It’s that time of year again—2025 planning is upon us! In this week’s episode of Little Talks, Sam and Roop break down everything you need to know to build a successful B2B strategy for the year ahead. 

They emphasize content marketing can play a huge role in your 2025 strategy. Blogs, podcasts, and even short-form video all play a role in creating an ongoing dialogue with your audience, inviting them to participate instead of just pushing messaging at them.

Littlefield’s own Ditch Witch: Beyond the Moon, is a great example of a tool for engaging both current customers and prospects. By offering value beyond traditional advertisements, brands can build lasting relationships and create content that keeps people coming back for more.

AND...Brenda is BACK! We are so happy to have her back at the agency! Thanks for tuning in, and we will see you next week.

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This week, the Boston trio—Sam, Roop, and our very own Senior Client Engagement Manager, Joy Hulver—got together in the studio to unpack their experiences from HubSpot’s INBOUND 2024. Since Sam and Roop gave their highlights last week, this episode is all about Joy’s favorite moments from the conference.

Joy goes into influencer marketing, where she introduces the concept of “narrative transportation,” showing how consumers connect with influencers on a personal level. The crew touches on some marketing trends like SEO and shifting search trends. For instance, younger audiences are turning to TikTok and ChatGPT instead of the classic search engines.

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The energy was ELECTRIC as the Littlefield Agency team touched down in Boston for INBOUND 2024, HubSpot’s annual marketing conference. This year, Roop, Sam, and Senior Client Engagement Manager Joy Hulver attended INBOUND. The crew learned everything from LinkedIn ad strategies to the latest in AI-driven marketing with HubSpot’s newly released “Breeze”—a tool to help marketers tackle complex tasks with ease.

Beyond the sessions, we had the chance to reconnect with clients and industry peers (including our good friend Jay Schwedelson)! As we continue to unpack all that we learned, stay tuned for our upcoming debrief with Joy where we’ll dive deeper into our favorite sessions and how these insights will shape our approach moving forward. 

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As Roop would say, "It's the most wonderful time of the year" (and no, he's not talking about Christmas)! It's time for HubSpot's annual marketing conference, INBOUND. This year marks Roop's third time attending, but he’s not going alone. Sam and Senior Client Engagement Manager, Joy Hulver, will be joining him in Boston for a jam-packed agenda covering B2B marketing trends, harnessing AI in the workplace, content strategies, email marketing, and more.

With an impressive line-up of speakers, including podcast favorite Jay Schwedelson and none other than Deadpool himself, Ryan Reynolds, this year's INBOUND promises to be one of HubSpot's biggest yet.

Tune in as Roop and Sam share a quick preview of the sessions they're excited about, along with their best attempts at some questionable Boston accents. And be sure to check back in two weeks for a full recap of INBOUND 2024!

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As we gear up for Labor Day weekend, Sam welcomes a special guest to Little Talks this week: John Amatucci, a seasoned B2B photographer who’s been capturing amazing shots with us for 20 years! 

In this episode, John shares his creative process and how he tackles the challenge of making B2B photography stand out, even when working with large industrial equipment. He also dives into how AI is shaking up the photography game—not as a competitor, but as a powerful tool that boosts creativity and efficiency.

Curious to see more of John’s work? Make sure to check out his website for a peek into his world behind the lens. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

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It’s been a while since we chatted about artificial intelligence. For well over a year now, we’ve seen both the positives and negatives of this rapidly growing technology. But where do we stand in mid-2024? This week, Roop and Sam talk about where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we use AI ourselves—and possibly how you might use it for your B2B brand.

We also cover new players in the game, from Apple to Google. AI is more than just ChatGPT, and it’s more than just a tool to do your homework, write your emails, or give you ideas for Christmas presents.

Artificial intelligence continues to be a game-changer when used correctly, saving valuable time and resources in nearly every corner of the working world.

So join us as we jump back into the world of AI!

— Brandon, Brenda, Claudia, Roop and Sam

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As we are getting closer and closer to the upcoming election, we thought we would discuss perceived marketing challenges we often hear. With some handy charts and graphs, Sam explains how brands need to be more strategic with their timing and placement during election seasons, making sure that their messaging remains relevant.

Since the 2016 presidential election, digital ads have become a staple in political campaigns, leading to significant increases in competition and costs. This trend continued in 2020, with political ad spending reaching a staggering $8.5 billion. The steady flow of political dollars into the market often starts bidding wars for prime advertising slots, driving up costs and making it difficult for small-to-medium-sized brands to maintain visibility.

How do you deal with election season as a marketer? We have some thoughts.

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This week, we cover a question we hear from time to time from our B2B prospects: Does content marketing work?

Our short answer: Yes!

Today’s B2B customers are more empowered than ever before. They conduct their own research, seek out info online, and are hesitant to engage with sales reps until they’re well-informed about a product or service. B2B sales cycles can also be long and complex, with multiple decision-makers involved. Content marketing can help you stay top-of-mind with your prospects throughout their buying journey, providing them with valuable information and influence at each stage, nurturing them towards a purchase—and just as important—a repurchase.

So listen in as Roop and Sam discuss content marketing's place in your B2B marketing strategy, and offer some opportunities you might not have considered.

And come back next week when we tackle marketing challenges in an election year!

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Question we get ALL THE TIME: How can I close the loop on a lead sent to our dealer network? In this week's episode, Sam and Roop discuss some solutions to this problem we've seen WORK. Proper attribution is key to creating better, more targeted and cost-effective marketing campaigns, so if squeezing more value out of your marketing budget is on your To Do List, this podcast is for you.

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In this week's episode, Sam and Roop dive into everything from the bittersweet farewell to our summer interns to the surprising news from Google. Our interns—Tatum, Careena, and Lauren—have been a whirlwind of creativity, even making a TikTok that went viral with over 92,000 views! As they head off to new adventures, we can't help but feel a mix of pride and a touch of sadness. It’s been a fantastic summer with these bright minds adding a fresh perspective to our work. 

But, let's get real, Google did WHAT?? The unexpected decision to keep third-party cookies around a bit longer has sent everyone into a spiral. This pivot is a game-changer for marketers everywhere, and we break down what it means for you and your digital strategies. It's not just about the technical jargon; it's about understanding how these shifts impact our everyday work and the ads we see, especially since many had been preparing for a world without these tracking tools. 

Roop and Sam do their best to explain what this news means for your B2B brand. If you have more detailed questions or need specific advice, feel free to reach out to Chris Kizer, our in-house expert at the agency.

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