The stock market crash creates a marketing opportunity, What will happen to marketing as interest rates drop?, and The difference between Donald Trump & Kamala Harris' marketing
In episode #2794, we discuss how large publicly traded companies tend to cut marketing during bad times, creating an opportunity for smaller businesses to acquire more customers, the potential recession, the role of rate cuts in stimulating spending and the marketing strategies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) When the stock market crashes, it creates a marketing opportunity (04:49) What will happen to marketing as interest rates drop? (08:32) The difference between Donald Trump & Kamala Harris' marketing (14:25) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
7 Aug 202417min
Elon Musk retweeted a parody Kamala Harris campaign ad without labeling it as misleading (an apparent violation of his own platform’s rules), and The fall of Nike was partly because of… performance marketing?
In episode #2793, we talk about AI-generated content and platform trust, censorship and government intervention, education and critical thinking, equal opportunity and hard work, and the downfall of Nike. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Elon Musk retweeted a parody Kamala Harris campaign ad Friday without labeling it as misleading (an apparent violation of his own platform’s rules) (10:02) The fall of Nike was partly because of… performance marketing? (17:18) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
6 Aug 202420min
The MIT Neurosurgeon who is now unemployed, and Microsoft & John Deere kill their DEI teams
In episode #2792, we talk about the MIT Neurosurgeon who decided to quit his job, focus on his health, and start a YouTube channel. The video he posted about his experience went viral, highlighting the power of authenticity. We also discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the business world. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) The MIT Neurosurgeon who is now unemployed (10:23) Microsoft and John Deere kill their DEI teams (15:57) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
5 Aug 202419min
Making Your Creative Agency Attractive for Acquisition
In this bonus episode, we give you a sneak peek into what our Agency Owners Association (AOA) hangouts look like. Explore the current market for buying and selling businesses, the importance of monthly recurring revenue (MRR) and contracts, the value of having a business that can operate without the owner, and the role of brokers in the acquisition process. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction to the Coaching Call (00:27) Understanding the Inbound Interest to Buy a Company (01:52) Making a Company More Appealing for Potential Buyers (03:17) The Importance of Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and Contracts (04:40) Building a Business that Can Operate Without the Owner (06:08) Navigating the Role of Brokers in the Acquisition Process Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
3 Aug 202416min
MrBeast's mega influencer video lessons, Paramount ads manager brings TV and AI-powered creative to smaller businesses, and Top CMO concerns for the rest of 2024
In episode #2791, we discuss the importance of virality in building a personal brand, the challenges of tracking ROI in marketing, the upcoming presidential election and its effect on ad inventory, the rise of GOP1 drugs and its potential impact on the beauty industry, and the shifts in DE&I initiatives in marketing. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) MrBeast's mega influencer video lessons (06:20) Paramount ads manager brings TV and AI-powered creative to smaller businesses (08:17) Top CMO concerns for the rest of 2024 (15:59) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
2 Aug 202419min
The Olympics opening ceremony fiasco, Woke AI lies about history, and What it's really like to transition from employee to entrepreneur
In episode #2790, we discuss the importance of avoiding polarizing content in marketing, the need for unbiased AI models, the impact of selective information organization, the complexity of political ideologies, and the difficulties faced by founders. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) The olympics opening ceremony fiasco (01:50) Woke AI lies about history (08:54) What it's really like to transition from employee to entrepreneur (11:45) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
1 Aug 202414min
CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage, Olympic ad spending at record levels as streaming boom helps fuel demand, and What it means to be a real executive
In episode #2789, we discuss the impact of the CrowdStrike outage, how they handled the situation, and the negative press it generated. We also tackled the traits of effective executives that are explored through the insights from a book by Jay Paul Getty. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage (03:52) Olympic ad spending at record levels as streaming boom helps fuel demand (06:35) What it means to be a real executive (12:56) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
31 Juli 202415min
How the Lakers made a $7.9 million marketing investment with Bronny James, A unique way fortune 100 brands are using AI for marketing, Intuit cuts 2,000 employees to invest further in AI, and more
In episode #2789, we discuss Lakers' investment in LeBron James' son, the use of AI in marketing, the impact of interest rates on the economy, the rise of robot-operated factories, the potential of offshore recruiting, and reselling items on platforms like eBay. Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT) TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) How the Lakers made a $7.9 million marketing investment with Bronny James (07:30) A unique way fortune 100 brands are using AI for marketing (12:04) Intuit cuts 2,000 employees to invest further in AI (14:04) Powell indicates Fed won’t wait until inflation is down to 2% before cutting rates (15:21) China launches 24/7 factory with 0 live workers (21:10) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more! Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel X @ericosiu
30 Juli 202424min
