Ep 36 - Adapting to Change: Digital Marketing's Rapid Evolution and Crappy CTAs

In this episode of Enterprising Minds, hosts Alex and Dave delve into a reflective discussion on the influences that have shaped their thoughts and strategies in business and marketing. Drawing from his past in the music and guitar world, Dave discusses the idea of openly acknowledging one's influences—a practice he wishes marketers and business professionals would adopt more readily. Alex shares his experiences and challenges in finding useful business literature and the importance of broad-based concepts versus autobiographical accounts. They also discuss influential works and personalities, such as Simon Sinek, Phil Knight, and Ray Dalio, among others. The conversation touches on the evolution of best practices, the cyclical nature of marketing trends, and how old concepts can be rediscovered and applied in new contexts.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

In this episode of Enterprising Minds, join Dave and Alex as they explore the evolution of digital strategies over the last 15 years. They delve into the significant shifts in email marketing, the emergence of specialized marketing roles, and the balance between advanced tools and user-friendly systems. The discussion highlights the transition from traditional advertising to intricate digital campaigns, the influence of platform changes on marketing strategies, and the complexities introduced by legal regulations. Ruthi shares insights on the convergence of online and offline marketing, the importance of real-time marketing, and how disruptive technologies like Uber and Airbnb are reshaping audience engagement. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the current landscape of digital marketing and its implications for businesses.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

In the latest episode of Enterprising Minds, Dave and Alex discuss the potential and challenges of going freelance in the digital marketing landscape with a focus on SEO and the impact of AI. They explore the benefits and pitfalls of becoming a freelancer in late 2024 to early 2025, how AI is reshaping SEO and content creation, and the nuances of sustaining a freelance career amidst technological advancements. The conversation also delves into the evolving importance of in-person networking and traditional marketing methods in an increasingly digital world. Join them as they provide insights and advice for navigating the uncertain yet intriguing path of freelance digital marketing.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

In this episode of Enterprising Minds, Alex Pokorny, Ruth Corcoran, and Dave Dougherty dive deep into opportunities LLMs and AI provide to the gaming and business landscapes. They explore how the accelerating AI development could bring NPCs to life with dynamic dialogues and intricate storylines. Ruth dives into the art of world-building and rule-based creativity in games like Magic the Gathering, Witcher, and Skyrim, and discusses AI's impact on narrative-driven games. Learn about the new AI agent technologies from HubSpot and Salesforce that could reshape business practices. From gaming parallelism to future tech implications, join us for an engaging conversation on the limitless potential of AI in gaming and business.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

Welcome to the latest episode of Enterprising Minds! Join our hosts for a dynamic rapid-fire episode where they tackle a variety of business challenges. From helping a traditional retail store transition to online sales, responding to a luxury hotel chain's reputation crisis, to finding strategies for an e-commerce fashion retailer facing tough competition, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Tune in for insights, guerrilla marketing tips, and more to inspire your entrepreneurial journey.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

In this episode of Enterprise of Minds, Alex, Ruthie, and Dave explore the future of work, focusing on recent news about Amazon's decision to end remote and hybrid work for its corporate employees. The discussion covers the productivity impacts of remote vs. in-office work, the cultural dynamics of communication and collaboration, and personal experiences with both modes of work. The team debates the benefits and drawbacks of hybrid work, including considerations for employee well-being, project management, and the evolving needs of modern workforces.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

In this episode of Enterprising Minds, Alex and Dave explore the intricacies of modern marketing strategies. We begin with Alex's surprising example of an effective email campaign from Valvoline and why it works so well. We then broadened the discussion to Dave's question on launching a new business today versus when they started their careers. We delve into SEO, paid search, and display ads, and examine how different marketing tactics like customer service insights, social media, and email can play pivotal roles. We also touch on the challenges and benefits of automation in small and large organizations, leveraging AI for content creation, and the concept of zero-click strategies. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable tips and real-world examples to inspire and guide your marketing efforts.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

In the latest episode of Enterprising Minds, hosts Alex Pokorny and Dave Dougherty delve into an in-depth discussion about various AI tools and their effectiveness. Alex shares his recent experiment where he tested 30 data points using different AI models, highlighting the challenges and limitations he faced. The conversation touches on the issues of prompt engineering, data accuracy, and the practical applications of AI in both small businesses and enterprise settings. They also share personal experiences and tips on maximizing the efficiency of AI tools while addressing the current shortcomings. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of AI capabilities and the future of AI in enterprise environments.Link to Apple WWDC Communications Strategies blog: https://bit.ly/3Ws1020Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

Join Dave Dougherty and Ruthi Corcoran in Episode 37 of Enterprise Minds as they explore the latest trends in AI and digital marketing. From a light-hearted discussion on pastry preferences to a deep dive into OpenAI's SearchGPT, the duo covers topics ranging from user trust to content creation strategies. Reflecting on Rand Fishkin's insights on evolving content strategies addressing the relevance of zero-click content, they analyze the role of AI in shaping the future of content promotion. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the intersection of technology and marketing. Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy

Join Dave Dougherty and Alex Pokorny in Episode 36 of Enterprising Minds as they discuss the major changes that have shaped the digital marketing industry in recent years. They cover the evolution of social media algorithms, the transition to Google Analytics 4, the impact of AI on marketing practices, and the latest Google search changes. Plus, they provide practical tips for improving CTAs and share their thoughts on the future of AI in marketing.Join the conversation by subscribing to Enterprising Minds on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. Don’t miss out on our bi-weekly episodes that bridge the gap between technology and creativity in digital marketing, and stay at the forefront of innovation with insights that can transform your business strategy and personal growth.Show ideas or suggestions? Get in touch at [email protected] Connect with Dave Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5L3Pn YouTube: http://bit.ly/41zuOfc Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zCPjZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/40J3867 Connect with Ruthi LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ZvZH1v Connect with Alex Website: http://bit.ly/3Z5MwVT LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3KPDmIy