The Marketing Millennials

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? And what makes them so appealing to Gen Z?   Toss out those dirty Air Force 1’s and slap on the most contrarian shoe brand out there.   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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 truth and authority time and time again.   Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises.  After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information.   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

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 building. From trade shows to community meetups, Julius shares his insights on how to make the most out of your event and create a memorable experience for attendees. Discover why smaller, intimate events are a great way to build closer connections with your audience and how to turn event attendees into true raving fans of your brand.  Plus, Julius also reveals how to select the right event and maximize booth traffic. Learn how to follow up with leads effectively and avoid cheesy sales emails.  00:01:35 - Resurgence of Events in Marketing 00:07:46 - Trade Show Marketers Embrace Community-Building 00:13:10 - Creating Successful Events: Tips and Strategies 00:18:56 - Filter for Planning Successful Events 00:22:27 - Best Practices for Hosting Engaging Events 00:25:42 - Innovating Content for Engaging Events 00:28:48 - Choose Wisely: Marketing Battles Ahead 00:29:54 - Maximize Event Traffic for Success 00:35:19 - Measuring Impact of Events for Brands 00:38:39 - How to Maximize Event Spending 00:43:31 - Live Events Trump Pre-recorded Videos Follow Julius:  Website: https://juliussolaris.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliussolaris 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

🤔 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 Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/   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

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 success— tune in to gain valuable tips and insights for your own marketing efforts.   00:01:34 - Maximizing Social Media and PR 00:02:48 - Combining Tactics for Success 00:07:17 - Creator's Guide to PR Outlets 00:09:09 - Scaling Social Presence: Strategy Tips 00:11:15 - Focus on Revenue Growth Strategies 00:14:02 - Social Media Do's and Don'ts 00:20:24 - Aligning Brand with Trend Tracking 00:21:39 - Building Strong Brand Partnerships for Success 00:25:03 - Crafting a Successful Social Media Strategy 00:26:33 - Data as Compass, Not a Map   Follow Milou: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miloupietersz/   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

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 journey into marketing and divulges how he fell in love with data-driven strategies, giving valuable advice on how companies can start building their brand through better metrics and much, much more.   00:03:17 - Utilizing Creators in Marketing Strategies 00:09:34 - Testing Partnerships with Content Creators 00:18:19 - Building Personal Brands Within Companies 00:27:23 - Overcoming Consistency Challenges in Starting 00:31:13 - Take Ownership of Data for Revenue Growth 00:38:18 - Find Darek on LinkedIn! Stay Connected   Learn More About ConvertKit:  Website: https://convertkit.com   Follow Derrick:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickhicks/   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

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 the Jake from State Farm marketing campaign changed insurance commercials everywhere through its unique sense of humor and sarcasm. How are their current marketing efforts blurring the lines between reality and fiction to create a campaign unlike anything before? Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction…   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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 community-driven strategies to create a loyal, cultlike following using his special influencer formula. Learn how to create your own faith, unify people under one belief, and provide actionable steps for your audience to always want more. Plus, how can you weaponize polarization in your brand’s direction? Stay tuned to find out Jon’s best tips for leveraging your brand’s worst fans.    00:02:04 - Unleashing Your Marketing Superpowers for Success 00:05:23 - The Power of Polarization in Branding 00:09:06 - Start Building Your Business Early 00:16:03 - Rapid Rise: Brands and Influencers 00:17:51 - Growing a Podcast Audience Consistently 00:24:14 - Early Podcasting Yields Huge Networking Benefits 00:29:36 - Building Community Through Organic Engagement 00:30:55 - Crafting a Unique Unifying Belief 00:32:03 - Harnessing the Power of Organic Marketing   Follow Jon: Website: https://marketingsuperpowersbook.com/   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

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? And how can you make sure you make your new relationship with any channel work?  Make sure that the next time you break up with a channel that it’s definitely not you—it’s them.    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

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 now to learn how this former six-figure Apple employee left his job behind to become one of Instagram’s most influential luxury-brand marketers for brands like Loro Piana and Audemars Piguet, turning over organic profit like nothing before.  Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises.  After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information.   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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 to capitalize on great copywriting to drive higher engagement rates. Plus, how can add-to-calendar event functionality and two-day sends impact your show-up rates?    00:01:40 - Increase Webinar Attendance with FOMO 00:07:28 - Creating a Consistent Webinar Series for Engagement 00:00:56 - How to Revamp Your Webinar Promotions for Success 00:02:01 - Leveraging Guests for Distribution Success 00:07:22 - Targeting with Titles in Email Marketing 00:10:32 - More Tips for Successful Marketing   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:  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

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 marketing strategy.   Plus, how will AR/VR like Meta change marketing? Before we spill all that future tea, let’s just say you heard it here from Meta’s Head of Marketing here first!

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 the power of a good webinar and unleashes her juiciest takes on evergreen content, the most effective types of content, and the rookie mistakes companies make when planning their content calendar.  Plus, are webinars the secret weapon your company needs to start using today?  Yes. Yes. AND YES.   00:00:30 - Content Marketing KPIs and Trends 00:02:24 - Refresh Your Content Strategy Annually 00:03:17 - Revamp Webinars for Modern Audiences 00:03:56 - Balancing Evergreen and Trending Content 00:05:04 - Creating Content that Resonates with Audiences 00:06:42 - Importance of Evergreen Video Content 00:09:08 - Repurposing Content for Search Success 00:10:14 - Aligning Content Marketing Goals Strategically 00:11:40 - Integrated Marketing in Large Organizations 00:13:19 - Creating Impactful Content as a Marketer 00:14:18 - Underrated Content Marketing Tips Revealed 00:15:09 - Increase Content Speed to Market     Follow Tracey:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyrwallace/ Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/contentment/   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

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 to boost your attendance rates IMMEDIATELY?  Hint: It always comes down to networking (sorry, introverts).    00:00:56 - How to Revamp Your Webinar Promotion for Success 00:02:01 - Leverage Guests for Distribution Success 00:07:22 - Targeting with Titles in Email Marketing 00:10:32 - More Tips for Successful Marketing   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:  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

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 influencer marketing and brand collaborations to position themselves as the top tumbler in the TikTok uinverse?  Let’s just say this limited-time edition is one download you simply can’t afford *NOT* to add to your Marketing Millennials collection…     Wistia is every marketer’s best-kept secret when it comes to video.  Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials.   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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 top strategies for building a cohesive marketing plan. You definitely don’t wanna miss this episode from one of marketing’s bestselling authors.   Digital marketers, start working smarter with Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises.  After you deliver in record time, Wix Studio’s built-ins, like automatic redirects, help sites stay optimized for long-term growth. Less repetition, more growth. Visit https://www.wix.com/studio for more information.   00:02:10 - Advantages of Hiring a Fractional CMO 00:07:44 - Marketing Help for Small Businesses 00:09:30 - Becoming a Fractional CMO Requirements 00:11:10 - Fractional CMO Model Enhances Marketing 00:17:01 - Optimal Marketing Budget for Growing Companies 00:20:10 - Small Businesses Benefit from Fractional CMO 00:22:42 - Understanding the Evolution of Consumer Behavior   Read “Duct Tape Marketing” here.   Follow John: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing Website: https://ducttapemarketing.com   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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 marketing's most underrated platform? Plus, what makes good video content great? Learn the key strategies to make your video content *pop* and what questions you should be asking about your content before hitting “post.” Build trust, connect with your audience, and elevate your brand. Wistia is every marketer’s best kept secret when it comes to video.  Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials   00:00:42 - How Online Video Changed Everything 00:02:44 - B2B Companies and Video Marketing 00:03:46 - Businesses Increasing Video Marketing Efforts 00:09:51 - The Rise of Video Marketing 00:18:22 - Creating Engaging Long-Form Video Content 00:28:01 - Video Production Tips for B2B Marketing 00:37:00 - Creating and Marketing Successful Videos 00:39:22 - Brand Impact on B2B Marketing   Learn More About Wistia:  Website: https://wistia.com   Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage/   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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 frie

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 unpacks the tale of how David Tran escaped his life in communist-occupied Vietnam to risk everything on a hot sauce recipe and the Vietnamese community of Los Angeles.  How did David manage to outlast the competition and outmaneuver numerous knockoffs for over four decades? And what marketing lessons can we take away from his anti-marketing techniques and unique business philosophy?  Aidan explores the fascinating tale of how the OG marketer stuck to his mission statement and turned down multi-million-dollar deals to continue his legacy of making a rich man’s hot sauce at poor man’s prices. Don’t miss out.   Wistia is every marketer’s best-kept secret when it comes to video.  Pop Wistia’s email collector forms on your videos to generate leads. Send viewing data to your marketing automation platform to nurture and convert your prospects. Even engage your audience with in-video CTAs that drive viewers further down your funnel. Try Wistia for free at https://www.wistia.com/millennials.   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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

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 importance of events in the nearbound era along with his top strategies for building partnerships and creating a flywheel based on existing relationships.   00:00:41 - Client-Side Founder's Journey into Marketing 00:03:59 - Surround Buyers with Trusted Influencers 00:05:43 - Partnering with Trusted Voices 00:08:25 - Top Marketing Channels for B2B 00:14:33 - Buyer Relevancy Trumps Review Scores 00:17:40 - HubSpot's Journey to $100 Million 00:23:06 - Building a Successful Partner Program 00:30:13 - Leverage Your Network for Intros 00:30:53 - Simplify Marketing Collaboration for Success 00:36:42 - Under-Invested Channels: The Key to Success 00:40:03 - The Future of Marketing: Events 00:44:02 - Millennials at Near Bound Summit 00:44:52 - Establishing Thought Leadership in Marketing   Learn More About Nearbound: Website: https://nearbound.com   Follow Jared:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredfuller/   Follow Aidan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aidanbrannigan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranniganAidan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidan_brannigan   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