Bartholomew. Discover how they refined their ICP through extensive research, developed the winning "plus one" messaging concept, and executed a comprehensive go-to-market strategy that actually delivered results. From creative development and message te…
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We're making some big changes to our podcast strategy, and this quick update explains why we've split our content across dedicated channels. With AI overviews impacting traditional search traffic, YouTube offers a massive opportunity for B2B businesses to distribute valuable content and generate inquiries. Dan shares early results from our pivot to…
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Real AI Content Workflows in Action: How to Automate Your Content Strategy
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1:01:33AI content workflows are transforming how B2B marketers create and distribute content at scale. In this live episode, Dan is joined by AI workflow architect Samantha North who demonstrates real AI content workflows that are actually working. Samantha showcases her "Content Reactor" system, a live workflow that automatically transforms YouTube video…
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Google AI Mode: The Search Revolution That Changes Everything for B2B Marketing
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37:52In this urgent episode, we break down Google's bombshell announcement of AI Mode, a complete transformation of how people search and discover information online. This isn't just another feature update; it's Google's declared "future of search" that will fundamentally impact how B2B businesses attract and convert customers. We provide a walkthrough …
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When AI Hurts Your Marketing: Drawing the Line
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37:40In this episode, we push back against the idea that AI should be used for everything in marketing. While AI tools are being sold as the solution to every business problem, we look at specific areas where using AI actually makes your marketing worse. We cover four key areas where AI often hurts rather than helps and discuss why relying too much on A…
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What Nobody Tells You: 5 Real Lessons from Building a B2B Podcast
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26:46In this milestone episode, we pull back the curtain on the hard-earned realities of building a B2B podcast. After 68 episodes of Demand Decoded, we share the unfiltered truths we wish we'd known from the beginning. Whether you're considering launching your first episode or working to scale your existing show, these insights will help you avoid comm…
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Solving the Brand Investment Puzzle: How to Measure and Justify Long-Term Investment
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38:09In this strategic episode, we tackle marketing's persistent challenge: justifying brand investment when leadership demands clear, immediate returns. We explore why brand building has become critical in today's buyer journeys while providing practical ways to measure its often-delayed but powerful effects. You'll learn five specific approaches to me…
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[STEAL THIS TACTIC] Grow Organic Traffic While Everyone Elses is Declining
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35:19In this episode, we tackle head-on the widespread challenge of declining organic search traffic. While many businesses are watching their Google visibility deteriorate, we look at approaches that are still producing traffic growth despite the changing search landscape. We share our recently developed content creation method that's proving resistant…
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5 Steps to Create LinkedIn Ads That (Actually) Resonate
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38:34In this actionable solo episode, Dan reveals his proven framework for developing LinkedIn ad campaigns that cut through the noise and drive measurable results. As marketing budgets increasingly shift from search to social platforms, the difference between wasted spend and significant ROI often comes down to ad resonance. Dan walks through five crit…
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The Post-SEO Playbook: Driving Traffic When AI Changes the Game
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45:46In this practical episode, we address a growing challenge for marketers: as AI search tools increasingly keep users within their ecosystems, traditional SEO is no longer delivering the website traffic many businesses have relied on for the past 15 years. We discuss a range of proven traffic-generating approaches that don't rely on search rankings. …
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The Marketing Funnel Is a LIE – Here's What You Should Be Doing Instead
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31:09Everything you’ve been told about the marketing funnel is a lie. It doesn’t exist, you can’t control it and forcing the funnel is not an effective way to try and market. In this episode, we break down exactly why the typical marketing funnel doesn’t work and tell you what to do instead for better results. Click here to subscribe to the new Demand D…
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5 B2B Marketing Tactics That Need to Stop Today
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41:48In this no-nonsense episode, we expose the uncomfortable truth about common B2B marketing practices that are misaligned with today's buyer journey. We identify five specific tactics that data shows are consistently underperforming yet remain stubbornly prevalent across the industry. Essential listening for forward-thinking B2B marketers ready to el…
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[MUST LISTEN] Every B2B Marketer Needs to Take This Course
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38:20In this eye-opening episode, Phil shares his experience with Apple App Store advertising and reveals the PPC course that completely reframed his approach to paid media. Click here to subscribe to the new Demand Decoded YouTube channel. Click here to see how we can help you drive demand for your business.…
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Proven Retargeting Tactics: How to Multiply Your Pipeline
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32:08In this episode of Demand Decoded, Dan explores retargeting in B2B marketing. While most marketers focus on attracting new leads with flashy campaigns, retargeting often delivers better results with less investment. Dan explains what retargeting is, why it works, and how to use it. The episode covers practical ways to retarget different audiences a…
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Beyond Blog Posts - How HubSpot Transformed into a B2B Media Powerhouse with Kyle Denhoff
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1:00:08Content marketing has changed dramatically in recent years. Simple blog posts and SEO strategies that once drove results are no longer enough. Today's B2B companies need to think more like B2B media engines to earn their audience's attention and trust. In this episode of Demand Decoded, we welcome Kyle Denhoff, HubSpot's Sr. Director of Marketing f…
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The ONLY Marketing Metrics That Matter
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34:40Marketers today are drowning in measurement options. From obsessive over-tracking to reporting irrelevant numbers to leadership, many teams struggle with data overload without gaining actionable insights. In this episode of Demand Decoded, we identify the truly essential marketing metrics that directly impact business outcomes. We reveal a practica…
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Driving Revenue Through Personal Brands
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1:10:06In this episode of Demand Decoded, we sit down with George Boot of Nomupay to explore how businesses can build authentic connections through personal branding. The conversation covers George's initial motivation for implementing personal branding, the early challenges he faced, and how he successfully scaled the approach across different department…
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[MUST LISTEN] Is SEO Still Worth Investing In?
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25:50In this episode, Dan tackles a common question: does SEO still work? As search changes with AI and people watch more videos, he explains why SEO remains valuable - especially for businesses selling products and services. Dan shares practical advice about combining SEO with other marketing channels. Learn how to balance creating videos and writing c…
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LinkedIn Ads: The Money-Burning Mistakes That Are Killing Your ROI
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40:48In this episode, Dan pulls back the curtain on the costliest LinkedIn advertising mistakes he's uncovered after analysing millions in ad spend across dozens of accounts. Whether you're just starting with LinkedIn ads or looking to optimise your existing campaigns, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you dodge common pitfalls and…
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The Marketing Skills Crisis: Why Teams Are Falling Behind in 2025
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32:47There is a huge, and ever-growing skill gap that's making it harder for marketers to deliver real business impact. While businesses continue to increase their marketing investments, they're not seeing the same return. In this episode we dig into why throwing more resources at the problem isn't the solution. Instead, success in 2025's complex market…
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AI in Demand Generation - Beyond the Hype
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42:51AI has dominated conversations for the past two years, with endless possibilities discussed but few concrete applications for demand generation. In this episode, we cut through the hype to explore practical AI use cases that every business can implement in their demand gen strategy right now. Click here to subscribe to the new Demand Decoded YouTub…
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Is Marketing Undervalued in Your Business?
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34:41Despite clear data showing marketing's vital role in business growth, many organisations continue to undervalue its impact. If you're tired of being the last voice heard at the table and facing constant budget cuts, this episode is for you. We'll explore why businesses undervalue marketing and share practical strategies to shift this perspective in…
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Marketing budgets are often poured into strategies that deliver zero ROI, yet many marketers continue investing in ineffective tactics. In this episode, we explore why marketers fall into costly spending traps, and how proper data analysis can help you identify and eliminate wasteful marketing investments. Click here to subscribe to the new Demand …
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