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Weekly Podcast hosted by Scott Howland, of Zephr, featuring Publishing, Media and B2B industry specialist interviews and lightning talks.

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    • Jun 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    Ep 13- The Subscription Think Tank: Kyle Roof on Mastering SEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 31:33


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series!In this episode, we'll be interviewing Kyle Roof, Co-founder of High Voltage SEO and Page Optimizer Pro, to discuss the science behind search engine optimization. We'll talk about Google ranking factors, algorithm updates, and the core fundamentals that make up a successful SEO strategy.Listen now to discover:How to make improvements to your site TODAYCommon misconceptions about Google updates, and what to actually look out forThe importance of intelligent keyword targetingStriking the balance between value-rich content and SEO contentWhat Kyle believes are the fundamentals that account for 60% of SEO success

    Ep 12- The Subscription Think Tank: Andres Glusman on Split Testing The Right Way

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 32:24


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series!In this episode, we'll be interviewing Andres Glusman, CEO of Dowhatworks, to discuss the science behind split testing, and how subscription businesses can test and iterate quickly in an ever-changing digital world.Listen now to discover:How to be efficient with split testingCommon misconceptions about split testing, the truth and the mythsThe importance of agility, automation, and tech flexibilityWhat data Andres recommends gathering to make the most out of audience insights Why Andres believes it's crucial to learn from other industries

    Audio Blog- Reviving Readership: How to Implement a Successful Win-Back Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 8:25


    Take a look at the audio version of our latest blog: Reviving Readership: How to Implement a Successful Win-Back Strategy

    Ep 11- The Subscription Think Tank: Evgeniy Medvedev on The Evolution of Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 19:26


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series!In this episode, we'll be interviewing Evgeniy Medvedev, Head of Partnerships at Rarible, to discuss web3 opportunities, NFTs, and what the future holds for media and subscription companies in an ever-changing digital world.Listen now to discover:Why launch an NFT project- and how to do it the right wayWhat 'gamification' means, and it's uses for building strong communitiesEvgeniy's predictions about the future of media in web3Common misconceptions about NFTs, the truth and the myths

    Audio Blog- Building Authority in Google's New Algorithm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 8:11


    Take a look at the audio version of our latest blog: Building Authority in Google's New Algorithm

    Ep 10- The Subscription Think Tank: Marisha Lakhiani on Building Communities For Rapid Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 38:48


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series!In this episode, we'll be interviewing Marisha Lakhiani, VP of marketing at Mindvalley, to discuss rapid subscription growth, lifelong communities, and how to market products during the economic squeeze. Listen now to discover:Why A/B testing stretches beyond what most marketers doHow to create bestselling products by listening to audience feedbackHow Mindvalley built strong communities full of brand ambassadorsMarisha'a tips for a good upsell and cross-sell strategy

    Audio Blog- Trust: The Key to Long-Term Retention

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 5:47


    Take a look at the audio version of our latest blog: Trust: The Key to Long-Term Retention

    Ep 9- The Subscription Think Tank: Matthew Holman on Optimizing Every Step of the Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 27:57


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, we'll be interviewing Matthew Holman, Co-founder and Head of Growth at Qpilot, to discuss conversion optimisation, churn, and consistent experiences in physical product subscriptions.Listen now to discover:The churn and retention feedback loopPage optimisation and boosting conversions at every step of the customer journeyMatt's tips for a robust subscription business modelWhy personalisation is becoming even more crucial today

    Ep 8- The Subscription Think Tank: Scott Hurff on Industry Innovation and Personalisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 33:12


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, we'll be interviewing Scott Hurff, Tinder innovator and Churnkey Co-founder, to discuss subscription innovation, personalisation and churn prevention.Listen now to discover:Why Tinder chose the subscription route in an industry dominated by other models. Future product innovation in subscriptions.Why personalisation is crucial to customer satisfaction.Common churn issues and the do's and dont's for reducing churn.

    Audio Blog- Intelligent Paywalls and Dynamic Paywalls: Similarities and Crucial Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 6:29


    Take a look at our audio version of our latest blog: Intelligent Paywalls and Dynamic Paywalls: Similarities and Crucial Differences.

    Audio guide- The Changing Digital Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 22:36


    Digital publishing has faced enormous hurdles and undergone drastic changes this year.But although these changes have posed challenges, they've also opened the doors to plenty of opportunities to stand out, lead in the field, and grow revenue.The key to success lies in anticipating what to expect for the future, and building strategies to capitalise on those trends.So how can publishers best prepare? In this audio guide, we'll delve deep into the current evolving trends that give good predictions for the future market.Listen now to: Discover the top consumer trends influencing advertising, content consumption, and user experiences. Get up to date with evolving technologies being tested by leading publishers as we speak. Learn why communities will play a big role in the longevity of publishing brands.Find out why SEO strategy is changing, and how you can capitalise on the new shift in the search algorithm. Discover 5 key steps to future-proofing your business.And much more!If you'd prefer to read this e-guide instead, please download the pdf version here.

    Ep 7- The Subscription Think Tank: Ray Orife on Data Privacy and Compliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 27:34


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, our Finance Director, Jamie Walker, interviews Evalian's Head of Data Privacy and Protection, Ray Orife, to discuss what makes a good data privacy strategy, and how digital publishers can ensure they are compliant with data law. Listen now to discover:Why data consent is so important for the future of digital publishingHow GDPR differs from CCPAWhich publishers do well with data protection, and how to emulate themRay's predictions for the future of data protection (and how to keep up)

    Ep 6- The Subscription Think Tank: James Counter on Innovation In User Centred Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 25:29


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, our VP of Marketing, Sibel Ugur, interviews our Creative Director of product development, James Counter, to discuss how digital publishers can excel with user-centred design.Listen now to discover:Why design consistency is so important for conversions and engagementHow to strike the right balance between ads and a good user experienceWhich publishers do well with user design, and how to emulate themKey steps to good user-centred design

    Ep 5- The Subscription Think Tank: Aled John on Engaging Customers During Difficult Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 31:30


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, our VP of Customer Experience, Andreas Martin, will be interviewing Deputy Managing Director of FT strategies, Aled John, to discuss how subscription businesses can survive the rise in living costs.Listen now to discover:Why having an engaged customer base is so important for long-term successIf data and automation will ever replace the work of skilled editorial teamsCommon churn triggers to look out forKey steps to boosting subscriber engagement

    Ep 4- The Subscription Think Tank: Robert Manly on Ad Tech & Audience Targeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 28:17


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, our CPO, Chris Scott, will be interviewing Robert Manly of Amazon Advertising to discover how he manages stakeholders from the wider Amazon business, and how Ad tech and Subs tech can work together in harmony.Listen now to discover:How Amazon Advertising's targeting extends into the broader internetHow the Amazon Advertising team interacts with the rest of the wider Amazon businessHow Amazon Advertising use data analytics to give them an edgeHow Ad tech and Subs tech can work together to achieve more

    Ep 3- The Subscription Think Tank: Julian Dickens on Resilience in a Mature Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 36:35


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, our COO, Felix Danczak, will be interviewing renowned media and communications adviser, Julian Dickens, to discover the essential lessons digital publishers can glean from telecom and streaming industries.Listen now to discover:Parallels between bundling in the OTT industry vs. news & media, and the joint challenges both industries will have to overcomeHow content-driven acquisition and retention works in TV and streaming, and how digital publishers can learn from those experiencesThe Washington Post's 50 year subscription offer (and why packages like this might not be such a crazy idea)The 'test and iterate' approach successful streaming businesses are using today

    Ep 2- The Subscription Think Tank: Rosie Taroghion on Acquisition and Customer Lifetime Value

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:17


    Welcome to the next episode in our Subscription Think Tank series! In this episode, our VP of customer experience, Andreas Martin, will be interviewing Rosie Taroghion of Gousto to discover how they created exponential success in the subscription box space, and how customer lifetime value plays an important role in the success of any subscription business.Listen now to discover:Why referrals were so effective for Gousto, and how they can be applied in other subscription businesses for rapid growthWhat the secret is to Gousto's rapid innovation, and how they approach testing new ideasHow new technology is helping subscription businesses of the future

    Ep 1- The Subscription Think Tank: Dipika Sawhney on taking a Customer First Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 28:37


    Welcome to the new Zephr Podcast Series: The Subscription Think Tank! In this series, we'll be interviewing experts from other subscription industries to gain valuable insights that digital publishers might have otherwise missed. Each episode will delve into the success of a different subscription business, or uncover the secrets to solving some of the most challenging issues digital publishers face today. In this launch episode, our VP of marketing Sibel Ugur will be interviewing Dipika Sawhney of Salesforce to discover why a customer-first approach is so effective in marketing today. Listen now to discover:Why big tech companies are often ahead of the curve when it comes to subscriptionsWhat consumers look for from products todayHow AI benefits subscription businessesDipika's predictions for the future of subscription businesses

    Ep 35 - Arjun Saksena & Max Nimaroff - Product Led Growth & Revenue Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 30:12


    In this episode Scott Howland is joined by Arjun Saksena (Founder & CEO of Humanic) & Max Nimaroff (GM of Subscriber Experience at Doordash). Together they look at the ways subscription businesses are facing current challenges, as well as how the not-so-distant tech of the future could help us achieve big wins.What is product-led growth and why does it matter?Why outcome-based metrics are the campaigns of the futureHow top companies keep up with changing customers and reach new segments of peopleHow passive business tools could help subscription managers get more done with fewer resources.

    Ep 34 - Nick Corey - Why Podcasts Are the Future of Valuable Content!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 21:55


    In this episode Scott Howland is joined by Nick Corey of Free Interviews Now. They look at some out-of-the-box thinking behind successful podcasts, and why interviewing is a format for sharing information like no other.Why Nick loves being a podcast hostWhy podcasts are becoming so popularA novel new take on content creationHow to structure a good podcast Ways to get the most value out of podcast guests

    Ep 33 - Shannan Bowen & Jessica Gilbert (McClatchy) - Local News & Dynamic User Journeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 28:00


    In this session, Scott Howland is joined by Shannan Bowen and Jessica Gilbert of McClatchy. Covered in the session are thoughts on the local news movement, how McClatchy continues to support this mission, how story design became key, and how leveraging dynamic user experiences is helping drive value for the organisation.

    Ep 32 - James Hewes (FIPP) - The Ever Changing Publishing Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 24:20


    In this episodes, Scott Howland is joined by James Hewes, CEO of FIPP. They discuss the ever changing publishing landscape, covering off James experience over the years, from the BBC, working in the Middle East, to now at FIPP and their new membership approach.

    Ep 31 - Ryan Sholin (Wordpress VIP) - Best of Breed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 31:46


    In this episode, Scott Howland is joined by Ryan Sholin of Wordpress VIP. They discuss DXP vs Agile CMS, best of breed approaches, soccer dads and much more. What is a DXP?What’s an Agile CMS?Best of Breed vs All in OneSpeed to Market

    Ep 30 - Ollie Henderson (Bamyazi/Odin) - The Future of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 23:28


    In this episode, Scott Howland is joined by Ollie Henderson, founder of Bamyazi and current CEO of Odin. They look at the future of work, and discuss ways in which this has carved out a new future for not only publishing and media houses, but businesses as a whole.What is the future of workWorking less...lazy?The flipped workplaceFor more: https://futureworklife.substack.com/

    Ep 29 - Karsten Madsen (Morning Score) - Cost of Acquisition and Customer Lifetime Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 22:12


    In this episode, Scott Howland speaks with Karsten Madsen, CEO and Founder of Morning Score. They discuss actual real figures from Morning Score's scaling subscriptions looking at Cost of Acquisition, Customer Lifetime Value and how this affects the growth of a business.What is Cost of Acquisition (CAC)How this relates to Lifetime ValueReal Morning Score examples

    Ep 28 - Shawn Azman (Vidora) - Using Customer Data Effectively

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 22:39


    In this episode, Scott Howland is joined by Shawn Azman of Vidora. They discuss about being in the era of Data Driven Marketing and how you can be effective using Customer Data in your strategy.Data Driven MarketingUsing Customer DataMachine Learning PipelinesTravis Scott & Champagne

    Ep 27 - Chris Scott (Zephr) - Why you need to take advantage of user states to prevent customer churn?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 26:00


    In this episode, Chris Scott, Zephr's Co-Founder and CPTO) talks to us about User States and why these are relevant and key for today's publishing and media industry.What are user statesHow’s it relevant for today’s publishing and media industryUnderstanding retention and your customers’ lifecycleHow do you keep users engagedIdentifying markers for customer churn Challenges media and publishing will face in 2021

    Ep 26 - FIPP World Congress - James Henderson, Julian Thorne, Debora Brooksbank Taylor & John Schaefli

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 59:46


    In this session, slightly different tact, with a recording of our fireside chat at the FIPP World Congress where James Henderson (Zephr CEO) interviews Julian Thorne (Chief Customer Officer - Dennis Publishing), Debora Brooksbank-Taylor (CTO & Programme Director - New Scientist) and John Schaefli (Chief Revenue Officer - FIPP).Building Customers for LifeRecording of the FIPP World Congress SessionThe cultural shift in publishing monetisation and approachHow tech relates to this change of approach and model...Key outcomes - what you should focus onWhat does success look like

    Ep 25 - Robbie Kellman Baxter (Peninsula Strategies) - Why Recurring Revenue Strategies Are So Popular!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 21:39


    In this episode Scott Howland is joined by Robbie Kellman Baxter of Peninsula Strategies, or maybe better known being the author of The Forever Transaction and Membership Economy. They caught up about Subscription Strategies, why they're so popular and why Robbie herself fell in love with this business approach.Why Robbie loves recurring revenue strategies(clue, stems from Netflix!)Why they are becoming so popularThe shift from one-time to recurring relationshipsCuration, replenishment and access subscriptionsThe Forever Transaction and Membership EconomyTaylor Swift, Lizzo and a glass of white wine!

    Ep 24 - Ricardo Molina (Brightbull) - B2B Publishing and Events Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 30:36


    In this episode, Scott Howland is joined by Ricardo Molina of Brightbull, who's an expert in all things B2B Publishing and Events. Today they discuss:What’s happened to the events industryIteration and PivotsKey Pillars for Digital Transformation Products, Data, Tech/Tools, Process & People/TeamsTEQUILA!

    Ep 23 - Michael Mendoza (Lineup Systems) - Ads & Subscription Teams Working Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 35:15


    How Advertising and Subscriptions Teams Can Work Together to the Same North Star!What’s the difference between ads and subs teamsIs there a mindset differenceHow teams can ensure they work closely together and not fight against each otherHow can publishers drive both ads and subs side by side?

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    Ep 22 - Justin Wohl (Salon.com) - Creating a Publishing Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 21:50


    In this weeks episode, Justin Wohl, CRO Salon.com, is talking with Scott Howland about creating a publishing strategies and other new ways to monetize content.What is a publishing strategyHow has the landscape changedMarie Kondo’ing your businessNewer revenue strategiesKey tips to apply to your strategy

    Ep 21 - Grzegorz Piechota (INMA) - Reader Revenues & Customer Value Chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 31:09


    We're back with Zephr Podcast Sessions, and Scott Howland is interviewing Grzegorz Piechota of INMA. In this session we learn about reader revenues, customer value chains and good ol' Oxford beers!What are reader revenuesHow does this relate to the customer value chainGaining customers and retaining customersGrowing customer relationshipsThe future of reader revenue...

    Ep 20 - Bianca Allan (Financial Times) - Cross Collaboration with Agencies and Publishers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 21:49


    This episode, Scott Howland is joined by Bianca Allan of the Financial Times. They discuss marketing strategy and cross collaboration between agencies and publsihers in the strategy/performance world!What does this mean?What are strategic agencies?What are performance agencies?Best ways in which to align as one businessBenefits to removing competitionTop tips to align agencies and collab

    Ep 19 - Richard Harding (Haymarket Media) - Taking a Global Role: Where to Start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 23:04


    This episode hears incredible insight from Richard Harding, Group CTO, of Haymarket Media, who is interviewed by Scott Howland. They discuss where to start when taking a global role, and some great insight into this incredible career.People, Process, TechnologyTechnology for technology's sakeGreat conversations, why this mattersTechnologyChiefsPunk IPA and Swedish House MafiaPlus some great insight from Richard’s incredible career across organisations like Heathrow and Haymarket Media

    Ep 18 - Rob Kinsella (Irish Times) - Future of Publishing Monetisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 24:22


    Scott Howland is joined by Rob Kinsella, Head of Client Solutions, at the Irish Times. Today they discuss how leveraging client relationships can help with continuous monetisation of publishers, and also a look into the future of publishing!- Background of the Irish Times- What does the Head of Client Solutions do?- What are client relationships?- What does the future hold for monetisation in publishing?- Oasis, Leeds Leeds Leeds & Guinness!

    Ep 17 - Raoul Monks (Flume Sales Training) - Shifting Perspectives in Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 23:43


    In this Zephr Podcast Sessions, Scott Howland is joined by Raoul Monks, Founder and Director of Flume Sales Training. They explore the shifting perspectives in sales and how pivoting your sales strategy could be the best thing for your business this year.- Why are perspectives shifting?- The rules book has been ripped up, what does this mean?- If people aren't up for changing, what's going to happen?- Top tips for navigating these changes?- Dead Pony Club & a great Bon Iver track!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoulmonks/Flume Sales Training - https://flumetraining.com/

    Ep 16 - Florian Bauer - Behavioural Pricing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 24:03


    On this episode, Scott Howland interviews Florian Bauer of Vocatus AG. Florian is a behavioural pricing expert, looking at the psychology around both buyers, sellers and the pricing models available.What is Behavioural Pricing?How does it work?Success Stories?Best practices for behavioural pricingGin and Tonic & Beethoven’s 9th! Florian Bauer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-bauer-9623231/Vocatus AG - https://www.vocatus.de/

    Ep 15 - Simona Zanette (Hearst Digital SA) - New Revenue Streams for Publishers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 23:52


    In this session, Scott Howland, talks with Simona Zanette, MD Hearst Digital SA, on how they're adapting and changing their revenue streams. Key areas include live events and white label of their content hub.Current Revenue Streams for HearstHearst Live - Event Focused RevenueContent Hub - White Labeled RevenueAdapting to New Ideas and ChangeThe Future of Revenues

    Ep 14 - Josh Bloom - Why Brands Leverage Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 22:30


    This week on the Zephr Podcast Session, Scott Howland interviews Josh Bloom, previous Head of Video at Mumsnet. They talk about leveraging video and strategies around this.Why brands leverage videoIs it as easy as using an iPhone?Key benefits of video in your strategyExamples of it working well at MumsnetTop tips to starting your video strategy

    Ep 13 - Jeppe Bjerrum (Jysk Fynske) - Reducing Churn and Increasing Retention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 23:09


    Scott Howland is back again, this time interviewing Jeppe Bjerrum of Jysk Fynske! They discuss how Jysk Fynske managed to very successfully r educe their churn through various different touch-points and methods, and also how behavioural pricing encouraged them not to heavily discount.How Jysk Fynske reduced churn!Creating subscription value quickly!From 5% to 15% churn savings with one technique!Top 3 ways to reduce churn

    Ep 12 - David Lockie (Pragmatic) - Web Monetisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 26:36


    This week sees Scott Howland interview David Lockie, Founder of Pragmatic. They discuss all things Web Monetisation and key ways to maximise revenues.Solving the revenue maximisation problemWhy is publishing evolving so fastUser centric experiencesTop 3 ways to diversify revenuesBison beer

    Ep 11 - Piers Bearne and Jen Thoroughgood (Collingwood Advisory) - Growth Amid Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 31:35


    We review and digest the brand new report conducted by the brilliant Collingwood Advisory - Growth Amid Uncertainty. Joining Scott Howland today is Collingwood Advisory's Piers Bearne, CEO, and Jen Thoroughgood, CPO.Link to Report - https://bit.ly/2BSXY1oOver 100 B2B Media and Events CEOs and Founders were all interviewed discussing their priorities, success criteria and challenges for 2020. Collingwood Advisory also have some key recommendations for anyone in this space! A MUST LISTEN!

    Ep 10 - John Schlaefli (FIPP) - Pivoting Revenues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 24:55


    On today's Zephr Podcast Session, Scott Howland interviews John Schlaefli, CRO, of FIPP. With the unprecedented times that we've faced, FIPP have had events postponed, cancelled and revenues have had to pivot. We dive into more of this in this latest episode!Full Strategic PivotDrastic Revenue ChangesJumping on WebinarsWhat the Future HoldsGuinness and Cider!

    Ep 9 - Carlos Doughty (Martech Alliance) - Choosing your Martech Stack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 24:18


    CEO and Founder of Martech Alliance, Carlos Doughty, joins Scott Howland in this latest Zephr Podcast Sessions episode. They discuss the best steps to navigate the martech landscape, choosing your stack and what best-of-breed means.Navigating the Martech Landscape4 P’s of MartechFeatures vs Functionality90’s Hip-Hop, Tequila and layers of a cake!

    Ep 8 - Ben Pheloung (Mantis Reach PLC) - Brand Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 18:45


    GM of Mantis (A Reach PLC company), Ben Pheloung, is today interviewed by Scott Howland of Zephr. This episode covers the world of keyword blocking and brand safety and ways in which publishers and advertisers can ensure there are no more missed opportunities.What is Brand SafetyWhy are publishers losing revenueWhat do Peppa Pig, Mel B & Shoot have in common?Ensuring no more missed opportunities!

    Ep 7 - Martin Maynard (Spread the Word Media) - It's OK to sell in a crisis!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 29:35


    Join us on our latest Zephr Podcast Session, this week featuring Martin Maynard of Spread the Word Media. This week Scott Howland interviews Martin about the COVID-19 crisis, and how it's still ok to sell, it's just techniques that's had to change!Key Features:- Championing Innovation- Trusted Advisors- Spearheading Communications- Pharrell Williams and Hop House Lager

    Ep 6 - Tor Jacobsen (Schibsted) - Subscriber Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 22:30


    Another Wednesday, another podcast! This time, Scott Howland is interviewing Tor Jacobsen of Schibsted. They cover some key areas in the subscription journey including:How Schibsted drives their Subscriber StrategySubscriber vs Ad RevenueWhat’s the key drivers of Subscriber growthTop tips for starting a brand new subscriber strategy

    Ep 5 - Nate Zenou (Browsi) - Optimizing Ad Inventory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 27:44


    CEO of Browsi, Nate Zenou, joins Scott Howland of Zephr for this episode of Zephr Sessions. In this episode, Scott and Nate discuss optimising ad inventory.Subscriber vs Ad RevenueWhat does view-ability mean for advertising?How you can increase view-abilityLeveraging AI for Ad Optimization

    Ep 4 - Jordan Adams (Martech Tracker) - Demand Generation vs Lead Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 27:19


    In this podcast Scott Howland of Zephr interviews founder and MD of Martech Tracker, Jordan Adams. Some of the key themes cover the conflict zone, why marketing and sales are disconnected and answers to the following questions:What are demand and lead generation?Why do people confuse the two?How you can nurture demand to produce strong leadsTop 3 tips for implementing a demand generation strategy

    Ep 3 - Richard Holden (The Economist) - Product Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 19:44


    Deputy Head of Product, Richard Holden, is interviewed by Scott Howland of Zephr on being a Product Manager at a tier 1 publisher. In this podcast, Richard and Scott discuss:Why The Economist focused on a whole new codebaseWhat does Product Manager mean within a publisherBuilding a mobile app to focus on subscribers

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