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From Marketing Automation to Autonomous AI Marketing

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In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, an advisory firm that partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically, sits down with Philip Lakin, Head of Enterprise Innovation at Zapier. The conversation dives into how marketing teams are shifting from basic automation to fully autonomous, AI-driven…

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Why Enterprises Need an AI Strategist and Why It Should Be a Marketer

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, a leading consultancy that partners with marketing leaders to adopt and scale AI responsibly and strategically, talks with Nicola Smith, Senior AI Programs Advisor at Southwest Airlines. They explore how enterprises can move beyond tool experimentation to embed AI into…

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From Search (SEO) to Answers with Generative AI

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically—hosts Mike Ensing, Founder and CEO of Revere AI. They explore how LLMs are revolutionizing search, shifting the customer journey, and forcing a new marketing playbook where brand discovery is increasingly…

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From Queries to Conversations with AI in Marketing Analytics

In this episode of the SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, a firm that helps marketing leaders adopt AI responsibly and strategically—sits down with Daniel Kravtsov, CEO and Co-Founder of Improvado. Daniel shares his unique journey from Russia to founding a cutting-edge martech company in the Bay Area. Together, they explore how AI agents…

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AI and The Future of Video Storytelling

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, sits down with Piyush Saggi, co-founder and CEO of Parmonic, to discuss AI’s impact on video storytelling. They explore AI’s role in video transformation, storytelling challenges, and how brands can balance automation with authenticity. Topics Covered * The Rise of…

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Marketing AI Adoption in B2B Enterprises

Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, leads a discussion on how AI is reshaping marketing within large B2B enterprises. He speaks with Shonodeep Modak, CMO of Schneider Electric’s Energy Management Business, about their AI journey, operational challenges, and strategies for successful AI adoption in marketing. They highlight lessons learned, misconceptions, and the future of…

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Adopting AI is Not a Marketing Strategy

In this episode of  Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, the founder of Spark Novus, a firm that partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically discusses the nuances of AI integration with marketing and content expert Rob Rose. Together, they explore that AI adoption is not a standalone strategy but technology…

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What It Takes to Restore a Tornado-Damaged Clinic
August 21, 2025

When a tornado tore through Oklahoma City in April, BMS CAT was already on-site before many businesses even realized the extent of the tornado damage—including Valor Physical Therapy. Thanks to an existing relationship with Valor’s affiliated hospital, the BMS CAT team was positioned to respond quickly. “We were actually on scene before they knew…

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Improving Employee Engagement Through CAREmunication — A Conversation with Burl Stamp
August 21, 2025

With the healthcare landscape seeing many evolving changes, employee engagement is no longer just a buzzword — it’s now a business imperative. Amid rising turnover and persistent staffing shortages, organizations are under pressure to build resilient, engaged teams. According to Gallup, 70% of the variance in team engagement is tied to one factor: the…

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Pharma Manufacturing: Meeting Annex I with Precision Machining for Safer Sterile Drug Production
August 21, 2025

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver sterile, high-quality medicines in smaller batches and faster cycles. As pharma manufacturing evolves, regulatory demands have intensified, especially following the 2023 revision of EU GMP Annex I, which places new emphasis on contamination control strategies, improved traceability, and minimizing human intervention throughout production. According to American…

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Leaders Who’ve Been There: Finding Clarity Through Peer Guidance at Purpose Factory
August 20, 2025

Running a business can feel isolating without peers who understand the weight of leadership. Madison Harris, founder of Cobalt Fund Services, found the peer guidance he needed through Purpose Factory. He gained strategic insight and real feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs at a time when his business needed clarity and structure. Harris realized Cobalt wasn’t…

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Leading Commerce Company CommerceHub’s Rebranding to Rithum Bolsters Brands, Retailers, and Channel Owners
February 21, 2024

How does the recent rebranding of CommerceHub to Rithum and its strategic acquisitions shape the future of e-commerce and its stakeholders? Aby Varma, the AI-In-Marketing Futurist at Spark Novus and host of The Marketing AI Sparkcast, explores these developments’ transformative impact, highlighting the synergy between technological advancements and market leadership. “This addresses sort of…

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From Marketing Automation to Autonomous AI Marketing
August 1, 2025

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, an advisory firm that partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically, sits down with Philip Lakin, Head of Enterprise Innovation at Zapier. The conversation dives into how marketing teams are shifting from basic automation to fully autonomous, AI-driven…

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Why Enterprises Need an AI Strategist and Why It Should Be a Marketer

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, a leading consultancy that partners with marketing leaders to adopt and scale AI responsibly and strategically, talks with Nicola Smith, Senior AI Programs Advisor at Southwest Airlines. They explore how enterprises can move beyond tool experimentation to embed AI into…

Read More
From Search (SEO) to Answers with Generative AI

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, which partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically—hosts Mike Ensing, Founder and CEO of Revere AI. They explore how LLMs are revolutionizing search, shifting the customer journey, and forcing a new marketing playbook where brand discovery is increasingly…

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From Queries to Conversations with AI in Marketing Analytics

In this episode of the SparkCast, Aby Varma—founder of Spark Novus, a firm that helps marketing leaders adopt AI responsibly and strategically—sits down with Daniel Kravtsov, CEO and Co-Founder of Improvado. Daniel shares his unique journey from Russia to founding a cutting-edge martech company in the Bay Area. Together, they explore how AI agents…

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AI in Video Storytelling
Season 1 - The Marketing AI SparkCast
AI and The Future of Video Storytelling
February 27, 2025

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, sits down with Piyush Saggi, co-founder and CEO of Parmonic, to discuss AI’s impact on video storytelling. They explore AI’s role in video transformation, storytelling challenges, and how brands can balance automation with authenticity. Topics Covered * The Rise of…

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Marketing AI Adoption in B2B Enterprises

Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, leads a discussion on how AI is reshaping marketing within large B2B enterprises. He speaks with Shonodeep Modak, CMO of Schneider Electric’s Energy Management Business, about their AI journey, operational challenges, and strategies for successful AI adoption in marketing. They highlight lessons learned, misconceptions, and the future of…

Read More
Adopting AI is Not a Marketing Strategy

In this episode of  Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, the founder of Spark Novus, a firm that partners with marketing leaders to adopt AI responsibly and strategically discusses the nuances of AI integration with marketing and content expert Rob Rose. Together, they explore that AI adoption is not a standalone strategy but technology…

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Navigating the AI Wave in Event Technology

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, host, and founder of Spark Novus, discusses how AI is transforming the event planning industry. Joined by Michael Sorensen, Director of Product Management at Cvent, the conversation delves into how AI enhances both attendee experiences and event planner efficiencies in managing large-scale events. Topics…

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The Future of Brand-Agency Dynamic in the Age of AI
September 17, 2024

Hosted by Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast features David DeWolf, CEO of Knownwell. They discuss how AI reshapes brand-agency relationships, blending human creativity with AI’s efficiency to manage agency collaborations. In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus—a company that…

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How to Champion AI in Marketing

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, sits down with guest Jessica Hreha, Head of Marketing AI Strategy and Transformation at Jasper. The conversation delves into Jessica’s inspiring journey from her time at VMware to her leadership role at Jasper, where she fosters AI adoption across enterprises….

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Practical Tips for Adopting AI in Marketing

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, hosts Ruth Favela, the AI Marketing Manager at Tomorrow.io. They explore the transformative impact of AI on marketing, focusing on practical applications and strategies for marketers.   Topics Covered: · Ruth’s Journey in AI Marketing: Ruth shares her transition from…

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A Marketer’s Approach to AI Adoption with Ashley Gross

In the latest episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, explores AI adoption with Ashley Gross, founder of The Prompt Community. This episode provides practical insights for marketers looking to begin their AI journey and leverage AI tools effectively. Gross shares her path from corporate marketing to founding…

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Navigating the AI Wave in Event Technology
October 14, 2024

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, host, and founder of Spark Novus, discusses how AI is transforming the event planning industry. Joined by Michael Sorensen, Director of Product Management at Cvent, the conversation delves into how AI enhances both attendee experiences and event planner efficiencies in managing large-scale events. Topics…

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The Future of Brand-Agency Dynamic in the Age of AI
September 17, 2024

Hosted by Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast features David DeWolf, CEO of Knownwell. They discuss how AI reshapes brand-agency relationships, blending human creativity with AI’s efficiency to manage agency collaborations. In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus—a company that…

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How to Champion AI in Marketing
September 4, 2024

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, sits down with guest Jessica Hreha, Head of Marketing AI Strategy and Transformation at Jasper. The conversation delves into Jessica’s inspiring journey from her time at VMware to her leadership role at Jasper, where she fosters AI adoption across enterprises….

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Practical Tips for Adopting AI in Marketing
August 10, 2024

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, hosts Ruth Favela, the AI Marketing Manager at Tomorrow.io. They explore the transformative impact of AI on marketing, focusing on practical applications and strategies for marketers.   Topics Covered: · Ruth’s Journey in AI Marketing: Ruth shares her transition from…

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A Marketer’s Approach to AI Adoption with Ashley Gross
July 22, 2024

In the latest episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, explores AI adoption with Ashley Gross, founder of The Prompt Community. This episode provides practical insights for marketers looking to begin their AI journey and leverage AI tools effectively. Gross shares her path from corporate marketing to founding…

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The Future of Digital Experiences: AI’s Role in CMS and DXP
June 27, 2024

In this episode of the Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, is joined by Mark Demeny, Senior Product Manager at Yext, and John Schneider, Fractional CTO at Chameleon Collective. They delve into the transformative impact of AI on content management systems (CMS) and digital experience platforms (DXP). The discussion covers how AI is driving…

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AI Adoption in Marketing Ensuring Ethics and Privacy
May 14, 2024

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, a B2B Marketing Leader and the Founder of Spark Novus, sits down with Jodi Daniels, the Founder and CEO of Red Clover Advisors. Spark Novus is a consultancy specializing in strategic AI adoption in marketing, while Red Clover Advisors is a privacy consultancy…

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The Impact of AI on Marketing Careers
March 28, 2024

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, a B2B Marketing Leader and the Founder of Spark Novus, sits down with Matt Gill, the Founder and Managing Partner of MICA Consulting Group. Spark Novus is a consultancy specializing in strategic AI adoption in marketing. MICA is a leading boutique national marketing…

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How AI is Changing Prospecting for Sales and Marketing Teams
March 11, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it’s no surprise that its applications within sales and marketing teams are becoming more profound and game-changing. AI’s capabilities are upending traditional prospecting methods, leading to a significant shift in how businesses approach their sales and marketing strategies. Companies utilizing AI for prospecting have seen a measurable uptick…

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