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  Marketing Corner Episode 157: OOO: Marketing Over the Summer 22.07.2026 17мин

  It's that time of year. Offices empty, out-of-office replies everywhere, tumbleweeds in the hallway. Every year, the same debate kicks off: cut the ad budget or keep going?Every year, we watch people get it wrong.This week we talk through what we actually do with our budgets, our teams, and our sanity over the summer — including:Why "just cut spend" is the laziest move you can make when the entire market just got cheaperThe difference between a laptop task and a phone taskA stat we just started tracking that'll make you rethink how fast your sales team responds to inbound leadsThe one time I had to cut a family holiday short — and what it taught me about never taking vacation near month-end againAvailable wherever you listen to podcasts.
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  Episode 156: AI in Hiring 15.07.2026 29мин

  Lately, we've been hiring for a number of roles. Between us: 160-250 applications per role, cover letters with identical phrasing, and case study decks that all somehow have the same colors, the same structure, and the same *wrong* stats.This week, we talk about what it's actually like hiring in the age of AI — from both sides of the table.Including that time when:We saw the same incorrect stat in several candidates' decks during a case study process.How AI generated notes are becoming a crutch that is helping absolutely no one. How we're ditching take-home case studies entirely to see people think in real time without AI.How candidates can stand out in a sea of AI - spoiler alert: like all things related to AI, it's all about getting back to basics.Main takeaway: use AI to prep, cite your sources, and make it your own — because if you can't answer a probing question without your notes, the deck means nothing and you're probably not getting the job anyway.Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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  Episode 155: Overheard in... Marketing 08.07.2026 31мин

  "Overheard in..."You know the format. People overhear unhinged things in elevators, at conferences, in boardrooms, on the metro. Someone submits. It gets published. Everyone cringe-laughs. Repeat.This week, we did our own version — except it's the unhinged things people have actually said to us over the years in marketing. Some funny. Some baffling. Some that still keep us up at night.Including that time when:A senior sales leader was so confident and yet so VERY wrongA client preferred ChatGPT over agency adviceA member of the BoD wanted to scale direct trafficJen was asked to do a campaign that was so tone-deaf it hurtsAnd a question directed at one of us that would never have been asked of a man…We also get into the small-world problem of Nordic B2B SaaS — why the same bad actors keep getting recycled, why references matter more than people think, and why you really don't want to be on the wrong list.Chaotic, cathartic, and deeply relatable if you've ever had to smile through a truly unhinged stakeholder request.Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
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  Episode 154: When to F*ck it & Ship it. 01.07.2026 17мин

  The eternal tension: everything needs to go out yesterday, and everything needs to be perfect. Both are impossible at the same time. So what do you actually do?Casper and I got into this one properly — approval processes, legal reviews, AI-generated slop, and the campaign that went through every single layer of leadership... and still had a spelling mistake. Because of course it did.We cover:When to obsess over quality — and when to just ship itHow legal content changes your workflow in ways most marketers never deal withThe "80% perfect and done" rule and why it's actually a strategy, not carelessnessWhy the people who aren't doing the work are always the ones fixating on the typosRACI models, sign-off PDFs, and CYAIf you've ever had a stakeholder screenshot your social post to point out a grammar error while your team is publishing eight a day — this one's for you 
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  Episode 153: Dublin Calling: Inside HubSpot & LinkedIn 24.06.2026 26мин

  Dublin has become the Silicon Valley of Europe, home to the European headquarters of tech giants like Google, HubSpot, LinkedIn, and Meta.A few weeks ago, we both found ourselves there - Jen at LinkedIn HQ and Casper at HubSpot HQ - so this week we're comparing notes on what we learned from two of the biggest players in B2B tech.In this episode, we discuss:• How B2B companies can better leverage LinkedIn for AI visibility• Why HubSpot's partner ecosystem continues to outperform• The changes both platforms are making behind the scenes• The ideas that stood out, and the ones we'll probably never implement• What all of this means for marketers, sales teams, and revenue leadersIf you're interested in learning what the biggest tech companies in the space are seeing, but don't have the time, budget or inclination to go all the way to Dublin to find out for yourself, this episode has got you covered.
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  Episode 152: Silent GTM Growth Killers 17.06.2026 27мин

  We've all been there: pipeline's thin, the board wants more logos, and suddenly that off-ICP deal doesn't look so bad. But shortcuts have a funny way of catching up with you.This week we dig into the GTM moves that feel like a good idea at the time but quietly kill your growth in the long run. Between us, we've probably seen hundreds — maybe thousands — of companies make the same mistakes. At some point, you stop being surprised and you just can't ignore them anymore.In this episode, we unpack:Why your GTM budget is costing you way more than you thinkWhy "more leads" is almost never the silver bullet you hope it isThe ICP trap that makes the numbers look great until they aren'tIf you've ever said yes to a deal you knew wasn't quite right — this one's for you.
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  Episode 151: ChatGPT Ads 10.06.2026 29мин

  After a month away, we’re back with a topic marketers need on their radar: ChatGPT Ads.Casper shares early learnings from testing OpenAI’s new ad platform across B2B clients. The verdict? It’s a black box. Reporting is limited. Optimization is unclear. But early signals look promising.We unpack:What ChatGPT Ads actually look likeWhy the CPCs are surprisingly lowHow AI search is changing buyer behaviourWhy marketers are struggling with attributionWhether “AI visibility” deserves its own budgetIf you market in North America or Australia, this might be the cheapest experiment you’re not running yet.
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  Episode 150: When the AI Blob Comes for Your SaaS 29.04.2026 40мин

  What better way to celebrate our 150th episode than with a hypothetical about AI...How would you build a SaaS business that doesn’t get swallowed by AI?In this episode, we cover what founders, marketers, and operators should be thinking about now if they want to stay relevant as AI changes the rules faster than ever, including:Why some SaaS companies are losing product-market fit almost overnightThe role of proprietary data as one of the strongest AI-resistant moatsWhy hardware, human expertise, and service layers may become more valuable than ever.How community, owned media, and founder-led trust can protect your GTM strategyAnd so much more!If you’re building, marketing, investing in, or leading a SaaS company and wondering how to survive the AI blob coming for your town — this episode is for you 🫵
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  Episode 149: Applying a Growth Mindset 22.04.2026 29мин

  In this week’s episode, we dive into applying a growth mindset, in both work and our lives, including:What growth mindset actually looks like in how we think, talk to ourselves, and approach challengesA few common traps that can keep teams and individuals stuck in limiting beliefsWhy mindset matters so much at work, especially when testing new ideas and navigating changeSimple ways to build it into your team culture through better questions, reframing, and more empowering storiesAvailable wherever you listen to podcasts
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  Episode 148: Talent profiles: useful tool or corporate BS? 15.04.2026 30мин

  In this episode, we dig into what personality and talent profiles actually say about how people work, lead, and collaborate.We compare our own results (some painfully accurate), and unpack how different strengths shape everything from big ideas to actually getting things done.We cover:• Why some people are wired to start things, while others finish them• What gives you energy at work vs. what drains you• How talent profiles can change how you delegate and build teams• Why the people who frustrate you might be exactly who you need• Whether you should actually use these profiles in hiringThere is no perfect profile. But understanding how people work? That’s where the gold is.Main takeaway: self-awareness is good — team-awareness is better.
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  Episode 147: How Did We Even Get Here? Our Marketing Origin Stories 08.04.2026 31мин

  Listener request alert 🚨Every villain needs an origin story. The same goes for marketing nerds, we guess 🤷🏻‍♀️In this episode, we share our marketing origin stories and unpack the moments, mistakes, and lucky breaks that shaped our careers.From customer support and telemarketing to blogging, gaming, and speaking on stage, we reflect on how small decisions and unexpected opportunities stacked up over time and led us to where we are today.We cover:How solving everyday problems at work became the gateway into marketingWhy being good at a job is not always a reason to stay in itThe early mentors and opportunities that gave us our first real momentumThe side projects and risks that created career-defining momentsWhat we would do differently if we could start againThere was no master plan behind our careers. Just curiosity, a few risks, and a lot of saying yes to things outside our comfort zone.Main take away: no one has it all figured out. We certainly didn’t. If you’re wondering what could happen if you took a chance, this episode is for you.
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  Episode 146: Starting Strong: Your First 90 Days Without the Panic 18.03.2026 33мин

  In this episode, we follow Jen into her first week as a brand-new VP of Marketing, armed with a 90-day plan and just enough restraint to not flip the table on day one.We cover:Why you need a 90-day plan (unless chaos is your strategy)The difference between diagnosing, learning, and actually doing somethingHow to avoid the classic mistake of moving way too fast and breaking everythingGetting early wins that matter (not just looking busy)Navigating internal politics without becoming “that personExpectation setting: why you’re not doubling leads in week one, sorry!If you’ve ever started a new role thinking “I’ll just figure it out” (and immediately regretted it), this one’s for you
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  Episode 145: Our Hot Takes on the latest GTM Insights Report 2026 11.03.2026 37мин

  In this episode, we crack open a GTM insights report and react to the trends inside.Which findings hold up?Which ones need context?Which insights are the ones we can't ignore?And which ones deserve our patetned hot take?If the latest GTM trends are making your spidey sense tingle and you’re wondering whether it’s just you or something bigger going on, this episode is for you.The report we refer to is available here:https://www.levelequity.com/report/go-to-market-insights-2026/
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  Episode 144: Welcome to Ranting Corner 04.03.2026 32мин

  OK. That's it. We're done being diplomatic.This is the episode where we say what most marketers only vent about in Slack DMs.We call out:- Marketers who make the rest of us look bad- Leaders who have champagne taste on a tap water budget- Teams hiding behind AI buzzwords instead of fixing stuff- Companies that “go enterprise” by just raising prices- Strategy whiplash every six months- “Make it go viral” as an actual instructionNo frameworks. No filters. Just a brutally honest look at what’s making marketing harder than it needs to be.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s you… or the room — just go ahead and press play.
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  Episode 143: Is Your Marketing Team a Walking Red Flag? 25.02.2026 39мин

  In their careers, Jen and Casper have looked under the hoods of plenty of companies. And after a while, some patterns start to emerge...In this episode, they share the yellow, orange, and red flags that signal a marketing function might have some serious challenges.Some of the warning signs covered include:When the ICP really means “I Can Pay” and nothing moreWhen the data foundation is shaky, fragmented, or politicalWhen marketing operates as a reactive service desk for sales instead of a strategic partnerWhen leadership cracks are starting to show When "shiny object syndrome" is used to try and fix misalignmentWhen expectations are high but ownership is lowThis is an honest look at the signals that tells Casper and Jen whether theyre stepping into a marketing challenge — or an organizational one.
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  Episode 142: Quiet quitting. Or is it? 18.02.2026 27мин

  In this episode, we take on one of the most misunderstood workplace trends right now: quiet quitting.Is it really disengagement?Or just healthy boundary-setting?Is that necessarily a bad thing?Or are we missing something deeper?We challenge the mainstream definition and offer a sharper one.We also introduce a related but very different concept: quiet cracking.If you lead a team, manage people, or have ever felt stretched at work, this conversation may change how you think about disengagement, burnout, and accountability.Listen in and decide where you stand.
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  Episode 141: Trust for Sale: The G2 Acquisition 11.02.2026 29мин

  In this episode, we unpack a major shift in B2B software discovery.G2 is acquiring Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp, bringing four of the biggest review platforms under one owner.We cover:Is this a good thing or bad thing for Marketers? What does this mean for consumers?The real risk of monopoly pricing, pay-to-play dynamics, and fewer alternatives.Why review sites are under pressure as AI reshapes how buyers discover software.Available wherever you listen to podcasts
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  Episode 140: Let’s Get Hypothetical (Hypothetical) 04.02.2026 28мин

  Let's get into hypotheticalsLet me hear your budget talk, your budget talkIn this episode, we ask a hypothetical, yet revealing question:If you had to shift 20% of your marketing budget tomorrow, where would it come from and where would it go?Let’s get hypothetical, hypothetical.We cover:Why “low-intent” spend is getting far more budget than it deservesWhere experimentation should really live (and why most teams dont 'protect it)Why content, AI search visibility, and brand building deserve more money — even when they’re hard to measureWhy optimising for MQLs is still one of marketing’s favourite self-inflicted woundsLets challenge some sacred cows to focus on how buyers buy - not what looks good in a dashboard.
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  Episode 139: Predictions for 2026 28.01.2026 34мин

  In this episode, we ask a deceptively simple question:If you could reallocate 20% of your marketing budget tomorrow, where would you put it and what would you take it from?We cover:Why paid search and “low-intent” spend is eating far more budget than it deservesWhere experimentation should really live (and why most teams never protect it)Why content, AI search visibility, and brand building deserve more budget — even when they’re hard to measureWhy optimizing for MQLs is still one of marketing’s favorite own goalsTime to focus on how buyers actually buy — and not what looks good in a dashboard.
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  Episode 138: Growthforia Review: What It Really Takes to Launch a B2B Marketing Conference 21.01.2026 37мин

  In this episode, Casper and Jen debrief on the first-ever Growthforia — a sold-out B2B SaaS marketing conference launched from scratch in Copenhagen.Casper shares the real story behind the event:Why they built it (and what was missing in the market)How they sold 120+ tickets without a legacy brandWhat worked, what flopped, and what they'd never do againThe not-so-glamorous reality of organizing a first-time eventLessons on community building, brand exposure, and ROI for agency-led eventsYou’ll hear honest reflections on everything from technical mishaps to slide disasters, surprising channel performance (spoiler: email wins again), and why networking needs to be more than just wine at the end.If you’re a marketer thinking about running your own event—or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes—this one’s for you.Practical, unfiltered, and packed with takeaways.