Listen "31. Don’t be dull. B2B different."
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, you'll hear antidote to dullness in the conversation with Joerg Klueckmann, Head of Marketing at Finastra, the largest financial technology business in the world. This episode explores the importance of creative vision in marketing and the challenges of executing that vision in complex organisations.Joerg Klueckmann shares his experience in managing tasks, aligning teams, and integrating marketing strategies within Finastra. He discusses the use of task management software like Clickup and the centralised ‘control tower’ tool which streamlines their go-to-market activities.Joerg also highlights the trend of centralising and decentralising marketing decision-making, allowing for specialisation while managing the complexity of a large organisation. And… the piece de resistance is when Joerg explains the creative vision behind Finastra TV and how they brought the idea to life.If you’re looking to streamline, improve collaboration, and align your teams, this episode is a must-listen. Joerg’s insights and practical tips will help you navigate the challenges of executing a creative vision in a complex marketing environment. About Joerg Klueckmann With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Joerg transformed global marketing organizations across the B2B software industry. He has led teams to become integrated, high performing and digital first. Joerg believes in focus, simplicity, and the courage to be different. He enjoys a good espresso and rides his mountain bike with passion. His superpower is endless positivity. Links Full show notes: Unicorny.co.uk LinkedIn: Joerg Klueckmann | Dom Hawes Websites: Finastra | Selbey Anderson Timestamped summary of this episode 00:01:12 - The Search for Creative Leadership 00:04:01 - The Importance of Product in Marketing 00:05:59 - The Transformation from Art to Science 00:08:15 - Incorporating Creative Vision into Marketing Strategy 00:12:40 - Importance of a Creative Vision 00:13:24 - Execution and Task Management 00:14:23 - Formulating Marketing Strategy 00:15:39 - Central Control Tower 00:18:50 - Marketing Alignment and the Sea of Sameness 00:25:31 - The Role of Marketing in Data Interpretation and Creativity 00:26:20 - The Conflict Between Data-Driven Marketing and Creativity 00:27:20 - The Creation of Finastra TV 00:29:03 - Benefits of Finastra TV 00:30:47 - Streaming Channel Strategy 00:37:39 - The Importance of Creative Concept in B2B Marketing 00:38:06 - Marketing Transformation in Enterprise 00:38:58 - Internal Agency and its Impact on External Agencies 00:39:50 - Finastra TV's Bold Vision 00:40:27 - Key Takeaways and Closing
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