Wendy Covey
Feeling a little uncertain in today’s economic climate? As the macroeconomic landscape continues to shift, marketers are being asked to do more with less. By focusing on efficiency and honing in on what truly drives results, marketing teams can continue to make a meaningful impact, even amid tightening budgets and evolving business priorities.
In this episode Wendy Covey interviews Karla Gregory, Digital Marketing Manager at Sumitomo Drive Technologies. They discuss Karla's career journey, the importance of strategic marketing planning, and the challenges faced in the current economic climate. Karla shares insights on leveraging AI for marketing efficiency, the significance of SEO, and the need for standardized processes. They also explore trends in industrial marketing, the value of employee-generated content, and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Karla concludes with advice for marketers to keep pushing forward despite challenges..
Key Takeaways
- Time blocking is essential for managing multiple marketing requests.
- AI can streamline data collection and analysis in marketing.
- SEO strategies should focus on long-tail keywords and content relevance.
- Standardized processes help ensure continuity in marketing efforts.
- Content created by employees often garners more engagement than traditional marketing posts.
- Marketers should adapt to changing economic conditions by automating processes.
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Wendy Covey
Wendy Covey is a CEO, a technical marketing leader, author of Content Marketing, Engineered, one of The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Most Innovative Entrepreneurs in America, and she holds a Texas fishing record. She resides in a small Hill Country town southwest of Austin, Texas, where she enjoys outdoor adventures with her family.
About TREW Marketing
TREW Marketing is a strategy-first content marketing agency serving B2B companies that target highly technical buyers. With deep experience in the design, embedded, measurement and automation, and software industries, TREW Marketing provides branding, marketing strategy, content development, and digital marketing services to help customers efficiently and effectively achieve business goals.