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In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss two new social media platform launches.  Instagram launches Instagram Stories and LinkedIn launches influencer video.  Content strategy is still in a fight with content marketing, and publishers are still dependent on Facebook.  Rants and raves include the 130-hour work week and sponsored content.  This week's TOM example: The Olympics.

This week's story links:


Instagram Takes A Page From Snapchat And Takes Aim At It Too
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/technology/instagram-stories-snapchat-facebook.html?_r=0


Content Marketing Isn’t A Strategy
http://www.cmswire.com/content-marketing/content-strategist-karen-mcgrane-content-marketing-isnt-a-strategy

Facebook’s Dominance In Journalism Could Be Bad News For Us All
https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/2016/jul/28/facebook-dominance-journalism-world-view

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Direct download: 16-08-07-Episode-143.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss Cisco Systems adding 200 content-related roles to the organization.  B-to-C brands are focusing on "micro-moments" and too many brands think they are doing content marketing when they really aren't doing content marketing.  Rants and raves include Coca-Cola and a huge social media mistake from the US Olympic Committee.  This week's TOM Example: Nationwide Insurance.

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RANTS/RAVES

 

Direct download: 16-08-01-Episode-142.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT

In this week's episode, we cover two major acquisitions that are content marketing related: Yahoo! by Verizon and Dollar Shave Club by Unilever. Medium launches a content marketplace that might be a category killer, and the New York Times content studio is now a full agency (who would have guessed?). Rants and raves include stopping and how publishers love for native advertising may mean that brands will inherit the web.  This week's TOM example: Houghton.

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Yahoo Sells Core Business to Verizon For 4.8 Billion
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/business/yahoo-sale.html?_r=1

Unilever Buys Dollar Shave Club for $1 Billion
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/20/business/dealbook/unilever-dollar-shave-club.html

Medium Is Launching A Creative Exchange for Writers
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/221393947-The-Creative-Exchange-for-Writers

T-Brand Studio Is Now A Full Fledged Agency
https://digiday.com/publishers/beyond-native-ny-times-plans-turn-t-brand-studio-full-fledged-agency/


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Rants and Raves
https://vimeopro.com/user48581009/the-ballad-of-the-dreadnought
http://www.wsj.com/articles/martin-guitar-tries-long-form-branded-content-with-40-minute-documentary-1469206775
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/business/sponsored-content-takes-larger-role-in-media-companies.html?_r=0

 

Direct download: 16-07-25-Episode-141.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:53pm EDT

In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the fascination with Pokemon Go and what content marketers should be considering.  In the advertising world, content marketing still has quite a way to go, and Medium could actually be a fertile testing ground for small publishers and brands.  Rants and raves include great storytelling and the Trump/Pence logo.  This week's TOM example: I Dig Hardware from Allegion. 

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Pokemon Go Inspiring Small Retailers - Has AR Gone Mainstream?
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/pok-mon-go-inspiring-small-retailers-so-has-augmented-reality-gone-mainstream-172478
Direct download: 16-07-17-Episode-140.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, the boys discuss the likelihood of a 1984-type environment for the future of advertising. Content marketing outsourcing has been happening since forever, but Adweek identifies advertising agencies as a new source, and customer experience is a real drag at big brands.  Rants and raves include how stock trading and content marketing are actually pretty similar.  This week's TOM example: Maui Electric.

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WPP Spent $1 Billion with Facebook Last Year

Branding - Keeping Up with Customers Not Competitors Becoming The Greatest Challenge To brands
https://www.bulldogreporter.com/modern-branding-keeping-up-with-customers-not-competitors-is-becoming-the-greatest-challenge-to-brands/

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RAVES:
The Attention Economy and the Demise of Middle Ground
https://www.theguardian.com/media-network/2016/jul/06/attention-economy-demise-middle-ground


THIS OLD MARKETING

 

Direct download: 16-07-09-Episode-139.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss how new media and content marketing are intersecting with a launch by Thrillist and some venture money given to Woven Digital by agency players. Facebook yet again tweaks their algorithm, making it almost impossible for anyone to reach anyone else without paying for it.  Rants and raves include Vice, Buzzfeed and the history of content marketing.  This week's TOM: Tower Records and Pulse! Magazine.

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Thrillist’s Content Marketing Division Is Launching A Booze Focused Site
http://www.wsj.com/articles/thrillists-content-marketing-division-is-launching-a-booze-focused-site-1467194400

Male Oriented Web Publisher Woven Digital Raises 18.5 Million
http://www.wsj.com/articles/male-oriented-web-publisher-woven-digital-raises-18-5-million-1467284400

What Facebook Wants You To Know About Their Changing Algorithm
http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/29/media/facebook-ranking-changes-news-feed/index.html

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RANTS AND RAVES
 
 
Joe
Direct download: 16-07-03-Episode-138.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this week's #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss how Facebook is leveraging native advertising to significantly alter the business model for publishers.  This, in turn, becomes a huge opportunity for brands.  In addition, FB announces that they are starting to pay media companies (and influencers) to create video on their platforms.  In other news, native advertising is booming (who knew?).  Rants and raves include Garrison Keillor and Print.  This week's TOM example: Steelcase. 

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This week's story links:

Did Facebook Just Deliver a Crushing Blow To Native Advertising
 
Paired With….
Facebook Makes A Deal To Pay For Media Companies, Celebrities for Facebook Live
 
2016 Native Advertising Trends For Publishers
 
Tronc Threatens a Nightmare Hellscape of Video Content in New Warning to Employees
 
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RAVES
Direct download: 16-06-27-Episode-137.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this week's #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert talk about brands moving to Facebook's instant articles (in this case, Intel), and how FB needs to do more to help educate marketers and advertisers than their newly launched "creative hub". Podcasting gets a shot in the arm with eBay, and somewhere out there are some very happy, but very disillusioned marketers.  Rants and raves include Snapchat's new magazine.  TOM example of the week: Investools.

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Direct download: 16-06-19-Episode-136.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the Microsoft purchase of LinkedIn, and how every media outlet missed the big story that Microsoft purchased a media company. In another story, we find out that most marketers are using native advertising the wrong way while Facebook reach continues to plummet. Rants and raves include the opportunity for publishers as agencies.  This week's TOM example: Computer magazine startups.

This week's story links:
 
 
 
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Direct download: 16-06-13-Episode-135.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 4:53pm EDT

In this week's #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss a number of acquisitions that occurred this week, including CMI. Mary Meeker's annual Internet Trends Report is out again, and the boys discuss the highlights, while Mondelez does a Pepsi and Red Bull and begins a content marketing approach as profit center.  Rants and raves include Scott Brinker and audio content.  This week's TOM example: Porsche.

This week's story links:

Content Marketing Institute Acquired by UBM
http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2016/06/cmi-acquired-by-ubm/
 
15 Most Important Slides In Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/innovations/wp/2016/06/02/the-15-most-important-slides-in-mary-meekers-internet-trends-report/

Yahoo’s False Prophet - How Marissa Mayer Failed To Turn the Company Around
https://variety.com/2016/digital/features/marissa-mayer-yahoo-ceo-1201781310/

Mondelez Makes Moves To Look More Like A Media Company
http://www.wsj.com/articles/mondelez-makes-moves-to-look-more-like-a-media-company-1464692402


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Direct download: 16-06-04-Episode-134.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 9:51pm EDT