MarTech Podcast ™ // Marketing + Technology = Business Growth

In this episode, Ben and Erik analyzed the big marketing shifts that happened in 2020, if the high online sales are marketing-driven or organic growth, and what’s next for the advertising spend. They also discussed some predictions for 2021 and what’s the best way to think about the prominence of digital marketing and avoid the noise.  Show NotesConnect With:Erik Huberman: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our second episode with Erik, we discussed what are some of the most important metrics we need to look at for an attractive martech investment. We also talked about why in terms of investment strategy what should matter is the return and not the valuation, the rise of AI-driven site optimization, and the role of intent data companies in the martech landscape.  Show NotesConnect With:Erik Huberman: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're going to discuss how to effectively use video to improve your ad efficiency. Joining us is Bob Regnerus, a Co-Founder at FeedStories, which is a Facebook video advertising agency that crafts compelling stories about your business. In part 2 of our conversation, we're going to talk about the secret to making compelling videos for advertising.Show NotesConnect With: Bob Regnerus: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're going to discuss how to effectively use video to improve your ad efficiency. Joining us is Bob Regnerus, a Co-Founder at FeedStories, which is a Facebook video advertising agency that crafts compelling stories about your business. In part 1 of our conversation, Bob is going to tell us why video performs so well on Facebook and other ad platforms. Show NotesConnect With: Bob Regnerus: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue to discuss how to maximize the impact of video as an advertising medium. Joining us is Cindy Brown, Chief Revenue Officer of Viral Gains, which is a video ad journey platform that enables marketers to engage people with relevant brand stories in the contexts that people most favor. Yesterday, Cindy told us how marketers should decide between running an awareness, consideration, or conversion campaign using video, and today we're doing a case study to learn how to optimize your video campaigns. Show NotesConnect With: Cindy Brown: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're going to discuss the way to maximize the impact of video as an advertising medium. Joining us is Cindy Brown, Chief Revenue Officer of Viral Gains, which is a video ad journey platform that enables marketers to engage people with relevant brand stories in the contexts that people most favor. In part 1 of our conversation, Cindy is going to tell us how marketers should decide between running an awareness, consideration, or conversion campaign using video. Show NotesConnect With:Cindy Brown: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Setting the right tone for the year is Ben’s core message on this first day of 2021. Ben talks about building systems around things that you are inherently good at and acknowledging that nothing is guaranteed. What matters the most, is the relationships you have with the people around you.  Show NotesConnect With:Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this year-end episode, Ben shares some personal insights about the value of setting goals, breaking them into categories, and making them quantifiable to help you keep track. It’s about facing 2021 with a clean slate and reshuffled priorities about what matters the most.  Show NotesConnect With:Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At this end of the year series, Ben talks about 2020’s impact from a podcast growth perspective, our business goals and revenue goals, and then stumbling upon a great growth channel that strengthened our core infrastructure which helps us be more confident and positive about our business for the next year.  Show NotesConnect With:Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this second episode, we will discuss the importance of understanding your standards and knowing your audience from the perspective of intrinsic branding. We also talked about lead quality and why it is a commonly overlooked metric, how the brand and the business model inform each other as well as understanding the psychographic profile of your audiences.  Show NotesConnect With:Justin Foster: Website // LinkedInEmily Soccorsy: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // Newsletter // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.