In this episode of PNR’s #ThisOldMarketing, Robert and Joe discuss the future of content, and why so many brands and agencies are looking more at advertising opportunities than owning their own platforms. Facebook launches a new live video program for…
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PNR 90: Chaos In the Media Coming Soon to a Platform Near You
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the craziness around the Hubspot scandal (and why these things seem to happen in Boston ;). Then the boys go in-depth into a series of articles about the media landscape. Will media companie…
PNR 89: Don’t Build Your Content House on Rented Land
In this episode number 89, Joe and Robert discuss LinkedIn and Google news this week. LinkedIn limits your right to download contacts and, alas, Google+ is no more (we think). In other news, AOL releases some new content marketing research that may no…
PNR 88: Content Marketing Budgets Still the Size of Pluto
In this episode number 88 of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss how more and more how-to videos are being pumped into YouTube, and what marketers need to do about it. Then the boys chat about major research surrounding trust and culture, both o…
PNR 87: Upworthy’s Big Move Combining Original Content and Data
In this episode number 87, Joe and Robert discuss the new Upworthy business model in detail, and what businesses and marketers can learn from it. In addition, the boys discuss what, when and why marketers should outsource content marketing, and follow…
PNR 86: Inside the New York Times’ Subscription Funnel
In this venerable episode number 86, Joe and Robert discuss why CNN is seeing backlash for their native advertising launch. After that, the boys explain why print is really the future of digital (stop laughing). In addition, the New York Times sees am…
PNR 85: Who Didn’t Launch a Content Marketing Agency this Week?
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, we saw a flurry of new content-based agencies afoot, including a deal with Daily Mail/WPP/SnapChat, a new content division from the BBC, and the Washington Post launches a freelance network. CBRE launches a new con…
PNR 84: Content Marketing Now Definitive Industry Term
In this episode number 84 of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss two major association initiatives – one in Germany and one in Asia – around content marketing. Both associations have also taken the name “content marketing”, which Joe thinks is a…
PNR 83: Why Medium Is Betting on Email (and So Should You)
In this episode number 83 of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss Twitter’s CEO leaving the nest, and the opportunities that remain with Twitter as a broadcasting platform. After discussing digital’s “third wave,” the boys chat about the Brad Pitt…
PNR 82: Honda Fails to Go the Distance
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert go in-depth into Facebook and instant articles, paired with the Apple announcement on launching a news reader platform. Honda shows us that a good idea can go wrong without a little patience, and th…
PNR 81: Can’t Miss Content Opportunities in Mary Meeker’s Trends Report
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert inadvertantly themed this rendition the “Content Inc.” episode. After Joe discusses the new platform launch, the boys dig into Mary Meeker’s annual trends report. Guess what? Your buyers are now m…
PNR 80: Publisher Cuts Lead to Content Opportunities for Brands
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the latest purchase for Content Marketing Institute, the UK-based show, Content Marketing Show. Verizon’s purchase of AOL leads to discussion around what value there is in AOL’s many content …
PNR 80: Publisher Cuts Lead to Content Opportunities for Brands
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the latest purchase for Content Marketing Institute, the UK-based show, Content Marketing Show. Verizon’s purchase of AOL leads to discussion around what value there is in AOL’s many content …
PNR 79: Facebook’s Move to Swallow Publishers
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss two large transactions in the content marketing technology space: Percolate and Kapost. Then the boys move right along to the official launch of Facebook News. Is this the end of times for …
PNR 78: The Future of Content Marketing 2025
In this Mother’s Day episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the future of advertising with a content marketing tilt. After some odd predictions, the boys discuss a research study on the ROI of content marketing versus native advertising. …
PNR 77: Why Digital Spending Is Not Growing Fast Enough
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert go into detail on why digital marketers are still not spending enough on digital (or are they?). In addition, the boys talk about which content we need to target different generations and whether con…
PNR 76: The New Media Model Will Include Selling Products
In this episode of This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss research that Facebook organic reach is dipping even more, and additional research that states influencer marketing is on the rise (but wait for the rant on this one). The boys also discuss …
PNR 75: Media Serves Two Content Masters, Brands Serve Just One
In this the 75th anniversary of PNR’s This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert celebrate +mobilegeddon by discussing what’s going to change with content marketing in 2015. In addition, a popular association changes its guidelines on native advertising, and …
PNR 74: LinkedIn Moves for Content Dominance
In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Joe and Robert discuss the LinkedIn purchase of lynda.com and what it means for LinkedIn and the content marketing industry. In addition, the boys cover the difference between content and advertising, and if it re…
PNR 73: Like It or Not, Advertising Is Booming
In this episode of PNR’s This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert discuss the finer points of what content marketing really is and how it’s defined. The boys go on and banter about Google’s deadline for mobile-friendly sites, as well as comment on how the ad…