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The Marketing Gateway

by Sean Jordan

A podcast about marketing, focused on St. Louis, MO!

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Episodes

  1. Wendy's Is Struggling Because It Lacks Brand Identity! (Episode 173 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    A night time bite of an episode for you! This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES...

  2. Can Lululemon Turn Things Around? (Episode 172 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    When work out gear is around every corner, why chose one brand over another? This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES...

  3. Can Campbell's Make A Comeback? (Episode 171 - The MArketing Gateway Podcast)

    Chicken noodle possibilities! This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbell%27s...

  4. Can You Make Good Decisions From Bad AI-Enhanced Data? (Episode 170 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    You can't build a house on a bad foundation! This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES https://www.validity.com/resource-center/state-of-crm-data-report-2026/...

  5. Would You Give Your Business Away To A Flat Earther? (Episode 169 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Would you be willing to even take that risk? This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES https://simpleflying.com/how-quick-fly-around-world/...

  6. Do We Actually Own The Things We Purchase Anymore? (Episode 168 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    What is the point if they can just take it back? This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES...

  7. Why The Athletic Market Is Changing (Episode 167 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    How do you dress for work? This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oAPN-Wnq7fhXqQASLyQF5E6R10jPx2OX6hf78dokwFA/edit?usp=sharing The Marketing Gateway is a weekly...

  8. What Dolly Parton Can Teach Us About Good Branding (Episode 166 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Her efforts will be long remembered! Thank you to production assistant Holly for recommending this episode! As a former Tennesseean, this topic was a must for her! If you have the funds, please consider donating to The Imagination Library at https://imaginationlibrary.com/ SOURCES...

  9. Netflix's New Gamble With Grand Theft Auto VI! (Episode 165 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Who would've thought? This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbYaavjT1W0HLYtgGJMiz7lv-Jwa6yISPKaliCJcz1k/edit?usp=sharing The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast...

  10. Is It Crazy For Avengers Doomsday To Require Homework? (Episode 164 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    At least it isn't normal homework! This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES...

  11. Can Ben & Jerry's Reclaim Their Brand? (Episode 163 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Is flavor alone enough to build brand loyalty? This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14kIIEcgps6hqm2GK_nqOzS_j0MFHGIDc3SAM_p3Ua7E/edit?usp=sharing The Marketing Gateway is a...

  12. Why American Malls Are Dying (Episode 162 - The Marketing Podcast)

    Are malls actually a dying breed? Let's talk about it! This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES https://www.newsweek.com/map-cities-malls-dying-online-shopping-2090968...

  13. When Stunt Marketing Saves The Day (Episode 161 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    You've heard of stunt men, but what about stunt marketing? This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gl5wHRTfGmeIDz0O8KwfrkNr_w93X2PPxVPFBWuz_48/edit?usp=sharing The...

  14. The Right (And Wrong) Of Willy Wonka! (Episode 160 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Sometimes truth is better than fiction! This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/10/15/we-people-st-louis-chocolate-legacy-continues-family-merges-two-historic-companies/...

  15. Can Star Wars And Marvel's Avengers Share The Spotlight? Episode 159- The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    It may have worked for somethings in the past, but will it work this time? This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES...

  16. My Favorite Si-Fi Novel Is About Marketing! (Episode 158 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    And it doesn't even need aliens! This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-to-drink-water?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us...

  17. Is Big Brother AI Really Setting Our Prices Now? (Episode 157 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Remember to vote with your wallet! This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES https://ancienthistoryguide.com/ancient-coinage-the-evolution-of-currency/...

  18. Advertising To AI Agents - The Next Frontier? (Episode 156 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Is a new age of advertising upon us? This month, we are plugging KidSmart! To learn how to donate time, money, or resources, please visit https://kidsmartstl.org/. SOURCES https://digiday.com/media/time-has-started-serving-ads-to-ai-agents/ https://digiday.com/media/wtf-is-markdown-for-ai-agents/...

  19. St. Louis Has A Lesson To Teach About Marketing! (Episode 155 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    St. Louis is rich in history, and that can make the city marketable! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES https://www.enjoymtvernon.com/see-do/art-history/art-in-the-city/#...

  20. Who Actually Owns AI-Created Assets? (Episode 154 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    It may not work the way you think! SOURCES https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/artist-sues-ai-meme-generator-for-selling-deeply-personal-comic-as-ad-template/ https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2024/06/11/success-kid-copyright-fair-use-and-memes/...

  21. How Dollar Tree Broke its Brand Promise (Episode 153 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Maybe you shouldn't make promises you can't keep! SOURCES https://www.the-sun.com/money/13875778/dollar-tree-ceo-prices-hike-store-value/ https://egoease.com/dollar-tree-is-raising-prices-again-and-shoppers-are-not-happy/...

  22. Interview with Savannah Westbrock (Episode 152 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Today, we are talking to the incredible Savannah Westbrock! About Savannah: Savannah Westbrock is an innovation leader with a decade of experience in digital media. She's adapted her programmatic marketing background into product-marketing centric roles across both agency networks and AdTech...

  23. Let's NOT Do What LG Is Doing With Adware (Episode 151 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Yeah, let's take this as a lesson huh. This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES https://gizmodo.com/lg-monitors-fill-pcs-with-adware-and-its-not-just-recent-displays-2000787737...

  24. Marketing Predictions For 2026... That Haven't Happened (Episode 150- The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    What can we say? Sometimes we get it right, and sometimes we don't. Luckily, we have no skin in the game! SOURCES https://www.kantar.com/Campaigns/Marketing-Trends https://www.deloittedigital.com/nl/en/insights/perspective/marketing-trends-2026.html...

  25. The Truth About The Blue Ocean Strategy! (Episode 149 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Are you going to be the shark fighting for other fish, or the shark that finds a new feeding ground? This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES...

  26. When All You Can Eat Is More Than Businesses Can Afford (Episode 148 -The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Who doesn't love a good buffet?! Apperently a lot of people! SOURCES https://www.mashed.com/1344919/untold-history-all-you-can-eat-buffets/ https://justdiprecipes.com/a-definite-history-of-all-you-can-eat-buffets/...

  27. Should Disney Shut Down Disney+? (Episode 147 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Disney jumped on the streaming service bandwagon, but is worth it to keep it going? This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES...

  28. Lessons I Learned From My Lemonade Stand (Episode 146 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Get your lemonade here! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring...

  29. No (Noticable) Substitutions, Please! (Episode 145 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Susbtitutions for my products are not equal to the substitutions on my burger! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES https://tableandspoon.com/what-company-makes-the-girl-scout-cookies/...

  30. Why Marketers Need Good Guardrails (Episode 144 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Just like you need guardrails on the road, you need them for marketing too! This month, our plug is Heat Up St. Louis! If you would like to donate, please visit their site at https://heatupstlouis.org/ SOURCES https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33y1ynvjzjo...

  31. When Corporate Goodwill Is Not Good Enough (Episode 143 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Goodwill is tuly a good thing for business! SOURCES https://labortribune.com/plumbers-warn-public-of-abuses-false-promises-by-tiger-plumbing/...

  32. How Marketing Has Changed Over The Years (Episode 142 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Things always change, so lets talk about it! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  33. What Happens When Things Get Too Expensive? (Episode 141 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    If consumers get priced out, is that bad for marketing? Maybe not... This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  34. There's No Such Thing As Bad Publicity… Right? (Episode 140 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    But bad publicity is good publicity! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES:...

  35. The Truth About SWAG (Episode 139 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Is free merch really the best option? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  36. How To Know What A Consumer Wants (Episode 138 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Do you know what consumers want? Do you really? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  37. Understanding CRM (Customer Relationship Managment) (Episode 137 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    You may remember us talking about some abriviations in some of our earlier episodes. Here's some more! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you!...

  38. How Franchising Really Works (Episode 136 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Franchising seems easier, but is it really? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  39. The Secret Behind Entrpreneur Success Stories (Episode 135 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    If you need a last minute father's day gift? Check out Dad Gang! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  40. Do Promotional Sponsorships Actually Work? (Episode 134 - The MArketing gateway Podcast)

    Maybe one day you'll see our logo on a field? This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  41. Interview with Colson Steber (Episode 133 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Today we are talking to Colson Steber, someone I've known for quite some time! About Colson: As Co-CEO and Founder, Colson Steber guides strategy and marketing leaders to authentic growth led by market insights for product development and branding. He strategically bridges the gap between...

  42. Why Choices Matter In Marketing (Episode 132 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    The burden of choice for consumers could mean big bucks for your business! SOURCES https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/physicist-richard-feynmans-forgotten-notes-on-the-restaurant-problem-finally-deciphered-after-50-years?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us...

  43. How I Wound Up In A Capybara Cafe (Episode 131 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Capybaras, sloths, and armadillos, oh my! This month we don't have a specific plug, we just ask that you look into your local animal rescues and donate what you can, whether it be time, money, or resources. Your local animals thank you! SOURCES...

  44. Interview with Burl Stamp Part 2 (Episode 130 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    And here we go with part 2 of our chat with Burl! About Burl: Burl Stamp, FACHE, is a seasoned executive, sought-after speaker, and thought leader on workforce culture and leadership. Burl’s message on employee and customer engagement is practical, thought-provoking, and inspiring. Recent...

  45. Interview with Burl Stamp Part 1 (Episode 129 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Today we are speaking with Burl Stamp! Today we are talking a bit about him, but tomorrow we will be discussing his book! You don't want to miss it! About Burl: Burl Stamp, FACHE, is a seasoned executive, sought-after speaker, and thought leader on workforce culture and leadership. Burl’s message...

  46. Interview with Betsy Sampson (Episode 128 - The Marketing Gateway Podast)

    Today we are back with another great interview! We are talking with Betsy Sampson! We had the peasure of meeting her a MDMC a few weeks ago and we are happy ot have her on! About Betsy: Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sampson began her marbling journey after winning the Chancellor's Award for Staff Excellence…

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  47. Interview with Jaee Blue (Episode 127 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    In today's episode, we are talking to Jaee Blue, CEO and Founder of VBA! About Jaee: Jaee is the Founder and CEO of Venture Beyond Aspirations (VBA), a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into structured, scalable businesses. Through VBA’s platform, Jaee has built an ecosystem...

  48. Pet Marketing - Rabbits, Rodents, Reptiles, And Birds! (Episode 126 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    These animals may be better companians than you think! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES...

  49. Pet Marketing - This Sounds A Little Fishy! (Episode 125 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    This episode won't have you sleepin with the fishes! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES...

  50. Pet Marketing - Time To Get Catty! (Episode 124 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

    Today's episode is the cat's meow! May is mental health awareness month. If you need assistance in finding help, or you would like to donate to help others get the help they need, visit https://mhanational.org/ SOURCES https://wildcatreviews.com/automatic-litter-box-statistics/...

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A podcast about marketing, focused on St. Louis, MO!

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