Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

In episode #2304, Neil and Eric share 10 marketing tips that actually work! If you missed episode #2303, go back and take a listen. We broke down five fail-proof marketing strategies, from going live on social to hosting community-building events and more. Today, we take a look at how you can repurpose content, upsell existing customers, and optimize your conversion rate. Tune in for five more mar...

In episodes #2303 and #2304, Neil and Eric share 10 marketing tips that actually work! As we head into 2023, we believe that things are going to get harder before they get easier, but there is a silver lining. The five pieces of marketing advice that we share in this episode, from going live on social to hosting community-building events and more, are guaranteed to see returns, even when times are...

In episode #2302, we discuss how Airbnb’s brand versus search bet is actually paying off. According to the Wall Street Journal, Airbnb’s strategy of slashing ad spending to invest in brand marketing and lessen its reliance on search-engine marketing has delivered a strong rate of return. Tune in as we unpack why this is the case and explain how honing in on creating an amazing product or service i...

In episode #2301, we talk about where we see Twitter going in the long term. After Elon Musk's recent acquisition of the social media platform, there has been much activity and speculation about where the company will be headed in the future. If you want to hear our thoughts on the matter, and why we think betting against Elon is foolish, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s top...

In episode #2300, we share five tools that can help you scale your content production! If you are looking to save time, improve your materials, and keep moving forward, you have come to the right place. Tune in to hear our best five suggestions for you and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Tools to Help Scale Up Your Content Production. [00:23] How Jasper can save yo...

In episode #2299, we talk about whether white papers and webinars still work! Moving into the new year, we wanted to share some of our thoughts on the efficacy of these two avenues, and our approach to using them in the near future. If you want to hear about how to make the most of their potential, and which you should focus on, tune in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: Do White Pap...

In episode #2298, we speak about Eric's content plan for next year. From more conference appearances to finding a configuration that suits your exact business, there are a number of useful ideas that might help you improve for 2023. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:22] Today’s topic: Eric's Content Plan for 2023. [00:38] Explaining the concept of content remixing. [02:19] Confe...

In episode #2297, we have a look at Neil's content plan for next year. If you want to hear about Neil scaling back on certain aspects of his content creation, and what you should be aiming for in the year ahead with your team, press play! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:23] Today’s topic: Neil's Content Plan for 2023. [00:34] Why Neil is planning to produce less content next year! [01:24] Current ROI...

In episode #2296, Neil and Eric talk about how they have been leveraging AI writers. There have been a lot of developments in the AI space recently, but we are only just starting to uncover how to optimally use these new technologies. Tune in to learn more about how to leverage AI writers by giving them better prompts, focusing on shorter sections, and using them to update your content. TIME-STAMP...

In episode #2295, Neil and Eric talk about how 25.6% of all searches are now zero-click, and what you should do. Google’s new methods for displaying search results are becoming increasingly sophisticated. It now provides brief, collated answers to certain searches, resulting in the zero-click-per-search phenomenon. Tune in as we discuss this interesting trend and what you should do to ensure you k...

In episode #2294, we discuss whether or not you should hire friends and family. Regardless of the size of your business, hiring someone from your inner circle can be complicated! Ultimately, it comes down to making the right business decision for your company, not your relationship with any one individual. Tuning in today, you’ll learn the importance of setting expectations upfront, what is at ris...

In episode #2293, Neil and Eric discuss why some ad platforms will struggle in the future. Apple’s recent privacy changes on iOS have had a significant impact on digital advertising. With Google looking to follow in their footsteps, we share some tips to help you prepare for and adapt to an eventual decrease in user data; from building a loyal community to diversifying your digital marketing appro...

In episode #2292, we talk about why you should focus on conversions first and then traffic. We believe that your conversion rate is the most vital metric when it comes to digital marketing. While both conversions and traffic are essential to your business, having thousands of visitors to your website is no good if they aren’t actually buying your products or services. Tune in today to find out how...

In episode #2291, Neil and Eric address why brands matter. A few episodes back, we spoke about the power of your brand story. Today, we discuss what it takes to become a brand leader in your category, the importance of honing in on your customer experience, and how you can level up your brand using qualitative and quantitative data, plus so much more! We hope you’ll join us! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTE...

In episode #2290, Neil and Eric discuss why Meta is adding more ad placements and what this means for you. As you may already know, Instagram is increasing its ad load with the launch of two new ad slots in the Explore grid and in the profile feed. Tuning in, you’ll find out why Meta has made these changes, how you can leverage them to reach more viewers, and what to look out for. For all this and...

In episode #2289, Neil and Eric talk about the key ingredient to successful ads. There’s a lot that goes into making ads that reach your audience, hook their attention, and make a lasting impression. Tune in as we discuss what makes an ad successful and the one key ingredient that makes the magic happen! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Key Ingredient to Successful Ads. [00:25]...

In episode #2288, Neil and Eric talk about what Google's step towards first-party advertising means for you. Recent trends in better privacy protection have been a welcome improvement for individuals but have introduced new challenges for advertisers. Tune in as we discuss Google’s latest step toward first-party advertising and how advertisers can adapt to a changing landscape. TIME-STAMPED SHOW N...

In episode #2287, Neil and Eric talk about how to use AI-produced video. We’ve seen dramatic advancements in AI in the past few months. Tune in as we discuss the latest developments in AI-produced videos, our favorite tools, and how to use them! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How to Use AI-Produced Video. [00:25] Learn about Imagen, Google’s new text-to-image diffusion model. [00:...

In episode #2286, Neil and Eric talk about how any company can leverage influencer marketing. No matter what industry you’re in, enlisting influencers can lend new life to your marketing campaign. Tune in to learn more about what influencer marketing can do for you! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Any Company Can Leverage Influencer Marketing. [00:25] How enlisting influencers...

In episode #2285, Neil and Eric talk about how becoming a media company helps you fight algorithm updates. You don’t need to be in the news business to be a media company. Find out how you can become a media company and fight algorithm updates, no matter what you’re selling. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: How Becoming a Media Company Helps You Fight Algorithm Updates. [00:30] How...

In episode #2284, Neil and Eric talk about the main metrics you should track with your SEO campaign. Tune in as we discuss what most companies are focusing on when they track their SEO and what they should be prioritizing instead. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: The Main Metrics You Should Track With Your SEO Campaign. [00:27] What most companies focus on when they track SEO campai...

In episode #2283, Neil and Eric talk about why you should just keep the main thing the main thing. Most of us have more than one interest that we’d like to pursue, but when you split your focus, it tends to come at a cost. The same is true for companies. Listen to today’s episode to learn more about why you should focus on what you are known for and nurture your main ‘thing’ instead of being distr...

In episode #2282, Neil and Eric talk about why the best way to learn marketing is to work at an agency. There’s a lot of experience you can gain when you work at an agency, like being exposed to larger accounts, forming new friendships, and learning from your peers. Tune in as we discuss the benefits of working at an agency and everything the experience has to offer! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:2...

In episode #2281, Neil and Eric talk about an early sign your SEO isn't working. For the most part, SEO is a slow and steady process, and you should be in it for the long haul. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t see results and traction early on in the process. Tune in to learn how to measure your SEO and determine whether or not it’s working! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic: An E...

In episode #2280, Neil and Eric talk about why marketing videos on your homepage aren't the best idea. If you need a two-minute video to explain what your company does, it will have an adverse effect on your conversion rate. To learn more about posting marketing videos on your home page and what they say about your copy, make sure you tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:20] Today’s topic:...