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Marketing Smarts is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with smart marketers from all walks of life. Hosted by MarketingProfs, this 30-minute, weekly podcast will deliver actionable insights and real advice to help you market smarter.
Welcome to skucast, the #1 podcast for entrepreneurs in the print and promotional products industries. skucast shines a light on our industries' best work, features maverick personalities, and discusses what’s really involved in running a modern print or promotional products business. skucast is the official podcast of commonsku.
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Winning + Influence = Winfluence: Author Jason Falls on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Speaker, author, and influence marketing expert Jason Falls shares tips and insights from his new book, Winfluence: Reframing Influencer Marketing to Reignite Your Brand.By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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Episode 175: The Branded Things with Sarah Whitaker
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Sarah Whitaker is the Owner and Client Success Manager for Williams Advertising and the founder of its newly launched division called Branded. What Sarah does so incredibly well is that she obsesses over the user experience. And being a native to all things digital, she naturally bridges human-to-human engagement with digital sales proficiency.…
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Marketing That Saves Lives: Jasmine Gee on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Marketers can truly have a fundamental impact on their audience's quality of life. Jasmine Gee joins us and shares how she's used marketing to help with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and how she's connected with her audience in a profouBy Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 174: How Marketing AI Boosts Your Competitive Edge
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Our guest today is Paul Roetzer, Paul is the creator of the Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute and is the founder of the agency PR 20/20. In this #skucast, we talk with Paul about the results from this landmark study but we chat with Paul not just as the preeminent leader of AI progress in marketing but also as an entrepreneur and marketin…
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Don't Just Survive, Thrive: Hacks for High Performance by Cate Murden on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Push Mind and Body founder Cate Murden, an expert in corporate wellbeing, mental health, and human performance, shares "high-potential hacks" based on the daily behaviors of high-performing people.By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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Episode 173: The Decisive Moment with Rhys Bowen, Name Brand Promotions
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Our guest on this #skucast is Rhys Bowen, VP of Sales for Name Brand Promotions and we kick off our conversation talking about this decisive moment when it comes to creating campaigns for clients.By commonsku
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The Big Challenge for Marketers and Marketing in 2021: Michael Barber on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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How can we marketers build up our own brand (collectively) and ensure that Marketing is included in organizational-level decision-making? Michael Barber shares his insight and experiences as we tackle some of the challengers marketers are facing in 2By Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 172: The Art of Brandmerch with Brittny Roller
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Today on #skucast, we talk with Brittny, founder of Brandmerch, about her innovative approach to partnering with unique artists and craftsman, plus we chat about the future of shops, the secret to successful curation, and what’s working in their marketing now.By commonsku
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How to Stay Relevant at Your Marketing Organization During a Recession: Christina Del Villar on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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25-year Silicon Valley executive Christina Del Villar offers insight into how marketers can make themselves valuable throughout the customer journey (and make sure the right people notice).By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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What Makes Customer Experience: Jeannie Walters on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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What makes a memorable customer experience? How can brands differentiate themselves via the customer experience they provide? CX wizard Jeannie Walters shares her insights, including how understanding what's in your customers' hearts is keyBy Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 171: What Creates an Extraordinary Product Experience?
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2020 put promotional products in the spotlight. Promotional products were the one thing that connected us, created a bond and unity. But we have a new challenge now. How do we not let this new opportunity slip into commoditization?By commonsku
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How to Win Customers' Trust and Loyalty With Unfiltered Marketing: Stephen Denny on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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How do you earn (and keep) people's trust after a year like 2020? Stephen Denny shares insights from his new book (co-written with Paul Leinberger), Unfiltered Marketing: 5 Rules to Win Back Trust, Credibility, and Customers in a Digitally DistrBy Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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Customer Service in 2021: Andy Cabasso of Postaga on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Andy Cabasso, founder of Postaga, joins Marketing Smarts to talk all things customer service, including what 2021 is going to look like and how we can use CS to take on the giants in our industries.By Matt Snodgrass
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Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Episode 135 The Decade Ahead with David Nicholson and Jonathan Isaacson
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In this episode of skucast, we reflect on one of our most popular episodes of the year posted back in January of 2020. Many of the challenges and opportunities discussed in this episode were accelerated because of the pandemic and so, today we discuss what the new decade ahead looks like for the promotional products industry.…
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Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Episode 136 The Decade Ahead, Distributor's Perspective with Jamie Mair
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In this episode of skucast, we reflect on one of our most popular episodes of the year posted back in January of 2020. Many of the challenges and opportunities discussed in this episode were accelerated because of the pandemic and so, today we discuss what the new decade ahead looks like for the promotional products industry.…
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The 4Ss of Marketing and Why Your Corporate Culture Is Crucial in 2021: LinkedIn's Keith Richey on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Keith Richey of LinkedIn shares what CMOs have been doing this year and why your corporate culture is likely what got you through 2020 (and why it's your most important asset heading into 2021).By Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 170: "Do Less and Obsess" with MarketingProf's Ann Handley
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In today’s episode, Ann Handley empowers us to escape marketing mediocrity and she compels us to do work we’re proud of. Ann is also our opening keynote speaker at skucon on January 7th where she will share “The Big, Bold, Brave New World of Content and Storytelling.”By commonsku
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Episode 169: Is Your Remote Team All it Can Be? Tips from Claudia St. John
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Now that we know WFH is here to stay and moreover, as we look to 2021 as the year when we have to make some tough decision about whether to be in the office or change our infrastructure to offer remote options, we’re facing more challenges ahead.By commonsku
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Get to Know the New B2B Decision-Makers: LinkedIn's Ty Heath Shares New Research on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Ty Heath of LinkedIn's B2B Institute shares new research about the changing behaviors and attitudes of the new B2B decision-makers.By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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Episode 168: Crafting the Iconic with Midnight Rider’s Mitra Khayyam
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Mitra is one of our special guests speaking at skucon on January 7th, where we’ll talk further about How to Create Merchandise Experiences That Connect and in today’s episode we talk about building iconic brands, licensing, creating high-demand merch experiences and we chat all around this intersection of art and commerce.…
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The B2B Forum 2020 Edition of Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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In this episode of Marketing Smarts, five MarketingProfs B2B Forum speakers and attendees come together to reflect on this year's event, including what made it special for each of them.By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone, Matt Snodgrass
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Bonus Episode: Setting Sales Goals In Uncertain Times
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When the chips are down, when the economy is limping along, and when your team is exhausted by overwhelming uncertainty, there is no better way to regain your equilibrium and find your focus than by rallying around a shared goal.By commonsku
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How to Humanize Your Brand: Bonnie Rothman and Judy Kalvin on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Bonnie Rothman and Judy Kalvin from Company B show us ways to humanize our brand, teach us how to start thinking about our brand as legendary, and show the power of a well-told founder's story.By Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 167: skucast Live! Rener Gracie’s Six Sales (and Life!) Lessons for Winning
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We had the privilege of welcoming Rener Gracie of Quikflip to a skucast Live! episode this week, and what an insanely energetic time, learning from a master instructor in sales, problem-solving, and passion!By commonsku
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Episode 166: The Future of the Industry in a Post-Covid World
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Today on the skucast, we sit down with Catherine Graham (commonsku’s CEO) and Mark Graham (commonsku’s President and Chief Brand Officer) and talk about what a momentous time we live in for innovation, and what the future will continue to unfold for us as we move forward.By commonsku
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MarketingProfs PRO Members Talk to Marketing Smarts About How They're Surviving (and Thriving) [Podcast]
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Three MarketingProfs PRO members talk with our podcast hosts, and special guest co-host Chris Brogan, about how they've come back stronger after the pandemic hit in March, and lessons they've learned about reclaiming success from disruptionBy Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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Episode 165: What Clients Care About Now with Denise Taschereau and Karie Cowden, PromoCares
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Today on the skucast, we’re joined by Denise Taschereau and Karie Cowden on behalf of PromoCares. PromoCares brings awareness to environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing, diversity equality inclusions, sustainability, and community impact in the promotional products industry.By commonsku
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What the Airlines Got Right and Why 800 Numbers Are the Worst: Mike Betzer on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Mike Betzer, SVP and GM at Khoros Care, dives into the history of the 800 number, long distance dialing, personalized messaging, and MCI--all in an effort to get to the heart of why companies struggle to really talk to their customers.By Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 164: Comfort, M&A, and Negotiation Strategies with Lance Stier / Nassau Candy
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Join us for a rich and wide-ranging conversation on today's #skucast, not only about the rise of comfort food and M&A, but also the impact of private equity, the negotiation of the deal, and the vital importance of strategic partnerships with Lance Stier of Nassau Candy.By commonsku
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How to Eliminate Distractions and Put Success in Your Way: 'Attention' Author Rob Hatch on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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As marketers, we compete for our audience's attention--and struggle to focus attention on our own work. Rob Hatch, CEO of Owner Media Group and author of the book Attention!, shares advice and insights from his book.By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
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Episode 163: Highlights from Sessions at Home
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In this episode, we’re bringing you highlights from the event that include some of the best sales tips for creating sales, growing sales, and leading your sales team!By commonsku
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Smoking Brisket and the Customer Experience: Art and Science With Christian Selchau-Hansen on Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Christian Selchau-Hansen, CEO and co-founder at Formation.ai, talks about smoking meat, brand loyalty, the price of brisket in Ireland, customer experience, data collection, and much more! Tune in and learn how to build a loyal following through a foBy Matt Snodgrass
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Episode 162: Purpose is the New Black with Stan Phelps and Roger Burnett
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On this episode of skucast, we sit down with Stan Phelps and Roger Burnett co-authors of the new book, Red Goldfish Promo Edition: How Promotional Products Leverage Purpose to Increase Impact. Red Goldfish is a part of a series of books that Stan has created, called Purple Goldfish that focus on a range of topics from attracting raving customers to…
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You CAN Use Social Media for B2B (Even in a Pandemic): 'Ultimate Guide to Social Media' Authors Talk With Marketing Smarts [Podcast]
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Mike Allton, Jenn Herman, Stephanie Liu, and Amanda Robinson offer insights on chatbots, Instagram, LinkedIn, video, and more for B2B marketers from their book, the Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing, co-written with Eric Butow.By Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
