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The Kula Ring — 334 episodes

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1

Dad Marketing: Why “2012 Facebook” Can Still Win in Family-Oriented Manufacturing

2

Building the Semiconductor Workforce of Tomorrow

3

Guerrilla Marketing Lessons for Manufacturing Marketers

4

How Caterpillar Builds Social Media That Actually Resonates

5

Stop Competing, Start Creating: Why Category Creators Must Redefine the Problem (and Not Just the Solution)

6

The NDA Problem: How to Market What You Can't Show in Manufacturing

7

Diagnostic Thought Leadership: Turning Assessments into Revenue Engines

8

AI-Enabled Humanoid Robotics and the Future of Manufacturing

9

Building the 'Picks and Shovels' of the AI Gold Rush

10

From Trade Shows to Micro Events: How Deep Trekker Builds Demand Through Experience

11

Better Leads, Better Conversations: Improving Lead Quality Through Smarter Forms

12

Inside the Q4 Industrial Buyer Pulse: Confidence, Budgets, and Change

13

Marketing With Purpose: Turning Culture Into Competitive Advantage

14

How to Keep Customers and Distributors Engaged Through Brand Loyalty

15

Building a Voice of Customer System to Enhance Customer-Centric Decision Making

16

Why Manufacturing Marketers Need to Focus On Customer Experience (CX)

17

Using AI to Drive Sales Relevance and Better Prospect Conversations

18

How Rogers Machinery Built a High-Impact Webinar Program That Drives Demand

19

Selling the New Way: Modern Prospecting & Value Assets

20

Boat Captain to Boardroom: Sometimes the Barrier Isn’t the Product, It’s the Language

21

The Value of the Industrial Specialist: Building Distribution’s Future

22

Authentic Philanthropy: How Clark Material Handling Attracts Talent and Builds Brand

23

Why UX and Accessibility Are Crucial to Your Manufacturing Website

24

The Power of Customer Experience: How to Stand Out in B2B Marketing

25

The Accidental B2B Marketer:​​ Uniting a Global Brand with Storytelling and Podcasting

26

Expanding the Reach of Technical Marketing at Q-Lab

27

The Overlooked Power of Retention, Reactivation, and Expansion in B2B Marketing

28

Evolving Marketing from Sales Support to a Strategic Growth Machine

29

Taking the Pulse of Industrial Buyers

30

Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile and Finding Your Target Accounts

31

Rethinking AI in Marketing: Some Practical Uses Beyond the Hype

32

Marketing the Invisible: How Nanosys Continues to Bring Quantum Dots to Market

33

Bridging Engineering and Marketing in Complex Industrial B2B Sales

34

The Status of the Web in 2025: Building for AI, Privacy, Speed, and Structured Data

35

Looking the Part: How Snaptron’s Marketing Caught Up to Its Product Leadership

36

Turning Tariffs into Opportunity: How Mosaic Manufacturing is Developing Trust in a Volatile Climate

37

E-Commerce That Works for Distributors: PFERD’s Partner-First Approach

38

Marketing the Thrill: Inside the Amusement Ride Industry with Jay Aguilar

39

Cold Storage, Warm Leads: Marketing to Diverse B2B Niches

40

Marketing Beyond Metrics: Championing the Customer Experience with Alec Graham

41

Trim the Pipeline, Grow the Bottom Line: Brad Davis’ Playbook for Mature Manufacturing Brands

42

Navigating the Manufacturer’s Rep Model: Balancing Mindshare, Messaging, and Market Access

43

Staying Customer-Centric Through Sustained Company Growth

44

Marketing the Trades: Presenting Fulfilling Careers to the Next Generation

45

Global Brand, Local Execution: How AI and Automation Can Change Marketing for Manufacturers

46

From Project to Product: The Story of Reimagining Prefabrication

47

From SKUs to Strategy: Shaping a Successful B2B E-Commerce Strategy

48

Boosting Prospect Engagement on B2B Manufacturing Websites Through Live-Chat

49

Navigating the Gray Area Between Sales and Marketing

50

Reclaiming the Voice of the Customer: How Podcasting Bridges the Gap in B2B Marketing

51

Turning Tariffs into Opportunity: How Manufacturers Can Market Smarter

52

How to Create a New Product Category and Grow Demand

53

Mastering the Art of Product Launches in Manufacturing

54

Marketing Sustainability and Full Circle Service in B2B Manufacturing: The Growth of a Pallet Brand

55

Out Listen the Competition: How Customer-Centric Innovation Drives Success

56

Localizing Global Marketing Through AI: How to Utilize New Tools in B2B Manufacturing Marketing

57

Building a Manufacturing Brand Through Content, Storytelling, and Inbound Marketing

58

Product Marketing’s Role in Driving Change in B2B Manufacturing

59

Creating a Complete Digital Strategy for a Leading B2B Manufacturer

60

Beyond Email Blasts: How MISUMI Optimizes Marketing Automation

61

New Marketing Strategies for a Sales-Led Industrial B2B Brand

62

Mapping the Digital Customer Journey

63

From Garage to Greatness: The Pulse of B&B Manufacturing’s Customer-Driven Success

64

Automating Creativity: How Cobots and Innovation Are Transforming Food Production

65

From Products to Solutions: Rethinking Differentiation in Manufacturing

66

Making the Move: The Journey to Account-Based Marketing

67

Getting Started With ABM: Gain Early Wins and Avoid Missteps

68

How A Robotic Forklift Company Markets Online To Manufacturers

69

Creating an Effective Sales Enablement Content Strategy

70

How a B2B Manufacturer Leverages Data Sharing to Improve CX

71

Merging Legacies: A Unique Approach to Growth and Leadership

72

Powering the Future: Brand-Building in Emerging Markets

73

The Changing Face of Manufacturing: Talent, Technology, and Growth Strategy

74

Forging Pathways to Partnership and Long-Term Marketing Success

75

From Transactions to Trust: The Strategic Shift in Business Development

76

Alignment and Business Goals: Winning Through Proper CRM Usage

77

Filling the Buckets: Building Solutions and Trust with Your Customers

78

Maximizing Trade Show ROI: Strategic Insights for Manufacturing Marketers

79

Recruitment, Retention, and Purpose in Family-Run Manufacturing

80

Working From the Inside Out: How to Build a Diverse and Inclusive Team

81

How Niche Orientation Impacts Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

82

Don’t Talk to My Customers

83

Navigating the Boundaries of AI: Exploring Innovation in Manufacturing Marketing

84

Unboxing Authenticity: Infusing Personality into B2B Manufacturing Marketing

85

The Art of Integration: Merging Brand and Solutions

86

Finding Your Superpower: Simplicity and Clarity in Complex Markets

87

Build a Manufacturing Brand Through Social Media

88

Beyond Conversion Rate Optimization: The Art of Digital Experience

89

The Evolution of Marketing in Manufacturing: A Data-Driven Approach

90

Looking at What’s Next for Packaging and Sustainability

91

New Marketing Technology for Established B2B Manufacturers

92

Going “All-In” on Your Marketing Team

93

Big Bets and Lessons Learned

94

Putting Your In-House Engineering to Work in Your Marketing Efforts

95

The Contrast in Marketing Across Cultures

96

Harnessing Agility and Education to Market a New Brand

97

Using Internal Communication to Drive Enterprise Alignment

98

How to Really Align Sales and Marketing

99

International Marketing and Staying Ahead of Technology

100

Gaining Marketing Strength Through Partnerships

101

Managing Unexpected Growth in New Markets

102

Bringing Beauty to Industrial Manufacturing Marketing

103

Bringing Marketing to a Manufacturing Sales Rep Company

104

Increasing Reach Through Strong Brand Identity

105

The Deep Advantage of Value Selling

106

Fostering Innovation, Incrementally and Radically

107

Creating Efficacy Through Proper Analytics

108

Managing Dramatically Enhanced Lead Generation

109

Concrete Marketing Strategies and Transparent Communication Advice for B2B Manufacturers

110

Competing Against Larger Brands By Choosing Not to Compete

111

A Water Treatment Marketer and Top of the Funnel Content Marketing

112

Building Trust in Technically-Driven Marketing

113

The Road Show: Bringing Tactile in Person Marketing Back to B2B Manufacturers

114

Truthful Storytelling: Getting Real About Sustainability Messaging

115

More Is Less

116

Using the Big Long Idea to Climb the B2B Effectiveness Ladder

117

Weighing the Benefits of Using Agile Project Management for Marketing

118

Being a Value-Added Product in a Commodity World

119

When B2B Business Masquerades as B2C: Navigating a Post Pandemic Landscape

120

Changing the Landscape: Overcoming the Status Quo

121

First Hand Experience: The What’s What of Manufacturing as a Younger Person

122

Open the Door to Tomorrow: Thoughts on the Future of B2B Manufacturing

123

The Cost of Sustainability: From Consumer to Legislator

124

Cracking the Code: The Power of Proper ABM Strategy and Buyer Understanding

125

How a Manufacturer Made Video Its Biggest Marketing Tool

126

Creating Marketing for Those Secluded by Necessity

127

Finding What Works: Digital Age Marketing For Those Who Aren’t at a Screen

128

Tips for Piloting Account-Based Marketing for B2B Manufacturers

129

Maximizing Google Ads Potential for B2B Manufacturers

130

Facing the Competition With Strategic Digital Marketing

131

Best Practices for Globally-Coordinated Manufacturing Marketing and Sales

132

Understanding the Value of Marketing as an Investment to Help You Sell

133

Stay Competitive with Asymmetric Marketing Strategies

134

Bridging the Organizational Data Gap to Build Better Decision-Making Tools

135

Adapting to Rapid Market Expansion with Strategic Content Marketing

136

OKR Alignment is Critical for Successful Marketing Strategies

137

Influencing Word-of-Mouth Messaging in B2B Niche Markets

138

Brewing up Change: Teaching Your Customer Base How to Diversify

139

Paving the Way for More Women in Manufacturing

140

Last Longer, Go Farther: Creating Win-Win Scenarios Through Education

141

Sweat Equity: Driving Employment and Marketing Through Tales from the Shop Floor

142

Creating Growth and Finding New Ground in an Invisible Industry

143

From There to Here:The Story of an International Brand Expansion into North America

144

A Beautiful Marriage: Developing B2B and B2C Together

145

Making the Move: The Journey to Account Based Marketing

146

Playing the Long Game Through Passion and Personal Brand

147

Telling the Right Story: Diversifying Brand Through New Verticals

148

The Future Happens Anyway: Being Ready for Tomorrow

149

Disrupting the Flow: Finding New Paths in an Old Industry

150

The Art of Avoiding Selective Messaging

151

Building Awareness Around Sustainable Manufacturing

152

Adding Some Rocket Fuel to Niche Marketing Campaigns

153

Manufacturing Jobs for Manufacturing Companies

154

Finding Opportunity Against Larger Competition

155

Complex Industry, Simple Message

156

Marketing, Social Media, and Community: The Great Divide

157

Decoding Manufacturing Marketing for Non-Marketers

158

Niche Markets, Long Sales Cycles, and the Ebb of Email and Print

159

Why Sustainable Product Innovation Should Serve Your Customer’s Supply Chain

160

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Prepare for GA4

161

How Ecommerce Can Enhance Customer Service & Increase Sales

162

How to Humanize B2B With Design Thinking

163

How a German-Owned Manufacturer Markets Regionally Within the US

164

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Get Buy-in for Digital Initiatives

165

Golden Opportunities in eCommerce for Manufacturers

166

Using Customer Feedback to Improve Your Marketing

167

Business Professionals Are Human Too: Engaging B2B Prospects Online

168

The Golden Rule of Sales & Marketing Optimization

169

Niche Moves for Manufacturers that are Less Niche

170

Striking the Right Balance of Digital Versus In-Person

171

Why Empathy is the Secret to High-Performing B2B Technical Content

172

Humanizing Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

173

Privacy Meets Account-Based Marketing: Are There Too Many Hands In The Cookie Jar?

174

Overcoming Cold Feet When Developing B2B Video Content

175

Predictions on How Manufacturing Marketers Will Adapt to the Changing Economy

176

Peter Piper Picked A Pack Of Phucked Up Personas

177

3 Ways to Improve Your B2B Sustainability Messaging

178

Influencer Marketing and a Cross-Platform Approach to Organic Engagement

179

A Funnel Approach to Refining Innovative Products

180

Identifying Customer Needs for Increased B2B eCommerce Functionality

181

Developing a Third-Party and Distribution Channel Ecommerce Strategy

182

Going Outside Your Comfort Zone To Create A Digital Footprint

183

How an Industrial Manufacturer Partners with Startups to Unlock New Revenue Streams

184

How Manufacturers Can Use Marketing To Solve Problems For Their Customers

185

How Manufacturers Can Benefit From Using E-commerce In Their Marketing Strategy

186

How Manufacturers Can Connect With Audiences Through Authentic Storytelling

187

Using Agency Support to Complement Your In-house Marketing Team

188

How Diamon-Fusion International Provides Marketing Agency Services and End-user Support to Help Their Customers Thrive

189

Manufacturing the Next Generation of Workforce Skills

190

How a Manufacturer Standardizes Product Data for CX

191

Manufacturing a Self-Service Platform for Customers of All Sizes

192

Lessons from a Successful B2B Manufacturing Website Redesign

193

Making Room for Marketing in a Sales-Driven B2B Manufacturer

194

A Manufacturing Brand Integration Playbook

195

Using Locator Technology to Connect Sales Prospects with Channel Partners

196

Bringing Real Life Marketing Moments to Industrial Automation

197

How Marketers Can Effectively Secure Buy-in From The C-suite

198

Empowering Your Sales and Marketing Teams for Better Results

199

Creating Better Digital Experiences for Manufacturing Customers

200

Building Trust with Manufacturing Prospects Using Video and Text

201

Manufacturers Need to Integrate Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow

202

The Dynamics of Recruiting in an Evolving Marketing Industry

203

Niching Down is a Necessity for Manufacturing Marketers

204

Get Intentional With the MOVE Go-To-Market Framework

205

Using Niche Marketing Tactics to Build Brand Awareness

206

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Cut the BS

207

Finding The Right Martech Mix For Manufacturers

208

RIP to the Marketing ‘Project’

209

Refine Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy to Better Target Engineers

210

Utilizing the Power of Video in Your Marketing Strategy

211

Using Video to Shorten the Sales Cycle in Manufacturing Marketing

212

Transforming Engineering Knowledge into Engaging Marketing Content with Technical Writing

213

Using Data Segmentation to Target Your Ideal Customers

214

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Leverage Visual Media Solutions

215

Successful Strategies for Marketing and Selling Into Science

216

Fostering a Quality Assurance Culture for Marketing Teams

217

Using Archetypes to Differentiate Manufacturing Brands

218

Musings on Design, UX, User Testing, and Visitor Analysis

219

3 Core Web Vitals That Impact Website Performance

220

How a Manufacturing Marketer Leverages HubSpot to Unite Teams

221

The Power of Storytelling in Manufacturing Marketing

222

Being Helpful to B2B Prospects Through Marketing

223

Bringing ABM to Every B2B Marketing Campaign

224

How a B2B Manufacturer Successfully Sells on Amazon

225

How Engineers Contribute to a Successful B2B Content Strategy

226

Building a Better B2B Marketing Strategy with New Technology

227

How Podcasting Creates Value for an Electrical Distributor

228

Understanding Customer Use Cases to Inform Product Marketing

229

Optimizing Marketing Initiatives to Get Closer to the Customer

230

How a Manufacturer Adapted Relationship Selling for Virtual Environments

231

Using LinkedIn to Build Relationships that Lead to Business

232

How Distributors Can Support Manufacturers' Digital Growth

233

How an ERP Rollout Can Benefit From a Marketing Lens

234

Using Video Prospecting to Sell to Engineers

235

Managing Career Paths for Manufacturing Marketing Teams

236

Building a Personal Brand With a Manufacturing Podcast

237

How a Manufacturer Leverages a Distributor-First Ecommerce Model

238

Repurposing Content Marketing for ABM

239

Using Lean Methodologies to Enhance Manufacturing Marketing

240

How to Optimize Product Information Across Marketplaces

241

How Manufacturers Can Overcome Channel Conflict With Ecommerce

242

How Manufacturers Can Prioritize Networking at Virtual Events

243

Effectively Translating Marketing Goals Into the Digital Space

244

Integrating Marketing into the Manufacturing Enterprise

245

What is the Future of the U.S.-China Supply Chain?

246

5G, AI, and More: A Preview of the ManufacturED Summit 2020

247

Game-Changing Lessons from The Kula Ring’s First 100 Episodes

248

Customer Feedback Lessons from The Kula Ring’s First 100 Episodes

249

ABM Lessons from The Kula Ring’s First 100 Episodes

250

Re-Imagining IMTS for a Digital Audience

251

How Contract Manufacturers Can Boost Supply Chain Transparency

252

How to Replace a Trade Show Presence During the Pandemic

253

How an Industrial Marketer Creates Customized Content

254

The Digital Strategy of a Network Manufacturing Platform

255

From Metrics to Relationships: A B2B Marketer’s Leap to B2B2C

256

How a Manufacturer Evolved Its Digital Marketing Over the Decade

257

Using Video to Optimize Your Customer Base and Supply Chain

258

How Customer Collaboration Informs B2B Marketing

259

How B2B Manufacturers Can Avoid Channel Conflict

260

5 Tips for Manufacturers Launching Ecommerce Projects

261

What Can a B2B Manufacturer Achieve Through Sales and Marketing Automation?

262

Optimizing an ABM Campaign Using Engagement Metrics

263

Using Blockchain to Secure Your Supply Chain

264

Future-Proof Your B2B Marketing Strategy

265

How to Evolve Your Brand Marketing During COVID-19

266

How a B2B Manufacturer Pilots Success with ABM

267

How Podcasting Fits Into a B2B Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

268

Eight Ways to Get Started With Ecommerce

269

Manufacturing a Virtual Factory Tour

270

Why Marketers Should Build Accessible Websites

271

Common Mistakes Marketers Make When Building Websites

272

Why the Funnel is Flawed for B2B Manufacturers

273

How to Be a Future-Focused Manufacturing Marketer During COVID-19

274

Creating a Sustainability Marketing Campaign That Buyers Can Relate To

275

Building a B2B Marketplace Using Blockchain

276

How to Evolve Your B2B Brand Message After an Acquisition

277

How B2B Manufacturers Can Harness Emotional Connections in Marketing Campaigns

278

Maximize Your Resources by Consolidating Your Tech Stack

279

Troubleshooting + Time: Tips For Manufacturing Content Success

280

Creating a Unified Content Strategy Across a Global Marketplace

281

Engineering a Manufacturing Marketing Skill Set

282

How Manufacturers Can Translate “Engineer Speak” Into Benefit-Focused Content

283

The Ultimate Five-Factor Model for User-Centric Design

284

Transform Your Business With Account-Based Marketing

285

A B2B Manufacturer’s 100% Win Rate With ABM

286

How Journalism Shapes a B2B Marketer’s Approach

287

Meeting Your Customers Where They Are

288

Using Video To Build and Strengthen Customer Relationships

289

Taking a Customer-Centric Approach to Product Development and Marketing

290

Using a Listening-First Strategy to Create Effective Marketing

291

Smart Factory Adoption, Rethinking Education, and Jumpstarting Digital Manufacturing: ManufacturED Special Compilation Part 2

292

Finding Top Talent and Enabling Your Teams To Do ‘Deep Work’: ManufacturED Special Compilation Part 1

293

Success at Trade Shows Starts With A Proper Understanding of Account-Based Marketing

294

Manufacturing Better Marketing, Sales, and C-Suite Alignment

295

Customer-Centric B2B Channel Management in the Age of Amazon

296

Embracing Industry 4.0: Technology Adoption in Manufacturing

297

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

298

Managing a Major Campaign Pivot During a Product Portfolio Change

299

Using Earned Media as a Source of Content Marketing

300

A Look at a B2B Digital Transformation with 20/20 Hindsight

301

Redefining Goals While Managing the Digital Transformation of Sales & Marketing

302

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Help B2B Buyers During Their Self-Directed Research Process

303

It’s Not About Price or Product: Solve Your Buyers’ Problems

304

Building a B2B Brand That Customers Love

305

How Manufacturers Can Sell Better to Architects (From an Architect’s Point of View)

306

Enhance Your Manufacturer’s Trade Show ROI Before Stepping on the Floor

307

How To Create an End User and Dealer-Focused Marketing Strategy

308

Building Successful Distributor Relationships

309

Demand More From Your Marketing Campaigns

310

Why Context is Everything for Manufacturing Marketers

311

B2B Marketing When Your Customers are in a Rapidly Changing Industry

312

How to Collaborate Effectively with Former Competitors

313

Building a Purpose-Driven Manufacturing Culture

314

Content Marketing Isn't Dead

315

Breaking Down the Brand Barrier

316

Pricing for Success

317

Managing Branding & Marketing During Manufacturing Mergers

318

Starting with the End in Mind

319

Millennials Leading Digital Transformation

320

Leading the Pack in Manufacturing Marketing

321

How Global Companies Can Create Universal Marketing

322

Testing 1, 2, 3: A Manufacturer’s Iterative Approach to a Website Redesign

323

Agile Manufacturing is the Future

324

Cultivating a B2C Mindset for B2B Manufacturers

325

Don't Be Blinded By Your Data

326

Content and Community for Manufacturing Marketers

327

Opportunities for Marketers in the Manufacturing Industry

328

Driving Results: Practical Lessons For Mid-Sized Manufacturing Marketers

329

What it Takes to Be a Marketing Leader in the Digital Age

330

5 Steps to Successfully Protect Your Brand Through Online Seller Enforcement

331

Why Mid-Market Manufacturers Must Change Their Mindset for Long-Term Growth in Industry 4.0

332

The New B2B Buyer is Here

333

Modern Marketing for Traditional and Technical Organizations

334

Is Your Marketing a Cost Center or a Revenue Generator?