The Marketing Center of Excellence
The Marketing Center of Excellence

The Marketing Center of Excellence

Lane Houk

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The Marketing Center of Excellence (MCoE) is a community of marketers and agency owners that collaborate and provide leadership, best practices, research, support, training, software and digital technology to help community members drive performance and scale their agencies. 

Our podcast focuses on interviewing experts in the industry to glean best practices, strategies and mistakes to avoid for agencies and marketing executives.

Recent Episodes

October 2023 MCOE Masterclass|  Framing the Journey of Building Out the Agency Martech Stack.
NOV 13, 2023
October 2023 MCOE Masterclass| Framing the Journey of Building Out the Agency Martech Stack.
<p>For October Masterclass, Lane Houk, our insightful host at the Marketing Center of Excellence, sets the stage for a forward-looking discussion on navigating the upcoming holiday season and brainstorming cutting-edge ideas for 2024. However, the spotlight of this session shines brightly on the backbone of agency success - the agency technology stack.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Our host Lane delves into the intricate landscape of marketing technology, stressing the pivotal role of a well-crafted CRM and project management software in scaling an agency. With a call to align chosen solutions with the technology stack, Lane emphasizes the transformative power of integration among diverse software tools. Drawing from personal experience, Lane illustrates how their company achieved a seamless and efficient workflow through thoughtful software integration.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The importance of a condensed and integrated technology stack takes center stage, as Lane shares insights on how such a foundation enables agency owners to step back from the daily grind without compromising growth. Their own experience of distance from the business serves as a testament to the effectiveness of having robust systems in place.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Lane passionately advocates for a strategic approach to building the marketing technology stack, advocating for sacrifice of unnecessary features in favor of streamlined efficiency. The session concludes with an invitation for questions, paving the way for the next master class to delve deeper into this critical aspect of agency success.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In essence, Lane leaves us with a profound understanding of how a well-crafted technology stack isn't just a tool; it's a catalyst for transforming an agency owner's life and steering the agency towards unparalleled success.</p> <p>To learn more about the Marketing Center of Excellence, please visit our website at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVRhRTM1MmFIRVF6SzhCejdOUGJ4LXJSNWFDUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNGxITm5NdzhObG9yNnR6ZGx5dzVaY2otN1JWVnhCUllIQVVQOUtnZkczNVV6ajhfX1ZOQ0JFUW5tVEUteS1rVFBYTXlFVExsM0dmUGtwdWdfcC1yUVlpdThFVWhwdlJsTFBiX2IwYkhXZ01UZ0pIQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fthemarketingcoe.com%2F&amp;v=fK_io1JoJps" target="_blank">https://themarketingcoe.com</a></p>
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44 MIN
MCOE Best Practices Spotlight: Justin Rondeau President  | Invisible PCC | PPC and SEM expert.
OCT 25, 2023
MCOE Best Practices Spotlight: Justin Rondeau President | Invisible PCC | PPC and SEM expert.
<p>Welcome to another compelling episode of the Marketing Center of Excellence Best Practices Spotlight, a captivating voyage that brings together marketing visionaries and pioneers. I'm your host, Lane Houk, and in these episodes, we shine a spotlight on industry luminaries, extracting invaluable insights from their realms of expertise. Today, we are privileged to engage in a conversation with Justin Rondeau, a renowned authority in the fields of PPC and SEM.</p> <p>In this episode of the MCOE Best Practices show, Justin Rondeau, the president of Invisible PC, is our special guest. He shares his professional journey in marketing and encourages viewers to check out his LinkedIn profile. Justin started in marketing by running a small software company and later worked at Digital Marketers for seven years. He then spent some time at Teamwork.com in the software realm. Justin talks about the substantial amount of money spent on Google ads and his preference for working with smaller agencies. We also discuss his decision to partner with Avi and Invisible PPC to improve post-click experiences for agencies. </p> <p>The importance of optimizing the post-click experience and combining PPC and SEO strategies is highlighted. Free training resources and webinars are available for agencies interested in learning about PPC services. This concludes the pros and cons of hiring a PPC specialist internally or outsourcing to a white-label fulfillment house.</p> <p>The Marketing Center of Excellence is a dynamic community of marketers and agency owners who come together to foster collaboration, offer guidance, share best practices, conduct research, provide support, deliver training, and leverage cutting-edge digital technology—all with the collective goal of empowering community members to enhance performance and grow their agencies.</p>
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48 MIN