This Old Marketing - Content Marketing News with Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose

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: Top of the Show Sponsor: VideoBlocks/AudioBlocks Bundle Package for $149 - http://cmi.media/pnr188b How NerdWallet Went To a $520 Million Company Using Content https://thehustle.co/nerdwallet-maggie-leung   The New York Times Now Has 13 Million Subscribers to 50 Email Newsletters https://digiday.com/media/new-york-times-now-13-million-subscribers-50-email-newsletters/     Trust Marketing in the Fake News Era http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/why-you-should-double-down-on-trust-marketing-in-the-fake-news-era/   SHOW SPONSOR - GOTOWEBINAR Download the eBook - "Why Webinars Help Marketers Win:Start Rocking Your Lead Gen with Webinars" http://cmi.media/pnr188a   RANTS AND RAVES https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-etsy-net-neutrality-day-of-action/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ryV2iF0u94 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDbJdqMwSL0   THIS OLD MARKETING - Mobil http://www.eyemagazine.com/feature/article/powered-flight  

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: Top of the Show Sponsor: VideoBlocks/AudioBlocks Bundle Package for $149 - http://cmi.media/pnr187b Be Careful Celebrating Googles New Ad Blocker:Here’s What’s Really Going On https://theintercept.com/2017/06/05/be-careful-celebrating-googles-new-ad-blocker-heres-whats-really-going-on/   Craft Brewers Question Anheuser-Busch’s Foray Into Publishing http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2017/06/07/craft-brewers-question-anheuser-buschs-foray-into.html http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2017/06/07/harpoon-responds-to-ab-inbev-acquisition-of-ratebeer-site/   SHOW SPONSOR - GOTOWEBINAR Download the eBook - "Why Webinars Help Marketers Win:Start Rocking Your Lead Gen with Webinars" http://cmi.media/pnr187a     RANTS AND RAVES   http://adage.com/article/al-ries/a-words-jack-trout-positioning/309341/ http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2017/06/brand-who-says-it-is/   THIS OLD MARKETING - MCKINSEY http://www.mckinsey.com/quarterly/about-the-quarterly

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 Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends Report http://adage.com/article/media/10-takeaways-mary-meeker-s-2017-internet-rrends-report/309214/ 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/   SHOW SPONSOR - GOTOWEBINAR Download the eBook - "Why Webinars Help Marketers Win:Start Rocking Your Lead Gen with Webinars" http://cmi.media/pnr186a RANTS AND RAVES http://www.noopportunitywasted.com/NOW-Book TOM - LANDROVERhttp://www.campaignlive.com/article/case-study-land-rover-customer-magazine/194221 http://www.redwoodlondon.com/our-work/land-rover-loyalty-content

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: Top of the Show Sponsor: VideoBlocks/AudioBlocks Bundle Package for $149 - http://cmi.media/pnr185b 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 Reporthttp://www.edisonresearch.com/social-sharing-mobile-world/ EPISODE SPONSOR - BRIGHTCOVE Get the "Science of Social Video" download today: http://cmi.media/pnr185 RANTS AND RAVES https://www.newswhip.com/2017/05/reactive-storytelling-reebok/ http://adage.com/article/digital/google-moves-kill-click-attribution-sf-event/309129/ http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/26/europe/walkers-wave-twitter-campaign-disaster-trnd/ https://www.themediabriefing.com/article/airbnb-hearst-partnership-airbnbmag

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: Does Corporate Storytelling Work - Some Megabrands Say Nohttps://www.facebook.com/notes/mark-schaefer/does-corporate-storytelling-work-some-mega-brands-say-no/10154524842328531/   Don’t Get Rid Of The Publisher Position Just Yethttps://digiday.com/media/opinion-dont-get-rid-publisher-position-just-yet/   Conde Naste Sees Commerce Opportunity With Branded Subscription Boxeshttps://digiday.com/media/conde-nast-sees-commerce-opportunities-branded-subscription-boxes/ SHOW SPONSOR - BRIGHTCOVE Download "The Science of Social Video" Today - http://cmi.media/pnr184 RANTS AND RAVES http://www.marketingdive.com/news/mcdonalds-pulls-ad-criticized-for-exploiting-child-bereavement/442892/ http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/14/us/daddy-daughter-hair-factory-trnd/ https://www.facebook.com/Daddydaughterhairfactory/ http://people.com/human-interest/single-dad-teaches-himself-to-do-his-daughter-s-hair-and-starts-class/ This Old Marketing - Jan van der Heijden

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 Lasthttps://www.theverge.com/2017/5/10/15610094/snap-snapchat-q1-2017-earnings-report-stock-plummets Marketing Content or Content Marketinghttp://blogs.gartner.com/kirsten-newbold-knipp/2017/04/26/marketing-content-content-marketing/ The CMO Role Is Shifting in 2017http://www.marketingdive.com/news/the-cmo-role-is-shifting-in-2017/441923/ SHOW SPONSOR - BRIGHTCOVE Download “The Science of Social Video” Now - http://cmi.media/pnr183 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

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/ SPONSOR - BRIGHTCOVE and their ebook "The Science of Social Video" - Download for free today using this link: http://cmi.media/pnr182 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/

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss and compare the Heineken ad everyone is talking about, and why it's probably not a whole lot different than the Pepsi ad from a few weeks ago. ESPN decides to cut 100 on-air content creators, while the New York Times finally launches on Snapchat.  Rants and raves include AT&T's home page and net neutrality. This week's TOM example: Pirelli tires. This week's story links: Episode Sponsor: PowerPost and their 5 Pillars of Publishing webinar on May 9th: http://cmi.media/pnr181 Heineken Ad Worlds Apart - Puts The Pepsi Ad To Shamehttp://www.businessinsider.com/heineken-ad-worlds-apart-transgender-climate-change-feminism-2017-4/ http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/hey-pepsi-heres-how-its-done-heineken-takes-on-our-differences-and-nails-it/ ESPN Will Cut 100 Air Personalities Todayhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/espn-will-cut-100-air-personalities-today-123057142.html?.tsrc=fauxdal http://www.espnfrontrow.com/2017/04/espns-content-evolution-strategy/   New York Times Launches On Snapchat http://mashable.com/2017/04/24/new-york-times-snapchat-discover-launch/#S_Gd.jEXfiqU RANTS AND RAVES https://www.recode.net/2017/4/12/15266200/trump-administration-net-neutrality-plan-lobbying-fcc-ajit-pai http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ages-famous-people-got-big-break-facebook-status_uk_5721f18ee4b0a1e971cb20f6 https://www.att.com/   TOM - Pirelli https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirelli_Calendar http://pirellicalendar.pirelli.com/en/pirelli-calendar-2017/calendar-shots http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/11/29/2017-pirelli-calendar_n_13302934.html

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss Google's move to insert ad-blocking into the web browser Google Chrome and what that means for marketers and advertisers.  New research suggests that marketing skills are in high demand, while executives absolutely love long-form content.  Rants and raves include content workflow and mission statements.  This week's TOM example: a content event in 1916. This week's story links: Episode Sponsor: PowerPost and their 5 Pillars of Publishing webinar on May 9th: http://cmi.media/pnr180 Google Plans Ad Blocker As A Feature In New Chrome Browser https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-plans-ad-blocking-feature-in-popular-chrome-browser-1492643233 The Most In-Demand Marketing Skillshttps://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2017/31918/the-most-in-demand-marketing-skills Global Executives Study From Quartzhttps://insights.qz.com/ges/2016/ RANTS AND RAVES http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2017/04/habits-productive-content-teams/ https://www.inc.com/magazine/201704/leadership-mission-statements-into-sales.html    

In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss the rampant Wall Street rumors of Apple buying Disney. Netflix has found another billion dollar business model and Reuters identifies six publishing trends brands need to pay attention to. Rants and raves include brand studios and college choice. This week's TOM example: Mint. This week's story links: Episode Sponsor: PowerPost and their 5 Pillars of Publishing webinar on May 9th: http://cmi.media/pnr179 Rumors: Is Apple Going To Buy Apple http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/apple-seen-as-disney-buyer-by-wall-street-malone-2017-3-1001866926-1001866926 Netflix Has A Billion Dollar New Business That It’s Starting To Explore http://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-merchandise-revenue-2017-4 Six Strategic Lessons For Publishers Moving Beyond The Articlehttps://www.themediabriefing.com/article/six-strategic-lessons-for-publishers-moving-beyond-the-article   Rant/Rave http://www.adweek.com/agencyspy/heres-the-problem-with-that-content-studio-you-just-built/129188   https://velocitypartners.com/resources/the-new-media-message/#/   THIS OLD MARKETING - MINT https://blog.kissmetrics.com/how-mint-grew/ https://contently.com/strategist/2015/03/23/how-mint-turned-content-into-a-big-business/