Blending Tech & Human Elements in Marketing with Michael Bailey, SVP Global Marketing, CMO at Sirva

The Revenue-Driven CMO

In this episode of Revenue Driven CMO, host Chris Mechanic converses with Michael Bailey, SVP of Global Marketing and CMO at Sirva. Michael shares insights from his extensive marketing career, discussing the importance of merging brand storytelling with data-driven revenue strategies. The conversation covers his experiences at companies like Fleet Core and Sirva, highlighting successful campaigns, challenges in driving innovation, and the significance of humanizing brand narratives. Michael also delves into the practical aspects of utilizing ad tech and CRM data for optimization, offering a unique perspective on balancing technology with the human touch in marketing.

Takeaways:

Optimize to Quality, Not Just Clicks: Ensure your marketing team is optimizing for quality interactions and not just superficial metrics like clicks. For instance, selectively fire conversion signals only when it's an engaged session, not just a form fill-up.

Experiment When You’re Winning: Use periods of success to experiment and innovate. This counter-intuitive strategy can lead to more significant innovations and maintaining your competitive edge.

Leverage Social Outreach for Amplification: Utilize social media effectively to amplify other initiatives like round table series or webinars. Recruit one-to-one for initial engagement and then use social platforms to broadcast insights and deepen engagement.

Integrate Powerful Storytelling with Data-Driven Strategies: Combine a compelling company story with data-driven marketing strategies. Your narrative can be a powerful tool to fuel your revenue engine. Ensure your marketing resonates on a human level while being optimized through data.

Align Brand Ethos Across All Channels: Make sure your brand’s core values (e.g., smart, helpful, human, responsible) are consistently reflected across various channels—whether it's SEO, social media, or direct sales interactions. Different channels might emphasize different aspects but all should sync with your brand ethos.

Marry Human and Machine Elements in Customer Experience: Enhance customer experiences by blending human interactions with technology. For example, Serva uses both human support and technological platforms to ensure seamless relocation services, tailoring the approach based on individual needs.

Incentivize Risk and Innovation: Encourage your team to take calculated risks and try new approaches, even if the current strategy is successful. This ongoing commitment to innovation can uncover unexpectedly successful tactics and prevent stagnation.

Quote of the Show: “If content is king, then the channel is queen. You have to make sure that those two things marry.” - Michael Bailey

Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaileymktg/ Website: https://www.sirva.com/

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