The Marketing Millennials

Paul Reiss dropped out of college to build Protein Pints, and then scaled it from 1 store to 15,000 in just three years. His strategy: deliberately pumping the brakes on Marketing so the brand wouldn't blow up before it could actually deliver. Paul and Daniel get into why going viral too early can sink a young brand, how to know when to hold back versus hit the gas, and the 1 question he says every product has to answer before you scale it. If you're a Marketer or founder who wants to know when to market and when to wait, this episode is for YOU! Enjoying the pod? Do Daniel a favor and hit follow, then leave a quick rating. It helps more Marketers find the show. 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 --- Follow Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-reiss-7060381b7/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing

Most of what you're measuring in email Marketing is noise, and the signals that actually predict pipeline are hiding in places you're probably not even looking. Daniel breaks down why every email needs a honeypot link, an invisible link that only bots click, so you can strip out fake engagement before you ever look at your real numbers. He also makes the case for tracking every CTA separately, since the people who click a button at the bottom of an email are reading more of it and often move faster to pipeline than people who click the first thing at the top. He also talks about using AI to track reply rates and pull specific language out of replies to build first party data, and points out that replies quietly boost your email deliverability too. Jay adds a list of intent signals most teams ignore completely: an emoji reaction during a webinar, any interaction with a chatbot no matter what someone types, and more than 10 seconds spent on a pricing page. He says shoppers who click a bottom CTA show a noticeably higher lifetime value, and that these small, easy to miss actions should put someone on a VIP list because they predict who actually buys faster than a standard open or click ever will. The bigger idea here is a shift from counting activity to counting intent. Opens and clicks only tell you someone showed up. Replies, chatbot use, and CTA position tell you who is actually paying attention and close to buying. If you're a Marketer who is done guessing which leads are real, 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

Alex Rynne has spent 10 years inside LinkedIn as a Senior Content Marketing Manager. She and Daniel talk about what's working on the platform in 2026, why most B2B brands are boring when they don't have to be, and why the "post just to post" habit is drowning everyone in a sea of sameness. Plus: the content format Alex ranks #1 (it's probably not the one you post most), the 20/80 rule her team swears by, and the LinkedIn move that quietly turned her side videos into top converters. If you're a Marketer who wants to actually grow on LinkedIn instead of shouting into the void, this episode is for YOU. Enjoying the pod? Do Daniel a favor and hit follow, then leave a quick rating. It helps more Marketers find the show. Follow Alex: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrarynne/ 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

Kelly Cheng, CMO at Goldcast, joins Daniel to talk trust, mind share, and how B2B Marketing can break through when the internet is drowning in AI slop. In a feed full of AI avatars and synthetic everything, the stuff that actually earns trust is the stuff AI can't manufacture. What breaks through in a feed full of AI content, and how do you scale it without turning into slop yourself? Kelly and Daniel get into why buyers' shortlists are shrinking even as their options explode, the one thing AI still can't fake (hint: it starts with a T), and the "lazy Marketer" trap that's quietly wrecking teams. If you're a Marketer trying to win mind share and build real trust in the age of AI, this episode is for YOU. Enjoying the pod? Do Daniel a favor and hit follow, then leave a quick rating. It helps more Marketers find the show. Follow Kelly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhcheng/ 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

If you're making budget decisions based on how each channel looks on its own, you're working with an incomplete picture. Daniel breaks down why blended CAC should be the number your whole operation runs against. Blended CAC is your total marketing spend divided by total customers acquired across every channel. It gives you room to invest in longer-term channels without panicking when one silo looks off, and it stops you from killing channels that are quietly lifting conversions everywhere else. Jay admits he runs everything in silos, channel by channel, and uses that to shift budget toward whatever's performing. Daniel pushes back: you need both. The blended number is your north star. The silos are your diagnostic tool. When blended CAC starts creeping up, that's when you go channel by channel to figure out what's wrong. The bigger idea: attribution will always make some channels look better than they are. Blended CAC cuts through that and shows you the real cost of growing your business. If you want a smarter way to manage your Marketing budget, 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. To find out more, visit:www.workweek.com

When AI can spit out infinite content for free, is yelling into the void actually a losing game? In this LIVE panel, Daniel sits down with two experienced Marketers with strong opinions about what to do. Debbie Millman is a designer, author, and educator who founded the world's first ever Master's program in Branding at SVA. She's also hosted the podcast Design Matters for 21 years and is a Harvard Fellow. Christina Bottis is a CMO with 20+ years in B2B Marketing who has built brand at pretty much every size and stage of company. In this episode, taped live, they get into what "breaking through" actually means, because it’s not volume. It's A+ content, real consistency, and a strategy that makes you behave differently from your competitors (not just a fancier plan). Debbie also talks about brand as "manufactured meaning" and why our reptilian brains are wired to hate every rebrand on sight. Plus the big 1: when everyone can generate everything, what's the new scarce resource? The panel makes the case for taste, ingenuity, and originality, and why the Marketer who keeps building real fundamentals (instead of outsourcing them all to AI) becomes the most valuable person in the room. Also in this episode is a script for how to defend the value of brand - from showing short AND long-term wins, to moving fast without skipping your ICP foundations, and why your audience wants to hear from the real people behind the brand, not the brand itself. If you're a Marketer who wants to learn how to build a brand that cuts through in the AI era, this is the episode for YOU. Follow Debbie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmillman/ Follow Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinabottis/ 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 if your most "customer-obsessed Marketing” is built on stuff your customers don't actually do? Molly Strawn-Carreño is Director of Brand Growth at AYTM, and she's spent years getting researchers and Marketers to finally speak the same language. She sits down with Daniel to break down what real market research looks like now that AI is in every Marketer's toolkit. They dig into the “Say-Do Gap,” aka the canyon between what people tell you (like in a survey) vs what they actually purchase (like, organic strawberries for the kids, very much NOT-organic broccoli for the husband). Molly shares how to word your questions so people give you the truth instead of an aspirational highlight reel. Plus she calls out exactly where AI earns its keep in research (chewing through mountains of historic data, narrowing 50 options down to 3) and where AI face-plants (predicting the next weird trend, because no model saw tinned fish charcuterie boards coming). And she lays out the Marketing hill she'll die on: Marketing and sales have to work together, and good Marketers own the entire customer lifecycle, not just the second a lead converts. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Molly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-strawn 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

Most Marketers are using AI to generate. The ones winning right now are using it to interrogate. Jay breaks down a two-minute tactic he's been running with clients: go to all five major LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and Grok) and ask each one for the top 50 questions people are asking about your product or service. Then cross-reference the outputs to find what shows up on every platform. Those overlapping questions are your go-to-market. Your blog titles, your podcast topics, your offer angles, your webinar hooks — all of it, handed to you by the market itself. Daniel adds his own layer: before you let AI anywhere near your copy, write it yourself first. Then feed it in and ask AI to critique it through the lens of the greatest copywriters and strategists who ever lived. What would the legends say about your hook? Your offer? Your opening line? That's how you use AI as a refinement partner instead of a crutch — and the difference in output is night and day. The bigger idea: AI isn't the shortcut most Marketers think it is. Used right, it's the smartest pressure test in the room. If you want AI prompts that actually change what you ship, 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

Online marketing is changing every day. Are you keeping up with it? Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert, consultant, and podcast host. Dedicated to helping people scale through email marketing, content creation, and even entrepreneurship, Amy has been in the biz for almost two decades... It’s changed a LOT.  The key to keeping up? Personalization strategies. It may seem simple, but it’s super effective: it drives customer loyalty and creates trust. Creating a personalized experience at any touchpoint makes customers feel like you know exactly what they need.  Also, having a large following doesn’t always equate to large sales. There’s a lot of noise on the internet, and it’s getting even noisier. How can you turn those followers into paying customers?  And, podcasting is the backbone of Amy’s business. When you create a podcast, you have the opportunity to integrate it with your other platforms. It’s a huge asset to building your brand.  If you’re a marketer who wants to scale BIG this year, this is the episode for you.  Follow Amy: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyporterfield/⁠ 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 does it take to market a restaurant that tells its guests there's nothing to see here? Milo Frank, Senior Director of Marketing at H Wood Group, has spent over a decade building one of the most recognizable hospitality brands in the country, home to Delilah, The Nice Guy, and a whole lot of surprises no one saw coming. And Milo breaks down how H Wood approaches launching in a new market, from scouting 15 to 20 venues in 48 hours to identifying the right local crowd before a single door opens. Plus, why the brand's no photos policy and unannounced performances aren't just vibes, they're a deliberate Marketing strategy built around FOMO, word of mouth, and making people feel like they're in on something nobody else knows about. If you're a Marketer who wants to learn how to build buzz, own a market, and turn hospitality into a growth engine, this is the episode for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Milo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milofrank/ 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

Everyone's talking about AI slop. But is it really an AI problem, or is it a tool problem? Adam Creeger, CTO at Slate, and Michael Horton, co-founder and CEO, have seen this from every angle, from Meta's video feed to the social media managers creating content on the fly for major brands. And their take is refreshingly honest: most tools right now just aren't built for professionals who actually care about quality. And they break down the 80/20 framework for AI content creation, why AI should handle the tedious 80% so you can spend more time perfecting the last 20% that actually makes content stand out. Plus, why brand guardrails in AI aren't about limiting creativity, they're more like a GPS that lets you take the scenic route and still find your way back. If you're a Marketer who wants to use AI to create better content without sacrificing your brand voice, this is the episode for you. Slate is the one stop content creation platform for social media teams. With AI assisted video and image editing, branding, and collaboration all in one platform. No more switching between 10 different tools. Slate is built for how social teams actually work. Click here for more.  Follow Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhorton1/ Follow Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcreeger/ 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

If you're making Marketing decisions based on your email open rates and click numbers, you might be working with completely made up data. Jay and Daniel break down the bot problem that's quietly inflating every metric in your ESP, and why those garbage scores are exactly why your BDRs and SDRs hate the leads they're getting. Daniel explains why his newsletter uses a honeypot link at the top just to measure how much bot activity is happening, and why clicks should never be the end goal anyway. They also make the case for zero click content and no agenda Marketing: giving your audience real value without asking for anything in return, so when they are finally ready to buy, you are the first brand they think of. 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

Don’t listen to everything you hear…in the AI age, SEO is NOT dead. It’s just expanding.  Guest Mike Witham of 97th Floor Agency breaks down what it all means. Some people thought AI would kill SEO, but the truth is that SEO isn’t going anywhere. We just have to learn how to partner with AI to optimize search, especially when it comes to showing up in AI summaries. Marketers have to adapt to new search rules, plus AEO and GEO capabilities.  What’s the difference between using AI and using a search engine to find information? The key is keywords: while people are searching via AI in an experimental way, SEO thrives on keywords. You have to make sure you’re optimizing for that to drive traffic. Should you ask AI for sources? And if you do, will it provide credible ones? Plus, we’re in the age of chatbots and relevancy. What are some good tools to make sure your chatbots are not only giving relevant information, but accurate information, too? If you’re looking to level up your SEO knowledge and anticipate what’s going on with AI, AEO/GEO, this is the episode for YOU.  Follow Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-o-witham/ 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 if the best AI tools in the world still can't replace a great Marketer? Reza, Co-founder and CEO of Motion, has spent over a decade at the intersection of creative and performance Marketing, and his take on AI is one you don't hear enough: the goal isn't to let AI find your edge. It's to eliminate the tech advantage so the best Marketers win. And, he breaks down how Motion is building AI infrastructure that does all the heavy lifting behind the scenes, from pre-watching thousands of ad creatives to giving every customer their own dedicated virtual machine, so Marketers can stop tinkering with tools and get back to the thing that actually drives results. Plus, Reza explains why the creative strategist role is quietly becoming the most important role in Marketing, and how the best ones aren't just running ads…they're influencing the direction of the entire business. If you're a Marketer who wants to understand where creative strategy is headed in the age of AI, this is the episode for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Reza: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reza-khadjavi-46802918/ 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’s actually breaking through on social right now? Daniel sits down with Samantha Yehle, who has spent years helping brands navigate the ever changing world of content, social media, and Digital Marketing. As a Brand and Social Media Consultant, she has seen firsthand what separates brands that get ignored from brands that earn attention. She shares why social media has become the new homepage for brands, how Marketers can build better content instincts, and why creativity and taste matter more than ever in a world flooded with AI generated content. She also breaks down the biggest mistakes companies make when building social teams…and how your personal content could be a brand indicator.  Whether you're building a brand, growing a career in Marketing, or trying to figure out what actually works online today, this episode offers a practical look at the skills and strategies that matter most. Slate is the one stop content creation platform for social media teams. With AI assisted video and image editing, branding, and collaboration all in one platform. No more switching between 10 different tools. Slate is built for how social teams actually work. Click here for more.  Follow Samantha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthabensimonyehle/ 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

Are you leaving conversions on the table by playing it too safe with email? Jay makes the case for sending two emails in a single day - he backs it up with data showing conversion and sign up rates jump over 35% when you pair an urgency send in the morning with a scarcity send in the afternoon or evening.  Daniel adds why text message reminders are a massively underused tool for getting people to actually show up, and why the right people staying on your list matters way more than keeping your unsubscribe rate pretty. They also get into one of the most important mindset shifts in Marketing: your audience is not paying as much attention to you as you think. If you’re a Marketer looking to change up your strategy right away, 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

What happens when a skincare brand founded before social media becomes one of TikTok’s biggest beauty success stories? Ryan Roth grew up around Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care, but when he joined the family business, he saw a new opportunity. Instead of relying on traditional beauty marketing, he helped build a modern influencer engine that turned viral moments into lasting growth.  From a TikTok video that saved a product from discontinuation to launching one of the brand’s fastest-growing channels through TikTok Shop, Ryan shares how social media transformed a 30-year-old skincare company. He also reveals why his 101-year-old grandmother became one of the brand’s most beloved creators and why the most successful campaigns often come from the people you least expect. Whether you’re new to influencer Marketing or looking to change your strategy, this episode is for YOU.  Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Ryan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-roth-7b4820146/ 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

How do you market the biggest sporting event on Earth? For Bettina Garibaldi, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee, the answer goes far beyond advertising. It’s about uniting communities, coordinating thousands of stakeholders, and creating experiences that millions of people will remember for the rest of their lives. After more than two decades leading global campaigns for brands like P&G, Unilever, Pfizer, and Gillette, Bettina stepped into what she calls a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: helping bring the FIFA World Cup to North America. She shares how marketing sits at the center of everything, from fan engagement and city storytelling to transportation, public safety, tourism, and local business participation. She also reveals why the best marketing often happens behind the scenes, long before fans ever arrive at the stadium. Whether you're a Marketer, sports fan, business leader, this episode is for YOU.  Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Bettina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettina-garibaldi/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

What does it actually look like to build a personal brand when you're just someone who works in Marketing and wants to show up online? In this special episode, Daniel sits down with Carmen Vicente, Content and Social Lead at Slate, to discuss what it takes to build visibility in today's marketing landscape. Carmen shares her journey from spending more than a decade in the beer industry to making a leap into tech, why she views personal branding as career insurance rather than self-promotion, and how Marketers can start creating content without feeling like influencers. Plus, Carmen breaks down how she's using AI to streamline content creation, analyze performance, and even stress-test posts before they go live. This episode is about the flywheel of trust: how posting creates credibility, credibility creates reach, and reach creates opportunity for the brand you work for. Slate is the one stop content creation platform for social media teams. With AI assisted video and image editing, branding, and collaboration all in one platform. No more switching between 10 different tools. Slate is built for how social teams actually work. Click here for more.  Follow Carmen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-vicente/ 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

You already have VIPs in your database. You're just not treating them that way. Jay and Daniel break down the segments most Marketers completely overlook, and why the people already showing high-intent signals are often more valuable than the customers you already closed.  Jay lays out the behaviors that should automatically flag someone as a VIP: repeat website visits, multiple email clicks, product video views. None of that is accidental, and none of it should be treated like a regular contact.  Daniel makes the case for pain point segmentation and why lifetime value of your audience deserves just as much attention as lifetime value of your customers.  If you’re a Marketer looking to work smarter, not harder, 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

What happens when a green owl, a handful of improv rules, and zero fear collide? You get Duolingo, the internet’s most unhinged, hilarious, and effective brand. Zaria Parvez is the creative force behind that chaos. As Duolingo’s first-ever social media hire, she helped grow the brand from 50,000 to over 16 million followers, turning a dusty owl costume in the office into one of the most recognizable (and meme-worthy) characters on the planet. She opens up about how she built a culture of creativity rooted in improv, boldness, and trust. She shares how her team turned social media into the heartbeat of the brand and why “fear is the most expensive mistake” in Marketing. You’ll learn: -The wild origin story behind Death by Duo, the campaign that hit 1.7 billion impressions with no paid ads. -How Zaria uses improv comedy principles to fuel creativity, collaboration, and confidence. -Why giving social teams approval power and autonomy is the key to moving at the speed of culture. Whether you’re a Marketer, creator, or someone who just loves a good brand story, this episode will change the way you think about creativity online. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Zaria: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaria-parvez-645983140/ 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

For years, Marketers have known newsletter advertising works…but proving it has been nearly impossible. Daniel sits down with Adam Ryan, CEO of Workweek to discuss Workweek's new Partner Platform and why it could change how B2B marketers measure newsletter performance forever. They break down why traditional metrics like opens and clicks are often misleading, how bot traffic has distorted reporting, and why many Marketers have been under-crediting newsletters for years. Adam explains how Workweek is connecting newsletter engagement directly to CRM systems, helping marketers finally see the impact newsletters have on pipeline, revenue, and account engagement. And, a handful of decision-makers from the right accounts can be far more valuable than thousands of anonymous clicks. How can you make that happen right off the bat? If you’re a Marketer who wants to learn more about ABM, brand marketing, creator-led advertising, attribution challenges, and why the future of B2B marketing is about knowing who engaged, this is the episode for you.   Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan/ 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

The future of Marketing? It starts with being social-first.  In this special episode, Daniel sits down with Eric Stark, Co-founder of Slate and former NFL social media leader, to break down why every modern brand needs a social-first content strategy. Eric shares his journey from managing digital and social content at the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers to building Slate,  a content creation platform designed specifically for social teams. They dive into: - Why social teams are becoming in-house media companies - How organic social should validate paid marketing campaigns - The rise of serialized content and creator-led brand marketing And, the title of Social Media Manager is becoming outdated…they reveal what to use instead.  This episode is packed with actionable insights for marketers, creators, and brand leaders looking to build content strategies that actually perform TODAY. Slate is the one stop content creation platform for social media teams. With AI assisted video and image editing, branding, and collaboration all in one platform. No more switching between 10 different tools. Slate is built for how social teams actually work. Click here for more.  Follow Eric: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdstark/ 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

Are your webinars actually driving pipeline or are you just checking a box? Jay and Daniel break down the small mistakes that tank webinar performance and the easy fixes that make a real difference.  Jay explains why a specific, curiosity-driven title beats a fluffy, descriptive one every time, and why two reminder emails on the day of your event is not too many. Daniel makes the case for serializing your webinars on a consistent schedule so your audience starts treating them like a show, not a one-off event. And, why do live attendees convert to pipeline at 400% higher rates than on-demand viewers? Jay gives an explanation.  If you’re looking for quick ways to improve your webinars and live virtual events, 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

Patagonia isn’t just scaling mountains. They’re scaling through affiliate strategy.  This episode’s guest, Cricket Treanor, went from the sales floor to HQ’s Affiliate Marketing and Ecom team. When it comes to partnerships, they’re thinking outside the box: cash back with Rakuten, listicles of the “best jackets”, and speaking out about social issues, to name a few. What should you do as a brand when you don’t lean heavily into loyalty and deals?  And, Cricket debunks some misconceptions about the affiliate space. It’s more than just loyalty, it’s actually about brand awareness. Affiliates aren’t taking sales away from other channels. Where do they fit into the marketing funnel?  Plus, Patagonia is more than just selling products, they’re aiming to bring environmental awareness and sustainability efforts to their audience. How does the buy-back program contribute to Marketing strategy? In a world of overconsumption, how do you get customers excited about new products when overconsumption contradicts the brand mission? If you’re a Marketer who wants to learn more about how partnerships, affiliate strategy, and digital marketing all play a role in scaling, this is the episode for you.   Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Cricket: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cricket-treanor-836515114/ 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

Most insurance brands look the same, sound the same, and spend billions on ads to prove it. Amica decided to do the opposite. Daniel sits down with Tory Pachis (Executive Vice President & CMO of Amica Insurance) to break down how a 119-year-old, referral-only mutual insurer went from 2% unaided brand awareness to 70%…and why a jersey patch on the Boston Celtics was just the beginning. Tory shares how Amica built a sports marketing strategy around values alignment, not logo slaps, and why the Jason Tatum "Back to Zero" campaign became one of the most authentic brand stories in insurance. They get into why humor isn't the only tool in the insurance advertising toolbox, how to make the case for brand investment to a skeptical CFO, and what happens when your star athlete tears his Achilles the night after you sign the deal. They also dig into how Amica is thinking about AI and LLMs, and why a loyal customer base full of organic Reddit and Trustpilot reviews might be their biggest unfair advantage as search evolves. If you want to understand how challenger brands build modern relevance without abandoning their heritage, this episode is for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at wrike.com/tmm Follow Tory:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-pachis-7106064/ 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

Should you keep your Marketing running on holidays, or hit pause and wait for a better day? Jay and Daniel make the case for keeping the engine going, and back it up with actual tactics.  Jay breaks down how to mine holiday auto-reply emails for retargeting gold and why long form content tends to perform especially well when people finally have time to read. Daniel explains why consistency beats timing every time, and why skipping one holiday post is how the skipping habit starts. They also get into what is happening with the LinkedIn algorithm right now, why posts are taking 24 to 48 hours to pick up steam, and why that actually works in your favor when everyone else goes quiet on a holiday. 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

Have a dog? If you’re a Millennial or Gen Z, there’s a good chance you’re already owning your first pet. But do you have pet insurance? According to statistics, you probably don’t.  This episode’s guest, Trey Ferro, is in the business of making sure you and your pet are insured. From unexpected vet visits to making sure your pup is fully vaccinated, pet insurance can help you have peace of mind. But how do you market such a “complicated” product? The answer is personalization.  And, just how important is a good CTA? Trey reveals the double digit number difference between a good CTA and a bad one.  If you’re a Marketer who wants to learn more about Marketing tougher and more unique products, this is the episode for you.  Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Trey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-ferro-320240141/ 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

Does everyone on your revenue team actually agree on who your ideal customer is? Daniel sits down with Hailey McDonald, the new VP of Revenue Marketing at Sprout Social, on day one of her new role. They get into one of the most expensive mistakes in B2B Marketing: building campaigns before your ICP is truly locked in across every team. Hailey breaks down why most companies are doing ABM in name only, how to tell within five minutes that a team's ICP is broken, and why getting Marketing, sales, CS, and rev ops aligned on a single definition is the foundation everything else is built on. She also explains the difference between ICP and total addressable market, and how pipeline hitting while revenue misses is one of the clearest signals something is off with your targeting. Daniel makes the case that personalization at scale is really just personality at scale, and why the brands that stay consistent with their messaging even under pressure are the ones that win long term. Plus, Hailey's marketing hill she would die on: you can't have demand without brand. If you’re looking to actually understand and identify who your audience is, this episode is for you.  Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Hailey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haymcdee/ 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

Is your June Marketing strategy ready for one of the wildest months in recent memory? Jay and Daniel break down three major forces hitting the calendar at the same time. Jay explains why the second half of June through the second week of July is one of the worst performing stretches of the year for webinar attendance, B2B content downloads, and high-ticket consumer products, and why you need to plan around it now. Daniel makes the case for leaning into the FIFA World Cup with soccer-themed email copy and subject lines, whether you're a local brand or a global one. And Jay breaks down why Prime Day lifts all Marketing, not just Amazon sellers, including why people spend about 15% more time in their inboxes during that window. If you’re looking for a plan for June, 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

AI tools are everywhere right now, but most marketing teams still have no clear strategy for how to actually use them effectively. Daniel sits down with Christine Royston, CMO of Wrike, to talk about what it really looks like to build an AI-powered marketing organization. Christine shares how Wrike built an internal AI-powered content hub that dramatically sped up SEO, email, and content production workflows while helping teams scale output without sacrificing quality. They also dive into how to measure real AI ROI in Marketing, why broken workflows should never be automated, and the framework for deciding when to build vs. buy AI tools.  If you’re trying to understand how marketing teams should actually be implementing AI beyond the hype, this episode is for YOU.  Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Christine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineroyston/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

How does a 125-year-old brand still manage to feel fresh?  Daniel talks with Dawn Hedgepeth, a Marketing Strategist who has previously worked with consumer brands like Unilever and Hanes. She shares her unfiltered take on modern Marketing, brand love, and the art of staying relevant. From once dreaming of becoming a lawyer to now leading marketing for one of the most iconic brands in the world, Dawn reflects on two decades of lessons in curiosity, creativity, and change. She dives into how Hanes continues to evolve - from influencer collabs and TikTok Shop to uncovering real consumer insights that drive product improvement.  Plus, how do you keep a 125-year-old brand meaningful? Dawn reveals how using empathy and curiosity are the basis of every good Marketing campaign. If you’ve ever wondered how to build brands with good bases and a great mission, this episode is for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Dawn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-hedgepeth/ 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

Is your LinkedIn content getting buried in the feed?  Jay and Daniel are breaking down the sneaky, low-key tactics that are actually moving the needle on LinkedIn right now. Jay shares the embarrassingly simple trick he's been using for months: saving his own posts and sending them to a handful of people right after publishing. Daniel breaks down why the 800x999 image ratio is the secret weapon for dominating the LinkedIn feed and why your scroll time (and engagement) skyrockets when you use it. They also get into why LinkedIn automation tools are a hard no, why the platform will blacklist you without warning, and why Instagram is a completely different story when it comes to tools like ManyChat. If you’re posting on LinkedIn and need a boost, this episode is for you.  If you want quick wins in social and paid right now, this episode is all about spotting the signals and moving before everyone else does. 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

Influencer marketing isn’t just for DTC anymore, and Sarah Adam is here to prove it.  As the force behind Wix’s growing B2B influencer strategy, Sarah shares how she built a program from scratch to scale, working with hundreds of creators across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and more. And, there’s something that most B2B marketers get wrong about influencer campaigns, why a good brief should actually be brief, and how to think about cost-per-view in an opaque market where creators set the rules.  Plus, we find out how Wix measures success, selects creators, balances creative freedom with brand guardrails, and manages long-term partnerships…all without over-engineering or over-scripting. Whether you’re an influencer marketer looking for some new strategies or working on your first creator campaign, this is the episode for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at https://wrike.com/tmm Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/1sarahadam/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

The playbook for building a sports team just changed…and most brands aren’t thinking big enough. Daniel sits down with Kimberly Veale (SVP of Marketing & Communications, Portland Fire; ex-Golden State Warriors & Valkyries) to break down what it actually takes to build a fanbase before a single game is played. Kimberly shares a behind-the-scenes look at how modern Sports Marketing works, from selling out season tickets pre-launch to turning a team into a full-fledged lifestyle brand. She explains why women’s sports fans behave differently, how merch becomes a leading indicator of demand, and why culture, community, and storytelling matter more than ever. They dive into what most brands get wrong when entering women’s sports: relying on outdated playbooks instead of building authentic connections. Kimberly also breaks down real examples about how the best teams create moments that fans actually care about. If you want to understand the future of Sports Marketing, community-driven brands, and why “social followers” might be the most overrated metric in marketing, this episode is for you. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at wrike.com/tmm Follow Kimberly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyveale/ 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-millennialsDaniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

The platforms just told you exactly what they care about…are you paying attention? In this episode of Bathroom Break, Jay and Daniel break down two major updates from LinkedIn and Instagram that Marketers should be jumping on immediately. Jay explains why LinkedIn’s new off-platform event ads are a game changer for driving webinar registrations and lowering costs, especially if you adopt early before competition increases. Daniel dives into Instagram’s latest shift toward shareability and skip rate, and why the first two seconds of your content now matter more than ever. They walk through how to audit your content for skip rate, improve hooks, and optimize for shares so your posts get more distribution. They also explain a key insight most marketers miss: when platforms roll out new features, they reward early adopters, giving you a temporary advantage if you act fast. If you want quick wins in social and paid right now, this episode is all about spotting the signals and moving before everyone else does. 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: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

What happens when a Microsoft Marketer takes TikTok-style humor to LinkedIn?  Viral growth, 35K+ followers, and a whole new playbook for B2B content. Daniel sits down with Heike Young, former content leader at Microsoft, Salesforce veteran, and one of LinkedIn’s most recognizable creators. Heike has built an engaged audience by proving that professional content doesn’t have to be boring. Heike opens up about her journey: from editing For Dummies books and running social at Salesforce, to reinventing herself as a LinkedIn video creator who blends humor, relatability, and practical insights. You’ll hear: - Why low-fidelity, authentic content often outperforms polished, high-budget productions. - How to bring humor and personality into B2B without losing credibility.  The step-by-step playbook for individuals who want to build their personal brand on LinkedIn. If you’re planning on scaling your B2B brand through social content, this is the episode for you.  Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at⁠ wrike.com/tmm Follow Heike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heikeyoung/ 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

The bar for good content just got higher…and most brands aren’t ready. Daniel sits down with Jack Appleby (Founder of Future Social, ex-Beats by Dre, Verizon, Microsoft, Twitch) to break down what’s actually changing in social media AND what still separates great brands from everyone else. With 15+ years in social, Jack shares a candid look at how the industry has evolved - from the early days of “figuring it out” to today’s AI-powered content explosion - and why most brands are getting strategy completely wrong. They dive into the biggest misconception in social right now: confusing content with strategy. While everyone is chasing trends and pumping out posts, the brands that win are the ones building real emotional connections, original ideas, and repeatable creative systems. Jack also shares real campaign breakdowns (including ones from Dunkin and Adobe) to show how the best brands turn simple ideas into viral, high-impact content. If you want to build a brand that actually stands out on social in 2026, this episode gives you the blueprint. Wrike brings structure, visibility, and accountability to work, so companies can make better business decisions, improve efficiency, and reduce risk. Learn more at wrike.com/tmm Follow Jack: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackappleby/ Follow Daniel: 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