Episodes from Oct 2021 to Mar 2022
Episodes 481–520 of 673, newest first
NFTs Coming to Instagram: Weekly Marketing News
Ryan Alford, Joe Hamric and Christina Yasi break down Instagram NFTs, Twitter Shops, Facebook's TikTok account, Chipotle's chip robot and more.
Jason Feifer on Adaptability, Risk and Better Storytelling
Entrepreneur's Jason Feifer on cold-pitching his way into national magazines, the four phases of change, and why problem stories beat success stories.
TikTok's 10-Minute Videos, SoundOn and Metaverse Fashion
Ryan Alford, Joe Hamric and Christina Yasi break down TikTok's 10-minute uploads, SoundOn, Kraft x Netflix, Abercrombie's rebrand and Tinder checks.
Alex Morton on Network Marketing, Crypto and Success
Alex Morton tells Ryan Alford how he made his first million at 24, lost most of it, and why raw honesty beats polish in sales, content and crypto.
Metaverse Land Grab, Roblox Retail and 197B Streams
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Meta's network warning, American Eagle on Roblox, Nielsen's streaming record, Ford's EV split and Shopify's 60/40
Pace Morby on Creative Finance and Brand Leverage
Pace Morby tells Ryan Alford how mindset, free content and community got him an A&E show, a $1M investor and deals delivered straight to his Instagram DMs.
McDonald's Into the Metaverse: Marketing News Feb 2022
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down McDonald's metaverse restaurant, Facebook's mixed reality, Wrangler NFTs, Nitro Pepsi and LinkedIn's podcast network.
Navy SEAL William Branum on Grit and Naked Warrior Recovery
Retired Navy SEAL William Branum on surviving BUD/S, leaving the military after 26 years, and building CBD brand Naked Warrior Recovery.
Super Bowl 56 Ads: What Scored and What Missed
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Super Bowl 56 ads, why Coinbase's QR code won, which brands dragged, and what a metaverse stat really means.
Don Yaeger on Storytelling, Trust and Preparation
Don Yaeger on writing Walter Payton's last book, 33 titles, becoming an 'activational' speaker, and why over-preparation and active listening win.
Jaren Johnston on Nashville, Hits and The Cadillac Three
The Cadillac Three's Jaren Johnston on publishing deals, nine number ones, building a fan base from a van, and marketing music without radio.
Spotify vs. Joe Rogan and $500M Metaverse Real Estate
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric cover the Spotify artist boycott, metaverse land sales, NFT money laundering and the week's best Super Bowl ad news.
McDonald's Mocks Crypto Investors: Marketing News Recap
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down McDonald's crypto trolling, Miller Lite's metaverse bar, QR codes on connected TV and the M&M's rebrand backlash.
Jenna Andrews on Writing BTS Hits and Leaving Def Jam
Grammy-nominated songwriter Jenna Andrews on writing Dynamite and Butter with BTS, leaving Def Jam, and building The Green Room mental health series.
Microsoft's $70B Activision Deal and TikTok Brand Wins
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Microsoft's $70 billion Activision Blizzard deal, Marriott's TikTok creator hunt and Forbes' top-paid YouTubers.
Heidi Montag on The Hills, Fame and Pratt Daddy
Heidi Montag talks reality TV's story arcs, why attention didn't become Kardashian money, and how live selling saved her crystal business Pratt Daddy.
Cancel Culture, Super Bowl Ads & Metaverse News
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down cancel culture's real impact on brands, Super Bowl returns from Taco Bell and Avocados From Mexico, Wordle and Lime.
Elena Cardone on Building an Empire as a Team
Elena Cardone tells Ryan Alford how 2008 reshaped her marriage, why the support role is her superpower, and the 7 billion person goal driving her.
Blackberry Dies, Taco Bell Pass and Crystal Pepsi Returns
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric cover Blackberry's shutdown, Taco Bell's $10 Taco Lover's Pass, Crystal Pepsi's return, H&M in the metaverse and Marriott NFTs.
Grant Cardone on Real Estate, 10X Thinking and Renting
Grant Cardone explains his 12,000-unit real estate portfolio, how non-accredited investors can start with $1,000, and his three-part success formula.
Metaverse's Most Downloaded App and Fiverr's NIL Play
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric close out 2021: Jack Dorsey's Web3 doubts, Oculus topping the app charts, Paris Hilton on Roblox and Fiverr's NIL mentorship.
Spike Mendelsohn on Top Chef, PLNT Burger and Grit
Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn tells Ryan Alford how reality TV launched Good Stuff Eatery, why he diversified before the bubble burst, and how PLNT
Cristina Ferrare on Reinvention, Cancer and Flourish
Cristina Ferrare tells Ryan Alford about Vogue covers, the DeLorean trial, being fired for being old, beating multiple myeloma and building Flourish.
Nike's Metaverse Bet and the Cream Cheese Crisis
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Nike buying digital sneaker studio RTFKT, Walmart's live shopping push, Grindr's $7M GDPR fine and more.
Cody Byrns: Burned, Left for Dead, and Choosing Hope
Speaker and author Cody Byrns tells Ryan Alford how a 2013 truck crash left him burned over 40% of his body - and the EPIC steps he used to rebuild.
Metaverse Jobs, Coke on TikTok and Amazon's Ad Lawsuit
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric cover metaverse job ideas, Mountain Dew's $5,000 ranger gig, Coca-Cola's TikTok debut, Amazon's ad lawsuit and Tesla gaming.
2022 Marketing Trends with Ryan Alford and Reh Harvey
Ryan Alford and Reh Harvey break down 2022 marketing trends: short-form video, live stream shopping, SMS vs email, LinkedIn, the metaverse and branding.
Bruce Buffer on Building the "It's Time" Brand
UFC octagon announcer Bruce Buffer on creating "It's Time," the business behind the UFC's rise, Millions.co, and building brands from a base.
Spotify Wrapped Takes Over Social Media | Marketing News
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Spotify Wrapped's social takeover, Burger King's 37-cent Whopper, Mr. Peanut's Nutstalgia and Cardi B's Whipshots.
Chef Jonathan Scinto on MasterChef and Self-Producing TV
Chef Jonathan Scinto tells Ryan Alford how he quit his job at 39, turned MasterChef into a business, and now self-produces his own food shows.
Nikeland on Roblox and Walmart's Twitter Live Shopping
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Walmart's shoppable Twitter livestream, Nike's Roblox world Nikeland, the Cheetos dust art stunt and Dollar Tree's
Brad Lea on Sales, Mindset, and Personal Brand
Brad Lea, founder of LightSpeed VT, shares his Sacred Six, the four keys to effective training, and the content flow formula for building a personal brand.
DIY iPhone Repair & Crypto.com Arena: Marketing News
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Apple's DIY iPhone repair parts, the Papa John's logo change, Crypto.com Arena and Starbucks Red Cup Day.
Alina Smith on K-Pop, TikTok and Music's Real Economics
Hit producer Alina Smith joins Ryan Alford to talk K-pop, publishing deals, growing on TikTok, female producers and the real money behind streaming.
Microsoft Teams Up with Meta: Marketing News Nov 12
Ryan Alford and Joey break down Timbiebs, Arby's fry vodka, Disney's streaming ad balance, Facebook ad opt-outs and Microsoft's Meta partnership.
Should Brands Take Political Stances? Barry Silverman
Ultrafabrics VP Barry Silverman on Salesforce in Texas, Nike, Dick's and Delta, and why authenticity decides which brands survive taking a stance.
Facebook Becomes Meta: Weekly Marketing News
Ryan Alford and Joe Hamric break down Facebook's rebrand to Meta, Walmart's AR shopping, Pinterest TV livestreams and Match Group's dating metaverse.
Webex CMO Aruna Ravichandran on Hybrid Work
Webex by Cisco CMO Aruna Ravichandran on leaving engineering for marketing, the 25-year Webex rebrand, the McLaren campaign, and the future of hybrid work.
Google Making Waves: Marketing News, Oct 29, 2021
Ryan Alford and Sean cover Google's commerce and ad revenue push, Chipotle in Roblox, Spotify passing Apple Podcasts, Adobe's deepfake tool and more.
Marc Randolph on How Netflix Really Got Started
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph tells Ryan Alford why epiphanies aren't real, how a 29-cent stamp validated DVD-by-mail, and his formula for growth.