B2B Marketing Revolution: Creativity vs. Corporate BS in Tech Industry Portfolio Career Mastery and Authentic Personal Branding with Jon Buckthorp
🚀 Tech, Marketing, and a Football Obsession—What Could Go Wrong?
In this episode of TechBurst Talks, Charles sits down with his old mate Jon Buckthorp—Commercial Director of Differentiated, founder of Jon B Studios, and the kind of guy who juggles marketing, content, board advisory roles, and a questionable football allegiance (looking at you, Lincoln City).
They cut through the noise of B2B marketing, diving into the strategies that separate industry leaders from the pack.
What You'll Learn About B2B Marketing Excellence
🔥 Key Insights for Marketing Leaders:
- Creativity as a secret weapon in tech marketing strategies
- Personal branding authenticity versus corporate messaging
- Portfolio career development and multi-role management
- B2B marketing innovation beyond traditional approaches
- 5G marketing challenges and breakthrough strategies
- Women's sports marketing and underserved audience opportunities
Deep Dive: From Corporate Giant to Marketing Entrepreneur
Discover Jon's journey from Vodafone to building his portfolio career, including the creation of Differentiated for B2B creativity and Jon B Studios for influencer marketing redefinition. Learn how to stay authentic in a world of corporate BS while building genuine impact.
Marketing Strategy Breakthroughs:
- Deliberate marketing approaches that cut through industry noise
- Creative B2B campaigns that deliver measurable business results
- Innovative marketing techniques for complex technology products
- Personal brand building without losing professional credibility
- Women's Sports Alliance and promoting underrepresented markets
Show Notes & Timestamps
01:15 Welcome to TechBurst Talks with Jon Buckthorp 02:05 Jon's Journey in Tech and Marketing 04:00 The Birth of a Portfolio Career 05:10 Inside Differentiated: Creativity in B2B Marketing 06:36 Jon B Studios: Influencer Marketing Redefined 08:15 Challenges and Triumphs of Personal Branding 17:40 The Women's Sports Alliance: Promoting Women in Sports 19:45 Future Goals and Aspirations 21:30 B2B Tech Marketing: The Good, The Bad, and The Creative 22:50 Deliberate Marketing Strategies 23:33 B2B Marketing Success Stories 26:35 Challenges in 5G Marketing 28:20 Innovative Marketing Approaches 33:25 Personal Reflections and Career Advice 36:05 Fun and Personal Questions 41:40 Closing Remarks
About the Guest: Jon Buckthorp
Jon Buckthorp is Commercial Director of Differentiated and founder of Jon B Studios, bringing deep expertise in B2B tech marketing, creative strategy, and personal brand development. His portfolio career spans telecoms marketing, content creation, and sports marketing innovation through the Women's Sports Alliance.
Essential Resources for Marketing Professionals Connect with Jon's Work:
- Differentiated: Website | LinkedIn
- Women's Sports Alliance: [Website](Web Site) | LinkedIn
- Follow Jon: LinkedIn | X | BlueSky
- Download: Differentiated's "Art and Science Research Report"
Raw Insights on Career and Creativity
This episode delivers no-BS lessons on career development, creativity, and making genuine impact in B2B tech marketing. From Vodafone corporate experience to entrepreneurial ventures, Jon shares the brutal truth about building authentic personal brands while driving business results.
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This one's raw, insightful, and packed with practical lessons on career development, creativity, and making an impact in B2B tech marketing. Tune in, laugh a little, and maybe even learn something about football along the way.
