Kate Bullis | CMO Confidential | A Top Search Executive's View of Tech, Marketing & the Marketplace

CMO Confidential

A CMO Confidential Interview with Kate Bullis, Global Marketing Practice Leader and Managing Director at ZRG Partners. Kate discusses the "growth renaissance" occuring in tech, B2B, and Private Equity where marketing is emerging as a growth driver, why companies in transition often look for new talent, and "what a difference maker" great marketers are to companies. Key topics include: why diversity of skills on boards is important; why many companies are moving away from pattern matching and playbook hiring; and key questions to ask in the interview process including picking up on "the little things." Listen in to hear why you should never take a position where Marketing is "The Yes Center."

Discover the truth behind today's CMO job market in this insightful episode of CMO Confidential! Join Mike Linton, a seasoned five-time CMO, as he dives deep into the current state of the chief marketing officer landscape with Kate Bullis, Global Marketing and Revenue Practice Leader and Managing Director at ZRG Partners. Kate brings invaluable experience, handling 20 to 25 executive marketing assignments annually, and she’s here to share her expert insights.

Key topics include the fluctuating demand for CMO roles, the impact of economic corrections on marketing opportunities, and the evolving expectations of marketing leadership in B2B and enterprise technology sectors. Tune in to hear Kate's perspective on how companies in transition and transformation are always in need of new marketing leadership, and the critical differences in hiring trends between public, private, and venture capital-backed companies.

Understand the essential qualities and strategic mindset required for aspiring CMOs to navigate and succeed in today’s competitive job market. Kate also shares practical advice on avoiding the "yes center" trap and emphasizes the importance of qualitative skills in leadership roles.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - Job Market Trends

03:46 - B2B Market Revival

07:17 - Understanding Company Types

12:28 - Search Duration Insights

14:55 - Importance of Marketing

16:40 - Marketers on Corporate Boards

18:53 - Consumerization in Marketing

20:02 - Identifying Marketing Believers

28:24 - Tips for Aspiring CMOs

31:38 - Funniest Marketing Stories

33:40 - Outro

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