FiredUp! - The Startup Marketing Podcast

In every episode we have asked our guests to share their trend predictions for the upcoming year. Trend prediction is a practice we at Firebrand look forward to as well so on this special episode of the podcast, the team is sitting down to look back on the trends we predicted for 2023 and what we expect to come out of 2024. This week, episode 16 of the Fired Up! Podcast is about our 2024 industry...

So many startups share the common dream of starting their own category and it's not hard to see why. It sounds so much more appealing to strike out on your own and define a new space instead of fighting for attention in a crowded field. But, is category creation all it's cracked up to be? Today’s guest, Kashif Mahbub has experience in creating multiple categories for different startups a...

While the landscape of tech news is changing, there are some things that remain consistent in their ability to work effectively. Today’s guest, Travis Van, founder of Tech News, shares actionable insight into what we should be focusing on and what to avoid through the lens of tech PR to keep up with the times. This week, episode 14 of the FiredUp! podcast is about the latest tech PR tactics.  Down...

Name a bigger challenge than marketing to an audience that rejects the very idea of marketing. Engineers are known for sniffing out the BS and blocking unwanted marketing efforts from even entering their stratosphere, creating roadblocks for startups that sell to developers. Today’s guest, Erik Dietrich, CEO of Hit Subscribe joins us to share the “right way” to get through to developers through au...

PR measurement has evolved from the early days of media clippings to industry recognized frameworks and best practices. And measurement tools are advancing in a way that allows companies to holistically evaluate outcomes of their efforts for awareness, reputation, and lead generation. Richard Bagnall, Co-managing Partner of CARMA and board director at AMEC joins us today to share his wealth of kno...

As a startup, data is one of the things that you’ve got in your toolbox that can help you level up and drive consistent coverage. On episode 11 of the FiredUp! podcast, our own Ian Lipner, Senior VP of Firebrand breaks down the basics of data storytelling! Download A Startup’s Guide to Attribution . Learn how to track the performance of each of your marketing channels and see how they influence le...

The first 90 days are arguably the most important for a new CMO as it sets the tone for the type of leader they’re going to become. Often new marketing leaders are met with a laundry list of tactical ideas that if the focus is on checking off the boxes instead of gaining awareness and driving revenue, the role will quickly turn into a tactical rather than strategic one. On episode 10 of the FiredU...

Finding an agency already established in the market you’re looking to enter into or expand into is key to the success of your business. That's why Firebrand has partnered with CommsCo to help US and UK startups and scaleups launch in each other’s markets as seamlessly as possible. On episode 09 of the FiredUp! podcast, Ilona Hitel, founder of CommsCo breaks down what is happening in the UK te...

Creativity is essential when it comes to standing out with your marketing. It will help your startup cut through the noise and quickly capture your customer’s attention. On episode 08 of the FiredUp! podcast, Doug Zanger, founder of Creative Bohemian shares the importance of incorporating creativity into your marketing! Download A Startup’s Guide to Attribution . Learn how to track the performance...

Attribution tools help us provide a complete picture of the customer journey and the precise touchpoints that lead to sales. On episode 07 of the FiredUp! podcast, Jamie Hallitt, Head of Growth at Ruler Analytics shares how using attribution can help us quantify the success or failure of our marketing efforts.  Download A Startup’s Guide to Attribution . Learn how to track the performance of each...

Building and managing a marketing team for a late-stage private company is a high wire act. It takes a skilled marketer to conceive and manage campaigns that project the energy and ambition of a startup and the maturity of an established brand. Today, Thomas Been, CMO at Domino Data Lab provides valuable advice for early-stage marketers on building an adaptable organization that keeps up with the...

Branding is so much more than a logo, it is your company’s entire identity that touches every part of the customer and employee experience. Today, Kate Harris, co-founder and Creative Director of SIREN shares why defining and articulating the soul of the brand is what separates great companies from everyone else. This week, episode 05 of the Fired Up! Podcast is about creating your brand and your...

No one knows the tech PR industry like today’s guest Sam Whitmore. For thousands of PR pros, Sam Whitmore’s Media Survey is a must-read for its practical advice about newsmakers and publications, and its close attention to the ever-changing media landscape. What mistakes do PRs need to stop making? What publications should they pay more attention to? Where are the opportunities, and why aren’t you...

In many cases, fractional CMOs come into play when a CMO leaves a company and there is a gap to fill for someone that can continue leading the team and directing the strategy. The roles and responsibilities of a fractional CMO largely depend on the needs of a company and although intended to be a temporary fill, often lead to companies adopting a new structure with just a fractional CMO in place....

Most people interact with out-of-home advertising daily. From ads on the metro to billboards on the highway, brands leave their mark and get their messages out wherever they can. Today, Rick Robinson of PJX Media is here to tell us why startups should take advantage of out-of-home advertising and when they should get started.  This week, episode 02 of the Fired Up! Podcast is about trends in out-o...

Naming your brand should be an easy task, but if you’ve ever tried it, you know how there’s so much to consider to land on the right thing. Today, we’re chatting with Anthony Shore about naming products and brands, along with an eye-opening discussion on Twitter’s new “debrand” into X. This week, episode 01 of the Fired Up! Podcast is about the brand naming process and how to know when you’ve foun...

Aaand we're live! Well almost. Meet the hosts of startup marketing podcast, FiredUp! and learn about the show in this two-minute trailer. The show will launch on September 28, 2023 for free across all major podcasting networks. FiredUp! is the show for marketers working in early and late-stage startups. Each week, we walk through fresh strategies and tactics to build brand and drive demand fo...