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The Timeless B2B Foundational GTM Truths
The fundamentals of foundational GTM haven’t changed even though channels, tools, and trends constantly shift. This post breaks down the timeless principles across marketing, sales, and brand that continue to create clarity, trust, and momentum.
Aleassa Schambers
Nov 114 min read


Running marketing without a marketer? How to identify what’s broken (and fix it)
If you’re a founder, CEO, or CRO owning marketing by default, I doubt you actually need another campaign (the default response), you...
Aleassa Schambers
Oct 73 min read


The Unsexy Side of Growth: Guardrails, Dashboards & Playbooks
Most companies chase growth through quick-win lead-gen campaigns, tech stack upgrades, and/or a lot list cold calling. Because growth...
Aleassa Schambers
Sep 294 min read


Marketing Isn't a Cost Center, It's a Business Unit
Marketing isn’t “ads and leads” anymore. It’s a company inside your company. We’re running brand, demand gen, product marketing, CX,...
Aleassa Schambers
Sep 185 min read


Operationalizing a Program When Inputs Are Thin
Most of my favorite work starts with a shrug: “We need… something.” Here’s how I operationalize a program when inputs are thin: set the stakes, find the gaps, pick two moves, make it real fast with a one-page decision brief and early proof, then keep momentum with a light weekly cadence and a decision log. Less theater, more outcomes. From fog to finish, tied to company goals.
Aleassa Schambers
Sep 114 min read


Stop Talking About Yourself: How to Build a Brand Narrative That Works
Too many companies talk about themselves instead of their buyers. Here’s how to shift your brand narrative so it resonates.
Aleassa Schambers
Aug 305 min read


The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of B2B Marketing’s ‘Support Role’ Label
Somewhere along the way, B2B marketing got comfortable being the order taker. We’ve accepted the idea that proving our impact on revenue is too hard, too messy, or too indirect — and in the process, we’ve let sales own the spotlight. But the truth is, while it’s harder to track marketing’s contribution in complex B2B cycles, it’s not impossible. If we don’t connect the dots we leave the “marketing doesn’t matter” crowd to write our story for us.
Aleassa Schambers
Aug 112 min read


Why Building a Marketing Strategy Feels 'Slow' and Why That’s a Myth
Strategy often gets a bad rap for slowing things down, but the real drag on results is running fast in the wrong direction. In this post, we unpack why building a marketing strategy feels slow, why that’s a myth, and how even a quick alignment sprint can accelerate results across your entire funnel.
Aleassa Schambers
Jul 213 min read


What If Your Product Isn’t the Point?
Too many B2B companies rely on feature lists and data sheets to sell, but in today’s long, complex buying cycles, that’s not enough. Discover why leading with your product specs is a growth-killing mistake and how shifting to a buyer-focused story can help you stand out, connect, and convert.
Aleassa Schambers
Jul 74 min read


Marketing Frameworks Aren’t Strategy
If you’ve ever hired a marketing leader or sat through a strategy presentation, you’ve likely heard a parade of acronyms: 3Cs . 4Ps. STP....
Aleassa Schambers
Jun 133 min read


Marketing Is Not a Vending Machine: The Myth of Instant B2B Pipeline
Marketing isn’t magic - it’s momentum. One campaign won’t save a dry pipeline. In B2B, trust drives revenue, and that takes time. Start early, tap your network, and build a brand buyers remember. Don’t treat marketing like an emergency lever. Treat it like the engine it is.
Aleassa Schambers
Jun 23 min read


Brand Is Back. But PR Isn’t What It Used to Be.
The brand and PR pendulum is swinging back for organizations after a decade of being relegated to the back of the room. But it’s not 2010. Learn how today’s media shift is reshaping brand strategy and what modern PR really takes to build trust.
Aleassa Schambers
May 235 min read


Growth Stalled? Start by Looking at Your Brand.
If growth is stalled, competitors sounds just like you, or buyers are not sure what you do exactly, you might need brand clarity.
Aleassa Schambers
May 142 min read


CMO-ish: When Your Fractional CMO Title Has a Vibe, Not the Skills
Is The ‘Fractional CMO’ Trend Is Undermining Real Strategic Leadership? This Reddit post, “ Which one of you is to blame for all this...
Aleassa Schambers
May 53 min read


Stop Hiring High-Cost Hybrids: Why You Don't Need a Senior Marketing Exec Who Also Handles Tactical Work
many small and mid-sized B2B companies make a costly mistake: they look for a marketing leader who does everything - strategy to delivering tactically
Aleassa Schambers
Apr 252 min read


When the Bosses Go, Who’s Steering the Ship?
As organizations cut managers to save money, it can leave marketing teams rudderless. See what CEOs and sales leaders should be doing.
Aleassa Schambers
Apr 222 min read


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
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