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Tune in to the GTM Confessions podcast, where we interview top B2B leaders to uncover the strategies and secrets driving their greatest successes.

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GTM Confessions EP 04: The Marketer With No Industry | Brandi Eppolito, CMO at Moxie
Brandi Eppolito, CMO at Moxie, has gone from ecommerce to K-12 to DEI hiring to EdTech to medspas. This episode digs into whether
GTM Confessions EP 03: The CRO Who Keeps Starting Over | Matt Schatz, CRO at Hivelocity
Matt Schatz, CRO at Hivelocity, has rebuilt revenue organizations six times across Rackspace, WP Engine, Bazaarvoice, and more. This episode breaks down what
GTM Confessions EP 02: A Letter To Marketing From A CRO | Kevin Feagan, CRO at Cleverbridge
Kevin Feagan, CRO at Cleverbridge, says what most CROs won't say on camera. What marketing reports that means nothing to sales, and what
GTM Confessions EP 04: The Marketer With No Industry | Brandi Eppolito, CMO at Moxie
Brandi Eppolito, CMO at Moxie, has gone from ecommerce to K-12 to DEI hiring to EdTech to medspas. This episode digs into whether
GTM Confessions EP 03: The CRO Who Keeps Starting Over | Matt Schatz, CRO at Hivelocity
Matt Schatz, CRO at Hivelocity, has rebuilt revenue organizations six times across Rackspace, WP Engine, Bazaarvoice, and more. This episode breaks down what
GTM Confessions EP 02: A Letter To Marketing From A CRO | Kevin Feagan, CRO at Cleverbridge
Kevin Feagan, CRO at Cleverbridge, says what most CROs won't say on camera. What marketing reports that means nothing to sales, and what
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S1E1: Dinosaurs, leave-behinds, and the art of evoking jealousy.
S1E2: Applying the Liquid Death shock value to B2B marketing.
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Press Release Distribution vs. Media Outreach: How to Choose the Right Approach
Media outreach works when the story fits a reporter’s beat, audience, and...
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Top 25 B2B Finance Influencers Informing Investment Decisions
B2B finance influencer expertise spans cash flow, profitability, planning, pricing, valuation, and...
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The Complete Guide To Successful Media Relations For B2B
Measure media by connecting placement quality and message pull-through to search, referral,...
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AI Visibility Tools vs. GEO Agencies: What B2B Brands Actually Need in 2027
"Ultimately, if we drive visibility without strategy, those metrics are just data...
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How to Build a B2B Tech PR Strategy That Earns Buyer Trust

Key Takeaways Enterprise tech PR isn’t just a bigger media push. It...

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10 Landing Page Mistakes That Kill B2B Conversions and How to Fix Them

Every paid campaign eventually arrives at one moment of truth. A visitor lands on the page, scans the first section,
Top 4 Generative Engine Optimization Tools Powering Modern Search

For decades, B2B marketing was a game of fighting for real estate on a list of ten blue links. If
The Witness: 70% of Your Pipeline Comes from Four Channels
You're spreading budget across 10 channels because somebody told you diversification reduces risk when in actuality it adds to it. Research shows that
PPC Strategy Playbook: How to Build a High-Performing Paid Search Plan

There is a moment in every paid search program where you realize the platform is not the problem. The tactics
7 Benefits of Marketing Automation Most Teams Miss

Most B2B teams don’t need more automation features; they simply need to leverage the automation they already have. Many organizations
The Complete Guide to B2B Programmatic Ad Examples

Programmatic advertising only feels daunting until you treat it like what it actually is: a scalable revenue engine that follows
The Real Strategy Behind High-Converting B2B Websites

Too many teams build websites to attract attention rather than guide decisions. They optimize for volume instead of comprehension. They
The Closed-Lost Analysis Playbook: How Winning Teams Fix Hidden Gaps

Every marketer and seller has experienced the quiet disappearance of a lead they were convinced would close. The conversation felt
Building a Scalable Generative Engine Optimization Strategy

Search marketing has entered a new era and visibility now depends on more than ranking well on the SERP. Users
The Modern Marketer’s Playbook for LinkedIn B2B Lead Generation

LinkedIn marketing is too often mistaken as a way to promote brands rather than a driver of revenue. But Linkedin
The B2B Expansion Marketing Playbook for Rapid, Hyper-Localized Market Entry

Expanding into a new market used to feel like trying to start a fire with wet wood — slow, expensive,
The Witness: Why Your Demand Gen Engine Dies in the First 30 Days
Why demand engines often fail within the first 30 days and an outlined strategy for building a successful foundation during that time.
The Definitive Guide to B2B SEO & Content Trends in 2026

If you’re running marketing for your B2B company or doing research on how to stand out from the competition, you
The Definitive Guide to a Scalable RevOps B2B Attribution Model

If you’re part of a B2B marketing team that has built an attribution model focused on last-touch, you’re in very
The B2B Niche Domination Strategy: How to Achieve a Leading Market Position

Niche domination is the discipline of choosing a narrow segment you can win decisively, shaping buyer perception with a focused
The Witness: You Don’t Need A Rebrand, You Need A Strategy
A marketing rebrand is often not the solution when pipelines stall and campaigns fail to convert. They state that a rebrand will not
The B2B Lead Generation Strategy Built for Today’s Buyers

Traffic and MQL volume matter, but only if they lead to meetings, opportunities, and deals. Instead of chasing more clicks,
A Practical Guide to Generative Engine Optimization vs. Traditional SEO

Search has always been about connecting searchers with the information they need through rankings and visibility, but the way we
A Practical Playbook for Building a B2B Go-To-Market Strategy

A b2b go-to-market strategy is a cross-functional plan that defines who you sell to, how you reach them, and how
The Playbook for Building a Scalable B2B Lifecycle Marketing Framework

If lifecycle marketing at your company still means a few nurture emails after a deal closes, you are leaving revenue
How to Optimize Content for AI Search in 2026

Key Takeaways Lead with answers: Start each piece with a clear, extractable summary (like this one). Structure for AI and
Sour & Saas Episode 2: Meta Ads for B2B with Angie Glass-Liu, Paid Media Manager at Directive
Meta vs. LinkedIn for B2B: Many B2B marketers believe Meta (Facebook/Instagram) is only for Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and e-commerce, while LinkedIn is strictly for
10 Common Marketing Automation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Unfortunately, marketing automation mistakes rarely show up as loud, obvious failures. More often, they quietly accumulate inside your data model,
How Creativity and Data Work Together in Modern Marketing Strategies

B2B marketers feel constant pressure to produce revenue lift and maintain a strong brand. The companies that consistently grow do
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S1E1: Dinosaurs, leave-behinds, and the art of evoking jealousy.
Garrett Mehrguth has a heart-to-heart with Alina Vandenberghe, Co-founder & co-Ceo @Chili Piper, about the merits of physical gifts from vendors, and how sales and marketing should be pointing their ship sin the same direction… or sink on their own.
S1E2: Applying the Liquid Death shock value to B2B marketing.
Think you know how to best your competition? Comparison may be the exact opposite thing you should. See why when Garrett Mehrguth sits down with Anthony Kannada, Founder & CEO at AudiencePlus.
S1E3: Being singularly focused, versus being everything to everybody.
With digital covered, how do you effectively surround an account from a physical perspective and really get them to notice you? Garrett Mehrguth gets the scoop from Corinna Owens, Fractional ABM, GTM Advisor, and podcast host.