In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss how much a content creator can make by platforming on social media networks. Both see that more and more of those billions will be going to the social media networks...not the creators. PayPal makes a rather large error in their terms and conditions. Is this the sign for more financial issues to come? And CNN does yet another rug pull on their NFT program. Both Joe and Robert hope they make the right decision on refunding minters. Rants and raves include a rant on the AI Bill of Rights and a Pittsburgh PR rave. Joe comments about the problem of Web3 community building. This week's links: PayPal Terms and Conditions Issues The Economics of Social Media Accounts CNN's NFT Rug Pull White House AI Bill of Rights Pittsburgh PR Content Marketing --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

Elon Musk is all over the news, as he finally faces the inevitable...he signed an agreement and must actually buy Twitter. Joe and Robert go through different outcomes as to what becomes of the little blue bird. Fandom just acquired a boat load of content sites for a song from Red Ventures. How big is the opportunity in acquiring media and content sites for brands? Facebook winds down their newsletter plans and Malcolm Gladwell is shocked. In other news, Facebook sells more ads. Rants and raves include Amazon, travel tips, and content marketing careers research. This week's links: Kim Kardashian Crypto Suit Elon Musk Buys Twitter Fandom Buys Red Venture Sites Facebook Ends Newsletter Meta to Sell More Ad Spots Content Marketing Salary Research --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

Joe and Robert discuss the impending (or ongoing) bear market in the creator economy. This means less sponsorships and different business models for both content marketers and creators. Disney goes all Web3, while social media networks continue to take, take, take. Rants and raves include a Robert downer on the Democratic party (listen first!) and Joe's rant about TikTok going bye bye. This week's links: Disney Goes Web3 Interview with Disney CEO on Next-Gen Storytelling Social Media Giants Changing Terms on Creators Is BeReal for Real? Long-form Content Isn't Dead Buzzfeed Valuation Dropping The 10k Creator Podcast with Joe Pulizzi and Daren Smith --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

Spotify announced a new audiobook strategy, aiming directly at Amazon (plus Apple and Google). Twitch bans online gambling after a soap-opera type scamming by a popular streamer. But, will it last? ESPN launches a creator network, investing a bucket of pucks into the initiative. Both Joe and Robert agree, it's "meh". And Starbucks launches a new Web3 loyalty program, investing a double bucket of pucks. Rants and raves include purpose and more purpose...plus, the Emmy awards. This week's articles: Spotify Sells Audiobooks Twitch Online Gambling Announcement ESPN Launches Creator Network Starbucks and Web3 Brands and Purpose Emmy Award Results --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

In a special Content Marketing World week episode, Joe and Robert discuss their content marketing presentations in detail and what the future holds of the discipline of content marketing. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

In this very special episode, we bring back one of This Old Marketing's most popular episodes: a breakdown of what makes (and breaks) This Old Marketing (the podcast) featuring content entrepreneur Jay Acunzo. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

This week Donald Trump's Truth Social made the news concerning runway and SPAC issues. Does Truth and it's parent company have enough money to hold on? And even worse news...Google has a lot to say about it. In acquisition land, Benioff's Time brand bought Brandcast to launch Time Sites. Robert sees this as a big deal moving forward. Joe believes that these small acquisitions are going to rule the next 18 months. And what about AI and content? Robert just wrote a report on the future of Marketing AI. Is he right? In rants and raves, Robert shares a rare Comms research spotlight, while Joe rants about a new NFT marketplace. This week's links: Truth's SPAC Down 9% Truth's Trademark Down Google Won't Play with Trump Time Buys Brandcast AI and Content Facebook and Cambridge Suit Comms Research New NFT Marketplace --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

Donald Trump's Truth Social is hitting bigger numbers...but are they big enough? Instagram's changes from social network to content discovery platform is messing with a number of small business models, while YouTube and TikTok block Andrew Tate from the platform. Google launched a new "really helpful" SEO update that attacks sites that don't answer the question searched for. Will their update really fix anything at all? Probably not. And...is TikTok monitoring your information? You bet they are. Rants and raves include the fiasco in Cleveland sports and a review of The Sandman. This week's links: Truth Social Numbers Up Instagram Changes All the Rules YouTube Bans Tate Google's Helpful Update TikTok Security Risk Pam's LinkedIn Plea for Browns' Fans --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Send us your Rally.io ID at ThisOldMarketing.site and get $20 in $TILT and $IDEA coin for a podcast review. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

Big news as Mailchimp deactivates a number of crypto-based newsletters. We cover what's behind the move and what you need to do about it. Morning Brew is yet another in line to launch a creator program. What are they doing differently? A new group-based social network is launched (Niche). But how long will it last? And Meta (Facebook) launches their metaverse program in France and Spain. And yes, it is the most ridiculous thing you will see today. Rants and raves include creator burnout and Creem magazine. This week's sponsor is Zapier. Start your free account today at Zapier.com/TOM. This week's links: Mailchimp Deactivates Morning Brew Creator Program Meet Niche Zuckerberg's Metaverse Creator Needs a Break Creem Magazine Returns TV or Social Media More Polarizing? --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Send us your Rally.io ID at ThisOldMarketing.site and get $20 in $TILT and $IDEA coin for a podcast review. Subscribe at TheTilt.com and get the best content creator newsletter 2x per week.

This week Joe and Robert cover the big news out of Disney. Do they really have more subscribers than Netflix? Are they the greatest media company of all-time? (the answer is yes) Axios sells to Cox Enterprises, creating a local media opportunity that may be unprecedented. At the 5x revenue valuation, the boys ponder how a content marketing division could be valued (revenue or not). Lyft creates a media division...but the real story is the ongoing diversification of audience and customer revenue. Rants and raves include online gambling content and whether it's better or worse to work from home. This week's links: Disney's Upside Surprise Axios Sells Media Exit Multiplier Lyft's Media Operation xQc Wagers $685 Million Malcolm Gladwell on Working from Home --------- Liked this show? SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google and more. Catch past episodes and show notes at ThisOldMarketing.site. Subscribe for the best in content creation at TheTilt.com.