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Bored of the same BS Marketing podcasts? With insights from the sharpest minds in the world, Daniel Murray unpacks their playbooks just for you to take into your weekly Marketing meeting.

We'll get deep into the conversation with Marketing leaders from companies like Gymshark, Shopify, and Infiniti. Every week you'll hear from guests who run 9-figure businesses, manage communities of 20M+ people, and execute the campaigns you see on your timeline every day. The best part? We'll give you ALL of their actionable insights.


From building profitable newsletters to scaling on TikTok, Daniel gets into all of it. The one request he makes to all his guests? Stories or it didn't happen.


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Think you’re sending too many emails? Spoiler alert: you’re probably not sending enough.  Daniel and Jay bust the email amount myth. They dig into why frequency and relevancy go hand in hand, why “unsubscribes” can actually be a good thing, and how send timing is wildly overrated. More emails = more engagement (when the content doesn’t suck).  And, do subject lines and emojis actually matter? They do, and testing them is a way to figure out what actually moves the needle.  If you're a Marketer who wants to lock in on email strategy, this is the episode for you. 🚽 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
How does a 125-year-old brand still manage to feel fresh?  Daniel talks with Dawn Hedgepeth. She shares her unfiltered take on modern marketing, brand love, and the art of staying relevant. From once dreaming of becoming a lawyer to now leading marketing for one of the most iconic brands in the world, Dawn reflects on two decades of lessons in curiosity, creativity, and change.  She dives into how Hanes continues to evolve - from influencer collabs and TikTok Shop to uncovering real consumer insights that drive product improvement.  Plus, how do you keep a 125-year-old brand meaningful? Dawn reveals how using empathy and curiosity are the basis of every good Marketing campaign. If you’ve ever wondered how to build brands with good bases and a great mission, this episode is for you. Acquired by Atlassian in 2023, Loom is an AI-powered video communication tool for work that lets users record and share videos quickly and easily. Loom helps teams stay connected across time zones and boosts productivity. Visit Loom.com for more information. Follow Dawn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-hedgepeth/ Follow Daniel: 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
After years of digital everything, audiences are craving something real again…and Haley Janisch knows exactly how to deliver it.  As the Head of Creator Community at Kit, Haley has built experiences like Craft and Commerce and Kit Studios that connect creators beyond the screen. In this episode, Haley joins Tamara to unpack the art and strategy behind unforgettable events. They explore why offline connection matters more than ever, how to design experiences that stick in people’s minds, and the small details that make a huge difference. You’ll also hear the story behind ConvertKit’s Taylor Swift–themed studios, why vulnerability creates stronger communities, and how smart marketers should rethink the ROI of events. If you’ve ever wondered how to build moments people can feel (not just attend) this episode is your blueprint. Follow Haley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-janicek/ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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
Want to grow faster on LinkedIn without burning out on daily posts? It’s all in the comments section.  Daniel and Jay share how a comment-first strategy helped The Marketing Millennials gain thousands of new followers in a single year, outpacing traditional posting.  Daniel reveals how LinkedIn’s new comment impressions feature signals a shift: comments can now generate as much or more reach than traditional posts. Comments can act like “mini-posts” inside someone else’s thread. Plus, how do you take advantage of adding images to your comments? Comments that have memes or quick insights perform better than text-only. They also give you a chance to test ideas in comments before committing to a full company post. If you're a Marketer looking to up your LinkedIn engagement, this is the episode for you. 🚽 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
What happens when a Microsoft marketer takes TikTok-style humor to LinkedIn?  Viral growth, 35K+ followers, and a whole new playbook for B2B content. Daniel sits down with Heike Young, content leader at Microsoft, former Salesforce veteran, and one of LinkedIn’s most recognizable creators. Heike has built an engaged audience by proving that professional content doesn’t have to be boring. Heike opens up about her journey: from editing For Dummies books and running social at Salesforce, to reinventing herself as a LinkedIn video creator who blends humor, relatability, and practical insights. You’ll hear: > Why low-fidelity, authentic content often outperforms polished, high-budget productions. > How to bring humor and personality into B2B without losing credibility. > The step-by-step playbook for individuals who want to build their personal brand on LinkedIn. If you’re planning on scaling your B2B brand through social content, this is the episode for you.  Acquired by Atlassian in 2023, Loom is an AI-powered video communication tool for work that lets users record and share videos quickly and easily. Trusted by millions of users across 400,000 companies, Loom is improving how teams communicate. Visit Loom.com and get started.  Follow Heike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heikeyoung/ 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
Think you know your customer? You might be wrong. And that’s costing you.  Daniel sits down with Rachel Waldstein, VP of Global Strategic Consulting at Wunderkind, to explore how today’s top brands balance personalization and privacy.  Money isn’t the only currency around here…it’s also about trust. Rachel walks through how Marketers can collect and activate first-party data without crossing the line, and how to shift KPIs as privacy regulations and platform changes reshape what really matters. And, Rachel describes her 15-touch customer path: a plan to meet customers where they are located. From email to SMS, to scouring Reddit pages and beyond, where are your customers located? How does AI play a role in this? If you’re planning on using customer data to drive decisions AND care about their privacy while doing your job, this is the episode for you.  Wunderkind is a global performance marketing solution powered by AI, data, and identity. To learn more, visit: https://www.wunderkind.co/ Follow Rachel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-waldstein/ 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
Instagram is always changing. So, it’s time to optimize your content.  Daniel and Jay break down the newest Instagram updates and share the practical strategies driving serious growth right now: reply-driven stories, banners, and even pinning comments are doing numbers.  Plus, should you prioritize SEO-friendly captions or chase hashtags? Captions are the way to go…and hashtags are on their way out.  If you're a Marketer looking to beat the algorithm, get more eyeballs on your content, and convert viewers, this is the episode for you. 🚽 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
Think cloud security is boring? Think again. Daniel talks with Tom Orbach, Director of Growth Marketing at Wiz and creator of the Marketing Ideas newsletter. His mission? Make “boring” impossible to ignore. Tom reveals the three-step framework he’s used to turn a quiet cybersecurity brand into a social-media magnet: Humor. Participation. Status. He drops real examples you can steal: a CISO Toy Store, a cybersecurity musical, even a meditation app for stressed-out security leaders. These stunts turned brand awareness into fuel for sales and made Wiz the name everyone in cloud security knows. Whether you market SaaS, finance, or any “too serious” industry, this conversation proves “boring” can be exciting if you know how to Market your brand. If you want your brand to get noticed, talked about, and remembered, this episode is for you.  Atlassian is made for teams. Organize, collaborate, and manage work with a suite of tools that include Jira, Confluence, Trello, and more. To learn about how Atlassian can change the game for your team, go to https://www.atlassian.com/ Follow Tom: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomorbach/ 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
A lot of customers add items to their carts, but never buy. It’s time to fix that.  Daniel is joined by Brian Best, current Senior CRM Lead @ Samsung. They talk about the impending holiday season (yes, it’s right around the corner) and how you can pull shoppers back in using CRM and retargeting strategies.  Brian talks about making SMS, push, and email into a seamless journey, even if we’re trained to think they’re separate items. This journey also works for retargeting. With things like smart emails to category-specific nudges, you can move customers down the funnel…and have them coming back for more.  Plus, what’s the deal with customer lifetime value? How do you even calculate it? CLV should drive every decision you make, especially around the holiday season. Staying at the top of your customers’ minds should be your priority.  Whether you’re gearing up for Black Friday or building year-round retention, this is the episode for you.  Wunderkind is a global performance marketing solution powered by AI, data, and identity. To learn more, visit: https://www.wunderkind.co/ Follow Brian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-r-best/ 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
A baby blowout, a bird bomb, and a masterclass in making people click “yes.” Jay and Daniel go over parenting woes, bird mishaps, and how to get people to actually fill out your forms. Ever heard of a no-scroll tactic? Jay shares how it boosted conversions by 60%. Daniel also shares how his two-step tactic is more effective than forms with 4-5 steps.  Ever felt like filling out a form takes too much time? As Marketers, you can always use microcopy like “this takes 30 seconds” to reassure your audience. Plus, how do you create the best CTA possible? If you're a Marketer looking to come up with better forms AND have them convert, this is the episode for you. 🚽 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
Think AI is just for coming up with hooks and generating images? Think again.  Daniel sits down with Phil Lakin, Head of Enterprise Innovation at Zapier, to reveal how marketers can turn AI into a measurable growth engine, partner, and automation tool. Phil breaks down the biggest mistakes teams make when adding AI to their workflows. What does mapping have to do with automation? Turns out, you should map workflows manually before implementing anything AI-related. He also shares quick wins that save Marketers 20-40 hours a week. Plus, who should lead the charge? Daniel and Phil discuss how the next leaders in AI will be skilled people managers who know how to guide and evaluate a team of digital agents just as they would human employees. If you’re ready to make AI a trusted partner and part of your workflow, this is the episode for you.  Check out Zapier + build and ship AI workflows in minutes: https://zapier.com/ Zapier has nearly 8,000 integrations, so you can automate with AI without relying on engineering. That means you can roll out AI-powered workflows that do real work across your whole company in minutes, not weeks. Turn disconnected data into lush campaign insights, automate your sales outreach and follow-up, and clear your IT ticket queue faster. The possibilities are endless. Follow Phil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-lakin/ 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
BFCM is the Super Bowl of ecom. Do you have your game plan? In this episode, Daniel and Tim (VP of Digital, Content, and AI at Wunderkind) discuss how the smartest brands are turning anonymous visitors into lifelong customers…and doing it automatically. If you’re still blasting the same email to everyone, you’re leaving mountains of revenue on the table. Tim breaks down how AI decisioning engines pinpoint exactly when and how to reach each shopper, creating hyper-personalized messages that convert at lightning speed.  Also, should you be totally transparent about pricing in the age of taxes and tariffs? What does it mean to be mobile-first as a brand? They explain how all of it matters in the long run for trust and staying top-of-mind.  If you’re ready to move past spray-and-pray marketing this BFCM and start selling to people for life, this is the episode for you.  Check out Wunderkind and their Agentic AI capabilities: https://www.wunderkind.co/ Follow Tim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timglomb/ 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
Reporting live from a sweaty Waymo in San Francisco, Daniel and Jay ask an important question: Are you using Reddit to your brand’s advantage? With a few minutes and the right subreddits, you can figure out trends before they appear on TikTok and Instagram, engage with other users in niche communities, and even hear about customer pain points so you can avoid them as much as possible. There are paid ad opportunities, too. And, do you need a huge following on Reddit? You don’t need a zillion followers like Instagram to get likes on your posts. It’s totally different and 100% useful.  If you're a Marketer looking to do more research and run some tests, this is the episode for you. 🚽 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 does the future of marketing look like when every employee has AI agents as teammates? In this episode, Daniel and Slack CMO Ryan Gavin break down how AI and agentic tools are transforming the way we work, collaborate, and create value.  From using Slack AI to instantly access a company’s “long-term memory,” to deploying engineering agents that save millions of hours, Ryan shares practical examples of how AI-first thinking is reshaping marketing, sales, and productivity. And, why do marketers need a beginner’s mindset in an AI-driven world? Things are changing, including how we rethink email and customer journeys with agents at the center. Ryan also explains the cultural shift needed for teams to embrace AI (moving from doers of tasks to orchestrators of work) and why he believes “marketing is the product, and the product is the marketing.” If you want to understand how AI will change your role, your team, and your company in the next five years, this episode is a roadmap for thriving in the era of agent-first marketing. Follow Ryan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gavin-seattle/ 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 More at www.workweek.com
What really gets you promoted and what keeps you stuck? Daniel’s OUT, Tamara’s IN. She’s joined by Maya Grossman, ex-Google and Microsoft turned CEO and career coach. From the “mid-management loop” to the myths about MBAs and hard work, Maya shares the lessons she learned after 17 promotion rejections on her way to VP. So what actually gets you promoted? Together, Tamara and Maya dig into the real drivers of career growth: shifting from execution to strategy, learning how to say no without guilt, and developing the kind of executive presence that makes leaders see you as ready for more. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not moving up, this episode will change how you think about advancement. It’s not about working harder, it’s about working differently. Follow Maya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagrossman/ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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 can we learn from brands like Magic Spoon and other disruptors? Daniel’s OUT, Tamara’s IN. And just like last episode, she’s got Louis Grenier on deck with his stand the f*ck out mantra. Who are the brands that are actually standing out, and what can we learn from them?  Turns out, category creation might be a myth. Instead, Louis explains the power of subcategories and how smart positioning borrows from what customers already know and buy. And, where IS everyone? Tamara and Louis break down the Marketing science behind the concept of continuous reach.   If you’re a marketer who wants to build a brand people actually remember when it comes time to purchase, this episode is for you. Follow Louis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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
New baby, new perspective, and yes, even unsubscribes can teach you something.  In this episode, Daniel shows up as a first-time dad, running on no sleep but plenty of diaper-changing reps, while Jay brings the unsubscriber data that’ll make any marketer stop panicking and start paying attention. Why do consumers ghost after the welcome offer? What’s unsubscribe season and how can we prepare for it? They break it down.  And, Daniel also gets candid about his newsletter hitting 150,000+ subscribers and the hilarious side effect of readers accusing him of using AI just because of emojis and dashes. He sets the record straight why it’s totally fine if people unsubscribe. It means the right audience sticks around longer. If you're a Marketer looking to stop panicking when people leave your list, this is the episode for you. 🚽 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com
What does it really take to stand out in a crowded market? Daniel’s OUT, Tamara’s IN. She’s joined by Louis Grenier to unpack his philosophy of “standing the f*ck out.”  From his contrarian roots to lessons learned at Hotjar and beyond, Louis shares core questions every marketer must answer, why traditional personas fall short, and how to create positioning that actually gives customers a reason to choose you. And, what’s the role of product marketing? What’s the difference between segmentation vs. belonging? Tamara and Louis reveal their answers and even share some hills they’re dying on.  If you’re a marketer who wants to build a brand people actually remember, this episode is for you. Follow Louis: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisgrenier/ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ 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 scarier: writing a book when you swear you’re borderline illiterate… or standing on stage in front of 12,000 people at Inbound?  Daniel and Jay get real about public speaking. The wins, the disasters, and the stuff nobody tells you before you grab the mic. You’ll hear Jay’s wild journey writing his new book Stupider People Have Done It (all proceeds go to cancer research), plus the exact tips they use to survive the spotlight without crashing and burning.  Why shouldn’t you memorize your talk? Turns out, it’s a fast track to boring. Daniel and Jay spill their best hacks for calming nerves, making a real human connection with your audience, and actually keeping people awake during your talk. If you’ve ever broken into a sweat before a presentation, rushed through too many slides, or wondered what to do with your hands while you’re talking, this one’s for you. 🚽 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
Webinars are everywhere, but most marketers are doing them wrong.  In this episode, Daniel sits down with Logan Lyles, founder of Demand Shift, to break down the Webinar Fast Track Framework and how to turn sign-ups into real results.  From the #1 mistake B2B brands make, to building a series that actually converts, Logan shares how to rethink promotion, registration flows, live engagement, and repurposing content. You’ll learn: > Why most webinar strategies fail to deliver sales opportunities > How to design titles, graphics, and landing pages that actually drive clicks > The two-step registration hack that 5–10x’s booked calls > Ways to boost live attendance with polls, exclusives, and giveaways > How to repurpose webinars into endless content fuel If you’re a Marketer who wants to host better (and more engaging live events), this is the episode for YOU. Follow Logan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganlyles/ Follow Daniel: 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
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