Fri, 1 December 2023
Elon Musk's remarks at the recent Dealbook conference show (inconclusive) evidence that he is actually trying to lower X's valuation to such a point to where he can buy the company back (from debtors) at pennies on the dollar. Synthetic (AI) content is on the rise. Google is having major problems with it, and some (experts) say that over 90 percent of all content will be AI generated by 2026. And finally, should creators (and marketers) start thinking about protecting their digital likeness? The boys say yes. Rants and raves include an interesting move by Weibo and Google paying off publishers. This week's links: Joe's Studio Setup Details Here The Rapid Rise of Synthetic Content How Creators Own Their Digital Likeness Google's Publisher Group Shutting Down This week's sponsors: Hubspot's Campaign Assistant is a game-changer for creating marketing campaigns at scale. It quickly turns your key selling points into a cohesive pitch, which helps you deliver knockout emails, ads, and landing pages in minutes. Work smarter, not harder at Hubspot.com/campaign-assistant. ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 24 November 2023
Note: This was recorded before Sam Altman was reinstated at OpenAI. Go figure! Joe and Robert go indepth on the soap opera that is OpenAI, and the ramifications on marketers and content creators. X sees another exodus of advertisers. Is this the end of the road for the former blue bird? And TikTok is now used at a key news source for 30 percent of young adults. Should we be scared? Rants and raves include ideas to save local journalism and Buzzfeed's new business model. This week's links: Paul Roetzer's AI Podcast about the History of OpenAI Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI (added link) X Responds to Advertisers Jumping Ship Media Matters Grills Elon and X BuzzFeed Shifts Business Model This week's sponsors: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 17 November 2023
The new actors' agreement and Meta's newly released guide for political advertisements tell us one big thing - AI content will begin to flourish. Get ready for massive process and job changes in the very near future directly because of these two announcements. In other news, YouTube has ad blockers going crazy with their new AI-sniffer tools. Have we seen the end of ad blockers? In rants and raves, Joe raves about SNAP's CEO and rants about the new ESPN Bet. Robert raves about Mark Ritson's US marketer call-to-arms. This week's links: OpenAI Announces New Agents Program Meta to Require AI Disclosures This week's sponsors: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? ------ StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. StreamYard’s a popular tool amongst livestreamers, video creators, YouTubers, and podcasters – With features like live streaming, webinars, local recordings, screen sharing and more, StreamYard makes it simple to get professional and polished content every time. Sign up today and get a free trial and lifetime discount. ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 10 November 2023
A very special episode where Joe and Robert review their content and marketing predictions from the previous year. Do they make the grade? You need to judge for yourself.
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Fri, 3 November 2023
A special 400th episode of This Old Marketing. And yes, the boys are getting up there! Joe and Robert discuss AI announcements by the US President and Microsoft (launching of Copilot), as well as Google integrating AI into search. For AI to work well, it needs to be working from a correct set of information. Is that the case or should we be worried? Elon holds a company meeting and talks about X doing almost everything. It's too bad that Apple and Google have a head start in this area. And Disney buys out the rest of Hulu. Good thing? Regardless, Disney is having operational challenges. Rants and raves include Joe's new website, IP addresses and Omnicom buying Flywheel. This week's links: Elon's Company Meeting about the Everything App What the Heck is Disney's Problem? IP Addresses Aren't the Answer This week's sponsor: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 27 October 2023
Breaking news as X year-over-year numbers plummet. Can the Elon-run social media site recover? Meta, and more specifically Instagram, is being sued by 33 states. The charge? That the company repeatedly misled the public about the dangers of being on their platform. Joe and Robert discuss the sad truth: Meta puts profits (and addiction) ahead of the future of America. Done and done. And finally, new research suggests that trust in media is at an all-time low (and getting worse by the minute). But there is an opportunity. Rants and raves include the B2B creator, TikTok launches an event, and new DC funding for local news. This week's links: Media Confidence in the US at a Low DC Lawmakers Introduce Local News Bill Marketing Needs More Marketing This week's sponsor: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 20 October 2023
This week the all-knowing Elon announced their "everyone gets charged a dollar" plan. Musk made this sound like it was a "bots" move. Joe and Robert know it's something completely different. Tucker Carlson makes his well-telegraphed move to media company (we called this). What can creators and marketers learn from the move? And marketers are as tense as ever. Is this temporary or just stating the obvious? Rants and raves include a bit of Shakespeare, following by Google and Taylor Swift. This week's links: This week's sponsor: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 13 October 2023
The boys ramp up the show talking about Kendall Jenner's new AI chatbot Billie, brought to you by Meta. Scary? Yes. More to come? Absolutely. Social media sites have been making changes for years that are hurting traffic to media and brand sites. The latest data will bring chills to your web analytics manager. At the same time, X is making some ridiculous moves, including rolling out a new "advertising" program, discouraging links in posts, and barring Linda Yaccarino from any more speaking events. And finally, is Ryan Reynolds responsible for the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce hookup? Find out the truth today. Rants and raves include more on the writers' and actor's strike and a fresh take from Joe on the movie "Dumb Money". This week's sponsors: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? ----- This episode is sponsored by Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. StreamYard’s a popular tool amongst livestreamers, video creators, YouTubers, and podcasters – With features like live streaming, webinars, local recordings, screen sharing and more, StreamYard makes it simple to get professional and polished content every time. Sign up today and get a free trial and lifetime discount. ----- This week's links: Social Media Referrals Going to the Dumpster Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift Writers' and Actors' Strike Update ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 6 October 2023
The boys are back in real-time talking all things X, Google's podcast moves, and how to drive subscriptions. X CEO Linda Yaccarino does the company no favors with her interview at Vox's CODE conference. Ads are down. Usage is down. The only thing that can save X might be Linda's couch pants. Google podcasts is no more. Alphabet decides to cancel the podcast player and move resources over to YouTube. Good move? And new research is out about who exactly is paying for subscriptions these days. What works and what doesn't? Rants and raves include US student debt and the end of the writers' strike. This week's sponsor: Why do all that marketing if you can't close the business? This week's links: Linda Yaccarino at CODE conference YouTube Launches Subscriber Tools MrBeast Spends $120 million on Videos ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 29 September 2023
A special Content Marketing World week episode where Joe and Robert break down their talks from the big event. Robert goes indepth on content marketing's evolution into, just, marketing. Or is it vice versa? Joe goes through 20+ points about how a content marketer can make the transition to full-time content creator (as a business). The boys also entertain a question from Paris (in a van) from Australia. Finally...Joe and Robert make a big announcement. ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 22 September 2023
Can anyone save the media business? Joe and Robert discuss the downfall of big media and where the opportunities are for content marketers and creators. Elon is pivoting X/Twitter to subscription only. Incredibly smart or inherently stupid? Scribe Media is not dead (as reported). Good news? And Google plays with politics and Taylor Swift. Rants and raves include Robert's new book (link below) and how we need to buy differently from creators. This week's links: Google to Require AI Disclosure Taylor Swift's Google Easter Egg Robert's Book Content Marketing Strategy ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 15 September 2023
Is Quibi finally dead? Maybe...but the bigger issue is the "right sizing" of the streaming business as a whole. Valuations and investment continue to go lower. The DOJ's trial against Google begins this week. Will anything stand or will Google continue to shake the regulators? And Amazon decides to kill their periodicals business, putting more media companies and creators out of business. Who's at fault? Rants and raves include the greatest pass in Cleveland history, the Apple iPhone 15 announcement, and CAA selling to Pinault. ----- This episode is sponsored by Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. StreamYard’s a popular tool amongst livestreamers, video creators, YouTubers, and podcasters – With features like live streaming, webinars, local recordings, screen sharing and more, StreamYard makes it simple to get professional and polished content every time. Sign up today and get a free trial and lifetime discount. ----- This week's links: Greatest Pass in Cleveland History ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com.
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Fri, 8 September 2023
Disney, NY Times and CNN are among dozens of major media companies blocking access to ChatGPT. Is this the right move or completely short sighted? Joe and Robert think the latter. At the same time, OpenAI launches their new enterprise product. And Gannett (and others) backtracks on their usage of automated news writing. Is this the right decision? Rants and raves include LinkedIn's new verification partnership with Clear and Charter's problem with Disney. This week's links: ChatGPT Blocked by Media Companies Gannett and Others Pull AI Writing ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com.
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Fri, 1 September 2023
The Next Thing in Content, Amazing Cases, and "If We Had a Job" - Office Hours Special Episode (391)
A very special episode of This Old Marketing where Joe and Robert take questions from LinkedIn. The boys answer such questions as: Which marketing trend died out faster than expected, and which one will come back? Which company/organization is doing content best today? Other than AI, what the next thing in content marketing? If you had to start over from scratch - no network, connections, favors, etc... and you had $10K to build a cash flow positive business making six figures within one year, what would you do and how would you do it? If you weren't on your own - Which business would you go to work for, and why?
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Fri, 25 August 2023
The marketing and advertising recession continues on per a WPP earnings report. Is there an end in site? Will 2024 be better? The boys discuss. Yuga Labs fights with Opensea about crypto revenues. Who is right? And...will crypto winter ever end? Threads web version is "finally" here. Is it too little too late? And finally, Elon scraps blocking in Twitter X. Does it really matter anymore? Rants and raves include the ongoing writers' strike saga and the musical, Six. This week's links: Musk Removes X/Twitter Blocking ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 18 August 2023
What do marketers and creators do about all the fake content? Joe and Robert discuss a slew of AI-generated books, while an 80s horror film that never actually happened goes viral on TikTok. And does Google care about your content as they employ more AI in their searches? The boys discuss a few ways to make sure your content continues to be found. Rants and raves include a gender disparity documentary and a content marketing salary survey. This week's links: Why Goodreads and Amazon Are Becoming Dumpster Fires Zephotha the Fake Movie on TikTok The SEO Apocalypse with Rand Fishkin This Changes Everything Documentary Content Marketing Salary Survey ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 11 August 2023
Big news this week as PENN sells Barstool Sports back to David Portnoy and (in an obvious move) partners with ESPN to create ESPN-branded sportsbooks around the country. Could this be the end of civilization as we know it? Spotify and NPR are killing off podcasts. Is the a good business move or a lack of long-term thinking? And Kai Cenat creates a mob in New York City. Should Kai have known better? In rants and raves, Joe raves about the Barbie movie while Robert rants about media's coverage of the recent Zoom news. ----- This episode is sponsored by Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. StreamYard’s a popular tool amongst livestreamers, video creators, YouTubers, and podcasters – With features like live streaming, webinars, local recordings, screen sharing and more, StreamYard makes it simple to get professional and polished content every time. Sign up today and get a free trial and lifetime discount. ----- This week's links: The Barstool/Penn/ESPN deal on Twitter Why Publishers Are Reducing Podcasts ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 4 August 2023
This week Joe and Robert discuss how every piece of content created has "at least" a little bit of AI in it. Meta blocks news links in Canada. Is this a negotiation tactic or a sign of things to come? The movie Sound of Freedom continues to defy box office expectations. Is this because of a novel marketing approach or something different? In rants and raves, Joe discusses a new content marketing game from Baseball Reference, while Robert talks about Joe. This week's links: Lulu Acquires The Tilt and Creator Economy Expo Stanford Scientists Find that ChatGPT Is Getting Stupider Meta Starts Blocking News Sites in Canada Sound of Freedom: The Full Story ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com.
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Fri, 28 July 2023
The boys go in-depth discussing the Twitter move to X. What's the future of Twitter X and is there a future at all? What does this mean for Threads? Could there be a deal to bring the two together? Rants and raves include the battle for CMS and Marketing AI Institute. This week's links: The Tranformation to the Everything App ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 21 July 2023
This week we cover breaking news from McGraw-Hill Education. MHE made the decision last week to kill their business book division. What does this mean for new business books and the future of business publishing? Elon announces more problems at Twitter, including the fact that they keep losing money AND are cash negative. At the same time, Threads engagement goes down. Does the initial data tell us anything about what will happen to Baby Zuckerberg? And advertising continues to plummet. When will we hit the bottom? Rants and raves include the writer and actor strike and a must-listen-to AI podcast. This week's links: Advertising Continues to Plummet ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 14 July 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger received an extension to stay as CEO until the end of 2026. Joe believes this is just enough time to sell the company to Apple (of course). Robert and Joe discuss what it will take to make that happen. Threads starts laying out advertising guidelines, but should they even do it? Joe says no and Robert says wait. Finally, the Morning Brew talks about what makes media success, but most of all, the advantages for content marketing are clear. Rants and raves include Aretha Franklin's will and the new Star Trek series. ----- This episode is sponsored by Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. StreamYard’s a popular tool amongst livestreamers, video creators, YouTubers, and podcasters – With features like live streaming, webinars, local recordings, screen sharing and more, StreamYard makes it simple to get professional and polished content every time. Sign up today and get a free trial and lifetime discount. ----- This week's links: Analyst Expects Disney to Sell Threads to Launch Branded Content Meta Is Pitching Threads Advertising ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 7 July 2023
The big news of the week is Meta's launch of Twitter-competitor Threads in the United States. Is this finally the Twitter killer we were looking for, or just another also ran? In other news, Snap continues to impress with its new subscription product. Could the company finally have found a paid social model that works? Rants and raves includes Margot Robbie and Barbie with a side of advertising rant from Robert. This week's links: Twitter Backtracks on Logging In Unverified Restrictions on Twitter Tweetdeck for Blue Check Only? Margot Goes Barbie All the Time ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 30 June 2023
A #ThisOldMarketing mid-year special episode where Joe and Robert cover what marketers and content creators should be paying attention to, including:
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Fri, 23 June 2023
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Twitter goes on a brand safety publicity tour, but it won't help their advertising sales. Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk trade threats about an actual cage fight. If it happens, Joe is putting is money on the Zuck. Robert likes Elon's "walrus" play. TikTok is booming with TikTok coins. Who knew? InBev continues to chase mistakes as it just wants to create "beer for everyone." Rants and raves include the US Open and the continuing saga at Reddit. This week's links: ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.com. |
Fri, 16 June 2023
Could it be that the future of the US will get their news from TikTok? Robert and Joe discuss how this can go down a dark, lonely path for many. Google News announces (yet again) that it will launch soon (very soon!). And the creator-friendly site known as Twitter is opening up a flawed advertising model for a handful of people that will pay pennies on the dollar. Rants and raves include the Arnold documentary and the rented land crisis at Reddit. This week's links: Fewer People Getting News, But More from TikTok Google Finally Launches News Product Twitter's New Creator Advertising Program The Arnold Documentary on Netflix ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 9 June 2023
Big news of the week is the PGA tour merging with the Saudi-backed LIV tour. Joe and Robert talk about what this means for brands in the future. Apple launches the Vision Pro. Will there be a long-term market for the product? Rumors again surface about Apple buying Disney. Is this even close to being possible? And Elon announces that Twitter's subscribers can me moved off-platform. Rants and raves include ChatGPT-5 and Tucker Carlson. ----- This episode is sponsored by Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. StreamYard’s a popular tool amongst livestreamers, video creators, YouTubers, and podcasters – With features like live streaming, webinars, local recordings, screen sharing and more, StreamYard makes it simple to get professional and polished content every time. Sign up today and get a free trial and lifetime discount. ----- This week's links: Twitter to Launch Subscriber Offer? Tucker Carlson's New Twitter Show ----- 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, 2 June 2023
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert talk about the 22-word statement from the creators of AI. Simply put, we are in big trouble. WPP launches a content engine with Nvidia that will make the production of ads quicker and easier because of AI. I know...everything we always wanted. Elon continues to push Twitter over the edge, including a big middle-finger to the EU's Disinformation Code of Practice, and the formal outsourcing of their ad unit. And finally, does purpose-driven content have a place with "everybody" brands today? Rants and raves include a fan moment at the Indy 500 and the hope that Peloton has righted the ship. This week's links: WPP Building AI Content Engine Indy 500 Champ Goes Fans First ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 26 May 2023
In this episode, Elon goes full Murdoch, trying to build Twitter into the next Fox News. Advertising continues to plummet for media companies and creators. How long will this ad recession last? There are rumors that Meta will announce a Twitter competitor any time now. Joe and Robert believe this is false news. And TikTok sues Montana in the goofball move of the year (by Montana, not TikTok). Rants and raves include the creator economy middle class and 71 percent of CMOs want more marketing tech budget. This week's links: Instagram to Release Twitter Competitor? Marketers Want More Budget [Research] The Creator Economy Middle Class ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 19 May 2023
The battle for AI continues...this time on the Hill. Sam Altman testified to Congress, doing his best Harrison Ford impression (you'll get the reference after listening). The writers' strike continues, and now includes generative AI at the center. And there is a new product coming out that could solve the copyright battle. Podcasting ads are going gangbusters, while Google is about the change the face of search (maybe). Rants and raves include the Daily Dracula and a lesson about advertising from Dotdash Meredith. This week's links: Copyright and the Writers' Strike DotDash Meredith's New Advertising Model ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 12 May 2023
The next great online battle is that over trust. We are seeing this play out in front of us, first with the news of Tucker Carlson moving from Fox to Twitter, then Elon's "trust nothing" decree, and then as millions flood to follow MrBeast. Google and Microsoft go to battle over AI advertising products that aren't ready for market yet. Rants and raves include Berkshire Hathaway's annual letter and Salesforce's pivot to AI. This week's sponsor is Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. And they make it easy to brand and customize your videos inside the studio before you even go live. This week's links: MrBeast Increases Followers by 20 Million in a Day Google's Generative AI Search Ads Berkshire's Annual Letter to Investors ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 5 May 2023
For only the fourth time in history, Joe and Robert record a live episode face-to-face. Creator Economy Expo (CEX) 2023 brought content creators from all over the world together between May 1st and 3rd. The boys do a complete roundup of the latest creator economy research, as well as an overview of the keynotes at CEX, all inside the Evergreen Podcast Networks studio at CEX. This week's links: 2023 Creator Economy Research from The Tilt ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 28 April 2023
Big media news this week as multiple big name personalities get let go, plus Buzzfeed News decides to shutter its news division. Twitter's verification system is, frankly, all over the place. Elon cannot keep a decision for more than 24 hours at this point. ChatGPT announces new privacy options you didn't even know was a problem. Is AI and content making more or less sense these days? Rants and raves include AI consumer research and a mea culpa from Robert and his take on Bud Light's marketing. This week's stories: Twitter's Botched Verification Bud Light Fires Marketing Execs ----- 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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Thu, 20 April 2023
Elon is back in the news, announcing that Twitter will now report directly into X corp. Is this the X everything app plan or a way to hide expenses? A Drake song goes viral that wasn't really Drake. Joe and Robert discuss the impact of AI parodies from music to text (and what we should expect). Spotify goes non-exclusive with Gimlet. Was this a planned or surprise move? And a new Deloitte survey shows that video games now top the content chart. What other changes in content consumption are ahead? Rants and raves include the movie Air and how B2B content marketing needs to step up. This week's articles: Could Elon Turn a Profit Soon? Video Games Top Content Charts B2B Content Marketing Needs to Bold Up ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 14 April 2023
Bytedance, the owner of TikTok, puts big money behind their Instagram/Pinterest clone called Lemon8. Pushing for a May launch in the states, Lemon8 is going directly after Instagram (and perhaps the US government). Will it succeed in an already crowded social media field? Bud Light gets hate mail from Kid Rock. Is that a good or bad thing? And AI continues to be the leading story in the world of marketing. When will the hurting stop? In rants and raves, Joe raves about a Lin-Manuel Miranda clip, while Robert rants about Twitter (again). This week's sponsor is Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. And they make it easy to brand and customize your videos inside the studio before you even go live. This week's links: Lin-Manuel Miranda/John Kander Clip on Colbert ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 7 April 2023
In this very special episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert go back and forth each sharing the five best decisions they made over their careers that helped them build a loyal audience. While some are no brainers, a few of these will surprise you. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of This Old Marketing. ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 31 March 2023
This week, the boys analyze the surprise announcement from Substack about how they want their customers to also be investors. Is this an innovative or inclusionary move, or a sign that the Substack business model is suffering? Some big hitters move against the proliferation of AI. Good move or too late? Twitter and Meta are both going full-out "verified" and want money from their creators. Is this a necessary evil or something we should ignore? Rants and raves include a prison marathon and an AI rant from Robert. This week's links: Musk and Others Call for Stop to AI ----- 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, 24 March 2023
Oh boy is TikTok in the news this week. Now more than 150 million Americans use TikTok on a regular basis. The US government believes this is a security risk for multiple reasons. But most people aren't talking about the #1 reason (we discuss this). Streaming is down from its lofty levels. Will it continue to dip? We think it might. Is there a new streaming model on the way? And social media is going the way of the DM. What does this mean for marketers? In rants and raves, Joe raves about Rand Fishkin's ChatGPT rant while Robert rants (again) about zero-party data. This week's links: ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 17 March 2023
This week, TikTok is back in the news with an ultimatum from Biden's camp. The SVB collapse takes center stage, and Joe and Robert go into the weeds discussing it. Will Meta be the next AOL? We think the news is overblown. ChatGPT-4 is released and the world turns on its axis. And then there is Ryan Reynolds, who sells Mint Mobile for $1.3 billion, an entirely marketing-driven feet. How did he do it? Let's discuss. In rants and raves, Joe comments about content creation and patience while Robert raves about HBO's "The Last of Us." This week's links: T-Mobile Buys Mint from Reynolds and Team ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 10 March 2023
TikTok is all over the news again. This time, a bipartisan committee has come up with a bill for Biden to ban TikTok. But not just that. It will give executive powers to ban pretty much anything that they "deem" a security risk. Joe and Robert believe this bill goes too far. In other news, Medium makes a "meh" announcement about Mastodon, while this week just about every major tech company launched an AI product. Oh...and tech pub Wired wrote a manifesto for using AI. And it's not bad. Rants and raves include easybib.com and living life without regrets. This week's sponsor is Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. And they make it easy to brand and customize your videos inside the studio before you even go live. This week's links: Wired's Guidelines for Using AI ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 3 March 2023
The godfather is back for the special #ThisOldMarketing 365 reunion show. In this episode the boys break down Meta's new verified subscription program. Could it be that they say good things about Facebook for the first time ever? Substack hits two million paid subscriptions. Is this important for creators? Bing continues to get all the news with its ongoing issues with AI. Could marketing be the answer? And...we bring brack our "Musky Scent" series and talk about Elon's next move. Finally...will TikTok finally go bye bye? This week's links: Jack Launches Twitter Alternative In Praise of Brand Newsletters ----- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 24 February 2023
With Joe on another sabbatical, Robert hosts the amazing Paul Roetzer, the world's foremost expert on marketing and AI content. Robert asks Paul the following: 1. How do you think the development of AI-based search affects brands willingness to make content available to search engines? Will people start putting more of their content behind a gate? 2. From a content and marketing perspective – where are you most BULLISH, and where are you most CONCERNED about the impact AI is likely to have in the short and medium term? 3. I’m going to come back to the question that I asked at MarketingProfs, which is – do you think MarketingAI becomes an OS in the Marketing Department? In other words you Buy Microsoft AI or Amazon AI and it powers your email analytics, headline writing, copywriting, and first-party data pattern matching… OR… Do you think that suite solutions are more likely to just include whatever flavor of AI they buuild into their applications? 4. What are some of the developments in Marketing Artificial Intelligence that we’re NOT talking about? You posted a very interesting thing on Social Media on the assembly and creation of video (https://research.runwayml.com/gen1)- Talk a bit about this development and what ELSE are we NOT talking about that we should be. This week's link: MAICON - The Marketing AI Conference Paul's Book - Marketing Artificial Intelligence Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe to Robert Rose's newsletter at Experience Advisors.
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Fri, 17 February 2023
In this episode, Time and Taboola team up (is that Timeboola?) for a new eCommerce experiment. Is eCommerce the new sponsorship for publishers? The disinformation war is over. Disinformation won. And AI content is changing the business model for creators and the fight for search. Does this open a real opportunity for those who have audiences? Is AI content just a race to the bottom? In rants and raves, Joe loves this new research out about reading fiction, while Robert's viral post on the comma goes, well, viral. This week's links: The Disinformation War Is Over Content Creators Concerned Over AI Content Buzzfeed AI and the Death of Content Reading Fiction Makes You a Better Person Robert's Comma Post on LinkedIn Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 10 February 2023
In this very special episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert break down the good, the bad and the ugly for social media platforms in 2023 and beyond, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter and more. This week's sponsor is Streamyard. StreamYard is the easiest way to create content right in your browser. You can multistream to your social media platforms, host a weekly show with special guests, create webinars, record podcasts with local recordings, create videos and more. And they make it easy to brand and customize your videos inside the studio before you even go live. Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 3 February 2023
More ChatGPT news this week, as Microsoft works to integrate the AI tool into Bing, while Buzzfeed's stock soars as the company announces their new work process that includes ChatGPT. It's earnings time, as Spotify and Meta both announce...and bounce. What's Spotify's new podcast plan? Can Meta make a comeback? And the boys get bullish on LinkedIn, as their newsletter plan jumps 10x in the past year. Rants and raves includes MrBeast and streaming competition. This week's story links: Buzzfeed Announces ChatGPT Play LinkedIn's Big Newsletter Play Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 27 January 2023
This friday is the last day to save $500 at Creator Economy Expo. Register here and save an extra $100 by using coupon code TOM. This week the boys discuss a breaking story about OpenAI and Kenya. The memes are everywhere. Spotify is laying off six percent of its workforce. Are they signaling something about a podcast bear market we should know about? The DOJ is coming down hard on Google. Are they five years too late? Rants and raves include the story behind the media layoffs, and more on Joe's LinkedIn experiment. This week's story links: Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 20 January 2023
The past few weeks have been everything ChatGPT and AI. Joe and Robert cover multiple AI lawsuits, as well as Microsoft's $10 billion dollar bet on OpenAI. JPMorgan forgets to do major due diligence in its content marketing purchase, while Parler seems to be saying bye bye. In "musky scent" Elon has a garage sale. Oh...and the boys are still arguing about the definition of content marketing. This week's links: Brand Publishing vs. Content Marketing Higher Headcount Bad at Twitter --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 13 January 2023
In this very special This Old Marketing episode, Joe and Robert peel back the curtain and talk about their business models. What's working? What's changed? What's next? What can you learn? The gents hold nothing back in this very special episode. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 6 January 2023
The big "leak" this week is Apple's announcement about an AR/VR device that is sure to be more cumbersome and uglier than anything Meta could launch. And with a battery life of one hour, who knows what will happen? META gets fined $400 million in the EU over ad targeting practices. Zuckerberg wrote a personal check. In "Musky Scent," Twitter stops paying rent and keeps firing people. And Microsoft looks to integrate Chat GPT into Bing. Bing is still around? Rants and raves includes a content marketing book launch by Noom and another Nielsen rant by Robert. This week's links: Twitter Ads Political Advertising Again More Executives Leaving Twitter Nielsen's New Measurement Product --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 30 December 2022
In our big year-end predictions episode, Joe and Robert review their missed 2022 marketing predictions...and then unleash 10 new marketing predictions that are sure to be wrong. The boys discuss: - The fate of TikTok And much, much more. This week's sponsor: Riverside.FM: Do you podcast, or need high quality audio, but maybe haven’t found that recording solution that really works for you? If you will, give Riverside.FM a try. Just go to Riverside.FM and use code JOE30 for a 30 percent discount off any Riverside membership plan. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 23 December 2022
We add music to our "Musky Scent of Twitter" segment, featuring Elon in all his glory...banning social competitors while Elon thinks about resigning. Trump NFTs are a big hit. What worked? What didn't? Does this mean a comback is in store for tokenization? Spotify begins its big challenge to Apple and Amazon with Spotify Creator Studio. Rants and raves include a big sale for Theorists, Inc., and a yuletide poem that is not to miss. This week's sponsors: Acrolinx: With the Content Governance Playbook by Acrolinx, we’ll explore the discipline of content governance — a systematic approach to achieving and maintaining your company’s content strategy and measuring its success. Download it free now at https://www.thetilt.com/acro2. Riverside.FM: Do you podcast, or need high quality audio, but maybe haven’t found that recording solution that really works for you? If you will, give Riverside.FM a try. Just go to Riverside.FM and use code JOE30 for a 30 percent discount off any Riverside membership plan. This week's links: Twitter Bans Social Media Competitors Theorists, Inc. Sells to Lunar X --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 16 December 2022
Breaking news as the US Government bans TikTok on all government employee devices. In addition, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers put forth a bill to end TikTok's existance on all devices in the United States. Will this actually happen? Will TikTok be sold? What will the EU do? Get all your answers in this episode. In our weekly Musky Scent update, Elon might buy Substack, and can liberal Twitter ever let go? And finally, yet another creator economy software company begins cutbacks. Are there more to come? Rants and raves include a shrinking Tesla and a Chief Revenue Officer Role at The Martin Agency. This week's sponsor is Acrolinx: The free guide, Content Strategy for the Modern Enterprise from Acrolinx, focuses on the content part of building an enterprise-wide content strategy. Even if you already have a content strategy, there’s no time like the present to make sure it’s still serving your business goals and growing with your business. Download the Acrolinx “Content Strategy for the Modern Enterprise: The Ultimate Guide to Designing an Effective Strategy” today. This week's links: Crypto Lawsuits Go After Celebs US Lawmakers Look to Ban TikTok The Senate Votes to Ban TikTok for Government Employees Liberal Twitter Can't Stop Using It Jellysmack Lays off Eight Percent Martin Agency Announces CRO Role --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 9 December 2022
Another crazy Twitter update...plus, will ChatGPT take over the world? All the talk this week was about the pros and cons of the new AI content tool that "may" replace humans and lead to a new reality. Robert and Joe have their own thoughts. GE does a first with a takeover of the New York Times. Good move? And the boys talk about another warning toward a full ban of TikTok. Rants and raves include a deceptive online gambling ploy and a huge issue with Gartner. This episode is sponsored by The Stripped-Down Guide to Content Marketing from John Egan. Get your copy today. This week's links: A Marketer's Experience with ChatGPT Kick Owned By Stake Is a Problem --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 2 December 2022
So much Twitter news to cover. Twitter PR (or whoever is left) creates a blog post that says everything is actually okay. In the meantime, brands are still concerned about their safety on Twitter, especially with the botched verification process. Layoffs and resignations abound. Does all this create a special opportunity for those who stay on the platform? At the same time, Post News, Mastadon and Hive are all growing like crazy. In other news, Pinterest kills its creator rewards program. Are there more to come? Rants and raves include the 10 best books to read and Ben Affleck. This week's links: How Much Brand Safety Is There on Twitter? More Layoffs and Resignations at Twitter Post News: A Twitter Alternative? Pinterest Kills Its Creator Program Ben Affleck and Artists' Equity --------- 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, 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. |
Fri, 16 September 2022
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. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 9 September 2022
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. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week. |
Fri, 2 September 2022
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: --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 26 August 2022
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: Instagram Changes All the Rules Pam's LinkedIn Plea for Browns' Fans --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Send us your Rally.io ID at ThisOldMarketing.site and get $20 in $TILT and $IDEA coin for a podcast review. |
Fri, 19 August 2022
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. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. This week's links: TV or Social Media More Polarizing? --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Send us your Rally.io ID at ThisOldMarketing.site and get $20 in $TILT and $IDEA coin for a podcast review. |
Fri, 12 August 2022
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: Malcolm Gladwell on Working from Home --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 5 August 2022
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. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. This week's links: Instagram Adds Payment for Reels --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 29 July 2022
TikTok continues to dominate tech as Meta, Snap and Twitter all slump. But...is TikTok due for a correction? Instagram changes their algo and a million influencers cry simultateously? Will Insta revert to the old or are they only focused on TikTok? And advertising revenues are projecting down. Are we heading deeper into a depression? This week's links: SEC Launches Probe Against Coinbase TikTok Creator Factory May Be Broken --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 22 July 2022
Joe and Robert break down the latest Netflix results and the launch of their ad-supported model. And apparently TikTok is going to replace Google for search, while all designers and artists are afraid of AI. This week's articles: TikTok Is the New Google for Gen Z DALLE 2, AI and Graphic Design --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 15 July 2022
Oh...in a spicy social media slugfest, Joe and Robert discuss what will happen now that Elon Musk has turned his back on Twitter. Spotify buys Heardle, but have they figured out their "real" business model? Bloomberg sure doesn't think so. And the boys go at it again on the future of Clubhouse. They agree it's only mostly dead. Rants and raves include a new podcast network formula and NASA shots. This week's links: Is Spotify's Model in Trouble? Should Netflix Launch a Theme Park? Netflix Partners with Microsoft --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 8 July 2022
This episode is all about being banned. From R Kelly's scrubbing from Spotify and YouTube, to CSN's return to Spotify, and China's serious ban on more than 30 different categories of content. Joe and Robert talk about what marketers and creators need to do now to prepare for the erasing to come. Rants and raves include Hank Green's Vidcon presentation and how to survive without a platform AND the difference between building an audience and building a community. This week's articles: Crosby, Stills & Nash Return to Spotify --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 1 July 2022
This week we breakdown The Tilt's 2nd Annual Creator Economy research. What makes a successful content creator? How long does it take? Why do creators do what they do? Twitter launches yet another new program, this one likely to do nothing at all. And Better Homes & Gardens halts print for a portion of their audience. Robert thinks this is a test to see if subs will continue if they kill print. He could be right? Rants and raves include social media influencer spend and Amazon as your dead grandmother. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. This week's links: Twitter Launches New Advertiser Program --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 24 June 2022
Twitter announces their new long-form content initiative called Notes. Joe and Robert discuss how Twitter is carving out a possible "super-app" opportunity, specifically focused on content creators. It could work. Facebook unleashes a hundred new ideas to help creators monetize the platform. Talky talk talk talk. Rants and raves include amazing Web3 use cases and PritchardCon. This week's links: Snap's CEO Thinks Twitter Can Be Super-App Facebook's Creator Monetization Ideas --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 17 June 2022
Joe and Robert detail the latest Web3 and crypto bad news. But could now be the very best time to invest your time and talent? Canada unleashes a controversial law that seems like way more problem than solution. Facebook engages in another rug pull. Can we ever trust Meta again? (the answer is no) Rants and raves include when it's time to stop your content and bringing back AOL. This week's links: When To Pull the Content Creator Plug The Cure for Imposter Syndrome --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 10 June 2022
As the boys dive head first into Mamby Pamby Land, they discuss whether Elon is hot or cold for Twitter. This week's links: Recession Not Bad for Creators --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 3 June 2022
More shenanigans at Meta with not one but two executives leaving. Twitter crumbles under the weight of Elon as more employees seek to leave. Media companies are leaving pay-wall strategies for sponsorships, while more regulations coming for Web3. Rants and raves include the Michelob Ultra guy and social media rulings. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. This week's links: Media Companies Move to Sponsorships --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 27 May 2022
Is Seth Green's missing BAYC NFT an actual thing, or is it part of a larger marketing conspiracy. Conan sells Team Coco to SiriusXM for $150 million. Will we see more? Absolutely. Politicians gang up against Google and Facebook over antitrust concerns. Probably nothing. In rants and raves, Joe comments on a16z's State of Crypto Report and the latest creator economy report. Robert rants about Google as a common carrier. Special thanks to our sponsor Superside, hassle-free design at scale. TOM listeners get a $3,000 credit by signing up at this link. This week's links: Antitrust Violations for Google/Facebook --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 20 May 2022
This episode could be our ticket to Webby fame. You'll just have to listen to be sure. We, of course, go through the latest Twitter disaster that is Elon Musk, and then detail the new THE Spotify NFT integration. All that, and Netflix is getting into live streaming. Who knew? Rants and raves include a TED Talk from the Instagram CEO and more Star Trek. Special thanks to our sponsor Superside, hassle-free design at scale. TOM listeners get a $3,000 credit by signing up at this link. This week's links: 20 Percent Spam Accounts on Twitter --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 13 May 2022
Joe and Robert do an overview of the crazy week in crypto. Is this an opportunity or has Web3's time come to pass? The New York Times and Disney release earnings and the boys run through the highlights. The Wall Street Journal says NFTs are dead. Other sources say the WSJ didn't do their homework. Who's correct? And Instagram launches a test NFT program. Good move? Rants and raves include Starbucks moving their rewards program to Web3 and a rant on personalization you don't want to miss. This week's links: Wall Street Journal Is Dead Wrong --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 6 May 2022
A special episode covering the latest content creator/content entrepreneur research from The Tilt as Joe and Robert head out to Creator Economy Expo (CEX). Data points include- - How long until content creators get to revenue. - How long to financial independence. - What are the aspects that move a content creator to a content entrepreneur. - Key points for both content marketers and content creators to consider. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 29 April 2022
The Elon/Twitter saga continues. Joe and Robert break down the real reason why Elon is trying to buy Twitter. Ad spending is mostly up at MSFT, Meta and Google. Is this the golden age of advertising? The subscriber model is getting a lot of hate lately, but there is still hope. Rants and raves include an interesting NFT launch and a try at Gen Z social media. This week's links: Twitter Mulls Ad-Free Platform Morning Brew Gets to 4 Million Subs --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 22 April 2022
While the Elon Musk/Twitter saga rages on, Robert and Joe cover major changes (or not) in the native advertising/sponsored content industry. In other news, Netflix's subscriber loss is a warning sign for streaming paid media. And...Rolling Stone goes creator economy. What does that mean for the brand and for media in general? Rants and raves includes a content entrepreneur story from AdWeek and analysis on whether web scraping is legal. This week's links: Netflix Looks at Ad-Supported Model Rolling Stone Goes Creator Economy Rolling Stone MrBeast Case Study Integrity and Sponsored Content Influencers Are Becoming Entrepreneurs --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 15 April 2022
It's breaking news time as Joe and Robert discuss Elon Musk's intent to purchase Twitter. CNN+ looks more like CNN minus as the new project begins cutbacks after barely starting. Coinbase will partner with BAYC on a film project. Robert is not impressed. Meta begins their metaverse project with price gouging, while BeReal is the new social app darling. Rants and raves includes true quality content and the dark side of content marketing. This week's links: Jack Dorsey's First Tweet Does Nothing Marketing Dive Sponsored Research --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 8 April 2022
Robert and Joe discuss what happens to Twitter now than Elon put one percent of his net worth into the company. Podcasting is down, but is that a problem? And the boys predict that Web3 will soon be dominated by a centralized player. Is that bad? Probably not. This week's links: YouTube to Launch Podcast Player Podcasting Stats See First Drop Tech Startup Doesn't Mention NFTs or Web3 Journalists and Personal Brands --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 1 April 2022
Well, Joe and Robert are finally seeing their 10-year prediction come to fruition. It seems that just about every tech company out there is turning into a significant media company. This week, the boys share the news about Hubspot's creator network, Wendy's does a Meta bacon fake, while a BAYC owner launches a bored restaurant. And...what's up with Vimeo and their pricing? This week's links: Wendy's and Meta Partner on a Cheeseburger Big Money with a Small Audience Jay Acunzo's Accountability Program --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 25 March 2022
Yuga Labs gets $450 million, giving it a $4 billion dollar valuation. Robert is suspect whether the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and CryptoPunks owner can drive that much value. Joe, of course, completely disagrees. Rants and raves includes an amazing Web3 piece from the New York Times and a rant about what channels Web3 creators will use to communicate with fans. This week's links: --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 18 March 2022
In this episode, the boys discuss the future of NFTs and content marketing, the mixture of HBO and Discovery, Web3 gimmicks and the normalization of podcasting. Rants and raves include more Nielsen drama and Yuga Labs buying CryptoPunks. Links this episode include: Acura Launches New NFT Program Lacoste Goes Metaverse with Minecraft Yuga Labs Buys CryptoPunks/Meebits --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 11 March 2022
After the launch of the very successful Disney+, mouse executives have decided to screw the entire thing up by offering an ad-supported streaming option. Good job! One anonymous user just got an $8 million dollar loan backed by CryptoPunk NFTs. What does this mean for crypto and NFT marketing? Netflix buys a game maker in news from the obvious, while the knitting community goes to threads over a content creator. Rants and raves include a knock on Slack and quality Disney data. Links this episode: --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 4 March 2022
This week we discuss the Russia/Ukraine conflict and the impact on crypto and media coverage. M&A continues to go crazy as Epic Games buys Bandcamp. Elsewhere, Salesforce goes NFT and their employees revolt. And as expected, TikTok announces the move to 10-minute videos. What's next? Infinity. Rants and raves include NFTs for access and a podcasting toy for white guys. Links this Episode: Attend CEX - Creator Economy Expo Salesforce Accounces NFT Cloud Service SF Employees Protest NFT Service Podcast on NFTs for Access with Mike Stelzner and Joe Pulizzi Coinbase Super Bowl Ad Controversy Podcast Toy for White Guys - SNL h/t Tom Webster for the episode title. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 25 February 2022
In this very special #ThisOldMarketing episode, Joe and Robert take a deep dive into the Web3 universe. They cover:
- The evolution from Web1 to Web2 to Web3. Links this episode: Why Brands Need to Pay Attention to NFTs Attend CEX - Creator Economy Expo --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 18 February 2022
In this episode Joe and Robert run through the Super Bowl ad winners and losers. There may be some surprises. Spotify buys more and more podcast companies as it makes a business model shift. And Binance, of all companies, takes a $200 million dollar stake in Forbes. Rants and raves include Andrew Davis' video prowess and a Web3 comparison to John D. Rockefeller. Episode Links - Register for Creator Economy Expo --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 11 February 2022
The boys cover the ongoing Spotify/Joe Rogan saga, while Robert's new book title should be "Epic Marketing Rant." The continuing soap opera at Spotify calls into question the editorial control needs of a platform. And yes, platform also means media company. Buzzfeed outs the BAYC founders. Was this the right thing to do? And, really? Buzzfeed? More than 50 percent of all ad spending in 2022 will go to three companies. Joe thinks we need to start supporting small, niche content creators. And we have three company examples experimenting with the Metaverse. Well, not really. In rants and raves, Joe comments about the ability to create IP and NOT own an NFT, while Robert delivers an epic rant around marketing measurement. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 4 February 2022
The Spotify/Joe Rogan situation seems to be gaining momentum as more musicians and podcasters dump the platform for Apple pastures.
Wordle wiggles seven figures out of the New York Times, while product analytics company Pendo went out and purchased themselves a media company as the M&A market heats up. In rants and raves, Robert complains yet again about zero-party data. Joe comments on the early nature of NFTs, and begs Mark Ritson for more curiosity. Robert's book recommendation: The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. image: Getty Images |
Fri, 28 January 2022
Neil Young gives the finger to Spotify, while influencers and content creators fight for naming rights. In today's episode, Neil Young takes a stand against Joe Rogan and Spotify. Will it work and does it matter? And...right-wing commentator Joe Bongino gets booted from YouTube. Do they have the right, and what's the long-term play? We discuss the meaning of influencers versus creators as McDonald's goes influencer, Trump Social goes searching, and Forbes gets into the creator economy. And finally, Tom Brady launches his new crypto NFT project. Yes, we are going back to the year 2000. In rants and raves, Joe raves about Andy Weir's new book, and Robert rants about Google and ad privacy. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 21 January 2022
In this week's news, Microsoft buys Activision for $69 billion (are you kidding me?). Is this important and why should creators/marketers care? There is a new bill on the hill about data and advertising. The only thing we know for sure is that first-party data is more important than ever. Get those emails ready to go! Google/YouTube drops YouTube Originals. Can Google commit to anything? Was this a sound decision? Joe raves about a Web3 chart and reviews the online battle for Web3 between Prof G and Packy McCormick. Of course, both Joe and Robert have a take. Robert then raves about Edelman's new trust report. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Podcast image: Universal Pictures |
Fri, 14 January 2022
This week, Joe and Robert cover The New York Times purchase of The Athletic. The good, the bad and the very ugly. All in all, we're thumbs up. The Information says media valuations are down except for paid subscription models. True? Well, not really. LinkedIn is going all newsroom. Will this finally be the move that vaults LinkedIn to B2B media king? Will their social audio feature help? Oh...and Jake Paul launches a sports drink while a reality star sells her farts as NFTs (you can't make this stuff up). In rants and raves, Joe comments on the Great Resignation and a big deal in NIL sports. Robert then goes old school with Harvard Business Review. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. |
Fri, 7 January 2022
All the wrong 2022 content predictions in one place. From Robert - - Content Marketing and Marketing Content Operations Merge This Year - and become overall MarketingOPS. From Joe - - Multiple tech companies turn into large media enterprises. --------- 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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