The Rethink Marketing Podcast

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Colin Jeffries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Paul Frodge⁠⁠⁠ share their thoughts on the transformative shift from traditional keyword-focused SEO to the innovative realm of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). Discover how search engines are evolving to prioritize direct answers over keyword matches, and what this means for businesses and content creators. J...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Colin Jeffries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Paul Frodge⁠⁠ are joined by Bri Hadnot to chat about Answer Engine Optimization in the context of evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. AEO has huge implications for marketers, including content structure, performance metrics, reviews and reputation management, and referral traffic managem...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Colin Jeffries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Paul Frodge⁠ are joined by Bri Hadnot to chat about Answer Engine Optimization in the context of evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. AEO has huge implications for marketers, including content structure, performance metrics, reviews and reputation management, and referral traffic management....

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Colin Jeffries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Paul Frodge weigh in on the recent trend of significantly declining website traffic and its implications for marketing leaders. With the rise of artificial intelligence, changes in Google's PageRank algorithm, and the evolving landscape of digital marketing. Today's marketers need to wrap their heads around core busines...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Colin Jeffries⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Paul Frodge dialog about the evolving landscape of online search, focusing on the competition between the traditional powerhouse of search, Google, and emerging AI-driven search platforms. There are ramifications for users, marketers, and businesses, so we examine trends in user behavior, market dynamics, and make some pr...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠⁠Colin Jeffries⁠⁠ and Paul Frodge unpack some of the most pressing challenges that business leaders and marketers face in uncertain times. How do we better align marketing and sales when the economy is uncertain and performance is under a microscope? Is the trend towards consolidation in revenue operations (i.e. combining marketing and sales effor...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, ⁠Colin Jeffries⁠ and Paul Frodge wax poetic on how they see tariffs and trade deals impacting marketing strategies. Should brands tout 'Made in America' messaging, or should they avoid taking a stand on where and how they bring their wares to market? From inventory management to customer preferences to pricing strategies, what are the short-term an...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge breakdown their take on the 2025 cohort of Super Bowl commercials. Who came away stronger, and who may have wasted the nearly $8 million investment? From candy to cars and SAAS to soda, which brands arose victorious? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube ch...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Paul Frodge and Colin Jeffries break down three of Gartner's predictions for and from Chief Marketing Officers for the upcoming year! Some of the predictions stretch into 2027 and 2028, so Colin and Paul do their best to stare into the crystal ball well beyond the traditional 12 months! he conversation highlights the importance of adapting to consu...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Paul Frodge and Colin Jeffries break down three of Gartner's predictions for and from Chief Marketing Officers for the upcoming year! Some of the predictions stretch into 2027 and 2028, so Colin and Paul do their best to stare into the crystal ball well beyond the traditional 12 months! What does the future hold for marketers, audiences, artificial...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Paul Frodge interviews Shama Hyder, founder and CEO of Zen Media. Social media, marketing, content, and more are evolving in front of our eyes! How do marketing leaders keep up and lean into the future? Shama shares her views on the evolution of social media, and the current landscape of AI in marketing, the importance of maintaining a human touch,...

On this first "Paul & Colin" episode of our sixth season of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge revisit their marketing predictions made in January of 2024. What was accurate and where did they miss? The rise of AI in marketing is undeniable, but the predicted mass exodus of social media has yet to occur. How should Marketing Directors and Chief Marketing Officers navigat...

On this first episode of Season 6 of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries is joined by goal strategist and author Deb Eckerling, to talk about the importance of goal setting and her unique DEB Method. They discuss how to discover personal goals, the process of journaling and visualization, and share success stories. The conversation also critiques the traditional SMART goals framework, em...

This wraps up Season 5 of the Rethink Marketing Podcast! We are thrilled to kick off Season 6 with you in January! Until then, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and keep on rethinking those common assumptions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge discuss the evolving landscape of digital marketing, emphasizing the importance of understanding business impact beyond "marketing metrics." They explore the shift from traditional marketing methods to digital strategies, the changing dynamics within marketing agencies, and the challenges posed by high turnover rates...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge share they experience with advertising during and after election season. Marketers face many challenges during political season: inflationary media prices, distracted or tuned out audiences, and, of course, content that isn't "brand safe." How should businesses think about non-traditional PR avenues and the value of c...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries flies solo with guest Dr. Maulik Purohit. Dr. Purohit talks about his key learnings from leading digital transformation in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of culture, employee well-being, and the need for imagination in leadership. They explore the challenges faced by health systems, the role of technology in patient care, and...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the evolution of the Four Ps of marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—originally established in the 1960s well before the digital age. Isn't it high time we adapt these principles to modern marketing challenges? In this fourth and final episode of a four part series, we move to the next New 4 Ps with...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the evolution of the Four Ps of marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—originally established before the digital age. Isn't it high time we adapt these principles to modern marketing challenges? In this third episode of a four part series, we move to the next New 4 Ps with 'Process.' Our processes must...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the evolution of the Four Ps of marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—originally established before the digital age. Isn't it high time we adapt these principles to modern marketing challenges? In this second episode of a four part series, we move to the next New 4 Ps with 'Product.' In today's market...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the evolution of the Four Ps of marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—originally established before the digital age. Isn't it high time we adapt these principles to modern marketing challenges? In this first episode of a four part series, we kick off the New 4 Ps with 'People' as a foundational elemen...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge explore the evolution from product-market fit to promise-market fit. We must understand our customers' specific pain points and how a strong brand promise can differentiate businesses in a competitive market. If product-market fit was easy for service businesses to shrug off, promise-market fit can't be ignored! What...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge take a deeper dive into autonomy bias. It starts with a foundation of transparency and progresses into productization to provide customers with a clear menu of services. Successful marketers understand and play into humanity's default of craving control. We want to find the right number of options because the human br...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge are joined by Nancy Harhut, a leading expert in applying behavioral science to marketing. She shares how marketers can leverage insights from behavioral science to improve their strategies, focusing on concepts like the magnetic middle, autonomy bias, and the importance of language and framing. Behavioral science can...

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge discuss the dangers of projecting personal preferences onto larger groups and the impact it can have on marketing strategies--and performance. How do we recognize actual buyer trends and avoid getting stuck in the echo chamber? As marketers, we need to stay close to customers, use research resources, and engage with o...