39 • Making ABM Plans That Drive Real Outcomes – with Kartik Krishnan, ex-Beamery

Ryan speaks with ABM expert Kartik Krishnan about the intricacies of Account-Based Marketing (ABM). They discuss the importance of targeting the right accounts, and how to effectively engage with potential clients through personalised strategies. The conversation also covers the role of webinars, direct mail, and AI tools in enhancing ABM efforts, as well as how to measure success and scale these initiatives. Kartik emphasises the need for alignment between sales and marketing teams and the importance of founders being involved in the ABM process.

Takeaways

• ABM is a targeted approach to marketing, akin to spearfishing.
• Intentionality in targeting accounts is crucial for success.
• The right message must be delivered at the right time and place.
• Webinars can serve as effective tools for engagement and relationship building.
• Direct mail can be challenging to implement at scale.
• Metrics like Fit, Intent, Recency, and Engagement (FIRE) are essential for measuring ABM success.
• Scaling ABM requires a focus on intentionality and experimentation.
• AI tools can streamline the process of identifying target accounts.
• Existing clients provide valuable insights for ABM strategies.
• Founders should actively participate in ABM efforts to drive success.

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By Ryan James

Founder of Rocket SaaS