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Buffering

Buffering

By: Zack Kilgore and Gabe Petersen
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 Welcome to Buffering - Powered by Success! Join Gabe Petersen and Zack Kilgore from the Calix Success Team each week as we dive into the latest marketing strategies, tools, and insights that drive business results. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the original creators, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of external affiliates.Zack Kilgore and Gabe Petersen Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • The Broadband Revolution: Insights for 2026 with John Durocher

    The Broadband Revolution: Insights for 2026 with John Durocher
    Dec 15 2025

    This week on Buffering, we are welcoming back John Durocher, Chief Operations Officer at Calix to break down the moments that defined broadband in 2025, and the expectations shaping the industry in 2026. Join John, Gabe, and Zack as we unpack what’s changed, why it matters, and how customer experience is being redefined in 2026, and what local providers can do to prepare for what’s coming next.
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    47 mins
  • The Accidental Marketer: The Future of Marketing with Chief Marketing Officer Amrit Chaudhuri

    The Accidental Marketer: The Future of Marketing with Chief Marketing Officer Amrit Chaudhuri
    Dec 9 2025

    This week on Buffering, we are joined by Amrit Chaudhuri, Chief Marketing Officer at Calix, to discuss how AI is reshaping modern marketing and customer growth, while exploring Amrit’s journey from Engineering to Marketing. Join Amrit, Gabe, and Zack as we unpack lessons on micro-segmentation and how AI can assist and automate across new business models driven by AI platforms.
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    34 mins
  • The Discount Trap: How to Shield Your Brand from Price Wars

    The Discount Trap: How to Shield Your Brand from Price Wars
    Dec 2 2025

    This week on Buffering, we are exploring how brands can strategically recover (and avoid) the discount trap, as well as the psychological forces at play as consumers shift from deal hunting to genuine brand connections. Join Zack and Gabe as we break down why constant price cuts erode brand value and how deep discounts attract transactional shoppers instead of loyal fans.
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    36 mins
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