How to Escape Big Tech’s Web (Thinks Out Loud Episode 395)
Big Tech, the Gatekeepers, the AGFAM (Amazon, Google, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft), the Frightful Five. We've got lots of names for the "bad guys" in our marketing story. They are…
A Podcasting and Content Marketing Case Study (Thinks Out Loud Episode 394)
The Thinks Out Loud podcast celebrates its eleventh anniversary this year. And, overall, I couldn't be happier about that. This podcast, and podcasting more generally, have been a huge component…
What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Bypassing Gatekeepers (Thinks Out Loud Episode 393)
Don't let her reputation fool you. Taylor Swift prints money like a Mint. Maybe even more so, if I'm being honest. Her concerts have not only made her a ton…
Is Social Media Anti-Social for your Brand Now? (Thinks Out Loud Episode 391)
Given all the bad news and bad actors we're seeing pop-up on social lately, it's fair of you to ask if social media is anti-social for your brand now. So,…
Big Tech Earnings and The State of Digital Q3 2023 (Thinks Out Loud Episode 390)
What is the State of Digital as we head into the back half of 2023? Well, one signal comes from Big Tech's earnings calls. What can we learn from what…