Marketing Against The Grain

Ep. 258

Is traditional management holding your business back? 

Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative concept of Founder Mode and how it redefines effective leadership for modern businesses. Learn more on the importance of leaders being hands-on and managing work instead of teams, why focusing on customer needs trumps peer opinions, and how to hire based on growth mindset and problem-solving abilities. In this episode, Kipp and Kieran unpack Paul Graham's viral essay and debate the best strategies to build successful organizations.

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Ep. 257

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of AI agents and revolutionize your career? 

Kipp and Kieran dive into an engaging conversation with HubSpot Co-Founder Dharmesh Shah about AI agents, content creation, and career growth. Learn more on how Agent AI operates and its real-world applications, the vision behind creating efficient markets, and the evolution of software development in the age of AI.

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Ep. 256

"How do you build a $1 billion creator business from scratch?"

Kipp, Kieran, and Morning Brew’s co-founder Alex Lieberman dive into the playbook for building massive creator-led ventures in today's digital landscape. Learn more on leveraging the immense power of trusted distribution networks, overcoming the inefficiencies in influencer marketing, and why the best creator-led businesses thrive even if the creator steps back. Here’s the full episode with Alex: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-lieberman-on-building-a-personal-brand/id1616700934?i=1000665964510

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Ep. 255

Why is customer service the number one brand technique you need to master?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking ways AI tools are transforming brand awareness and customer perception. Learn more on how HubSpot’s new AI search grader reveals what the Internet really says about your brand, the shift from traditional search engines to Large Language Models, and practical steps to improve your brand's sentiment and share of voice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to leverage AI to gain a competitive edge in marketing.

Ep. 254

What if you could automate the most mundane parts of your sales job and get promoted for it?

Kipp and Kieran are joined by Ethan Dewaal, and dive into how AI is revolutionizing sales practices and boosting productivity. You will learn more on automating product questions with AI chatbots, developing a four-part roadmap for advanced AI use, and the significant impact of AI on the sales cycle.

Discover the transformative power of AI as Ethan shares his journey from automating his sales role at Asana to...

Ep. 253

Can old IP give shut-down businesses a new lease on life? Kipp and Kieran explore how reviving dormant brands might just be the next big trend in marketing.

They are joined by Morning Brew’s co-founder Alex Lieberman to delve into the concept of leveraging old intellectual property to reignite business success. This episode will have you learning more on the potential of marketplaces for brands like SAP Seltzer in Vermont, how to create personalized and tactical content for business leaders, and the intricacies of "drop marketing" to captivate modern audiences.

Ep. 252

AI images are now so realistic that even AI experts can't tell what's real anymore.

Kipp and Kieran dive into the dramatic advancements in AI image generation with the release of Flux. Learn more on how Flux works, whether you can still spot fake images, and the top marketing use cases for AI-generated images in advertising, email campaigns, and website conversion optimization.

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Ep. 251

Are Google ads overrated? 

Kipp and guest, Omer Shai, CMO of Wix, examine the evolving landscape of search and the secret sauce behind Wix's success.

Kipp and Omer dive into marketing lessons from one of the industry's most resilient companies. Learn more on the future of search and its fragmentation, the untapped potential of influencer marketing, and the balance between brand and direct response marketing.

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Ep. 250

Can you survive the AI wave in content creation? 

Kipp and Kieran dive into the strategies and skills you need to thrive in the age of AI-driven marketing. Learn more on navigating the transition from traditional content playbooks to personality-led growth, the impact of AI on search-driven traffic, and tips for hiring and leveraging in-house influencers to create engaging, authentic content.

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Ep. 249

"Is putting all your eggs in the ROAS basket stunting your growth?"

Kipp and Kieran dive into why relying solely on Return on Ad Spend might not be the smartest move for marketers aiming for long-term success. Every marketer needs to understand the significance of building their own audience, the true impact of paid advertising, and navigating the complex world of marketing metrics.

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