The Marketing Millennials

Your homepage could be better.  Daniel's out, Tamara is IN…and she's got special guest and homepage pro Anthony Pierri. Homepages are supposed to be a strategic asset and not just a design exercise. Why does it matter? Basically, first impressions are important. It's a way to hold yourself (and your team) accountable.  Plus, should you focus on clarity or cleverness? Clarity should be a defining factor in what you place on your homepage. And, you and your team have to make a decision: do you want your homepage to summarize, itemize, or prioritize? If you've ever looked at your homepage or website and thought, “This is missing something,” this is the episode for YOU. Follow Anthony: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypierri/ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

Templates suck.  Daniel and Jay dive into how templates (like the ones you find on Canva and Illustrator) may actually be hurting your content, not helping it. Relying on cookie-cutter templates, whether for email, social media, or design, can make your brand invisible. When everyone's using the same templates, how can you stand out? Daniel argues that people subconsciously scroll past templates on social feeds because they look like everything else. Jay even says breaking patterns and not doing what everyone else is doing is the real key to standing out in social or email. Plus, is it a greater conversation about formulaic thinking? This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about getting creative and thinking outside of the box.

If your content isn't getting clicks, it might not be broken. It might be brilliant. You're just measuring it wrong. Daniel sits down with Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing at SparkToro and the creator of the now-legendary concept “zero click content.” They break down how to develop world-class marketing taste, why linkless content wins, and what most teams misunderstand about modern content strategy. Amanda unpacks the origins of zero click marketing, how she turned a casual comment into a viral framework, and why content that lives natively on social is more powerful (and measurable) than you think. She and Daniel explore how to reverse-engineer content that sparks DMs, shares, and real-world conversations, not just vanity metrics. And, how do you align your team to define “good” if everyone has differing opinions? If you've ever struggled to justify social ROI, align your boss around modern KPIs, or just want to create content that makes your audience say “holy sh*t, that's me,” this episode is your playbook. Follow Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandanat/ 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

What happens when the world's biggest sandwich brand collides with one of the most quotable comedies of all time? In this episode, Daniel sits down with Dan Salkey (Founder of Small World) and Dean Harrison (Senior Director of Social at Subway) to unpack Subway's campaign tied to the release of Happy Gilmore 2. Dean and Dan dive deep into how Subway built a fully integrated, 360-degree campaign, complete with sweepstakes, in-store collectible cups, a Happy Gilmore-themed digital hub, a golf cart giveaway, and even the return of the infamous Shooter McGavin as a central character.  Plus, why isn't just nostalgia enough? They break down why nostalgia sells, but you need to be intentional about it.  Whether you're a Happy Gilmore fan or Brand Marketer looking to improve your campaigns, this is the episode for you.  Follow Dan and Dean: Dan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-salkey/?originalSubdomain=uk Dean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-harrison-b376a81b/ 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

Having thousands of followers seems like the peak of social media. BUT, does that number actually matter?  Truth is, while follower count is important, social is evolving past just follower count. It's becoming more and more about engagement, content, and playing the algorithm. How does social proof play a role in whether or not someone engages with your content? Why does having too many followers look sketchy to others? Daniel shares how some brands are creating multiple accounts to get way more views on clips. Jay dives into his opinions on LinkedIn brand accounts..and how having 7,000 followers but no posts is a bad look. And, YouTube is pushing Shorts in their algorithm. How can you play this to your advantage? This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about playing the circulation game.

Why do so many marketing strategies fall flat? What separates the brands that scale from those that stall? In this episode, Daniel sits down with Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, a Marketing agency that's worked with over 6,000 brands and built one of the largest Marketing analytics engines in the space. Erik breaks down the biggest mistakes companies make, from misjudging ROAS to underestimating the power of brand trust and consistent nurturing. Plus, why isn't a great product enough? Erik tells us why AND gives a crash course in how to share your value in just 5-7 words.  Whether you're new to Marketing or a seasoned vet, this is the episode for you.  Follow Erik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhuberman/ 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

You've got a great idea, operations, and some funding. But how do you actually build the brand…and make it the best it can possibly be? With AI disrupting the space, what do we need to change and what should stay the same? Matt Kerbel, Head of Global Brand Strategy at Turo, joins the show to unpack what marketers are missing in the age of AI. He and his team are on a mission to change the way we rent cars and it turns out, it's working in major cities.  From building soft skills like vulnerability, storytelling, and confidence, to launching high-impact brand campaigns rooted in human insight, Matt shares a compelling case for why the fundamentals still matter. Plus, did you know that brand is actually measurable? Matt walks us through how we can measure it.  Whether you're an entrepreneur at a startup or in growth at a large company, this is the episode for you.  Follow Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkerbel/ 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

Don't get it wrong: memes are the TRUE language of the internet. So, how do you master them? Daniel and Jay unpack why memes are the true language of the internet, how brands (yes, even the “boring” ones) can use them effectively, and the practical tricks for making content go viral. Daniel shares how memes helped him build a massive media business and how to reverse-engineer the perfect comment section. Jay dives into the rise of video memes, platform-specific tactics, and the overlooked importance of format variety. This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about being a memelord. And it's short and sweet.

In this week's episode, Daniel takes an in-depth look into the social media universe with Ish Verduzco, the whiz behind a16z crypto's online prowess.  Wondering how to carve out your space in the vast social media realm? Ish gets real about building a social presence from A to Z by setting goals, finding your brand's voice, and understanding your audience in 4K clarity, divulging his real-life playbook on the secrets to a slam-dunk brand style guide. Plus, what are the dos and don'ts of hopping onto a new social platform? And what's the secret sauce to crafting that one viral post that's gonna blow up and get everyone talking? Tune in to find out why the algorithm is your audience and the ultimate marketing hill Ish would die on.    Follow Ish: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishverduzco 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  

Is it really alllll about follower count when it comes to B2B influencer marketing? It's not. It's more about who's following you, than how many.  Vin Matano, Founder of Creatorbuzz, talks about how B2B influencer marketing programs can change brands if used correctly AND strategically. From building a full-funnel strategy to choosing the right creators, it can be the tool your brand needs to scale.  Plus, what does a good creator brief actually look like? What makes LinkedIn content stand out? How do you incorporate events IRL into your strategy? Some things may surprise you.  Whether you're a Marketer at a B2B company or someone who wants to know more about B2B influencer marketing, this is the episode for you.  Follow Vin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinmatano/ 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

Should brands be Marketing on the weekends?  From email open rates and low competition to overlooked calendar hacks and strategic send times, Daniel and Jay unpack why weekends might just be your secret marketing weapon.  Jay breaks down why traditional email performance benchmarks fall short on weekends and why it's critical to treat them separately from weekday sends. Daniel shares B2B tactics for booking meetings based on high-intent weekend browsing. Why are Sundays a gold mine for sends?  Plus, Jay reveals his early bird flex and Daniel shares his morning ritual for productivity (hint: it's not just the coffee). This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about being a weekend warrior, no Sunday Scaries here.

Marketing is easy to understand as a Marketer, duh. But to other departments (like Finance, Ops, Sales, etc.), it can be hard to get them to understand WHY your company needs Marketing.  Enter: Steve Stano, a Marketing leader in the financial services space. Sure, not everyone is a Marketer, but he's here to break down how you can get everyone on board, in the loop, and up to date about what Marketing can do.  What does data have to do with it? Turns out, data should be the reason you do anything. You need the numbers to back it up. And as Marketers, it's our job to paint the picture so others understand why we do things.  Plus, what's smarter ABM? We talk about how account-based marketing tactics are evolving based on buying signals and behavior. Whether you're a Marketer at a large company or at a startup, this is the episode for you.  Follow Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevestano/ 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

Influencer marketing isn't just for DTC anymore and Sarah Adam is here to prove it.  As the force behind Wix's growing B2B influencer strategy, Sarah shares how she built a program from scratch to scale, working with hundreds of creators across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and more. And, there's something that most B2B marketers get wrong about influencer campaigns, why a good brief should actually be brief, and how to think about cost-per-view in an opaque market where creators set the rules.  Plus, we find out how Wix measures success, selects creators, balances creative freedom with brand guardrails, and manages long-term partnerships…all without over-engineering or over-scripting. Whether you're an influencer marketer looking for some new strategies or working on your first creator campaign, this is the episode for you. Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1sarahadam/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Do waitlists even matter to customers anymore? Or are they a waste of time? Daniel says it depends, but basically, lists are important in marketing. Getting email addresses of important people (including people that are interested in your brand) should always be a priority. But, there are some instances where a wait list wouldn't make sense, like a free virtual event. Jay and Daniel talk about building hype…and what to do when that hype gets busted.   Plus, what's the biggest hacks in DTC vs. B2B SaaS? One is using the term “sold out” for social proof and the other is beta access. The OG upsell has always been a long line. How do you do that with a virtual service or product? This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about waiting…and waiting…and more waiting.

Last year, I sat down with Marco Steinsieck, the Head of Retail Media at Sephora, ⁠⁠to break down everything retail media. The significance of retail media, its impact on search, social, TV, even how it's becoming a CRUCIAL tool for Marketers to build customer relationships - this episode touches on it all. See how Marco starts a retail media campaign, chooses the right products and audience, and learn the difference between endemic and non-endemic advertising.  I had a blast chatting with Marco, and you'll have a blast learning from him. Follow Marco: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcosteinsieck/⁠    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

It's time to talk about customer and market segmentation - no math needed. For now, at least. What exactly is the MAP framework? Tamara breaks it down. It stands for measure volume, analyze performance, and prioritize potential, so you can determine who your highest-potential customers are. It helps you focus your marketing tactics and shape your roadmaps.  But what does measuring volume even mean? Daniel reveals that a lot of Marketers have an idea of what their ideal customer is, but the customers who are sharing the best signals may be completely different.  Plus, Tamara gives a real-life example about an AI-powered project and how she and her team determined whether their customers were valuable in the long run.  If you're a Marketer who wants to know more about MAP and segmentation, this is the episode for you…And it's only 13 minutes long. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

Do testimonials and reviews actually sway people's opinions of your product?  According to Daniel, you NEED social proof on your website, and Jay agrees. But you don't want anything generic because it'll sound weird and forced. Instead, you'll want testimonials that are specific. Think: “This product cut our costs down by 150%,” or something similar. You want to show impact.  Also, what do your logos and landing pages look like? Make sure it matches your client. Daniel mentions thinking about targeting in tiers. You'll also want to consider what your customers care about, and not just the fluff.  Plus, should you pretend an unfunny text is funny? Jay tests it on Daniel.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about social proof and reviews.

What does it take to create $100 million in incremental pipeline in a single year? Kyle Coleman, Global VP of Marketing at ClickUp, unpacks his mission to help the company reach $1B in ARR and why “normal f***ing sucks” might be the best company value he's ever worked under. From his start as an SDR to becoming a two-time CMO, Kyle shares lessons on category design, uniting sales and marketing, and creating demand in a saturated AI-hyped world.  Plus, what's ClickUp's “No Lead Left Behind” initiative all about? Kyle breaks it down, along with how to productize a horizontal platform, why brand awareness makes or breaks regional sales success, and how to build strategic messaging that resonates.  Whether you're scaling a PLG motion or trying to land 7-figure enterprise deals, this is the episode for you.  ActiveCampaign⁠⁠ turns your ambition into impact by orchestrating your marketing through Active Intelligence and AI agents - powering your imagination with billions of data points, activating fully-realized campaigns and strategies from your ideas, and validating what works - so you can drive real results. Follow Kyle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyletcoleman/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Price is a form of psychology all on its own…but how do you determine how much your product should cost? You know how some brands will base product price off of what their competitors are doing? Or how some just throw a price out there? Tamara has a hot take: neither of these are good strategies. So, Daniel brings up some points: validation and pressure testing.  Plus, Tamara shares the  Van Westendorp Pricing Test, a framework she insists is perfect for Marketers. Basically, it takes customer acceptance and perception into account. How much is their willingness to pay when researching your product? What type of value does your product offer them?  ActiveCampaign⁠ turns your ambition into impact by orchestrating your marketing through Active Intelligence and AI agents - powering your imagination with billions of data points, activating fully-realized campaigns and strategies from your ideas, and validating what works - so you can drive real results. Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

It's no secret that AI is super helpful. But how do Daniel and Jay use it? It's more than just about asking ChatGPT questions or telling it to summarize blocks of text. In Daniel's case, he uses it to repurpose podcast transcripts into multiple forms of content. (Work smarter, not harder, besties.) It's a great way to experiment with different formats and tones depending on who your audience is.  Jay mentions you can even use it to optimize your website. What's the difference between engine optimization and SEO? How do you get your website to pop up the way you want it to? He breaks it down…and even says it's the #1 thing to focus on.  Plus, what do they think of Love Island's format? Like AI, it can be A LOT.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about using AI to your advantage.

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.     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

Fill in the blank: the best marketers aren't just creative, they're ________. If you said “behavioral scientists,” you'd be correct. Daniel and Tamara talk about the three psychology-based plays you can implement today. It all depends on where your words are put, your social proof, and loss aversion.  Daniel mentions why FOMO is millennials'  biggest fear…and how you can play the FOMO card to drive urgency. Plus, Tamara gives an example of why Mailchimp is the best example of the Foot-in-the-Door technique.  If you're looking to get more actionable tips you can start incorporating into your efforts TODAY, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Sked Social is the no-BS social media management platform built for teams who want to move fast, collaborate easily, and actually prove impact. No per-seat shakedowns, no absurd price hikes, no surprise add-ons—just powerful tools that save time and cut through the chaos. Learn more at ⁠Skedsocial.com Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

Attribution is broken, and Jay and Daniel are here to call it out. This episode dives into why marketers rely too much on dashboards, how long buying cycles mess with data, and why the last-click model is misleading at best. Daniel shares how adding a simple “Where did you hear about us?” question changed everything. Jay explains why the best companies sit in on sales calls and focus on actual revenue, not spreadsheet battles. And, they both agree: marketing attribution isn't a math problem. It's an alignment problem. This Bathroom Break is a spicy take on a not-so-sexy topic. Get ready to rethink your whole reporting setup.  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

Most marketers are busy feeding the content machine. Jillian Hoefer is building the content factory. This episode's guest, Jillian Hoefer, is Senior Content Marketing Manager at UserEvidence and a loud-and-proud evangelist for original research. She shares how surveys, expert interviews, and deep data dives can turn a single report into a year's worth of content and real go-to-market impact. And, we dig into the gritty stuff like how to design surveys that don't suck, work with analysts to pull out the story, and keep the distribution engine humming long after launch. Plus, Jillian shows how to use AI not just to write for you, but to turn your proprietary data into smarter, sharper content. If you're a Marketer who wants to build trust, fuel sales, and own your niche with research-backed content, this one's a banger. Let's face it—consumers don't trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend's recommendation. That's where ⁠impact.com⁠ comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, ⁠impact.com⁠ helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today's world, the real buyer's journey isn't a funnel—it's a group chat. Visit ⁠impact.com/millennial⁠ and take your marketing to the next level! Follow Jillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianmacnulty   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

That “middle” option on a pricing page? It's not there by accident. It's there to mess with your brain…in the best way possible. This episode's guest, Tamara Grominsky, is back to break down one of the sneakiest (and most effective) psychological tools in marketing: price anchoring. From B2B SaaS to steakhouse menus, she shows how marketers use decoy pricing to nudge people toward the offer they actually want you to buy. And, we dig into the difference between setting a price and positioning it, because pricing is more than just a revenue lever. It's a storytelling tool. Plus, we explore ways you can apply this today by adding decoy tiers, using visual hierarchy, and writing copy that reframes value without touching the numbers. If you're a marketer who wants to sell more without changing your product, just how it's perceived, this one's a masterclass. ActiveCampaign turns your ambition into impact by orchestrating your marketing through Active Intelligence and AI agents - powering your imagination with billions of data points, activating fully-realized campaigns and strategies from your ideas, and validating what works - so you can drive real results. Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/⁠ 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

Ebooks, webinars, white papers…B2B needs more exciting names to use for content. It's time to test the waters with it. Here's what Daniel and Jay suggest.  Daniel points out that even using “festival” for his annual big virtual event is more enticing than just a webinar and it seems to work much better. Jay suggests instead of an eBook, try playbook or guide—he even mentions that from his experience, using “guide” increased his downloads by 30%.  And, Daniel shares a hack about writing newsletter headlines. Should you start with headlines before you write the actual content, or vice versa? This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about using less boring terms and getting those downloads and signups UP.

Patagonia isn't just scaling mountains. They're scaling through affiliate strategy.  This episode's guest, Cricket Treanor, went from the sales floor to HQ's affiliate marketing program. At Patagonia, their mission is centered on the environment, and their clientele is adventurous. So, when it comes to partnerships, they're thinking outside the box: cash back with Rakuten, listicles of the “best jackets”, and speaking out about social issues, to name a few. What should you do as a brand when you don't lean heavily into loyalty and deals?  And, Cricket debunks some misconceptions about the affiliate space. It's more than just loyalty; it's really brand awareness. Affiliates aren't taking sales away from other channels. Where do they fit into the marketing funnel?  Plus, Patagonia is more than just selling products, they're aiming to bring environmental awareness and sustainability efforts to their audience. How does the buy-back program contribute to KPIs? In a world of overconsumption, how do you get customers excited about new products when overconsumption contradicts the brand mission? If you're a marketer who wants to learn more about how partnerships, affiliate strategy, and digital marketing all play a role in scaling, this is the episode for you.   Let's face it—consumers don't trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend's recommendation. That's where impact.com comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, impact.com helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today's world, the real buyer's journey isn't a funnel—it's a group chat. Visit impact.com/millennial and take your marketing to the next level! Follow Cricket: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cricket-treanor-836515114/ 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

What do you get when you mix scheduling, stories, auto posting, and Instagram? You get Sked Social. But things haven't always been this way… This episode's guest, Hugh Stephens, created Sked Social as an all-in-one tool for Instagram back in 2013. Remember your feedback then? It has evolved from hipster filters and casual posts to algorithm-driven feeds and AI-generated content. Now, it's a battle for creativity and a battle against the algorithm AND sameness. How should you stand out? When's the best time to post? Who even dictates this?  And, what does brand voice have to do with community? Community happens with connection, and connection happens when brands have authentic interactions. Real, meaningful engagement doesn't happen on the feed—it happens in the DMs and stories.  Plus, Hugh has his spiciest take: not everyone should be in marketing. If you're a marketer who wants to learn more about connecting with your audience beyond Instagram's main feed, this is the episode for you.  Sked Social is the no-BS social media management platform built for teams who want to move fast, collaborate easily, and actually prove impact. No per-seat shakedowns, no absurd price hikes, no surprise add-ons—just powerful tools that save time and cut through the chaos. Learn more at⁠ ⁠Skedsocial.com Follow Hugh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughstephensau/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Daniel and Jay have a tactic for YOU to use on social…and it's foolproof.  Doesn't matter if you're a DTC brand or a podcaster looking for your next guest. First, the setup is everything and the headline's the most important. Next, mention you're looking for XYZ and encourage your audience to tag friends who meet the description. Then, watch that engagement roll in—complete with a list of people who are interested in your work, your brand, etc.  Plus, what does Daniel have against lazy rivers?  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about getting your audience involved in your growth and expanding your network in the process.

Think about everything that's changed in social since 2015. If you make a list, influencer marketing would be pretty high on it.  This episode's guest, Robyn Nissim, has seen the influencer marketing space grow since then. From building Ulta's first influencer program to working as the Head of Social Media at brands like Alo and Anastasia Beverly Hills, it's all about connection. Who is your influencer connecting with? Where would you like to drive them to? Who is the IT girl of the moment, and could we possibly work together? It's all about working with what you have, your budget, and optimizing from there.  And, a large part of influencer marketing is alignment. It's more than just showing a fitness influencer wearing a matching set: you have to look at the content they've already posted and if it aligns with your mission. If not, you could set yourself up for disaster.  Plus, what's the best way to build an influencer campaign? There is no right way, according to Robyn. What role does paid media have? Turns out, it can be a gamble. While it's a pay-to-play entity, it can't guarantee lifetime value or even purchases from your ICP.  If you're a marketer who wants to learn more about the inner workings of influencer marketing, this is the episode for you.  Let's face it—consumers don't trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend's recommendation. That's where impact.com comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, impact.com helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today's world, the real buyer's journey isn't a funnel—it's a group chat. Visit impact.com/millennial and take your marketing to the next level! Follow Robyn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnissim/ 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

Customer interviews are a goldmine for information and strategy ideas. But how do you turn their words into action?  Daniel and Tamara talk about how customer feedback is great, but turning their insights into actual change is even better. First, you have to make sure you're asking the right questions to get the information you need. Next, there's two types of interviews: generative and concept-testing. Which one should you choose based on your goals?  Tamara shares why “right place at the right time” is important when it comes to buying, churning, or even adopting a feature. You wanna strike when you're at the top of their mind because three months down the line? It's just too late.   If you're looking to get more out of customer feedback and ask questions that yield success, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Sked Social is the no-BS social media management platform built for teams who want to move fast, collaborate easily, and actually prove impact. No per-seat shakedowns, no absurd price hikes, no surprise add-ons—just powerful tools that save time and cut through the chaos. Learn more at ⁠Skedsocial.com Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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 do you reverse engineer stuff in marketing? Should you copy your competitors? Daniel and Jay point out it's not about copying your competition, but seeing what they're doing and tweaking it to your brand. From category competitors to potential audiences for podcasts and newsletters, it's a good idea to check them out and analyze. Who's competing? Who are the leaders in your category? What are they doing better than you? Plus, Daniel introduces two free tools to show you what your competitors' tech stacks look like AND what their ads look like. Jay mentions these free tools are a goldmine for research.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about studying your competition so you can improve, too.

What does it mean to be a creative director? Carly Lieberman, Creative Director at Sharma Brands, drops by the studio to chat about her experience merging copy, content, and design together to form cohesive ad campaigns.  She imparts some of the wisdom she's learned about making great ads, including the importance of knowing your audience, distinguishing the nuances between paid and unpaid audiences, and listening to what the data tells you.  Carly also shares her insights on writing great copy and aligning landing pages to specific ad campaigns, sharing some of her favorite ads she's led campaigns for during the course of her storied career.    0:00 Intro/Background 3:09 What Does it Mean to Be a Creative Director 5:05 Making Great Ads 10:08 Thinking About Copy 14:07 Aligning Ads to Landing Pages 19:00 Ads Carly's Most Proud Of 21:26 Creating a Brief 26:29 A Hill to Die On Let's face it—consumers don't trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend's recommendation. That's where ⁠impact.com⁠ comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, ⁠impact.com⁠ helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today's world, the real buyer's journey isn't a funnel—it's a group chat. Visit ⁠impact.com/millennial⁠ and take your marketing to the next level!   Follow Carly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlylieberman/   Follow Daniel: Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing⁠   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  ⁠www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials⁠   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: ⁠www.workweek.com

Ever opened up a blank doc and spit out copy filled with buzzwords, vague benefits, or even nothing at all? Tamara and Daniel are here to help fix messaging woes. Good messaging can be hard to find—it's important to remember that the best messaging is a middle ground: it's not too fluffy, not too emotional, and not too technical or dry. Tamara walks us through the value-benefit feature (VBF) to show us the three steps to crafting the right message.  If you're looking to sharpen your messaging and copy skills, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Sked Social is the no-BS social media management platform built for teams who want to move fast, collaborate easily, and actually prove impact. No per-seat shakedowns, no absurd price hikes, no surprise add-ons—just powerful tools that save time and cut through the chaos. Learn more at ⁠Skedsocial.com Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

There's a TON of uncertainty in today's climate: tariffs, regulations, etc. How should you deal with it when it comes to marketing efforts?  Enter: transparency. Being clear about pricing and how it'll affect your customers' carts helps save you (and your team) from varying questions. Putting this notice on a landing page is a way to address it. Plus, going too far on discounting may not be a great strategy. Instead, doubling down on value and need are a better angle. Jay also mentions revising internal expectations when it comes to sales and pipelines. Should you double down on your already existing client base? Absolutely.   This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about preparing for potential setbacks.

It seems like social media changes a LOT. That's because it's changing everyday and as Marketers, we gotta stay ahead of the curve.  This episode's guest is Nick Tran, current CMO at FARFETCH and former TikTok, Hulu, and Samsung marketer. Here's a truth some marketers don't want to hear: most brands are playing it too safe and it can trap you in a cycle of sameness in social media content. The solution? Originality. Creativity. And those two things are gonna help you stand out, especially in the age of AI.  Plus, Nick shares his thoughts on the death of the feed, the rise of community-led and experiential marketing, and why Gen Z has a different relationship with brand loyalty.  And, Daniel brings up an analogy: what do struggling D1 football players and failing social media accounts have in common? Hint: it has to do with fundamentals.  If you're a marketer who wants to stay ahead of the game on social and stand out this year, this is the episode for you.  Let's face it—consumers don't trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend's recommendation. That's where impact.com comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, impact.com helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today's world, the real buyer's journey isn't a funnel—it's a group chat. Visit impact.com/millennial and take your marketing to the next level! Follow Nick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholastran/ 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

Repositioning sounds scary. How do you do it the right way? Daniel and Tamara break down how an untapped audience and aligning your branding, messaging, and more may be the key to success…all without changing anything about the actual product. If your growth is stalling, if the market has shifted, it may be time to rethink your positioning.  Tamara shares a real-life example of this with a product that may be sitting right beside you. And, Daniel mentions that launches don't have to be just for new products: you can launch your repositioning, too.  If you're looking to pivot your focus and new ICPs are catching your eye, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Sked Social is the no-BS social media management platform built for teams who want to move fast, collaborate easily, and actually prove impact. No per-seat shakedowns, no absurd price hikes, no surprise add-ons—just powerful tools that save time and cut through the chaos. Learn more at Skedsocial.com Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

Most marketers assume that more content ➡️more impact. But what if you're actually turning people off? Daniel and Jay talk about how negative signal is a silent killer. Stale automations, irrelevant emails, and lazy content are all included. Marketers have to make sure messages are balanced but still effective. And, things in the world have changed within the last 60 days. How can you stay relevant, at the front of your audience's minds, AND avoid overloading them?  Plus, Jay mentions an example of negative social signals that his kids taught him about (Should you double-snap someone?) And, how does Daniel use “clickbait” subject lines the right way? It's all about the quality of the content.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about sending positive signals and killing those negative ones.

We all know social media is important. But what's the difference between those who DO social media and those who are social media managers?  This episode's guest, Jon-Stephen “JS” Stansel, breaks down what it really means to be a social media manager. Just because you have a car doesn't make you a mechanic, and just because you have social media accounts doesn't make you a manager. From scheduling content to making the content and posting it, managers wear a lot of hats. What's within their actual scope and what's not? How do you set your social media manager up for success? Plus, what does compromise look like as a manager when your client wants something that clashes with your strategy? JS gives an example of this and how making difficult decisions is just part of the job.  And, JS reveals why change has to happen little by little, even if you want to revamp things right away.  If you're a marketer who wants to polish your social media operations, this is the episode for you.  Let's face it—consumers don't trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend's recommendation. That's where impact.com comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, impact.com helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today's world, the real buyer's journey isn't a funnel—it's a group chat. Visit impact.com/millennial and take your marketing to the next level! Follow JS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsstansel/ 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

Daniel and Tamara have a channel that's underutilized… There are a TON of different distribution tools at our fingertips. Product Hunt is the product marketer's best friend. It's basically free distribution, you can get ahead, and it's not used as much as it should be. BUT, you need the right prep and strategy to maximize your time using it. How do you craft a winning strategy? Plus, what are the rules of the channel? Turns out, algorithms are catching onto upvotes from your friends. Daniel breaks down the rules and explains how to play the game.   If you're looking to focus on launching and distributing, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

To a lot of social media users, the intent algorithm is a mystery. To marketers, it's a game you have to figure out. Daniel and Jay break down what's changing with social media: the algorithms on your favorite platforms are showing you what they'd like to show you. They're prioritizing users who are going to stick around longer. Marketers have to make sure the creative efforts are top-notch in order to stand out. How do you plan for longevity?  Plus, Jay mentions a boost budget to boost your most successful posts. And, how does Daniel use AI to his advantage? It's a HUGE advantage for organic efforts.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about building hype and going behind the scenes.

Show of hands, how many of us have used an Adobe tool in our careers? Chances are, that's most of us. This week's guest, Kylee Peña, is working on marrying AI into our beloved tools, including Premiere and Photoshop. Not only can these integrations make tools easier to learn for new learners, they can also help with ideation and creativity.  What sort of challenges are product marketers facing when it comes to putting AI features into existing products? First, Kylee says it's best to be clear about expectations. A way to combat this is to show real live demos. Another way is to be honest about the product and its limitations.  And, how can AI messaging be more effective? Resonating and relating to people on an emotional level is the key.  If you're a marketer who wants to learn more about how AI is being integrated with your already existing tools, this is the episode for you.  Follow Kylee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylee-pena/ 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

Truth: people love things more when they build it themselves.  Called the IKEA effect, it's a concept that impacts retention strategy, product satisfaction, and lifetime value. Building something gives people a sense of pride and accomplishment. We feel it's a worthwhile investment, even if the bookshelf comes out slightly lopsided.  Plus, what do Spotify and Betty Crocker have to do with the IKEA effect? Daniel gives an explanation on why they're more similar than you think.  If you're looking to focus on retention strategies, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

What's the newest format that's going viral?  It's building, behind-the-scenes, and sharing what goes into making something. Think about some things brands are posting about their products: the wins, the fails, how it all came together. Audiences eat this up.  Building in public like this generates engagement. Jay gives an example of how huge companies like Hubspot are doing it. Daniel mentions people flock to content like this because it makes them feel like an insider, and as we all know, content succeeds when people feel emotionally connected to it.  And, what does a brand's founder have to do with all of this? They're a piece of the puzzle.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about building hype and going behind the scenes.

Today's episode was recorded last year, but the insights are timeless. Burger King and McDonald's. Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Apple and Samsung. Sometimes, the best way to get users to buy your product is to anchor your image to another brand.  In this episode from the vault, Sarah Levinger chats with me about how anchoring is an invaluable tool to build trust with consumers. How can you harness the power of psychology, emotions, and social proof to turbo-charge your ad appeal? Sarah explains how to utilize psychological biases and incorporate them into ad creative to make a campaign that truly pops. From pricing psychology to social proof and emotional appeal, Sarah is giving away the ultimate strategies to help your brand absolutely crush it in the competitive marketing landscape. 00:00:02 - Psychology and Ads: A Creative Integration 00:02:17 - Harnessing Psychology for Effective Advertising 00:03:45 - The Power of Psychology in Advertising 00:05:37 - Understanding the Psychology of Impulse Buys 00:09:05 - The Power of Pricing Psychology in Ads 00:15:10 - Boost Sales with Emotional Advertising 00:23:29 - Harness the Power of Social Proof for Increased Sales 00:28:14 - Building Trust in Authority Proof 00:31:24 - Optimize Your Landing Page Buttons 00:34:27 - The Power of Emotion in Advertising   Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Website: https://sarahlevinger.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

Your best opportunities have already used your product before. How can you get them back before they disappear forever?  Enter: the Comeback Campaign.  Tamara says the point of the campaign is to remind people why they signed up in the first place and what they're missing out on. Creating this type of FOMO can urge people to check you out again. From strategically placed ads to email efforts, there are a ton of ways to get creative.  Plus, Daniel gives a real-life example with the Uber app…one that has probably gotten you to come back before (and you didn't even know it!).  If you're looking to avoid “the one that got away” and keep them coming back, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

We're heading into a bumpy economy. So, it's time to audit what we're doing in marketing. How do we do that? Auditing is all about alignment. Are your brand's efforts in line with what's going on in the world? Are you wasting any money, time, resources, etc.? One of the first things to change is KPIs and really figure out what matters. Plus, it's time to audit tools and software you're using.  Jay gives an example from his company: they're reprocessing files and saving money from going through everything. When things are uncertain, it's time to focus on what you can control.  And, Daniel says marketing is still important, even if it's often the first budget to get cut during an economic downturn. People may not want to spend their hard-earned money on trying a new product. Because of this, doubling down on retention strategies is going to be the key to success.   This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about preparing for what's about to come.

Today's episode was recorded last year but is still relevant today. 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

There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and people forgetting about your campaign. How can you make your marketing and comms efforts memorable?  Tamara mentions that most marketing fails to stick when marketers focus too much on the product features and not the emotional connection between the brand and the customer. People remember what problem the product can solve more than its fancy features or capabilities.  Daniel also brings up the Made to Make It Stick framework: the most successful marketing gets remembered, shared, and repeated. How can something so silly, like the Duolingo Owl, get people on board?  If you're looking to make your brand and product STICK in people's minds, hearts, and wallets, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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

What should you NOT do in marketing? There's lots, but Daniel and Jay are breaking it down in seven parts.  First, when you market to everybody, you're actually marketing to nobody. You're gonna be more successful with a specific customer set in mind. Plus, narrowing it down makes positioning and messaging way easier.  Also, are “best practices” actually outdated? Jay thinks so. Every time you hear about a best practice, it's best to test it out for yourself.  And, Daniel reminds us that skipping strategy and going straight to tactics is a NO-no. Who are you running ads to? What's the offer? When, why, what, and how? These are questions that you need to start off with, not answer along the way.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about avoiding what you can and doing better.

Have you noticed more and more people are watching women's sports?  This episode's guest, Andrew LeRay of the National Women's Soccer League, is on a mission to grow the league through brand, product, and more. How do you sell tickets and merchandise to people who may not know the league exists? Andrew suggests that education and brand awareness are the two concepts driving people to think about the NWSL.  What are some ways Andrew has changed targeting strategies for the brand? Since coming into the role about two years ago, Andrew talks about how strategies back then were about retention and how the focus is now on creating messaging to welcome new viewers.   Plus, the NWSL has ties with US Soccer and other national teams. How do you leverage the popularity of more famous players in the league when they're away from their national teams? With the retirements of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, there's a new set of players to be on the lookout for. Women's soccer doesn't just happen at the World Cup or the Olympics, so the league is THE place to watch it while you wait for the next tournament.  If you're a marketer who wants to learn more about growing or reshaping a brand, this is the episode for you.  Follow Andrew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleray/ 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