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StrategyCast

Lori Jones from Avocet Communications 594 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The StrategyCast podcast explores the nature of what it means to be at the helm of marketing decisions. Every episode is crafted to make people think, to spark some “aha!” moments, and to illustrate just how important a truly integrated marketing strategy and a solid, inspired brand presence are to success and longevity. Your host, Lori Jones, is the President & CEO of Avocet Communications, and she has over 30 years of integrated marketing experience. Lori has interviewed over 400 top business leaders on the show with backgrounds in B2B and B2C from brands such as General Motors, IBM, McDonald's, and Netsuite.

Episodes

The B2B Shortlist Is Forming Earlier. Will Your Brand Make the Cut?, feat. Victoria Albert
The B2B Shortlist Is Forming Earlier. Will Your Brand Make the Cut?, feat. Victoria Albert Oct 13, 2026 2314 The B2B shortlist is forming earlier than most marketers realize. Buyers are using AI, peers, independent research, and past experiences to evaluate vendors before they ever raise their hand, which means your brand may be in or out of consideration before sales sees a signal.Lori Jones talks with Victoria Albert, CMO of Infuse, about how marketers can influence this invisible buying window. They e
Why Better AI Doesn’t Automatically Lead to Better Marketing Decisions, feat. Tiffany Mullin-Radosevich
Why Better AI Doesn’t Automatically Lead to Better Marketing Decisions, feat. Tiffany Mullin-Radosevich Oct 6, 2026 1739 Better AI does not automatically produce better marketing decisions. As AI tools become widely available, the real advantage comes from proprietary customer understanding, trustworthy data, and the human judgment to know which insights actually matter.On StrategyCast, Lori Jones talks with Tiffany Mullin-Radosevich, VP of Growth Operations at AYTM, about the changing relationship between AI, consu
The “Why Should I Choose You?” Test Every Marketing Team Should Try, feat. John Ravaris
The “Why Should I Choose You?” Test Every Marketing Team Should Try, feat. John Ravaris Sep 29, 2026 2435 When growth slows, more marketing activity may only amplify a value proposition that is not differentiated enough. John Rivera explains how marketing leaders can answer the critical “Why should I choose you?” question, uncover what customers actually value, and turn differentiation into sustainable growth.In this StrategyCast conversation with Lori Jones, John Rivera, consultant, speaker, and auth
Why Moving Too Fast With AI Could Cost Your Brand Customer Trust, feat. Tara DeZao
Why Moving Too Fast With AI Could Cost Your Brand Customer Trust, feat. Tara DeZao Sep 22, 2026 2093 Moving fast with AI can create efficiency, but without the right guardrails, it can also put customer trust, brand authenticity, and customer relationships at risk. Tara DeZao joins Lori on StrategyCast to explain why responsible AI governance may become one of the most important competitive advantages for marketers.From AI-powered personalization and agents to customer service and generative cont
How AI Is Upending Buyer Behavior (And Smart Marketers Are Adapting), feat. Andrew Davis
How AI Is Upending Buyer Behavior (And Smart Marketers Are Adapting), feat. Andrew Davis Sep 15, 2026 2082 AI is changing how B2B buyers search, evaluate solutions, and decide which brands to trust. For marketers, that means traffic, leads, and traditional attribution metrics no longer tell the whole story.On StrategyCast, Lori Jones talks with Andrew Davis, SVP of Marketing and Sales at TextUs, about how AI is upending buyer behavior and forcing marketers to rethink their go-to-market strategies. Andr
The Belief Path: Turning Awareness Into Enduring Advocacy
The Belief Path: Turning Awareness Into Enduring Advocacy Sep 8, 2026 1715 Getting people to know your brand is not the finish line. The bigger strategic question is what happens next: Do they recognize you, trust you, believe in what you stand for, and eventually act on that belief?In this StrategyCast solocast, Lori introduces the Belief Path: know, recognize, trust, believe, and act. She explains how each stage builds on the one before it and why trust is the critical
How to Prove Marketing’s Impact on Revenue When Attribution Gets Messy, feat. Emily Popson
How to Prove Marketing’s Impact on Revenue When Attribution Gets Messy, feat. Emily Popson Sep 1, 2026 1860 Marketing attribution is getting messier as AI changes how buyers discover, research, and evaluate brands. Emily Popson, SVP of Marketing at CallRail, explains how marketing leaders can connect their strategy to revenue even when traditional first-touch and last-touch attribution no longer tell the whole story. Lori Jones and Emily explore a hybrid approach to marketing attribution that combines s
Why AI Won’t Fix Your Marketing Without Better Decision-Making, feat. Jeff Chancellor
Why AI Won’t Fix Your Marketing Without Better Decision-Making, feat. Jeff Chancellor Aug 25, 2026 1776 AI can make marketing faster, but it cannot fix weak decision-making. In this episode of StrategyCast, Lori Jones talks with Oversight CMO Jeff Chancellor about why marketing leadership in the AI era depends on trust, systems thinking, and the operating discipline behind the technology.As AI moves from experimentation into everyday business infrastructure, marketing leaders face a bigger challenge
AI Is Changing Buyer Behavior: Here’s Why Community Matters More Than Ever, feat. Carter Hostelley
AI Is Changing Buyer Behavior: Here’s Why Community Matters More Than Ever, feat. Carter Hostelley Aug 18, 2026 2398 AI is changing how B2B buyers research, evaluate, and choose vendors. As automation and AI-generated content become more common, trust, community, and authentic human relationships are becoming the real competitive advantage.In this episode of StrategyCast, Lori Jones sits down with Carter Hostelley, founder of Leadtail, to explore why community-driven marketing, advocacy, and credibility matter m
The Partnership Strategy That Builds Buyer Trust Faster Than Marketing Alone, feat. Fabian
The Partnership Strategy That Builds Buyer Trust Faster Than Marketing Alone, feat. Fabian Aug 11, 2026 1991 Most companies think growth comes from better marketing. In reality, the right strategic partnerships can build buyer trust, strengthen credibility, and accelerate revenue in ways marketing alone cannot.In this episode of StrategyCast, Lori Jones sits down with Fabian Eckstrom-French, Director of Partner Development at Guru, to explore how strategic alliances create competitive advantage far beyon
Don’t Let AI Kill Your Authenticity: Here’s What Brands Miss, feat. John Golden
Don’t Let AI Kill Your Authenticity: Here’s What Brands Miss, feat. John Golden Aug 4, 2026 2141 AI can help marketers move faster, but if it comes at the expense of authenticity and trust, it could do more harm than good.In this episode of StrategyCast, Lori Jones sits down with John Golden, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Coevera, to discuss why trust is becoming the most valuable competitive advantage in modern marketing. They explore how AI is changing the way brands communicate,
How IKEA, Pampers, and Visa Turned Marketing Into Cultural Movements, feat. Scott Goodson
How IKEA, Pampers, and Visa Turned Marketing Into Cultural Movements, feat. Scott Goodson Jul 28, 2026 2581 Brand strategy is changing. The brands creating lasting growth are not just running campaigns; they are building movements that people want to join.In this episode of StrategyCast, Lori Jones sits down with movement marketing pioneer Scott Goodson, founder of StrawberryFrog, to explore why movement thinking is replacing traditional advertising and how organizations of any size can rally customers,

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