How can deep audience research transform your marketing effectiveness?

This special Hard Corps Marketing Show takeover episode features an episode from the Connect To Market podcast, hosted by Casey Cheshire. In this conversation, Casey sits down with KB Burdette, Growth Advisor at Del Sol Digital. KB shares her unique path from working at Target Corporation to founding her own digital agency, and how curiosity and community have fueled her success.

KB dives into the power of audience research- not just why it matters, but exactly how to do it. She breaks down practical, repeatable methods marketers can use right now, including how to leverage trade show content, insights platforms like 6Sense, and focused customer segments to uncover what really resonates. She also emphasizes the importance of documenting your process, using filters strategically, and evolving your messaging based on what you learn. With an approach grounded in experimentation, clarity, and relevance, KB gives marketers a framework to build smarter, more effective campaigns.

In this episode, we cover:

• How audience research fuels more effective marketing strategies
• Actionable ways to uncover insights and test your messaging today
• Why starting with top customers leads to sharper campaigns
• The role of community and curiosity in long-term marketing success

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Connect with KB:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenburdette/  
• Company website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/del-sol-digital/about/  

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• YouTube: https://youtu.be/mvWcLwTxQHY

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