Zero-Click Challenge: Why Marketers Must Go Back to Fundamentals

A groundbreaking new study just revealed that 60% of marketers are now using AI every single day. But here's what's really interesting—the insights aren’t just about the tools we’re using, they’re about what we’re using them for. What you'll discover in this special episode:The surprising truth about AI and job displacement (it's not what the headlines are telling you)Why daily AI use jumped from 37% in just one year—and what this means for your businessThe #1 problem marketers face with AI (hint: it's the opposite of what you'd expect)Which AI platform is quietly stealing market share from ChatGPTThe single biggest thing 81% of marketers want to master right nowTo download the AI Marketing Industry Report, visit https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/aireportReview our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you struggling with scattershot marketing strategies? Wondering how to build sustainable growth that doesn't rely on constant guessing and experimentation? To discover how to implement customer-led growth to drive predictable recurring revenue and eliminate strategic confusion, I interview Georgiana Laudi.Guest: Georgiana Laudi | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/687Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you struggling to generate qualified leads from your LinkedIn content? Wondering how to transform your social media presence into a revenue-driving machine? To learn how to create strategic LinkedIn content that converts prospects into qualified leads using a proven formula that generated $10K in pipeline in just eight days, I interview Mandy McEwen.Guest: Mandy McEwen | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/686Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you struggling to drive traffic from social media to your website? Wondering why your carefully crafted content isn't generating the clicks it once did? To learn zero-click marketing strategies to build influence and reach your audience when traditional click-based tactics are becoming increasingly ineffective, I interview Rand Fishkin.Guest: Rand Fishkin | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/685Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you struggling to scale your business beyond random acts of marketing? Wondering how to create a more systematic approach that drives consistent, profitable results? To learn how to productize your services to generate more profitable leads and sales while building a sustainable revenue engine, I interview Michael Buzinski.Guest: Michael Buzinski | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/684Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you posting on LinkedIn but struggling to see meaningful engagement or growth? Do you feel like your content gets lost in the feed, even though you know your audience is there? To learn a structured yet creative approach to LinkedIn content strategy that makes growth more sustainable., I interview Gus Bhandal.Guest: Gus Bhandal | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/683Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you pouring time into short-form videos that don’t get picked up by the algorithm? Wondering why some creators rack up shares and engagement while your content barely moves beyond your own followers? Videos people can’t resist sending to their friends, colleagues, and communities multiply your reach. To learn the elements that make short-form content shareable, I interview Britney Crosson.Guest: Britney Crosson | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/682Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever launched a marketing campaign only to hear crickets? Or struggled to explain what makes your company different—despite having a great product or service? A well-researched positioning strategy aligns your messaging with what your audience actually cares about, while carving out a clear space in their minds that sets you apart from the competition. To  learn a five-part framework for developing a winning positioning strategy, I interview Jackie Hermes.Guest: Jackie Hermes | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/681Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have your organic videos hit a ceiling—great views, but disappointing conversions? Wondering why your competitors are turning video content into a lead-generation machine while your results stay flat? Educational video ads offer a performance-driven approach that combines storytelling, targeting, and conversion psychology in one powerful format. To learn a proven three-part video ad framework plus cutting-edge ways to integrate AI video tools like Google Veo 3 to rapidly boost performance, I interview Aleric Heck.Guest: Aleric Heck | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/680Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels with conversion optimization—testing headlines, buttons, and pop-ups but still seeing underwhelming results? Do you know something’s not working on your site, but have no clear direction on what to fix or why? Enter emotional targeting is a science-backed approach that transforms your marketing by tapping into how real people make decisions. To learn a step-by-step framework to start using emotional targeting in your marketing, I interview Talia Wolf.Guest: Talia Wolf | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/679Review our show on Apple Podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.