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B2B Marketing Musings
Many years of leading B2B marketing and communications have generated LOTS of thoughts.
These are my musings.


Marketing 2025: Let’s Stop Talking about Stakeholder Alignment
Organizations shouldn't be hiring marketing leaders for alignment, they should be hiring for vision, impact, and strategic execution.
Aleassa Schambers
Mar 103 min read


Marketing's Role in Helping B2B Companies Deliver Customer Experience for Competitive Advantage
Marketing has much more responsibility and ownership of the customer experience than I think most people realize." - Aleassa Schambers
Aleassa Schambers
Mar 52 min read


“Must Have Industry Experience” – A Shortsighted POV
Requiring industry experience for marketing-related roles is short-sighted and potentially creating missed opportunities for organizations.
Aleassa Schambers
Jan 303 min read

M&A’s - Don’t Forget the Communications Plan
M&A communications is key yet often overlooked. It ensures clarity, align messages, and keeps momentum before, during, and after the deal.
Aleassa Schambers
Jan 216 min read


Marketing Leader as Chief Promise Officer
When an organization fails to deliver on its promises, marketing’s job becomes exponentially harder. Should they be Chief Promise Officer?
Aleassa Schambers
Dec 19, 20243 min read


The CMO Archetype: Why Dazzle Doesn't Always Deliver
Leaders think they want "The Ideator" marketing leader, but what they really need is "The Achiever". See why.
Aleassa Schambers
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Never Let them See You Sweat
Resilience is the best and most frequently used skill in the marketing work tool belt. Learn how to embrace it.
Aleassa Schambers
Nov 30, 20244 min read


Marketing at the Crossroads: An Undervalued Function
Marketing is uniquely positioned to have an immense impact which also makes it the most vulnerable.
Aleassa Schambers
Nov 9, 20245 min read


Is Anyone Out There? The Hidden Value of Low-Engagement LinkedIn Marketing Posts
Does a lack of social media interaction mean marketing isn't getting the job done? Not so fast. Explore the invisible value of social media.
Aleassa Schambers
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Dear Stock Image Industry: We Need a Reality Check
Stock images don't match reality. A marketer's plea to the stock image industry.
Aleassa Schambers
Oct 9, 20243 min read


The B2B Tradeshow Tug-of-War: Sales vs. Marketing
Let me know if this conversation sounds at all familiar: CEO: "Should we keep doing these tradeshows? $150k for a 20x20 booth is a huge...
Aleassa Schambers
Sep 25, 20245 min read


No Dollar Bucks - No Problem
Budgets are shrinking. See how B2B marketing team's can continue to hit awareness and sales targets.
Aleassa Schambers
Sep 12, 20245 min read

Generative AI and the Marketing Content Conundrum
Explore the challenges facing marketers who are increasingly using AI tools to support content creation.
Aleassa Schambers
Sep 4, 20244 min read
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