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Erica Salm Rench, COO at rasa.io, discusses the benefits of artificial intelligence in marketing tools and technology. The automation tools available to marketers now far outnumber the ones that were available just five years ago. In fact, marketers have come to depend on AI to make the marketing process more efficient, using tools for content generation, meeting scheduling, etc. Today, Erica talk...

Yaniv Makover, CEO of Anyword, talks about how AI is transforming creative industries. There is no denying that language models like ChatGPT have brought significant advancements to content creation and syndication in marketing. However, while they can provide valuable insights, it’s crucial to feed them with your own data for accurate decision-making. Today, Yaniv discusses where artificial intel...

Yaniv Makover, CEO of Anyword, talks about how AI is transforming creative industries. While AI can assist in content generation, it should be seen as a tool to enhance and augment human creativity rather than replace it. Striking the right balance between leveraging AI capabilities and nurturing one's own creativity is essential to maximize the potential of both and achieve truly remarkable outco...

Chris Nawrocki, Co-Founder and CMO of Heur, talks about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of advertising. PPC ads can generate immediate visibility and traffic to your website or landing page. However, to achieve sustainable growth, it's important to adopt a comprehensive marketing strategy that incorporates multiple channels and tactics. Today, Chris discusses why optimiz...

Chris Nawrocki, Co-Founder and CMO of Heur, talks about the challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape of advertising. Recent updates, such as Apple's iOS update and the removal of third-party cookies by Google, have impacted the ability to serve media at scale and profitably. These developments raise questions about what marketing truly encompasses in the current digital landscape. To...

Tal Florentin, Summurai Founder and CEO, discusses the rise of digital audio advertising. Podcasts episodes now show up in search results, and there are special filters for audio content. We could soon see an audio tab appear on Google’s search results, and a new playing field for SEO. Today, Tal talks about the ways that you can add audio into your content.  Show Notes Connect With:&nbs...

Tal Florentin, Summurai Founder and CEO, discusses the rise of digital audio advertising. How many times have you discovered a great blog, promised you’d get back to it, but never did? If you had the ability to consume it in audio format during your workout, chances are you’d be more inclined to get back to it. Today, Tal talks about the process of repurposing text with audio.  Show Notes Con...

Tal Florentin, Summurai Founder and CEO, discusses the rise of digital audio advertising. Content consumption varies by the consumer and marketers should always account for this throughout the customer’s journey. While we’ve explored personalizing the user experience through video and text, audio’s potential still remains mostly untapped. Today, Tal talks about the podcast and streaming audio land...

Dan Radu, President of Macro, talks about trends that may end up defining the future of marketing. Thanks to the reach of digital marketing, businesses can connect with customers from every corner of the globe and establish a strong global presence. However, this shift towards globalization has also created the need for remote teams to work together effectively, regardless of their physical locati...

Dan Radu, President of Macro, talks about trends that may end up defining the future of marketing. As AI technology and automation continue to impact the marketing profession, it is important to remember that the fundamentals of marketing remain the same. While the practices and skill sets required may evolve, understanding the customer's needs and desires will always be essential. Today, Dan disc...

Alex Makarski, Founder of Clickmakers.io, explores why collecting more of the right kind of data is crucial for winning with AI models. While there are ways to mitigate the impact of bots, it's difficult to completely exclude them. Therefore, it's crucial to have a reliable validation mechanism to ensure you’re feeding the ad network algorithms clean and reliable conversion data. Today, Alex discu...

Alex Makarski, Founder of Clickmakers.io, explores why collecting more of the right kind of data is crucial for winning with AI models. The more data you have, the better you can understand your customers and optimize your media buying efforts for maximum impact. Yet, collecting data is not enough; it must be effectively fed back into the media buying platform to enable learning and revenue optimi...

USC Incubator Director & Adjunct Professor, Paul Orlando, wraps up discussions on some of the most important metrics for marketers. When you’re on the hunt for investment capital, your CAC is a very important metric. It indicates what channels are working for you and highlights opportunities for scale. Today Paul talks about calculating your customer acquisition costs.  Show Notes Connect...

Paul Orlando, Incubator Director & Adjunct Professor at USC, shares some of the most important metrics for marketers. When building a business, LTV is often a highly sought after number. Rather than a single, static number, understanding LTV starts with understanding the behavior of your customer segments. Today Paul takes us through the process of calculating LTV.  Show Notes Connect Wit...

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. When considering automating personalized messages, physical mailboxes, handwritten letters, and stamps rarely come to mind anymore. However, handwritten notes and direct mail could prove to be just the addition your marketing portfolio needs to finally close those lingering million dollar deals. Today, Rick t...

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. We’ve come a long way in terms of the handwriting technology we have available today. Unlike pen plotters or laser printed fonts, Simply Noted’s handwriting mechanisms are unlimited when it comes to customization, and companies are able to send handwritten notes from wherever they want to send them. Today, Rick ta...

Rick Elmore, CEO of Simply Noted, discusses how to personalize marketing automation. We live in the digital age where almost everything in marketing has been automated and handwritten notes are probably an afterthought. However, with the vast amount of emails and notifications consumers are exposed to on a daily basis, handwritten letters are proving to be the best way to cut through all the noise...

Steve Hartert, Chief Marketing Officer at Jotform, talks about how to increase efficiency and scale with no-code technology. Monitoring your community’s conversations helps you to understand their interests and needs. But, taking action and providing valuable solutions is crucial to driving community engagement, and that’s where no-code automation becomes incredibly useful. Today, Steve discusses...

Steve Hartert, Chief Marketing Officer at Jotform, talks about how to increase efficiency and scale with no-code technology. No-code technology is a game-changer when it comes to maximizing productivity. It allows individuals and businesses to quickly create and automate tasks without the need for extensive programming knowledge or waiting for developers to create solutions. Today, Steve discusses...

Robert Glazer, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Acceleration Partners, discusses partnership marketing. The performance-based nature of affiliate and partner programs make them inherently low-risk. With the technology available today, businesses at any level can easily set up a profitable affiliate program. Today, Robert talks about making partnership marketing profitable for brands of all siz...

Robert Glazer, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Acceleration Partners, discusses partnership marketing. When partnership marketing management tasks are handed off to SEOs and PPC persons, they don’t get enough attention. For companies looking to scale these programs successfully, a dedicated individual or team is recommended. Today, Robert talks about how to make partnership marketing scalable...

Robert Glazer, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Acceleration Partners, discusses partnership marketing. When things get tough, the trend is to retreat to paying for outcomes. As marketing budgets continue to get tighter and digital auction prices soar, marketers will need to make some drastic changes to their portfolios. Today, Robert talks about diversifying your marketing portfolio with part...

Sterling Jackson, Head of Marketing at Aspire, explores what factors influence online brand trust. Video has a unique ability to engage viewers and convey a brand's message in a way that other forms of content simply can't match. Plus, with the ability to repurpose video content across multiple channels, it's a cost-effective investment in any brand's marketing strategy. Today, Sterling discusses...

Sterling Jackson, Head of Marketing at Aspire, explores what factors influence online brand trust. The era of high-trust commerce has arrived, and, to meet the demands of today's discerning consumers, brands are turning to influencers who share their values to establish trust. By leveraging these partnerships, brands are creating authentic connections with their target audience and making purchasi...

Tejas Manohar, Co-CEO at Hightouch, talks about the importance and benefits of data warehousing. Traditional CDPs can be a time-consuming and complex process for larger enterprises with a lot of data. However, by eliminating the need for a separate source of truth, composable CDPs reduce the laborious processes and incomplete views that traditional CDPs often result in. Today, Tejas discusses why...