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Unreleased Episode: 'Do This, NOT That' Podcast - Social Media Edition with Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray

In this special bonus ep from the “Do This, NOT That” podcast, Daniel sits down in the hot seat with Jay Schwedelson to answer a few of Jay’s best questions. Daniel reveals his marketing origin story and explains how The Marketing Millennials grew to be the success it’s now known for. He talks with Jay about some of his most useful LinkedIn and social media tactics, including the best times for posting, the politics of liking your own posts, and how often is too often to repurpose the same content. Plus, Daniel reveals his real thoughts about pickleball and divulges his one guilty TV pleasure. 0:00 The Daniel Murray Origin Story 7:00 Tactics to Grow Your LinkedIn Page 13:56 Liking Your Own Post 15:22 The Best Times to Post 16:30 Growing a Newsletter 19:00 Repurposing Content 22:50 Since You Didn't Ask Follow Jay: Podcast: Do This, Not That: Marketing Tips with Jay Scwedelson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Sep 12, 202331 min

191 - How to Build a Brand on TikTok, with Jen Ruiz

Ever dream about traveling for a living? Of course you have— let’s be real, who hasn’t? Jen Ruiz makes a living doing just that. And she’s here to tell Daniel exactly how she made it happen. Jen and Daniel talk about how Jen built her personal brand using Instagram and TikTok and what types of content will help you to cut through the clutter and dive straight into the heart of the almighty algorithm. Then, Jen unveils her best tactics for monetizing your travel blog and networking with affiliates and paid sponsors before she reveals the reason why you should never rely on one platform. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:42 More Than a Passion 9:20 Building a Personal Brand on TikTok 16:23 Increasing Your SEO Friendliness 21:43 Monetizing Your TikTok Channel 31:30 A Marketing Hill to Die On Follow Jen: Website: https://jenonajetplane.com/start/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenonajetplane Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to check out my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Sep 7, 202340 min

190 - Why Marketers Need to Slow Down, with Meg Coffey

Get ready as Daniel goes head-to-head with Meg Coffey, the mastermind behind Coffey & Tea, as they dissect the world of modern marketing. Meg discusses the sway of "shiny object syndrome," and why now, in the time of new social media app after new social media app, marketers need to slash through the clutter to realign clients' social media strategies with surgical precision. Meg also unveils her battle-tested tactics for dominating social media from within the hospitality industry. Listen in as she divulges three invaluable strategies for effective digital branding, and stay tuned as she takes her gloves off to square up against the "grifters,” fiercely defending small businesses from the clutches of exploitation. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:19 Shiny Object Syndrome 8:14 Back to Marketing Basics 13:05 Onboarding New Clients 15:00 Aligning Business with Social Media Sales 20:08 Approaching Social Media in Hospitality 25:34 3 Things You Should Be Doing Right Now 30:10 A Marketing Hill to Die On Follow Meg: Website: https://meg.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megcoffey/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megcoffey/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Sep 7, 202338 min

What’s Trending: Buffalo Wild Wings, LinkedIn’s Sponsored Partnerships, and Gen Alpha’s Favorite Brand

This week on “What’s Trending,” Daniel’s joined by his wifey and Aidan Brannigan to break down the latest and greatest in advertising news. They’re covering Buffalo Wild Wings’ latest ad campaign and make the case for why mascots are often overlooked but great for marketing efforts. Then, Daniel, Ari, and Aidan jump into LinkedIn’s latest move tagging sponsored brand posts— is this the height of microinfluencer power? Plus, stay tuned for fashion giant Chanel’s latest restaurant venture, Logan Roy’s modeling moves, and Gen Alpha’s #1 favorite brand. Follow Ari: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arimurray/ Newsletter:https://linktr.ee/gotomillions Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Sep 6, 202320 min

Create a Seamless Customer Experience

Starting from his initial role conducting tours of correctional facilities to emerging as one of the most accomplished marketers currently in operation, delving into Jay Baer's mind is akin to possessing a personalized collection of marketing strategies. Jay immersed himself in the realm of the internet prior to its true inception and has consistently maintained a proactive stance. Accompany Daniel and Jay as they delve into the reasons behind the increasing necessity of speed in both customer experience and marketing, the optimal approach to content generation, and the significance of engaging in conversations with clients. Furthermore, you will also gain insights into Jay's belief regarding the substantial emphasis marketers should place on customer retention, extending beyond the scope of mere customer acquisition.

Aug 31, 202339 min

189 - How to Create Great Memes, with Aidan Brannigan

A meme can say 1,000 words. Are you leveraging memes properly in your social media strategy? Aidan Brannigan, the behind-the-scenes social media expert here at The Marketing Millennials, explains why memes are a powerful tool for brand awareness and engagement. Aidan shares his process for creating timely and relatable memes and explains the importance of understanding your audience to ensure you’re using the right templates. In addition to discussing memes, Aidan and Daniel dive into managing multiple social media accounts, the battle between quantity and quality on social media, and the significance of authenticity in marketing. Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and learn how to effectively incorporate memes into your branding strategy. 00:00:07 A No-BS Marketing Podcast 00:01:48 From Intern to Marketing Millennials Frontman 00:04:32 Why Memes Are Great for Branding 00:08:16 How to Make Memes 00:09:54 The Millennial Mindset 00:14:43 How To Manage Multiple Social Media Accounts 00:23:41 How to Write Content Well (For Gen Zers) 00:28:49 A Marketing Hill to Die On Follow Aidan: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/branniganaidan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-brannigan-b28900193/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 30, 202334 min

What’s Trending: F1 & Content Marketing | Alix Earle | Conference Season

Want to know how personality matters for your brand? Daniel sits down with Gen Z creator, Aidan Brannigan, to discuss the power of content marketing and how you can leverage it for your brand. They also dive into the Alix Earle partnership and the impact of creator-first brands, as well as a conference season sneak-peak. 00:01:03 - F1 Race Week / The Power of Content Marketing 00:06:10 - Alix Earle and Benefit Partnership 00:09:54 - Conference Season Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing/ Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 29, 202315 min

188 - Social Media’s Best Strategy Secrets, with Ish Verduzco

In this week’s ep, Daniel’s taking an in-depth look into the social media universe with Ish Verduzco, the whiz behind a16z crypto's online prowess. Wondering how to carve out your space in the vast social media realm? Ish gets real on building a social presence from A-Z by setting goals, finding your brand's voice, and understanding your audience in 4K clarity, divulging his real-life playbook on the secrets to a slam-dunk brand style guide. Plus, what are the do's and don'ts of hopping onto a new social platform? And what’s the secret sauce to crafting that one viral post that's gonna blow up and get everyone talking? Tune in to find out why the algorithm is your audience and the ultimate marketing hill Ish would die on. Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 24, 202342 min

The Seven Deadly Sins of Marketing (Solo Edition)

Are you guilty of committing one of the seven deadly sins of marketing? In this episode, Daniel addresses the common mistakes that marketers make and how to avoid them. From not knowing your audience to ignoring your brand, these sins can hinder your marketing efforts. Tune in to learn how to be more authentic, patient, and customer-focused in your marketing strategies. Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing/ Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 23, 20237 min

What’s Trending: Snoop Dog | OOH Advertising | Marketing Humor

Looking to add some humor to your marketing campaigns? In this episode, Daniel sits down with Gen Z creator, Aidan Brannigan, to discuss the power of humor in advertising and why it's often underutilized. They also dive into Snoop Dogg's recent move to join LinkedIn and the potential for out-of-home advertising to go viral on social media. 00:01:40 - Snoop Dogg Joins LinkedIn 00:07:02 - Out of Home Ad Spend Forecast to Increase 7% 00:10:46 - Only 20% of Business Leaders Use Humor in Their Campaigns 00:15:10 - Episode 4: Gen Z Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing/ Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 22, 202318 min

187 - How to Create a Rock-Solid Organic Content Strategy, with Savannah Jordan

Join Daniel as he chats with Savannah Jordan, founder of Alpha Creative Agency, about the magic of organic marketing. Savannah unpacks what it means to reach an audience and how to connect with them in a way that will place your product front and center in their minds. She clears up the misconceptions surrounding selling in the digital age and explains why simply pushing content out there doesn't cut it. Then, stay tuned as Savannah unravels the differences in organic advertising on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, explaining exactly why an organic foundation is vital before splurging on those tempting paid ads. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:43 What Makes Great Organic Marketing 5:08 Defining Selling 16:18 Why You Should Invest in Organic Advertising 20:47 Creating an Organic Strategy 24:24 Formats That Work Well For TikTok 28:26 A Hill to Die On Follow Savannah: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itssavannahjordan?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannahjordan Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 17, 202333 min

186 - Where the Best Marketing Ideas Come From, with Shelley Pratt

Ever wondered where the best marketing ideas originate from? Join Daniel as he chats with Shelley Pratt, the driving force behind Infiniti Media's communications, about the essence of leadership, from the power of inquiry to the necessity of having a strong point of view. Discover why your best ideas might pop up during a run, how data shapes 90% of decisions in marketing, and the delicate dance of intuition and risk in the industry. Shelley also unveils her golden rules for emerging leaders and the non-negotiables of branding. So whether you're in marketing or just curious, this episode is packed with gems. 0:00 Intro/Background 2:02 Shelley’s Work Routine 5:36 Generating Ideas 9:06 Being in a Leadership Position 11:45 Data vs. Intuition 15:50 Leadership Skills 18:09 Standing Out From the Competition 24:31 A Hill to Die On 28:06 Words of Advice Follow Shelley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-pratt-4922494/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 16, 202334 min

185 - Cracking the Code of Successful TV Advertising, with Angela Voss

How does TV advertising differ from digital ads? In this week’s episode, Daniel chats with Angela Voss, CEO of Marketing Architects, about the intricacies of TV advertising. Angela reveals her best strategies for balancing short-term results with long-term brand building in the television world and explains why short-term thinking and cognitive bias impede marketers from doing their best work. Plus, why should marketers think outside the narrow mindset that television advertising is just a short-term marketing play? Angela explains how television advertising isn’t just a tactic for a quick audience grab—it’s a viable, long-term strategy when used correctly. Find out how she suggests utilizing television advertising and why the greatest risk in marketing is avoiding risk altogether. 0:00 Intro/Background 4:57 Market and Out-of-Market Consumers 8:53 Understanding Target Audience 16:40 Short-Termism 20:43 Metric Methodologies 22:43 Testing Out TV Ads 29:32 A Hill to Die On 34:38 Why You Should Test Other Channels Follow Angela: Website: https://www.marketingarchitects.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamvoss/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 15, 202334 min

184 - How to Align Copy and Content, with Creative Director of Sharma Brands, Carly Lieberman

What does it mean to be a creative director? Carly Lieberman, Creative Director at Sharma Brands, drops by the studio to chat about her experience merging copy, content, and design together to form cohesive ad campaigns. She imparts some of the wisdom she’s learned about making great ads, including the importance of knowing your audience, distinguishing the nuances between paid and unpaid audiences, and listening to what the data tells you. Carly also shares her insights on writing great copy and aligning landing pages to specific ad campaigns, sharing some of her favorite ads she’s led campaigns for during the course of her storied career. 0:00 Intro/Background 3:09 What Does it Mean to Be a Creative Director 5:05 Making Great Ads 10:08 Thinking About Copy 14:07 Aligning Ads to Landing Pages 19:00 Ads Carly’s Most Proud Of 21:26 Creating a Brief 26:29 A Hill to Die On Follow Carly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlylieberman/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 10, 202332 min

7 Tips for Creating Engaging Content (Solo Edition)

In this solo pod, Daniel reveals his top 7 tips for creating content that absolutely slaps. Hear his best advice for generating lasting social media content that’s sure to grow your audience, including advice Daniel’s applied to cultivate his own following. And tune in to discover why he believes you shouldn’t just be focused on creating content, but on engaging directly with your audience. Want to grow your following? Then you won’t want to miss this episode! Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 9, 20236 min

183 - How to Make Content that Converts, with Alexa Ritacco (CMO of Jenni Kayne)

In today’s pod, Daniel sits down with the dynamic Alexa Ritacco, CMO of the chic clothing line, Jenni Kayne. With a rock-solid focus on acquisition, retention, and e-commerce, Alexa shares how she cleverly marries the brand and performance world to create content that captures customers and conversions. Alexa dishes on her journey with Jenni Kayne from its scrappy marketing beginnings to revamping the company into a multi-million dollar business. She emphasizes how lifestyle imagery and product placement play crucial roles in their content strategy, giving customers a glimpse into how Jenni Kayne fits seamlessly into their everyday lives. Eager to maintain cohesion across channels? Alexa's got you covered! She's also divulging the secret sauce to balancing immersive in-store experiences with e-commerce's digital nature and sheds some light on how to pick the right influencers and determine which third-party attribution systems might not be the best fit. 0:00 Intro/Background 2:53 Creating Content That Converts 6:19 Concepting 12:00 Changing Content with Scale 15:35 What Makes Great Content 19:24 Maintaining Cohesion 22:30 Working with Influencers 25:48 A Hill to Die On 28:45 Follow Us Check Out Jenni Kayne: https://www.jennikayne.com Follow Alexa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexaritacco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaritacco Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 8, 202330 min

182 - Do You Really Need Influencers?

Ever wonder how your favorite reality TV stars make a living off of that influencer lifestyle? Repping reality show contestants from shows like The Bachelor, MTV’s The Challenge, and Love is Blind, Courtney Bagby, CEO and founder of Little Red Management, drops by the studio to explain the strategy behind brand and reality TV partnerships. She and Daniel break down the intersection between social media and celebrity and discuss how reality show contestants keep their engagement alive over time. Courtney also explains why reality TV influencers must become a brand themselves in order to attract brand partnerships and why video content is vitally important to any influencer. Plus, find out what marketing hill she and Daniel both would die on. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:49 How Reality TV Partnerships Work 3:50 Keeping Influence Alive 7:50 Aligning Content to Brands 18:00 Brand Platforms 22:00 Sample Campaigns 26:15 A Hill to Die On 30:25 Follow Us Follow Courtney: Website: https://www.courtneybagby.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleredmgmt/?hl=en Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 3, 202326 min

15 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Marketer (Solo Edition)

Daniel’s back for another solo pod, and this time he’s revealing the top 15 things he wishes he knew before embarking on his marketing career. If you’re an aspiring marketer or just beginning your marketing career, you won’t want to miss this ep. Daniel’s unpacking his greatest insights over the course of his career, including tips like why you should invest in studying behavioral psychology, how to enlist the help of a mentor, effective ways to network, and much, much more—so that you can make the most out of your marketing career today! Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Aug 1, 202310 min

181 - How to Increase Customer Acquisitions, with John Coyle

How do you grow a brand? And what should you be concerned about during various stages of company growth? John Coyle, podcast host of “Modern Commerce,” talks to Daniel about the ins and outs of growing a media company and what considerations you should be taking into account as your brand scales. Then, later they chat about the pros and cons of creating unsponsored content and explain why growing a podcast audience is so challenging. And, prepare to have your minds blown with the marketing hill that John would die on. It’s either a brilliant answer or a skilled attempt at cheating the system— you be the judge! 0:00 Intro/Background 5:17 What Brands Should Be Doing 13:55 When to Grow Your Brand 23:16 Unsponsored Content 30:00 Growing a Media Property 34:10 Organic Growth 39:30 Short Form Content 45:15 A Hill to Die On Follow John: Newsletter: https://www.thedivenewsletter.com Podcast: Modern Commerce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-coyle-1bb231120/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 27, 202348 min

Is Threads Worth Your Time? (Solo Edition)

In this week’s solo pod, Daniel’s tackling this month’s rollout of Mark Zuckerberg’s Threads app— and why you should (or should not) be— Threading? Sewing? Tweeting Xeeting?— on the app. Tune in to find out whether or not Daniel thinks Threads is a risk worth taking and why, whatever you choose to do, you should never lose focus on your current social media channel. Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 26, 20237 min

180 - The Best Tips for Scaling Your Personal Brand, with Neal O’Grady

What’s the best way to organically grow your brand using platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter? Neal O’Grady, Co-Founder of Demand Curve and Bell Curve, chats with Daniel about his personal experience growing brands across LinkedIn and Twitter and explains the ways that different stages of growth can create new obstacles and challenges to scaling an audience. He and Daniel also unravel the secrets of the LinkedIn vs. Twitter algorithm and explain why having a high follower count is one of the best forms of social proof for showing people why they should place their trust in your brand. 0:00 Intro/Background 4:34 From Personal Brand to Multiple Brands 8:30 Leaning into Your Personal Brand 11:55 Tips to Founders 14:15 How to Start Growing Your Brand 25:10 Getting Your Name Out There 35:12 A Hill to Die On 41:25 Follow Us Check Out Bell Curve: https://www.bellcurve.com https://www.demandcurve.com Follow Neal: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nealogrady/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 25, 202344 min

179 - How to Create Industry-Leading Content, with Tommy Walker

Having worked for businesses like Shopify, Quickbooks, LinkedIn, Vimeo, Twitch, and GoDaddy, Tommy Walker knows a thing or two about content marketing. He sits down with Daniel to discuss the top three principles of marketing he considers paramount to any great content, including the value of a great value proposition, how content is a form of social currency, and why Slack is where decisions are made. Find out what you can do with your marketing plan once technology gets out of the way and how you can better differentiate your brand against other software companies with the same features. 0:00 Intro/Background 2:39 The Three Axioms of Content Marketing 20:29 How to Think About Content Marketing 25:00 Mid Funnel Advertising 30:30 Lead Generation 34:30 A Premise in Action 37:18 A Hill to Die On Follow Tommy: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecontentstudioofficial Website: https://www.thecontentstudio.com Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 20, 202337 min

178 - How Olipop Became a Household Brand, with Steven Vigilante

From Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj’s Barbie Girl cover to Camilla Cabello, Gywyneth Paltrow, and just about everywhere you look on TikTok, Olipop is one of the largest-growing beverage brands in the nation. Steven Vigilante, the Head of Growth & Talent for Olipop, is here to explain exactly how the brand managed to do it. From 8 to 20,000 stores within a six-month time period, find out how Olipop is harnessing the power of multiple channels, including organic social, celebrity influencers, and in-store marketing, to become the next big challenger to brands like Coke and Pepsi. And don’t miss out on hearing the one marketing hill Steven swears he would die on. 0:00 Intro/Background 4:30 Marketing at Olipop 9:10 Inspiration from Big Soda 11:48 Utilizing TikTok 14:40 Advice for TikTok Marketing 18:20 Omnichannel Marketing 24:33 In-Store Marketing 28:40 A Hill to Die On 31:23 Follow Us www.olipop.com Follow Steven: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/🥤steven-vigilante-06b64633/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/savigilante Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 19, 202334 min

177 - Creating Great Media, with HubSpot’s CMO, Kipp Bodnar

How does one of the world’s most influential companies think about marketing? HubSpot’s CMO, Kipp Bodnar, is in the studio to unpack all of the lessons he’s learned in marketing. He’s talking to Daniel about why you should always create content that prioritizes helping and entertaining your audience above all else, why podcasting remains one of the hardest channels to grow an audience in, and how HubSpot thinks about hiring content creators. Plus, Kipp also divulges how he thinks about the media funnel and explains why distribution is everything. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:30 Creating Great Media 4:20 Considering Creators 9:46 Podcasting is Hard 13:30 The Media Funnel Parts 16:35 Qualitative Data Tracking 22:00 HubSpot Marketing 22:20 Words of Advice 25:20 The Hiring Criteria 30:46 A Hill to Die On 33:23 Follow Us Discount code to attend Inbound: TMMINBOUND (15% off discount code on General Admission passes – expires on July 31, 2023) inbound.com/agenda Follow Kipp: Marketing Against the Grain Podcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Kippbodnar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kippbodnar Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 18, 202333 min

The Behavioral Psychology of Buying, with Melina Palmer

Which product makes you more likely to buy it? A bag of chips that says, “90% Fat-Free” or a bag of chips that says, “Made With 10% Fat”? Sure, the answer seems like it’s obviously the first option, but can you explain the reasons why? Melina Palmer can, and as a behavioral economist, she’s here to explain why we buy the things we buy in this episode from the archives. As the podcast host of “The Brainy Business; Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy,” Melina discusses the ways science can be used to unlock the consumer decision-making process and unleash the key to your business’ success. She and Daniel talk about how behavioral science utilizes economics, psychology, and neuroscience to reveal the secrets behind the subconscious decisions we make on an everyday basis. Follow Melina: Website: https://www.thebrainybusiness.com Podcast: https://thebrainybusiness.com/why-behavioral-economics/# Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 13, 202342 min

How to Think About Content (Solo Edition)

In this solo episode, Daniel’s taking the time to hash out his best advice for marketing, and this time he’s explaining the best ways to think about producing content. Why should you think of content as a product? And why is it important to invest in the content you produce? For that and more advice, tune in. Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 12, 20234 min

176 - Why Hip Hop Shapes Marketing, with Charlotte Mair

Hustling since she was 15 and obsessed with pop culture from a young age, Charlotte Mair knew she wanted to create cool shit and tell great stories. So she built her own agency, The Fitting Room, that harnessed the power of subculture and creativity to drive brand loyalty. Her personal motto? Create hype, demand, and legacy. Charlotte opens up to Daniel about her unique take on marketing, including why she believes that hip-hop shapes everything and why understanding sub-communities is crucial to building brand strategy. Plus, hear why she thinks taking risks is vital to great marketing (*spoiler alert* because perfect is really, really boring). 0:00 Intro/Background 3:35 Approach to Marketing 6:30 Launching a Brand 11:10 What Good Looks Like 16:20 Taking Risks 22:17 Favorite Past Campaigns 30:41 A Hill to Die On 32:55 Follow Us Follow Charlotte: Website: https://tfr.agency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-mair/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 11, 202334 min

Creating a Celebrity Cult Following, with Sharma Brands’ VP of Growth, Ari Murray

Call us biased, but this might just be our favorite episode of Marketing Millenials ever. And it’s not just because this one’s with Daniel’s wife, Ari Murray. It’s because Ari’s a growth marketing mastermind for Sharma Brands, who’s helped manage e-commerce for celebrity brands like Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh and Halsey’s Aboutface Beauty. And she’s got a lot of great advice about how to run a successful D2C e-commerce brand. Ari talks about the ins and outs of performance marketing, why channel diversification is important, and how to leverage a legacy audience. And you didn’t think she’d really leave without spilling the tea and how she and Daniel met, did you? Follow Ari: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-to-millions/id1666992294 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arimurray Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 7, 202329 min

175 - How to Align Marketing and Sales, with Vin Matano

What are the biggest challenges marketers face, and how can they better align with sales to improve their outcomes? Vin Matano, Senior Account Executive at Demandbase, chats with Daniel about all things sales. Find out his four-part cold e-mail strategy to increase pipeline, what he identifies as marketing’s biggest pain points, and the best tactics you can use today to approach sellers. Plus, why does Vin think of sales as a copy-and-paste business? And what’s the one marketing hill he would die on? 0:00 Intro/Background 5:01 Cold vs. Warm Emailing 8:00 Cold Email Process 12:23 Using Marketing as a Salesperson 16:30 Marketing Pain Points 20:10 Defining ABM 26:30 Building Marketing Relationships 31:25 A Hill to Die On Follow Vin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinmatano/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 6, 202338 min

174 - How to Scale in Your Niche, with David Tao

Should you be concerned if your content doesn’t appeal to everyone? According to BarBend’s Head of Brand, David Tao, you should embrace it because it’s actually one of your greatest strengths as a marketer. David and Daniel discuss the ways in which niche content gives you a competitive advantage and how to use it to gain a broader audience. David also unveils his three biggest tips for scaling a company organically, including optimizing SEO strategy, using good design principles, and being consistent in your work, and explains the one marketing hill he would die on. 0:00 Intro/Background 4:07 Scaling Niche Companies 11:39 Scaling Organically 21:00 Growth Levers for Scaling BarBend 29:14 A Hill to Die On Learn More About BarBend: https://www.barbend.com https://www.breakingmuscle.com Follow David: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidthomastao Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/d_tao LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/datao/ Email: [email protected] Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jul 3, 202332 min

Always Do Your User Research— How to Use Buyer Personas Correctly, with Adrienne Barnes

95% of companies use buyer personas, but over 77% of those companies never look at them again. But don’t let that fool you into believing they’re useless. Adrienne Barnes, the founder of Best Buyer Persona, is here to unpack the value of user personas in this episode rewind. She’s delving into the reasons why most companies suck at using buyer personas correctly, how to get it right, and why talking to users and stakeholders is vital to your brand’s success. She and Daniel also discuss the value of proprietary data and why too many marketers are worried about failing to actually start trying. 0:00 Intro/Background 3:50 User Research 8:00 Challenges to Research 10:00 Is User Research Useless? 15:01 A Hill to Die On 17:00 Words of Advice 24:00 Freelancing 28:39 Who Inspires You? Follow Adrienne: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrienne-barnes-2001 Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 29, 202334 min

173 - How to Build Raving Fans with Tik Tok, with Ryan Boswell

What insights could a college dropout turned growth marketer have to give about marketing? Turns out, quite a lot. Ryan Boswell drops by the studio to talk to Daniel about the lessons he’s learned when it comes to marketing short-form content for startups on platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok. His overarching theme? If you want to build an actual connection with a loyal base of customers, then your content has to provide something of value for them— it can’t just be noise or mindless noise. Always strive to create content that adds some type of value which will be enhanced when people eventually convert to your product. To hear that and more of Ryan’s insights, check out the pod. 0:00 Intro/Background 2:30 Using TikTok to Drive Offline Events 6:24 Short Form Content 17:00 B2B Content Strategy 28:40 Quality vs. Quantity 33:30 A Hill to Die On 37:11 Find Us Follow Cold Plunge Studios: https://www.coldplungestudios.com Follow Ryan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjboswell/ Email: [email protected] Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 28, 202341 min

172 - How to Run Successful Facebook (Meta) Ads, with Torii Rowe

What’s the secret sauce to scaling and growing companies? According to former cop-turned-performance marketer Torii Rowe, it’s all about discipline and knowing just how far you can push and pull in your ad campaigns. Torii’s uncovering his tried-and-true methodology for scaling companies like Upsaint, Manssion, and MVMT, and you can bet that it involves rigorous A/B testing, broad targeting, and high-converting landing pages. Then, find out why the best testing ads are the ones you least expect— and capturing cold traffic is the key to fueling your company’s growth. If you’re looking to scale, you won’t wanna miss this one. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:45 From Cop to Growth Marketer 3:20 Scaling Businesses 7:00 Great Facebook Ads 10:55 Ad Targeting 13:40 AOV 16:00 High Converting Land Pages 20:32 Predicting What Works 22:50 A Hill to Die On 27:15 Word of Advice Follow Torii: Website: https://www.dreamlabsagency.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torii-rowe-782a0a161/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/toriirowe Check Out Manssion Jewelry: https://manssion.com Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 27, 202333 min

Why the Need for Speed is a Marketer’s Greatest Weapon, with Jay Baer

We’re rewinding the clock on this week’s podcast to replay an interview with business growth and customer experience strategist Jay Baer. Jay gives his thoughts on why speed and customer experience go hand-in-hand, how you should think about creating content, and the importance of meaningful customer interactions. Jay breaks down his marketing playbook and unveils his personal branding philosophy. Plus— why do so many marketers spend so much time on customer acquisition when they should really be channeling their focus into customer retention? Boy, does Jay have some thoughts on this one! 00:00 Intro/ Background 03:47 The Two Smart Things Jay Baer Did 09:36 Opposite of Logical 18:00 Customers in the Wild 26:27 Tequila/Insta Dissection 31:37 One Thing Jay Baer Would Tell You 34:30 Who to Pay Attention To 35:16 How to Create Great Content Follow Jay: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaybaer Twitter: twitter.com/jaybaer Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 22, 202338 min

How to Bootstrap an Ecommerce Brand w/Yellow Beauty Founders (LIVE NYC Recording)

In this recorded live event, Daniel and Ari (host of the “Go-To Millions” podcast) interview Yellow Beauty founders Jamil Bhuya and Jaz Fenton about how the lessons they’ve learned in scaling a startup business. From mixing spices on their kitchen table to fulfill orders for their startup turmeric-based skincare brand to being picked up by major manufacturers like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, Jamil and Jaz share how developing a solid e-commerce website, investing in clear and concise copywriting, and utilizing influencer-based advertising helped scale their business to 40,000+ regular customers. Plus, what’s the one marketing hill Jazz and Jamil would die on? Tune in to find out! 0:00 Intro 5:24 Expanding Yellow Beauty 7:00 Creating the Website 12:30 Lessons from Shopify 15:00 Entrepreneurship Lessons 28:00 Aligning with Business Partners 39:40 A Hill to Die On 42:36 Find Us Follow Yellow Beauty: https://www.yellowbeauty.com Follow Jamil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilbhuya/ Website: https://www.burgersnfriesforever.com Follow Jaz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazfenton/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Jazyfent Follow Ari: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-to-millions/id1666992294 Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 21, 202343 min

171 - How to Deal with Budget Cuts, with Jackie Hermes

On this week’s pod, Daniel and special guest Jackie Hermes, CEO of Accelity, chat about the difficult aspects of building an audience, generating leads, and investing in paid advertising. What should a marketing plan look like when you’re dealing with budget cuts? What are the most effective behaviors when it comes to building an audience? And why is it important not to put your marketing eggs all in the same basket? Then, Jackie and Daniel discuss the more annoying aspects of lead generation, including why bickering over attribution is so common within marketing and how marketers can step outside of that singular and self-destructive mindset and start taking ownership over pipeline generation. 0:00 Intro/Background 3:20 Working with Budget Cuts 6:20 Setting Up a Marketing Plan 10:07 Paid Advertising 22:23 The Role of Marketing 28:50 A Hill to Die On Follow Jackie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejackiehermes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejackiehermes/ Website: https://accelitymarketing.com/contact/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit:

Jun 20, 202331 min

170 - How to Build a Marketing Plan, with Peter Mahoney

How does a self-proclaimed science nerd approach marketing? By using the scientific method, of course! Peter Mahoney, author of “The Next CMO,” sits down to talk with Daniel about his unique and incredibly analytical approach to marketing tactics. Learn why constant testing is the glue holding a marketer’s success in the balance and why you should always come equipped with a concrete set of goals for your marketing plan, including metrics, targets, and milestones. Then, Peter unveils his top tip for aspiring marketers— and why talking to your finance department should be your top priority. 0:00 Intro/Background 3:51 Testing Your Hypothesis 6:05 Setting Up a Plan 13:43 Understanding Data 19:15 Selling a Marketing Plan 24:10 Justifying Brand Campaigns 31:42 A Hill to Die On 36:11 Where to Find Us Find Peter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pemahoney/ Podcast: The Next CMO Book: The Next CMO Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 15, 202337 min

169 - How to Stand Out From Other Marketing Job Candidates, with Oz Rashid

Receiving a job offer in the land of 1,000+ job applicants on LinkedIn feels like an impossible feat. So what can you be doing right now to stand out? Founder and CEO of MSH recruiting software, Oz Rashid, joins the pod to chat with Daniel about the best ways for job candidates to market themselves, including building a personal brand, targeting HR recruiters directly, tailoring your resume to match specific aspects of the job description, and much, much more. Plus, Oz explains why marketing and HR initiatives go hand-in-hand and why investing in talent acquisition is a worthy pursuit. If you’ve found yourself on the eternal job search struggle bus, this is one episode you can’t afford to miss! Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 14, 202348 min

168 - The Ultimate Digital Marketing Playbook, with Pete Housley

Dying to understand how to effortlessly increase your sales and conversion rates? Then this episode’s for you. Pete Housley, CMO at the intelligence conversion platform, Unbounce, opens up his playbook for capturing leads at all stages of the funnel and retaining them. He and Daniel discuss striking the perfect balance between organic traffic and paid channels, whether or not you should buy your branded keywords, and how to properly employ retargeting tactics. Plus, find out why Pete’s a diehard stan for multi-channel marketing and why any great marketer needs to start beefing up their data chops, stat. 0:00 Intro/Background 3:12 The Digital Marketing Playbook 6:26 Breaking Down Ad Channels 16:15 Distinguishing Purchasing Intent 20:42 Moving the Point of Conversion 25:03 Retaining Customers 30:34 A Hill to Die On 32:56 Words of Advice Follow Pete: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-housley-a3653012/ Unbounce: http://unbounce.com/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 13, 202339 min

167 - How to Think About Paid Advertising, with Yoann Pavy

Let’s be real— a lot has changed in marketing over the past five years, especially with the advent of platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. Yoann Pavy’s here to unpack all the ways to utilize those changes to fuel your organic growth. As the CMO of the fintech app Nude, and the former Head of Social and Growth to major UK brands Deliveroo and Depop, Yoann loves how the internet drives culture and has directly managed several eight-figure marketing accounts over the past decade. He and Daniel discuss the shift in advertising to authenticity, what kind of content creators make the best business partners, and why listening to your customers’ feedback is the key to a winning strategy. 0:00 Intro/Background 3:24 Paid Advertising Landscape 14:55 Using Creators 18:48 Finding the Right Creators 24:25 A Hill to Die On 28:06 Words of Advice Follow Yoann: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoannpavy/?originalSubdomain=uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoannpavy Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 8, 202333 min

166 - Quantity vs. Quality Content, with Blake Emal

How does a strategic marketing advisor think about building a social media audience? Blake Emal stops by the studio to chat with Daniel about the lessons he’s learned from faking it until he actually made it in the world of SEO marketing. From his early career accidentally stumbling into the world of SEO to becoming the CMO of Copy AI, Blake’s dispensing his playbook on navigating audience growth using various social media platforms. Tune in as Blake discloses his hottest tips for building a following, including the importance of quantity over quality, adapting quickly to technological change, and the differences between building a brand vs. a personal account. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:52 Building an Audience 8:28 Brand vs. Personal Accounts 10:51 Creating Account Content 14:12 Future Growth 17:56 A Hill to Die On 23:30 Words of Advice Follow Blake: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/heyblake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxblake/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 7, 202329 min

5 Tips for Becoming a Content Creator (Solo Edition)

In this solo pod, Daniel’s sharing his top five best tips for first-time creators and how to produce content that’s sure to gain followers. Is it better to create a few curated high-quality pieces of content or to generate content more consistently? Should you hedge your bets by posting on multiple social media platforms, or is it better to focus on just one? For the answers to these questions and more grade-A tips, take a listen! Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 6, 20239 min

165 - Proven Tactics on How to Grow Your Audience, with Chenell Basilio

What’s the best way to build your email list without the help of paid advertising? Like any good Christopher Nolan plot twist, Chenell Basilio, writer of the “Growth in Reverse” newsletter, thinks moving backward through time is the most effective strategy to grow your audience. She sits down to chat with Daniel about the art of reverse engineering, her top takeaways for organically growing a newsletter audience, and why you really need to stop planning and just start doing when it comes to marketing. 0:00 Intro/Background 2:15 Tactics for Growing an Audience 7:22 Things Top Creators are Doing 16:40 Podcast Promotion 20:40 Things I’ve Learned 22:56 Paid Advertising Lessons 28:56 A Hill to Die On 29:07 Find Us Follow Chenell: Website and Newsletter: https://www.growthinreverse.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenellco/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Chenellco Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Jun 1, 202332 min

164 - Everything SEO, with Barrett O’ Neil

On today’s pod, Daniel’s chatting with SEO specialist, Barrett O’Neill about everything SEO-related. What are the biggest things you can do to boost your page’s SEO ranking today? How will SEO change with the rapid development of AI technology? And what’s the best way to grow your audience? Barrett’s dishing his hottest tips for staying ahead of the game to produce quality content that will boost your SEO strategy and grow your audience organically. Plus, stay tuned to find out why paid ads are vastly overrated. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:20 Is SEO Dead? 2:50 SEO Tactics 5:51 Staying Ahead of the Curve 9:21 Generating Exceptional Content 17:00 Creating SEO Content 20:03 Becoming an Entrepreneur 22:07 Growing an Audience 24:38 A Hill to Die On 27:14 Contact Us Follow Barrett: Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrettjoneill/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettoneill/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 31, 202328 min

A Gem of a Marketing Campaign (Storytime)

How did diamonds become a girl’s best friend? In this special segment, Daniel’s flying solo to take an in-depth look at some of advertising’s greatest wins, and this week, he’s revealing how DeBeers turned a fledgling mining company into a diamond empire. Find out how DeBeers utilized clever copywriting and influencer seeding to revolutionize the world of advertising in the mid-19th century and what lessons we can learn from this remarkable campaign. Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 30, 202310 min

163 - How AI Will Affect Ads, with Kasim Aslam

Is AI a marketer’s best friend or worst foe? Well, according to Kasim Aslam, owner of the number one ranked Google ads agency, Solutions 8, it’s maybe a little bit of both? Kasim and Daniel talk about all things AI— how it poses a threat to marketing job security, how it will affect the state of SEO as we currently know it, and what can be done to ensure marketers adapt to AI trends in order to improve efficiency rates. Then, find out what marketing hill Kasim would die on and why you should go ahead girl, go 'head niche down. 0:00 Intro/Background 1:18 AI for Search 6:37 AI & Job Security 14:11 AI & Ads 19:17 AI & Supply Chain Efficiency 22:27 The State of SEO 29:15 A Hill to Die On 33:08 Words of Advice Follow Solutions 8: Website: https://sol8.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/solutionseight Follow Kasim: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/casamuslim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 25, 202339 min

Creating Memorable Memes (Solo Edition)

Hello there. Looking for a meme that hits the right spot? Daniel’s taking a solo spin for this week’s pod to cover the basics of creating a viral meme. Should you capitalize on what’s trending? And how do you increase engagement with a meme? Tune in for that and more! Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 24, 20238 min

162 - Strategies From Scaling Gymshark's Social Presence From 1M to 20M Followers, with Elfried Samba

How does the man who scaled Gym Shark from 1 million to 20 million followers think about marketing? Elfried Samba is in the studio to share his views with Daniel on building an audience through genuine brand diversity and to reflect on the ultimate goals of marketing in today’s increasing economy of homogeneity. He shares the liberating effects of embracing imperfection in advertising and how it makes companies a little more human. Plus, find out his thoughts on building brand trust and what characteristic brands who consistently deliver share in common. 0:00 Intro/Scaling Gym Shark 3:40 Cultural Evolution 13:31 Homogeneity in Advertising 17:50 The Goal of Marketing 21:56 The Nuances of Marketing 25:11 The Role of AI 29:04 Why Trust is Vital 36:04 Customers are Your Best Ambassadors 40:18 A Hill to Die On Follow Elfried: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elfriedsamba/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElfriedSamba Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 23, 202347 min

How to Write Personalized Emails, with Morgan Ingram

We’re rehashing this oldie cause it’s a goodie. Quit using so many words. Morgan J Ingram is a marketer at the top of his B2B game, and he’s opening up his email playbook. Having trouble understanding why your email is converting? Then this is one you won’t wanna skip. Join Daniel Murray and Morgan for this AirMeet virtual event, where Morgan unpacks the secrets to email success – less stuff, no fluff. And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention. What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/morganjingram Twitter: https://twitter.com/morganjingram Follow Daniel on Twitter: twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 18, 202343 min

Why Great Media and Great Content Marketing Aren’t That Different, with Adam Ryan

Today we’re rewinding the clock and diving back into this fantastic chat with Workweek CEO Adam Ryan as he unveils his secrets to unlocking the creator economy. Adam shares his journey from leaving his job as the President of the Hustle to build a media company within a business at Workweek and spilling the deets on the intriguing dynamics between media and content marketing. Then, Adam drops some hard truths to Daniel on why you should always keep your media budget separate from your marketing budget. You won’t want to miss this episode that will revolutionize the way you approach marketing. And if you LOVE The Marketing Millennials drop us a five-star review at: https://ratethispodcast.com/marketingmillennials, I really appreciate your support!. Follow Adam: https://wwww.workweek.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adamtryan Twitter: twitter.com/AdamRy_n Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

May 17, 202340 min