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John
Rockhold
VP, Market Engagement
Spotlight | Analyst Relations
John is a former journalist, an aspiring writer, a continuous learner, and an analyst of Analysts. As VP of Market Engagement for Spotlight, he leverages his skills to build relationships and drive thought leadership, supporting Spotlight's vision for Influence Orchestration and the value of expertise in the genAI era. A veteran of Spotlight since its earliest days, John is trusted by analysts and experienced with the evolution of Analyst Relations. As a shameless fan of eclectic music and entertaining movies, he's known for motivational metaphors and skillful storytelling.
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18 November 2025 12:00 - 12:30
Influence orchestration: How CMOs can win in the AI-first buying era
When your next buyer asks an AI agent which vendors to consider, will your brand appear - and will it be described accurately? The new buyer journey begins with prompts, not paid media. If genAI can’t find you, neither can your buyers. Welcome to the new era of B2B marketing, in which CMOs must treat LLMs (such as ChatGPT and Gemini) like strategic channels. This session arms marketing leaders with a framework for Influence Orchestration - to coordinate analysts, advocates, customers, and AI to ensure consistent, credible brand presence across all channels that shape perception. You'll learn how credibility is essential for discoverability, and which sources the LLMs trust most. Key takeaways: - Why AI systems are now part of your audience - What genAI trusts (and ignores) - The 20% of influence levers that drive 80% of brand visibility - How CMOs can reclaim control of their brand narrative — across analysts, communities, and algorithms