Ripping up the rulebook: Marketing’s new frontier

You relied on static GTM playbooks. They're failing fast in today’s AI landscape. Tune in to hear how Zach Vidibor is rethinking strategy in real time.

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    In this episode of Playbook Broken, we explore how traditional marketing playbooks are becoming obsolete in the rapidly changing landscape influenced by AI and shifting buyer behaviors.

    Marc sits down with Zach Vidibor, CEO of Octave, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in modern go-to-market strategies. The conversation delves into the intricacies of delivering personalized, contextually rich messaging and the evolving relationship between sales and marketing.

    Vidibor shares insights on the future of marketing, emphasizing the necessity of adaptive, real-time strategies to stay competitive.

    This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of today’s marketing and sales environment.

    Episode guide

    00:00: Introduction to Playbook Broken
    00:43: Guest introduction: Zach Vidibor, CEO of Octave
    01:30: The concept of generative GTM
    03:46: Challenges and realities of AI in marketing
    07:52: The future of sales and marketing collaboration
    13:59: The broken go-to-market playbook
    21:11: The playbook’s gonna break
    21:40: AI and organizational structure
    22:32: The future of software development
    23:52: Martech’s Law and technological change
    25:26: The impact of AI on competition
    26:52: Adapting to rapid changes
    30:26: Personal productivity insights
    33:14: Conclusion and final thoughts

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    Marc Sirkin
    Founder, Marc Sirkin Consulting

    Marc Sirkin is a former CEO, CMO, and digital transformation leader known for driving growth, innovation, and exits at iconic brands including Microsoft, PwC, and Autism Speaks. As Founder of Marc Sirkin Consulting and host of the “Playbook Broken” podcast, he helps executives navigate existential change by integrating AI, aligning teams, and accelerating outcomes. He led the integration of Third Door Media into Semrush post-acquisition by preserving editorial independence while transforming virtual events and launching AI-powered products.

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