Before you can chase leads, you need a strong foundation. In this episode of CMOs Offscript, we dig into the often-overlooked groundwork that drives sustainable marketing results. From sharpening positioning and messaging to truly understanding your buyers, we explore why skipping the fundamentals leads to wasted effort and “me-too” marketing.

We also tackle the tension between quick wins and long-term strategy—how to manage pressure for instant ROI, leverage conferences effectively, and align with sales on what really moves the needle. Whether you’re building a brand from the ground up or optimizing an established program, this conversation will help you prioritize the essentials that set you up for lasting growth.

In this episode of CMOs Offscript, Steve Tolle, Chief Technology and Product Officer at IgniteData, shares insights on the intersection of healthcare technology and marketing. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in clinical trials, the importance of thought leadership, and the need for effective marketing strategies in a noisy market. Steve emphasizes the value of building relationships and leveraging customer feedback to drive product development and marketing alignment. He also highlights the exciting future of healthcare technology, particularly with the integration of AI and the FHIR standard.

In this episode of CMOs Offscript, the hosts discuss the current trends in healthcare marketing, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and building genuine connections with clients. They explore how to navigate the complexities of the buyer's journey, the role of conferences in marketing strategies, and the evolving relationship between marketing and sales teams. The conversation highlights the need for internal marketing to ensure team alignment and the challenges of measuring marketing's contribution to revenue.