--- title: "Marketing Tech Unplugged: Straight Talk on Tools That Actually Work" description: Steve James and Brian Brinkman will be speaking at Experience Inbound 2025. image: https://www.experienceinbound.com/hubfs/Steve%20Bridget%20Brian.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.experienceinbound.com/session/steve-james-and-brian-brinkman#main-content) [![experience-inbound-logo](https://www.experienceinbound.com/hubfs/logos/originals/experience-inbound-logo.svg "experience-inbound-logo")](https://www.experienceinbound.com/) - [Agenda](https://www.experienceinbound.com/agenda) - [Speakers](https://www.experienceinbound.com/speakers) - [Sponsors](https://www.experienceinbound.com/sponsors) - [Locations](https://www.experienceinbound.com/venue-parking) [REGISTER NOW](https://www.experienceinbound.com/tickets) [Back to Agenda](https://www.experienceinbound.com/agenda) # Marketing Tech Unplugged: Straight Talk on Tools That Actually Work ##### [SPEAKER: The Panel Members](https://www.experienceinbound.com/agenda) [Sales](https://www.experienceinbound.com/agenda#Sales) [Marketing Technology](https://www.experienceinbound.com/agenda#Marketing%20Technology) [Breakout](https://www.experienceinbound.com/agenda#Breakout) ![](https://www.experienceinbound.com/hubfs/Steve%20Bridget%20Brian.jpg) MAY 19, GREEN BAY: 1:45 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. MAY 20, MILWAUKEE: 1:45 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. ## Session Description Cut through the hype and get honest insights from technology leaders Brian Brinkman and Steve James as they share their hands-on experience with the latest marketing and sales tools. In this session, they’ll break down successful implementations, reveal unexpected challenges, and showcase real business outcomes. Moderated by Bridget Leech. Learn how to use these tools to create efficiencies within your business, enhance productivity, and drive meaningful results. ## Key Takeaways - Prioritizing the right tools and solutions for 2025 and beyond - Implementing these tools effectively throughout your marketing & sales workflows - Streamlining processes to improve productivity and efficiency ## Who Should Attend? If you’re someone who evaluates technology, manages a team, or influences your organization’s marketing or sales strategy, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving martech landscape. ### About The Panel Members [![Facebook Author](https://www.experienceinbound.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/2022/experience-inbound-theme/images/icons/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/streamcreative) [![Twitter Author](https://www.experienceinbound.com/hubfs/icons/twitter.svg)](https://x.com/streamcreative) [![Linkedin Author](https://www.experienceinbound.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/2022/experience-inbound-theme/images/icons/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stream-creative) Steve and Brian are founding partners of Stream Creative, an inbound marketing and design agency established in 2006. Steve, a social strategy expert and HubSpot accredited trainer, specialized in digital strategy, website development, and branding. 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