10 AI Predictions That Will Completely Change Life In 2024 (#186)
2024 is the year everybody realizes that being an early adopter is the way. Kipp and Kieran dive into 2024 predictions for tech giants, and anticipate the revolutionary Apple Vision Pro. Learn more insights on early adoption, the impact of open source, and the evolving realm of personalized marketing. Mentions Pika https://pika.art/ Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-ph Apple https://www.apple.com/ph/ Amazon https://www.amazon.com/ Meta https://business.facebook.com/ Google https://www.google.com/ OpenAI https://openai.com/ Apple Vision Pro https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/ Gemini https://gemini-ai.com/ Stack Overflow https://stackoverflow.com/ Figma https://www.figma.com/ Adobe https://www.adobe.com/ OpenAI GPT Store https://chat.openai.com/g/g-P6MdNuLzH-gpt-store YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ Transformer Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformers_(film_series) ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/ Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
28 Dec 202334min
The 3 Ways To Get A CEO To Green Light High-Risk Marketing Ideas (#185)
Most CEOs and founders want marketing to focus on capturing demand. Kipp and Kieran dive into critical aspects of successful marketing leadership in 2024. Learn more on the importance of creativity and risk tolerance, CMOs aspiring to be CEOs, practical strategies for achieving marketing success, and CEO-Marketer alignment challenges. Mentions Marketing Against the Grain YouTube Youtube https://www.youtube.com/ Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
26 Dec 202312min
Did Google Just Kill Email Marketing? (#184)
We can't have nice things. We've abused email to death. Kipp and Kieran dive into the impending email policy changes affecting Gmail and Yahoo users. Learn more on how the marketing landscape is evolving in response to email changes, the impact on outreach strategies, and the industry's efforts to combat spam, with Kipp and Kieran discussing the challenges posed by 'the Patricks of the world' and the necessity for marketers to adapt their approaches. Mentions Moz https://moz.com/ Coneball https://sugary-spire.fandom.com/wiki/Coneball Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
21 Dec 202327min
Brian Balfour Reveals How To Build An A+ Marketing Team From Scratch (#183)
The closer you are to the customer, the better you can tell that story. Kipp and Kieran dive into the nuances of marketing leadership with special guest Brian Balfour. Learn more on the imperative of effective customer-centric communication, underlining the value of aligning marketing strategies with customer problems, and emphasizing the critical link between customer engagement and compelling storytelling. About Brian Balfour Founder/CEO of Reforge, previously VP Growth @ HubSpot. I've started multiple VC backed companies, and grown user bases to millions of daily active users. I write detailed essays on growth and user acquisition that have been featured in Forbes, Hacker Monthly, and OnStartups to help you build a growth machine. Connect with Brian! Podcast https://brianbalfour.com/podcast Blog https://brianbalfour.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbalfour/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bbalfour Reforge https://www.reforge.com/ Mentions "Unsolicited Feedback" podcast by Brian Balfour https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolicited-feedback/id1706701340 HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/ Discord https://discord.com/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
19 Dec 202344min
How To Create A Winning Marketing Plan For 2024 (Masterclass) (#182)
Founders and CEOs understand customers the best. Kipp and Kieran dive into how you can create a winning marketing strategy in 2024. Learn more on the importance of aligning strategy with customer problems, ideal budget distribution, including 60-65% for demand generation, 10-20% for brand spending, and insights on early CEO involvement. Mentions Allocadia https://secure.allocadia.com/ Asana https://asana.com/ Google Sheets https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/create HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/ Zapier https://zapier.com/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
14 Dec 202343min
Reviewing The Best AI Tools For Video Production (#181)
AI takes what you're already doing and makes it better. Kipp and Kieran dive into the evolving landscape of video creation. Learn more on democratizing content, the challenges of distinguishing between original and fake content in a world of AI-generated media, Zoom's use of AI for sales enablement, and the need to understand platforms for optimal performance. Mentions Zoom https://zoom.us/ Saster https://www.youtube.com/@SasterSub0ru Opus Pro https://www.opus.pro/ Heygen https://www.heygen.com/ Travis https://aitravis.com/ Runway https://runwayml.com/ We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
12 Dec 202329min
Google Launches Gemini AI (And It’s Better Than GPT-4)
Kieran and Kipp discuss the impact of Google's Gemini on the future of search. They highlight three core aspects of that stood out to them: a better search experience, the ability to build bespoke web experiences, and the potential for multimodal search. They explore how Gemini will change how we search, transform the search user experience, and redefine the role of the searcher. They emphasize the importance of multimedia content and the need to make information public and accessible. They also discuss the challenges of integrating ads and predict new ad units and opportunities. They conclude by addressing Google's branding confusion and the importance of prioritizing developers. We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
7 Dec 202329min
The 5 Biggest Marketing Opportunities For 2024 (#179)
Offering alignment with your audience is more important than brand recognition. Kipp is joined by Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam (hosts of Perpetual Traffic) as they dive into the nuances of optimizing paid marketing. Learn more on pre-awareness targeting, the massive YouTube potential, and effective collaboration strategies with mid-tier creators. About Ralph and Kasim Ralph Burns has 20+ years of internet marketing experience, 25+ years of sales and sales management experience, his specialties include: Digital Marketing, Virtual Leadership, Guitar, CEO Stuff. Kasim Aslam is a college dropout, entrepreneur, author, and a proud Front Row Dad. He’s the Founder of Solutions 8, one of the top-ranked Google Ads agencies in the world. Recently, he co-founded Driven Mastermind, an exclusive, invite-only community for high-performing entrepreneurs. Connect with Ralph and Kasim! Ralph’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ralphhb Kasim Twitter https://twitter.com/kasimaslam Ralph’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns/ Kasim’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/ Mentions Perpetual Traffic Podcast https://perpetualtraffic.com/ HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/ Discount Tire https://www.discounttire.com/ Creator Marketplace Meta https://creators.facebook.com/tools/branded-content/?locale=en_US We’re on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934 If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.
5 Dec 202343min
