Insights into Demand Generation and Growth Marketing with Amit Prakash
In this episode of the Launch Gravy podcast, host Larry Weber interviews Amit Prakash, a seasoned CMO with extensive experience in demand generation and growth marketing. Amit shares his journey from his grad school days to working with leading tech companies like AWS, CloudFlare, and SurveyMonkey. The discussion covers key aspects of demand generation, such as customer acquisition, engagement, adoption, and retention, highlighting various strategies and metrics for success. They also explore the distinctions and overlaps between demand gen and growth marketing, providing valuable insights for both new and experienced marketers. The episode emphasizes the importance of alignment, careful planning, and thorough understanding of customer profiles to achieve successful product launches.
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LG Episode 7 Amit Prakash
00:10 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:55 Amit's Journey into Demand Generation
03:29 Key Concepts in Demand Generation
04:08 Adoption and Retention Strategies
08:01 Demand Generation vs. Growth Marketing
10:20 Understanding MQLs and Sales Collaboration
18:07 The Role of Demand Gen in Organizations
23:17 Successful Product Launches
28:11 Navigating Product Launch Challenges
28:40 Balancing Market Competition and Partnerships
29:27 The Importance of Continuous Product Iteration
30:18 SEO and Naming Strategies for Product Success
31:30 Launching Zero Trust Products at Cloudflare
32:24 Defining Ideal Customer Profiles
36:06 The Role of Executive Engagement in Launches
38:31 Effective Demand Generation Strategies
42:10 Aligning Goals and Metrics for Success
49:21 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
