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Fast? Absolutely. Essential? Without a doubt. It’s everything you need to know, without the noise.

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Fast? Absolutely. Essential? Without a doubt. It’s everything you need to know, without the noise.

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      <description><![CDATA[<p>When someone clicks your ad and the experience falls apart, perfect attribution data doesn't save you. Paula Mantle, VP of Marketing at Branch, has watched this play out across a decade in tech where she learned that most purchase decisions are made long before anyone reaches for a bottle.</p>
<p>Paula brings that lens to how AI is reshaping discovery, why the "more content" era of AI produced mostly noise, and what marketers actually need to do now. In this episode: why linking infrastructure beats tactical channel thinking, what a recent rebrand at Branch taught her about consistency as a competitive asset, and why curiosity is the only skill with a long shelf life right now.</p>
<p>3 Takeaways:</p>
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 <li>Treat linking as infrastructure, not a tactic.</li>
 <li>Consistency is what feeds AI — and what builds recognition.</li>
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<p>Subscribe to 10 Minute Martech for fast, practical insights from senior B2B marketing leaders on what’s working right now.</p>
<p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>
 [00:18] AI shifts discovery<br>
 [01:54] Signals and intent<br>
 [02:56] Intent beyond channels<br>
 [03:56] Rebrand consistency playbook<br>
 [07:59] Curiosity as core skill<br>
 [09:48] Who to follow now<br>
 [11:31] MarTech hot take</p>
<p><strong>About the Guest:</strong><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamantle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paula Mantle</a>, VP of Marketing at <a href="https://branch.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">Branch</a>, a leading linking and measurement partner for retailers, enterprises and everything in-between. With over 15 years of experience leading multi-channel marketing efforts, Paula takes pride in building and executing creative marketing that informs and educates. </p>
<p><strong>Follow This — Paula’s Recommendations:</strong><br>
 Mada Seghete: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/madalina/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/madalina/</a> <br>
 Dan Ahmadi: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahmadi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahmadi/</a></p>
<p><strong>Connect</strong>:<br>
 Paula Mantle: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamantle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamantle/</a><br>
 Sara Faatz: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br>
 Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.progress.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Paula brings that lens to how AI is reshaping discovery, why the "more content" era of AI produced mostly noise, and what marketers actually need to do now. In this episode: why linking infrastructure beats tactical channel thinking, what a recent rebrand at Branch taught her about consistency as a competitive asset, and why curiosity is the only skill with a long shelf life right now.</p>
<p>3 Takeaways:</p>
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 <li>Treat linking as infrastructure, not a tactic.</li>
 <li>Consistency is what feeds AI — and what builds recognition.</li>
 <li>Measurement precision is overvalued when the experience it's measuring is broken.</li>
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<p>Subscribe to 10 Minute Martech for fast, practical insights from senior B2B marketing leaders on what’s working right now.</p>
<p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>
 [00:18] AI shifts discovery<br>
 [01:54] Signals and intent<br>
 [02:56] Intent beyond channels<br>
 [03:56] Rebrand consistency playbook<br>
 [07:59] Curiosity as core skill<br>
 [09:48] Who to follow now<br>
 [11:31] MarTech hot take</p>
<p><strong>About the Guest:</strong><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamantle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paula Mantle</a>, VP of Marketing at <a href="https://branch.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">Branch</a>, a leading linking and measurement partner for retailers, enterprises and everything in-between. With over 15 years of experience leading multi-channel marketing efforts, Paula takes pride in building and executing creative marketing that informs and educates. </p>
<p><strong>Follow This — Paula’s Recommendations:</strong><br>
 Mada Seghete: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/madalina/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/madalina/</a> <br>
 Dan Ahmadi: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahmadi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dahmadi/</a></p>
<p><strong>Connect</strong>:<br>
 Paula Mantle: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamantle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamantle/</a><br>
 Sara Faatz: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br>
 Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.progress.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>The most common AI mistake in marketing isn't choosing the wrong tool. It's skipping the foundational work that makes any tool effective.</p>
<p>Al Moore, VP of Marketing at Fluency—a platform built to deploy advertising at scale through AI-powered automation—has watched this play out from both sides: as a vendor and as a practitioner running his own team. His argument: AI accelerates whatever's already there, which means authentic storytelling, audience clarity, and cross-functional alignment matter more now, not less. </p>
<p>He joins Sara to break down what it looks like to move from scattered AI experimentation to a governed, org-wide operating model—and why the HR mindset, not the tech mindset, is what separates teams that scale from teams that stall.</p>
<p>3 Takeaways:<br>
 ➞ AI amplifies your fundamentals—which means weak ones get louder. <br>
 ➞ The path from experimentation to scale runs through cross-functional governance.<br>
 ➞ Treat AI like a new team member, not a new tool. </p>
<p>🚀 Subscribe to 10 Minute Martech for fast, practical insights from senior B2B marketing leaders on what’s working right now.</p>
<p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>
 [00:48] AI and changing behavior<br>
 [01:55] Principles for AI in Marketing<br>
 [03:01] From experiments to operating systems<br>
 [04:39] Change management and skills<br>
 [06:16] People to follow for inspiration<br>
 [08:00] Hot take: AI as HR strategy</p>
<p><strong>About the Guest:</strong><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-moore/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Al Moore</a> is a creative, collaborative, and values-driven B2B marketing leader with a 15+ year track record of driving outcomes through integrated brand and performance marketing strategies. A proven people leader, he builds high-performing teams, earns trust across organizations of all sizes, and develops thriving integrated marketing programs. Al is known for turning disparate inputs from customers and business stakeholders into crisp, coherent messaging and compelling value propositions that drive employee engagement and sales results. Executive teams rely on him for critical messaging and communications that require both strategic clarity and a sensitive touch.</p>
<p><strong>Follow This — Al’s Recommendations:</strong><br>
 ➞ Exit Five: <a href="http://exitfive.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://exitfive.com</a> <br>
 ➞ Eric Mayhew: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmayhew/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmayhew/</a></p>
<p><strong>Connect</strong>:<br>
 ➞ Al Moore: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-moore/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-moore/</a><br>
 ➞ Sara Faatz: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></p>
<p>💡 Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.progress.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most common AI mistake in marketing isn't choosing the wrong tool. It's skipping the foundational work that makes any tool effective.</p>
<p>Al Moore, VP of Marketing at Fluency—a platform built to deploy advertising at scale through AI-powered automation—has watched this play out from both sides: as a vendor and as a practitioner running his own team. His argument: AI accelerates whatever's already there, which means authentic storytelling, audience clarity, and cross-functional alignment matter more now, not less. </p>
<p>He joins Sara to break down what it looks like to move from scattered AI experimentation to a governed, org-wide operating model—and why the HR mindset, not the tech mindset, is what separates teams that scale from teams that stall.</p>
<p>3 Takeaways:<br>
 ➞ AI amplifies your fundamentals—which means weak ones get louder. <br>
 ➞ The path from experimentation to scale runs through cross-functional governance.<br>
 ➞ Treat AI like a new team member, not a new tool. </p>
<p>🚀 Subscribe to 10 Minute Martech for fast, practical insights from senior B2B marketing leaders on what’s working right now.</p>
<p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>
 [00:48] AI and changing behavior<br>
 [01:55] Principles for AI in Marketing<br>
 [03:01] From experiments to operating systems<br>
 [04:39] Change management and skills<br>
 [06:16] People to follow for inspiration<br>
 [08:00] Hot take: AI as HR strategy</p>
<p><strong>About the Guest:</strong><br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-moore/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Al Moore</a> is a creative, collaborative, and values-driven B2B marketing leader with a 15+ year track record of driving outcomes through integrated brand and performance marketing strategies. A proven people leader, he builds high-performing teams, earns trust across organizations of all sizes, and develops thriving integrated marketing programs. Al is known for turning disparate inputs from customers and business stakeholders into crisp, coherent messaging and compelling value propositions that drive employee engagement and sales results. Executive teams rely on him for critical messaging and communications that require both strategic clarity and a sensitive touch.</p>
<p><strong>Follow This — Al’s Recommendations:</strong><br>
 ➞ Exit Five: <a href="http://exitfive.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://exitfive.com</a> <br>
 ➞ Eric Mayhew: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmayhew/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmayhew/</a></p>
<p><strong>Connect</strong>:<br>
 ➞ Al Moore: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-moore/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-moore/</a><br>
 ➞ Sara Faatz: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></p>
<p>💡 Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.progress.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Kyle Lacy’s team at Docebo is running 50 AI experiments a year and says the results are generating a multimillion-dollar pipeline... from tools his team built in a week. The Chief Marketing Officer joins the show to connect the dots between those two outcomes: whether leadership is investing in upskilling or just issuing mandates. </p>
<p>Kyle is one of the most experienced go-to-market executives in SaaS, having scaled marketing through acquisitions, high-growth phases, and now a period where AI is rewriting the rules faster than most playbooks can keep up.</p>
<p><strong>3 Takeaways:</strong></p>
<ol>
 <li>Hyper-personalization is finally achievable — but only for teams that do the work. </li>
 <li>Agent search and LLM-optimized web presence are non-negotiable priorities.</li>
 <li>Any marketer who can't describe how they use AI tools shouldn't expect to stay relevant much longer.</li>
</ol>
<p>Subscribe to 10 Minute Martech for fast, practical insights from senior B2B marketing leaders on what’s working right now.</p>
<p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br>
 [00:38] AI in Marketing: The Real Risk No One Talks About  <br>
 [02:30] The Personalization Problem (And How AI Fixes It)  <br>
 [04:35] AI Upskilling: The New Competitive Advantage  <br>
 [07:35] The Most Important AI Skill for Marketers  <br>
 [08:55] AI Agents, Search, and the Future of Website Strategy</p>
<p><strong>Connect:</strong><br>
 Kyle Lacy: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/</a><br>
 Sara Faatz: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br>
 Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.progress.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Follow This — Kyle’s Recommendations:</strong><br><a href="https://www.kieranflanagan.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karen Flanagan: AI newsletter</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpu_5pNweMT0m43j_5p9o1-UOO32u1Oyl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claire Vo: <i>How I AI</i> podcast</a><br><a href="https://cannonballgtm.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jordan Crawford: <i>Cannonball GTM</i> substack</a></p>
<p><strong>Kyle’s Best Insights:</strong><br>
 "You have a responsibility as a business owner, as a CEO, as a CMO, as a team leader, to upskill your team to be able to use these tools appropriately instead of just buying the tool and telling them to use it. Because then it just is gonna fail."</p>
<p>"Anybody that I'm talking to right now in marketing that can't explain to me how they use AI, I'm not interested in hiring."</p>
<p>"Used the right way, you can do more creative, more responsible marketing that will give you an edge on everybody else who's just trying to build stuff for the hell of it."</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>jon@caspianstudios.com (Progress)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kyle Lacy’s team at Docebo is running 50 AI experiments a year and says the results are generating a multimillion-dollar pipeline... from tools his team built in a week. The Chief Marketing Officer joins the show to connect the dots between those two outcomes: whether leadership is investing in upskilling or just issuing mandates. </p>
<p>Kyle is one of the most experienced go-to-market executives in SaaS, having scaled marketing through acquisitions, high-growth phases, and now a period where AI is rewriting the rules faster than most playbooks can keep up.</p>
<p><strong>3 Takeaways:</strong></p>
<ol>
 <li>Hyper-personalization is finally achievable — but only for teams that do the work. </li>
 <li>Agent search and LLM-optimized web presence are non-negotiable priorities.</li>
 <li>Any marketer who can't describe how they use AI tools shouldn't expect to stay relevant much longer.</li>
</ol>
<p>Subscribe to 10 Minute Martech for fast, practical insights from senior B2B marketing leaders on what’s working right now.</p>
<p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br>
 [00:38] AI in Marketing: The Real Risk No One Talks About  <br>
 [02:30] The Personalization Problem (And How AI Fixes It)  <br>
 [04:35] AI Upskilling: The New Competitive Advantage  <br>
 [07:35] The Most Important AI Skill for Marketers  <br>
 [08:55] AI Agents, Search, and the Future of Website Strategy</p>
<p><strong>Connect:</strong><br>
 Kyle Lacy: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/</a><br>
 Sara Faatz: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br>
 Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.progress.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Follow This — Kyle’s Recommendations:</strong><br><a href="https://www.kieranflanagan.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Karen Flanagan: AI newsletter</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpu_5pNweMT0m43j_5p9o1-UOO32u1Oyl" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claire Vo: <i>How I AI</i> podcast</a><br><a href="https://cannonballgtm.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jordan Crawford: <i>Cannonball GTM</i> substack</a></p>
<p><strong>Kyle’s Best Insights:</strong><br>
 "You have a responsibility as a business owner, as a CEO, as a CMO, as a team leader, to upskill your team to be able to use these tools appropriately instead of just buying the tool and telling them to use it. Because then it just is gonna fail."</p>
<p>"Anybody that I'm talking to right now in marketing that can't explain to me how they use AI, I'm not interested in hiring."</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Informed buyers. Generative AI. Faster decision-making. The buying journey is undeniably changing, but the real question is how to keep up without losing focus?</p><p>Chae O’Brien, Principal Strategist at Thought Bakery, says the answer to ambiguity is  discernment. In this episode, host Sara Faatz sits down with Chae to explore why discernment has become the must-have tool for B2B marketers, and how to use AI as a strategic accelerator without letting it pull your team off course.</p><p><strong>Chae</strong>: <br />“For us to really have that discernment to know what should be part of our customer experience and what just doesn’t represent who we are, you need to intimately know what their day-to-day looks like.”</p><p>“I am not going to read ten blogs. I am not going to read fifty-page PDFs.”</p><p>“That discernment between what the AI is giving you and the context that you have is what’s really important—because if you can’t discern between the options, you’re not yet sure where your brand really plays.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Chae: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/chaenara">linkedin.com/in/chaenara</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="https://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:40 – Diving into AI Challenges for Startups<br />02:35 – Understanding Customer Experience<br />03:15 – The Changing Landscape of Digital Interactions<br />05:25 – Leveraging AI for Go-to-Market Strategies<br />06:40 – Influential Figures in AI<br />08:50 – Future of Work and Leadership</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Informed buyers. Generative AI. Faster decision-making. The buying journey is undeniably changing, but the real question is how to keep up without losing focus?</p><p>Chae O’Brien, Principal Strategist at Thought Bakery, says the answer to ambiguity is  discernment. In this episode, host Sara Faatz sits down with Chae to explore why discernment has become the must-have tool for B2B marketers, and how to use AI as a strategic accelerator without letting it pull your team off course.</p><p><strong>Chae</strong>: <br />“For us to really have that discernment to know what should be part of our customer experience and what just doesn’t represent who we are, you need to intimately know what their day-to-day looks like.”</p><p>“I am not going to read ten blogs. I am not going to read fifty-page PDFs.”</p><p>“That discernment between what the AI is giving you and the context that you have is what’s really important—because if you can’t discern between the options, you’re not yet sure where your brand really plays.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Chae: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/chaenara">linkedin.com/in/chaenara</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="https://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:40 – Diving into AI Challenges for Startups<br />02:35 – Understanding Customer Experience<br />03:15 – The Changing Landscape of Digital Interactions<br />05:25 – Leveraging AI for Go-to-Market Strategies<br />06:40 – Influential Figures in AI<br />08:50 – Future of Work and Leadership</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kevin Hein, Chief Growth Officer at GIPHY,  sits down with Sara to discuss how AI, automation, and shifting consumer behaviors are reshaping the marketing landscape—and why brands can’t rely on legacy playbooks to keep up. </p><p>Instead, he makes the case for surrendering control strategically through experimentation. The conversation explores the risks of over-automation, creative fatigue, and data paralysis, and why even the most sophisticated AI systems still need human insight to protect brand authenticity and drive long-term growth.</p><p>3 Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>You can’t outpace AI. Experiment instead.</li><li>Automation without insight leads to creative fatigue.</li><li>More data doesn’t mean better decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Kevin</strong>: <br />“The speed at which this moves—how does a brand stay at that pace? I believe the answer is you don’t. You have to surrender to an extent. And it comes down to testing, learning, and experimentation.”</p><p>“We have a lot of data that can be paralyzing. I’m interested in insights—not dashboards that just tell you X, Y, and Z.”</p><p>“AI can be incredibly effective, but there’s a risk of numbness—creative fatigue that happens when everything is optimized but nothing is truly new.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Kevin: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/kevinahein">linkedin.com/in/kevinahein</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="https://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:50 – Shift from Feeds to Group Messaging<br />01:50 – Harnessing Group Messaging for Business<br />02:35 – Challenges and Opportunities in Experimentation<br />03:25 – The Role of AI in Brand Authenticity<br />06:20 – Future Trends in AI and Retail<br />11:10 – The Evolution of Websites and Digital Experience<br />13:25 – Balancing Automation and Creativity</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>2025 was the year AI stopped being a headline and became a reality in every marketer’s workflow. In this special year-end edition of <i>10 Minute Martech</i>, we revisit the most impactful insights from guests across the season—operators, CMOs, analysts, and innovators who helped define what human-centered marketing looks like in an AI-first world.</p><p>You’ll Learn:</p><ul><li>How leading marketers are redefining “human in the loop” to drive creativity, strategy, and better outcomes</li><li>Where AI is delivering real, measurable impact across workflows, personalization, and productivity</li><li>The hottest Martech takes of the year—from content strategy to customer experience to rethinking systems entirely</li></ul><p><strong>You’ll hear from:</strong><br /> Mariam Tariq, SVP, Marketing & Digital Strategy, Progress [00:44]<br /> Scott Brinker, Martech Analyst & Advisor, chiefmartec [01:52]<br /> Karen Steele, Founder, Steele-Alloy [03:20]<br /> Jennifer Ortiz, EVP & CMO, Progress [04:32]<br /> Juan Mendoza, CEO, The MarTech Weekly [05:34]<br />Tom Wentworth, CMO, <a href="http://incident.io">Incident.io</a> [06:54]<br />Elizabeth Edwards, Founder & CEO, Volume Public Relations [07:58]<br />Frans Riemersma, Founder, MartechTribe [08:47]<br />Mallory Russell, Award-Winning Content Marketing Strategist [09:40]<br /> Hazem El Zayat, Chief Experience Officer, Ogilvy One [10:13]<br />Amanda Cole, CMO, Bloomreach [11:08]</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong><br />Connect with Sara: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />00:40 – The Role of Humans in the AI Era<br />04:25 – Practical AI Tools in 2025<br />05:40 – Martech Hot Takes</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2025 was the year AI stopped being a headline and became a reality in every marketer’s workflow. In this special year-end edition of <i>10 Minute Martech</i>, we revisit the most impactful insights from guests across the season—operators, CMOs, analysts, and innovators who helped define what human-centered marketing looks like in an AI-first world.</p><p>You’ll Learn:</p><ul><li>How leading marketers are redefining “human in the loop” to drive creativity, strategy, and better outcomes</li><li>Where AI is delivering real, measurable impact across workflows, personalization, and productivity</li><li>The hottest Martech takes of the year—from content strategy to customer experience to rethinking systems entirely</li></ul><p><strong>You’ll hear from:</strong><br /> Mariam Tariq, SVP, Marketing & Digital Strategy, Progress [00:44]<br /> Scott Brinker, Martech Analyst & Advisor, chiefmartec [01:52]<br /> Karen Steele, Founder, Steele-Alloy [03:20]<br /> Jennifer Ortiz, EVP & CMO, Progress [04:32]<br /> Juan Mendoza, CEO, The MarTech Weekly [05:34]<br />Tom Wentworth, CMO, <a href="http://incident.io">Incident.io</a> [06:54]<br />Elizabeth Edwards, Founder & CEO, Volume Public Relations [07:58]<br />Frans Riemersma, Founder, MartechTribe [08:47]<br />Mallory Russell, Award-Winning Content Marketing Strategist [09:40]<br /> Hazem El Zayat, Chief Experience Officer, Ogilvy One [10:13]<br />Amanda Cole, CMO, Bloomreach [11:08]</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong><br />Connect with Sara: <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />00:40 – The Role of Humans in the AI Era<br />04:25 – Practical AI Tools in 2025<br />05:40 – Martech Hot Takes</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth Edwards, Founder & CEO of Volume Public Relations, joins Sara to explore how modern marketing is being reshaped by AI, affective science, and rising expectations around trust. </p><p>She breaks down the pitfalls of weaponized language, the risks of false scarcity, and why brand credibility matters more than ever in an era of generative search and offsite reputation signals.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why false urgency and hyper-personalization can erode trust—and even violate compliance norms</li><li>How behavioral science can guide healthier, more resonant customer communication</li><li>The emerging risks of AI-driven emotional manipulation</li><li>How to rethink AI as a verbal collaborator for richer context and better outputs</li><li>What it means to design marketing for relationship-building rather than rapid reaction</li></ul><p><strong>Elizabeth: </strong><br />“You do not need to encode false scarcity, urgency and fear into everything. It's a hyper manipulation… and it doesn't make me feel like you're an authentic company I want to trust and do business with. Marketers need to downshift a gear or two and realize we are here to create relationships, not just reaction.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong><br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Elizabeth: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/volumepr/">linkedin.com/in/volumepr</a><br />Learn more about Volume PR: <a href="http://www.volumepr.com">www.volumepr.com</a> <br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />01:30 — Ethical Marketing in the Age of AI<br />03:00 — Examples of Manipulative Marketing<br />04:50 — The Importance of Ethical Communication<br />10:25 — Legal and Business Implications<br />11:50 – Final Thoughts and Advice</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Elizabeth Edwards, Founder & CEO of Volume Public Relations, joins Sara to explore how modern marketing is being reshaped by AI, affective science, and rising expectations around trust. </p><p>She breaks down the pitfalls of weaponized language, the risks of false scarcity, and why brand credibility matters more than ever in an era of generative search and offsite reputation signals.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why false urgency and hyper-personalization can erode trust—and even violate compliance norms</li><li>How behavioral science can guide healthier, more resonant customer communication</li><li>The emerging risks of AI-driven emotional manipulation</li><li>How to rethink AI as a verbal collaborator for richer context and better outputs</li><li>What it means to design marketing for relationship-building rather than rapid reaction</li></ul><p><strong>Elizabeth: </strong><br />“You do not need to encode false scarcity, urgency and fear into everything. It's a hyper manipulation… and it doesn't make me feel like you're an authentic company I want to trust and do business with. Marketers need to downshift a gear or two and realize we are here to create relationships, not just reaction.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong><br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Elizabeth: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/volumepr/">linkedin.com/in/volumepr</a><br />Learn more about Volume PR: <a href="http://www.volumepr.com">www.volumepr.com</a> <br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />01:30 — Ethical Marketing in the Age of AI<br />03:00 — Examples of Manipulative Marketing<br />04:50 — The Importance of Ethical Communication<br />10:25 — Legal and Business Implications<br />11:50 – Final Thoughts and Advice</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Mike Rizzo believes marketing operations pros are sitting on one of the biggest untapped opportunities in business today: owning the tech stack as a strategic function.</p><p>In this conversation with Sara, Mike shares why modern marketing doesn’t happen without technology—and why the people managing that technology need a seat at the leadership table. He breaks down how ops teams can bring structure, product thinking, and ROI discipline to their tech investments, especially as AI and consumption-based pricing reshape how we buy and use software.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why MOPs leaders should be treated as business strategists, not just system admins</li><li>How to “begin with the end in mind” when implementing new tech or AI models</li><li>The dangers of unchecked tool sprawl in the age of consumption pricing</li><li>Why slowing down to design intentional processes can actually accelerate growth</li></ul><p>Mike: <br />“Modern marketing doesn’t happen without technology. Someone needs to run the technology—and translate the language of the business to the tools.”</p><p>“These new models should force people to stop and think: where will this actually make an impact? Slow down to speed up.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Connect with Sara</strong>: linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</li><li><strong>Connect with Mike</strong>: linkedin.com/in/mikedrizzo</li><li><strong>Learn more about MarketingOps.com</strong>: www.marketingops.com</li><li><strong>Learn more about Progress</strong>: www.progress.com</li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />00:23 Guest Introduction: Mike Rizzo<br />00:40 Challenges in Marketing Operations<br />02:20 The Role of AI in Marketing Ops<br />03:43 The Evolution of MarTech and RevOps<br />05:52 Navigating AI Tools and Implementation<br />10:42 Resources and Inspiration for Marketing Ops Professionals</p><p>#MarketingOps #MarTech #AIinMarketing #Podcast #Progress #MarketingLeadership</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>jon@caspianstudios.com (Progress)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mike Rizzo believes marketing operations pros are sitting on one of the biggest untapped opportunities in business today: owning the tech stack as a strategic function.</p><p>In this conversation with Sara, Mike shares why modern marketing doesn’t happen without technology—and why the people managing that technology need a seat at the leadership table. He breaks down how ops teams can bring structure, product thinking, and ROI discipline to their tech investments, especially as AI and consumption-based pricing reshape how we buy and use software.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why MOPs leaders should be treated as business strategists, not just system admins</li><li>How to “begin with the end in mind” when implementing new tech or AI models</li><li>The dangers of unchecked tool sprawl in the age of consumption pricing</li><li>Why slowing down to design intentional processes can actually accelerate growth</li></ul><p>Mike: <br />“Modern marketing doesn’t happen without technology. Someone needs to run the technology—and translate the language of the business to the tools.”</p><p>“These new models should force people to stop and think: where will this actually make an impact? Slow down to speed up.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Connect with Sara</strong>: linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</li><li><strong>Connect with Mike</strong>: linkedin.com/in/mikedrizzo</li><li><strong>Learn more about MarketingOps.com</strong>: www.marketingops.com</li><li><strong>Learn more about Progress</strong>: www.progress.com</li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />00:23 Guest Introduction: Mike Rizzo<br />00:40 Challenges in Marketing Operations<br />02:20 The Role of AI in Marketing Ops<br />03:43 The Evolution of MarTech and RevOps<br />05:52 Navigating AI Tools and Implementation<br />10:42 Resources and Inspiration for Marketing Ops Professionals</p><p>#MarketingOps #MarTech #AIinMarketing #Podcast #Progress #MarketingLeadership</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Greg Kihlstrom, Principal of The Agile Brand, joins the show to talk about the practical side of AI adoption in MarTech.</p><p>Greg and Sara dig into the tension between innovation and operational guardrails, the risks of tool sprawl when “anyone can build an app,” and why proactive leadership is essential to keep experimentation from turning into chaos. Greg also offers clear advice for cautious adopters: start with a small, meaningful use case and be ready to fail a couple of times—because those early failures are how you build long-term success.</p><p><strong>Greg</strong>: </p><p>“Pick a small [AI] use case and follow through with it. If you're the kind of person that's reluctant to do something that might fail, try to be okay with getting it wrong the first 2 or 3 times. Those are good muscles to build regardless.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></li><li>Connect with Greg: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom">linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom</a></li><li>Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> </a><a href="http://progress.com">progress.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:00 - Introduction to Greg<br />00:32 - AI Hype and Realities<br />02:20 - Effective AI Implementations<br />05:01 - Challenges of Democratizing AI<br />09:21 - Advice for AI Beginners<br />11:08 - Final Thoughts<br /><br />#martech #AIinMarketing #contentstrategy #datamanagement #progress</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Greg Kihlstrom, Principal of The Agile Brand, joins the show to talk about the practical side of AI adoption in MarTech.</p><p>Greg and Sara dig into the tension between innovation and operational guardrails, the risks of tool sprawl when “anyone can build an app,” and why proactive leadership is essential to keep experimentation from turning into chaos. Greg also offers clear advice for cautious adopters: start with a small, meaningful use case and be ready to fail a couple of times—because those early failures are how you build long-term success.</p><p><strong>Greg</strong>: </p><p>“Pick a small [AI] use case and follow through with it. If you're the kind of person that's reluctant to do something that might fail, try to be okay with getting it wrong the first 2 or 3 times. Those are good muscles to build regardless.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></li><li>Connect with Greg: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom">linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom</a></li><li>Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> </a><a href="http://progress.com">progress.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:00 - Introduction to Greg<br />00:32 - AI Hype and Realities<br />02:20 - Effective AI Implementations<br />05:01 - Challenges of Democratizing AI<br />09:21 - Advice for AI Beginners<br />11:08 - Final Thoughts<br /><br />#martech #AIinMarketing #contentstrategy #datamanagement #progress</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Amanda Cole, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomreach, joins the show to explore how AI is reshaping marketing roles, data strategy, and the customer experience.</p><p>Amanda and Sara dig into how AI agents consume and reframe content, why brands should focus on “overwhelming the agents” with rich, structured information, and how new data enrichment tools open the door to leapfrog past old data management challenges. Amanda also shares how Bloomreach customers are already experimenting with conversational shopping assistants and AI-driven fraud detection, while reflecting on what this shift means for creativity, entry-level talent, and the evolving role of marketing leaders.</p><p><strong>Amanda: </strong><br />“Now we have an opportunity to really overwhelm the agents, if you want to call it that, for AI—with information and make sure that they have the tools to actually build context and respond.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong><br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Amanda: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/amandajoycole">linkedin.com/in/amandajoycole</a><br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> </a><a href="http://progress.com">progress.com</a><br />Learn more about Bloomreach: <a href="http://www.bloomreach.com">www.bloomreach.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:40 – Why AI is keeping marketers up at night<br />02:15 – Rethinking creativity and human value in the AI era<br />03:45 – Data hygiene, unstructured data, and enrichment opportunities<br />05:30 – Training AI and the future of marketing roles<br />06:50 – Real-world AI use cases: fraud detection and conversational shopping assistants<br />08:40 – Sources of inspiration and ongoing learning<br />09:30 – Amanda’s MarTech hot take: rethink everything</p><p>#martech #AIinMarketing #contentstrategy #datamanagement #progress</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Progress SVP of Digital Experience Marketing & Strategy Mariam Tariq joins host Sara Faatz to unpack why the website isn’t a “brochure” anymore—it’s the structured source of truth that powers your AI agents, headless experiences, and every channel that needs clean, reusable content. They dive into how to keep CMS strategy relevant in an agent-driven world, where humans add judgment, taste, and context, and AI accelerates repetitive work.</p><p><strong>Mariam</strong>: <br />“The website is the brand’s control center—the one owned channel—and a clean, structured source of truth for AI.” - Mariam Tariq</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Mariam: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/mariamtariq">linkedin.com/in/mariamtariq</a><br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:45 - The Overwhelming Volume of Martech <br />01:40 - The Role of CMS / Websites in the Age of AI<br />03:45 - Humans vs. AI: Finding the Balance<br />05:15 - Practical Use of AI in Martech<br />06:30 - Inspiration and Learning Sources<br />10:40 - The Future of Content Management and Marketing</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tom Wentworth, CMO of incident.io, joins the show to discuss how AI is reshaping modern marketing infrastructure—starting with the CMS. Tom makes the case that as AI streamlines content creation and personalization, marketers who invest in design, language, and experience will come out ahead.</p><p>Tom and Sara dig into what AI can and can’t do, why high-quality design still beats average AI outputs, and why “taste” is the most underrated skill in today’s marketing org. He also explains how AI is speeding up execution while giving marketers space to deliver more intentional, human-centered brand experiences.</p><p>Tom: <br />"[AI] makes [the CMS] more relevant because now marketers will be able to get more personalized experiences out to people faster. We'll be able to build these bespoke design experiences. If I'm a design agency today, I use the tooling to speed up building but I focus all my effort on taste.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Tom: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/twentworth">linkedin.com/in/twentworth</a><br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> progress.com</a></p><p>Timestamps:<br />00:30 –  The Role of AI in Marketing<br />02:20 – AI’s Impact on CMS<br />03:50 – Discoverability and Content Strategy <br />03:50 – Hot Takes on Attribution and MQLs<br />07:50 – Inspiration for Martech Insights</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>In a MarTech landscape saturated with tools and AI-powered everything, Phil Gamache offers a timely reminder: the tech only matters if the humans using it are empowered. He and Sara dive into the rise of “counterculture” marketing—where brands win by spotlighting the people behind the process, not just the tools that power them.</p><p><strong>Phil</strong>: <br />" It's not a differentiating factor to say that you're AI-powered. It's the default now. You should be, and it shouldn't really be part of your messaging.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213"> linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Phil: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/gamacp">linkedin.com/in/gamacp</a><br />Explore The Humans of MarTech: <a href="http://humansofmartech.com">humansofmartech.com</a><br />Learn more about Progress:<a href="https://www.progress.com"> progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:30 –  Spotlighting Martech Tools<br />03:15 – The Human Element in Martech<br />04:55 – Innovative Uses of AI in Martech<br />07:05 – AI Advice for Beginners<br />09:05 – Industry Leaders for Inspiration</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Mallory Russell, an award-winning content marketing strategist, joins the show to share why marketers need to lean into AI experimentation and rethink traditional playbooks. As the lines between content, MarTech, and AI continue to blur, Mallory explores how to make smart, strategic bets without losing sight of brand, quality, or human connection.</p><p>Sara and Mallory discuss approaching AI as a tool - not a strategy. They also cover the shifting landscape of SEO, how zero-click search is impacting content distribution, and why composable MarTech stacks are the future.</p><p><strong>Mallory</strong>: <br />“There’s no playbook for AI yet. That makes it exciting. Everyone is experimenting… and that’s exactly what we should be doing.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></li><li>Connect with Mallory: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/malloryrussell/">linkedin.com/in/malloryrussell</a></li><li>Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:20 — MarTech’s Role in Scaling Content<br />01:30 — From “More Content” to Better Content<br />03:00 — New Metrics for the AI Era<br />04:30 — Zero-Click Search & Brand Visibility<br />06:00 — AI as a Tool, Not a Strategy<br />07:45 — Experimentation Over FOMO<br />09:10 — Composable MarTech Stacks & Citizen Developers<br />12:00 — Building Tools for Non-Technical Teams<br />13:00 — Where Mallory Finds Her Inspiration</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mallory Russell, an award-winning content marketing strategist, joins the show to share why marketers need to lean into AI experimentation and rethink traditional playbooks. As the lines between content, MarTech, and AI continue to blur, Mallory explores how to make smart, strategic bets without losing sight of brand, quality, or human connection.</p><p>Sara and Mallory discuss approaching AI as a tool - not a strategy. They also cover the shifting landscape of SEO, how zero-click search is impacting content distribution, and why composable MarTech stacks are the future.</p><p><strong>Mallory</strong>: <br />“There’s no playbook for AI yet. That makes it exciting. Everyone is experimenting… and that’s exactly what we should be doing.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></li><li>Connect with Mallory: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/malloryrussell/">linkedin.com/in/malloryrussell</a></li><li>Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:20 — MarTech’s Role in Scaling Content<br />01:30 — From “More Content” to Better Content<br />03:00 — New Metrics for the AI Era<br />04:30 — Zero-Click Search & Brand Visibility<br />06:00 — AI as a Tool, Not a Strategy<br />07:45 — Experimentation Over FOMO<br />09:10 — Composable MarTech Stacks & Citizen Developers<br />12:00 — Building Tools for Non-Technical Teams<br />13:00 — Where Mallory Finds Her Inspiration</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Karen Steele, Founder of Steele-Alloy and seasoned Fractional CMO, joins the show to talk about the future of B2B marketing and why data quality is more important than ever.</p><p>Karen and Sara explore how account-based marketing (ABM) has evolved into more sophisticated strategies centered on buying groups and behavioral signals. They also dive into the challenges of data integration, the critical role of marketing ops in maintaining data hygiene, and how AI can elevate human creativity when fed with the right data.</p><p><strong>Karen</strong>: <br />“You can only do smart AI and get great content and results if you have good data that you're using with the AI… You’ve got to get the data right, and somebody has to be the shepherd of that data. Marketing ops, sales ops, revenue ops—they hold the keys to the kingdom.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Karen: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/karenmsteele">linkedin.com/in/karenmsteele</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about Steele-Alloy: <a href="http://www.steele-alloy.com">www.steele-alloy.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:20 - Current MarTech Trends: Data and AI<br />01:35 - SEO and AI: The Future of Search<br />04:00 - Marketing Metrics and Data Quality<br />06:10 - AI Tools and Sales Enablement<br />07:30 - Evolution of Buyer Journeys</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Karen Steele, Founder of Steele-Alloy and seasoned Fractional CMO, joins the show to talk about the future of B2B marketing and why data quality is more important than ever.</p><p>Karen and Sara explore how account-based marketing (ABM) has evolved into more sophisticated strategies centered on buying groups and behavioral signals. They also dive into the challenges of data integration, the critical role of marketing ops in maintaining data hygiene, and how AI can elevate human creativity when fed with the right data.</p><p><strong>Karen</strong>: <br />“You can only do smart AI and get great content and results if you have good data that you're using with the AI… You’ve got to get the data right, and somebody has to be the shepherd of that data. Marketing ops, sales ops, revenue ops—they hold the keys to the kingdom.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Karen: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/karenmsteele">linkedin.com/in/karenmsteele</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about Steele-Alloy: <a href="http://www.steele-alloy.com">www.steele-alloy.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:20 - Current MarTech Trends: Data and AI<br />01:35 - SEO and AI: The Future of Search<br />04:00 - Marketing Metrics and Data Quality<br />06:10 - AI Tools and Sales Enablement<br />07:30 - Evolution of Buyer Journeys</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scott Brinker, VP of Platform Ecosystem at Hubspot and Editor at chiefmartec, joins the show to break down what not to do with AI agents, and why the ever-expanding martech landscape is actually a win for marketers.</p><p>Scott and Sara also dig into the transition from siloed databases to more integrated data warehouses, the growing role of AI in enhancing customer service and content production, and the importance of maintaining human oversight.</p><p><strong>Scott</strong>: </p><p>“I understand the complex landscape is challenging to navigate but if you pull back the cover of the capitalistic engine that's at work, it is this incredible span of entrepreneurship that is focused on empowering marketers. That is a gift to marketing, not a problem.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a></li><li>Connect with Scott: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sjbrinker">linkedin.com/in/sjbrinker</a></li><li>Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></li><li>Check out chiefmartec: <a href="http://chiefmartec.com">chiefmartec.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:35 -     The Evolution of Data in MarTech<br />02:15 -    AI in Customer Service and Content Production<br />04:10 -    The Role of Humans in AI-Driven Marketing<br />06:00 -    SEO, AI Agents, and Content Validation<br />10:00 -  Marketing Technology Landscape Report</p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Jennifer Ortiz, EVP of Marketing at Progress, joins 10 Minute Martech to share how marketers can keep the human touch alive in an AI-driven world.</p><p>As AI agents reshape customer journeys, Jennifer and Sara dive into why personalization still matters, how the AI era is unlocking new opportunities for marketers, and practical ways to put AI tools to work. They also explore the future of SEO—and why keeping content fresh is critical for AI-powered marketing strategies.</p><p><strong>Jennifer</strong>: <br />“Talking to your customers, your communities, user groups, your peers—that's going to keep human connection. Building trust is a human element.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Jennifer:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ortiz-8428572">linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ortiz-8428572</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:35 -  Classic, Moderate, and New MarTech Challenge<br />02:00 -    AI and Marketing: The Future is No<br />04:25 -   Human-Centered Marketing in a Tech-Driven World<br />06:30 -    Practical Applications of AI in Marketing<br />09:15 -  Content in the AI Era</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jennifer Ortiz, EVP of Marketing at Progress, joins 10 Minute Martech to share how marketers can keep the human touch alive in an AI-driven world.</p><p>As AI agents reshape customer journeys, Jennifer and Sara dive into why personalization still matters, how the AI era is unlocking new opportunities for marketers, and practical ways to put AI tools to work. They also explore the future of SEO—and why keeping content fresh is critical for AI-powered marketing strategies.</p><p><strong>Jennifer</strong>: <br />“Talking to your customers, your communities, user groups, your peers—that's going to keep human connection. Building trust is a human element.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Jennifer:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ortiz-8428572">linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ortiz-8428572</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:35 -  Classic, Moderate, and New MarTech Challenge<br />02:00 -    AI and Marketing: The Future is No<br />04:25 -   Human-Centered Marketing in a Tech-Driven World<br />06:30 -    Practical Applications of AI in Marketing<br />09:15 -  Content in the AI Era</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Frans Riemersma, Founder of Martech Tribe, joins 10 Minute Martech to talk about the real magic of data—connecting it to the soul of your brand.</p><p>Frans and Sara cut through the hype on AI, breaking down why customer-centric marketing drives real results. They dive into the State of Martech report, the gap between AI’s promise and reality, and how “Brand LLMs” can streamline campaigns without losing your brand’s identity.</p><p><strong>Frans</strong>: </p><p>“You believe software will solve your problems and then get angry because it doesn't… Maybe the answer is inside. Maybe I should look deeper and resonate with my customer. ‘What should I do?’ linked with data. Storytelling is what we do as marketers, so then you start to learn how to connect your soul and data, which is storytelling.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Frans:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/fransriemersma">linkedin.com/in/fransriemersma</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about MartechTribe: <a href="http://www.martechtribe.com">www.martechtribe.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:25 - GenA in Martech<br />02:55 -   State of MarTech Report<br />03:15 -  Avoiding Random Acts of Marketing<br />11:10 -   Brand Identity and AI<br />12:35 - Outside Inspiration</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Frans Riemersma, Founder of Martech Tribe, joins 10 Minute Martech to talk about the real magic of data—connecting it to the soul of your brand.</p><p>Frans and Sara cut through the hype on AI, breaking down why customer-centric marketing drives real results. They dive into the State of Martech report, the gap between AI’s promise and reality, and how “Brand LLMs” can streamline campaigns without losing your brand’s identity.</p><p><strong>Frans</strong>: </p><p>“You believe software will solve your problems and then get angry because it doesn't… Maybe the answer is inside. Maybe I should look deeper and resonate with my customer. ‘What should I do?’ linked with data. Storytelling is what we do as marketers, so then you start to learn how to connect your soul and data, which is storytelling.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Frans:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/fransriemersma">linkedin.com/in/fransriemersma</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about MartechTribe: <a href="http://www.martechtribe.com">www.martechtribe.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:25 - GenA in Martech<br />02:55 -   State of MarTech Report<br />03:15 -  Avoiding Random Acts of Marketing<br />11:10 -   Brand Identity and AI<br />12:35 - Outside Inspiration</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>jon@caspianstudios.com (Sara Faatz, Matt Heinz)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Matt Heinz, founder of Heinz Marketing, joins 10 Minute Martech to talk smart strategy. His advice? Use fewer tools—but the right ones.</p><p>Sara and Matt break down how to prioritize efficiency, leverage AI without losing human insight, and ditch “random acts of marketing” in favor of predictable revenue impact. Plus, Matt shares his take on collaboration drag and the must-have strategy for content success.</p><p>Matt: </p><p>“ Strategy is choosing. Strategy isn’t always saying, ‘We're going to do all these things’. It's saying, ‘Here's the things we're not going to do, and here's why. We're making bets on things that we have a higher level of confidence that are going to work.’  If you know your audience, the channels that work, where they engage, and you focus on the places that make the most sense—that is going to generate the most results. It's not going to be perfect, but you literally can't do everything and do it well. You have to be selective. That takes a level of courage and discipline for leaders, as well as organizations and cultures, to align behind.”</p><p><strong>Links & Resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Matt:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/mattheinz">linkedin.com/in/mattheinz</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about Heinz Marketing: <a href="http://www.heinzmarketing.com">www.heinzmarketing.com</a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:00 - Meet Matt Heinz, Founder & President, Heinz Marketing<br />00:28 -  The Problem with Too Much Tech<br />01:40 -  Leveraging AI in Marketing<br />03:15 -  Avoiding Random Acts of Marketing<br />07:50 -  Collaboration Drag and Its Impact<br />10:05 - Martech Hot Takes</p><p>#martech #mattheinz #podcast</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pam Didner: Sales Enablement Meets AI</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>AI tools are evolving fast—but they’re not a magic fix. How can marketers stay ahead? Pam Didner, B2B Marketing Consultant at Relentless Pursuit, joins 10 Minute Martech to break it down.</p><p>Sara and Pam dig into how AI is shaking up sales enablement, the sales-marketing disconnect, and the smartest moves teams can make right now.</p><p><strong>Pam</strong>:<br />“We are witnessing the technology evolution in front of us. We don't know the outcome. We don't know how far it will go. We just know that the train has left the train station… If you feel like, ‘Oh my God, I'm missing out’. Yes and no…  Understand what you can benefit out of it right now, but you have to understand the supply and demand. The supply is: there's a lot of AI tools being built, but not a lot of people buying.”</p><p><strong>Pam’s books</strong>:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG59ZZ9G">The Modern AI Marketer in GPT Era</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5F2DQS">The Modern AI Marketer: Guide to Gen AI Prompts</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Sales-Enablement-Technology-Accelerate/dp/0749483644">Effective Sales Enablement</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Global-Content-Marketing-Customers-Worldwide-ebook/dp/B00MGUZ12O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531244406&sr=8-1&keywords=GLOBAL+CONTENT+MARKETING">Global Content Marketing</a><br /><br /><strong>Links & resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Pam:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/company/pamdidner/">linkedin.com/company/pamdidner/</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about Relentless Pursuit: <a href="https://pamdidner.com">https://pamdidner.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:25 - Meet Pam Didner, B2B Marketing Consultant, Relentless Pursuit<br />00:40 - Current Martech Focus<br />01:15 -  Sales Enablement: Common Mistake<br />02:48 - 90-Day Sales Enablement Challenge<br />04:50 -  Integrating AI in Sales Enablemen<br />07:20 -  The Human Touch in AI Content Creation<br />08:40 -  AI Adoption and Market Trends<br />10:40 -  Resources and Influencers in Martech</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>jon@caspianstudios.com (Pam Didner, Sara Faatz)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>AI tools are evolving fast—but they’re not a magic fix. How can marketers stay ahead? Pam Didner, B2B Marketing Consultant at Relentless Pursuit, joins 10 Minute Martech to break it down.</p><p>Sara and Pam dig into how AI is shaking up sales enablement, the sales-marketing disconnect, and the smartest moves teams can make right now.</p><p><strong>Pam</strong>:<br />“We are witnessing the technology evolution in front of us. We don't know the outcome. We don't know how far it will go. We just know that the train has left the train station… If you feel like, ‘Oh my God, I'm missing out’. Yes and no…  Understand what you can benefit out of it right now, but you have to understand the supply and demand. The supply is: there's a lot of AI tools being built, but not a lot of people buying.”</p><p><strong>Pam’s books</strong>:<br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG59ZZ9G">The Modern AI Marketer in GPT Era</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5F2DQS">The Modern AI Marketer: Guide to Gen AI Prompts</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Sales-Enablement-Technology-Accelerate/dp/0749483644">Effective Sales Enablement</a><br /><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Global-Content-Marketing-Customers-Worldwide-ebook/dp/B00MGUZ12O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1531244406&sr=8-1&keywords=GLOBAL+CONTENT+MARKETING">Global Content Marketing</a><br /><br /><strong>Links & resources</strong>:<br />Connect with Sara:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWYxWVZ0SGhXSlBfVXRMWkFXOGJiWnljQWFKQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNHVSY0NBTEJoT0RCYkJ3N1NYdzVZczNkVTVndHhxTEFFZTZxN2lBM1FlcTkwRFRZckhHZjIwYm12VjRrb3NxckZBVEhKa3RVVEYza1ZqRUVMV3NwZF9HbXp2NzB1VGMtTWJZQ2FVQ3FMT2V0YTNScw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsara-faatz-b67213%2F&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213">linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213</a><br />Connect with Pam:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lxd2lLVE03TEhieWVBUXd1SWs4b1JPNEU4UXxBQ3Jtc0trcUxDTHlKSEZ1SGFDVXNDQ1l6OG1oZDNUWGM1VnBraWFTaGdWaHpiaUhjamJOVC0wUEhPU2xJeWtOM2Q2WlBZSEdnbmNCdDR5ek1obzd2OHFLU0NUaTE2cDNEd2dGOFFUeWRzbnBILXRla2U4ZHRQWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fneilkpatel&v=CUwW929XzOA"> </a><a href="http://linkedin.com/company/pamdidner/">linkedin.com/company/pamdidner/</a><br />Learn more about Progress: <a href="http://www.progress.com">www.progress.com</a><br />Learn more about Relentless Pursuit: <a href="https://pamdidner.com">https://pamdidner.com</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong>:<br />00:25 - Meet Pam Didner, B2B Marketing Consultant, Relentless Pursuit<br />00:40 - Current Martech Focus<br />01:15 -  Sales Enablement: Common Mistake<br />02:48 - 90-Day Sales Enablement Challenge<br />04:50 -  Integrating AI in Sales Enablemen<br />07:20 -  The Human Touch in AI Content Creation<br />08:40 -  AI Adoption and Market Trends<br />10:40 -  Resources and Influencers in Martech</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first episode of <i>10 Minute Martech</i>!</p><p>To kick off the show, we have a special guest, Neil Patel, Co-Founder of NP Digital. Sara and Neil discuss the new era of what Neil coins as ‘Search Everywhere Optimization’ and why he believes building a brand is the only moat left in marketing and business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Neil:</strong></p><p>“ What really separates one business from another is not even product or service. AI is making it easy to replicate other people's products, right? What's the real difference between Nike and Adidas? They both make quality shoes. But the real difference between those two brands is the logo, the brand. And I believe that's the only real moat left in marketing and in business. Building that brand really separates you. So, companies in 2025 and beyond really need to double down on building a brand, because that's what's going to create that loyalty. Because everyone has access to the same Martech stack that others have. And if you don't build that brand, you won't do well in the long run.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>Neil’s book recommendations:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666">The Dip</a> by Seth Godin</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Start-Time-Tested-Battle-Hardened-Starting/dp/1591840562">Art of the Start</a> by Guy Kawasaki</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021">Principles</a> by Ray Dalio</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213/">Connect with Sara</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkpatel">Connect with Neil</a></li><li><a href="https://www.progress.com/">Learn more about Progress</a></li><li><a href="https://npdigital.com/">Learn more about NP Digital</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first episode of <i>10 Minute Martech</i>!</p><p>To kick off the show, we have a special guest, Neil Patel, Co-Founder of NP Digital. Sara and Neil discuss the new era of what Neil coins as ‘Search Everywhere Optimization’ and why he believes building a brand is the only moat left in marketing and business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Neil:</strong></p><p>“ What really separates one business from another is not even product or service. AI is making it easy to replicate other people's products, right? What's the real difference between Nike and Adidas? They both make quality shoes. But the real difference between those two brands is the logo, the brand. And I believe that's the only real moat left in marketing and in business. Building that brand really separates you. So, companies in 2025 and beyond really need to double down on building a brand, because that's what's going to create that loyalty. Because everyone has access to the same Martech stack that others have. And if you don't build that brand, you won't do well in the long run.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>Neil’s book recommendations:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666">The Dip</a> by Seth Godin</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Start-Time-Tested-Battle-Hardened-Starting/dp/1591840562">Art of the Start</a> by Guy Kawasaki</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021">Principles</a> by Ray Dalio</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Links & Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-faatz-b67213/">Connect with Sara</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkpatel">Connect with Neil</a></li><li><a href="https://www.progress.com/">Learn more about Progress</a></li><li><a href="https://npdigital.com/">Learn more about NP Digital</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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