Episode Details

90% of CEOs believe they understand marketing's benefits, but only 50% of CMOs agree. This misalignment can significantly impact a brand's growth potential.

This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob dive into the complexities of the CEO and CMO relationship. They explore common challenges, signs of disconnect, and strategies for building a partnership that drives business results. Plus, test your knowledge of famous marketing decisions in our CEO vs. CMO quiz.

Topics covered: 

• [02:00] McKinsey research on CEO/CMO alignment and growth
• [04:00] How marketing impacts more than just leads and traffic
• [06:00] Signs of CEO/CMO disconnect
• [09:00] The impact of new C-suite titles on marketing roles
• [13:00] Strategies for improving CEO/CMO alignment
• [18:00] CEO vs. CMO: Whose idea was it? 

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Resources: 
The McKinsey Podcast Episode: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/growth-marketing-and-sales/our-insights/analyzing-the-ceo-cmo-relationship-and-its-effect-on-growth
 

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