Building a stellar in-house marketing team

B2B Marketing Published: December 02, 2020
Building a stellar in-house marketing team

There are an infinite amount of ways to build high-performing, well-oiled, growth focused in-house marketing teams. But is there a right way?

On this podcast episode of Radically Transparent, we sit down with Ari Applbaum, VP Marketing at Audioburst to explore the ways brands can build a second to none in-house marketing team. Ari takes us on a journey to understand which roles are essential to activate growth, where to allocate budget, how to decide where in the world your marketing function should be based and so much more!

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About ari applbaum:

Ari Applbaum helps startup scale by building global, differentiated brands. He recently joined Audioburst, the audio search and delivery platform, as VP Marketing.

Ari mentors entrepreneurs at MassChallenge, the world’s largest global accelerator, as well as MEET-MIT, JCT, Flow, and PMP.

He serves on the advisory boards of PandaPitch and DrizzleX and was formerly on the User Advisory Board of Zest. While he has contributed to Forbes, Venturebeat, and The Times of Israel, these days he shares most of his content on LinkedIn.

Ari previously served as Head of Communications at global attribution leader and unicorn AppsFlyer. Before AppsFlyer he was VP Marketing at video content data pioneer AnyClip.

Prior to going in-house, Ari spent years consulting dozens of startups and helping them build marketing strategies and tell their story in competitive global markets, most recently as SVP at Venture1st and VP at Finn Partners.

He holds an M.A. in Diplomacy and Security from Tel Aviv University and B.A. in Communications and Journalism from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Ari lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Rabbi Na’ama Levitz-Applbaum, and their four boys.

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Radically Transparent is one of Oktopost’s popular original podcast shows on our channel, B2B Marketing Now.

Created and hosted by Jennifer Gutman, Oktopost’s very own Director of Social Strategy, each episode features a B2B marketing leader to share their radically transparent truths behind being a modern day marketer using social media to grow ideas, take risks, and impact change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can B2B brands build a high-performing in-house marketing team?

Building a high-performing in-house marketing team for B2B growth requires strategic planning. The podcast episode features Ari Applbaum, VP Marketing at Audioburst, who shares insights into defining essential roles, optimizing budget allocation, and making informed decisions about your marketing function's structure and global presence.

What essential roles are critical for activating growth in a B2B marketing team?

The discussion with Ari Applbaum highlights the specific roles that are essential for activating and sustaining growth within an in-house B2B marketing team. He provides guidance on staffing decisions crucial for building a truly second-to-none department that drives business objectives.

How should B2B companies strategically allocate budget for an in-house marketing function?

Strategic budget allocation is key for B2B marketing success. Ari Applbaum provides expert insights on how brands can effectively allocate resources for their in-house marketing function to maximize impact, foster growth, and ensure efficient spending across various initiatives.

What factors influence the optimal geographic base for a B2B marketing team?

Deciding where your B2B marketing function should be based involves considering several strategic factors. The podcast explores how geographic location can impact talent acquisition, market reach, team collaboration, and overall effectiveness for growth-focused in-house teams.

What expertise does Ari Applbaum offer on scaling in-house B2B marketing teams?

Ari Applbaum, VP Marketing at Audioburst and former Head of Communications at AppsFlyer, brings extensive experience in building and scaling global, differentiated brands. His insights on the podcast cover comprehensive strategies for developing well-oiled, growth-focused in-house B2B marketing teams, from structure to budget.

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