💡 Elizabeth Clor, Chief Marketing Officer at Contegix, shares her experiences and insights on balancing the dual roles of a CMO as both a marketer and a business growth leader. She delves into how modern marketing roles have transformed with technological advancements, integrating storytelling with data to drive strategic growth. She also discusses the importance of active listening for aspiring marketing leaders looking to bridge the gap between marketing functions and executive business strategy.💡

"It's not only important for the CMO to think strategically, but also to pull the entire marketing team in to understand that strategy so everyone on the team understands how what they are doing drives toward that vision and goal." - Elizabeth Clor

Elizabeth highlights the evolving role of CMOs, urging them to step beyond traditional marketing into strategic business leadership. She emphasizes aligning with business goals, prioritizing pipeline conversion over lead generation, and leveraging customer experience (CX) as a B2B competitive edge. Strong C-suite partnerships are vital to achieving realistic growth targets, particularly with the CFO and CRO.

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