The Marketing Millennials

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

No. It’s not just your imagination. Customer acquisition costs ARE rising. What can you do to maximize your marketing strategy to keep up with the cost of retention?  Heather Horton, CEO and founder of Ecrubox Digital, chats with me about all things customer retention. From optimizing your customer acquisition channels to leveraging customer service and logistics and effectively utilizing influencer marketing, Heather breaks down everything you need to know about collecting first-party data and acquiring customers in today’s challenging market.  Don’t miss out on these kickass tips and strategies for keeping and acquiring more customers.    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   00:00:04 - Rising Customer Acquisition Costs Explained 00:02:31 - Efficiency in Marketing Amid Rising Costs 00:05:32 - Best Customer Acquisition Strategies Today 00:11:56 - Ways to Retain Customer Loyalty 00:12:35 - Elevate Customer Service in Marketing 00:19:32 - Start Collecting First-Party Data Now 00:27:48 - Common Mistakes in Influencer Marketing 00:34:24 - Avoid Out-of-Home Ads for Small Brands   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

If you thought Oppenheimer was hard to get tickets to then you clearly haven’t tried to set your hands on tickets “100 Years.” And even if you do score tix to the elusive Robert Rodriguez/John Malkovich flick, chances 99.9% certain that you’ll be dead before the film premieres.  That’s right. DEAD.  Is the movie trying to kill you in some sick real-life “Saw” game?  Well, good/news bad news, horror movie fans. The reason you won’t see the movie isn’t quite *that* exciting (sorry, but no long-haired girls climbing out of from well and into your TV screen are coming to get you after 10 days). You won’t see the coveted movie because its premiere date isn’t until 2115. Yep— 100 years from when it was first filmed. Why? But also…. WHY? Who’s behind this iconic campaign and more importantly, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN???  Aidan Brannigan’s giving you the inside scoop on what’s either a marketing stroke of absolute madness or complete genius. TBD 100 years from now.    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

Did a bot write this or did a human? And does it really matter if you can’t tell the difference? Discover how AI is revolutionizing the creative process and why you can’t afford *not* to jump on the latest marketing bandwagon. Russ Perry, CEO of Design Pickle, joins me to chat about the role of AI in design. We break down the importance of understanding various digital advertising platforms before debunking the common fears that so many creatives in the industry have about AI taking over content. Learn why AI is more friend than foe, and how it can help enhance the creative process and empower designers to create impactful and effective designs. Plus, find out how Russ got into marketing and design and his insights on the future of the industry. How does he think internal leaders can be better at directing information to their designers? Don't miss this fascinating conversation on the intersection of AI and creativity.   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.   00:00:02 - Russ Perry Talks Marketing and Design 00:03:45 - AI's Impact on Creatives and Designers 00:10:52 - Importance of Understanding Digital Advertising 00:16:30 - Enhancing Creativity with AI Integration 00:21:58 - Human Designers Remain Essential in Evolving Industry 00:28:59 - Designing for Your Client's Client 00:35:38 - Let the Market Decide Your Audience 00:38:08 - Listen to Content Creators for Marketing Success   Follow Russ:  LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russperry/ 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

9 out of 10 influencers don’t understand why they got famous. Was it the video about lobsters that made them a hit? Were they not posting as much as they could have? Was there not enough interaction in the comments section?  Why do so many influencers fail to comprehend the basics of the algorithm? And is it worth pursuing a view count at the cost of your sanity? Learn how to monetize social media content more sustainably as TikTok sensation London Laz talks with me about his personal experience in the influencer industry. He reveals how he scaled from 0 to 9 million followers on TikTok and how he thinks about sustainability in an industry where an algorithm is the difference between monetization and bankruptcy.  London discusses the importance of having transferable skills, the wrong way of doing influencer marketing, and the power of building a loyal audience.  Don’t miss out on this conversation with one of social media’s biggest personalities. 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 00:00:37 - Navigating Between Influencer and Traditional Marketing 00:05:36 - Influencer Marketing: Scam or Success? 00:12:00 - Revolutionizing Influencer Marketing Strategies 00:15:28 - Brands Seek High-Quality Influencer Content 00:22:34 - Understanding Influencer Marketing Beyond Affiliates 00:26:29 - Doubling Down on High-Quality Content 00:30:38 - Focus on Audience and Product 00:37:27 - Maximize Your Influence: Social Media Strategy 00:39:02 - Marketing Hill Follow London:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@londonlaz?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonlaz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/londonlazerson/ 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

Ear piercing isn’t just about begging for permission from your mom for weeks on end, driving by the local mall, and searching for the nearest Claire’s anymore.  Learn how Studs is revolutionizing the ear piercing and earring experience. In this ep, I’m chatting with Lisa Bubbers, Co-Founder and CEO of Studs, as she unpacks her greatest insights into her brand’s unique approach to retail and marketing.  How is Studs targeting a Gen Z and millennial customer base through organic marketing? What’s the real role of PR in building a successful business? And how has the retail game evolved to keep pace in the digital age?  Join the conversation and learn from Lisa's expertise in creating a thriving brand that resonates with today's consumers.   00:00:01 - Reimagining Ear Piercing with Studs 00:02:12 - Drive Business with Organic Marketing 00:05:29 - Choosing Store Locations for Maximum Impact 00:12:02 - Why People Choose Studs for Piercings 00:15:58 - Creating Content to Understand Ear Piercing 00:21:23 - Balancing E-commerce and Retail Strategies 00:30:08 - The Power of Strategic PR 00:31:35 - Shift in Consumer Reading Habits 00:34:43 - Find Daniel on LinkedIn Easily   Learn More About Studs:  Website: https://studs.com   Follow Lisa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bubbers-54852721/   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

Wheaties ask to eat him for breakfast. Bears are warned about encountering him in the wild. Doctors rejected his organs from donation because they were too much for the average man to handle.  Who is he? Why, the most interesting man in the world, of course.  But more importantly, how did he become a household name? Aidan takes an inside look at the woman who created the most interesting man in the world (because honestly, would you expect anything less?) and breaks down how Dos Equis managed to capture an audience through some INGENIUS lifestyle branding techniques.  What’s the one layered phrase they used to generate a remarkable degree of authority? And what marketing principles can you use to take your own campaign to the next level? We don’t always talk about Dos Equis, but when we do, you’ll definitely want to listen.    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

Marketing isn’t just for customers.  Find out the best ways to hype up your company from within.  In this solo pod, I’m giving my unfiltered thoughts on how to use internal marketing to amp up your external marketing efforts. Find out how to sell the best ideas within your organization, take new marketing initiatives to the next level, and communicate in a consistent way that will further your brand’s mission.  Plus, don’t forget to share your ideas for the podcast with me on LinkedIn! Have questions that you want answered? Or perhaps you have an idea of the types of guests you’d like to see more of? Drop me a DM! Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit https://artlist.io/enterprise.  00:00:01 - Hype Up Internal Marketing Efforts 00:01:30 - How Marketing Leaders Sell Ideas 00:09:36 - Engage with Podcast Hosts Directly 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

How can marketers strike a balance between brand awareness and long-term thinking? Vibhor Kapoor,  Chief Business Officer of NextRoll and former President of Adroll, joins me to discuss the importance of brand purpose and standing out in a crowded market. We explore the concept of full-funnel marketing and the need for a holistic approach that considers the entire customer journey.  And later, Vibhor shares his thoughts on the best privacy-conscious marketing strategies out there, breaking down the tools and solutions that can help marketers to better personalize their marketing efforts without compromising consumer privacy.  Tune in to hear Vibhor's perspective on performance branding and the value of building a legacy brand. 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. 00:00:18 - Marketing: A Broad and Essential Function 00:04:42 - Understanding Full Funnel Marketing Strategies 00:15:49 - Optimize Marketing with Performance Branding 00:18:19 - Balance Brand Awareness in Marketing 00:28:33 - Developing a Holistic Privacy Marketing Strategy 00:36:22 - Marketing Without Compromising User Privacy 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

Aye!  Listen up ya eejits because Aidan here is about to tell ye a tale of a bonnie lass named Nessie, and a marketing stunt that fooled the world twice o’er. How did the town of Inverness rise to fame? And how did a tall tale of a monster in the local loch capture the imagination of the entire world?  Aidan unpacks the myth of the Loch Ness monster, revealing how the curiosity gap principle has kept the myth alive and prosperous nearly 100 years after its creation. What can the myth of Nessie teach us about the differences between clickbaiting and capturing attention? And why do so many eager tourists flock to Scotland each year, knowing full well that Nessie is a hoax?  Hold on to your haggis because Aidan’s about to tell a wee, sleekit tale of Scotland’s greatest marketing gambit.    Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.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

What does it take to become a successful fashion brand in today's market?   According to Stefani O'Sullivan, Head of Marketing at Staud, it's all about having a purpose-driven mission and relying on a great product and brand. In this episode, Stephanie shares her insights on building a successful brand, the importance of understanding your customers, and the power of community in the fashion and beauty industry.  How is Staud leveraging the creator community and organic content to drive growth? Stefani chats with me about the specific challenges of launching celebrity influencer brands and the need to stay true to your mission.     Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit https://artlist.io/enterprise.  00:00:03 – Stefani’s Journey from Farm to Marketing Success 00:02:58 - Celebrity Brands Impacting Culture Positively 00:06:20 - Factors for Success in Beauty Brands 00:10:20 - Celebrity Brands Without Relying on Celebrities 00:14:24 - Utilizing Influencers to Promote Products 00:16:30 - Fashion and Beauty Industry Community Insights 00:19:23 - Launching Tastemaker Brands: Common Mistakes 00:27:11 - Building Successful Marketing Teams for Brands 00:32:05 - Think of Customers as Humans 00:35:58 - Advice for Young Marketers: Read Daily   Learn More About Staud:  Website: https://staud.clothing   Follow Stefani: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniosullivan/   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

Lance Armstrong might be the first name you think of when you hear the words, “Tour de France,” and sure, he’s certainly a marketing genius in his own right, but he isn’t anywhere near the same level as the OG marketer who turned the French cycling event into the marketing sensation it became. Who is the mystery man behind France’s biggest sports tradition? Meet Geo Lefevre, a 26-year-old writer who just wanted to promote his magazine, L’Auto. Learn how through nothing short of a stroke of genius, Geo decided to take his magazine’s fate into his own hands, creating the idea for a grand cycling tour around France that his magazine would be first on the scene to cover.  Aidan breaks down exactly how Geo’s killer marketing idea propelled L’Auto into 40 years of news excellence and how the Tour de France became a cultural staple for over 100+ years.  What lessons can marketers draw from Geo’s genius ploy? And what can it teach us about the necessity of owning an audience and streamlining communication?  Tune in to find out!   Artlist is an all-in-one platform for video creators, providing you with the highest quality digital assets made by leading artists worldwide. We offer royalty-free music for videos, sound effects, stock footage, video templates, plugins, as well as video editing software. For more information, visit https://artlist.io/enterprise.    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

Join my LinkedIn besties/kickass product marketers Tamara Grominsky, Andy McCotter-Bicknell, and Jason Oakley, hosts of the podcast, “Ready for Launch,” as they take a deep dive into the world of product launches with me.  We’re chatting about everything product marketing and unleashing the BEST tips out there to help you nail your product launch from start to finish.  Do your launches lack originality and planning? Having trouble knowing where to start when it comes to market research? Not sure about the best way to plan and manage your go-to-market strategy?   Don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Me, Jason, Tamara, and Andy are breaking down everything from the importance of product marketing, to the role of competitive intelligence in launch strategies, and the differentiation tactics that can make your launch stand out. By the end of this ep, I guarantee you’ll have all the ingredients you need for a successful product launch.  Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/TMM 00:04:38 - Ingredients for a Successful Product Launch 00:12:23 - Choosing Personas for Product Launch 00:14:17 - Start with Your Launch KPI 00:15:48 - Product Launch Pricing Strategies Decoded 00:22:02 - Product Marketer's Role in Launch 00:25:31 - Prioritizing Product Launches for Success 00:29:09 - How to Align Product Management 00:30:32 - Poaching Customers: Growth Strategy Insights 00:33:46 - Standing Out in Product Launches 00:39:22 - Iterative Launch Strategy for Long-Term Success 00:44:23 - Differentiating Between a Release and a Launch 00:49:25 - Competitor Analysis: Key to Success 00:50:33 - Product Marketing: Not Just Marketing   Learn More about Ready for Launch: Listen to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ready-for-launch/id1730555701 Enroll in the Course: https://maven.com/course-crew/readyforlaunch   Follow Andy:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmccotterbicknell/   Follow Tamara:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/   Follow Jason: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakleyjason/   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

There are only a few episodes of The Marketing Millennials left, and you seriously cannot afford to miss the incredible surprises I have in store for these jam-packed last few episodes. Seriously, EVERYONE I’ve talked to has said that these next eps are some of the ABSOLUTE BEST they’ve heard.  Well err—full disclosure— this is nowhere near the end of the Marketing Millennials, and the above paragraph is a complete lie BUT… did it make you feel more compelled to tune in? Wanna know why you might have felt more intrigued?  Master of psychology and current CEO of the Cialdini Institute, Bas Wouters is here to unravel some of his best-kept secrets for conquering the human psyche. Bas is a globally recognized expert in influence, persuasion, and behavior design. With his online lead generator, he disrupted the Dutch kitchen industry and generated millions in sales. After he sold his company and founded the Online Influence Institute, Dr. Robert Cialdini – the ‘Godfather of Influence’ – asked him to co-found the prestigious Cialdini Institute and serve as its CEO. In this role, Bas helps thousands of influence enthusiasts globally get a YES more often, both offline and online. He talks to me about how you can master the principles of persuasion for your own marketing toolset, uncovering some simple tips into the value of reciprocity, scarcity, liking, and social proof.  Learn how to ethically apply these principles to connect with your audience and drive results. Plus, find out why understanding human behavior is essential for marketers and how it can take your marketing strategy to the next level.   Eager to learn more about the Cialdini methodology? Then don’t forget to check out their 100% FREE Persuasion Power Training for Marketing course.    Digital marketers, meet Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. With Wix Studio you get best-in-class defaults and automations, native integrations, automated emails that track KPIs and more! Less repetition, more growth. Visit wix.com/studio for more information.   00:00:33 - Exploring Marketing, Human Behavior, Psychology 00:03:11 - Uncovering the Secrets of Marketing Principles 00:05:38 - Harnessing the Power of Social Proof 00:10:45 - Boost Conversions Ethically with Principles 00:16:15 - Trigger Reciprocity in Marketing Copy 00:25:20 - Harnessing Scarcity for Effective Marketing 00:29:02 - Using Behavioral Science for Marketing Success   Learn More About the Cialdini Institute:  Website: https://cialdini.com   Follow Bas:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baswouters-cmct/?originalSubdomain=nl   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

Ah, America. Some might say there’s nothing more patriotic than flags, fireworks, and country music, but for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, nothing spells “American Patriot” harder than the man who can shove the most weiners into his mouth. In this solo pod, my BFF, Aidan Brannigan, reveals the story of how four Polish immigrants created one of America’s most beloved 4th of July traditions by just doing what dudes do best—challenging each other to ridiculous contests to prove their masculinity... or in this case, their patriotism.   How did Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs go from zero to hero with the help of a little virtue signaling and one, well-constructed white lie?  From marketing stunt to national icon, Nathan’s proves that sometimes, a little myth-making can go a long way in building brand hype. So grab a bun and join the celebration—it’s time to relish in the story behind the legend.   Digital marketers, meet Wix Studio, THE web platform for agencies and enterprises. With Wix Studio you get best-in-class defaults and automations, native integrations, automated emails that track KPIs and more! Less repetition, more growth. Visit 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

As marketers, it’s easy to think AI is our #1 enemy. But what if I told you, it’s actually your secret superpower?  Stop thinking about AI as your arch-nemesis and start thinking of it as your new best friend. Ross Simmonds, the mastermind digital strategist behind some of the biggest SaaS and cloud companies in the world and the current founder of his digital marketing firm, Foundation, chats with me about the future of AI and content creation. Can AI turn a bad writer into a great one (first of all, let’s hope not; second of all, have you read what Chat GPT writes lately)? And, what are the best AI hacks to repurpose your content for maximum distribution? Ross spills his deepest thoughts on how marketers should be optimizing AI usage before breaking down some of his top hacks for building trust and authority within your community.  Isn’t it time to bust out of obscurity and build your brand into a household name? Then Ross is ready to dish his playbook on exactly how. Tune in now.   Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/TMM   Follow Ross:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosssimmonds/   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 a former Twitter insider believe about the future of capturing the short-form attention span? Sorry. What was that first sentence? I was writing this on my mobile.  When it comes to short-form content, you’re competing with everyone on their phone all the time—and platforms who capture your attention the fastest possess all the power.  Today we’re learning from Ted Harrison, former Head of Production at one of the biggest short-form platforms out there, Twitter.  Ted shares why, no matter how hard you might try, you simply can’t resist the urge to click on clickbait (spoiler alert: it always works), how to think outside the box on the rules of content creation (which he does every day at his new venture, Neue Motion), and what a multi-channel approach can teach us about finding inspiration where you least expect it. Want to captivate your audience’s attention in 5 seconds or less? This is the episode for you.   00:00:40 - Transition from Film to Marketing Success 00:02:39 - Encouraging Innovation at Twitter's Content Strategy 00:05:51 - Biggest Lessons From Working at Twitter 00:14:52 - Capturing Attention in Social Media Video Content 00:25:03 - E-commerce's Growth in Multiple Channels 00:30:26 - Creating Engaging Twitter and Short-Form Content with Depth 00:33:19 - Understanding the Rules of Marketing 00:38:08 - Listen to Content Creators for Marketing Success   Follow Ted:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedaharrison/   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

Discover the secrets behind the success of Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty, as Ari Murray talks with Katie Welch, the CMO of Rare Beauty in this live recording from Marketingland. Learn how Rare Beauty leveraged social media, particularly TikTok, to fuel the popularity of their products and engage with their superfan community. How has Rare Beauty managed to overcome the challenges of balancing distribution at a massive scale while still maintaining a direct relationship with customers?  Katie also explores the advantages of in-house marketing and reveals how Rare Beauty’s mission to tear down perfection in the beauty industry has led to their rampant success. Learn about Rare Beauty's commitment to destigmatizing mental health through their Rare Impact Fund, which donates a percentage of sales to support mental health initiatives. If you’re looking to glean insights into the career path of a beauty marketer and gain valuable advice on how to break into the industry, this one’s a must-listen. Black Crow helps Shopify brands get more value out of their existing tech stack by using AI to uncover patterns that can fuel performance. You can sustainably grow your email/SMS lists, efficiently retarget on Meta, and start seeing additional revenue that you would have otherwise missed in paid marketing and abandonment flows. Visit the link for more information.     00:00:40 - Entering Beauty Marketing 00:02:48 - Navigating the Career Path in Marketing 00:03:33 - Rare Beauty's In-House Marketing Strategy 00:06:36 - Destigmatizing Mental Health Through Beauty 00:12:25 - Rare Beauty Blush Goes Viral 00:14:22 - Understand Your Brand's Unique Selling Proposition 00:17:36 - Key to Successful Marketing: Point of Difference 00:20:34 - Balancing Brand Growth and Customer Ownership   Follow Katie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welchkatie/   Follow Ari:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arimurray/   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

Pedro Pascal might be America’s favorite Daddy, but that didn’t stop Ryan Reynolds from becoming the world’s biggest marketing Zaddy with his wit, charm, and killer entrepreneurial instincts that managed to dominate pop culture over the last ten years.  How did this once B-list comedian manage to rise to the top of the pop culture game? Aidan breaks down Ryan’s scrappy climb to the top, starting with his ingenious grassroots campaign to fund the release of a little-known film called, “Deadpool” which brought his name to the top of the list of Hollywood’s A-Game.  But Reynolds didn’t stop there. From Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, and Wrexham AFC, what made him so successful at brand marketing where other celebrity influencers have failed? Aidan explains how Ryan’s honesty, wit, and personal appeal captured the adoration of audiences everywhere and why he deserves to go down in history as one of the greatest marketers of all time.   Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot. For more information, visit https://www.typeform.com/TMM   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