• Mastering Marketing Ops with Rob Young.

  • Nov 27 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
  • Podcast

Mastering Marketing Ops with Rob Young.

  • Summary

  • Please enjoy this encore episode of Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing: Ready to shake up your approach to cybersecurity marketing? In this episode of Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing, Gianna and Maria bring on Rob Young, the amazing VP of Marketing at Cypago. Rob doesn't just talk strategy—he’s lived it, from the fast-paced world of startups to leading massive organizations. Tune in as he shares game-changing insights, the secrets behind his biggest wins, and why your marketing efforts need a serious upgrade. If you’re tired of the same old advice, this episode is your wake-up call. [14:50] - Transition into Cybersecurity Marketing Rob's early experience in the startup world began with the AI-platform, Astound, where he focused on building teams, and developing and executing strategies in a fast-paced environment. There are differences between marketing in startups, which requires quick decision-making and hands-on work, versus large companies, where processes are slower and more structured. [20:25] - Advice for Marketing Leaders Rob shares insights on staying agile in large organizations by building strong relationships across departments to speed up processes. [25:45] - Setting Up a Marketing Org from Scratch When Rob joins a new company, he focuses on messaging, positioning, and product marketing. He stresses the importance of aligning sales and marketing to ensure a clear and compelling value proposition for customers. [30:15] - The Importance of Marketing Ops Rob's first hire at Astound was in marketing ops due to its role in tracking data and optimizing strategies. Having a core team that includes marketing ops, digital marketing, and product marketing helps in driving the company's marketing effort. [39:40] - Low-Hanging Fruit in a New Marketing Role Optimizing website content, implementing effective digital strategies, and steering clear of outdated marketing tactics are important quick wins in a new marketing role. Rob discusses the more challenging wins he focuses on, like managing leads and making sure they align with the ideal customer profile (ICP). [45:35] - The Changing Landscape of Sales and Marketing Rob talks about the shift from high-volume to more targeted marketing, which has led to a reduced role for SDRs. He explores how to balance noise and signal in lead generation and shares his perspective on evolving trends in marketing strategies. About our guests: 👉Follow Rob on LinkedIn. 👉Learn more about Cypago. Be sure to also follow our hosts on LinkedIn: 👉Gianna Whitver 👉Maria Velasquez Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing, join the Cybersecurity Marketing Society on our website, on our main LinkedIn page, or our podcast LinkedIn page, and keep up with us on Twitter. See you in the next episode!
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