She's back! Everyone's favorite podcast guest, Chelsea Clement, returns to talk B2B trade shows on this week's episode. A nearly 10-year Littlefield Agency veteran, Chelsea has seen it all (hear her story about an attendee gone wild). From touch screens to product gamification, she discusses the good, the bad and the ugly of the trade show world.

In the end, it's all about getting those leads, which starts with personal interactions and continues on through CRM marketing efforts. So grab a cup of coffee (or maybe something stronger?) and hear Chelsea's tales from the trade show floor on this week's Little Talks.

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While the holiday season may seem to be dominated by B2C marketing, it's also a prime opportunity for B2B marketers to connect with customers in a much more personal way. On this week's podcast, Sam and Roop go through some ideas and tactics to help you stay in front of your B2B customers during the hectic and crowded holidays.

The main take away? Showcase your appreciation for your customers and employees in personal and genuine ways. It'll help strengthen relationships, and lays the groundwork for a dynamite 2025. Even small gestures can go a long way during the holiday season for all marketers, including B2B.

And next week we have a fan-favorite guest: Chelsea Clement!

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In this week's Little Talks, we round out our recaps from INBOUND24 by diving into friend of the show, Jay Schwedelson's sessions at HubSpot's annual marketing conference. The man knows email (and we've covered plenty of that knowledge on past episodes), so this time we focus in on a couple of new email-related items and some other interesting tidbits from his main stage presentation.

Jay’s top insight? Embrace lo-fi content! Over the past year, engagement on lo-fi videos has skyrocketed by 48%—and those unpolished, authentic moments on LinkedIn and Instagram are pulling in over 64% more interactions. As he says, “Nobody has a clue!”—test everything and don’t be afraid to fail.

Jay also dropped a heads-up about Apple’s iOS 18 updates shaking up email marketing, especially with its new tabbed inboxes that could shift brand emails to “Promotions” limbo. His advice? Make newsletters feel personal—they see nearly 50% higher open rates than generic brand emails. And in true Jay fashion, he wrapped it all up with some advice on starting a podcast (they’re a hidden gem) and tackling tough tasks with his “Eat the Frog” mentality. Catch the full episode for more of Jay’s tips!

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Amidst the busy travel season of Fall Break, Sam and Roop continue to recap nuggets they learned from their time spent at INBOUND. With 4.6 billion new pieces of content created every day, Neil Patel emphasizes that the real trick isn’t about churning out endless amounts of it; instead, focus on quality over quantity. Blogging, for example, still packs a punch for B2B companies, driving up organic traffic, brand inquiries, and even conversion rates. But here’s the kicker—most top-performing content isn’t brand new, it’s remixed.

And if you’re worried that your content needs to be polished to perfection, think again! Patel says lo-fi content is the way to go. In fact, those raw, unpolished videos you shot on your phone? They could get you 47% more views on LinkedIn than your fancy, edited pieces. So, whether you’re remastering old blog posts or getting casual with short-form video, there’s still plenty of room for creativity—and success—in today’s content landscape.

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Sam and Roop continue their recap of sessions from HubSpot's INBOUND24, this week jumping into everyone's favorite short-form video platform—TikTok. And if you're watching, this is the official debut of our new third camera focused on Junior Producer, Claudia Kelly! Now you can see a Gen Zer react in realtime to a millennial and Gen Xer.

In this episode the gang channels their notes from INBOUND speaker extraordinaire Dawn Dodson on how TikTok can be your brand's secret weapon for meeting your next customer. Spoiler alert: it's not about recycling your old content! TikTok craves originality, so it’s time to shine a spotlight on your company heroes—whether you're in B2B or B2C—and create fun, engaging content that’s made just for the platform. With an average user age of 30 and sky-high engagement, even “boring” industries like finance can have a blast here. The best part? Comments aren’t just comments—they’re your new content ideas! Tune in to learn how to turn that TikTok buzz into real business, all while keeping it fresh and fun.

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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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