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A Note from the Archive

Ryan and I launched this podcast during the 2020 lockdowns to share marketing strategy during an unprecedented time. We haven't recorded new episodes in a while, but the foundational insights remain as relevant as ever. Enjoy the archive, and if you'd like to hear us record more, drop us a line!

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Episode 51: Using Data Integrations to Streamline Your Marketing Campaigns

Why is data integration the cornerstone of marketing operations? What are the three steps to managing your data integration and the six primary data integration techniques? In this episode, Chris an...

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May 17, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for May 17, 2021

TikTok has a new CEO; Google Ads announces privacy-focused changes for Analytics, Tag Manager and enhanced conversions; ...

May 5, 2021
Episode 50: How Marketing Operations Makes Your SMB More Efficient

What is Marketing Operations (MarOps)? Is it important to have a plan for marketing operations even if you're still a s...

May 3, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for May 3, 2021

Branded content, influencer marketing make up the biggest slice of digital ad budgets; HubSpot Expands Its CRM Platform ...

April 21, 2021
Episode 49: How to Measure Local SEO Analytics for SMBs

You optimized your website for Local SEO, completed your Google My Business Profile, and created a new marketing campaig...

April 19, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for April 19, 2021

Google’s ‘Project Bernanke’ gave titan unfair ad-buying edge, lawsuit claims; Gartner Says 63% of Digital Marketin...

April 14, 2021
Episode 48: How to Rank Your SMB for Local SEO

Is SEO important if I have a brick-and-mortar physical location? Are there things I can do to improve my local search l...

April 11, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for April 12, 2021

Amazon’s share of the US digital ad market surpassed 10% in 2020; Clubhouse Discusses Funding at About $4 Billion Valu...

April 7, 2021
Episode 47: SEO Tools and Analytics with Steve Wiideman

What are the best SEO analytics, metrics and KPIs to determine if my content strategy is working? What SEO tools should...

April 5, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for April 5, 2021

Facebook to enable users to control who comments on their posts; LinkedIn confirms it’s working on a Clubhouse rival, ...

March 31, 2021
Episode 46: Is My Content Marketing Working?

Does content marketing still work in 2021? How do I know if I'm producing the right content? What's the best way to me...

March 29, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for March 29, 2021

Study Says 65% of Google Searches Do Not Click on Results but Should They?; Google to Invest $7 Billion in Bet on Post-P...

March 7, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for March 8, 2021

Google’s User-Tracking Crackdown Has Advertisers Bracing for Change; Amazon in talks to carry exclusive NFL games on P...

March 1, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for March 1, 2021

Australia passes news content law after battles with Facebook, Google; Facebook will reverse news block in Australia; Sn...

February 23, 2021
Episode 44: B2B Content Marketing Trends for 2021 (And What's Different from B2C)

Does your content marketing strategy change if you're B2B instead of B2C? What if we're in the middle of a global pande...

February 22, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for February 22, 2021

Digital Marketing Happy Hour: Last Call is a weekly podcast that recaps the latest in digital marketing news, marketing ...

February 15, 2021
Episode 43: B2C Content Marketing Trends for 2021

Did your content marketing strategy change during 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic? According to a survey performed by th...

February 15, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for February 15, 2021

Digital Marketing Happy Hour: Last Call is a weekly podcast that recaps the latest in digital marketing news, marketing ...

February 10, 2021
Episode 42: Is Live Streaming Major Events a Digital Marketing Game Changer?

The 2021 Superbowl was the most live-streamed NFL contest ever, with an average minute audience of 5.7 million viewers. ...

February 6, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for February 8, 2021

Digital Marketing Happy Hour: Last Call is a weekly podcast that recaps the latest in digital marketing news, marketing ...

February 3, 2021
Episode 41: Super Bowl: Who’s Advertising, Who’s Not, and Why It Matters

Traditionally, Super Bowl ad spots sell out quickly as big brands look to make a splash at one of the most-watched event...

February 2, 2021
Episode 45: How Data Privacy is Affecting Digital Marketing with Punit Bhatia

Should you be worried about the new privacy features in iOS14 and how they impact advertising? Is GDPR only applicable ...

January 31, 2021
Last Call: Digital Marketing News for February 1, 2021

Digital Marketing Happy Hour: Last Call is a weekly podcast that recaps the latest in digital marketing news, marketing ...

January 27, 2021
Episode 40: Content Creation Using The Hollywood Approach with Kristina Paider

Why are movies so much fun yet most content so boring? How can you create better content that still drives business? In...

January 20, 2021
Episode 39: Why iOS14 Will Change Your Facebook Ads Strategy

In June 2020, Apple announced there will be changes to the iOS 14 update that will require that all apps in the App Stor...

January 12, 2021
Episode 38: Deep Funnel Facebook Ads with Bob Regnerus

Should I be using Facebook Ads for awareness and lead generation at the top of the marketing funnel or conversions at th...

January 5, 2021
Episode 37: Facebook Advertising Strategies that Drive Conversions with Salome Schillack

Are you struggling to get results with your Facebook Ads campaign? The algorithm used by Facebook has changed, which mea...

December 29, 2020
Episode 36: Best of Digital Marketing Happy Hour 2020

2020 was a roller coaster of year with many challenges for all of us, both personally and professionally. Despite the m...

December 23, 2020
Episode 35: A Story About How It All Began

This is a story all about how our life got flipped, turned upside down. Just kidding, that's another story. But if you...

December 15, 2020
Episode 34: The 5 Shifts in Consumer Behavior During COVID-19 That Won’t Change

COVID-19 has dragged consumers and businesses alike through a digital transformation. However, are these new behaviors ...

December 8, 2020
Episode 33: Customer Marketing Data and Trends

We're nearly a year into a global pandemic and economic downtown, but has consumer behavior changed? What about custome...

December 1, 2020
Episode 32: Measure Content Marketing Analytics For Each Stage of the Funnel

In a recent survey, 19% of organizations reported they are still not measuring the results of their content marketing. ...

November 25, 2020
Episode 31: The Third Pillar of Digital Marketing - Email

Is email marketing a relevant communication medium in 2020? Have privacy laws such as GDPR, CASL, and CCPA had an impac...

November 18, 2020
Episode 30: The Second Pillar of Digital Marketing - Social Media

Social media has been important for the last decade, but heading into 2021, it may be the most important pillar of digit...

November 11, 2020
Episode 29: The First Pillar of Digital Marketing - Search

Why is posting content essential? Is search engine optimization still important? What role does voice search (Siri, Goo...

November 2, 2020
Episode 28: RETHINK your Marketing Strategy Process with Jason Osborn

Do you know who your ideal customer is? Is your focus too broad? What marketing strategy do you use to attract new cus...

October 26, 2020
Episode 27: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Marketing Automation

For many SMBs and Entrepreneurs, the thought of marketing automation can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Which tool...

October 20, 2020
Episode 26: How to Measure Content Marketing Success Using Analytics

You created that content, you posted it on social channels, you crossed your fingers, lit a candle and said a prayer - i...

October 12, 2020
Episode 25: How to Repurpose Your Content for the Best Content Marketing Results

You've put a lot of effort into developing your content to get it 'just right.' Now, what do you do? Abandon it and mo...

October 5, 2020
Episode 24: How to Choose the Right Content For Each Stage of the Marketing Funnel

You already know that content and content marketing is vital to build awareness and drive leads. However, with customer...

September 29, 2020
Episode 23: The 90-Day Marketing Plan with Cody Butler

Data has proven that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down, yet businesses and individual...

September 22, 2020
Episode 22: How To Create a Content Marketing Framework with Melanie Deziel

Content is King – yep we know that one. However, who doesn’t struggle or have anxiety with consistently creating con...

September 14, 2020
Episode 21: How to Rewire Your Customer Experience (CX) with Jay Baer

If word of mouth is vital to successful marketing, how come businesses never have a word of mouth marketing plan? How h...

September 9, 2020
Episode 20: How to Maximize Your LinkedIn Social Selling with Brynne Tillman

We've ALL suffered through the accept a LinkedIn invitation and then receive an immediate pitch, right? Ugh! It's awful...

September 2, 2020
Episode 19: Why SMBs Have a Distinct Advantage in MarTech with Scott Brinker

When you think of Martech you may think of automation. For a lot of SMBs and #entrepreneurs you may think of confusion a...

August 26, 2020
Episode 18: The Most Impactful Tools Entrepreneurs Use in Digital Marketing

When it comes to finding the right tools for your business, a simple Google search can feel overwhelming. If you try to ...

August 18, 2020
Episode 17: The Three Pillars of Digital Marketing

The 3 most important areas of digital marketing that are vital for your business are: · SEO · Social Media · Email (...

August 12, 2020
Episode 16: The End of Marketing with Carlos Gil

The digital revolution has changed everything and marketing is no exception. Consumers expect information at their fing...

August 5, 2020
Episode 15: The Age of Influence with Neal Schaffer

Why do International companies consider influencer marketing the most important tactic in their marketing toolbox? What...

July 28, 2020
Episode 14: Pivot Like Ross for Your SMB to Survive and Thrive

When the economy shuts down during a global pandemic, how do you keep your business alive? The question is how do you su...

July 21, 2020
Episode 13: How to Get Started as a Micro Influencer with Evan Morgenstein

We hear about influencer marketing all the time, but have you ever wanted to learn how to get started as a micro influen...

July 14, 2020
Episode 12: Proven LinkedIn Strategies to Boost Your Brand with Nat Bibby

Have you ever wanted to leverage LinkedIn to create strong business relationships? What are the biggest pitfalls to avo...

July 7, 2020
Episode 11: Three Elements Required to Authentically Engage Your Audience

There's an old adage that goes ‘none of us like to be sold, but we all like to buy’. We like to purchase, but we li...

June 30, 2020
Episode 10: The Importance of Social Proof and Why It's Vital For Your Business

What is social proof? Why is it important to you and your business? Christopher Casale and Ryan Smith have another grea...

June 23, 2020
Episode 9: The Critical SEO Pillars Every Business Needs with Damon Burton

Have you ever wondered what it was like to launch a business during the Great Recession? Have you ever had to navigate t...

June 17, 2020
Episode 8: Five Steps to Building a Real Digital Marketing Campaign

You're getting ready to run a new digital marketing campaign, what's the first thing you should do? How do you plan a m...

June 10, 2020
Episode 7: How to Get Better SEO Results by Using Data

Using data to inform your business decisions allows you to take opinion out of the equation. Data works for more than j...

June 2, 2020
Episode 6: How to Use Content Marketing and Get Better SEO Results

You know content is important, but how do you know what content to create? What tools should you use to evaluate how yo...

May 27, 2020
Episode 5: Making the Digital Transformation

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced many businesses to shut down and local, state, and national governments have requi...

May 20, 2020
Episode 4: Content Marketing During a Global Crisis

Should I be developing different content during a pandemic? What are other businesses doing to get their message out in...

May 13, 2020
Episode 3: All Things Content

What type of content should your business be developing? How do you share that content with your audience? In this epi...

May 6, 2020
Episode 2: The New Normal After COVID-19

When will things go back to "normal?" What does normal look like after COVID-19? In this episode, Chris and Ryan discu...

April 29, 2020
Episode 1: Communicating During a Pandemic

How are you communicating with your customers during COVID-19? What do customers want to hear from the brands they foll...