Episode 2

Winning Over Your C-Suite: Demonstrating Marketing's Value

Speakers

Phil Vallender

Phil Vallender

Director

Amanda McGrath

Amanda McGrath

Commercial Director

Dan Stillgoe

Dan Stillgoe

Marketing Manager

Episode summary

Demonstrating the value of marketing to senior leaders is a common and frustrating challenge.

In this episode of Demand Decoded, we explore the challenges that marketers face when it comes to demonstrating their value to top-level executives. Phil and Amanda discuss strategies for overcoming these obstacles and making a compelling case for marketing's importance within the organization.

Hear practical tips on learning and speaking the language of other C-suite members, aligning metrics with business goals, refining your internal comms, and reporting on pipeline and revenue to transform the outlook of marketing.

Key takeaways: 

  • Why you’re struggling to demonstrate the value of marketing. 
  •  How shifting your measurement to pipeline and revenue will transform the perception of marketing. 
  • How to craft a compelling narrative that highlights the role of marketing in driving business growth. 
  • The role internal communications play when demonstrating the value of marketing. 
  • How to build a strong business case for marketing investments and defend your budget in front of senior leaders.