In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, you'll hear antidote to dullness in the conversation with Joerg Klueckmann, Head of Marketing at Finastra, the largest financial technology business in the world.  

This episode explores the importance of creative vision in marketing and the challenges of executing that vision in complex organisations.

Joerg Klueckmann shares his experience in managing tasks, aligning teams, and integrating marketing strategies within Finastra. He discusses the use of task management software like Clickup and the centralised ‘control tower’ tool which streamlines their go-to-market activities.

Joerg also highlights the trend of centralising and decentralising marketing decision-making, allowing for specialisation while managing the complexity of a large organisation. 

And… the piece de resistance is when Joerg explains the creative vision behind Finastra TV and how they brought the idea to life.

If you’re looking to streamline, improve collaboration, and align your teams, this episode is a must-listen. Joerg’s insights and practical tips will help you navigate the challenges of executing a creative vision in a complex marketing environment. 

About Joerg Klueckmann 

With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Joerg transformed global marketing organizations across the B2B software industry. He has led teams to become integrated, high performing and digital first. Joerg believes in focus, simplicity, and the courage to be different. He enjoys a good espresso and rides his mountain bike with passion. His superpower is endless positivity. 

Links  

Full show notes: Unicorny.co.uk  

LinkedIn: Joerg Klueckmann | Dom Hawes  

Websites: Finastra | Selbey Anderson  

 Timestamped summary of this episode  

00:01:12 - The Search for Creative Leadership  

00:04:01 - The Importance of Product in Marketing  

00:05:59 - The Transformation from Art to Science  

00:08:15 - Incorporating Creative Vision into Marketing Strategy  

00:12:40 - Importance of a Creative Vision  

00:13:24 - Execution and Task Management  

00:14:23 - Formulating Marketing Strategy  

00:15:39 - Central Control Tower  

00:18:50 - Marketing Alignment and the Sea of Sameness  

00:25:31 - The Role of Marketing in Data Interpretation and Creativity  

00:26:20 - The Conflict Between Data-Driven Marketing and Creativity  

00:27:20 - The Creation of Finastra TV  

00:29:03 - Benefits of Finastra TV  

00:30:47 - Streaming Channel Strategy  

00:37:39 - The Importance of Creative Concept in B2B Marketing  

00:38:06 - Marketing Transformation in Enterprise  

00:38:58 - Internal Agency and its Impact on External Agencies  

00:39:50 - Finastra TV's Bold Vision  

00:40:27 - Key Takeaways and Closing  



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