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Your First 90 Days as a CRO: How to Build Revenue Systems, Not Just Hit Numbers
The title on your LinkedIn might say “Chief Revenue Officer.” But in practice? You’ve inherited something a lot more complex than a job title.
Go-to-Market
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Red, White, and Sold: The American Origins of Modern Sales
This editorial appeared in the July 3rd, 2025, issue of the Topline newsletter.
Go-to-Market
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Why Adaptation Is the Only Strategy That Works in AI
Sam Jacobs, AJ Bruno, and Asad Zaman unpack what it means to lead through uncertainty in a time of rapid change. They reflect on Q2 wins, the …
Thought Leadership
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You Don’t Have to Do It All: Anne Pao’s Letter on Balance and Growth
This letter from Anne Pao is part of Pavilion’s International Women’s Day 2025 collection, where the women of Pavilion share heartfelt letters to …
Go-to-Market
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AI Isn't Just Changing Media Intelligence… It's Rewriting the Enterprise Playbook
When Matt Allison and AJ Bruno built TrendKite in 2012, they created a media intelligence platform that transformed how brands understood their press …
Marketing
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How Leading CMOs Balance Brand and Demand to Drive Growth
Marketing leaders aren't just building pipeline today. They're building trust, velocity, and resilience. Short-term revenue targets are table stakes. …
Sales
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Partnership Lessons from COELEVATE with Author Richard Ezekiel
We've all been there. The splashy press release announcing a "game-changing strategic partnership." The LinkedIn posts with rocket ship emojis. The …
Go-to-Market
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7X Fewer Employees, 4X Faster Growth: What Makes AI Companies Different
This editorial appeared in the June 26th, 2025, issue of the Topline newsletter.
