SPECIAL SERIES: The Power of Building in Public | Bathroom Break #53 🚽

What’s the newest format that’s going viral?  It’s building, behind-the-scenes, and sharing what goes into making something. Think about some things brands are posting about their products: the wins, the fails, how it all came together. Audiences eat this up.  Building in public like this generates engagement. Jay gives an example of how huge companies like Hubspot are doing it. Daniel mentions people flock to content like this because it makes them feel like an insider, and as we all know, content succeeds when people feel emotionally connected to it.  And, what does a brand’s founder have to do with all of this? They’re a piece of the puzzle.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about building hype and going behind the scenes. 🚽 Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Podcast: Do This, Not That Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Today's episode was recorded last year, but the insights are timeless. Burger King and McDonald's. Pepsi and Coca-Cola. Apple and Samsung. Sometimes, the best way to get users to buy your product is to anchor your image to another brand.  In this episode from the vault, Sarah Levinger chats with me about how anchoring is an invaluable tool to build trust with consumers. How can you harness the power of psychology, emotions, and social proof to turbo-charge your ad appeal? Sarah explains how to utilize psychological biases and incorporate them into ad creative to make a campaign that truly pops. From pricing psychology to social proof and emotional appeal, Sarah is giving away the ultimate strategies to help your brand absolutely crush it in the competitive marketing landscape. 00:00:02 - Psychology and Ads: A Creative Integration 00:02:17 - Harnessing Psychology for Effective Advertising 00:03:45 - The Power of Psychology in Advertising 00:05:37 - Understanding the Psychology of Impulse Buys 00:09:05 - The Power of Pricing Psychology in Ads 00:15:10 - Boost Sales with Emotional Advertising 00:23:29 - Harness the Power of Social Proof for Increased Sales 00:28:14 - Building Trust in Authority Proof 00:31:24 - Optimize Your Landing Page Buttons 00:34:27 - The Power of Emotion in Advertising   Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlevinger/ Website: https://sarahlevinger.co   Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing   Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials   Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Your best opportunities have already used your product before. How can you get them back before they disappear forever?  Enter: the Comeback Campaign.  Tamara says the point of the campaign is to remind people why they signed up in the first place and what they’re missing out on. Creating this type of FOMO can urge people to check you out again. From strategically placed ads to email efforts, there are a ton of ways to get creative.  Plus, Daniel gives a real-life example with the Uber app…one that has probably gotten you to come back before (and you didn’t even know it!).  If you’re looking to avoid “the one that got away” and keep them coming back, this is the episode for YOU…and it’s short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

We’re heading into a bumpy economy. So, it’s time to audit what we’re doing in marketing. How do we do that? Auditing is all about alignment. Are your brand’s efforts in line with what’s going on in the world? Are you wasting any money, time, resources, etc.? One of the first things to change is KPIs and really figure out what matters. Plus, it’s time to audit tools and software you’re using.  Jay gives an example from his company: they’re reprocessing files and saving money from going through everything. When things are uncertain, it’s time to focus on what you can control.  And, Daniel says marketing is still important, even if it’s often the first budget to get cut during an economic downturn. People may not want to spend their hard-earned money on trying a new product. Because of this, doubling down on retention strategies is going to be the key to success.   This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about preparing for what’s about to come. 🚽 Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Podcast: Do This, Not That Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Today's episode was recorded last year but is still relevant today. Are you making these deadly sins in your marketing strategy? In this episode of the Marketing Millennials, Daniel sits down with Sam Dunning to discuss some of the biggest mistakes marketers make and how to avoid them. From hiding pricing to designing for ego, Sam shares his insights on what not to do in your marketing efforts. Tune in to learn why transparency and social proof are crucial, how to optimize your website for speed, and why research is the key to success in marketing. Plus, discover Sam's tips for creating a frictionless customer experience and driving more inbound leads. Don't miss out on this valuable conversation with one of marketing's coolest operators. 00:00:07 - Avoid the Ego in Website Design 00:01:25 - From Retail to Marketing Guru: Deadly Sins of Website SEO 00:02:48 - Avoid the Deadly Sin of Website Design 00:05:06 - Building a Rock Solid Website 00:07:23 - Tailor Your Homepage for Success 00:10:29 - Fix Your Slow Website Speed 00:13:18 - The Importance of Transparent Pricing 00:16:54 - The Deadly Sins of Pricing 00:19:11 - Why You Should Offer Free Demos 00:22:23 - Don't Neglect Organic Search Traffic 00:28:04 - The Power of Social Proof 00:30:21 - Drive Sales Leads with Clear Call to Actions 00:32:58 - Marketing's Coolest Operators Share Insights Follow Sam:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdunning/ Follow Daniel: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing/ Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter:  www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and people forgetting about your campaign. How can you make your marketing and comms efforts memorable?  Tamara mentions that most marketing fails to stick when marketers focus too much on the product features and not the emotional connection between the brand and the customer. People remember what problem the product can solve more than its fancy features or capabilities.  Daniel also brings up the Made to Make It Stick framework: the most successful marketing gets remembered, shared, and repeated. How can something so silly, like the Duolingo Owl, get people on board?  If you’re looking to make your brand and product STICK in people’s minds, hearts, and wallets, this is the episode for YOU…and it’s short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

What should you NOT do in marketing? There’s lots, but Daniel and Jay are breaking it down in seven parts.  First, when you market to everybody, you’re actually marketing to nobody. You’re gonna be more successful with a specific customer set in mind. Plus, narrowing it down makes positioning and messaging way easier.  Also, are “best practices” actually outdated? Jay thinks so. Every time you hear about a best practice, it’s best to test it out for yourself.  And, Daniel reminds us that skipping strategy and going straight to tactics is a NO-no. Who are you running ads to? What’s the offer? When, why, what, and how? These are questions that you need to start off with, not answer along the way.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about avoiding what you can and doing better. 🚽 Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Podcast: Do This, Not That Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Have you noticed more and more people are watching women’s sports?  This episode’s guest, Andrew LeRay of the National Women’s Soccer League, is on a mission to grow the league through brand, product, and more. How do you sell tickets and merchandise to people who may not know the league exists? Andrew suggests that education and brand awareness are the two concepts driving people to think about the NWSL.  What are some ways Andrew has changed targeting strategies for the brand? Since coming into the role about two years ago, Andrew talks about how strategies back then were about retention and how the focus is now on creating messaging to welcome new viewers.   Plus, the NWSL has ties with US Soccer and other national teams. How do you leverage the popularity of more famous players in the league when they’re away from their national teams? With the retirements of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, there’s a new set of players to be on the lookout for. Women’s soccer doesn’t just happen at the World Cup or the Olympics, so the league is THE place to watch it while you wait for the next tournament.  If you’re a marketer who wants to learn more about growing or reshaping a brand, this is the episode for you.  Follow Andrew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewleray/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Small brands are up against bigger ones all the time. So, how can you be small but mighty? It’s easy to get swept up in competition and copy what other brands are doing, like using similar words and taglines. BUT, if you do this, you risk being a cookie-cutter product. The best brands don’t try to copy. They try to be unique. Enter: contrast marketing.  It’s more than just about listing features and fancy words…What storyline does your product tell? Tamara and Daniel recall the Justin Long PC commercials.   If you’re looking to make a statement and do something different compared to other brands in your field, this is the episode for YOU…and it’s short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Reposting vs Remixing: What’s better? In this special 50th episode of Bathroom Breaks, Daniel Murray is joined by the birthday boy, Jay Schwedelson, to discuss how to properly repost across different social channels.  And why reposting without context could be killing your reach on LinkedIn and how to remix instead. If you’re a marketer who wants to grow your audience through smart content curation and remixing, this is the episode for you. Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ Podcast: Do This, Not That Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com