In this episode of Scrappy ABM, host Mason Cosby invites Liam Moroney, CEO of Storybook Marketing, to explore the often-debated relationship between brand building and sales activation—especially within Account-Based Marketing (ABM). They dive into how brand awareness drives long-term success, the importance of measuring brand metrics effectively, and how to maintain a balance between quick wins and sustained growth.
Guest Bio:
Liam Moroney is the CEO of Storybook Marketing. With a background in demand generation and a passion for brand strategy, Liam brings a unique perspective on balancing short-term activation with long-term brand building. His advocacy for measuring and prioritizing brand awareness has made him a notable voice in marketing effectiveness and MarTech discussions.
00:32 Introduction to Liam Moroney and the episode’s focus
01:25 Popular marketing chart showing short-term sales activation vs. long-term brand building
03:00 Mason’s background in sales and marketing
05:58 Liam’s perspective on brand awareness in marketing
12:07 Debate on balancing brand building with sales activation
18:48 Why brand metrics matter for marketing effectiveness
26:00 Measuring brand metrics effectively
35:37 Brand awareness in ABM programs
44:55 How Scrappy ABM approaches building its own ABM program
47:46 Impact of budget cycles on marketing effectiveness
54:58 Final thoughts on why brand awareness is crucial
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LINKS MENTIONED
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoncosby/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marketingmason
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