The Marketing Nerds Podcast

Most online marketing advice is generic and ineffective, leading to wasted time and lost customers. This episode breaks down why popular, cookie-cutter methods often fail to convert and identifies the specific traps you need to avoid when managing your campaigns. 

This episode gets into how Red Bull's radical "marketing strategy", detailing how they used clever "marketing strategies" to hack perception and create a sense of widespread popularity. 

MarketingNerds introduce an "Automation System" that leverages AI to repurpose YouTube content for platforms like Reddit, showcasing a smart content strategy. 

Many startup founders fear making marketing mistakes that could have lasting consequences. This episode provides practical business tips and business strategies to overcome such anxieties.

Stop following bad marketing advice that drains your budget. Learn why common tactics fail and how to fix your strategy today.

Ever wonder how some people seem to be everywhere on social media… without posting constantly? It’s not luck. It’s comment marketing. In this episode, we break down one of the most overlooked strategies in branding: how to build authority, recognition, and inbound leads simply by adding value in other people’s comment sections.

Is LinkedIn’s “360Brew” evenreal—or just another marketing myth? In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening behind LinkedIn’s feed in 2026 and reveal the simple strategy that gets videos seen without gaming the system. Learn how to use retention, relevance, and real conversation to make your LinkedIn content outperform the algorithm.

The spooky secret behind a viral Disney ghost video campaign that fooled the internet—and brilliantly marketed the brand without ever saying a word. 

The marketing world changed overnight. In this episode of Marketing Nerds, Brian sits down with Deborah Kurtz, founder of Magenta Search and a recruiter who’s placed marketing, product, and sales leaders in some of the most innovative startups in the country. Together, they unpack the real story behind the slowdown in marketing hires, the rise of AI, and what it actually means for your career.

Another website is in the hot seat for a full-blown marketing roast — breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and how small changes could skyrocket conversions. From cluttered hero sections and confusing CTAs to forgotten SEO basics and missed storytelling opportunities, we pull no punches. Expect honesty, laughs, and actionable insights you can apply to your own site before the next visitor bounces.