GTM News Desk

By: Mark Kilens and Nick Bennett
  • Summary

  • Welcome to GTM News Desk, the podcast where Nick Bennett and Mark Kilens bring you real talk backed by real action. Twice a month, we cut through the noise to deliver the essential resources, news, and expert takes you need to create impactful, People-first GTM motions. From trending topics to clickbait headlines, we sift through the clutter to highlight what truly matters in the world of B2B Go-to-Market. With nearly 25 years of combined experience working with top B2B brands like Drift and HubSpot, we’re sharing our insights and advice to help you navigate the best (and worst) GTM strategies. Whether you’re a startup founder or a CMO, tune in to GTM News Desk for analysis, candid discussions, and actionable tips that prioritize people and drive real results.
    © 2025 Mark Kilens and Nick Bennett
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Episodes
  • The Importance of Customer-Focused Messaging with Emma Stratton
    Jan 28 2025

    How is AI reshaping productivity in go-to-market strategies?

    What does Benedict Evans’ AI Eats the World report reveal about the future of large language models?

    How can businesses craft messaging that resonates with customers while avoiding jargon overload?


    Those are the three big topics we’re covering in this episode of GTM News Desk. We’re joined by Emma Stratton, Founder of Punchy and author of Make It Punchy, who dives into the art of creating impactful B2B messaging, the challenges of internal alignment, and why clarity always trumps confusion. Emma explores how to simplify complex tech products, connect with customers on a human level, and ensure your messaging stands out in an increasingly automated world.

    Jump into the action:

    (00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk
    (05:01) Building AI infrastructure for future efficiency
    (07:09) Multi-agent networks redefine marketing automation
    (11:42) Strategic storytelling with Emma Stratton
    (15:39) Defining niche language in B2B tech
    (17:51) How complex messaging dilutes company value
    (21:05) Simplifying tech messaging for broader understanding
    (25:06) Butterdocks’ focused approach to messaging
    (28:26) Why strategy and writing must remain separate
    (32:15) Starting with the mind before using AI for polish
    (32:59) Why ChatGPT often outputs jargon-filled content

    To hear Emma Stratton’s insights on making tech messaging more human, aligning cross-functional teams in messaging projects, and why clarity trumps persuasion in the B2B space, check out the extended conversation on the TACK Insider: https://tackinsider.com/


    Connect with Emma Stratton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-stratton-punchy/


    Our sources from today’s headlines:

    https://www.ben-evans.com/presentations

    https://simple.ai/p/3-predictions-for-the-future-of-ai-agents-in-2025?utm_source=simple.ai&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=3-predictions-for-the-future-of-ai-agents-in-2025&_bhlid=be8e6290ec95044ca037dd6eefe520d0da7fe374


    Produced in partnership with: https://shareyourgenius.com/

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    36 mins
  • Startups are Cheaper to Build, OpenAI launches SearchGPT, Klue’s Compete Network for Product Marketers (with Klue's Katie Berg)
    Jan 14 2025

    Why is it easier to launch a startup than to achieve sustainable growth?


    What impact will OpenAI's SearchGPT have on the search experience?

    How is Klue’s Compete Network helping product marketers gain a competitive edge?


    Those are the three big topics we’re covering in this episode of GTM News Desk. We’re joined by Katie Berg, VP Marketing at Klue, who explores insights on community-led growth, the role of competitive analysis, and the innovative ways Klue is integrating AI. Katie dives into the challenges of audience building, the value of creating genuine connections, and how Klue’s Compete Network is setting a new standard for competitive intelligence in marketing.

    Jump into the action:

    (00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

    (01:30) Startups are Cheaper to Build, But More Expensive to Grow

    (05:52) OpenAI Launches SearchGPT

    (13:25) The Role of Community in Brand Loyalty

    (15:40) What is The Compete Network?

    (17:00) Creating Value-Driven Content Partnerships

    (23:16) Influencer Marketing Strategies That Work

    (23:45) How Big is The Production Team Behind The Compete Network

    (25:17) How to Turn Subscribers into Communtiy Members

    (29:50) Compete Network and Klue’s Approach to Community


    To hear Katie Berg’s insights on fostering community-led growth, leveraging competitive insights for more innovative product strategies, and integrating AI for a more compelling customer experience, check out the extended conversation on the TACK Insider: https://tackinsider.com/

    Connect with Katie Berg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiepberg/

    Our sources from today’s headlines:

    https://andrewchen.com/startups-are-cheaper-to-build-more-expensive-to-grow/

    https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/31/24283906/openai-chatgpt-live-web-search-searchgpt


    Produced in partnership with: https://shareyourgenius.com/

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    36 mins
  • AI for CX and CS, and Customer-Led Growth (with Champion’s Gianna Scorsone)
    Nov 12 2024

    What does Zendesk’s new AI solution mean for the future of customer experience?

    How is the new company Agency reinventing customer success to empower teams?

    Can customer-led growth really drive sustainable revenue?


    Those are the 3 big topics we’re covering on this episode of GTM News Desk. We’re joined by Gianna Scorsone, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Champion, to share her insights on customer-led growth as a strategic revenue driver. She explores how customer marketing can closely align with customer success to improve metrics like win rates, time to close, and retention.


    Jump into the action:

    (00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

    (01:16) Zendesk’s New AI-Powered Solution for Intelligent CX

    (05:32) New Company Called "Agency" Boosts Customer Success with AI

    (10:25) What is Customer-Led Growth?

    (16:39) Biggest Mistakes In Partnering With Customers To Drive Growth

    (19:19) Driving Customer-Led Growth Across Pre- and Post-Sale Strategies

    (22:13) Should You Source Or Influence In Campaigns?

    (23:45) People-first Customer-Led Growth


    To hear Gianna Scorsone’s insights on activating customer champions, designing impactful reference programs, and aligning teams for customer-led growth, check out the extended conversation on the TACK Network: https://tacknetwork.com/

    Connect with Gianna Scorsone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannascorsone/

    Our sources from today’s headlines:

    https://www.techedgeai.com/zendesk-unveils-ai-powered-omnichannel-innovations-to-elevate-cx/
    https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/16/after-selling-drift-ex-hubspot-exec-launches-ai-for-customer-success-managers/


    Produced in partnership with: https://shareyourgenius.com/

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    25 mins

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