by Gail Mercer-MacKay | B2B marketing, LinkedIn, Social Selling
Kindergarten rules for social selling: Share, don’t shove Remember kindergarten? You learned to say please and thank you, to wait your turn, and—most importantly—not to grab things out of someone else’s hands. These simple rules laid the foundation for how to build... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Hyperscaler Alliance, Microsoft Partners, Partner Marketing
Navigating tectonic shifts: Why partner ecosystems matter more than ever In this post, Gail Mercer-MacKay explores how today’s industry shifts—what Vince Menzione aptly calls “tectonic shifts”—are redefining success for technology partnership leaders. Drawing on... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | B2B marketing, Integrated marketing, Marketing strategy
Customer-centric marketing: The key to outcome-driven results Outcome-based marketing is about focusing on results—not just activities. It’s the difference between measuring the impact of a campaign and simply tracking the effort that went into it. But here’s the... 
by Carleigh Zangrando | Content strategy, Email marketing, Sales enablement
How to create partner newsletters that sellers actually read Why most partner newsletters fail Consistent, high-value communication with partners and hyperscalers is one of the most overlooked but essential areas for strategic marketing investment. A regular... 
by Gail Mercer-MacKay | Digital marketing, Marketing, Marketing and sales alignment
Outcome-based marketing: The shift that delivers real value After two decades in sales, I made the leap into marketing—driven by a passion for storytelling and a belief that tech companies could connect more meaningfully with their audiences. Back then, we were at the... 
by Kate Merza | B2B marketing, Storytelling
How to transform tech jargon into memorable stories your customers love Start telling stories that resonate Great stories don’t just belong in novels and movies. They’re the magic ingredient that can turn tech marketing into something memorable. But let’s face... 
by Kate Merza | B2B marketing, Content strategy
Personalization in marketing: Winning customer trust in a data-driven age Remember the first time you stumbled upon a product recommendation that felt too perfect to be a coincidence? Maybe it was a playlist that nailed your mood, or a hotel deal that showed up right...
