199 Marketing Strategy in 2026 and Beyond

ABM Strategies in Healthcare Marketing

Manny introduced Saul Marquez, CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a global digital marketing agency specializing in healthcare, with extensive experience in healthcare sales and marketing. Manny outlined the agenda for the podcast episode, titled "Marketing Strategy in 2026 and Beyond," focusing on account-based marketing (ABM). Saul shared his expertise in ABM, highlighting his research and practical strategies for driving pipeline revenue and sales-marketing alignment in healthcare. The episode was set to be produced as an audio podcast with some video clips, running for 20-30 minutes, depending on the content's relevance.

Strategic Marketing for Business Survival

Saul, a marketing and sales expert with 20 years of experience in healthcare, discussed the importance of strategic marketing to prevent business failure. He highlighted that 50% of businesses fail within 5 years and 97% within 10 years due to lack of product demand, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach over tactical methods. Saul explained account-based marketing as a collaboration between marketing and sales to target strategic accounts that can generate the most revenue, using the 80-20 principle.

Account-Based Marketing Strategy Discussion

Saul and Manny discussed the principles and benefits of account-based marketing (ABM), emphasizing its effectiveness in targeting large enterprise clients like healthcare systems and its potential for significant business returns. Saul highlighted that only 17.3% of companies fully map out customer journeys, suggesting better documentation could enhance ROI. Common mistakes in ABM include failing to fully commit to the process and not documenting strategies, with only 28% of organizations documenting their content strategy, according to McKinsey research.

Business Strategy Documentation Insights

Saul discussed the importance of documenting business strategies, noting that only 28% of businesses have documented strategies, which presents an opportunity for those who do. He emphasized the role of human involvement in marketing strategies, particularly in account-based marketing, and highlighted how AI can both help and hinder these efforts. Manny inquired about Saul's service model, and Saul explained their 3D model, which stands for Discover, Define, and Deliver, and involves a thorough analysis of the client's needs in the initial phase.

Strategic Planning Framework Shift

Saul explained their business strategy shift from being a "doer" of tasks to focusing on strategic planning through a 3D framework of Discover, Define, and Deliver. He emphasized that the first two phases (Discover and Define) are crucial for setting clear goals and creating a roadmap for scalable growth, rather than simply executing tasks. Saul shared that their company learned this lesson through experience, moving away from the "hamster wheel" of constant task execution without clear direction.

Structured Marketing for Client Success

Saul shared his experience of significantly improving client success and personal job satisfaction through a structured approach to marketing that treats programs like employees with clear responsibilities and objectives. He explained how a healthcare distribution client transformed their marketing strategy by focusing on either awareness or leads rather than trying to achieve both through social media, and emphasized the importance of holding marketing programs accountable for specific outcomes.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator Lead Generation

Saul discussed strategies for leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator to generate leads and measure awareness, emphasizing the importance of setting clear KPIs and holding programs accountable. He shared success stories from working with clients, including creative marketing approaches like content co-creation and webinars, which led to meaningful business growth. Saul advised focusing on one key goal to drive success and highlighted the importance of determining the price one is willing to pay for achieving their goals. Manny invited listeners to learn more about Saul's work through the website outcomesrocket.com and encouraged them to consider the value of his advice in their own business endeavors.

 

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