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Alessia Morichi is a global marketing leader and startup founder who I met while we were both at Google. She has since gone on to cofounded a health tech company in the US, and now leads MarCom for a health tech company in Milan, Italy.
Here’s some of my takeaways from this week’s episode…
1/ 🌱 Brand Growth Takes Time: Leaders often demand instant results, but brand building requires patience. Focus on establishing meaningful customer relationships rather than chasing short-term metrics, and create dashboard metrics that track both immediate and long-term impact.
2/ 🤝 Network Like Your Growth Depends On It: Actively maintain relationships with peers, mentors, and industry leaders. Especially in challenging industries, allies who understand your unique challenges are invaluable.
3/ 📊 Make Brand Data Digestible: Transform brand metrics into business language. Track specific KPIs like C-suite follower growth, media value of press mentions, and clear funnel progression. Present data in ways that resonate with revenue-focused stakeholders.
4/ 🎯 Balance Authority + Accessibility: Particularly in healthcare, find the sweet spot between expertise and approachability. Consider shifting from a “caregiver” to an “everyman” brand archetype to create more balanced customer relationships.
5/ 🔄 Create Content Virality Loops: Don’t just post content; engineer it to spread. Focus on content that encourages sharing and reaches beyond your current audience. Strategic timing and high posting frequency maintain algorithmic advantages.
6/ 💡 Partner with Purpose: Successful partnerships should deliver on short-term metrics, while also building toward a longer-term shared vision. It’s easy to fail in either direction.
7/ 📱 Social Media Needs Evolution: Today’s social strategy requires authentic, casual communication even from serious brands. Create content that feels native to each platform while maintaining brand integrity.
8/ 🎓 Theory + Practice = Growth: When building teams, balance theoretical knowledge with practical application. Give team members space to solve problems independently while providing strategic context and support.
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Where to find Alessia Morichi:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessiamorichi/
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In this episode, we cover:
00:00 Introduction and Marketing Success at Elty02:35 Brand Marketing vs Growth Marketing04:43 Breaking Out of Marketing Comfort Zones06:05 B2B and B2C Marketing Strategy08:39 Market Localization Insights11:04 Growing Sales 5X Through Strategic Partnerships13:15 Leveraging Networks and Influencers15:26 Overcoming Social Media Challenges18:48 Evolution of Social Media Marketing20:29 Managing Healthcare Brand Voice23:58 Measuring Brand Marketing Success27:56 Content Strategy and Frequency30:33 Finding the Right Agency Partners34:40 Marketing Roles Across Company Stages40:49 Teaching and Mentoring Marketing Professionals51:07 Lightning Round Q&A
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Obligatory disclaimer: I've worked at YouTube and Google for about a decade in various marketing teams. Nothing I say in my personal spaces is necessarily endorsed by them.
