In this very special episode, Joe and Robert talk about Content Marketing World’s 10 year anniversary, the changes in content marketing, and what should happen to the industry. News stories include TikTok’s sale. Will it go through and when will that b…
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245: Why the TikTok Deal Will Absolutely Happen
The TikTok/Oracle deal comes under scrutiny, but both Joe and Robert think the deal with absolutely go through, especially while TikTok’s numbers continue to grow. Facebook is getting in the email marketing business. Will they buy a business or consume…
244: Facebook Cleans Up Political Ads…But that’s Not the Problem
Facebook makes an announcement about curbing political ads, but still has a major problem with false organic content, as Russia again infiltrates the site. LEGO leverages user-generated content as new product development, while CVS launches a new media…
243: Rented Land and Native Advertising Disaster
Major media companies from around the United States are divesting their real estate properties to right-size their business models. Washington Post pushes forward into native advertising territory as traditional advertising falters. Audio is even bigge…
242: TikTok, the Nike Ad and Surprising Acquisitions
First, watch the Nike ad if you haven’t. Required watching. TikTok was in the news this week, with a crazy deal in progress with Microsoft. In other news, Industry Dive purchased Newscred’s content marketing studio business, while Digiday finds that br…
241: Double Down or Diversify? That Is the Question
While Coca-Cola begins killing zombie brands in favor of old standbys, companies like The New York Times are diversifying like crazy. Who’s right? Carnage is hitting digital media during the pandemic, affecting publishers just when they started to turn…
240: Social Media Is Out to Destroy Us
Facebook was under fire this week for possibly spreading hate speech and misinformation (what’s new?). Some people think Zuckerberg should be out. At the same time, TikTok may possibly be forced out of the United States as concern of Chinese data tampe…
239: Who’s Going to Be the Netflix of Business Content?
Almost all physical events are canceled for 2020. This means there will be a lot of innovation in the virtual events space. This also means a huge opportunity for a large tech brand to become the Netflix for business video content. The Girl Scouts are …
238: Is Your Social Media Your Property?
Continuing the acquisition movement, Adweek was purchased by Shamrock Capital Advisors. More to come? The boys will answer. Microsoft lays of 50 journalists, instead opting to use “computer robots.” Robert reviews what journalists need to do now to pro…
237: Chaos Creates a Rather Large Marketing Opportunity for Brands
Media company Team Whistle buys production company/agency Tiny Horse, further showing that revenue diversification is king in media and content marketing today. Joe Rogan signs with Spotify and Joe and Robert chiming in on who is the real winner. The W…
236: The Media Business Killed Itself
The New York Times reports that big tech such as Facebook and Google should pay media companies reparations for lost revenue. Joe and Robert think differently. The media business continues to kill itself due to a short-sighted revenue strategy. In othe…
235: Prepare for a Turnaround with these Marketing Tips
What do marketers do while we wait for a turnaround? Cosmo magazine details a number of key content marketing tactics that should be used by every enterprise, while Orbit Media offers 26 marketing ideas you could use now to get your house in order. Vay…
234: Why Invest in Marketing Now (Before It’s Too Late)
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Robert and Joe discuss why marketers need to aggressively invest in marketing now and not cut back. In other news, Joe Biden and team (finally) launch an enewsletter and podcast program, while a few airlines announ…
233: Can Media Companies Survive Coronavirus?
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss how the coronavirus COVID-19 is impacting media companies, specifically local media. Frankly, can they survive? What will be the model that replaces them? In other news, what can enterprise b…
232: What Marketers Need to Do During Lockdown [SPECIAL EPISODE]
A special episode of #ThisOldMarketing. In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss some big opportunities for marketers, especially in the acquisition space. —— Subscribe to PNR: This Old Marketing at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartR…
231: Making Sense of a Crazy Week…plus Could Apple Buy Disney?
Joe and Robert discuss a corona virus (COVID-19) week of news in marketing, trying to make sense of what’s next. Corona virus coverage gives major publishers a huge lift in traffic, bringing in pay-wall and advertising questions. In other news, a stran…
230: Marketing at a Social Distance [SPECIAL EPISODE]
A special episode of #ThisOldMarketing. In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss the new reality in front of marketers and what we, as marketers, need to be focusing on today. —— Subscribe to PNR: This Old Marketing at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast…
229: Salesforce, Mailchimp Buy Media Properties
For episode #229 of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert lead off with a worthy rant on AdAge’s addition of a “content marketing” awards category, which really isn’t content marketing at all. Both Mailchimp and Salesforce purchase media properties, furthe…
228: The Real Story Behind Facebook’s Fact-Checking Plan
In episode #228 of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert kick off the show with commentary on Burger King’s new “moldy burger” campaign. Facebook hires Reuters to do fact checking, and the boys argue about the real strategy behind the move. More and more …
227: Ranking the Best & Worst Super Bowl Ads of 2020
On episode #227 of PNR’s This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert dissect the best and worst super bowl ads of 2020. In other news, the creation of less content is actually a winning strategy of successful online publishers, while Warren Buffett leaves the n…
