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In this episode, Content Is the Company , we explore how content has evolved from a marketing tool to the core of modern business strategy. From product development to distribution and monetization, discover how leading companies are building entire business models around content, and why you should too. 🖇 Follow links 🖇 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sebuh Mesfin on Linkedin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yoann Pavy⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we kick off Series 2 of our podcast with a discussion on recent events and innovations in the tech and marketing world. We aim to keep our episodes slightly shorter this season, focusing on insightful discussions and occasional guest appearances. This week is all about the new viral Linkedin AI sensation, Boardy. Chapters 📌  00:00:00 -  Introduction and Series 2 Announcement 00:0...

In this episode, our hosts reunite after a four-month hiatus, which was originally intended to be just a one-month break. They reflect on their time away, sparked by receiving their Spotify Wrapped for creators, which showcased some impressive stats and motivated them to get back to recording. The episode serves as a wrap-up for the year, where they discuss highlights from the past few months and...

In this episode, the podcast features a quartet with Marcus and Stuart, two app marketing experts discussing gaming vs. non-gaming apps. The conversation delves deep into app marketing strategies and the potential for cross-learning between the two types of apps. The hosts highlight the origins of the discussion on LinkedIn and encourage active participation for potential future guests. The group...

In this episode, we delved into content marketing, focusing on long-form written content with guest Araminta Robertson, a fintech specialist. We explored her insights on SEO and building a thriving fintech marketing community of over 2000 members on Slack. Listeners were also informed about a new interactive feature on Spotify allowing comments on episodes. Tune in for more on content marketing, c...

This week's episode features Taylor Holiday from Common Threads Collective, a key figure in the e-commerce industry. One of our best episodes to date! We get into various topics, including the Mona Lisa of e-commerce, the probability of a single-handed e-commerce brand reaching $100 million in revenue, creating peak moments in brands, and the future of e-commerce as a brand represented by a co...

In this episode, the hosts had a great chat with Beth Carter from Flexa, a flexible working platform, discussing the future of work and flexible working from an employer's perspective. They touched on SEO, growth strategies, and effective webinar practices. Tune in for insights on work flexibility and more! Chapters 📌  [00:00:00] Intro [00:06:38] Climate-focused podcast. [00:09:34] Flexible w...

On this episode, Cedric from PhotoRoom joins the podcast to discuss their AI photo editing app. PhotoRoom, a VC-backed startup with over 100 million downloads, specializes in AI background and product photo editing. Cedric leads paid acquisition at PhotoRoom, highlighting the app's unique ability to provide 30 different AI backgrounds in just four seconds, setting it apart from competitors lik...

In this episode, the hosts of "In Growth We Trust" are live at Money 20/20 in Amsterdam with Irina, the Chief Marketing Officer of an open banking platform called Volt. They discuss the significance of the event, the marketing strategies for businesses with large booths at conferences, and the measurement of marketing returns. Tune in to hear insights from the event and learn about the w...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of marketing job descriptions and the unrealistic expectations placed on marketers. They explore how being responsible for multiple tasks can lead to being fired for not excelling in each area. The conversation highlights the need for companies to consider the workload and expertise required for marketing roles. Tune in for a candid discussion on t...

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Josh from Ballpoint, a growth marketing agency. They discuss various topics including the challenge of making people aware of a solution when they are only aware of the problem briefly, direct mail strategies, and creative approaches to paid ads. They also touch on the early days of a blood test company, Thriva and their experience at Money 2020 in Amsterda...

In this episode, we discuss the major announcement from OpenAI about ChatGPT-4o from Omnimodal. We reflect on how this advancement in AI will impacts our work and daily lives, recalling a comparison we made in a previous episode about AI becoming a companion like in Spike Jonze's film, HER. We express our amazement at the rapid progress of AI technology and its implications for the future. Cha...

This week on the podcast, we had Nathan Hudson from Perceptycs, a growth marketing agency, sharing insights on user acquisition, customer research, optimization, and attributions for beginners. We also delved into creative testing and the relevance of user-generated content (UGC). Join us for an engaging discussion and anecdotes from Nathan's experience in the industry. Chapters 📌  [00:00:00]...

This week on the podcast, we had John Hills from Crowdcube discussing the world of crowdfunding and its impact on marketing. We delved into the benefits for businesses, the challenges of raising funds in a tough market, and the unique approach of using a massive mailing list for marketing. Tune in for valuable insights and a laid-back chat to ease back into the swing of things after a short break....

After a three-week hiatus, the hosts are back with a mix of humor and self-deprecation. They discuss their recent recording mishaps and share excitement about attending an app promotion summit. Listeners are invited to meet them at the event to receive a hat if they show they listened to the episode on the same day. Tune in for a chance to snag a limited edition hat and witness the hosts' quir...

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Parvaz, an expert in app marketing and tracking, who recently started her own agency, Aperture. We delve deep into app tracking, measurement, creativity, and more. The conversation covers topics like optimal placement of the ATT pop-up in apps, app product page strategies, web funnels, and navigating attribution challenges. Listeners can expect to gain valu...

Join us in this episode as we dive into a strategy for business growth. With no guest this time, we explore the initial stages of idea generation and kickstarting growth for businesses. Grab your notepad, join the conversation, and maybe even enjoy some chocolate buttons and beer along the way. Tune in for valuable insights and a casual chat about the journey of business growth. Chapters 📌  [00:0...

This week we speak with a certified full-stack growth marketer. We had a great conversation with Jake Madoff. We talked about the future of marketing, including the existence of search results pages, brand awareness campaigns on Instagram, and the evolution of online and offline shopping. Tune in for a mix of engaging discussions and valuable takeaways from this episode. Chapters 📌  [00:00:00] In...

In this episode, the hosts discuss tips for dealing with losing your job and the concept of redundancies. They also touch on the topic of website cookies and the EU legislation surrounding them, highlighting the confusion and challenges it presents. Tune in for a casual chat with no guests and insightful commentary on these timely issues. Chapters 📌  [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:11] Cookies and...

This episode features a discussion with Cien, a seasoned growth product founder in fintech. Cien shares insights on her experience at Zilch, a successful BNPL company, and her new startup ventures. The conversation delves into Cien's emphasis on automation and AI in business processes, as well as her transition to fractional growth advising. The host also touches on his job search as a markete...

In this episode, we welcome a very special guest, Dave Gerhardt. We discuss various topics including B2B marketing, his career, community building, and podcasting. Tune in for an insightful discussion and valuable insights! Chapters 📌  [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:20] Podcast reviews and rankings. [00:08:03] Interview podcast as content strategy. [00:10:43] Consistency in growing podcasts. [00:...

In this episode, we chat with Kevin Adom about team management and the marketing industry. We discuss Kevin's career journey to Head of Growth, as well as his experience working in various cool companies like HEAT, the mystery box fashion company. LYST, the fashion marketplace, and CUVVA, car insurance. We also touch on Kevin's current role at DROOL, an art marketplace and e-commerce compa...

Carrie Rose is in the house ladies and gents! And she delivered! In this episode, we chat with Carrie Rose, from Rise at Seven, about the fascinating world of digital PR and SEO. Carrie shares insights on TikTok SEO and how it can benefit content creators. She is known for her attention-grabbing strategies and understanding of how people search online. Whether you're interested in SEO or conte...

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Andy Carvell, co-founder of Phiture, a mobile growth agency, and former SoundCloud senior product manager. We dive into his mobile growth stack, retention strategies, and the exciting things they did at SoundCloud to improve retention. We also learn about Andy's early days developing mobile games on Nokia 3310s and reminisce about classi...

Brands need to think about their influencer strategy like a basketball team 🏀. The year is your season and contracts should run the entire length to build brand affinity. In Q4, Black Friday, and Christmas, that's your playoffs. You have a starting lineup of creators who are being very well paid to continually represent the brand. One to three of those are major hitters with real influence. T...