Was Henry Ford the world’s first Chief Product Officer? The assembly line he created at Ford Motor Company, which reduced the time it took to build a car from more than 12 hours to two hours and 30 minutes, was a radical shift from American manufacturing practices of the early 1920s. For the first time, […]
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Editor’s Note: If you think hiring good people for B2B roles is difficult now . . .
I remember having lunch several years ago with a senior marketing executive from a very large enterprise software company that would be completely unknown to the average person. This was not a hiring meeting, but we got talking about other companies and I dropped the name of another large firm, which was one of my […]
The most important lesson B2B CMOs can offer their teams
B2B CMOs can’t be expected to predict what the marketing technology stack will look like in five years — with the rise of artificial intelligence and the increased emphasis on account-based marketing, things are simply changing much too fast. They should, however, start to develop a sense of the skills they’ll need their teams to […]
Evaluating Your B2B Marketing Plan: 5 Areas of Focus for 2018
With the year almost over, this is a great time to take a hard look at your B2B marketing plan, and how it can drive new business for the coming year. You won’t be the only company doing so: according to a survey my firm recently conducted, business development is a top priority for more […]
Redefining the Way We Learn: Closing the Technology Skills Gap
Today’s successful marketing programs are driven by technology, and the rate of change and speed of innovation is accelerating. To keep up, and stay ahead of the competition, you need talent that can help you make the most of data, move faster, and create engaging customer experience. But how do you know what skills gaps […]
Why content marketing is facing a shortage of qualified staff
The world of digital marketing is facing a skills shortage when it comes to content generators. You might not think that’s the case, what with the incredible amount of content available online, but according to recent survey results from by SkilledUp.com, a website focusing on online educational resources, there is a critical need for skilled […]