Our guest this week almost needs no introduction!

Setting aside the fanboying from us, our guest share some real marketing wisdom that we’re sure everyone can benefit from!

Rand Fishkin, probably well known to most of our listeners, is the founder of SparkToro - an audience research tool that we’ll get into more in the episode. He’s also the Cofounder of Moz, one of the world’s largest SEO companies.

He and the team at SparkToro are doing amazing things to help the little guys when it comes to audience research and doing the type of marketing that just doesn’t work for the big boys in town. And that’s a good thing!

He generously share some of his view points, which we couldn’t agree more with here at The B2B Playbook.

Some key highlights:

• Paid channels’ incentive right now is attribution, not conversion!
• Demand generation is infuriatingly hard, if not impossible to measure. So that’s why most marketers don’t do it, and as a result it’s a huge opportunity because costs are low and inventory is high.
• Personas can be limiting, as they often don’t reflect the breadth of people within a collective group. They should be broad and diverse, but they’ll still allow you to understand where they get their information from and how the groups are made up. That type of personas are truly useful.
• When you change the fundamental question at the core of your marketing strategy, you open up the possibility for a more effective, long term and valuable relationship. When that transactional nature fades into the background and a value giving relationship is had, lots of things improve. Think of a tinder relationship vs meeting someone through friends.
• A ton to learn from classic marketing thinking, but the world is nuanced and requires a tailored approach.
• Value building events offline, particularly small ones, are immensely satisfying and rewarding.

Tune into this week’s episode for more!

Links To Mentioned Resources:

https://twitter.com/randfish

https://sparktoro.com/

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Explore the power of building an education ecosystem and discover how leading brands like HubSpot and Segment have mastered this approach. Learn about the Five B Framework and how it can transform your marketing strategies.

As we get into further areas of study, one such area to look further into is education ecosystems.

Why do companies invest so much time into building an education hub? What are the benefits, and what are examples of good and bad ones?

In this episode, we’re exploring those questions as well as how to go about building one for yourself.

It’s the next level up on being helpful with your content. And one that has a lot of impact. But only if it’s right for your business!

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00:00 Introduction: Building an Education Ecosystem

01:00 The Five B Framework Overview

02:00 The Role of Education in Brand Building

03:00 AI's Influence in Modern Marketing

04:20 Real-world Examples: SAS Platform

05:10 HubSpot and Segment as Leading Examples

06:40 The Pain Points in B2B Marketing

07:50 The Power of an Education Ecosystem

13:30 Automating Knowledge for Business Growth

14:50 The Benefits of an Education Ecosystem

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In this episode, we sit down with Adrian Fagerlund, co-founder of Linkby, to explore how his revolutionary ad-tech platform is changing the game for brands and publishers. Linkby connects brands with the world's most prestigious publishers in record time while focusing on performance and measurability.

Learn how Linkby has scaled globally, their approach to trusted advisor sales, and why their reverse pitching feature is a game-changer.

Tune in and learn:

+ How Linkby helps brands scale content across major publishers

+ The role of communities and referrals in driving growth

+ Why trusted advisor sales lead to long-term success

This episode is a must-watch for marketers looking to stay ahead in content and PR innovation.

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00:00 Introduction: Meet Adrian Fagerlund and Linkby

03:00 What Is Linkby? Revolutionizing Content and Advertising

06:00 Overcoming the Chicken-and-Egg Problem in Startups

09:00 Redefining Sales: Trusted Advisors, Not Just Sellers

12:00 The Role of Team Alignment in Scaling Rapidly

15:00 Lessons from Pedestrian.tv: A Foundation for Linkby’s Success

18:00 Linkby’s Global Team Bonus System: Driving Collaboration

21:00 The Power of Communities and Referrals in Marketing

24:00 Performance PR: Working with Agencies and Affiliates

27:00 Exploring Linkby’s Reverse Pitching Feature

30:00 Feedback Loops: Improving Targeting and Aligning Teams

33:00 What’s Next for Linkby: Products and Innovations

38:00 Key Takeaways from the Conversation with Adrian Fagerlund

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