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Right About Now with Ryan Alford

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Welcome to Right About Now with Ryan Alford, a radically different business podcast designed for mass appeal that consistently ranks as a top 10 US Apple Podcast show. Designed to both educate and entertain, Right About Now with Ryan Alford does what few business shows can - make you think and make you smile! Right About Now is hosted by Ryan Alford, the marketing maven that has helped brands like Verizon, Apple, Lexus, and The NFL develop some of the most recognizable and successful ad campaigns of the last 20 years. Ryan interjects equal parts Southern charm, thoughtful insights, and witty commentary into a style and voice that resonates with listeners. Ryan interviews celebrities, influential marketers, and entrepreneurs from across the globe while adding insight and recommendations for business owners and marketers - all told through a light-hearted lens that is equal parts entertainment and education. As the name suggests, Right About Now with Ryan Alford isn't afraid to cross the boundaries of marketing, popular culture, and entertainment. The show features two weekly episode formats released on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Tuesday show is a guest interview while the Friday episode is an entertaining blend of weekly marketing news and banter between Ryan and Chris Hansen, his business partner and friend. Visit www.RyanIsRight.com to learn more, or follow @rightaboutnowshow and @ryanalford on Instagram.

Episodes

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, January 14, 2022: Cancel Culture Effects On Brands

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric discuss the latest trends in the Metaverse, talks about Social Holidays, Radical Productions - Holding Company, Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox engagement, and more… Here are today’s latest topics: Cancel culture: Trouble for brands or just noise? Avocados from Mexico fuses branding, performance marketing for Super Bowl return. Taco Bell returns to Super Bowl after 5-year hiatus. W...

Jan 14, 202249 minEp 209Transcript available on Metacast

Elena Cardone - Actress, Speaker, Author, Investor, and Entrepreneur

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Elena Cardone, Actress, Speaker, Author, Investor, and Entrepreneur. In this episode of The Radcast, Elena talks about her career as a model, an actress, and her most memorable experience. Elena shares about how the ‘Build an Empire’ movement started, what she envisions every woman to become. She also talks about the challenges she's encountered and shares how the building blocks shaped her to ...

Jan 11, 202241 minEp 208Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, January 07, 2022: Blackberry Dies Today

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric discuss the latest trends in the Metaverse and talk about the iconic handset Blackberry. Here are today’s latest topics: Taco Bell Launches Taco Lover's Pass Subscription Nationwide With 30 Days Of Tacos For $10. Pepsi Announced Today That It Will Be Launching A Limited Re-Release Of Crystal Pepsi, The Brand’s Infamous Clear Cola Product That First Hit Supermarket Shelves 30 Years ...

Jan 07, 202251 minEp 207Transcript available on Metacast

Grant Cardone - High Profile Real Estate Mogul, Author, and #1 Sales and Marketing Trainer

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Grant Cardone, High Profile Real Estate Mogul, Author, and #1 Sales and Marketing Trainer. In this episode of The Radcast, Grant shares the formula for being successful. The importance of showing up and doing something, even if you don't want to do it, start thinking big and giving back to someone you can help. Grant also talks about how he thought Facebook was stupid but also turned 360 degree...

Jan 04, 202232 minEp 206Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, December 31, 2021 - The Most Downloaded App In The Metaverse

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric discuss the best stories of 2021 and whose app proved a big win for Metaverse this year. These are today’s topics: Fiverr Looks To Help College Football Players Build Their Personal Brands Anytime Fitness Gets 'Real Af' In 2022 Brand Platform A Future-Proofed Way To Reach People’: Why Hydrow Rowing Company Is Rethinking Its Media Mix With Ooh And Video WTF is .xyz? TuSimple complet...

Dec 31, 202151 minEp 205Transcript available on Metacast

Spike Mendelsohn - Top Chef Alum, Author, Restaurateur, and Entrepreneur

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Top Chef Alum, Author, Restaurateur, and Entrepreneur, Spike Mendelsohn. Spike talks about opportunities that opened for him after joining the reality TV cooking show, Top Chef and shares his cooking style and techniques. He shares about the challenges he has encountered while running his businesses ‘Good Stuff Eatery’ and ‘We, The Pizza’ while also working as a celebrity chef. Spike also talks...

Dec 28, 202150 minEp 204Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, December 24, 2021: Holiday Classics Are Back

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric discuss the most influential media news in 2021 and how sports brands are getting into the metaverse trends. These are today’s topics: LeBron James reps a second PepsiCo brand with Ruffles effort Forever 21's metaverse venture lets Roblox users customize virtual fashion stores Doritos Brings the Heat with New Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch Doritos KFC previews new marketing approach with y...

Dec 24, 202152 minEp 203Transcript available on Metacast

Cristina Ferrare - Former Fashion Model, NY Times Bestselling Author, TV Host & Entrepreneur

Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Cristina Ferrare, Former‌ ‌Fashion‌ ‌Model,‌ ‌NY‌ ‌Times‌ ‌Bestselling‌ ‌Author,‌ ‌TV‌ ‌Host‌ ‌&‌ ‌Entrepreneur‌. Cristina talks about her experiences as a model, and a public figure in her early years that molded her into the person she is today. She also talks about controversies in the past where she had to search for the meaning of life, and how she coped up with it. Ryan and Cristina also ...

Dec 21, 202147 minEp 202Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, December 17, 2021: The Metaverse Effect

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Life Coach, and Founder of Cody Byrns' Foundation, Cody Byrns. Upcoming guest, Cristina Ferrare, Former Fashion Model, NY Times Bestselling Author, TV Host & Entrepreneur. Talks Social Holidays, National Maple Syrup Day, Ugly Sweater Day, Underdog Day, National Hard Candy Day, National Oatmeal Muffin Day, #Cr...

Dec 17, 202138 minEp 201Transcript available on Metacast

Cody Byrns - International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Life Coach, and Founder of Cody Byrns' Foundation

Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Life Coach, and Founder of Cody Byrns' Foundation, Cody Byrns! Cody shares his story of the accident that happened in 2013, talks about his perspective on how he views life after his injuries, and what led him to choose the path he is taking right now. He talks about how to free yourself from emotional scars and the steps to overcome them. Cody also t...

Dec 14, 202135 minEp 200Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, December 10, 2021: Job Opportunities In The Metaverse

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, International Sports/Entertainment Host, UFC Octagon Announcer, Motivational Speaker - Bruce Buffer. Upcoming guest Cody Byrns Best-Selling Author, Life Coach, and Founder of Cody Byrns' Foundation. Talks about 2022 Trends Special episode of The Radcast. Celebrates the 200th episode coming on Tuesday. Talks Social Holidays #NobelPrize, #SalespersonDay,...

Dec 10, 202136 minEp 199Transcript available on Metacast

The Radcast 2022 Marketing Trends with Ryan Alford and Reh Harvey

In this episode of the Radcast, Host Ryan Alford and Rey Harvey, Director of Digital Media at Radical, break down the marketing trends for 2022 that all businesses should be paying attention to. From B2B to B2C they cover trends across categories. They also had a little recap and evaluated some of the major trends that kicked-off 2021. Key Trends: ADD America - Video Format is Everything Social Livestream Shopping 2.0 Social Messaging and Text Marketing finally chip away at Email Marketing Linke...

Dec 09, 202142 minEp 198Transcript available on Metacast

Bruce Buffer - International Sports/Entertainment Host, UFC Octagon Announcer, Motivational Speaker

Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with International Sports/Entertainment Host, UFC Octagon Announcer, Motivational Speaker, Bruce Buffer! Bruce talks about his experiences as the "Voice of the Octagon" and the meteoric rise of the UFC. He shares the defining moment when he said that “The UFC is now mainstream.” Ryan and Bruce also discuss the culture of the UFC, shocking moments that have come his way as an announcer and during a f...

Dec 07, 202134 minEp 197Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, December 3, 2021: Spotify Wrapped Will Take Over Social Media

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, Content Creator, Host, Food Artist, Branding Expert, and Entrepreneur, Chef Jonathan Scinto. Upcoming guest Bruce Buffer - International Sports/Entertainment Host, UFC Octagon Announcer, Motivational Speaker. Exciting interview upcoming with Grant Cardone. Talks Social Holidays #NationalSockDay, #NationalCookieDay, #WorldSoilDay, #MicrowaveOvenDay, and...

Dec 03, 202135 minEp 196Transcript available on Metacast

Chef Jonathan Scinto - Content Creator, Host, Food Artist, Branding Expert, and Entrepreneur

Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Content Creator, Host, Food Artist, Branding Expert, and Entrepreneur, Chef Jonathan Scinto. Chef Jonathan talks about his cooking style/techniques and opportunities that opened for him when he landed the job at Post Perfect. He also shared the biggest challenges he encountered while working with A-List clients. We also dissected what Masterchef taught him as a contestant, the impact it has mad...

Nov 30, 202138 minEp 195Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, November 26, 2021: Nikeland Is Now on Roblox

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, sales training expert, Founder/CEO of Lightspeed VT and Podcast Host, Brad Lea. Upcoming guest, Food Expert, Jonathan Scinto. Ryan and Joe also talks Social Holidays #Thanksgiving, #NationalCakeDay, #BlackFriday, #DayOfListening, #SmallBusinessSaturday, Cyber Monday. This week’s marketing and advertising headlines: Walmart to host Twitter's first shopp...

Nov 26, 202133 minEp 194Transcript available on Metacast

Brad Lea - Sales Training Expert, Author, Podcast Host, Founder, and CEO of Lightspeed VT

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Brad Lea, Sales Training Expert, Author, Podcast Host, Founder, and CEO of Lightspeed VT. In this episode of The Radcast, Brad talks about what people always tend to miss or fail to do in terms of the 4 keys to effective training. The #1 skill most people overlook and the importance of asking the right questions. He also shares about the time when he realized that he has the skill to teach peop...

Nov 23, 202145 minEp 193Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, November 19, 2021: Repair Your Own iPhone

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, hit music producer, singer-songwriter, Alina Smith. Upcoming guest Brad Lea, Dropping Bombs Podcast Host, and CEO of Lightspeed VT. Talks Social Holidays #InternationalMensDay, #UNChildrensDay, #WorldHelloDay, #ThanksgivingDay. This week’s marketing and advertising headlines: Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup with your holiday ...

Nov 19, 202141 minEp 192Transcript available on Metacast

Alina Smith - Hit Music Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Podcast Host

In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with guest Alina Smith, Hit Music Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Podcast Host. Alina talks about where she gets her inspiration when writing music that hits the top charts. Alina shares the challenges as a producer and the difference from being an artist who writes her own music. She also talks about her podcast, Crossover Creative, things she wants to share with the community and tips for aspiring artists. and more... Alina also has a qui...

Nov 16, 202148 minEp 191Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, November 12, 2021: Microsoft Teams Up with Meta

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joey of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest Ultrafabrics VP for Marketing/Branding, Barry Silverman! Upcoming guest hit music producer, Alina Smith. Ryan announced the new mastermind program on brain and brands, The Radical School with Andy Murphy. Ryan and Joey also talks Social Holidays World #VeteransDay, #WorldKindnessDay, #FridayThe13th, #WDD. This week’s marketing and advertising headlines: Tim H...

Nov 12, 202144 minEp 190Transcript available on Metacast

Barry Silverman - Ultrafabrics, Vice President of Marketing/Branding

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Ultrafabrics, Vice President of Branding and Marketing, Barry Silverman! Barry shares his insights on the article about Salesforce Company employees being affected by the new Texas Senate Bill — aggressive anti-abortion law. He talks about previous companies he has worked for, sharing his personal values and this law’s long term transformation. Barry also shares his thoughts about companies tha...

Nov 09, 202133 minEp 189Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, November 5, 2021: Facebook Changes Name to Meta

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, Aruna Ravichandran, CMO at Webex by Cisco. Upcoming guest Barry Silverman, Vice President of Marketing/Branding of Ultrafabrics. Talks Social Holidays - #DaylightSavings, #CappuccinoDay, #STEMDay, and more… This week’s marketing and advertising headlines: Meta Is Mark Zuckerberg's Escape Hatch Walmart to use AR, shoppable content to connect brands with...

Nov 05, 202132 minEp 188Transcript available on Metacast

Aruna Ravichandran - Chief Marketing Officer at Webex by Cisco

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Aruna Ravichandran, the Chief Marketing Officer at Webex by Cisco! Aruna talks about her beginnings, entering the tech field at an early age. She shares the challenges she’s encountered, and her most remarkable accomplishments. Aruna also talks about her views on how she envisions the future of technology, plus her inspirations for writing her book ‘DevOps for Digital Leaders’. Aruna also share...

Nov 02, 202142 minEp 187Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, October 29, 2021: Google Making Waves

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Sean of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, Co-Founder of Netflix, Marc Randolph! Upcoming guest Aruna Ravichandran, CMO at Webex by Cisco. Talks Social Holidays World #NationalCatDay, #ChecklistDay, #Halloween, #NationalAuthorsDay, #WorldVeganDay, #CookForYourPetsDay and more… This week’s marketing and advertising headlines: Chipotle hosts virtual restaurant on Roblox for Halloween experience Google ...

Oct 29, 202136 minEp 186Transcript available on Metacast

Marc Randolph - Netflix Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Mentor & Investor

Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Marc Randolph, Netflix Co-Founder, Entrepreneur, Mentor & Investor. In this episode of The Radcast, Marc discusses his experiences as the co-founder and the first CEO of Netflix. He talks about the most important lessons he has learned, and how his life changed after he left Netflix. Marc also shares how his path to mentorship started and dissected how to reconcile the fact that not everyone ca...

Oct 26, 202145 minEp 185Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, October 22, 2021: Facebook Changing to Faceplant?!

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joey of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest, Founder, and CEO of Stage 32, Richard ‘RB’ Botto! Upcoming guest Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix. Talks Social Holidays World #StatisticsDay, #ReptileAwarenessDay, #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay, #iPodDay, #UNDay and more... Take a look at this week’s biggest marketing headlines: Facebook reportedly plans to change its name to focus on the metaverse - FACEP...

Oct 22, 202136 minEp 184Transcript available on Metacast

Richard ‘RB’ Botto, Actor - Producer, Speaker, Author, and Founder & CEO of Stage 32.

Welcome to another episode of The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Richard ‘RB’ Botto, Actor, Producer, Speaker, Author, and Founder & CEO of Stage 32. RB discusses how he came up with the idea for Stage 32 and the circumstances that led him to recognize that this is the type of business he wants to pursue. He shares the tough struggles he had since then, as well as his most unforgettable moments he treasures to this day. RB also talks about how Stage 32 diffe...

Oct 19, 202142 minEp 183Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, October 15, 2021: How Marketers Prepare For Halloween

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Joe Hamric of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest Transformational Life Coach, CEO of Cast Centers, Coach Mike Bayer! Upcoming guest Richard ‘RB’ Botto and Mr. Bruce Buffer. Talks Social Holidays World #GlobalHandwashingDay, #BossesDay, #FoodDay, #EndPoverty, #CleanYourVirtualDesktopDay and more... Take a look at this week’s biggest marketing headlines: RAD Heads Back to Theaters for One Night to Celeb...

Oct 15, 202126 minEp 182Transcript available on Metacast

Mike Bayer - Transformational Life Coach, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder-CEO at CAST Centers and Podcast Host

Welcome to another episode on The Radcast! In this episode on The Radcast, host Ryan Alford talks with Transformational Life Coach, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder-CEO at CAST Centers, and Podcast Host, Coach Mike Bayer. Mike discusses the characteristics that shaped who he is now and how he came to the decision to help others with their mental health and personal growth. He also talks about the obstacles he faced while constructing the CAST Centers and those he faces now that it is ...

Oct 12, 202156 minEp 181Transcript available on Metacast

Weekly Marketing and Advertising News, October 8, 2021: Who hacked Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook?

Welcome to this week's episode of The Radcast! In this week's news episode, Host Ryan Alford and Co-Host Sean of JoeyJoe&Sean recaps guest Tyler Rich, #1 song Better Than You Used To, upcoming guests Dr. Mike Bayer and Mr. Bruce Buffer. Talks Social Holidays World #WorldMentalHealthDay, #NationalComingOutDay, #DayOfTheGirl, #indigenouspeoplesday and more... These are some of the biggest headlines in the business and marketing world!: BIZARRE ENCOUNTER Why is the Lamborghini car accident trending...

Oct 08, 202134 minEp 180Transcript available on Metacast
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