Dumb it down — new research says the simpler you make your headlines, the more people will click on them. Also: Instagram's latest ad format is just as irritating as it sounds. A huge player exits the ad business entirely. And podcast listeners might just be the nicest people ever! Contact Us •  Links to today’s stories 📰 Get our free daily newsletter📈 Advertising: Reach Thousands of Marketing Decision-Makers🌍 Follow us on social media or contact usGO PREMIUM!Get these exclusive benefits when

Brand safety tools claim platforms they measure are '99% safe.' But can marketers trust those numbers? Probably not. Also: YouTube adds the single biggest item from marketers' wish lists. TikTok's new search feature could sell more of your products. And garbage in, garbage out — the sad and dangerous state of AI search summaries. Contact Us •  Links to today’s stories 📰 Get our free daily newsletter📈 Advertising: Reach Thousands of Marketing Decision-Makers🌍 Follow us on social

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Jonathan Gandolf, the founder and CEO of The Juice, a B2B content platform aimed at solving marketers' biggest pain points in distribution, reach, and audience engagement. Jonathan Gandolf's career has spanned craft beer to digital marketing, leading to his current venture which is often described as the "Spotify for B2B content."During our insightful conversation, we delved into the ever-evolving landscape of content marketing,

The app that wanted the world to be more authentic has been acquired. Google says the next search update might restore some penalized sites. Why marketers are starting to be wary of ad verification platforms. And is it the return of the hashtag?Contact Us •  Links to today’s stories📰 Get our free daily newsletter📈 Advertising: Reach Thousands of Marketing Decision-Makers🌍 Follow us on social media or contact usGO PREMIUM!Get these exclusive benefits when you upgrade:✅ Listen ad-free✅ Back catalog

Coke just launched a media brand for retail and restaurant partners, what does this mean and what can we learn from it?Join as we discuss:The need for a personalized approach to engage your audienceThe need for foundational research and data-driven insights to support your contentThought leadership and brand building through media contentConnect with us: Benji: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benji-block/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarbary/Link to Post discussed in this

In episode #2757, we discuss the marketing powerhouse that the Kardashians are and how they control their messaging and connect with their audience. The conversation then shifts to Eric's YPO retreat experience, where he emphasizes the importance of building relationships and the value of peer groups. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today's

How to avoid having “desperate energy”, making frantic decisions, and being in complete panic mode in your business. If I had to guess, I would say that you've experienced moments in your entrepreneurship journey where things just didn't go as planned. You know, those launches that don't take off, promos that fail to convert, or your email list subscribers that keep going away? It's incredibly frustrating, and you may be tempted to move on to the next project or pick up the pieces immediately. But

In episode #2756, we discuss the recent GameStop stock action, the role of influencers in driving stock price, the use of AI as a creative tool in advertising, and the importance of building a strong brand for SEO success.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today's topic: Gamestop's Roaring Kitty play backfires, Marketing leaders in dialogue at

In episode #2755, we discuss the hijacking of Reddit for traffic, the impact of Google search leaks, the importance of quality content and user experience, the role of brand searches, and the potential of programmatic SEO.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today's topic: How SEOs hijack Reddit, The impact of Google's search leak for businesses,

In episode #2754, we discuss the value of quality content, the impracticality of a fighter jet giveaway, the growth of their community, the expenses of a Barbie-themed party, and the effectiveness of eavesdrop marketing.Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today's topic: Pixar is laying off 14% of its workforce, Liquid Death is giving away a

Ready to master the art of scaling your ads quickly and effectively during a launch? This episode shares action steps for both vertical and horizontal scaling to ensure you're able to increase your budget and maintain the success you began with! We'll also dive into additional tips to ensure your budget goes as far as possible... plus a MUST do tip in the event your launch ads underperfom from day one.Don't miss out on this Saturday Strategy Session!In this episode, we cover:✨ Setting U...

It's happened again. This time, Adobe scrambles to reassure marketers it's not going to steal their work in the service of AI training. But can its track record be trusted? That, plus updates to Meta's Conversions API, LinkedIn pulls one of its most effective ad targeting tools, and much more.Contact Us •  Links to today’s stories📰 Get our free daily newsletter📈 Advertising: Reach Thousands of Marketing Decision-Makers🌍 Follow us on social media or contact usGO PREMIUM!Get these

Deepfakes are the next challenge for brand safety. Reddit's Ads API is out, barely. LinkedIn has a new video ad product. Instagram updates carousels. And the toggle switch inside Microsoft's ads platform you might want to turn off.Contact Us •  Links to today’s stories📰 Get our free daily newsletter📈 Advertising: Reach Thousands of Marketing Decision-Makers🌍 Follow us on social media or contact usGO PREMIUM!Get these exclusive benefits when you upgrade:✅ Listen ad-free✅ Back catalog of

In this podcast episode, I share an update on the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast and what’s in the pipeline for the next months.Topics discussed in this episode: Why creating a Spanish version of the podcast will benefit the Spanish-speaking ecommerce community Thoughts on the overwhelming number of Shopify apps available to merchants The current trends in ecommerce and global ad spending Advice against starting a business with dropshipping models from platforms like Alibaba and AliExpress How new

4 signs your launch audience is the wrong one for your offer—and what to do insteadNot everyone who follows you, or subscribes to your email list, will be right for your offer. But launching is all about guiding your audience on a journey to be *ready* to buy from you. So, how do you figure out if they're just not ready yet, or if they're the wrong people in the first place? In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can identify the wrong people for your offer, and what you can do instead.- The

In this week's "Ask Us Anything", host Jay Schwedelson gives his best takes about improving webinar show rates and which game shows he would or would not go on.=================================================================Best Moments:(01:08) Research shows webinar show rates are down 25% as more content becomes available on-demand(02:48) Using "attend to receive" messaging increases live show rates by 35% when exclusive content is promoted(03:24) People who attend live webinars convert to...

In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. We discuss strategies for getting through gatekeepers, and tactics such as using LinkedIn to connect with decision-makers, starting a podcast to establish credibility, and leveraging AI chatbots as a foot in the door strategy. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel

Why is Google dumping up to three-quarters of your ad results into an unmarked bucket? HubSpot is about to get more expensive. Finally, a framework for data deletion requests. And Microsoft's change to shopping campaigns is coming whether you want it or not.Contact Us •  Links to today’s stories📰 Get our free daily newsletter📈 Advertising: Reach Thousands of Marketing Decision-Makers🌍 Follow us on social media or contact usGO PREMIUM!Get these exclusive benefits when you upgrade:✅ Listen

Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience for many people, especially those juggling various responsibilities such as parenting, entrepreneurship, and personal goals. This week, I break down a 4-step process to navigate overwhelm and turn it into actionable steps. By following this roadmap, individuals can transform their overwhelm into relief and empowerment, enabling them to make progress in their businesses and personal lives with a clear, structured plan.Topics Covered In This Episode:1

What’s Up THIS WEEK?!?Host Jay Schwedelson gives you a quick rundown of the latest happenings in marketing and pop culture, including the growth of retail media networks, TikTok's efforts to appease US lawmakers, Google's quiet beta launch of programmatic ads in email newsletters, and Jay's thoughts on some films and shows currently streaming.=================================================================Best Moments:(00:58) Retail media continues to explode, with Forrester predicting the m...