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Does Marketing Get Any R-E-S-P-E-C-T?

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June 8, 2021
Does Marketing Get Any R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
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This tweet from LinkedIn organic growth marketer Vedika Bhaia sparked a big conversation.

Selling the concept of marketing to leadership is such a major pain point, Privy CMO Dave Gerhardt made a video satirizing the problem.

“Big idea!” the CEO character says. “Branded Frisbees!”

The marketer groans.

“Big idea!” the CEO character says. “Branded Frisbees!” The marketer groans.

Now, every client will need some explanation of your work. “We just have to make it our job to educate them,” said marketing communications strategist Melissa Hensley.

But no amount of explanation can solve a trust issue. 

“The issue is whether or not they trust you enough and will give you enough freedom to do your job,” said Globe Post Media CEO Mahir Zeynalov. “It is about the client’s character, not the level of marketing knowledge.”

What do you need leaders to understand before you’ll work for them?

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Mae Rice is editor in chief at MarketerHire. A long-time content marketer, she loves learning about the weird and wonderful feedback loops that connect marketing and culture.
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Does Marketing Get Any R-E-S-P-E-C-T?

September 8, 2023
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Selling the concept of marketing to leadership is such a major pain point. "The issue is whether or not they trust you enough and will give you enough freedom to do your job, it is about the client’s character, not the level of marketing knowledge."

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This is an excerpt from MarketerHire's weekly newsletter, Raisin Bread. To get a tasty marketing snack in your inbox every week, subscribe here.

This tweet from LinkedIn organic growth marketer Vedika Bhaia sparked a big conversation.

Selling the concept of marketing to leadership is such a major pain point, Privy CMO Dave Gerhardt made a video satirizing the problem.

“Big idea!” the CEO character says. “Branded Frisbees!”

The marketer groans.

“Big idea!” the CEO character says. “Branded Frisbees!” The marketer groans.

Now, every client will need some explanation of your work. “We just have to make it our job to educate them,” said marketing communications strategist Melissa Hensley.

But no amount of explanation can solve a trust issue. 

“The issue is whether or not they trust you enough and will give you enough freedom to do your job,” said Globe Post Media CEO Mahir Zeynalov. “It is about the client’s character, not the level of marketing knowledge.”

What do you need leaders to understand before you’ll work for them?

Mae Rice
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Mae Rice is editor in chief at MarketerHire. A long-time content marketer, she loves learning about the weird and wonderful feedback loops that connect marketing and culture.

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