Why YOUR Marketing NEEDS A Community! ft. Derek E. Weeks | Hard Corps Marketing Show | Ep. # 389
How can building a strong community help elevate your marketing strategy and keep your brand relevant in today's competitive landscape?
In this episode of The Hard Corps Marketing Show, we dive into the essential role that community plays in modern marketing. I sat down with Derek E. Weeks, Chief Marketing Officer at Katalon, to explore how building and nurturing communities can be just as crucial as focusing on product and brand.
Derek shares insights from his experience creating successful communities like All Day DevOps and Katalon’s community, highlighting the core principles of relevance, consistency, and trust. He challenges the common misconception that marketers need to constantly pitch products, advocating instead for genuine engagement and helpful interactions.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
- The critical role of community in driving marketing success
- How community-generated content can keep your brand relevant and top-of-mind
- The importance of trust and consistency in building lasting connections
If you're looking to grow your marketing efforts through authentic connections and long-term engagement, this episode is a must-listen!
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Connect with Derek:
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/derekeweeks/
- Twitter: www.x.com/weekstweets
- Company website: https://katalon.com/
- Book: https://unfairmindshare.com/book
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Casey Cheshire
CEO & Founder of Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Casey Cheshire is a marketer, serial entrepreneur, and adventurer. He has been in EO for close to 10 years and counts his relationships as a key reason for his continued success. Casey’s passion for podcasting led to him founding Ringmaster Conversational Marketing. Ringmaster helps B2B businesses launch podcasts that drive growth and revenue. Previously, Casey founded and ran Cheshire Impact for 10 years. It became the top Salesforce Pardot marketing automation solutions partner in the world before a successful exit in 2021. He is also a US Marine Corps Veteran where he served in the Infantry and deployed to some very hot climates. In his free time, Casey likes to skydive, climb mountains, and pretend to be a hungry bear for his two kids.