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252 - B2B Content Marketing w/Tracey Wallace | Marketing Island
If content makes the world go round, then meet the woman who keeps it spinning. In this special rapid-fire segment from Marketing Island, Tracey Wallace, Director of Content for Klaviyo and the voice behind Workweek’s Contentment newsletter, chats with me about the best ways marketers can boost their content marketing game and repurpose pieces more effectively. Learn how to increase your speed-to-market, resonate with your audience, and repurpose with more purpose. Tracey reveals her insights on the power of a good webinar and unleashes her juiciest takes on evergreen content, the most effective types of content, and the rookie mistakes companies make when planning their content calendar. Plus, are webinars the secret weapon your company needs to start using today? Yes. Yes. AND YES. 00:00:30 - Content Marketing KPIs and Trends 00:02:24 - Refresh Your Content Strategy Annually 00:03:17 - Revamp Webinars for Modern Audiences 00:03:56 - Balancing Evergreen and Trending Content 00:05:04 - Creating Content that Resonates with Audiences 00:06:42 - Importance of Evergreen Video Content 00:09:08 - Repurposing Content for Search Success 00:10:14 - Aligning Content Marketing Goals Strategically 00:11:40 - Integrated Marketing in Large Organizations 00:13:19 - Creating Impactful Content as a Marketer 00:14:18 - Underrated Content Marketing Tips Revealed 00:15:09 - Increase Content Speed to Market Follow Tracey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyrwallace/ Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/contentment/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
SPECIAL SERIES: Webinar Registration Tactics That Work | Bathroom Break #1
In this bite-sized podcast, my marketing bestie, Jay Schwedelson, is talking shop and unleashing his quick and dirty tips on B2B’s hottest topics with me. This week, we’re taking on all things webinar, and dispensing the top secrets for increasing your registration rates. Learn how, by creating a compelling title, teasing valuable content, and being 100% transparent about the ask you’re making, you can increase registration, retention, and repeat attendance. Plus, what’s the #1 thing you can do to boost your attendance rates IMMEDIATELY? Hint: It always comes down to networking (sorry, introverts). 00:00:56 - How to Revamp Your Webinar Promotion for Success 00:02:01 - Leverage Guests for Distribution Success 00:07:22 - Targeting with Titles in Email Marketing 00:10:32 - More Tips for Successful Marketing Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Podcast: Do THIS, Not THAT Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: Stanley Tumbler
What’s got Karen caught in a Target tizzy of absolute madness? Stanley Cup— that’s who. How did a 110-year-old brand that was barely making a blip on the radar cause mass hysteria overnight? Aidan breaks down the tumbler’s battle-hardy past and explains how, with the help of one little alum from “The Bachelor,” three women on a mission to make Stanley great again turned around the entire marketing prospectus and brought life into the fledgling flask company. How did Stanley capitalize on influencer marketing and brand collaborations to position themselves as the top tumbler in the TikTok uinverse? Let’s just say this limited-time edition is one download you simply can’t afford *NOT* to add to your Marketing Millennials collection… Wistia is every marketer’s best-kept secret when it comes to video. Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
251 - Do You Need a Fractional CMO?, with John Jantsch from Duct Tape Marketing
Do you need a fractional chief marketing officer? But first of all, what does a fractional officer even do? Don’t worry—I’ve got your back as “Duct Tape Marketing” author John Jantsch joins me to break down the entire pros and cons list of fractional CMOs. How can it help your business to grow and scale? And how can the deep marketing experience, communication skills, and deeply analytical mindset of a fractional CMO propel your business strategy to new heights? And stay tuned as John shares his top strategies for building a cohesive marketing plan. You definitely don’t wanna miss this episode from one of marketing’s bestselling authors. Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information. 00:02:10 - Advantages of Hiring a Fractional CMO 00:07:44 - Marketing Help for Small Businesses 00:09:30 - Becoming a Fractional CMO Requirements 00:11:10 - Fractional CMO Model Enhances Marketing 00:17:01 - Optimal Marketing Budget for Growing Companies 00:20:10 - Small Businesses Benefit from Fractional CMO 00:22:42 - Understanding the Evolution of Consumer Behavior Read “Duct Tape Marketing” here. Follow John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing Website: https://ducttapemarketing.com Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
250 - Why You Should Start Using Video Today in Your Marketing, with Chris Savage, Co-Founder & CEO of Wistia
Are you using your video marketing plan to maximize your brand’s potential? Chris Savage, co-founder and CEO of Wistia, sits down to discuss the power of video in today's marketing landscape. From the importance of storytelling to the changing expectations of B2B videos, Chris shares valuable insights and tips for creating impactful video content. Learn why webinars are one of the best forms of content that marketers aren’t accessing—and how to successfully implement a live video plan. Are they marketing's most underrated platform? Plus, what makes good video content great? Learn the key strategies to make your video content *pop* and what questions you should be asking about your content before hitting “post.” Build trust, connect with your audience, and elevate your brand. Wistia is every marketer’s best kept secret when it comes to video. Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials 00:00:42 - How Online Video Changed Everything 00:02:44 - B2B Companies and Video Marketing 00:03:46 - Businesses Increasing Video Marketing Efforts 00:09:51 - The Rise of Video Marketing 00:18:22 - Creating Engaging Long-Form Video Content 00:28:01 - Video Production Tips for B2B Marketing 00:37:00 - Creating and Marketing Successful Videos 00:39:22 - Brand Impact on B2B Marketing Learn More About Wistia: Website: https://wistia.com Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 frie
Why Marketing Works: The Mastermind Behind Sriracha’s $2.5B Empire
Food wouldn’t be the same without it. In fact, fried chicken might just drop off the face of the planet forever in its absence. What are we talking about? Only one of the world’s most popular condiments EVER (and sorry ketchup and ranch girlies, your condiment hales in comparison to this spicy topping). With over 20 million bottles a year sold, and a staple of every Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, how did Huy Fong’s sriracha sauce become one of the most popular condiments in the world? Aidan unpacks the tale of how David Tran escaped his life in communist-occupied Vietnam to risk everything on a hot sauce recipe and the Vietnamese community of Los Angeles. How did David manage to outlast the competition and outmaneuver numerous knockoffs for over four decades? And what marketing lessons can we take away from his anti-marketing techniques and unique business philosophy? Aidan explores the fascinating tale of how the OG marketer stuck to his mission statement and turned down multi-million-dollar deals to continue his legacy of making a rich man’s hot sauce at poor man’s prices. Don’t miss out. Wistia is every marketer’s best-kept secret when it comes to video. Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
249 - A New Way to Go-To-Market, with Jared Fuller, Founder of Nearbound
Learn how to work smarter, not harder, in your marketing efforts and leverage underinvested channels for maximum success. Jared Fuller, founder of Nearbound.com, joins the conversation with me to discuss the concept of Nearbound and its impact on marketing. Discover why partnering with trusted voices is crucial for building trust with your audience and how to surround your buyers by working with the people they already trust. Jared also shares insights on the future of marketing and the importance of events in the nearbound era along with his top strategies for building partnerships and creating a flywheel based on existing relationships. 00:00:41 - Client-Side Founder's Journey into Marketing 00:03:59 - Surround Buyers with Trusted Influencers 00:05:43 - Partnering with Trusted Voices 00:08:25 - Top Marketing Channels for B2B 00:14:33 - Buyer Relevancy Trumps Review Scores 00:17:40 - HubSpot's Journey to $100 Million 00:23:06 - Building a Successful Partner Program 00:30:13 - Leverage Your Network for Intros 00:30:53 - Simplify Marketing Collaboration for Success 00:36:42 - Under-Invested Channels: The Key to Success 00:40:03 - The Future of Marketing: Events 00:44:02 - Millennials at Near Bound Summit 00:44:52 - Establishing Thought Leadership in Marketing Learn More About Nearbound: Website: https://nearbound.com Follow Jared: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredfuller/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
248 - The Hourglass Marketing Funnel, with Heather Horton of Ecrubox Digital
No. It’s not just your imagination. Customer acquisition costs ARE rising. What can you do to maximize your marketing strategy to keep up with the cost of retention? Heather Horton, CEO and founder of Ecrubox Digital, chats with me about all things customer retention. From optimizing your customer acquisition channels to leveraging customer service and logistics and effectively utilizing influencer marketing, Heather breaks down everything you need to know about collecting first-party data and acquiring customers in today’s challenging market. Don’t miss out on these kickass tips and strategies for keeping and acquiring more customers. Wistia is every marketer’s best kept secret when it comes to video. Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials 00:00:04 - Rising Customer Acquisition Costs Explained 00:02:31 - Efficiency in Marketing Amid Rising Costs 00:05:32 - Best Customer Acquisition Strategies Today 00:11:56 - Ways to Retain Customer Loyalty 00:12:35 - Elevate Customer Service in Marketing 00:19:32 - Start Collecting First-Party Data Now 00:27:48 - Common Mistakes in Influencer Marketing 00:34:24 - Avoid Out-of-Home Ads for Small Brands Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: How to sell to the wealthy
If you thought Oppenheimer was hard to get tickets to then you clearly haven’t tried to set your hands on tickets “100 Years.” And even if you do score tix to the elusive Robert Rodriguez/John Malkovich flick, chances 99.9% certain that you’ll be dead before the film premieres. That’s right. DEAD. Is the movie trying to kill you in some sick real-life “Saw” game? Well, good/news bad news, horror movie fans. The reason you won’t see the movie isn’t quite *that* exciting (sorry, but no long-haired girls climbing out of from well and into your TV screen are coming to get you after 10 days). You won’t see the coveted movie because its premiere date isn’t until 2115. Yep— 100 years from when it was first filmed. Why? But also…. WHY? Who’s behind this iconic campaign and more importantly, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN??? Aidan Brannigan’s giving you the inside scoop on what’s either a marketing stroke of absolute madness or complete genius. TBD 100 years from now. Wistia is every marketer’s best-kept secret when it comes to video. Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
247 - How AI is Going to Change the Creative Process, with Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle
Did a bot write this or did a human? And does it really matter if you can’t tell the difference? Discover how AI is revolutionizing the creative process and why you can’t afford *not* to jump on the latest marketing bandwagon. Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, joins me to chat about the role of AI in design. We break down the importance of understanding various digital advertising platforms before debunking the common fears that so many creatives in the industry have about AI taking over content. Learn why AI is more friend than foe, and how it can help enhance the creative process and empower designers to create impactful and effective designs. Plus, find out how Russ got into marketing and design and his insights on the future of the industry. How does he think internal leaders can be better at directing information to their designers? Don't miss this fascinating conversation on the intersection of AI and creativity. Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information. 00:00:02 - Russ Perry Talks Marketing and Design 00:03:45 - AI's Impact on Creatives and Designers 00:10:52 - Importance of Understanding Digital Advertising 00:16:30 - Enhancing Creativity with AI Integration 00:21:58 - Human Designers Remain Essential in Evolving Industry 00:28:59 - Designing for Your Client's Client 00:35:38 - Let the Market Decide Your Audience 00:38:08 - Listen to Content Creators for Marketing Success Follow Russ: LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russperry/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
246 - Why is Influencer Marketing a Scam? with LondonLaz
9 out of 10 influencers don’t understand why they got famous. Was it the video about lobsters that made them a hit? Were they not posting as much as they could have? Was there not enough interaction in the comments section? Why do so many influencers fail to comprehend the basics of the algorithm? And is it worth pursuing a view count at the cost of your sanity? Learn how to monetize social media content more sustainably as TikTok sensation London Laz talks with me about his personal experience in the influencer industry. He reveals how he scaled from 0 to 9 million followers on TikTok and how he thinks about sustainability in an industry where an algorithm is the difference between monetization and bankruptcy. London discusses the importance of having transferable skills, the wrong way of doing influencer marketing, and the power of building a loyal audience. Don’t miss out on this conversation with one of social media’s biggest personalities. Wistia is every marketer’s best kept secret when it comes to video. Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials 00:00:37 - Navigating Between Influencer and Traditional Marketing 00:05:36 - Influencer Marketing: Scam or Success? 00:12:00 - Revolutionizing Influencer Marketing Strategies 00:15:28 - Brands Seek High-Quality Influencer Content 00:22:34 - Understanding Influencer Marketing Beyond Affiliates 00:26:29 - Doubling Down on High-Quality Content 00:30:38 - Focus on Audience and Product 00:37:27 - Maximize Your Influence: Social Media Strategy 00:39:02 - Marketing Hill Follow London: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@londonlaz?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonlaz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/londonlazerson/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
245 - How This Brand Survives On Mostly Organic Marketing, With Lisa Bubbers, Co-Founder of Studs
Ear piercing isn’t just about begging for permission from your mom for weeks on end, driving by the local mall, and searching for the nearest Claire’s anymore. Learn how Studs is revolutionizing the ear piercing and earring experience. In this ep, I’m chatting with Lisa Bubbers, Co-Founder and CEO of Studs, as she unpacks her greatest insights into her brand’s unique approach to retail and marketing. How is Studs targeting a Gen Z and millennial customer base through organic marketing? What’s the real role of PR in building a successful business? And how has the retail game evolved to keep pace in the digital age? Join the conversation and learn from Lisa's expertise in creating a thriving brand that resonates with today's consumers. 00:00:01 - Reimagining Ear Piercing with Studs 00:02:12 - Drive Business with Organic Marketing 00:05:29 - Choosing Store Locations for Maximum Impact 00:12:02 - Why People Choose Studs for Piercings 00:15:58 - Creating Content to Understand Ear Piercing 00:21:23 - Balancing E-commerce and Retail Strategies 00:30:08 - The Power of Strategic PR 00:31:35 - Shift in Consumer Reading Habits 00:34:43 - Find Daniel on LinkedIn Easily Learn More About Studs: Website: https://studs.com Follow Lisa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bubbers-54852721/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: The Most Interesting Campaign in the World?
Wheaties ask to eat him for breakfast. Bears are warned about encountering him in the wild. Doctors rejected his organs from donation because they were too much for the average man to handle. Who is he? Why, the most interesting man in the world, of course. But more importantly, how did he become a household name? Aidan takes an inside look at the woman who created the most interesting man in the world (because honestly, would you expect anything less?) and breaks down how Dos Equis managed to capture an audience through some INGENIUS lifestyle branding techniques. What’s the one layered phrase they used to generate a remarkable degree of authority? And what marketing principles can you use to take your own campaign to the next level? We don’t always talk about Dos Equis, but when we do, you’ll definitely want to listen. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
How to Hype Up Your Internal Marketing Efforts (Solo Edition)
Marketing isn’t just for customers. Find out the best ways to hype up your company from within. In this solo pod, I’m giving my unfiltered thoughts on how to use internal marketing to amp up your external marketing efforts. Find out how to sell the best ideas within your organization, take new marketing initiatives to the next level, and communicate in a consistent way that will further your brand’s mission. Plus, don’t forget to share your ideas for the podcast with me on LinkedIn! Have questions that you want answered? Or perhaps you have an idea of the types of guests you’d like to see more of? Drop me a DM! Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit https://artlist.io/enterprise. 00:00:01 - Hype Up Internal Marketing Efforts 00:01:30 - How Marketing Leaders Sell Ideas 00:09:36 - Engage with Podcast Hosts Directly Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
243 - How to Think About Full Funnel Marketing, With Vibhor Kapoor, Chief Business Officer of NextRoll
How can marketers strike a balance between brand awareness and long-term thinking? Vibhor Kapoor, Chief Business Officer of NextRoll and former President of Adroll, joins me to discuss the importance of brand purpose and standing out in a crowded market. We explore the concept of full-funnel marketing and the need for a holistic approach that considers the entire customer journey. And later, Vibhor shares his thoughts on the best privacy-conscious marketing strategies out there, breaking down the tools and solutions that can help marketers to better personalize their marketing efforts without compromising consumer privacy. Tune in to hear Vibhor's perspective on performance branding and the value of building a legacy brand. Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information. 00:00:18 - Marketing: A Broad and Essential Function 00:04:42 - Understanding Full Funnel Marketing Strategies 00:15:49 - Optimize Marketing with Performance Branding 00:18:19 - Balance Brand Awareness in Marketing 00:28:33 - Developing a Holistic Privacy Marketing Strategy 00:36:22 - Marketing Without Compromising User Privacy Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: The Curious Case of Scotland’s PR Plesiosaur
Aye! Listen up ya eejits because Aidan here is about to tell ye a tale of a bonnie lass named Nessie, and a marketing stunt that fooled the world twice o’er. How did the town of Inverness rise to fame? And how did a tall tale of a monster in the local loch capture the imagination of the entire world? Aidan unpacks the myth of the Loch Ness monster, revealing how the curiosity gap principle has kept the myth alive and prosperous nearly 100 years after its creation. What can the myth of Nessie teach us about the differences between clickbaiting and capturing attention? And why do so many eager tourists flock to Scotland each year, knowing full well that Nessie is a hoax? Hold on to your haggis because Aidan’s about to tell a wee, sleekit tale of Scotland’s greatest marketing gambit. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
242 - Influencer Brand Hits and Misses with Stefani O'Sullivan, Head of Marketing at Staud
What does it take to become a successful fashion brand in today's market? According to Stefani O'Sullivan, Head of Marketing at Staud, it's all about having a purpose-driven mission and relying on a great product and brand. In this episode, Stephanie shares her insights on building a successful brand, the importance of understanding your customers, and the power of community in the fashion and beauty industry. How is Staud leveraging the creator community and organic content to drive growth? Stefani chats with me about the specific challenges of launching celebrity influencer brands and the need to stay true to your mission. Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit https://artlist.io/enterprise. 00:00:03 – Stefani’s Journey from Farm to Marketing Success 00:02:58 - Celebrity Brands Impacting Culture Positively 00:06:20 - Factors for Success in Beauty Brands 00:10:20 - Celebrity Brands Without Relying on Celebrities 00:14:24 - Utilizing Influencers to Promote Products 00:16:30 - Fashion and Beauty Industry Community Insights 00:19:23 - Launching Tastemaker Brands: Common Mistakes 00:27:11 - Building Successful Marketing Teams for Brands 00:32:05 - Think of Customers as Humans 00:35:58 - Advice for Young Marketers: Read Daily Learn More About Staud: Website: https://staud.clothing Follow Stefani: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniosullivan/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: How a 26 Year Old Created Cycling’s Greatest Marketing Spectacle
Lance Armstrong might be the first name you think of when you hear the words, “Tour de France,” and sure, he’s certainly a marketing genius in his own right, but he isn’t anywhere near the same level as the OG marketer who turned the French cycling event into the marketing sensation it became. Who is the mystery man behind France’s biggest sports tradition? Meet Geo Lefevre, a 26-year-old writer who just wanted to promote his magazine, L’Auto. Learn how through nothing short of a stroke of genius, Geo decided to take his magazine’s fate into his own hands, creating the idea for a grand cycling tour around France that his magazine would be first on the scene to cover. Aidan breaks down exactly how Geo’s killer marketing idea propelled L’Auto into 40 years of news excellence and how the Tour de France became a cultural staple for over 100+ years. What lessons can marketers draw from Geo’s genius ploy? And what can it teach us about the necessity of owning an audience and streamlining communication? Tune in to find out! Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit https://artlist.io/enterprise. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
241 - The Ultimate Guide to Launching Products, with “Ready to Launch” Podcast Crew
Join my LinkedIn besties/kickass product marketers Tamara Grominsky, Andy McCotter-Bicknell, and Jason Oakley, hosts of the podcast, “Ready for Launch,” as they take a deep dive into the world of product launches with me. We’re chatting about everything product marketing and unleashing the BEST tips out there to help you nail your product launch from start to finish. Do your launches lack originality and planning? Having trouble knowing where to start when it comes to market research? Not sure about the best way to plan and manage your go-to-market strategy? Don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Me, Jason, Tamara, and Andy are breaking down everything from the importance of product marketing, to the role of competitive intelligence in launch strategies, and the differentiation tactics that can make your launch stand out. By the end of this ep, I guarantee you’ll have all the ingredients you need for a successful product launch. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/TMM 00:04:38 - Ingredients for a Successful Product Launch 00:12:23 - Choosing Personas for Product Launch 00:14:17 - Start with Your Launch KPI 00:15:48 - Product Launch Pricing Strategies Decoded 00:22:02 - Product Marketer's Role in Launch 00:25:31 - Prioritizing Product Launches for Success 00:29:09 - How to Align Product Management 00:30:32 - Poaching Customers: Growth Strategy Insights 00:33:46 - Standing Out in Product Launches 00:39:22 - Iterative Launch Strategy for Long-Term Success 00:44:23 - Differentiating Between a Release and a Launch 00:49:25 - Competitor Analysis: Key to Success 00:50:33 - Product Marketing: Not Just Marketing Learn More about Ready for Launch: Listen to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-for-launch/id1730555701 Enroll in the Course: https://maven.com/course-crew/readyforlaunch Follow Andy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmccotterbicknell/ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ Follow Jason: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakleyjason/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
240 - What Most Marketers Don’t Know About the Cialdini Principles, with Bas Wouters, CEO of Cialdini Institute
There are only a few episodes of The Marketing Millennials left, and you seriously cannot afford to miss the incredible surprises I have in store for these jam-packed last few episodes. Seriously, EVERYONE I’ve talked to has said that these next eps are some of the ABSOLUTE BEST they’ve heard. Well err—full disclosure— this is nowhere near the end of the Marketing Millennials, and the above paragraph is a complete lie BUT… did it make you feel more compelled to tune in? Wanna know why you might have felt more intrigued? Master of psychology and current CEO of the Cialdini Institute, Bas Wouters is here to unravel some of his best-kept secrets for conquering the human psyche. Bas is a globally recognized expert in influence, persuasion, and behavior design. With his online lead generator, he disrupted the Dutch kitchen industry and generated millions in sales. After he sold his company and founded the Online Influence Institute, Dr. Robert Cialdini – the ‘Godfather of Influence’ – asked him to co-found the prestigious Cialdini Institute and serve as its CEO. In this role, Bas helps thousands of influence enthusiasts globally get a YES more often, both offline and online. He talks to me about how you can master the principles of persuasion for your own marketing toolset, uncovering some simple tips into the value of reciprocity, scarcity, liking, and social proof. Learn how to ethically apply these principles to connect with your audience and drive results. Plus, find out why understanding human behavior is essential for marketers and how it can take your marketing strategy to the next level. Eager to learn more about the Cialdini methodology? Then don’t forget to check out their 100% FREE Persuasion Power Training for Marketing course. Digital marketers, meet Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. With Wix Studio you get best-in-class defaults and automations, native integrations, automated emails that track KPIs and more! Less repetition, more growth. Visit wix.com/studio for more information. 00:00:33 - Exploring Marketing, Human Behavior, Psychology 00:03:11 - Uncovering the Secrets of Marketing Principles 00:05:38 - Harnessing the Power of Social Proof 00:10:45 - Boost Conversions Ethically with Principles 00:16:15 - Trigger Reciprocity in Marketing Copy 00:25:20 - Harnessing Scarcity for Effective Marketing 00:29:02 - Using Behavioral Science for Marketing Success Learn More About the Cialdini Institute: Website: https://cialdini.com Follow Bas: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baswouters-cmct/?originalSubdomain=nl Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: A True American Origin Story
Ah, America. Some might say there’s nothing more patriotic than flags, fireworks, and country music, but for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, nothing spells “American Patriot” harder than the man who can shove the most weiners into his mouth. In this solo pod, my BFF, Aidan Brannigan, reveals the story of how four Polish immigrants created one of America’s most beloved 4th of July traditions by just doing what dudes do best—challenging each other to ridiculous contests to prove their masculinity... or in this case, their patriotism. How did Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs go from zero to hero with the help of a little virtue signaling and one, well-constructed white lie? From marketing stunt to national icon, Nathan’s proves that sometimes, a little myth-making can go a long way in building brand hype. So grab a bun and join the celebration—it’s time to relish in the story behind the legend. Digital marketers, meet Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. With Wix Studio you get best-in-class defaults and automations, native integrations, automated emails that track KPIs and more! Less repetition, more growth. Visit wix.com/studio for more information. Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
239 - How to Use AI to Level Up Your Content Distribution, with Ross Simmonds
As marketers, it’s easy to think AI is our #1 enemy. But what if I told you, it’s actually your secret superpower? Stop thinking about AI as your arch-nemesis and start thinking of it as your new best friend. Ross Simmonds, the mastermind digital strategist behind some of the biggest SaaS and cloud companies in the world and the current founder of his digital marketing firm, Foundation, chats with me about the future of AI and content creation. Can AI turn a bad writer into a great one (first of all, let’s hope not; second of all, have you read what Chat GPT writes lately)? And, what are the best AI hacks to repurpose your content for maximum distribution? Ross spills his deepest thoughts on how marketers should be optimizing AI usage before breaking down some of his top hacks for building trust and authority within your community. Isn’t it time to bust out of obscurity and build your brand into a household name? Then Ross is ready to dish his playbook on exactly how. Tune in now. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/TMM Follow Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
238 - How to Capture and Keep Your Audience’s Attention Using Neuroscience, with Ted Harrison
What does a former Twitter insider believe about the future of capturing the short-form attention span? Sorry. What was that first sentence? I was writing this on my mobile. When it comes to short-form content, you’re competing with everyone on their phone all the time—and platforms who capture your attention the fastest possess all the power. Today we’re learning from Ted Harrison, former Head of Production at one of the biggest short-form platforms out there, Twitter. Ted shares why, no matter how hard you might try, you simply can’t resist the urge to click on clickbait (spoiler alert: it always works), how to think outside the box on the rules of content creation (which he does every day at his new venture, Neue Motion), and what a multi-channel approach can teach us about finding inspiration where you least expect it. Want to captivate your audience’s attention in 5 seconds or less? This is the episode for you. 00:00:40 - Transition from Film to Marketing Success 00:02:39 - Encouraging Innovation at Twitter's Content Strategy 00:05:51 - Biggest Lessons From Working at Twitter 00:14:52 - Capturing Attention in Social Media Video Content 00:25:03 - E-commerce's Growth in Multiple Channels 00:30:26 - Creating Engaging Twitter and Short-Form Content with Depth 00:33:19 - Understanding the Rules of Marketing 00:38:08 - Listen to Content Creators for Marketing Success Follow Ted: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedaharrison/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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

237 - Rare Beauty’s Marketing, with CMO Katie Welch
Discover the secrets behind the success of Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty, as Ari Murray talks with Katie Welch, the CMO of Rare Beauty in this live recording from Marketingland. Learn how Rare Beauty leveraged social media, particularly TikTok, to fuel the popularity of their products and engage with their superfan community. How has Rare Beauty managed to overcome the challenges of balancing distribution at a massive scale while still maintaining a direct relationship with customers? Katie also explores the advantages of in-house marketing and reveals how Rare Beauty’s mission to tear down perfection in the beauty industry has led to their rampant success. Learn about Rare Beauty's commitment to destigmatizing mental health through their Rare Impact Fund, which donates a percentage of sales to support mental health initiatives. If you’re looking to glean insights into the career path of a beauty marketer and gain valuable advice on how to break into the industry, this one’s a must-listen. Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. 00:00:40 - Entering Beauty Marketing 00:02:48 - Navigating the Career Path in Marketing 00:03:33 - Rare Beauty's In-House Marketing Strategy 00:06:36 - Destigmatizing Mental Health Through Beauty 00:12:25 - Rare Beauty Blush Goes Viral 00:14:22 - Understand Your Brand's Unique Selling Proposition 00:17:36 - Key to Successful Marketing: Point of Difference 00:20:34 - Balancing Brand Growth and Customer Ownership Follow Katie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welchkatie/ Follow Ari: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arimurray/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: Ryan Reynolds Built a $350M Fortune off the Back of Stellar Marketing
Pedro Pascal might be America’s favorite Daddy, but that didn’t stop Ryan Reynolds from becoming the world’s biggest marketing Zaddy with his wit, charm, and killer entrepreneurial instincts that managed to dominate pop culture over the last ten years. How did this once B-list comedian manage to rise to the top of the pop culture game? Aidan breaks down Ryan’s scrappy climb to the top, starting with his ingenious grassroots campaign to fund the release of a little-known film called, “Deadpool” which brought his name to the top of the list of Hollywood’s A-Game. But Reynolds didn’t stop there. From Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, and Wrexham AFC, what made him so successful at brand marketing where other celebrity influencers have failed? Aidan explains how Ryan’s honesty, wit, and personal appeal captured the adoration of audiences everywhere and why he deserves to go down in history as one of the greatest marketers of all time. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/TMM Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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

236 - Deep Dive into How to Think About Your Marketing Metrics, with Jordan Narducci, Head of Ecommerce, Momentous
This week, Daniel’s chatting with Jordan Narducci, Head of E-Commerce and Digital Marketing for Momentous about the metrics that can take your marketing game to the next level. Jordan shares his insights on attribution models, retention strategies, and the power of data-driven decision-making. Discover how Momentous, a nutritional brand intent on democratizing high-performance supplements, has leveraged traditional funnel marketing to tap into its target audience and drive growth. What metrics would Jordan ride or die by? And why does he believe that testing is the number one thing you can do to ensure the longevity of your brand? Stay tuned as he and Daniel chat about the importance of post-purchase surveys, email segmentation, and much, much more. Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. 00:00:46 - How I Fell into E-commerce Marketing 00:04:19 - Spreadsheets and Data Tracking 00:10:00 - Blending Amazon and Podcast Business 00:11:08 - Understanding MER: Revenue vs. Spend 00:21:57 - Prioritize Marketing with GA4 00:24:09 - Transitioning from Partner Growth to Traditional Funnel Marketing 00:30:31 - Analyzing Retention Rates for Long-Term Success 00:35:48 - Test Everything: Data-Driven Marketing Strategies 00:39:14 - Connect with Jordan Narducci on LinkedIn Follow Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-narducci/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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

235 - Why Storytelling is a Powerful Marketing Strategy, With Jake Karls, Founder of Mid-Day Squares
Your brand means nothing if it can’t stand out from the competition. So quit trying to blend in and start telling your audience a great story. Daniel sits down with Jake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, to discuss the power of storytelling in marketing. Discover how Mid-Day Squares built its brand with storytelling at the forefront, allowing it to thrive in the otherwise over-saturated health food marketplace. Jake divulges how Mid-Day Squares started with a homemade recipe, a dream, and a plan and skyrocketed into an overnight social media sensation. What makes their content creation process so unique? He reveals how through authenticity, customer relationship-building, and Grade-A content, Mid-Day Squares managed to conquer brick-and-mortar stores and DTC. Tune in to gain insights on how to add value to your audience and make a lasting impact with your brand. 00:00:02 - The Constant Power of Storytelling 00:00:58 - Revolutionizing Chocolate Bars with Clean Ingredients 00:06:25 - Crafting Authentic Brand Stories for Trust 00:13:58 - Differentiating Midday Squares Through Storytelling 00:20:16 - Authentic Storytelling: The Key to Business Success 00:28:43 - Discover Midday Squares' Marketing Strategy Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. Learn More About Mid-Day Squares: Website: https://www.middaysquares.com Follow Jake: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-karls-653106ba/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
234 - How to Better Understand Your Audience, with Patricia Rollins, Head of Marketing for Typeform
Forms. They may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to marketing, but did you know they’re secretly one of the most powerful tools in your marketing arsenal? Patricia Rollins, Head of Marketing at Typeform, chats with Daniel about how Typeform managed to modernize the survey form by harnessing the power of a customer-centric approach. Can more conversational forms improve customer engagement rates? Patricia shares her top insights on the importance of understanding your audience, optimizing the form experience, and leveraging data for more successful marketing campaigns. Discover the true impact of clear communication and learn how inclusivity can expand your customer reach beyond its typical limits. Tune in now! Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ 00:00:03 - Patricia Shares Marketing Insights Podcast 00:00:17 - From Pizza to Marketing Success 00:02:33 - Navigating Audience Understanding in Cookieless Future 00:05:29 - Optimizing Forms for Targeted Content 00:11:31 - Embedding Forms for Successful Lead Generation 00:13:46 - Segment Customers for Revenue Growth 00:23:20 - Innovative Marketing Strategies Using Data 00:25:29 - Optimizing Form Experience for Websites 00:30:05 - Marketing Hill: The Power of Inclusivity 00:31:28 - Typeform Users, Let Me Know Follow Patricia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rollinspatricia/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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

233 - Crafting Great Performance-Driven Creative, with John Solomon, CMO of Therabody
Creative is great, but… If it doesn’t drive performance, what are you doing? Take it from Therabody CMO, John Solomon, the mastermind pioneering Theragun from a one-product wonder into a multi-pronged company intent on expanding its product offerings, when he says, all creative must push performance. He dives into the complexities of driving business as a company with a high ticket, infrequently purchased item, and explains how expanding into new verticals is key to sustained growth. He and Daniel also discuss all the dirty deets about the value of great packaging design, the trap of over-targeting your audience, how to integrate brand awareness, and the best tactics for driving bottom-of-the-funnel campaigns. And later, John shares the unique challenges of creating products for different consumer types and reveals his unique perspective on the role of creative in selling product. Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. 00:00:22 - From Political Science to Marketing Chief 00:03:26 - Marketing's Role in Driving Business Goals 00:09:21 - Incorporating Customer Voice in Marketing 00:15:32 - Budget Split: Awareness vs. Consideration vs. Funnel 00:22:05 - Products Built for Consumers 00:27:37 - Importance of Internal Marketing Strategies 00:28:37 - Marketing Products to New Audiences 00:32:17 - Valentine's Day Campaign Planning Timeline 00:39:00 - Always Think About Marketing Performance Check Out Therabody: Website: https://www.therabody.com Follow John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsolo/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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

232 - Ecommerce Trends for 2024 and Beyond, with Eric Dyck
Are you looking for strategies to improve your brand's storytelling and marketing efforts? Eric Dyck, President of the DTC Newsletter, shares his insights on the importance of storytelling and how it can be integrated into every aspect of your brand, dissecting the evolving landscape of social media platforms and the opportunities they present for marketers. Eric also shares his journey into marketing and his perspective as a millennial in the industry. He and Daniel unpack strategies employed by challenger brands and agencies to create long-term value and drive profitability. What are some of the best brand strategies they’ve seen in 2024? If you're interested in learning about effective storytelling, the role of social media platforms, and the future of marketing, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to gain valuable insights from these industry experts. 00:00:02 - Marketing Millennials Podcast: Eric's Journey 00:04:32 - Brands Seek Alternatives in Saturated Market 00:09:49 - Efficiency in Funnels Key for 2024 00:20:20 - Aggressive Amazon Ads: Winning Strategies Revealed 00:27:56 - Kanye West's Scrappy Marketing Strategy 00:34:52 - Profit-Driven Marketing Trends on Google 00:36:25 - Constantly Storytelling: Building Your Brand Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. Follow Eric: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdyck/ Website: https://www.directtoconsumer.co Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
231 - Influencer Marketing Trends to Pay Attention to, with Dikla Bengio
Influencer marketing is all about one thing: relationships. If you don’t start treating your creators more like long-term partnerships and friends, then you’re doing a disservice to both them and your business. So how can you ensure you’re on the path to building the most successful influencer relationships possible? Dikla Bengio, Partnerships Team Leader at Artlist, shares her insights and tips for working with influencers. Discover why long-term partnerships are key, why niche creators are the ideal target for marketers, and how to give influencers creative freedom to engage their audience authentically. Plus, learn about the top trends in influencer marketing for 2024 and why localization and integrating creators into your product are crucial strategies. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and take your influencer marketing to the next level! Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. 00:00:04 - Insights on Influencer Marketing from Israel 00:02:16 - Top Trends in Influencer Marketing 00:06:58 - Maximizing Success with Nano Influencers 00:10:36 - Building Strong Partnerships with Creators 00:17:26 - Choosing the Perfect Influencer Checklist 00:18:50 - The Importance of Emotional Connection in Influencer Marketing 00:33:44 - The Key to Successful Influencer Partnerships Learn More About Artlist: Website: https://artlist.io Follow Dikla: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dikla-bengio-047813109/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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

230 - The Marketing Genius Behind One of E-Commerce's Top-Selling Supplements, with Albert Matheny
How did Promix rise to the top of the supplement food chain to become one of the buzziest, most popular health brands around? Founder Albert Matheny stops by to chat with Daniel about how the brand managed to stand out in an oversaturated health food market, revealing his personal journey into the supplement world and divulging his best insights into how to build a successful brand. Learn how Promix disrupted the supplement industry through the power of simplicity, storytelling, and design, and what challenges they faced when it came to scaling and diversifying marketing channels. How did they manage to successfully capitalize on the grass-fed protein and clean eating trend? And how did their early adoption of Amazon cement their place in an ever-evolving landscape? Don't miss out on Albert's thoughts on the blend of quantitative and qualitative aspects in marketing and the impact of social media on growth. 00:00:02 - The Story Behind Promix Protein 00:02:25 - Scaling a Grass-Fed Protein Company 00:09:08 - Exploring Growth Levers in Marketing 00:18:18 - Lessons Learned: Marketing Strategies Evolved 00:23:31 - The Power of Simple Packaging 00:27:40 - Sustainable Growth: Diversify and Strategize 00:35:03 - The Secrets Athletes Know Now Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information. Learn More About Promix: Website: https://promixnutrition.com Follow Albert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/promix-nutrition/jobs/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: How The Eyewear Industry is Lying to You
You can’t think of eyewear now without the brand Warby Parker coming to mind. But it wasn’t always that way. Before Warby Parker reigned supreme, Luxottica owned a monopoly over the eyewear industry. So how did Warby Parker manage to defy the odds and capture the loyalty of a nation? Aidan’s revealing Warby Parker’s masterclass playbook in undercutting the competition, aligning internal values with public perception, and creating a frictionless funnel that enforces brand loyalty. Tune in to find out how Warby Parker went total beast mode to disrupt an entire industry. Dare we say… you might even look at eyewear marketing through a new lens? Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
229 - How to Create a Go-to-Market Strategy, with David Malpass
Discover the secrets to successful go-to-market strategies and product-led growth with David Malpass, the SVP of Apollo, as he shares his experiences and insights on reinventing the wheel, understanding and implementing products, and creating word-of-mouth through content, branding, and community. Learn how to set up a strong go-to-market foundation, avoid vanity metrics, and find excellent product-market fit. Plus, David discusses the importance of expertise in content creation, the role of product marketing, and the value of investing in demand generation. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation with a marketing expert who's been there and done it all. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit here. 00:04:05 - Reinventing the Wheel: From Engineering to Content Strategy 00:12:22 - The Art of Building a Go-to-Market Strategy 00:13:01 - Finding Product Market Fit and Go-to-Market Strategy 00:15:46 - The Challenges of Implementing a Product 00:18:33 - Scaling Your Product: Foundation First 00:24:32 - The Power of Content Marketing 00:29:57 - Expertise Drives the Best Content 00:33:57 - Paid Advertising: Testing Messaging Strategies 00:38:21 - Invest in Demand Generation for Marketing Success 00:40:34 - Apollo IO: Making World-Class Go-to-Market Accessible Follow David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmalpass/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
228 - How to Build Authority on LinkedIn, with Mark Jung
Consistency is 80% of the battle when it comes to making it to the top of LinkedIn. So aside from showing up day in and day out, how else can you build authority and become a top voice on the platform? Daniel and Mark Jung, founder of Authority, discuss the strategies and tactics to grow your following and establish yourself as an authentic creator on LinkedIn. From optimizing your profile to creating engaging content, they share valuable insights on how to stand out and connect with your target audience. Plus, learn why being polarizing and authentic is key to building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn. If you’re looking for how to cut through the LinkedIn noise and rise to the top, you won’t wanna miss this ep! Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit artlist.io 00:00:03 - Building Authority on LinkedIn with Mark Young 00:02:24 - The Power of LinkedIn for B2B Companies 00:12:39 - How to Succeed on LinkedIn 00:15:16 - Be Bold on LinkedIn: Embrace Polarizing Content 00:17:11 - Authentic Writing Tips for LinkedIn 00:21:42 - Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile Picture 00:28:37 - The Power of a Good Hook in Content Marketing 00:36:49 - Mastering Engagement on LinkedIn: Key Strategies 00:42:32 - The Power of Images in Marketing 00:45:11 - How to Grow Your LinkedIn Network 00:45:46 - The Power of LinkedIn for Career Transformation Follow Mark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpjung/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: How This Brand Became the #1 Arctic Apparel Brand Around World
It may not be Versace, Balenciaga, or Gucci, but that doesn’t mean it’s still not one of the world’s most coveted brands around. Who is it? Canada Goose. And it’s the choice apparel of dog sledders, Arctic Circle explorers, and heli-skiers alike. In this solo pod, Aidan reveals the marketing genius behind the Canadian outwear brand that rebranded itself into a high-class, luxury apparel brand and convinced the world its jacket was worth that extra $1700. Find how -27° try-on rooms, outdoor movie premieres in the dead of winter, and a lifetime guarantee skyrocketed this company into a lifetime of high-class luxury. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
The Marketing Hill Mash: The Customer is King
People’s perspective on what great customer service looks like is shifting. So how can you keep up? In this week’s marketing hill mash, we’ve amassed some of the industry’s best and brightest minds who are giving their takes on the one rule they’d live or die by when it comes to marketing. And this time around, they’ve got some juicy things to say about customer retention. Tune in to find out why curiosity clicks just don’t cut it anymore, why LTV to CAC is a useless metric, and why demand gen is just a fancy term for brand marketing. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Follow Alexa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexakilroy/ Follow Corey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-haines/ Follow Beverly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevpamenskymurray/ Follow Shannon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonoboylesmartrr Follow Gabriella: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-yitzhaek Follow Eli: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elirubel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eli_rubel Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
227 - 7 Deadly Sins of Websites, with Sam Dunning
Are you making these deadly sins in your marketing strategy? In this episode of the Marketing Millennials, Daniel sits down with Sam Dunning to discuss some of the biggest mistakes marketers make and how to avoid them. From hiding pricing to designing for ego, Sam shares his insights on what not to do in your marketing efforts. Tune in to learn why transparency and social proof are crucial, how to optimize your website for speed, and why research is the key to success in marketing. Plus, discover Sam's tips for creating a frictionless customer experience and driving more inbound leads. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation with one of marketing's coolest operators. 00:00:07 - Avoid the Ego in Website Design 00:01:25 - From Retail to Marketing Guru: Deadly Sins of Website SEO 00:02:48 - Avoid the Deadly Sin of Website Design 00:05:06 - Building a Rock Solid Website 00:07:23 - Tailor Your Homepage for Success 00:10:29 - Fix Your Slow Website Speed 00:13:18 - The Importance of Transparent Pricing 00:16:54 - The Deadly Sins of Pricing 00:19:11 - Why You Should Offer Free Demos 00:22:23 - Don't Neglect Organic Search Traffic 00:28:04 - The Power of Social Proof 00:30:21 - Drive Sales Leads with Clear Call to Actions 00:32:58 - Marketing's Coolest Operators Share Insights Follow Sam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdunning/ 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
Why Marketing Works: How Dollar Shave Club Dominated DTC
Dollar Shave Club, the disruptor of the grooming industry, didn't just take on the giants; it redefined the game. In 2012, armed with a modest budget of $4,500, the company launched a viral YouTube video that crashed their website to an overwhelming response. How? By brilliantly touching on customer pain points and shifting from selling a product to selling a lifestyle brand. In this solo pod, co-host Aidan Brannigan reveals how Dollar Shave Club captured its market with the power of humor and a foolproof marketing strategy backed by behavioral science. Tune in to find out what turned Dollar Shave Club from a marketing underdog to an industry titan. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
The Marketing Hill Mash: Quick and Dirty Tricks for Upping Your Marketing A-Game
Looking for some quick and dirty marketing hacks to boost your marketing A-game? Daniel’s diving back into the archives to find some of the best, most game-changing tricks from an all-star roster of marketing experts who give their hottest, juiciest takes on the one marketing stance they would die on. From getting creative with your SEO plan to getting down in the weeds with customer research, in this marketing hill mashup, we’ve got some of the best tips and tricks around to elevate your marketing strategy. Don’t miss out on these vital marketing hacks! Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Follow Connor: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/c_gro Follow Cody: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-plofker-47a29b120/ Follow Aaron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/ Follow Katie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiemomo/ Follow Ojiaku: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoiceojiaku/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
226 - How to Build an Authentic Personal Brand, with Amelia Sordell
How can you build a strong personal brand that resonates with your audience? Amelia Sordell, founder of Klowt, joins Daniel to discuss the importance of empathy and authenticity in personal branding. She reveals the true power of storytelling and human connection in B2B marketing and breaks down the steps you can take to start building your personal brand today. Plus, Amelia also shares her best tactics for crafting a killer content strategy and shares why having followers isn’t the same thing as building a community. To learn the true secret to creating a personal brand that stands out and drives meaningful engagement, don’t miss out on this one! Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ 00:00:02 - Personal Branding Tips from Amelia Sordell 00:01:54 - The Power of Personal Branding for Executives 00:09:22 - The Importance of Building a Personal Brand 00:15:37 - The Importance of Setting Content Goals 00:22:02 - Building a Personal Brand Strategy 00:30:47 - Building a Loyal Audience with Depth 00:35:33 - Building a Community vs. Gaining Followers 00:38:34 - The Power of Depth in Content Creation 00:39:47 - The Importance of Human-Centric Marketing Follow Amelia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliasordell/?originalSubdomain=uk Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
Why Marketing Works: From Sim Racing to the Streets (Gran Turismo’s Marketing Genius)
What separates the Mad Men from the boys? Sit down and listen up, and let our good friend Aidan Brannigan tell you a marketing tale in this storytellers series which dives headfirst into some of marketing’s biggest hustlers, game-changers, and money-makers. From sim racing to the streets—you’ve seen the flashy movie trailers, but what’s the real deal behind the GT Academy, Nissan, and Sony’s genius marketing move that brought the story of Gran Turismo to the big screen? Aidan breaks down this insane marketing ploy and discusses how you can use a similar "sawdust approach" to content marketing to ensure your distribution efforts maximize your content's reach. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
The Marketing Hill Mash: If At First You Don’t Succeed, Dust Yourself Off and Test Again
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But when it does break, test it. At least that’s the advice according to these next 6 marketing rock stars. In this mashup compilation from the episode vault, Daniel’s taking you back in time to hear the answer to the one question he asks all of his guests, “What’s the one marketing hill you would die on?” Tune in to find out why testing things is the holy grail of marketing, why assuming things is a marketer’s kryptonite, and why, if your sales team isn’t hitting their goals, you need to reevaluate your marketing strategy. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Follow Chenelle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenellco/ Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraarobertson/ Follow Connor: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-fyfe-films/ Follow Tyler: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-fyfe/ Jason Bradwell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbradwell/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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
The Best Tactics to Increase Your Conversion Rates (Solo Edition)
It’s time for another solo pod, so you know what that means—Daniel’s breaking down some of the key strategies you can use to drive your marketing success to the next level. And this time around, he’s breaking down the best methods to boost your conversion rates. Daniel explains why understanding your audience, creating compelling content, optimizing the user experience, and implementing effective lead conversion tactics are the keys to increasing your funnel and driving home more conversions. Tune in now to improve your B2B marketing funnel. 00:00:00 - Driving Success in Marketing: Increase Leads, Improve Conversion 00:01:30 - Efficiently Funneling Leads with Audience Understanding 00:04:40 - Creating Compelling Content: The Key to Success 00:06:15 - Optimizing User Experience for Conversions 00:11:28 - Share Your Feedback on Podcast Episodes Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS
225 - How to Make B2B Content More Engaging, with James Carbary
Struggling to create engaging B2B content that resonates with your audience? Then maybe it’s time to make it more human. Tune in as Daniel chats with James Carbary, founder of Sweet Fish Media, about the power of human connection in content marketing. James shares why he believes that genuine insight is more effective than brand messaging when it comes to B2B, the importance of hiring creators over traditional marketers, and the benefits of building multiple personal brands within your team. Plus, learn the reasons why James thinks audience building is critical to launching any podcast and why co-hosted content is king. 00:00:00 - The Evolution of Marketing Millennials 00:00:51 - From Blog Writing to Media Brand: The Evolution of a Marketing Agency 00:03:22 - Creating Engaging B2B Content with Personality 00:07:15 - Building an Audience Before Podcasting 00:14:29 - Solving the Lack of Podcasting Expertise 00:21:14 - How to Make B2B Content Engaging 00:27:32 - Aligning Incentives for Growing Podcasts 00:29:27 - Innovative Brands Partnering with Creators 00:37:46 - Why Companies Should Hire Creators 00:43:04 - Navigating Today's Media Landscape: Expert Tips Follow James: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS
The Marketing Hill Mash: The Key to Great Marketing is Simpler Than You Think
Let’s be real—as marketers, we like to overcomplicate things, giving metrics, statistics, and information overload to try and explain what makes up great marketing. But what if the answer is simpler than we think? In this compilation of marketing hills past, Daniel asks five all-star marketers what their one rid-or-die marketing stan is. And it’s clear all roads lead to Rome. Tune in to find out what the #1 key to great marketing really is. Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/ Follow Kasim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/ Follow Pete: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-housley-a3653012/ Follow Sean: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanholladay/ Follow Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/ Follow Jack: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackraines/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS
Channeling Desire in Marketing, with Aaron Orendorff
Meet Aaron Orendorff, the Head of Marketing at Recart and former Editor-in-Chief at Spotify Plus. In this episode rewind, Daniel and Aaron dissect Aaron's radical shift from pastor to marketer, unraveling the unexpected lessons marketers can learn from religion. Aaron reveals why a marketer’s role isn't about creating desire, but about expertly channeling it instead. Plus, why is organic traffic the true powerhouse elevating every venture? Aaron explains why slow and steady is the key to organic growth, and how to win the social media race. Follow Aaron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronorendorff/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronOrendorff Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS
224 - How to Build a Thriving Community, with David Spinks
What are the key qualities of a successful community, and how can businesses effectively build and nurture them? In this episode, Daniel interviews David Spinks, a community-building expert, to explore the world of community management. They discuss the importance of organic growth, the qualities to look for in a community manager, and the competitive advantage a strong community can provide for a brand. How can in-person experiences complement online interactions? David shares his thoughts on the significance of online and offline engagement and explains the different types of communities that are vital to your brand game plan. And later, he and Daniel explore how focusing on joy and genuine connection when building a community is more valuable than any metric measurement. 00:00:04 - Expert David Discusses Community Building 00:00:27 - Building Digital Communities: A Personal Journey 00:03:16 - Defining Community in the Marketing World 00:04:38 - The Key Traits of a Successful Community 00:06:05 - The Process of Building Business Community 00:09:31 - The Power of In-Person Experiences 00:13:21 - Building and Growing a Community 00:17:54 - Qualities to Look for in a Community Manager 00:21:40 - The Power of Building Community 00:29:08 - Building Healthy Communities with Intuition 00:33:05 - Refreshing Views on Building Community Follow David: Website: https://davidspinks.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidspinks/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS
The Marketing Hill Mash: We All Just Want (Our Content) to Be Seen
As a marketer, how exactly do you get your content out there? After all, content is pretty pointless if no one is there to view it, and TBH, distribution is one of the most frustrating, stress-inducing, hair-pulling parts of marketing there is. Luckily, these next five marketers have some pretty strong takes on what you need to do to get your content out there. Whether it’s being an early adopter of new social media platforms, getting past your fear of self-promotion, or simply starting with the building blocks of making great content, you won’t want to miss out on what these next marketing all-stars have to say about content distribution. Follow Becca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmsherman/ Follow Sheeta: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheetaverma Follow Cassie: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cassiepetrey/ Follow Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/overlay/background-image/ Follow Jack: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackraines/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS
The Top 5 Marketing Trends to Pay Attention to in 2024
What are the top marketing trends to watch out for in 2024? In this special solo pod, Daniel discusses five key trends that marketers should be aware of. From outsourcing talent overseas to leveraging AI for personalized marketing, will long-term partnerships with influencers be the future of marketing? Plus, what lessons does Amazon have to teach the world about customer service? Tune in to learn more about how these trends can impact your marketing strategies and stay ahead of the game. Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured 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 Wistia is a complete video marketing platform that helps teams create, host, and measure the impact of their videos—all in one place. To find out more about Wistia, visit WISTIA.COM/MILLENNIALS