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The Secret Life of a CMO: Juggling Perception and Reality When you put yourself in the shoes of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), life can suddenly take on a resemblance to Cirque Du Soleil. A sight to behold, where you’re seemingly suspended in the air, prepared to handle anything – or so it seems to […]

“Starting Point: The Marketing Basics” Ever heard of the four P’s in marketing? Some might say they stand for Pleasingly Provocative Purple Penguins, but hold onto your hats, because in reality, the P’s are a tad less colorful: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. This delightful quartet forms the crux of basic marketing, with each P

Understanding the Dynamic Duo: Sales and Marketing Ever heard of Batman and Robin, the dynamic duo known for their crime solving prowess? Well, the business world has its own version, albeit a lot less caped and a lot more corporate: Sales and Marketing. These two separate yet interdependent entities form the heart and soul of

The Art of Building Connections: A Guide for the Modern Marketeer Striding into a buzzing conference hall, armed with nothing but a stack of business cards and a turbo-charged caffeine shot, feels eerily similar to entering the Colosseum as a gladiator (minus the wild animals and looming prospect of death, of course). Marketing in the

The Humbling Journey of a CMO Once upon a time, in a world chock-full of catchy slogans, viral hashtags, and unforgettable jingles, a brave CMO embarked on a thrilling marketing venture. With eyes gleaming with vision and optimism, equipped with a well-delineated marketing strategy and a top-notch team, came the moment they’ve been looking forward

Understanding the Magic of Marketing Automation When we talk about “magic,” we’re often envisioning a world of spellbound enchantments and fantastical realities that are shaded with a touch of whimsy. But hold onto your wizard hat, because there’s another magical realm that is transforming the mundane into the miraculous, and it’s precisely within your reach.

Understanding the Digital Playground: A CMO’s Guide Navigating the digital playground can feel eerily similar to that one time you accidentally stumbled into a Zumba class – colorful, energetic and everyone seems to know what they’re doing except for you. It’s a vast and inscrutable expanse, looped with the cries of hashtags pulsing with viral

Understanding the Art of Keeping Your Patrons Hooked Business can sometimes feel like a high-stakes charming competition. It’s as if you are out on a first date, nervous and carefully worded but full of desperate hope you’ll land a second one. Except, with your patrons, you’re aiming for more like a hundred-second date. And let’s

Understanding the Role of a Chief Marketing Officer in E-commerce In the neon-lit, speed-of-light world of e-commerce, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) plays a role similar to that of the ringmaster at a particularly frantic circus. Imagine juggling brightly colored balls of SEO, customer insights, advertising and brand strategy, all while walking the impossibly thin

The Real Deal About a CMO’s Image When we speak of a CMO’s image, it isn’t all about the usual snazzy ensemble or the oh-so-suave composure whenever they step out of the Rolls-Royce. No sir, it extends well beyond those expensive Italian leather shoes and custom-tailored suits. The image of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)