ABM Journey

Key Takeaways from the ABM Journey

In this episode of The HealthTech Marketing Show, I (Adam Turinas) discuss The Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Journey with guests Kelly McDermott, CMO at Caregility, and Erik Johnson, VP of Marketing at Harmony Healthcare IT. We dive deep into the ABM journey, from initial implementation to mature strategies.

Erik shares insights from the early stages of launching ABM programs, emphasizing the necessity of aligning marketing and sales teams.

Kelly provides a seasoned perspective, illustrating how ABM evolves and matures after several years, including insights into attribution, strategic planning, and using ABM data to influence executive decision-making.

Key takeaways include the need for:

  • Alignment between marketing and sales
  • Willingness to experiment with different tactics
  • Comprehensive tracking of account engagement
  • Flexible approach to understanding buyer behaviors

Key Topics Covered:

  • The State of ABM in HealthTech Marketing [00:01:00]
  • Why Companies Resist ABM [00:05:30]
  • Deciding to Implement ABM [00:09:00]
  • Early-Stage ABM Implementation [00:13:00]
  • Advanced ABM Insights (Year 3+) [00:21:00]
  • Attribution and Measurement in ABM [00:27:00]
  • Advice to Past Selves About ABM [00:33:00]
  • Closing Thoughts and Resources [00:36:00]

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Posted by Ian Schnepf
Posted in Healthtech Marketing Show on March 31, 2025

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About the Author Ian Schnepf

Hi, I am Adam Turinas, Health Launchpad's founder. I am passionate about helping healthtech firms succeed through better sales and marketing. I have hard-earned experience in healthcare technolgy as I started two healthcare businesses in the US, the first with zero healthcare experience. We sold the second business to a strategic buyer seven years later. Over 9 years building a healhtech businesses, I have learned how to sell and market effectively to healthcare organizations. Prior to this, I spent two decades in digital marketing across healthcare and other consumer industries where I sold over $100 million in products and services to corporations and healthcare orgs. I would love to talk with you. You can book a call with me on the right hand side. Best Adam (This is page 0 of many)Enter your text here...

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