GTM News Desk

Is Google’s AI mode a complete game-changer for search engines, or is Pew’s latest research overstated?

Why are B2B leaders still scrambling to make sense of AI’s real value?

And how do we realistically & responsibly scale AI that serves both teams and customers?

We get into all of this in this episode of GTM News Desk. Nicole Warshauer, Marketing Executive at Nicolewarshauer.com, shares how to approach AI with intention, why pilots matter more than promises, and what it looks like to use technology in the service of people.

Jump into the action:
(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk
(01:20) Google disputes Pew Research on AI’s impact on businesses
(07:08) Why B2B leaders feel lost in the AI frenzy
(11:09) Nicole Warshauer’s marketing journey
(15:59) Building HSAnswers at HealthEquity to simplify healthcare benefits
(18:54) Why AI pilots reduce risk and accelerate organizational buy-in
(25:10) Teaching teams to master the process before using AI tools
(27:52) Three ways to use AI for creativity and consistency

To hear Nicole’s insights on navigating career pivots, building resilience after a RIF, and staying sharp with craft, curiosity, and community, check out the extended conversation on TACK Insider: https://tackinsider.com/

Pew Research Center on Google AI: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/22/google-users-are-less-likely-to-click-on-links-when-an-ai-summary-appears-in-the-results/ 

Amanda Nielsen’s LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/verydemanda_me-trying-to-understand-the-difference-between-activity-7354514525187969024-iPZi/

Mark Kilens: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/markkilens_stop-getting-fooled-by-all-the-ai-experts-activity-7359220638957375488-aynr/ 

Connect with Nicole Warshauer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolewarshauer/ 

Produced in partnership with: https://shareyourgenius.com/

What is GTM News Desk?

Welcome to GTM News Desk, the podcast where Mark Kilens and Rachel Elsts Downey bring you real talk backed by real action. Twice a month, we cut through the noise to deliver the essential resources, news, and expert takes you need to create impactful, People-first GTM motions. From trending topics to clickbait headlines, we sift through the clutter to highlight what truly matters in the world of B2B Go-to-Market.

With nearly 25 years of combined experience working with top B2B brands like Drift and HubSpot, we’re sharing our insights and advice to help you navigate the best (and worst) GTM strategies. Whether you’re a startup founder or a CMO, tune in to GTM News Desk for analysis, candid discussions, and actionable tips that prioritize people and drive real results.