Marketing Operators

Marketing Operators I Connor Rolain I Connor MacDonald I Cody Plofker
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Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 23min

From Growth Sprints to Brand Health Metrics: What's Driving Wins Right Now

Discover innovative ways to measure brand health beyond traditional metrics like ROAS, and learn about the importance of baseline revenue for tracking brand momentum. Delve into Cozy Earth's viral 'Bed Rot Challenge,' a quirky marketing stunt designed to engage audiences and boost visibility. Hear Cody's insights on running growth sprints to tackle high CPAs on Meta, alongside strategies to align product launches with marketing. This engaging discussion blends creativity, data, and effective campaign strategies for modern marketing success.
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23 snips
Aug 19, 2025 • 1h 26min

DTC OG Ezra Firestone on How the Game Has Shifted and What’s Working Now

Ezra Firestone, a pioneer in e-commerce and founder of brands like Boom by Cindy Joseph, shares his journey from dropshipping to building nine-figure companies. He discusses the evolution of marketing strategies, emphasizing tailored customer journeys over a one-size-fits-all approach. Ezra reveals underutilized platforms like Amazon and Shop App as growth channels and explores the impact of AI on brand discovery. He also delves into ethical marketing practices and sustainable growth strategies, highlighting the need for authentic connections in a crowded marketplace.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 1h 19min

Unlocking Growth Levers with Connor Dault, CMO of Fast-Growth DTC Supplement Brand Gruns

Join Connor Dault, CMO of Grüns and former VP of Growth at Caraway, as he shares his journey into the fast-paced world of DTC supplements. He discusses effective onboarding strategies and finding quick wins without disrupting team dynamics. Connor reveals how Grüns combines customer feedback with cultural trends to spot opportunities. Dive into their persona-based marketing strategies, innovative channels like CTV and YouTube, and the importance of cohesive messaging amidst high testing velocity. Get insights on balancing growth and brand integrity!
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 20min

How We’re Iterating on Tentpole Campaigns & Structuring the Content Teams That Power Them

The hosts discuss the dynamic structure of content teams, balancing in-house talent and freelancers for effective marketing. They explore how influencer content is reshaping major sweepstakes campaigns and dive into innovative strategies for ad optimization across platforms. Incrementality testing is highlighted as essential for maximizing budget efficiency. There's a focus on direct response storytelling, using successful examples to enhance landing pages. Finally, they address the importance of engagement-driven campaigns for brand discovery and audience interaction.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 13min

Acquisition Offers That Drive Retention: What’s Working - and Why Testing Matters

Pop-up acquisition offers can significantly shape customer retention and spending. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of cashback incentives over traditional discounts. It also explores the importance of rigorous testing to avoid strategies that might seem successful but hinder long-term performance. Insights on Meta's changing advertising landscape reveal challenges in maintaining consistent acquisition. Effective promotional strategies and customer experience enhancements are key to driving repeat purchases and increasing lifetime value.
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7 snips
Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 24min

When to Diversify or Evolve Your Media Mix: How To Approach Channel Expansion (Bonus Episode)

Austin Santino, Client Development Manager at Tatari, shares his expertise on the evolving landscape of TV advertising. He explains why TV is becoming more accessible for brands and how to treat it like a performance channel. The discussion touches on budgeting, creative expectations, and effective attribution. Santino also highlights the need for brands to consider their media mix strategically—shifting focus from traditional platforms to diversifying into channels like TV and streaming. His insights help clarify when and how to expand marketing efforts.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 27min

Why Great Marketers Think Like Data Scientists, with Eric Seufert

Eric Seufert, founder of Mobile Dev Memo and partner at Heracles Capital, dives into the dynamic intersection of marketing and data science. He highlights the importance of distinguishing between deterministic and probabilistic attribution for effective advertising. Eric passionately discusses incrementality testing as a superior measurement approach and introduces signal engineering to optimize ad performance. Plus, he shares insights on the evolving landscape of AI in marketing and the challenges of audience targeting, making a compelling case for marketers to embrace data-driven strategies.
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9 snips
Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 20min

Spending More & Reaching Less? Fix Your Meta Account With Us

Explore the intriguing dynamics of Meta advertising as costs rise while reach declines. Discover tactical changes that have started to turn performance around and the importance of simplifying account structures. The hosts delve into the challenges and triumphs of launching new products, like a mineral sunscreen, and share insights from recent Prime Day sales. They discuss the evolving role of AI in marketing and the necessity of diversifying channels to optimize strategies, showcasing how creative innovation can drive better results.
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25 snips
Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 27min

E067: How Marketers Should Actually Be Using AI, with the Boring Marketer

Discover how smart DTC marketers leverage AI not just for speed, but to create efficient systems and workflows. James discusses the importance of integrating AI into content and internal processes rather than relying solely on it for content generation. Learn about designing AI to enhance team collaboration and how to build repeatable content frameworks. He also critiques vague marketing copy and shares predictions about AI's future in marketing, highlighting its potential impact and necessary focus areas for marketers.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 22min

E066: DTC Marketers - Where Are You Wasting Your Time?

E-commerce marketers face rising acquisition costs and the challenge of maximizing efficiency. Discover how to identify time-wasting habits and transform marketing workflows. The speakers highlight strategies for optimizing PPC, enhancing customer retention with plain-text emails, and effectively launching new products. They dive into the importance of learning from past marketing missteps and using AI to boost creative strategies. Tune in for insights on balancing ad quality with volume and navigating the complexities of direct-to-consumer marketing.

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