Fri, 25 November 2022
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Joe and Robert review the latest with Twitter and make predictions on what Twitter is trying to become. Disney is a mess. But the good news? Joe and Robert have some solid ideas on how to fix the mouse. BONUS - a renewed discussion on Apple buying Disney. CMOs are now working on their personal brands, while MrBeast has developed a course for content creators. Raves include the future of email and gratitude. This week's links: Brand Advertisers Leave Twitter Advertiser Pauses Ad Program on Twitter CMOs Invest in Personal Brands --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Artwork provided by DALL-E. |
Fri, 18 November 2022
We start with a review of Twitter. What's the business model going to be? Why should content creators care? And...is there a place for something new? Robert reviews Mastodon and why it makes sense for content and marketing people to take a look at the six-year old company. Plus, more on FTX. What did we learn? Is crypto dead or have we hit bottom? NFT marketplaces are stopping creator royalties. How should content creators adjust their Web3 business models? Rants and raves include Steam gambling and an Epic battle with Apple. This week's links: The Details on the FTX Collapse Marketplaces Drop Creator Royalties --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Artwork provided by DALL-E. |
Fri, 11 November 2022
An indepth look at the state of B2B (business-to-business) content marketing, including the opportunities and action items for marketing professionals. In this special episode, Joe and Robert review: - Focus and killing things. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Tue, 1 November 2022
A special early-episode drop of This Old Marketing where Joe and Robert go through all the latest stories on Elon Musk's Twitter and how it will affect marketing pros and content creators. We cover: - Should Twitter relaunch Vine? This week's links: Is It Meta's Time to Compete with Twitter? --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 28 October 2022
Twitter gets a new Chief Twit, while Meta (Facebook) sees its stock plummet to levels not seen since 2016. Is a drop in advertising to blame or is there something deeper marketers should worry about? MrBeast's content brand could be valued at $1.5 billion dollars. What can we learn from MrBeast's strategy from a content and diversification perspective? Joe leverages a US government ban on China to call for TikTok's removal, while Robert talks about the perils of influencer marketing. This week's links: Biden Bans Semiconductors in China --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 21 October 2022
The formerly known Kanye West (now Ye) buys Parler for (most likely) nothing. Will this lead to more celebs buying media properties? Netflix launches a new ad-supported platform...but will they have enough takers to fill the sponsor slots? And former Internet mayor Steve Case predicts nothing but good things and equality for business startups in the future. Later we will report that Steve Case was wrong again. Rants and raves include a new publishing option and the marriage between the NFL and Amazon. This week's links: Steve Case Predicts the Future Walmart Builds Creator Network NFL/Amazon Announce Black Friday Game --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site.
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Fri, 14 October 2022
In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss how much a content creator can make by platforming on social media networks. Both see that more and more of those billions will be going to the social media networks...not the creators. PayPal makes a rather large error in their terms and conditions. Is this the sign for more financial issues to come? And CNN does yet another rug pull on their NFT program. Both Joe and Robert hope they make the right decision on refunding minters. Rants and raves include a rant on the AI Bill of Rights and a Pittsburgh PR rave. Joe comments about the problem of Web3 community building. This week's links: PayPal Terms and Conditions Issues The Economics of Social Media Accounts Pittsburgh PR Content Marketing --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 7 October 2022
Elon Musk is all over the news, as he finally faces the inevitable...he signed an agreement and must actually buy Twitter. Joe and Robert go through different outcomes as to what becomes of the little blue bird. Fandom just acquired a boat load of content sites for a song from Red Ventures. How big is the opportunity in acquiring media and content sites for brands? Facebook winds down their newsletter plans and Malcolm Gladwell is shocked. In other news, Facebook sells more ads. Rants and raves include Amazon, travel tips, and content marketing careers research. This week's links: Content Marketing Salary Research --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 30 September 2022
Joe and Robert discuss the impending (or ongoing) bear market in the creator economy. This means less sponsorships and different business models for both content marketers and creators. Disney goes all Web3, while social media networks continue to take, take, take. Rants and raves include a Robert downer on the Democratic party (listen first!) and Joe's rant about TikTok going bye bye. This week's links: Interview with Disney CEO on Next-Gen Storytelling Social Media Giants Changing Terms on Creators The 10k Creator Podcast with Joe Pulizzi and Daren Smith --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 23 September 2022
Spotify announced a new audiobook strategy, aiming directly at Amazon (plus Apple and Google). Twitch bans online gambling after a soap-opera type scamming by a popular streamer. But, will it last? ESPN launches a creator network, investing a bucket of pucks into the initiative. Both Joe and Robert agree, it's "meh". And Starbucks launches a new Web3 loyalty program, investing a double bucket of pucks. Rants and raves include purpose and more purpose...plus, the Emmy awards. This week's articles: Twitch Online Gambling Announcement --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |