Think Like a Brand: Strategies for Publisher Growth and Engagement

Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast

"Publishers need to think like scrappy consumer brands—focus on creating content that excites and engages your audience, whether it's through thematic newsletters, short-form videos, or leveraging user-generated content. The key is to work smarter, not harder. Repurpose assets, test new channels like TikTok, and build authentic relationships by putting a human face to your brand. If you prioritize driving value for your audience, the traffic, engagement, and revenue will follow. - Greg Rollett, Head of Growth at The Grommet Welcome to Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast, the most valuable podcast for business leaders who need a boost in revenue and business growth. I'm your host, Kerry Curran. With over 20 years of marketing agency experience driving client business growth I now run RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors where we help businesses like yours effectively scale revenue growth. Visit RevenueBasedMarketing.com or connect with me on LinkedIn! In this episode, titled ""Think Like a Brand: Strategies for Publisher Growth and Engagement"", I sat down with Greg Rollett, Head of Growth at The Grommet to unpack transformative ideas for publishers and marketers alike. With recent changes to the google algorithm, publisher and commerce content websites need to work even harder to drive traffic volume and audience engagement. To be successful, they need to pivot their strategies and think more like the brands that they partner with and less like an old publisher. Greg and I discuss the successful and innovative and engaging strategies he has spearheaded in his time at The Grommet. From turning email lists into powerful media assets to adopting a scrappy, brand-first mindset, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Whether you're navigating the challenges of organic traffic, exploring the world of commerce content, or working towards strengthening authentic connections with your audience, this episode delivers a roadmap to success. Don’t miss these proven strategies for growth and engagement in today’s ever-changing digital landscape. "To learn more about Kerry Curran and the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, go to www.revenuebasedmarketing.com and be sure to follow us on Kerry's LinkedIn Profile and The RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors Profile. If you're in the market for a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer or Fractional Chief Revenue Officer be sure to reach out to Kerry. Kerry is also available for speaking, panel moderation, and other professional presentation services. For services and contact information check out the RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors website here. B2B business development has become increasingly complex, with companies finding it harder than ever to drive growth. One of the biggest challenges? Many organizations have shifted their investments down the funnel—hiring more sales and BDR resources—while pulling back on marketing. Yet, buyer behavior has evolved in the opposite direction. Today, buyers are forming their shortlists and making decisions before ever speaking to a sales rep. This means if your brand isn’t investing in marketing, you’re not even making it into their consideration set. To grow revenue, companies must excel across four critical stages: ✅Awareness: They must have heard of you ✅Affinity: They must like you and believe you can solve their challenges ✅In-Market: They must be ready to buy ✅Engagement: Then they talk to your sales team, who still needs to beat the competition and win the deal At RBMA: Revenue Based Marketing Advisors, we help businesses scale growth effectively and efficiently. We build and optimize your end-to-end marketing and sales infrastructure—from brand development to sales training—delivering: - Increased high-quality lead volume - Shortened sales cycles - Improved close rates I'm Kerry Curran, Founder and Chief Growth Officer of RBMA. With 20 years of experience in marketing and business development, I’ve consistently driven double- and triple-digit revenue growth. My unique expertise bridges both disciplines: as a CMO who understands sales and a CRO who understands marketing. I specialize in helping B2B scale-ups and mid-market agencies, tech, and services transform their growth strategies. Let’s set up a call to identify areas of opportunity in your growth infrastructure and get your business on the path to increased revenue in 2025.