B2B Marketing Podcast

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June 11, 202647 min

Episode 218: Bare-Knuckle B2B: Are agencies still worth it? Sage’s Harry Davies on the truth

This week, we kicked off our new series: Bare-Knuckle B2B, a partnership between Lesniak Swann and B2B Marketing. The first episode features Harry Davies, VP of Marketing and Strategy Investment and Effectiveness, Sage as he breaks down the evolving client-agency relationship. Hosted by Matt Hicks, Strategy Director at Lesniak Swann and Kavita Singh, Head of Growth Solutions Content, B2B Marketing, this episode strips away the fluff around the client–agency relationship. They dig into the real value an agency should deliver, and call out red flags like adversarial dynamics, “pitch team vs delivery team” bait-and-switch, and creative ideas that ignore commercial reality. The conversation also explores how AI and knowledge bases can close the information gap between clients and agencies—turning good people into better people rather than just cutting costs. If you’ve ever wondered whether your agency is truly an extension of your team, or how to spot when the relationship is drifting off-course, this episode is for you.

June 9, 202623 min

Episode 217: Rewriting the B2B marketing rules with Nick Mason, CEO & Founder, Turtl

In this episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Richard O’Connor, CEO of B2B Marketing, is joined by Nick Mason, CEO & Founder of Turtl, to explore why traditional, lead‑centric B2B marketing models are breaking down and what needs to replace them. They kick off by unpacking Nick’s opening slide for B2B Ignite, drawing parallels between the 1927 Solvay Conference and today’s B2B marketing challenges, and arguing that the classic funnel and MQL mindset are no longer enough. Nick explains why marketers must focus on buying groups, intent signals, and “digital body language” to truly influence complex purchase journeys, and why a shared language between sales and marketing is critical to turning data into decisive action. He closes by calling for a new worldview in B2B marketing - one that’s brave enough to abandon outdated paradigms in order to drive future growth. Hear more at B2B Ignite on 1 July in London, where Nick will deliver his keynote session. Listeners to the podcast can save 20% on their ticket to B2B Ignite 2026 – simply enter the discount code PODCAST when prompted at check out.https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bignite

June 2, 202613 min

Episode 216: B2B Ignite Teaser: Unlocking the human elements in B2B, with Deliveroo

In this special B2B Marketing Podcast episode, Kavita Singh is joined by Amie Farrell, Global Head of Marketing, Deliveroo for Work, to preview her upcoming session at B2B Ignite. Amie delves into her philosophy that B2B decision-makers are "just like you and me," challenging traditional perceptions and advocating for a more human-centric approach to B2B marketing. She shares insights on how to engage audiences in seemingly less "exciting" industries, discusses staying close to customer needs at Deliveroo Work, and highlights current shifts in effective B2B channels and content. Plus, if you want to know the brands getting it right in the industry, Amie shares a few brilliant examples. This episode offers a compelling glimpse into the critical topics Amie will explore further at our B2B Ignite Conference on July 1st in London, inviting marketers to uncover valuable strategies for authentic connection and dispelling common misconceptions. Attend B2B Ignite to unlock Amie’s full session and many more B2B marketing insights. Listeners to the podcast can save 20% on their ticket to B2B Ignite 2026 – simply enter the discount code PODCAST when prompted at check out.https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bignite

May 29, 202632 min

Episode 215: The missing link between creativity and commercial impact, with Omne

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, in association with Omne, Kavita Singh sits down with the ‘UK Agency of the Year’ to explore the tension between creativity and commercial impact. Joined by Anna Massey, Strategy Director at Omne, and Andrew Green, Creative Director at Omne, the discussion unpacks what commercially effective creativity really looks like in practice. From the mistakes B2B marketers make in brand and demand generation to the challenges of uncovering and applying insight, this episode is essential listening for marketers looking to drive stronger commercial results. The team also explores what an effective partnership between strategy and creative teams should look like, the biggest hurdles in measurement, and the thinking behind Omne Connect — a platform built specifically for the foodservice and away-from-home sectors. Want more? Omne will also be highlighting its ‘UK Agency of the Year’ win in a brand-new case study, released on June 4.

May 26, 202618 min

Episode 214: AI won’t fix your GTM: Why you need a systems-thinking CMO, with Marketbridge

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Richard O’Connor, CEO, B2B Marketing is joined by Fiona McKenzie, President, Europe, Marketbridge to tease her upcoming keynote session at B2B Ignite. This week, Fiona joins us to explore why AI alone won’t fix your go-to-market (GTM), and why the real unlock is a systems-thinking CMO. We dive into GTM as a true growth operating system, spanning marketing, sales, product, data, and technology, all while examining how AI is both accelerating innovation and exposing silos, fragmented data, and broken processes. She also shares practical steps for CMOs and marketing managers to move from reactive, campaign-centric activity to proactive, growth-driving initiatives that challenge long-held assumptions and bring sales and marketing closer together. Like this week’s episode? B2B Ignite will be taking place July 1st, 2026. B2B Ignite is your espresso shot of real-world marketing perspectives. Listeners to the podcast can save 20% on their ticket to B2B Ignite 2026 – simply enter the discount code PODCAST when prompted at check out. https://events.b2bmarketing.net/b2bignite

April 15, 202626 min

Episode 213: Best answer marketing: Building trust, reaching the 95%, and winning buying groups

B2B marketing is getting harder. Buyers are more complex, content is everywhere, and trust is now the deciding factor. In this week’s episode, David Rowlands sits down with Lee Odden, CEO, TopRank Marketing about Best Answer Marketing (BAM) – a six-pillar framework designed to help brands become the most credible and relevant voice in their market. They explore the impact of AI-driven content overload, why trust signals like research, influencers, and earned media matter more than ever, and how buying groups have expanded far beyond the traditional few stakeholders. Lee also explains why marketers need to focus on the 95% of buyers not yet in market, and what it takes to build visibility and confidence before demand is created. If you want to shift from content volume to commercial impact, this episode offers a clear and practical way forward.

April 10, 202620 min

Episode 212: How Omne, UK B2B agency of the year, turned deep expertise into real growth

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh sits down with Hannah Podbury-Neal and Emma Halewood from foodservice marketing agency Omne to discuss their 2025 award win for ‘UK B2B Agency of the Year’. They begin by exploring how Omne succeeded in a category typically dominated by large, multi-sector agencies and why being a specialist agency proved to be a strength rather than a limitation. Hannah and Emma also share how their expertise-led proposition has driven commercial success and close client relationships, from strong client retention rates to impressive year-on-year gross income growth and much more. Later in the episode, they discuss how marketers can stand out and differentiate themselves in an increasingly AI-driven world and they tease what’s next for Omne. If you’re looking to shift from activity-based marketing to a more commercially focused approach, this episode is a must-listen for B2B marketers. Stay tuned for a report off the back of this podcast which will be out in spring 2026.

March 31, 202627 min

Episode 211: Your B2B podcast isn’t failing, it’s just being measured wrong

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, David Rowlands sits down with Jason Bradwell, Founder of B2B Better – a podcast marketing agency focused on turning podcasts into pipeline. Jason shares the career journey that shaped his core belief: true differentiation comes from a strong point of view and the people behind it. From there, the conversation dives into how Covid-19 reshaped B2B podcasting and the common pitfalls many brands still fall into today. One of the biggest? Relying on impressions and downloads as success metrics. They explore why podcasts often go off track due to unclear goals, weak strategy, and misaligned expectations and why an account-based approach can be far more effective. You’ll also hear their take on building a thoughtful, ethical guest strategy and how to design your podcast around the buyer journey to drive real impact. And if you’re thinking about expanding into channels like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or other short-form formats, stay tuned for Jason’s perspective at the end.

March 11, 202629 min

Episode 210: How AI is rewriting the rules of content and brand strategy

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh sits down with Dan Miles, Executive Vice President at The Hoffman Agency, to explore the growing impact of AI on brand and content strategies. They kick off the conversation by examining how buyers are changing the way they research solutions and whether organic traffic is really on the decline (spoiler: it isn’t). The discussion also looks at the early warning signs that a company is already becoming invisible in generative AI outputs, and which brands are best positioned to win in this new marketing landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how generative and agentic AI are reshaping the market. If you’re looking for practical solutions and frameworks to help make your brand more visible in AI-driven environments, we’ll also be hosting a webinar on April 23 at 3pm BST. The session will feature further insights from Dan alongside an expert panel. Register here: https://www.b2bmarketing.net/webinars/why-generative-and-agentic-ai-is-the-new-paradigm-for-content-strategy/

March 6, 202620 min

Episode 209: European ABM Forum Teaser: Why your ABM program needs consistency and flexibility

In this week’s episode of the B2B Marketing Podcast, Kavita Singh sat down with Anna Pfeifhofer, ABM Lead - Global ABM, HPE, to discuss her upcoming session at the European ABM Forum. We kick off the session by discussing why ABM teams might be struggling in today’s current marketing landscape. From there, Anna discusses why having a very rigid ABM setup can actually set up teams to fail. On the flip side, she also touches on why having too much flexibility can create chaos. If you’re looking for that sweet spot of consistency and flexibility in a mature ABM program, stay tuned until the end as Anna shares what that looks like in practice. If you want to hear more from Anna, she is appearing at The European ABM Forum on 26 March in Amsterdam. Anna will share her experiences of running global ABM initiatives and offer advice on how to design a growth engine that performs even in uncertain times. If you are looking for practical advice on how to build account-based strategies that deliver growth, no matter the market conditions, then the Forum is a must. Listeners of the podcast can save 20% on their ticket by using the discount code PODCAST at checkout. You can find out more and book here: www.europeanabmforum.com