Content Is the ABM Deal-Maker (with Jeff Cypher)

Episode notes

An ABM program with weak content? Dead on arrival. Jim Gilkey brings on Jeff Cypher to deliver a clear warning and a practical solution. Jeff breaks down exactly why content — especially video — is the most important lever in your ABM strategy. He shares how mapping content to awareness stages and buying personas is the key to building trust and creating value across target accounts. Jeff doesn’t stop at theory: he talks through using Google’s 7–11–4 rule, YouTube remarketing, and the most overlooked source of content ideas — your sales team. If you're still writing blogs in isolation and hoping they convert, this episode is your wake-up call. Guest Bio Jeff Cypher is a content-first ABM specialist who’s led marketing at companies like ZenPilot and Scrappy ABM. With a sharp eye for buyer behavior and a belief in video-first strategy, Jeff helps companies build the kind of trust that drives real pipeline.