How can brands build trust—and how has the internet changed that?Chris Brogan has been on the forefront of internet culture, helping brands adjust to building relationships online since the beginning. We discuss managing online reputation, the importance of genuine engagement, the rise of influencer marketing, and the constants of trust-building—both on- and off-line.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI art isn't just for bizarro DALL-E experiments—when done deliberately, it can be an incredible tool for creating an endless supply of relevant, on-brand images, to a degree that stock sites cannot even begin to touch.Branding expert Jenna Soard explains why AI art is such a powerful tool for your brand, how to use it strategically, and what further technology is on the horizon.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media has not negated the importance of the humble website. Far from it—as social media sites (and their users) come and go, having an owned piece of the internet that you can call your own is more crucial than ever.Andy Crestodina shares how to make your website work harder for you by making your audience do LESS work to figure out who you are, why they should care, and what they should do next.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we think of creative branding efforts—especially videos—we often think of B2C brands. It is for this reason that creative B2B branding has such opportunity to stand out and be noticed.Hope Morley of Umault is a master of the happy medium between "stale demo video" and "pure entertainment," making entertaining and informative videos for B2B brands that really sell. We discuss why the B2B market is so ripe for creativity, the relationship between sales and marketing, and why branding still matters in the B2B space.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People aren't static, and neither are brands. But how can you keep a brand fresh without negating all the familiarity of its previous incarnation? Designer Marisa Messick of Quill and Co. has helped create and re-create many a brand, as well as studying what has made big-brand refreshes flop or soar. She shares her tips for balancing consistency and newness, and lets us know what should never change.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media is often a "highlight reel" of the prettiest, most perfect parts of people's lives—which can leave us feeling "less than" when we compare our own whole, human selves to those images of perfection. Julia Jornsay-Silverberg rejects that notion, and brings her "Anti-Highlight Reel" realness to her own content, resulting in important conversations about mental health, self care—and some new, truly genuine influencer deals with some of her favorite brands! She shares how she keeps a balance between her naturally bubbly, optimistic vibe and keeping it real, how she stays healthy and sane while entrenched in the world of social media all day long, and how she's taking the power of her voice to the next level.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before there was even marketing, there was word of mouth.Saul Colt explains how to get people talking, why it matters, how it differs from traditional "influencer marketing," and how to measure your results.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being yourself shouldn't feel like work—but when you're trying to build a personal brand, it sure can feel like it! Fab Giovanetti of Alt Marketing School helps us understand how to focus our time and energy on what really matters, so we've got some left over to actually enjoy life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's exciting to see lots of "likes" on our posts, and disheartening to see lower engagement—but which numbers actually matter, and why? As data scientist Katie Robbert of Trust Insights tells us, it's important to understand which metrics do and don't matter as we build our personal brands, and how we can use that information to strengthen our strategy moving forward.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a big difference between so-called "influencers" with millions of followers, and people with actual influence on the people around them. Jason Falls works with professionals to build the kind of trust and expertise that inspires real action. He shares what matters, what doesn't, and how to leverage that influence for good and not evil.***Follow Christine Gritmon on Twitter: @cgritmon and join her each Tuesday for the #ChatAboutBrand Twitter chatSubscribe to the Let's Talk About Brand Newsletter that goes out every Monday to ensure you don't miss a beat!Listen to Let's Talk About Brand on your favorite podcast platform!You can listen and subscribe to all of Adweek’s podcasts by visiting adweek.com/podcasts.Stay updated on all things Adweek Podcast Network by following us on Twitter: @adweekpodcasts.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at podcast@adweek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.