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Marketing Operators

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12 snips
May 27, 2025 • 1h 21min

E61: Quick Hits – Campaign Wins, Team Structure & AI Tools We’re Testing

Explore the successes of recent DTC campaigns, including innovative strategies for Mother's Day and Memorial Day. Discover how AI tools are transforming marketing workflows and customer service. Learn about the nuanced e-commerce team structures essential for effective operations. Hear insights on optimizing marketing budgets with creative promotional strategies, like mystery gifts. Dive into the evolving roles in e-commerce management and the importance of collaboration across departments for achieving brand growth.
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May 20, 2025 • 1h 27min

E060: Go-To-Market Strategy: How 9-Figure Brands Plan, Execute, and Post-Mortem Product Launches

Explore the intricacies of go-to-market strategies for successful product launches. Discover how tiered approaches and team collaboration enhance campaign execution. Learn about innovative attribution models that optimize performance measurement, especially on video-heavy platforms. Dive into project management's role in streamlining communication and improving post-mortem analysis. Plus, see how AI is revolutionizing creative workflows while maintaining the importance of human touch in marketing. Transform your launch strategies and maximize efficiency!
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42 snips
May 13, 2025 • 1h 15min

E059: Meta Shifts, Margins & Smarter Growth with Taylor Holiday

Taylor Holiday, CEO of Common Thread Collective and e-commerce growth expert, shares game-changing insights on brand strategies. He discusses the evolving landscape of Meta advertising and how brands must adapt to tighter margins and shifting consumer behavior. Taylor emphasizes the importance of a margin-first approach to media spending and highlights why creative campaigns and disciplined execution are pivotal for success. He also explores the role of AI in marketing, foreseeing a leaner, faster future for teams as technology shapes the industry.
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11 snips
May 6, 2025 • 1h 27min

E058: Marketing in a Recession - Cuts, Bets, and What You Can’t Afford to Lose

In a challenging economy, brands must adapt their marketing strategies to stay afloat. The discussion covers essential budget cuts, effective vendor negotiations, and prioritizing impactful marketing channels. Emphasis is placed on understanding changing consumer behavior, especially in premium markets, and the necessity of value-driven messaging. They explore the innovative use of AI, including ChatGPT, for optimizing marketing efforts and boosting conversions while maintaining a growth mindset. The hosts highlight the importance of continuous testing and revisiting assumptions to ensure relevance.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 38min

E057: Inside Tecovas: Reporting, Merchandising & Growing the Brand with CMO Krista Dalton

In this discussion, Krista Dalton, CMO and SVP of Digital at Tecovas, shares insights on how her brand uses data-driven strategies to evolve while staying true to its roots. She highlights the balance between creativity and analytics in decision-making and the importance of understanding customer needs. Krista dives into how AI streamlines processes and enhances marketing efficiency, emphasizing collaboration within teams. Additionally, she discusses the brand's expansion into new categories while ensuring alignment with their core mission.
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23 snips
Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 19min

E056: Redefining Your Ad Creative Strategy and Maximizing Meta Performance

Dive into the secrets of crafting high-performing ad creative strategies for success on Meta. Uncover a 10-point creative framework that treats creativity like targeting. Explore how early-stage brands can evolve from last-click metrics to more nuanced approaches. Discover the importance of aligning creative tactics with media strategies and the role of audience targeting in enhancing engagement. Plus, learn about maximizing performance through influencer partnerships and the significance of creative diversity in reaching diverse demographics.
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5 snips
Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 3min

E055: Meta's Conversion Lift Testing, AI in Creative, and Product Seeding for Scalable Growth

Dive into the world of Meta's Conversion Lift Testing, exploring its impact on ad performance and its practical applications. Discover how AI is transforming creative production, making content more efficient and personalized. Unpack effective strategies for product seeding and influencer outreach, focusing on maximizing engagement and metrics. Learn the nuances of running incrementality tests for significant ad spend, and how the evolving landscape of tech is reshaping marketing. This insightful discussion covers everything from testing methodologies to innovative brand strategies.
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27 snips
Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 17min

E054: From Product Drops to Post-Purchase Plays - Email Marketing with 'Email Is Not Dead' Author, Karly Craig

Karly Craig, author of 'Email Is Not Dead' and CMO at No Days Wasted, shares powerful insights into email marketing's evolution. She emphasizes how many brands overlook automated marketing flows, particularly gain from welcoming and post-purchase strategies. Karly advocates for creativity in emails to enhance engagement and explores retention techniques that prioritize value over discounts. With practical advice on crafting anticipation for product drops, she highlights the importance of tailored messaging to drive conversion and customer loyalty.
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7 snips
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 14min

E053: Our Takes on Saratoga's Viral Moment, Meta's Andromeda & AI's Role in Ad Creative

The podcast dives into the viral marketing fail of Saratoga water, discussing how brands can better seize similar moments. Insights on Meta's Andromeda reveal how AI is transforming ad strategies and enhancing campaign performance. The hosts also explore the role of AI in creative production, including how it's streamlining workflows and boosting ad efficiency. Additionally, they tackle the evolving landscape of e-commerce and the importance of brand engagement during viral trends, all while maintaining authenticity and leveraging influencer culture.
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9 snips
Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 25min

E052: How We Set KPIs, Structure Reporting and Run Meetings to Drive Results

Discover the secrets behind setting KPIs that drive real results. Learn how transparency in reporting can boost team performance and keep everyone aligned. The discussion covers the balance between objective and subjective goals, along with the importance of effective meetings. Delve into the complexities of measuring success through data while avoiding common pitfalls. Plus, find out how to enhance accountability and make data-driven decisions that align with both short-term and long-term business objectives.

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