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Angela Clark, the Founder of Eclipse Advisory Group, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to invite yourself to meetings and keep showing up, how to find out what the customer isn't tired of hearing you say, how to get your team to actually use that new technology you paid for, what Angela learned going to an all-girls high school, and why storytelling is so crucial in the eCommerce world. Connect with Angela at EclipseMedia365.com and on LinkedIn
How does a small six-person family business in Victoria, British Columbia earn more than 775 Google reviews and attract customers from across North America?In this episode, we sit down with John de Jong, founder of ** Alley Kat Signs and Marketing**, to discuss what it really takes to stand out in today's digital-first marketplace. With more than 45 years of sales and marketing experience, John shares the lessons he's learned from corporate leadership roles, award-winning marketing campaigns, and building a highly respected family business.Key Topics:Building a business with over 775 Google reviewsWhy online reputation is a competitive advantageGoogle Business Profile optimization strategiesGetting found on Page 1 of GoogleLessons from 45 years in sales and marketingAdapting and growing during the COVID eraThe power of customer trust and local visibilityMentoring entrepreneurs around the worldA practical conversation on how small businesses can use digital tools to create outsized results.
Most studios still treat influencer marketing as an experiment. Match Masters, a top 150 grossing game globally, has run it as a permanent growth pillar for 8 years. Jen Donahoe sits down with Candivore's Aviv Vidro and consultant Marion Balinoff to break down the playbook behind one of mobile gaming's most disciplined influencer programs.Studios that treat influencer as a permanent pillar see compounding returns. The ones that test once and cut the channel watch their installs decline 2.7x faster. Aviv walks through Candivore's 8 year always on model, the blitz approach where 20 creators go live on the same day, and the product marketing funnel his three person team built around creators. Dedicated welcome pop ups, skill based leaderboard giveaways with tangible prizes, and retargeting mechanics that drive 6x higher in app purchases from returning players.Marion breaks down why the standard 24 hour click window is broken for influencer content, why 7 days is the floor, and why day 365 installs run 75% higher than day 30. The two also tackle vertical testing (true crime crushed it for Match Masters with female audiences aged 30 to 55, tech reviewers flopped), country penetration strategy, why TikTok still doesn't work for performance, and where influencer marketing ends and UGC begins.If you've ever been told influencer marketing doesn't work after a single test campaign, send this episode to your CMO.
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 and Ecom team. 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 actually about 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 Marketing strategy? 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. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm 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
GOOGLE bzw. ALPHABET stellte kürzlich nicht nur seine Vision in Sachen KI vor, sondern vor allem auch wie diese umgesetzt werden soll. Nämlich mit einem flächendeckenden Angriff in sämtlichen Feldern, die für Nutzer und Marketing relevant sein können. Stichworte sind u.a.: KI-Agenten in allen vorstellbaren Typen, multimodaler Input und Output sowie Chatbots zur Planung und Umsetzung von Kampagnen. Wie sind diese Ankündigungen von GOOGLE zu beurteilen? Die ersten ENHANCED GAMES fanden am 24. Mai in Las Vegas statt. In drei Sportarten traten Athleten an, die nicht nur leistungssteigernde Substanzen nutzen durften, sondern sogar aufgefordert wurden, sich zu dopen. Was ist der Sinn einer solchen Veranstaltung? Handelt es sich um ein Marketing-Playbook from Hell? Der Mensch und die Marke Udo Lindenberg sind gerade 80 Jahre alt geworden. Was lässt sich von Udo für das eigene Personal Branding lernen? Was macht gutes Personal Branding aus? Ist Personal Branding auch etwas für «normale» Menschen, die im Vertrieb und im Marketing arbeiten?
Jeremy Horowitz, the Managing Partner of Because Ventures and CEO of CoCo AI, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to differentiate your brand, how to use AI as an efficiency tool, why business owners make the best business buyers, what to look for when investing in a business, and Jeremy's passions for sports & entrepreneurship. Connect with Jeremy at Because.Ventures, My-CoCo.AI, on LinkedIn, and his Let's Buy a Biz! newsletter
Memorial Day has come and gone, which means the summer has unofficially started… and as a product-based business owner you already know the shift that comes with this time of year. Traffic gets weird. Customers are distracted. And most of your people are mentally somewhere between the beach and a backyard barbecue. The good news? Every season change is a fresh opportunity to talk about your products differently, mix up your marketing, and actually have a little fun with it. This episode is your quick-hit playbook for repositioning and marketing your products for summer The simple reframing trick that makes your existing product feel brand new How to turn product curation into a marketing strategy A genius PR example that shows how to position literally any product for a season it was never meant for What your data from last summer can tell you about when and how often to show up How to create real urgency without running a discount The loyalty program move that gets your best customers back in your store fast _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/378 _______ Learn With Me Work with Me 1:1 https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help/ https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing/ Courses & Membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/programs _______ Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership _______ Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear. Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683
In this episode, I talk about the biggest shift in marketing since the dawn of the internet: the move from social media to interest media. I encourage you to throw away your subjective opinions and outdated Madison Avenue metrics and start focusing on where the actual attention is. I also discuss why volume is the only way to stay relevant and why you shouldn't be scared of AI taking your job-you should be scared of not knowing how to use it. You'll learn about:The Power of Organic Social MediaHow AI Algorithms Create ReachDay Trading Attention on Threads and FacebookWhy Strategy Requires a Volume MindsetHow to Adapt to Profound Technological Shifts
Is your June Marketing strategy ready for one of the wildest months in recent memory? Jay and Daniel break down three major forces hitting the calendar at the same time. Jay explains why the second half of June through the second week of July is one of the worst performing stretches of the year for webinar attendance, B2B content downloads, and high-ticket consumer products, and why you need to plan around it now. Daniel makes the case for leaning into the FIFA World Cup with soccer-themed email copy and subject lines, whether you're a local brand or a global one. And Jay breaks down why Prime Day lifts all Marketing, not just Amazon sellers, including why people spend about 15% more time in their inboxes during that window. If you're looking for a plan for June, this is the episode for you. 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/
Kevin Ertell, the Author of The Strategy Trap, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why strategy without execution is just a plan, why co-creation beats top-down mandates every time, how to aim for 70% alignment with 100% commitment, how to navigate an industry that's been disrupted, and what Kevin learned from his time at Nike. Connect with Kevin at MistereAdvisory.com, on LinkedIn, and check out his book, The Strategy Trap
By now, you already know that digital marketing is not just a "nice to have" in real estate – it's the front door to listings, trust, and long-term pipeline building. But GEO, AI's answer to SEO, is going to change all of this. Prepare to unlearn your marketing playbook. On this episode of the Real Estate Business (REB) Podcast, host Liam Garman and Purple Thread Marketing founder Darrell Weekes unpack how the rules of agent discovery are being rewritten in real time by artificial intelligence (AI), generative search, and changing consumer behaviour. Weekes is appearing at the upcoming New Agent Academy. Secure your free tickets here. The old playbook was built on search engine optimisation (SEO), keywords, and visibility. That is now being replaced by generative engine optimisation (GEO), where AI tools like ChatGPT assess credibility, consistency, and third-party validation before recommending an agent. Weekes warns that most agents are still optimising for a system that no longer controls the decision. What emerges is a clear warning. If your digital footprint is inconsistent, scattered across platforms, or filled with agent-to-agent content instead of client relevance, you are effectively invisible to the next wave of vendor decision making. Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (REB Podcast Network) and by liking and following Real Estate Business on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend a voice to the show, email editor@realestatebusiness.com.au for more insights.
Every business has principles that should never move. It also has practices that need to die right now. Most entrepreneurs confuse the two. They change their values when they should change their methods, or they cling to methods when the market has already moved on. In this episode, Jimmy Nicholas and Dr. Dustin Burleson dig into how to tell the difference, featuring: The Logo Test: go to your website, swap your logo with a competitor's, and see if anything changes. If it does not, you have a problem. The EB White Principle: AI makes everything 10x easier, 10x faster, 10x cheaper. It does not make it 10x better. Better thinking does. The $75,000 Core Values Story: Dustin spent years and tens of thousands of dollars with consultants discovering his core values. Today, AI can facilitate that process in minutes. The method changed. The principle never will. The MARS Rocket Test (Vern Harnish): put your entire team on a rocket to Mars. You do not know what business you will run when you land. What would still be true about your company? Whatever survives that test is a core value. Everything else is a habit. PLAUD and AI Coaching: how a recording device captures sales and treatment coordinator presentations and AI immediately generates customized follow-up messages based on each prospect's or patient's specific fears, hopes, and objections. AEO vs SEO: 60% of searches now end in zero clicks. If you are not visible in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, you are invisible to a growing segment of your market. Download the free Preserve or Kill Framework and The 3 Shifts Scorecard at WealthyMomentumPodcast.com. Next month: Where Your Next Dollar Is Hiding. It is already inside your business. You just cannot see it yet. Get additional resources, scorecards, and working frameworks at WealthyMomentumPodcast.comSubscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@WealthyEntrepreneurHQLearn more: WealthyEntrepreneur.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Is the final frontier the ultimate high-trust marketing channel? In this content, I break down how a single floating jar of Nutella during the Artemis II NASA livestream might have just rewritten the CPG marketing playbook. Traditional advertising is dying behind adblockers, but space remains one of our last "monocultural moments." When a CPG product appears in a lunar habitat, it carries an implicit "seal of authenticity" that no Super Bowl spot can buy. From Nutella's reactive marketing readiness to Astreas performance nutrition in orbit "R&D as Marketing" strategy, I'm exploring how the CPG industry is moving from Earth-based goods to space-engineered excellence.In my latest video, I dive deep into topics like:Nutella "Moon Drift" = How an accidental moment turned into a global commercial.Is "Space-Spec" the New Organic? = Why being "good enough for orbit" is becoming the ultimate validator for durability and nutrition. Future of the Orbital Pantry: Moving from "accidental ads" to a future of Direct-to-Orbit supply chains. Will your next snack be delivered to a lunar habitat?Avoiding "Space-Washing": The "billionaire's playground" narrative is a risk, but the winners won't be the CPG brands that put logos on the moon. Instead, it'll be the ones that use space-based R&D to make life better on Earth.Also, do you think the Apollo moon landings were real, or just the world's most powerful propaganda?
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I throw it back to some past keynotes where I break down how to grow your business through social media and why adapting to new technology is imperative. I also discuss the importance of positive perspective... Life is how you see it my friends You'll learn about: The LinkedIn B2B Ad StrategyWhy "No" is Poison for Your BusinessHow to Build a "Honey Empire" Through Soft SkillsThe Strategy of "Contextual Creative at Scale"Using a Podcast as a Business Development Tool
Stacey Warshaw, the Head of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing at LoveShackFancy, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why you should say "yes" often early in your career, how to balance brand marketing & performance marketing, how the future will be measured by AI, how far out you should plan your career, and Stacey's lifelong passion for fashion & retail. Connect with Stacey at LoveShackFancy.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram @StaceyWarshaw
Matt Ezyk, the Senior Director of Engineering, eCommerce at Hanna Andersson, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why the future of eCommerce is flexible, why great partners solve problems, why data is still everything, Matt's learnings from the intersection of technology & marketing, and how he first fell in love with tech. Connect with Matt at HannaAndersson.com and on LinkedIn
In dieser Episode haben wir das Vergnügen, Tobias Bosse zu begrüssen, mit dem wir erkunden, wie man eine Marke in einer Branche wie Cannabis aufbaut, in der die konventionellen Regeln oft nicht gelten.Tobias Bosse ist derzeit CMO der Grünhorn Group und Geschäftsführer bei CanDoc. Mit einem Hintergrund im Online-Marketing hat er seine Erfahrung in stark regulierten Märkten aufgebaut — sowohl aus einer B2C- als auch aus einer B2B-Perspektive. Er studierte Angewandte Ökonomie und Pädagogik und gründete während seines Studiums ein Online-Medienunternehmen, das er innerhalb von drei Jahren skalierte und verkaufte. Nach einer Ausbildung zum Redakteur bei der Funke Mediengruppe und mehreren Jahren im Journalismus wechselte er ins Marketing — zunächst in einer Agentur, dann in einer Inhouse-Position. Seitdem baut und skaliert er Marken mit kleinen, engagierten Teams.---❇️ Kontakt: https://www.thecannabisconversation.co.ukVernetze dich mit Tobias Bosse auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-bosse-547515147/Vernetze dich mit Nikita Cretu auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-cretu-b24b83a8/Vernetze dich mit Thomas Gray auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-c-s-gray/
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. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at wrike.com/tmm Follow Kyle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyletcoleman/ Follow Daniel: 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
Today I'm joined by Brian Dorsett, President of Dorsett Automotive. Brian breaks down why he is moving away from OEM-mandated digital spend, his "Big Stick" radio branding tactics, and the strict inventory rules required to survive in today's margin-compressed market. We also discuss the "catcher's view" of leadership and the reality of managing sub-prime and prime brands under one campus. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - Meet LotGPT, your AI Inventory Strategist built exclusively for car dealers. It reveals competitive insights, shopper behavior, and pricing dynamics, and even identifies underperforming VDPs with merchandising recommendations to boost conversion without cutting prices. Put LotGPT to work for your dealership today, totally free, @ here. 2. Experian - By combining precise audience targeting with deep automotive insights, you can identify high-intent buyers, re-engage existing customers, drive service retention, and grow both sales and revenue with less wasted spend. Visit @ here for more info. 3. CDG Recruiting – Hire top dealership talent, fast. From sales managers to GMs and C-suite execs, we've placed over 1,000 roles across auto retail. Ready to scale without the hassle? Visit @ here to get started. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 02:10 Why A Catcher Sees The Game Better Than Everyone Else. 08:00 The Sophomore Year Goal Sheet That Predicted His Future. 14:25 Why A $595 Pack Saves Dealers From Bad Inventory Bets. 18:35 Why 75% Of Customers Buy Something Else. 32:15 The Unusual Radio Tactic That Cuts Through Digital Noise. 33:55 Why This Dealer Cut Digital Spend Without Regretting It. 39:45 The Brutal Reality Of Competing Against Tier Two Markets. 41:10 The Crazy Move To Buy An Aldi For A Used Car Building. 52:55 The Honest Truth About Aging That Bothered This Dealer Most. Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
Michael Allan, a General Manager at Quince, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to shift from strategy to execution, how to use the data you collect, how to keep a disciplined focus as a brand, Michael's background in music & marketing, and what he learned from his time at Bain & Company. Connect with Michael at Quince.com and on LinkedIn
In this episode of The Successful Chiro Podcast, Dr. George Birnbach is joined by Nick Fisher, founder of Chiro Basix, to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in chiropractic right now: AI. Nick shares how AI is impacting practices in two major ways: Marketing and patient attraction Operational efficiency and internal systems This conversation goes beyond hype and gets into the real-world applications chiropractors can use right now to create more visibility, improve follow-up, support retention, and streamline the patient journey. In this episode, you'll learn: How AI is changing chiropractic marketing Why content creation is becoming easier for smaller practices How chiropractors can use AI to create emails, social posts, blog content, and videos The role of AI in improving patient education and trust How AI can help practices respond to leads faster What an AI receptionist or virtual CA can do How missed call follow-up and after-hours scheduling can improve conversion Ways AI can support reactivations and reduce patient leakage Why human oversight still matters when using AI tools The best place for chiropractors to start if they want to explore AI today Key takeaway: AI is not about replacing your team. It's about making your team stronger, faster, and more efficient while helping your practice show up, stand out, and stay connected with patients. Resources mentioned: Chiro Basix The Chiropractor's Marketing Playbook: https://chirobasix.com/lp/book/ Free marketing resources available through Nick's website: https://chirobasix.com/ Ready to grow your practice with smarter systems and better marketing? Listen to the full episode now and start identifying where AI could make the biggest impact in your practice. Want more strategies to help you attract more new patients, improve retention, and build a stronger chiropractic business?Subscribe to The Successful Chiro Podcast so you never miss an episode. Interested in taking the next step with your marketing and systems?Check out Chiro Basix and grab Nick Fisher's free book, The Chiropractor's Marketing Playbook: https://chirobasix.com/lp/book/ And for more proven chiropractic growth strategies, visit Five Star Management to learn how we help practices grow with better systems, better teams, and better leadership: https://myfivestar.com/
In Episode 61 of Talking Marketing, we explore how data and artificial intelligence are reshaping the modern marketing playbook. We sit down with Nick Stamoulis, President - Brick Marketing, a Boston-based digital agency with over two decades of experience helping brands navigate the evolving digital landscape. Together, they discuss how marketers can move beyond hype and build strategies grounded in data, long-term brand equity, and measurable revenue impact. In this episode, we explore: How agencies evaluate new AI tools and separate real value from industry noise Why first-party data and stronger tracking infrastructure are becoming essential The risks of AI-generated marketing at scale — and how to protect brand equity The future of marketing measurement beyond traditional CPA and ROAS Whether you're a marketing professional, agency leader, or student entering the field, this conversation offers practical insights into building marketing systems that deliver sustainable growth.
Gillian Bell, the Chief Revenue & Growth Officer of Comfrt, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why community is the real growth engine, how to use TikTok Shop as a discovery engine for your brand, why AI will touch every part of your business, the biggest challenges working at a marketing agency, and how Gillian was influenced by the big career changes of her parents. Connect with Gillian at Comfrt.com and on LinkedIn
In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with executives from a major CPG company to break down the biggest shifts happening in marketing right now. I talk about why cost-cutting is a flawed philosophy, why attention is the only true asset, and how the "underdog mindset" must translate into spending money wisely. You'll learn about:Why I believe 20% of your entire marketing budget should be allocated to organic social media creative production.The massive opportunity in Live Social Shopping for CPG brands.The single most important piece of career advice I have for mid and young professionals.Why creative must be validated organically before you spend working media dollars.How YouTube Shorts are "feeding the LLMs on Gemini" and why this matters for your brand.
Send a textThis week on Creator Economy Live, Keith Bendes and Brendan Gahan are joined by Christina Le, Head of Marketing at Slate and a rising voice in the creator economy on LinkedIn.Christina has built a powerful personal brand while leading marketing for one of the fastest-growing creative tools used by social media managers. In this episode, she shares how she developed her own content strategy across platforms, the thinking behind Slate's marketing approach, and what it's like to operate as both a creator and the person writing checks to creators.The conversation dives into the evolving world of B2B influencer marketing, whether creator rates are getting out of control, and what brands still aren't paying attention to heading into 2026.Plus, Keith and Brendan break down the latest creator economy news — from Snapchat testing creator subscriptions to AI video competition heating up — and wrap up with Creator and Brand of the Week.
Navigating the Digital Shift: Maximizing Engagement and Delivery with Geoffrey BlancIn a world where digital communication is the heartbeat of business growth, the challenge for modern entrepreneurs is no longer just sending a message—it's ensuring that message resonates and actually arrives. In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Geoffrey Blanc, the General Manager of Cyberimpact, to discuss the evolving landscape of email marketing and Canadian anti-spam legislation (CASL). Their conversation dives deep into the strategic necessity of choosing platform partners that prioritize compliance and deliverability, particularly for businesses navigating the unique regulatory environments of North America. Geoffrey shares how a focus on simplicity and local expertise can transform a standard marketing tool into a high-powered engine for customer retention and brand authority.Cultivating Compliance and Connection in a Saturated MarketFor many North American businesses, the "set it and forget it" mentality of global email platforms often leads to accidental non-compliance with regional laws like CASL or Quebec's Bill 25. Geoffrey explains that the true value of a specialized platform lies in its ability to act as a regulatory safeguard, automatically managing consent and bilingual requirements that generic competitors often overlook. By offloading the technical burden of compliance to a dedicated partner, founders can refocus their energy on crafting high-value content rather than worrying about the legalities of their subscriber lists. This shift from "mass blasting" to "intelligent segmenting" ensures that marketing efforts are not only legal but also deeply respectful of the recipient's inbox.Email deliverability has become a sophisticated game of reputation management, where the technical infrastructure of your provider is just as important as the subject line of your email. Geoffrey points out that as major providers like Google and Yahoo tighten their authentication requirements, the "middleman" role of the email service provider (ESP) has become critical. A high-quality ESP maintains a pristine sender reputation by strictly vetting its users and providing the necessary SPF, DKIM, and DMARC tools. This technical backbone is what prevents a carefully crafted campaign from disappearing into a "black hole" or being flagged as spam, directly impacting the ROI of every lead generation effort a business undertakes.Beyond the technical hurdles, the most successful entrepreneurs are those who treat email as a tool for relationship building rather than a simple distribution channel. Geoffrey advocates for a "less is more" approach, where the focus is on simplicity and ease of use—both for the marketer and the end-user. Whether it's using automated "welcome" sequences to nurture new leads or leveraging bilingual templates to serve a diverse customer base, the goal is to reduce friction at every touchpoint. In an era where digital noise is at an all-time high, the businesses that stand out are those that provide consistent, compliant, and clearly delivered value directly to their audience's most private digital space: the inbox.About Geoffrey BlancGeoffrey Blanc is the General Manager of Cyberimpact, a leading Canadian email marketing platform designed specifically for small businesses and organizations. With an extensive background in digital strategy and platform management, Geoffrey is a recognized expert on Canadian anti-spam legislation (CASL) and Quebec's Bill 25. He is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs simplify their marketing workflows while staying 100% compliant with evolving data privacy laws.About CyberimpactCyberimpact is an intuitive email marketing solution that prioritizes simplicity, deliverability, and compliance. Based in Canada, the platform is uniquely positioned to help North American businesses navigate strict anti-spam regulations while providing a bilingual interface and local support. Cyberimpact helps thousands of organizations build stronger customer relationships through professional newsletters, automated sequences, and robust contact management tools.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeCyberimpact Official WebsiteGeoffrey Blanc on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsCASL and Bill 25 Compliance: Why generic global platforms may leave North American businesses vulnerable to heavy fines and how to automate your regulatory safety.The Deliverability "Black Hole": Understanding the technical infrastructure required to ensure your emails bypass spam filters and land in the primary inbox.Simplifying the Workflow: How to move away from over-engineered marketing tools toward a platform that emphasizes ease of use and rapid campaign deployment.Bilingual Marketing Strategy: Leveraging dual-language capabilities to effectively reach and respect diverse demographics in the Canadian and US markets.Consent Management: The strategic importance of maintaining a clean, "opt-in" list to protect your sender reputation and long-term marketing ROI.ConclusionThis conversation with Geoffrey Blanc underscores that in the digital age, your choice of tools is a direct reflection of your brand's integrity. By prioritizing deliverability and regional compliance, you ensure that your message is not just sent, but heard by the people who matter most to your business.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
Katy Mimari, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Caden Lane, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to invest deeply in the product or service you're offering, how to stay in control of your vision, how to use AI as an accelerator, what Katy learned from her entrepreneurial parents, and why she started the business so soon after college. Connect with Katy at CadenLane.com, on Instagram @CadenLane, on TikTok @CadenLaneBaby, and on LinkedIn
In this week's podcast, I sit down with Matthew Pinzur, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Jackson Health System, to explore how a large public health system aligns mission, operations, and marketing through disciplined planning, measurable accountability, and data-driven patient engagement. Jackson is a rare organization with a dual identity: it's both Miami-Dade County's safety net hospital system, providing the same level of care regardless of insurance status, and South Florida's primary academic medical center, powered by its partnership with the University of Miami. That combination shapes everything—from brand strategy to growth priorities—because the high-margin, highly differentiated services help fund the mission-driven work that serves everyone.
What if your growth problem isn't performance — it's relevance? In this episode, I break down what Dense Bean Salad Girl's rise to 3 million followers and 125,000 subscribers reveals about how growth marketing actually works in 2026. No paid ads. No massive media budget. No interruptive campaigns. Instead, Violet Witchell entered a conversation already happening — about protein, fiber, affordability, and meal prep — and made herself genuinely useful. Her story reveals four shifts reshaping brand growth and customer acquisition today: • Enter the conversation already happening in your customer's mind • Build trust in the margins — not just through campaigns • Design for identity without othering anyone • Recognize that your best marketers aren't on your payroll If you're a CMO or brand leader wondering why: – Customer acquisition costs are rising – Campaign performance feels harder to sustain – Discovery has fragmented – “General market” messaging isn't landing This episode explains what's changed — and what the new growth marketing playbook requires. Because in 2026, growth doesn't come from being louder. It comes from being more relevant. What's slowing your brand's growth? www.frictionlessgrowthlab.com/quiz Violet's substack: https://violetcooks.substack.com/ Violet's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@violetwitchel Violet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violetwitchel/?hl=en
Scott Silverman, the Co-Founder of CommerceNext, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why having curiosity is so valuable in your marketing career, how to stop delaying decision-making in times of change, how to adapt to the use of AI, how Scott co-invented Cyber Monday, and what he learned from his childhood paper routes. Connect with Scott at Community.CommerceNext.com and on LinkedIn
Gary Vaynerchuk joins Jason to share why he believes traditional social media is fading and where smart businesses should focus next. He explains how to find the audience you're overlooking, and offers a practical framework for getting your content in front of the right people in 2026. Plus, why one of his agencies is rebranding and what it signals about where marketing is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Al Doan, the Co-Founder of Missouri Star Quilt Company, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why creativity is a competitive advantage, why community & trust beat tactics every time, how to use technology strictly to optimize, how Al learned to be scrappy growing up in rural Missouri, and his unique perspective on schooling. Connect with Al at MissouriQuiltCo.com, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram and X @DrBillNye
Laurie Steinmetz, the Founder & Host of The MOOBment, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why Mothers Of Only Boys (MOOBs) deserve their own conversation, how raising boys challenges assumptions & teaches unexpected lessons, why it's never too late to pivot, what Laurie learned from her career in accounting & recruiting, and the hardest part of raising boys. Connect with Laurie at TheMOOBment.com, @TheMOOBment on Instagram & Facebook, and on LinkedIn
Shawna Hausman, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of AAA Growth Agency, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why growth comes from doing, how to embrace risk, why you need to move on when you're unhappy, the types of brands that are easier to scale, and what she learned growing up on an apple orchard. Connect with Shawna at AAAGrowth.net and on LinkedIn
As marketing teams head into 2026, the pressure is clear: move faster, prove revenue impact, adopt AI without losing what makes marketing work in the first place.In this episode of CMO Convo, CMO Michal Sever shares how she's navigating that tension from the inside. From building AI-powered creative machines to protecting human judgment, creativity, and trust, this conversation goes beyond surface-level AI talk and into real leadership decisions.Key ideas explored:→ Why marketing can't afford to be treated as a cost center anymore→ How to scale creativity with AI without burning out teams→ The “athlete mindset” for modern marketing leaders→ Where AI genuinely helps — and where human validation is non-negotiable→ Preparing teams, budgets, and strategy for 2026 with clarity, not hype
In this episode, I break down why television marketing is overpriced in 2026 and why brands that are overcommitted to TV are losing market share. We talk about collectibles as a marketing strategy, why most businesses are underinvesting in social media, and the massive advantage of social media ads over traditional TV. I also dive into the opportunity in live streaming, the rise of the interest media era, which platforms have underpriced attention right now, and why hiring is guessing while firing is knowing. If you care about attention, growth, and allocating your marketing dollars the right way, this episode is a must.
Most gym owners think marketing means ads, posts, and promotions. That mindset is exactly why most gyms stay stuck. In this episode, we go inside the actual 2026 marketing playbook of MTK Muay Thai Kickboxing, a gym business doing roughly $140,000 per month, to show what real marketing looks like when it's built to scale. This isn't theory. This isn't surface-level tactics. And this definitely isn't just ads. You'll see how marketing touches product, pricing, retention, events, culture, and team structure—and why gyms that understand this grow differently. If you own or manage a gym and want to build something that lasts longer than a single coach or location, this is one you'll want to watch closely.
Sam Piliero's rise from childhood entrepreneurship to founding the Moonlighters agency wasn't accidental—it was built on years of deliberate skill accumulation. Rather than chasing quick wins, he invested evenings and commute time into mastery while maintaining financial discipline, understanding that sustainable success requires deep expertise before launching independent ventures. This foundation enabled him to identify what actually drives advertising results versus what merely consumes time and resources, crystallizing his philosophy into actionable frameworks that separate high-performing agencies from those stuck in tactical minutiae. Sam's M3 method and seventy-twenty-ten creative rule solve the core problems plaguing most advertisers: misallocated budgets, improper audience segmentation, and reactive optimization instead of strategic control. He reveals that algorithms learn from impressions not time, that platforms like Meta have shifted back toward complexity requiring proper swim lanes, and that the biggest mistake brands make is overspending on existing customers while neglecting prospecting and retention. Critically, he stresses that implementation—not knowledge—is the barrier, and that authenticity must always anchor AI usage to maintain consumer trust and brand value. The Moonlighters agency scaled from four personally-referred clients to nearly one hundred by running ads for itself, sharing transparent case studies, and hiring exclusively senior-level talent despite doubling payroll costs—a decision that eliminated micromanagement overhead and dropped churn to 2.5-3 percent. Visit their website to work with a team that treats advertising as a strategic profit driver rather than a cost center. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, we're joined by Lily Comba, Founder & CEO of Superbloom, who opens up about how she got her start in influencer marketing and why she approaches influencer through a performance lens. Lily shares her journey from building in-house programs to launching Superbloom, and what she learned scaling influencer across some of the most recognizable consumer brands.From there, we go deep on measurement, attribution, and negotiations. Lily breaks down how to think about ROAS, CPA, multipliers, and code leakage, along with how she models performance upfront to negotiate smarter creator deals and build paid usage rights and whitelisting into every partnership. We talk through practical frameworks for forecasting results, setting realistic KPIs, and holding influencer partnerships accountable without burning relationships.We also dive into YouTube and channel expansion, including why YouTube is one of the most underrated influencer channels, how to negotiate effective integrations, and what longer-form creator content unlocks for both performance and brand lift. We wrap with how influencer fits into the broader media mix, common mistakes brands make when launching programs, and what operators should be focused on if they want to scale influencer the right way.If you're trying to make influencer more measurable, negotiate better deals, and turn creator content into high-performing paid media, you're gonna love this one.If you have a question for the MOperators Hotline, click the link to be in with a chance of it being discussed on the show: https://forms.gle/1W7nKoNK5Zakm1Xv6Chapters:00:00:00 – Scaling Influencer Spend and Proving ROI00:03:53 – Lily's Background and Building Super Bloom00:08:45 – From Seed Health to Launching an Agency00:13:05 – Brands, Categories, and Who Influencer Marketing Works For00:14:03 – Performance-First Influencer Programs and Service SKUs00:19:31 – Organic Influencer KPIs vs Paid Performance Metrics00:22:01 – Full-Funnel Impact, Halo Effects, and AOV Considerations00:25:16 – Discount Code Leakage and Attribution Challenges00:30:13 – Using Multipliers to Translate Influencer Performance00:34:38 – Modeling ROAS, Click-Through Rates, and Incrementality00:41:31 – Awareness vs Performance Across Different Brand Types00:47:19 – Influencer Negotiation Frameworks and Deal Structuring00:52:47 – High-AOV Products, Long Consideration Cycles, and Measurement LimitsPowered by:Motion.https://motionapp.com/pricing?utm_source=marketing-operators-podcast&utm_medium=paidsponsor&utm_campaign=march-2024-ad-readshttps://motionapp.com/creative-trendsRivo.https://www.rivo.io/operatorsPrescient AI.https://www.prescientai.com/operatorsRichpanel.https://www.richpanel.com/?utm_source=MO&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ytdescAftersell.https://www.aftersell.com/operatorsSubscribe to the 9 Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@Operators9Subscribe to the Finance Operators Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@FinanceOperatorsFOPSSign up to the 9 Operators newsletter here: https://9operators.com/
Laura Geller, the Founder of Laura Geller Beauty, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to find your passion, how to stay curious, the importance of knowing your customer, how Laura got into the beauty business, and how to embrace storytelling on social media. Connect with Laura at LauraGeller.com, on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @LauraGellerBeauty, and on Instagram & TikTok @LauraJGeller
In this episode of Scratch, Viren sits down with Alex Ames, Marketing Director at Manors Golf, the challenger brand bringing new energy, creativity, and cultural relevance to a sport long seen as elitist and inaccessible. Manors believes golf is a game to be explored, not mastered, and they are reshaping the category one cinematic campaign at a time.Alex unpacks how Manors went from a small rebrand to a movement inspiring a new generation of golfers. He dives into the brand's early struggles (“the Dark Ages”), how events helped them rediscover momentum, and how the team realised that attention—not product, was their true currency. He reveals the internal creative engine behind Manors' iconic films, from Monday forensic reviews to Thursday idea punch-ups, and how viral thinking shapes every concept.The episode covers everything from the Reebok partnership (and why they avoid “brand soup”), to location-led campaigns, to how everyday golfers and celebrities ended up sharing the tee sheet at Manors events. For marketers, the message is clear: if you want to change a category, change the story people tell about it.Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube ▶️: YT Link
David Reinke, the Chief Executive Officer of GLD, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to be a good collaborator, how to stay curious, why data science is king, what David learned from starting his own business, and his family traditions with Notre Dame. Connect with David at GLD.com and on LinkedIn
Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening, investors! Scott Carson here, and I'm jacked up to share this episode! You guys overwhelmingly responded to our "Adapt or Die" discussion, so I brought in the AI Jedi himself, Corey Long from Wirerock Consulting! If your lead gen, PPC, or organic search is feeling sluggish, it's because marketing has changed. AI is here to level the playing field, and if you're not adapting, you're becoming a dinosaur!Corey's not just talking theory; he's helped thousands of entrepreneurs revolutionize their marketing to dominate Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and voice search. The old rules are out; the new game is all about showing up first when it matters most. Get ready to turn your year into a 14-month powerhouse and ensure your real estate business doesn't just survive, but thrives in the AI era!In this episode, you'll learn:The AI Search Revolution: Discover why traditional Google rankings no longer guarantee visibility. With AI Overviews and chatbots now providing one answer, if you're not part of it, you might as well be on the tenth page of Google. This subtle shift is costing businesses up to 90% of their organic traffic!Amplify Your AI Credibility: Learn exactly where AI pulls its trusted information. Get an about.me page, optimize LinkedIn, and actively seek reviews/mentions across every platform (Yelp, Facebook, Trustpilot, even IMDB!). More diverse mentions (even without backlinks!) build authority with AI.Content Velocity is Your Superpower: Stop creating content sporadically! AI thrives on consistent, varied information. Take one piece (like this podcast!) and repurpose it into blogs, articles, FAQs, and short social posts across all your channels. AI can even help you write, making content creation faster than ever before.The Untapped Opportunity: Amazon is blocking chatbots, creating a massive vacuum for product and service sellers. Plus, with PayPal integrating into chat, direct-to-purchase within AI platforms is just around the corner. This is your chance to step into a rapidly evolving marketplace where being early is a huge advantage.Why AI Leads Convert Like Crazy: AI search users are actively seeking specific solutions, not just browsing. Corey reveals how conversion rates from AI platforms are up to 4.5 times higher than traditional sources. You don't need a million views; you need targeted, high-intent traffic, and AI delivers!Don't be overwhelmed by the AI revolution; embrace it! Corey makes it clear: you're still early to this game, and with a few strategic adjustments, you can dominate your market. As he says, "You literally have an opportunity to rank inside of AI just as easily as anybody else." Stop wasting money on outdated ad strategies.Ready to get your free AI audit and start leveraging AI to make your 2026 your most profitable year yet? Find Corey at yrocconsulting.com (that's Corey spelled backward!). It's time to become your own AI Jedi! Go out, take some action, and we'll see you at the top of search!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes Pinterest
In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle sits down with Savannah Thomas of Seabrook Design Company to break down how virtual design can strengthen your entire remodeling process. They explore why detailed upfront planning protects your margins, shortens timelines, and keeps clients happier. Savannah walks through her simple plan bid build approach, how remodelers gather accurate as built information, and the value of weekly check ins to keep projects moving. They also dive into the pros and cons of in house versus outsourced design support and share practical ways remodelers can lighten the load without adding full time overhead. Curious about how Seabrook Design Co. might support your projects? Take a look at seabrookdesignco.com. ----- Looking to get clarity on your 2026 marketing? Contractor Growth Network is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, December 11th at 2 p.m. Eastern: Build Your Remodeling Company's 2026 Marketing Playbook. It's designed for remodelers who want to stop guessing and start building a real marketing strategy. Save your spot at ContractorGrowthNetwork.com/playbook. ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways Contractor Growth Network helps remodelers attract the right leads. Effective communication is key to successful remote design. Upfront design work can prevent issues during construction. Savannah's team can adapt to various client needs and budgets. Detailed selection sheets streamline the decision-making process. Regular check-ins with clients keep projects on track. Understanding client dynamics enhances the design process. Remote design can be just as effective as in-house work. Collaboration with local vendors is essential for remote design. Investing in design can lead to happier clients and better margins. ----- Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Communication in Design 00:06 Phases of Design and Drafting 19:54 The Value of Detailed Drawings 22:46 Simplifying the Selection Process 24:46 Streamlining Client Selections 26:30 Effective Communication with Clients 28:17 The Importance of Regular Meetings 30:09 Assigning Homework to Clients 31:47 Pros and Cons of In-House vs. Outsourced Design 33:28 Navigating Client Control and Trust 37:05 Combining Virtual and In-Person Selections
The brands everyone talks about are not the safest ones. They are the bold ones.And few people understand that better than Nick Tran.The former TikTok Global Head of Marketing and current Diageo President and CMO joins Marketing Trends to break down how he built momentum inside fast moving environments, rebuilt brands under pressure, and helped TikTok become a cultural engine instead of just another app.Nick explains why the traditional marketing playbook is obsolete, how to create ideas that move culture instead of reacting to it, and what today's fastest moving teams get wrong about attention, creativity, and risk. CHAPTERS / KEY MOMENTS00:00 Engineering a Viral Influencer02:20 What Bold Marketing Looks Like in 202604:20 Crisis Marketing at Taco Bell07:05 Lessons From Stance and Samsung09:30 Reinventing Hulu With Culture Marketing11:00 Why the Old Marketing Playbook Is Dead13:40 Inside TikTok's Project Cheetah16:45 Making Creators Culturally Famous on Purpose19:35 Five Marketing Behaviors Leaders Must Unlearn22:20 The ROI Trap and Bad Marketing Metrics25:00 Why Modern CMOs Should Become CEOs26:00 The Ocean Spray x DogFace420 Breakout Moment29:10 The Rise of AI Influencers and Virtual Icons30:00 Worldbuilding: The Future of Brand Marketing33:00 Reinventing Ciroc Through Lifestyle Experiences37:00 Pickleball, Pop-Ups, and The New Experiential Playbook43:00 Out-of-Home Creative, Simplicity, and Cultural Signals This episode is brought to you by Lightricks. LTX is the all-in-one creative suite for AI-driven video production; built by Lightricks to take you from idea to final 4K render in one streamlined workspace.Powered by LTX-2, our next-generation creative engine, LTX lets you move faster, collaborate seamlessly, and deliver studio-quality results without compromise. Try it today at ltx.studio Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Avi Moskowitz, the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of PrettyDamnQuick (PDQ), adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to find your co-founder, the characteristics you need as a startup founder, how to have patience & execute, what Avi learned from his parents as Holocaust survivors, and his fascinating journey with BeerBazaar. Connect with Avi at PrettyDamnQuick.com and on LinkedIn
Stop posting and hoping for results! If your real estate content isn't generating leads, engagement, or clients, it's not your fault… it's your strategy. In this training, I break down the three deadly mistakes that keep agents invisible online and the simple fixes that skyrocket reach, trust, and conversions. You'll learn how to attract your dream clients, not just other Realtors, and finally turn your content into consistent closings. I'll show you exactly how to create scroll-stopping videos, deliver value that connects, and build authority fast. If you're ready to dominate your local market, grow your following with intention, and turn followers into commissions, this is for you. Listen now, subscribe, and grab my free 2025 Marketing Playbook to become the go-to agent in your community. Grab The Playbook Here: https://2.kristamashore.com/digital/playbook
Elizabeth Drori, the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of E-commerce at Kizik, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why you should throw yourself into the deep end, how to take an enterprise perspective as a leader, the place top-of-funnel marketing should have in your budget, the value of developing financial acumen early in your marketing career, and how Elizabeth would play "Advertising" as a kid. Connect with Elizabeth at Kizik.com and on LinkedIn