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The Kula Ring — 370 episodes

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Be the Guide, Not the Hero: A Fractional CMO’s Playbook for Manufacturers

2

Stop Competing, Start Defining: Q-Pac's Category Design Playbook

3

AI, Hiring, and the Future of Entry-Level Talent in Manufacturing

4

The Future of B2B E-commerce: AI, Amazon, and the Changing Buyer Journey

5

Turning Culture into a Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing

6

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

7

Building the Semiconductor Workforce of Tomorrow

8

Guerrilla Marketing Lessons for Manufacturing Marketers

9

How Caterpillar Builds Social Media That Actually Resonates

10

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

11

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

12

Diagnostic Thought Leadership: Turning Assessments into Revenue Engines

13

AI-Enabled Humanoid Robotics and the Future of Manufacturing

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

Marketing With Purpose: Turning Culture Into Competitive Advantage

19

How to Keep Customers and Distributors Engaged Through Brand Loyalty

20

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

21

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

22

Using AI to Drive Sales Relevance and Better Prospect Conversations

23

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

24

Selling the New Way: Modern Prospecting & Value Assets

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

Why UX and Accessibility Are Crucial to Your Manufacturing Website

29

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

30

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

31

Expanding the Reach of Technical Marketing at Q-Lab

32

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

33

Evolving Marketing from Sales Support to a Strategic Growth Machine

34

Taking the Pulse of Industrial Buyers

35

Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile and Finding Your Target Accounts

36

Rethinking AI in Marketing: Some Practical Uses Beyond the Hype

37

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

38

Bridging Engineering and Marketing in Complex Industrial B2B Sales

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

Cold Storage, Warm Leads: Marketing to Diverse B2B Niches

45

Marketing Beyond Metrics: Championing the Customer Experience with Alec Graham

46

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

47

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

48

Staying Customer-Centric Through Sustained Company Growth

49

Marketing the Trades: Presenting Fulfilling Careers to the Next Generation

50

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

51

From Project to Product: The Story of Reimagining Prefabrication

52

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

53

Boosting Prospect Engagement on B2B Manufacturing Websites Through Live-Chat

54

Navigating the Gray Area Between Sales and Marketing

55

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

56

Turning Tariffs into Opportunity: How Manufacturers Can Market Smarter

57

How to Create a New Product Category and Grow Demand

58

Mastering the Art of Product Launches in Manufacturing

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

Product Marketing’s Role in Driving Change in B2B Manufacturing

64

Creating a Complete Digital Strategy for a Leading B2B Manufacturer

65

Beyond Email Blasts: How MISUMI Optimizes Marketing Automation

66

New Marketing Strategies for a Sales-Led Industrial B2B Brand

67

Mapping the Digital Customer Journey

68

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

69

Automating Creativity: How Cobots and Innovation Are Transforming Food Production

70

From Products to Solutions: Rethinking Differentiation in Manufacturing

71

Making the Move: The Journey to Account-Based Marketing

72

Getting Started With ABM: Gain Early Wins and Avoid Missteps

73

Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile and Finding Your Target Accounts

74

How A Robotic Forklift Company Markets Online To Manufacturers

75

Creating an Effective Sales Enablement Content Strategy

76

How a B2B Manufacturer Leverages Data Sharing to Improve CX

77

Merging Legacies: A Unique Approach to Growth and Leadership

78

Powering the Future: Brand-Building in Emerging Markets

79

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

80

Forging Pathways to Partnership and Long-Term Marketing Success

81

From Transactions to Trust: The Strategic Shift in Business Development

82

Alignment and Business Goals: Winning Through Proper CRM Usage

83

Filling the Buckets: Building Solutions and Trust with Your Customers

84

Maximizing Trade Show ROI: Strategic Insights for Manufacturing Marketers

85

Recruitment, Retention, and Purpose in Family-Run Manufacturing

86

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

87

Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile and Finding Your Target Accounts

88

Getting Started With ABM: Gain Early Wins and Avoid Missteps

89

How Niche Orientation Impacts Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

90

Don’t Talk to My Customers

91

Navigating the Boundaries of AI: Exploring Innovation in Manufacturing Marketing

92

Unboxing Authenticity: Infusing Personality into B2B Manufacturing Marketing

93

The Art of Integration: Merging Brand and Solutions

94

Finding Your Superpower: Simplicity and Clarity in Complex Markets

95

Build a Manufacturing Brand Through Social Media

96

Beyond Conversion Rate Optimization: The Art of Digital Experience

97

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

98

Looking at What’s Next for Packaging and Sustainability

99

New Marketing Technology for Established B2B Manufacturers

100

Going “All-In” on Your Marketing Team

101

Big Bets and Lessons Learned

102

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

103

The Contrast in Marketing Across Cultures

104

Harnessing Agility and Education to Market a New Brand

105

Using Internal Communication to Drive Enterprise Alignment

106

How to Really Align Sales and Marketing

107

International Marketing and Staying Ahead of Technology

108

Gaining Marketing Strength Through Partnerships

109

Managing Unexpected Growth in New Markets

110

Bringing Beauty to Industrial Manufacturing Marketing

111

Bringing Marketing to a Manufacturing Sales Rep Company

112

Increasing Reach Through Strong Brand Identity

113

The Deep Advantage of Value Selling

114

Fostering Innovation, Incrementally and Radically

115

Creating Efficacy Through Proper Analytics

116

Managing Dramatically Enhanced Lead Generation

117

Concrete Marketing Strategies and Transparent Communication Advice for B2B Manufacturers

118

Competing Against Larger Brands By Choosing Not to Compete

119

A Water Treatment Marketer and Top of the Funnel Content Marketing

120

Building Trust in Technically-Driven Marketing

121

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

122

Truthful Storytelling: Getting Real About Sustainability Messaging

123

More Is Less

124

Using the Big Long Idea to Climb the B2B Effectiveness Ladder

125

Weighing the Benefits of Using Agile Project Management for Marketing

126

Being a Value-Added Product in a Commodity World

127

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

128

Changing the Landscape: Overcoming the Status Quo

129

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

130

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

131

The Cost of Sustainability: From Consumer to Legislator

132

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

133

How a Manufacturer Made Video Its Biggest Marketing Tool

134

Creating Marketing for Those Secluded by Necessity

135

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

136

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

137

Tips for Piloting Account-Based Marketing for B2B Manufacturers

138

Maximizing Google Ads Potential for B2B Manufacturers

139

Facing the Competition With Strategic Digital Marketing

140

Best Practices for Globally-Coordinated Manufacturing Marketing and Sales

141

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

142

Stay Competitive with Asymmetric Marketing Strategies

143

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

144

Adapting to Rapid Market Expansion with Strategic Content Marketing

145

OKR Alignment is Critical for Successful Marketing Strategies

146

Influencing Word-of-Mouth Messaging in B2B Niche Markets

147

Brewing up Change: Teaching Your Customer Base How to Diversify

148

Paving the Way for More Women in Manufacturing

149

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

150

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

151

Creating Growth and Finding New Ground in an Invisible Industry

152

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

153

A Beautiful Marriage: Developing B2B and B2C Together

154

Making the Move: The Journey to Account Based Marketing

155

Playing the Long Game Through Passion and Personal Brand

156

Telling the Right Story: Diversifying Brand Through New Verticals

157

Using the Big Long Idea to Climb the B2B Effectiveness Ladder

158

The Future Happens Anyway: Being Ready for Tomorrow

159

Disrupting the Flow: Finding New Paths in an Old Industry

160

The Art of Avoiding Selective Messaging

161

Building Awareness Around Sustainable Manufacturing

162

Adding Some Rocket Fuel to Niche Marketing Campaigns

163

Manufacturing Jobs for Manufacturing Companies

164

Managing Dramatically Enhanced Lead Generation

165

Finding Opportunity Against Larger Competition

166

Complex Industry, Simple Message

167

A Water Treatment Marketer and Top of the Funnel Content Marketing

168

Marketing, Social Media, and Community: The Great Divide

169

Decoding Manufacturing Marketing for Non-Marketers

170

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

171

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

172

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Prepare for GA4

173

How A Robotic Forklift Company Markets Online To Manufacturers

174

How Ecommerce Can Enhance Customer Service & Increase Sales

175

How to Humanize B2B With Design Thinking

176

How a German-Owned Manufacturer Markets Regionally Within the US

177

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Get Buy-in for Digital Initiatives

178

Golden Opportunities in eCommerce for Manufacturers

179

Using Customer Feedback to Improve Your Marketing

180

Business Professionals Are Human Too: Engaging B2B Prospects Online

181

Creating an Effective Sales Enablement Content Strategy

182

The Golden Rule of Sales & Marketing Optimization

183

Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile and Finding Your Target Accounts

184

Niche Moves for Manufacturers that are Less Niche

185

Paving the Way for More Women in Manufacturing

186

Striking the Right Balance of Digital Versus In-Person

187

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

188

More Is Less

189

Humanizing Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

190

Weighing the Benefits of Using Agile Project Management for Marketing

191

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

192

Overcoming Cold Feet When Developing B2B Video Content

193

Predictions on How Manufacturing Marketers Will Adapt to the Changing Economy

194

Peter Piper Picked A Pack Of Phucked Up Personas

195

3 Ways to Improve Your B2B Sustainability Messaging

196

Don’t Talk to My Customers

197

Influencer Marketing and a Cross-Platform Approach to Organic Engagement

198

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

199

A Funnel Approach to Refining Innovative Products

200

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

201

Identifying Customer Needs for Increased B2B eCommerce Functionality

202

Developing a Third-Party and Distribution Channel Ecommerce Strategy

203

Going Outside Your Comfort Zone To Create A Digital Footprint

204

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

205

Influencing Word-of-Mouth Messaging in B2B Niche Markets

206

How Manufacturers Can Use Marketing To Solve Problems For Their Customers

207

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

208

How Manufacturers Can Connect With Audiences Through Authentic Storytelling

209

Using Agency Support to Complement Your In-house Marketing Team

210

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

211

Manufacturing the Next Generation of Workforce Skills

212

How a Manufacturer Standardizes Product Data for CX

213

Manufacturing a Self-Service Platform for Customers of All Sizes

214

Lessons from a Successful B2B Manufacturing Website Redesign

215

Making Room for Marketing in a Sales-Driven B2B Manufacturer

216

A Manufacturing Brand Integration Playbook

217

How to Keep Customers and Distributors Engaged Through Brand Loyalty

218

Using Locator Technology to Connect Sales Prospects with Channel Partners

219

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

220

Bringing Real Life Marketing Moments to Industrial Automation

221

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

222

Empowering Your Sales and Marketing Teams for Better Results

223

Creating Better Digital Experiences for Manufacturing Customers

224

Building Trust with Manufacturing Prospects Using Video and Text

225

Best Practices for Globally-Coordinated Manufacturing Marketing and Sales

226

Manufacturers Need to Integrate Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow

227

The Dynamics of Recruiting in an Evolving Marketing Industry

228

OKR Alignment is Critical for Successful Marketing Strategies

229

Niching Down is a Necessity for Manufacturing Marketers

230

Get Intentional With the MOVE Go-To-Market Framework

231

Using Niche Marketing Tactics to Build Brand Awareness

232

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Cut the BS

233

Finding The Right Martech Mix For Manufacturers

234

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

235

RIP to the Marketing ‘Project’

236

Build a Manufacturing Brand Through Social Media

237

Stay Competitive with Asymmetric Marketing Strategies

238

Refine Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy to Better Target Engineers

239

Utilizing the Power of Video in Your Marketing Strategy

240

Adapting to Rapid Market Expansion with Strategic Content Marketing

241

Using Video to Shorten the Sales Cycle in Manufacturing Marketing

242

Transforming Engineering Knowledge into Engaging Marketing Content with Technical Writing

243

Using Data Segmentation to Target Your Ideal Customers

244

How Niche Orientation Impacts Your Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

245

How Manufacturing Marketers Can Leverage Visual Media Solutions

246

Successful Strategies for Marketing and Selling Into Science

247

Fostering a Quality Assurance Culture for Marketing Teams

248

Using Archetypes to Differentiate Manufacturing Brands

249

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

250

Getting Started With ABM: Gain Early Wins and Avoid Missteps

251

3 Core Web Vitals That Impact Website Performance

252

How a Manufacturing Marketer Leverages HubSpot to Unite Teams

253

The Power of Storytelling in Manufacturing Marketing

254

Being Helpful to B2B Prospects Through Marketing

255

Bringing ABM to Every B2B Marketing Campaign

256

How a B2B Manufacturer Successfully Sells on Amazon

257

How Engineers Contribute to a Successful B2B Content Strategy

258

Building a Better B2B Marketing Strategy with New Technology

259

How Podcasting Creates Value for an Electrical Distributor

260

Understanding Customer Use Cases to Inform Product Marketing

261

Optimizing Marketing Initiatives to Get Closer to the Customer

262

How a Manufacturer Adapted Relationship Selling for Virtual Environments

263

Using LinkedIn to Build Relationships that Lead to Business

264

How Distributors Can Support Manufacturers' Digital Growth

265

How an ERP Rollout Can Benefit From a Marketing Lens

266

Using Video Prospecting to Sell to Engineers

267

How a Manufacturer Made Video Its Biggest Marketing Tool

268

Tips for Piloting Account-Based Marketing for B2B Manufacturers

269

Managing Career Paths for Manufacturing Marketing Teams

270

Building a Personal Brand With a Manufacturing Podcast

271

How a Manufacturer Leverages a Distributor-First Ecommerce Model

272

Repurposing Content Marketing for ABM

273

Using Lean Methodologies to Enhance Manufacturing Marketing

274

How to Optimize Product Information Across Marketplaces

275

How Manufacturers Can Overcome Channel Conflict With Ecommerce

276

How Manufacturers Can Prioritize Networking at Virtual Events

277

Facing the Competition with Strategic Digital Marketing

278

Effectively Translating Marketing Goals Into the Digital Space

279

Integrating Marketing into the Manufacturing Enterprise

280

How a B2B Manufacturer Leverages Data Sharing to Improve CX

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

ABM Lessons from The Kula Ring’s First 100 Episodes

286

Re-Imagining IMTS for a Digital Audience

287

How Contract Manufacturers Can Boost Supply Chain Transparency

288

How to Replace a Trade Show Presence During the Pandemic

289

How an Industrial Marketer Creates Customized Content

290

The Digital Strategy of a Network Manufacturing Platform

291

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

292

How a Manufacturer Evolved Its Digital Marketing Over the Decade

293

Using Video to Optimize Your Customer Base and Supply Chain

294

How Customer Collaboration Informs B2B Marketing

295

How B2B Manufacturers Can Avoid Channel Conflict

296

5 Tips for Manufacturers Launching Ecommerce Projects

297

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

298

Optimizing an ABM Campaign Using Engagement Metrics

299

Using Blockchain to Secure Your Supply Chain

300

Future-Proof Your B2B Marketing Strategy

301

How to Evolve Your Brand Marketing During COVID-19

302

How a B2B Manufacturer Pilots Success with ABM

303

How Podcasting Fits Into a B2B Manufacturing Marketing Strategy

304

Eight Ways to Get Started With Ecommerce

305

Manufacturing a Virtual Factory Tour

306

Why Marketers Should Build Accessible Websites

307

Common Mistakes Marketers Make When Building Websites

308

Why the Funnel is Flawed for B2B Manufacturers

309

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

310

Creating a Sustainability Marketing Campaign That Buyers Can Relate To

311

Building a B2B Marketplace Using Blockchain

312

How to Evolve Your B2B Brand Message After an Acquisition

313

How B2B Manufacturers Can Harness Emotional Connections in Marketing Campaigns

314

Maximize Your Resources by Consolidating Your Tech Stack

315

Troubleshooting + Time: Tips For Manufacturing Content Success

316

Creating a Unified Content Strategy Across a Global Marketplace

317

Engineering a Manufacturing Marketing Skill Set

318

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

319

The Ultimate Five-Factor Model for User-Centric Design

320

Transform Your Business With Account-Based Marketing

321

A B2B Manufacturer’s 100% Win Rate With ABM

322

How Journalism Shapes a B2B Marketer’s Approach

323

Meeting Your Customers Where They Are

324

Using Video To Build and Strengthen Customer Relationships

325

Taking a Customer-Centric Approach to Product Development and Marketing

326

Using a Listening-First Strategy to Create Effective Marketing

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

Manufacturing Better Marketing, Sales, and C-Suite Alignment

331

Customer-Centric B2B Channel Management in the Age of Amazon

332

Embracing Industry 4.0: Technology Adoption in Manufacturing

333

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

334

Managing a Major Campaign Pivot During a Product Portfolio Change

335

Using Earned Media as a Source of Content Marketing

336

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

337

Redefining Goals While Managing the Digital Transformation of Sales & Marketing

338

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

339

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

340

Building a B2B Brand That Customers Love

341

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

342

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

343

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

344

Building Successful Distributor Relationships

345

Demand More From Your Marketing Campaigns

346

Why Context is Everything for Manufacturing Marketers

347

B2B Marketing When Your Customers are in a Rapidly Changing Industry

348

How to Collaborate Effectively with Former Competitors

349

Building a Purpose-Driven Manufacturing Culture

350

Content Marketing Isn't Dead

351

Breaking Down the Brand Barrier

352

Pricing for Success

353

Managing Branding & Marketing During Manufacturing Mergers

354

Starting with the End in Mind

355

Millennials Leading Digital Transformation

356

Leading the Pack in Manufacturing Marketing

357

How Global Companies Can Create Universal Marketing

358

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

359

Agile Manufacturing is the Future

360

Cultivating a B2C Mindset for B2B Manufacturers

361

Don't Be Blinded By Your Data

362

Content and Community for Manufacturing Marketers

363

Opportunities for Marketers in the Manufacturing Industry

364

Driving Results: Practical Lessons For Mid-Sized Manufacturing Marketers

365

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

366

5 Steps to Successfully Protect Your Brand Through Online Seller Enforcement

367

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

368

The New B2B Buyer is Here

369

Modern Marketing for Traditional and Technical Organizations

370

Is Your Marketing a Cost Center or a Revenue Generator?