We’re diving into the topic of Analyst Relations and why it's a critical aspect of modern marketing. In this episode, Joely Urton, Senior Director Analyst Relations at Splunk & Lauren Vaccarello, CMO at Salesloft pull from their own experience to describe how the AR and CMO relationship can impact your company's reputation and how you can leverage it to your advantage. Whether you're new to the field or a marketing veteran, Joely and Laruen will help you better understand the role of analyst relations in marketing.

Key Takeaways

• The Analyst Relations function is an important strategic function for the B2B marketer.
• Analyst Relations allow CMOs to differentiate their portfolio by raising awareness and providing knowledge.
• Having a relationship with the right analysts can help executives get the information they need or to get urgent critical questions answered quickly.

“Analyst relations allows you to differentiate your portfolio. How do you value that for your end user, customers, and clients? Through analysts – their whole job is to write about technology and evolution of technology, and why it matters for the customer.” - Joely Urton

“If you are a B2B marketer with a technology solution, analyst relations is one of the most important and one of the most strategic functions that you'll have.” - Lauren Vaccarello

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