This Old Marketing

It's a miracle! In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert actually arrive at a probable solution to Facebook's fake news problem. If only Mr. Zuckerberg were listening.  In other news, the boys discuss research around artificial intelligence and marketing, and how everyone thinks they know but they really don't know.  Rants and raves include agency changes and more AI. This week's TOM example: The US Postal Service.

This week's story links:

Facebook found a new way to identify spam and false news articles in your News Feed
https://www.recode.net/2017/6/30/15896544/facebook-fake-news-feed-algorithm-update-spam
 

Content Marketers Increasingly Looking to AI To Supplement Marketing Needs
http://www.thedrum.com/news/2017/07/06/content-marketers-increasingly-looking-ai-supplement-marketing-needs
and
 
Most Publishers are Lousy At Audience Development - Here’s Why
http://www.pubexec.com/post/publishers-lousy-audience-development-heres/


SPONSOR - CONTENT MARKETING WORLD
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RANTS AND RAVES

https://hbr.org/2017/07/the-trouble-with-cmos?mod=djemCMOToday
 
Direct download: 17-07-07-Episode-191.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss the state of digital advertising based on multiple reactions from the Cannes Advertising Awards in France. In other news, yet another article discusses loathing the term content marketing. Needless to say, Joe and Robert have staunch opinions on the matter.  Rants and raves include CPA Australia and why content creators are crazy. This week's This Old Marketing: Botticelli. 

This week's story links:


The New York Times CEO on state of digital advertising: ‘Nightmarish joke’
https://digiday.com/media/new-york-times-ceo-state-digital-advertising-nightmarish-joke/

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THIS OLD MARKETING - BOTTICELLI

 

Direct download: 17-07-03-Episode-190.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT

In this very special episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert detail how they write, manage their day, search for content ideas, create PowerPoint presentations and much more. The boys also include some predictions for the last part of the year, (including a SnapChat explosion at Cannes) as well as a TOM from Kawasaki.

This week's show links:

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TOM - Kawasaki and Good Times magazine
https://rideapart.com/articles/recalling-kawasakis-good-times-magazine

 

Direct download: 17-06-26-Episode-189.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 9:10pm EDT

This Old Marketing this week includes an overview of the NerdWallet model, and how they went from zero to over $500 million in revenues through a content-first approach. The New York Times is killing it with email newsletters, while the new marketing opportunities are on retention and loyalty.  Rants and raves include net neutrality and YouTube's ad crisis.  This week's TOM example: Mobil.

This week's story links:

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How NerdWallet Went To a $520 Million Company Using Content
 
The New York Times Now Has 13 Million Subscribers to 50 Email Newsletters
 
 
Trust Marketing in the Fake News Era
 
SHOW SPONSOR - GOTOWEBINAR
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RANTS AND RAVES
 
 
THIS OLD MARKETING - Mobil

 

Direct download: 17-06-18-Episode-188.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT

Some see Google's ad-blocking plan as a pure goodness for those who want a better digital experience. Others see this as a long-term plan that keeps Google's monopoly in place. Discuss... In other news, Anheuser-Busch buys an online community and the craft brewing industry goes crazy. Rants and raves include authenticity and licensing revenue. This week's TOM example: McKinsey Quarterly.

This week's story links:

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Direct download: 17-06-11-Episode-187.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert dissect Mary Meeker's Annual Internet Trends report...and guess what? It actually mentions content marketing this year. Woo hoo! In other news, Amazon, Netflix and Google continue to gobble up content opportunities. Rants and raves include no wasted opportunities. This week's TOM example: Land Rover.

This week's show links:

Top of the Show Sponsor: VideoBlocks/AudioBlocks Bundle Package for $149 - http://cmi.media/pnr186b


With a Big Amazon Streaming Deal, Berkeley’s Journalism Program Is Building A Revenue Stream
http://www.niemanlab.org/2017/05/with-a-big-amazon-streaming-deal-berkeleys-journalism-program-is-building-a-new-revenue-stream/
 
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RANTS AND RAVES
Direct download: 17-06-04-Episode-186.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT

Joe and Robert review the top US Media Trends, which include local newspapers, the future of television, and how Facebook is just getting started. In other news, Edison Research finds that Facebook is indeed dominating the smartphone, while there still might be opportunities in podcasting.  Rants and raves include last-click attribution and Walkers Crisps. This week's TOM example: Williams Sonoma.

This week's story links:

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5 US Media Trends To Keep An Eye On
https://www.themediabriefing.com/article/five-u-s-media-trends-to-keep-an-eye-on

Edison Research Releases Social Sharing In The Mobile World Report
http://www.edisonresearch.com/social-sharing-mobile-world/


EPISODE SPONSOR - BRIGHTCOVE
 
 
Direct download: 17-05-28-Episode-185.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss why (and if) corporate storytelling is fading and, if so, what are the solutions. The publisher is still a critical position and Conde Naste launches eCommerce boxes. Rants and raves include McDonald's and Daddy hair care.  This week's TOM example: Jan van der Heijden.

This week's story links:

 
Don’t Get Rid Of The Publisher Position Just Yet
https://digiday.com/media/opinion-dont-get-rid-publisher-position-just-yet/
 
Conde Naste Sees Commerce Opportunity With Branded Subscription Boxes
https://digiday.com/media/conde-nast-sees-commerce-opportunities-branded-subscription-boxes/

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This Old Marketing - Jan van der Heijden
Direct download: 17-05-22-Episode-184.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 5:17pm EDT

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss the latest financial report from Snapchat and how Snap needs to focus on their targeted audience and revenue per user. Then, in a Gartner article, the boys discuss that inside the next decade, content marketing will be so embedded into marketing that it will lose its name. Rants and raves include Wendy's chicken nuggets and the Vivendi/Havas merger. This week's TOM example: United Feature Syndicate.

This week's story links:

Snap Is Losing Twice As Much Money This Year As Last
https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/10/15610094/snap-snapchat-q1-2017-earnings-report-stock-plummets

Marketing Content or Content Marketing
http://blogs.gartner.com/kirsten-newbold-knipp/2017/04/26/marketing-content-content-marketing/

The CMO Role Is Shifting in 2017
http://www.marketingdive.com/news/the-cmo-role-is-shifting-in-2017/441923/

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RANTS AND RAVES

http://www.marketingdive.com/news/why-consultancies-arent-upending-the-agency-client-model-just-yet/441298/

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2017/05/12/vivendi-havas-merger-will-conflict-interest-concerns-plague-the-deal

http://www.marketingdive.com/news/wendys-fan-shatters-twitter-record-in-quest-for-chicken-nuggets/442373/

https://www.themediabriefing.com/article/pivoting-without-missing-the-point

THIS OLD MARKETING - United Feature Syndicate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Media

Direct download: 17-05-12-Episode-183.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert kick off the show with old-time manufacturer Whirlpool buying recipe media site Yummly (What does this means for brands of all sizes?). In other news, Google and Facebook need to take more responsibility for their content as true media companies, and Forrester proclaims that the end of advertising is near.  Rants and raves include John Green and Airbnb. This week's This Old Marketing example: UnitedHealthcare.

This week's story links:

WhirlPool Acquires Yummly
https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/04/whirlpool-acquires-yummly-the-recipe-search-engine-last-valued-at-100m/


Time Facebook And Google Accept They Are Publishers With Responsibilities
https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/300302/time-facebook-and-google-accept-they-are-publisher.html?edition=102698


Forrester Sees Advertiser Revolt As The Beginning Of The End
http://adage.com/article/digital/forrester-sees-advertiser-revolt-beginning-end/308886/

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RANTS AND RAVES
https://www.wsj.com/articles/airbnb-teams-with-hearst-on-magazine-guided-by-travel-sites-data-1493892000

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-buzzfeed-and-mondelez-brought-healthy-food-videos-to-the-masses-1493373600

https://www.youtube.com/user/vlogbrothers

TOM - UnitedHealthcare

https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/why-work-here/news-room/2015/unitedhealthcare-launches-becoming-dr-you-course-to-help-older-adults.aspx
http://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/brand-u-marketers-offer-courses-content/300892/

Direct download: 17-05-08-Episode-182.mp3
Category:Content Marketing -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT