This Old Marketing

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:

Kim Kardashian Crypto Suit

Elon Musk Buys Twitter

Fandom Buys Red Venture Sites

Facebook Ends Newsletter

Meta to Sell More Ad Spots

Content Marketing Salary Research

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Direct download: 22-10-07-Episode-344.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

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:

Disney Goes Web3

Interview with Disney CEO on Next-Gen Storytelling

Social Media Giants Changing Terms on Creators

Is BeReal for Real?

Long-form Content Isn't Dead

Buzzfeed Valuation Dropping

The 10k Creator Podcast with Joe Pulizzi and Daren Smith

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Direct download: 22-09-30-Episode-343.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

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:

Spotify Sells Audiobooks

Twitch Online Gambling Announcement

ESPN Launches Creator Network

Starbucks and Web3

Brands and Purpose

Emmy Award Results

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Direct download: 22-09-23-Episode-342.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

In a special Content Marketing World week episode, Joe and Robert discuss their content marketing presentations in detail and what the future holds of the discipline of content marketing.

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Direct download: 22-09-16-Episode-341.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

In this very special episode, we bring back one of This Old Marketing's most popular episodes: a breakdown of what makes (and breaks) This Old Marketing (the podcast) featuring content entrepreneur Jay Acunzo.

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Direct download: 22-09-09-Episode-340.mp3
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This week Donald Trump's Truth Social made the news concerning runway and SPAC issues. Does Truth and it's parent company have enough money to hold on? And even worse news...Google has a lot to say about it.

In acquisition land, Benioff's Time brand bought Brandcast to launch Time Sites. Robert sees this as a big deal moving forward. Joe believes that these small acquisitions are going to rule the next 18 months.

And what about AI and content? Robert just wrote a report on the future of Marketing AI. Is he right?

In rants and raves, Robert shares a rare Comms research spotlight, while Joe rants about a new NFT marketplace.

This week's links:

Truth's SPAC Down 9%

Truth's Trademark Down

Google Won't Play with Trump

Time Buys Brandcast

AI and Content

Facebook and Cambridge Suit

Comms Research

New NFT Marketplace

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Direct download: 22-09-02-Episode-339.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

Donald Trump's Truth Social is hitting bigger numbers...but are they big enough?

Instagram's changes from social network to content discovery platform is messing with a number of small business models, while YouTube and TikTok block Andrew Tate from the platform.

Google launched a new "really helpful" SEO update that attacks sites that don't answer the question searched for. Will their update really fix anything at all? Probably not.

And...is TikTok monitoring your information? You bet they are.

Rants and raves include the fiasco in Cleveland sports and a review of The Sandman.

This week's links:

Truth Social Numbers Up

Instagram Changes All the Rules

YouTube Bans Tate

Google's Helpful Update

TikTok Security Risk

Pam's LinkedIn Plea for Browns' Fans

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Direct download: 22-08-27-Episode-338.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

Big news as Mailchimp deactivates a number of crypto-based newsletters. We cover what's behind the move and what you need to do about it.

Morning Brew is yet another in line to launch a creator program. What are they doing differently?

A new group-based social network is launched (Niche). But how long will it last?

And Meta (Facebook) launches their metaverse program in France and Spain. And yes, it is the most ridiculous thing you will see today.

Rants and raves include creator burnout and Creem magazine.

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This week's links:

Mailchimp Deactivates

Morning Brew Creator Program

Meet Niche

Zuckerberg's Metaverse

Creator Needs a Break

Creem Magazine Returns

TV or Social Media More Polarizing?

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Direct download: 22-08-23-Episode-337.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

This week Joe and Robert cover the big news out of Disney. Do they really have more subscribers than Netflix? Are they the greatest media company of all-time? (the answer is yes)

Axios sells to Cox Enterprises, creating a local media opportunity that may be unprecedented. At the 5x revenue valuation, the boys ponder how a content marketing division could be valued (revenue or not).

Lyft creates a media division...but the real story is the ongoing diversification of audience and customer revenue.

Rants and raves include online gambling content and whether it's better or worse to work from home.

This week's links:

Disney's Upside Surprise

Axios Sells

Media Exit Multiplier

Lyft's Media Operation

xQc Wagers $685 Million

Malcolm Gladwell on Working from Home

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Direct download: 22-08-12-Episode-336.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT

Twitter is launching a new version of Spaces. Is this the answer to the platform's woes, or is this just another move to find a "non-Elon" acquirer of the business?

Meta discontinues paying media companies as part of their news feed. But good news! They are adding it on the Instagram side. Is Meta searching to find its way or could they be Microsoft from a decade ago?

We are shocked that payola is happening on podcasts. What needs to be done to combat this?

Rants and raves include commentary from Robert about how Meta is actually in a pretty good position after all. Joe raves about Ryan Reynolds new MNTN ad.

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This week's links:

Twitter Launching New Spaces

Meta Ends Publisher Deals

Meta Alters News Feed

Instagram Adds Payment for Reels

Podcast Payola

Meta Not Doing Poorly

Ryan Reynolds' MNTN Ad

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Direct download: 22-08-05-Episode-335.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:00am EDT