If you aren’t on TikTok Shop, literally, what are you doing? Whether you’re unsure about how to take advantage of the platform or still don’t know how it can benefit your Ecommerce store, don’t worry—I’m chatting with Jake Bjorseth, CEO of Trndsttrs Media, to break down everything you need to know about harnessing the power of TikTok Shop. Discover the strategies and tactics that can help you to succeed on the platform, including the importance of creator partnerships, the role of exclusivity, a...
Jun 06, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast To: You From: MarketingMIllenials@gmail.com Subject: Why Isn’t Anyone Opening Your Email? Maybe you forgot about the pre-header… Ahhh, the pre-header. Often forgotten, and terribly underused. Did you remember it exists? If not, don’t worry, Jay Schwedelson and I have got your back! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the pre-header and explaining the simple tricks you can implement today to improve your open rates. It’s so easy that we swear you’ll be asking yourself why you ne...
Jun 03, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The funnel is dead, use the playground instead. Have I lost my mind— or has my latest guest finally convinced me to put the marketing funnel to eternal rest? Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian and author of numerous published articles on TIME, Forbes, Marketing Profs, and The Muse has A LOT of thoughts on how marketers can more effectively reach their target audience. She’s got plenty of actionable tips for marketers who are struggling to find the right distribution channels f...
May 30, 2024•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s about time someone tried to tackle Logan Paul’s Prime Energy empire. We just didn’t expect that a former One Direction star would be the one to do it. Aidan reveals how Zayn Malik’s Mixoloshe is determined to reign supreme in the non-alcoholic beverage category… without Zayn Malik. Yep. You heard that right—without utilizing one of its biggest assets. Is their strategy sane or just batsh*t insane? And how is Mixoloshe managing to market themselves if they aren’t utilizing the famous singer ...
May 29, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever thought about what franchise marketing is like? Well, guess what— franchises need marketing too. So if you’re considering entering the world of franchising, learn how to position your franchise for maximum marketing success. Sit down with one of franchising’s finest minds— Tom Dowd, CEO of Mark Wahlberg’s F45 Training, to hear what he has to say about the key marketing strategies that helped F45 to become a brand name success. Tom divulges his top tips for improving your marketing efforts a...
May 28, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes, it’s ok. To break grammar. Especially when it comes to email subject lines. In fact, did you know that people are more likely to open an email with poor grammar than an email with completely proper grammar? Jay Schwedelson and I break down more of our juiciest tips for hooking your audience through your email subject line. Learn about our top attention-grabbing hacks and learn what the right amount of personalization is for any email. With tips this hot, we sincerely hope we don’t hav...
May 27, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The running shoe set to compete with Nike isn’t who you think it is. Move over, Under Armor, because you had your chance and couldn’t cut it. Aidan dives into the tale of trail running’s greatest brand, and unpacks how two former Saloman employees crafted one of the most comfortable shoes of all time. He explains how Hoka’s incredible product design helped them to minimize market spend and conquer the competition for trail runners. Why did Hoka’s choose to go maximalist in a minimalist market? A...
May 23, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It seems like anyone and their mom can be an online voice of authority these days. How can you sus out the jobless grifters from the expert voices? And what makes content trustworthy or not? Join me as I go solo to break down the key tenants to creating trustworthy content and reveal how expertise, consistency, and credibility can make a major difference in how your content is perceived. Don’t just put content out there—make it resonate with a larger audience who will look to you as a source of ...
May 22, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s no secret that COVID turned us all into remote work hermits. But now that the pandemmy’s over, people are starved for more human contact again. And what better way to do it than with in-person events? Maximize the impact of your events and build meaningful connections with your audience with these incredible tips from the king of events himself, Julius Solaris. The tech event guru breaks down the resurgence of in-person events and chats with me about the value of event content and community...
May 21, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🤔 To open with an emoji or not to open with an emoji… that is the question. Jay Schwedelson’s back in the studio with me to divulge email’s biggest secrets, starting with the ABSOLUTE best hacks that will make your subject line pop. What are the top attention-grabbing tips for improving your open rates? And why is the first half of your subject line so important? You won’t want to miss these super simple tips that are guaranteed to boost your open rates and make your subject line sing. Follow J...
May 20, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Maximize your brand partnerships and create a holistic marketing strategy. Milou Pietersz, founder and owner of Simply Multimedia, joins me to discuss the intersection between organic social media and PR. Discover the key tactics for landing paid brand partnerships, building media lists, and using social proof to pitch to brands. How can you create a kickass social media strategy? And what are the best pitch angles for PR outlets? Milou breaks down the ultimate dos and don'ts of social media suc...
May 16, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unlock the power of creators for your B2B brand. Derrick Hicks, Director of Marketing for ConvertKit, chats with me about the role of creators in marketing and the opportunities they present for B2B. How can you capitalize on the growing creator economy to fuel your personal brand? Derrick explores the different ways to add creators to your marketing mix and reveals the best kinds of collaborations and emerging strategies to make the most of your creator-driven efforts. Tune in as he shares his ...
May 15, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Like a good neighbor… Do you hear that in your head? That’s your brain, busy filling in the gap with those four famous words, “State Farm is there.” But State Farm’s more than just a catchy jingle— since 2011 America’s favorite insurance agent has been sweeping prospective insurance buyers off their feet everywhere. Who is Jake from State Farm, really? And why is he suddenly showing up everywhere from Caitlin Clark’s draft pick to sitting stadium side with Travis Kelce’s mom? Aidan unravels how ...
May 14, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast To: You@gmail.com From: “The Person in the Stall Next to You” Subject: ONLY Read This During Your Bathroom Break 🚽 Make people open your emails. Email marketing master, Jay Schwedelson and I break down how to increase your open rates and grab your customer’s attention from the “From” line down to the “Subject” line. With tips this hot, we guarantee that if you put them into action now, you’ll have people opening your emails before you even finish reaching for that toilet paper. Follow Jay: Link...
May 13, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unless you’re a natural-born cult leader, creating a dedicated cult following might not come easy. But that certainly doesn’t mean you still can’t create a killer following. So why not learn how to create a rabid fan base the right way? Jon Davids, author of “Marketing Superpowers” talks with me about the power of organic growth and community building. How can you build a strong brand and gain organic attention without using paid strategies? Jon shares how you can best leverage podcasting and co...
May 09, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast When YouTube didn’t work—did you pack up your bags and move on to Twitter? And when Twitter didn’t pan out, did you pack up your bags and head to LinkedIn? Well then… maybe at some point it’s time to stop asking what the channel did wrong and start looking at where you went wrong. Daniel’s breaking down the top 6 things marketers get wrong when it comes to pointing the finger at different channels. What are the top things you should be looking at before packing up your bags and calling it quits?...
May 08, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast If he’s wearing boat shoes to a yacht party… à la poubelle. If he’s making marketing videos without a sense of humor… à la poubelle. Who is Gstaad Guy and how did he make the phrase “à la poubelle” Instagram-famous? Aidan unravels the tale behind Gstaad Guy and explains how roasting one rich friend turned this prototypical Gen Z influencer into an overnight success story. How did Gstaad Guy’s rich alter ego persona and sense of humor translate into partnership deals with Italy’s finest? Tune in ...
May 07, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why isn’t there a webinar about how to market a better webinar? Seems like a missed opportunity, no? Jay Schwedelson and I are back—and we’ve got you covered when it comes to demystifying the long-held secrets of successful webinars. We’re breaking down the biggest mysteries about how to increase your webinar attendance rates so that you can absolutely CRUSH your webinar goals. We’re unlocking the biggest secrets behind boosting webinar attendance. Discover why FOMO is your best weapon and how t...
May 06, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Good vs Bad Marketing. Dave Kaufman, Head of Marketing for Meta - AR/MR joins us to talk about what makes great marketing. What are the BIGGEST mistakes he’s seen marketers make over the course of his career? And how can you separate the good marketers from the great marketers? Dave explains why great content always boils down to one thing: being entertaining and reveals exactly how to stand out from the competition by making clear goals, understanding the market, and building a healthy marketin...
May 02, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast If content makes the world go round, then meet the woman who keeps it spinning. In this special rapid-fire segment from Marketing Island, Tracey Wallace, Director of Content for Klaviyo and the voice behind Workweek’s Contentment newsletter, chats with me about the best ways marketers can boost their content marketing game and repurpose pieces more effectively. Learn how to increase your speed-to-market, resonate with your audience, and repurpose with more purpose. Tracey reveals her insights on...
Apr 30, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this bite-sized podcast, my marketing bestie, Jay Schwedelson, is talking shop and unleashing his quick and dirty tips on B2B’s hottest topics with me. This week, we’re taking on all things webinar, and dispensing the top secrets for increasing your registration rates. Learn how, by creating a compelling title, teasing valuable content, and being 100% transparent about the ask you’re making, you can increase registration, retention, and repeat attendance. Plus, what’s the #1 thing you can do ...
Apr 29, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s got Karen caught in a Target tizzy of absolute madness? Stanley Cup— that’s who. How did a 110-year-old brand that was barely making a blip on the radar cause mass hysteria overnight? Aidan breaks down the tumbler’s battle-hardy past and explains how, with the help of one little alum from “The Bachelor,” three women on a mission to make Stanley great again turned around the entire marketing prospectus and brought life into the fledgling flask company. How did Stanley capitalize on influen...
Apr 25, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you need a fractional chief marketing officer? But first of all, what does a fractional officer even do? Don’t worry—I’ve got your back as “Duct Tape Marketing” author John Jantsch joins me to break down the entire pros and cons list of fractional CMOs. How can it help your business to grow and scale? And how can the deep marketing experience, communication skills, and deeply analytical mindset of a fractional CMO propel your business strategy to new heights? And stay tuned as John shares his...
Apr 24, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you using your video marketing plan to maximize your brand’s potential? Chris Savage, co-founder and CEO of Wistia, sits down to discuss the power of video in today's marketing landscape. From the importance of storytelling to the changing expectations of B2B videos, Chris shares valuable insights and tips for creating impactful video content. Learn why webinars are one of the best forms of content that marketers aren’t accessing—and how to successfully implement a live video plan. Are they ...
Apr 23, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Food wouldn’t be the same without it. In fact, fried chicken might just drop off the face of the planet forever in its absence. What are we talking about? Only one of the world’s most popular condiments EVER (and sorry ketchup and ranch girlies, your condiment hales in comparison to this spicy topping). With over 20 million bottles a year sold, and a staple of every Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, how did Huy Fong’s sriracha sauce become one of the most popular condiments in the world? Aidan unp...
Apr 18, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to work smarter, not harder, in your marketing efforts and leverage underinvested channels for maximum success. Jared Fuller, founder of Nearbound.com, joins the conversation with me to discuss the concept of Nearbound and its impact on marketing. Discover why partnering with trusted voices is crucial for building trust with your audience and how to surround your buyers by working with the people they already trust. Jared also shares insights on the future of marketing and the importan...
Apr 17, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast No. It’s not just your imagination. Customer acquisition costs ARE rising. What can you do to maximize your marketing strategy to keep up with the cost of retention? Heather Horton, CEO and founder of Ecrubox Digital, chats with me about all things customer retention. From optimizing your customer acquisition channels to leveraging customer service and logistics and effectively utilizing influencer marketing, Heather breaks down everything you need to know about collecting first-party data and a...
Apr 16, 2024•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you thought Oppenheimer was hard to get tickets to then you clearly haven’t tried to set your hands on tickets “100 Years.” And even if you do score tix to the elusive Robert Rodriguez/John Malkovich flick, chances 99.9% certain that you’ll be dead before the film premieres. That’s right. DEAD. Is the movie trying to kill you in some sick real-life “Saw” game? Well, good/news bad news, horror movie fans. The reason you won’t see the movie isn’t quite *that* exciting (sorry, but no long-haired...
Apr 11, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did a bot write this or did a human? And does it really matter if you can’t tell the difference? Discover how AI is revolutionizing the creative process and why you can’t afford *not* to jump on the latest marketing bandwagon. Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, joins me to chat about the role of AI in design. We break down the importance of understanding various digital advertising platforms before debunking the common fears that so many creatives in the industry have about AI taking over content...
Apr 10, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 9 out of 10 influencers don’t understand why they got famous. Was it the video about lobsters that made them a hit? Were they not posting as much as they could have? Was there not enough interaction in the comments section? Why do so many influencers fail to comprehend the basics of the algorithm? And is it worth pursuing a view count at the cost of your sanity? Learn how to monetize social media content more sustainably as TikTok sensation London Laz talks with me about his personal experience ...
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