Marketing operations is often seen as unimportant backroom work. But what if it was actually the key to unlocking alignment and growth? It certainly can be, according to Kurt Stoll (LinkedIn | Twitter), Director of Marketing Automation at 3D Systems. On this episode of Marketing Trends, Kurt joins Ian Faison and Lauren Vaccarello to discuss how to align revenue operations, how this can lead to higher retention and faster growth, the role of marketing automation, and how Kurt handles the unique challenges of marketing in the 3D printing industry. For full notes and show notes, click here. Marketing Trends is brought to you by our friends at Salesforce Pardot, B2B marketing automation on the world’s #1 CRM. Are you ready to take your B2B marketing to new heights? With Pardot, marketers can find and nurture leads, close more deals, and maximize ROI. Learn more by heading to www.pardot.com/podcast. To learn more or subscribe to our weekly newsletter, visit MarketingTrends.com.