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Send us Fan Mail Three Marketing Campaigns You Should Steal We’re breaking down three real campaigns that drove results and how you can “steal” the strategies for yourself. You’ll walk away with practical, ready-to-use ideas you can plug into your own marketing. Cocktail: Hello Sun Aloe isn’t just for sunburns or houseplants; it’s also a surprisingly versatile cocktail ingredient. Bartenders love...

Send us Fan Mail Is Direct Mail Marketing Worth It? If you could achieve an 80 to 90% open rate on your next marketing campaign, would you go for it? Even if it’s a direct mail campaign? In this episode, we’re exploring whether direct mail still works in 2025, what the data shows and our thoughts on the topic.  Brandy Alexander  The Brandy Alexander is a creamy, decadent cocktail that gained popul...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re highlighting our Account Supervisor, Catelin Drey. She manages clients and is our resident office extrovert.  Elevate your marketing with our blog's exclusive tips, tricks and FREE resources! 🤩 https://blog.antidote71.com/    We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below, or join us on our social media platforms. 👇 LinkedIn:   /...

Send us Fan Mail Is Podcast Advertising Worth It? Podcast advertising has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry, but does it work for B2B? In this episode, we're exploring the role of podcast ads in a modern marketing strategy.  The Appletini was first crafted in the 1990s at Lola’s in West Hollywood, quickly becoming a pop culture staple ( Scrubs and Sex and the City ). While it sometim...

Send us Fan Mail This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at our 71 Shirts internship. Megan will share what it was like to step into an internship where you’re not just shadowing, you’re running a real eCommerce business. Hugo Spritz A refreshing twist on the classic spritz, the Hugo Spritz originated in northern Italy in the early 2000s. Created as a lighter, more floral alternative to the A...

Send us Fan Mail We’re exploring what sets LinkedIn Ads apart from other platforms and who should actually be using them. Riley will share key insights on how to create effective LinkedIn campaigns when you’re just starting out. Riley Collins This cocktail is our twist on a classic Tom Collins, customized to suit our guest Riley’s unique palate. We swapped out a few ingredients to better reflect h...

Send us Fan Mail Elevate your marketing with our blog's exclusive tips, tricks and FREE resources! 🤩 https://blog.antidote71.com/    We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments below, or join us on our social media platforms. 👇 LinkedIn:   / antidote-71      Instagram:   / antidote_71      Facebook:   / antidote71agency      - Hosts: Rich Mackey & Catelin Drey P...

Send us Fan Mail What is The Attention Economy? This week, we’re asking one of the biggest questions marketers face in 2025: How do you actually stay seen when no one has any attention to give? We’ll talk about what today’s “attention economy” really means, the content that’s working, where most brands waste their time and how to earn attention instead of fighting for scraps. Frozen Limoncello Dro...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into a question every marketer and business owner seems to be asking: Should your brand be on TikTok? We’ll unpack what factors matter when deciding if the platform is right for you, how to avoid chasing trends just for the sake of it, and what makes a TikTok presence work for the brands that get it right. Cocktail: Rob Roy The Rob Roy is essentially a Scot...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re speaking with a prominent figure in the Siouxland community, Alex Watters. We’ll discuss his personal journey and how he contributes to helping the Siouxland community every day. Manhattan  The origin of the Manhattan cocktail is a bit of a mystery. The most popular story says it was created in the 1870s at the Manhattan Club in New York. Some believe Dr. Iain Mar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re breaking down what it takes to set up a HubSpot CRM. We’ll talk through what steps you can skip if you’re in a rush, what’s worth taking your time on, and how long the process typically takes for small to mid-sized businesses. Tom Collins  This cocktail first appeared in the 1876 edition of Jerry Thomas’ Bar-Tender’s Guide. While the type of gin wasn’t speci...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what goes into creating compelling content? Meet Zac Hazen, our Content Specialist, as we shine the spotlight on his journey, creative process and what fuels his passion for content marketing. #cocktailrecipes #marketingpodcast #emailmarketing #emailmarketingtips Elevate your marketing with our blog's exclusive tips, tricks and FREE resources! 🤩 https://blog.an...

Send us Fan Mail Marketing often presents ethical dilemmas that challenge professionals to balance business goals with moral responsibility. These dilemmas can range from issues of privacy and data protection to the truthfulness of advertising claims and the impact of marketing strategies on vulnerable populations. As marketers, we must constantly evaluate our actions and decisions, asking ourselv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Nicki Werner, Owner and Director of Brewery Operations and Sales at Jefferson Beer Supply. We dive into the unique marketing challenges that come with running a brewery, from standing out in a crowded craft beer market to connecting with locals and visitors. We also get to know Nicki, a vibrant part of the Siouxland community, and hear why her pass...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Cocktails, Tangents, and Answers , we sat down with Jesse Glade from Antidote 71 to vent about the web design trends that seriously need to die. We called out everything from the confusing layouts of Brutalist web design to those relentless pop-ups nobody asked for. And don’t get us started on scroll hijacking. Jesse broke down why these trends don’t just annoy...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Cocktails, Tangents & Answers, we’re asking what's the worst marketing advice we’ve ever heard, and why is it so bad? Cocktail: Lemon Drop Ingredients • 2 ounces vodka • 1/2 ounce triple sec • 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed • 1 ounce simple syrup • Garnish: sugar rim Directions 1. Coat the rim of a cocktail glass with sugar and set aside (do this a few...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Cocktails, Tangents & Answers, we’re handing the mic to Rich Mackey, President and Owner of Antidote 71. He’ll talk with Catelin to discuss his career journey and other awesome perspectives on the industry. Tune in now!

Send us Fan Mail Connected TV (CTV) advertising has exploded in popularity, but many people believe you need a massive, five-figure budget to get started. In this episode of Cocktails, Tangents & Answers , we’re breaking down what’s fact, what’s fiction and what options actually exist for businesses that don’t have $10K to drop on a single ad campaign. Ingredients: 2/3 oz Absolut Elyx vodka 1/...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re examining three of the most controversial ads we’ve ever encountered. We’ll analyze why they missed the mark, the backlash they sparked, and what important lessons marketers can draw from each one. From tone-deaf messaging to campaigns that completely misunderstood their audience, these ads prove how quickly things can go wrong when brands don’t read the room. Gin...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're highlighting a few of the most overhyped marketing trends. These are the things "marketing gurus" will insist generate millions in revenue simply by making this one easy change! Spoiler alert: there's no single trend that can drastically alter the entire trajectory of your company. Some tactics only work in very specific niches, and others? Wel...

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Send us Fan Mail How Can AI Help Improve Your Email Marketing Strategies? This week, we're diving into how AI can take your email marketing strategies to the next level. AI is changing the game for marketers, from crafting smarter subject lines to optimizing send times and personalizing content at scale. We’ll break down practical ways you can use AI to boost engagement, improve open rates an...

Send us Fan Mail Luke Eggebraaten on Marketing Challenges and Success in the Excavation Industry This week, we’re joined by Luke Eggebraaten, founder of a construction-focused digital marketing company. Luke takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, the distinct challenges of marketing in the excavation industry and the strategies he’s used to drive success. Scotch & Soda is a classic high...

Send us Fan Mail Danell Taylor Joins the Show! We welcome Danell Taylor, also known as Omaha Fattie, back to the show to discuss how things have been since our last conversation. We’ll explore what it’s really like to be a social media influencer and the partnerships and relationships he’s developed along the way. Cocktail: Japanese Slipper The Japanese Slipper is a cocktail made with Midori, Coin...

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