Best Digitalpr Podcasts (2025)

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The BEST SEO Strategies for 2026 36:34

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SEO is evolving beyond traditional keyword rankings, and the businesses thriving in 2026 are those adapting to AI search tools — creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers. While Google still dominates with billions of searches daily, the emergence of AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity is fundamentally changing how peopl…

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Did Google Just End Rank Tracking? w/ Shannon Minkel 17:37

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Shannon Minkel, Senior Director of Product SEO at Siege Media, joins Ross Hudgens to unpack one of the biggest questions in search right now: did Google just kill rank tracking beyond page two?They explore what this shift means for SEOs—whether it’s a sign to finally focus on input metrics, how declining referral traffic from ChatGPT impacts strate…

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Why CMOs are RIPPING UP Their Marketing Strategies 13:45

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I tried recording this as an audio podcast, but it didn't really do the topic justice. I'm uploading this video here, but if it doesn't work with your podcast app, then please watch it by visiting exposure.ninja/ripping The marketing landscape is experiencing its most dramatic shift since Google's dominance began, and CMOs from brands like Expedia,…

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How To Create a Scalable Enterprise Marketing Strategy for 2026 39:37

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Marketing Strategies for 2026 series by Exposure Ninja. Catch the full Marketing Strategies for 2026 series 👉 https://exposure.ninja/strategies2026 Enterprise marketing teams are drowning in coordination complexity, and throwing more budget at fragmented campaigns simply doesn't work, creating an urgent need for unified …

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How To Create an Effective Brand Marketing Strategy 1:02:03

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Marketing Strategies for 2026 series by Exposure Ninja.Catch the full Marketing Strategies for 2026 series 👉 https://exposure.ninja/strategies2026 Brand marketing in 2026 isn't optional — it's becoming the primary differentiator in saturated markets where customers are overwhelmed by choice. With AI search platforms fund…

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The BEST AI Search Strategies for 2026 26:59

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AI search traffic is exploding — with AI Discovery up 527% year over year and ChatGPT traffic growing 85% in just six months — creating an unprecedented opportunity for brands willing to adapt their marketing strategies now. While most businesses are still figuring out what AI search even means, forward-thinking marketers are already capturing high…

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Help Us Create the 1st State of AI Search Report 0:46

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AI is reshaping how people search — and how businesses get discovered. We're gathering insights from marketing leaders and business owners to understand how teams are responding to this shift. We'd love for you to take part in the State of AI Search 2025 report. By taking part, you'll get early access to the results. All you need to do is complete …

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I Bought a £7M Company to Test My Marketing Playbook 23:23

22d ago23:23

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Most marketing agencies talk a big game about their strategies and playbooks — but when it comes to proving they actually work, the talk stops there. That's why I've done something unprecedented: I've bought a £7 million renewables business to test our own marketing playbook with real money on the line. Six months in, the results speak for themselv…

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Why Your Marketing ROI is Low (and How To Fix It) 36:42

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Your marketing ROI is declining, and the traditional playbook isn't fixing it. This creates an unprecedented opportunity for businesses ready to evolve their approach. After analysing hundreds of marketing strategies for businesses generating £5-50m turnover, we've identified the five critical disconnects causing ROI to flatline: misaligned metrics…

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Why "AI Search is Just SEO" is a Dangerous Lie 14:42

1M ago14:42

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A dangerous misconception is spreading through marketing circles that's holding businesses back while competitors master an entirely new game — and believing it could cost them their competitive edge. With 800 million people now using ChatGPT to find information and make purchasing decisions, and 55% of searches resulting in AI answers, the message…

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Google's AI Mode Goes GLOBAL + NEW Agentic Features! 23:41

1M ago23:41

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The search landscape is experiencing its most significant transformation in decades, and Google's AI Mode global rollout is creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketing leaders — while competitors remain fixated on traditional search strategies. While AI Mode currently captures just 1-2% of total search traffic, this low adop…

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Only 2% of SEOs Are Optimising for AI Search (and Why That's a BIG Mistake) 35:38

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The AI search revolution is happening right now, yet 98% of SEO professionals may be missing the opportunity — creating unprecedented advantages for the 2% who understand what's coming. At MozCon London, our CEO, Charlie Marchant, surveyed 300 of the UK's sharpest SEO minds and discovered that only 2% are optimising for AI search platforms like Cha…

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How To Create and Optimise Your Content for AI Search 29:06

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This podcast episode was created in partnership with Profound. The AI Search revolution is here, and businesses that master content optimisation for these platforms will dominate their markets while competitors scramble to catch up. With ChatGPT now processing over one billion searches daily and Google's AI Overviews becoming the default search exp…

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Google’s AI Mode Arrives in the UK! Time to Panic? 45:16

2M ago45:16

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Google's AI Mode has officially launched in the UK, fundamentally transforming how high-value prospects discover and evaluate businesses, creating unprecedented opportunities for marketing leaders who act fast. While currently representing just 1.25% of total Google searches, AI Mode's user base consists of your most valuable prospects: decision-ma…

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"ChatGPT Agent" Is Changing How People Buy AGAIN 52:47

2M ago52:47

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ChatGPT Agent has launched with the ability to complete purchases autonomously — and it's changing how high-value customers buy, creating massive opportunities for prepared marketers. Available now in paid ChatGPT subscriptions, this tool completes complex purchasing tasks in under 3 minutes that take humans 30+ minutes of research and comparison s…

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AI Is DECIMATING This Industry’s Marketing 11:16

2M ago11:16

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We studied 7 million finance keywords and found one industry getting absolutely decimated by Google's AI Overviews. The results are staggering: 58% of Google searches now end in no clicks, ChatGPT serves 5.5 billion monthly active users, and AI Overviews appear in 38% of mortgage searches and 52% of financial advisory queries — yet most businesses …

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Scaling 250,000 Neighborhoods: Enterprise SEO at Apartments.com w/ Zach Chahalis 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Zach Chahalis, VP of SEO at Apartments.com, joins Ross Hudgens for a deep dive into the high-stakes world of real estate SEO—where listings change daily, pages balloon into the hundreds of thousands, and competition is cutthroat across every SERP.They explore how Zach’s team manages SEO at scale, including 75+ site migrations, advanced internal lin…

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9 Reasons Why Your Traffic Is DOWN This Year 23:26

2M ago23:26

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Website traffic drops can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when millions in revenue are at stake. While traffic declines are amongst the most stressful experiences for marketing leaders, they're rarely mysterious once you understand the underlying patterns. After diagnosing and resolving hundreds of traffic drops over the past decade for £1…

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Input Metrics in SEO: Leading Indicators in an AI World 47:08

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Tom Critchlow, EVP of Audience Growth at Raptive, joins Ross for a deep dive into how input metrics can transform SEO strategy—especially in an era of declining visibility and messy attribution from AI search engines.They explore how input metrics improve executive reporting, unlock budget, and build cross-functional alignment by shifting focus fro…

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You’re Invited! — Healthcare Marketing Masterclass 2:22

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Hey everyone 👋 On July 23rd, Charlie Marchant (CEO) will host a live session, which we'd love for you to attend. The session is designed for marketers and business owners in the healthcare and medical sector, but there are lessons on high-ROI lead generation that everyone in any sector can learn and apply to their business. During the session, Char…

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What You Need To Know About June 2025 Google Core Update 27:47

3M ago27:47

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The June 2025 Google Broad Core Update is reshaping search results across industries, and the data reveals some interesting patterns that every marketing leader needs to understand. While broad core updates typically roll out over three weeks, this one brings unprecedented changes: AI Overviews have jumped to 15% visibility in some sectors, zero-cl…

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Future-Proofed E-commerce Content Marketing w/ SearchPilot's Will Critchlow 49:33

3M ago49:33

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Ross joins Will Critchlow of SearchPilot for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving landscape of e-commerce SEO and content strategy in the AI era.They cover how e-commerce brands are adapting content for multimodal search, why digital PR is surging, what still works in a zero-click world, and how Siege’s homepage study reveals surprising traf…

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The New AI Threat Terrifying Every Global Brand 19:52

3M ago19:52

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The search marketing landscape has fundamentally changed, and major global brands are scrambling to adapt as AI tools disrupt traditional SEO strategies, creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers. May 2025 marked a pivotal moment: Google's market share dropped below 90% for the first time in a decade, whilst AI platforms n…

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What is AI Search? And Why Is It So Important? 56:50

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AI Search is transforming how customers discover businesses, creating unprecedented opportunities for marketing leaders who understand its mechanics and implications. ChatGPT reached 5 billion visits last month. While Google still dominates at 105 billion visits, Semrush projects AI Search will overtake traditional search by 2028 — though our AI Se…

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AEO Playbook: How to Optimize for AI w/ Profound’s Josh Blyskal 50:15

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Josh Blyskal, AEO Engineer at Profound, joins Ross Hudgens to dive deep into the emerging world of AI-native search optimization—and how brands can win visibility across platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews.They unpack Profound’s Conversation Explorer, fresh data on generative search intent, and the real-world tactics that …

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58% of Google Clicks Are Gone. What Now? 29:42

3M ago29:42

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Zero-click searches now account for 58.5% of all Google searches — more than doubling since 2022 — creating unprecedented disruption for traditional content marketing whilst opening massive opportunities for forward-thinking product-based businesses. Whilst media companies panic about disappearing traffic and affiliate commissions, smart marketers …

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Working with YouTube Influencers Just Got 10x EASIER 35:24

3M ago35:24

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Google has just announced a solution to one of marketing's most fragmented challenges: managing YouTube influencer partnerships efficiently. The Creator Partnership Hub integrates directly into Google Ads, eliminating the juggling act between multiple platforms, manual video uploads, and disconnected analytics dashboards. For marketing teams alread…

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"AI Search to Overtake Traditional Search by 2028", According to Semrush 47:56

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AI Search is projected to overtake traditional search by 2028, creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers. New research from Semrush reveals that AI Search visitors are 4.4x more valuable than traditional search users, and 50% of ChatGPT's citations point directly to business and service websites. Mastering AI Search Optimi…

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How Asana Scaled to 20M+ International SEO Visits‬‭ 45:58

4M ago45:58

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Chris Kelly, ex-Asana growth lead, joins Ross Hudgens to break down how Asana scaled to 20M+ international SEO visits—and how to do it again in 2025.They dive into localization strategy, market prioritization, TMS tools, team structures, and how to tie international SEO directly to business outcomes.Chris also unpacks real-world mistakes, market-sp…

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What is AI Search Optimisation (and How To Do It) 20:43

4M ago20:43

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It's not just Google's game anymore. ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude are becoming the first or only destination for consumers today. This consumer behavioral shift requires a marketing strategy switch, with SEO alone not being enough anymore. Your marketing strategy must include AI Search Optimisation. But what is it? And how does it differ to trad…

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Everything Marketers Need to Know About AI Max for Search 37:49

4M ago37:49

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Google's AI Max for Search is transforming PPC advertising, and early adopters like L'Oréal are already doubling conversions while cutting costs by 31%. This isn't just another Google feature. It's a strategic enhancement that amplifies human expertise rather than replacing it. For businesses with substantial PPC budgets, mastering AI Max is becomi…

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How To Rank in Google's AI Mode 22:09

4M ago22:09

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Google's AI mode represents the biggest shift in search for 20 years, and traditional SEO tactics simply aren't enough anymore. In this episode, I break down exclusive internal training from our team, revealing exactly how to get visibility in AI-powered search. Key insights covered: Why branded web mentions are the strongest correlation factor for…

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SEO vs GEO vs AEO: Which One Is It? w/ Rand Fishkin 28:45

4M ago28:45

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Rand Fishkin joins Ross Hudgens to unpack the latest acronym craze—GEO, AEO, LEO—and why none may be necessary. They explore the origins of SEO, the rise (and fall) of inbound marketing, and how marketers can avoid falling into the trap of trend-chasing. From naming conventions to the real value of brand clarity, this is a conversation for anyone n…

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Have Google's AI Overview Ranking Factors Been Revealed? 28:35

4M ago28:35

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The search landscape is evolving rapidly, and Google's AI Overviews are redefining how brands achieve organic visibility, creating unprecedented challenges and opportunities for marketing leaders who understand the new rules. While AI Overviews now appear in 17% of UK mobile searches (up from 14% in March), the most significant revelation comes fro…

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The Best B2C Marketing Strategies for 2025 35:12

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The B2C marketing landscape has fundamentally transformed, with AI agents now shopping on behalf of consumers and customer acquisition costs reaching breaking point — creating both unprecedented challenges and extraordinary opportunities for brands that understand how to navigate this new terrain. While traditional marketing playbooks become obsole…

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Homepage Traffic is Up 10.7%: Unpacking the AI Effect w/ Drew Page & Ross Hudgens 20:47

4M ago20:47

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Ross Hudgens and Drew Page sit down to unpack Siege Media’s latest study on the surprising shift in search behavior caused by AI-powered experiences and large language models (LLMs). The headline? Homepage traffic is up 10.7%—despite a decline in overall site wide clicks.They dive into the impact of branded search, the difference between B2B and B2…

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How Google Changed the Future of SEO at Google I/O 2025 53:48

4M ago53:48

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Google I/O 2025 just changed the search landscape forever — and marketing leaders who adapt quickly will capture customers while their competitors remain fixated on yesterday's SEO tactics. While AI Mode is currently optional for US users, the early adoption advantages are already evident: our client Zugu Case became the top-recommended iPad case w…

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Adapting to the Brand-First SEO Era w/ Kevin Indig 47:48

4M ago47:48

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Ross sits down with Kevin Indig, growth advisor and SEO strategist, to break down his groundbreaking UX study on Google’s AI Overviews—and what it reveals about the fast-changing landscape of search. From disappearing clicks to trust-first decision-making, Kevin shares how the rise of AI is reshaping everything from user behavior to what actually d…

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Copy This 11,000+ Lead Full Funnel Marketing Strategy 28:05

4M ago28:05

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Discover how we generated 11,000+ mortgage leads in just 12 months starting from scratch — with a full-funnel marketing strategy that's applicable across any industry. While most agencies jump straight to tactics, our systematic approach began with fundamental audience research and strategic positioning, enabling DSLD Mortgage to transform from com…

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How ChatGPT Shopping Works (and How to Feature in It) 19:58

5M ago19:58

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ChatGPT now processes over 1 billion web searches weekly, and increasingly, it's becoming your customers' personal shopping assistant, creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers While still emerging in fashion and beauty categories, ChatGPT Shopping is fundamentally different from traditional advertising, offering a product…

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The Word ‘Blog’ Is Holding Us Back w/ Jess Joyce 35:20

5M ago35:20

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Ross sits down with Jess Joyce, SEO consultant at Inbound Scope, to talk about why the term "blog" is outdated—and how systems thinking, revenue-led SEO, and diagram-driven storytelling are creating smarter strategies for SaaS brands. Jess unpacks her visual-first approach to social content, explains the shortcomings of traditional keyword research…

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Could Google Lose 2 BILLION Daily Searches from Apple? 41:09

5M ago41:09

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The search landscape is evolving dramatically, with Apple potentially dropping Google as Safari's default search engine — which could redirect billions of daily searches to alternative platforms. During testimony in Google's antitrust case, Apple's Senior Vice President Eddie Cue revealed that Safari searches are declining for the first time in 20 …

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Everything Marketers Should Know About ChatGPT's Shopping Update 28:54

5M ago28:54

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ChatGPT's new shopping update has arrived, and it's transforming how consumers discover and compare products online — creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers. With the feature available across both free and paid versions, ChatGPT has introduced a visual product carousel that directly challenges Google Shopping and Amazon…

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Beyond Blogging: Building a Media Empire w/ HubSpot’s Kieran Flanagan‬ ‭ 44:57

5M ago44:57

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Ross sits down with Kieran Flanagan, SVP of Marketing at HubSpot, for a deep dive into AI’s impact on SEO, content strategy in a post-search world, and the real story behind the "HubSpot traffic drop.Kieran breaks down why conversions—not clicks—have always been at the core of HubSpot’s strategy, how AI is reshaping team structures, and why co-cita…

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Rocket Mortgage: A $5 Billion Marketing Success (and SEO Flaw) 25:39

5M ago25:39

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The digital marketing strategy behind Rocket Mortgage's $5.1 billion success reveals surprising strengths and weaknesses, creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers. While their revenue grew 34% last year, their approach contains a critical flaw that's costing them millions in potential growth despite spending $824 million …

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Scaling a Billion Dollar Brand: Lessons from Semrush’s CMO 50:56

5M ago50:56

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Ross sits down with Andrew Warden, CMO of Semrush, for a behind-the-scenes look at how the company has scaled past a billion-dollar valuation through brand innovation, performance marketing, and fearless experimentation.Andrew unpacks how he’s built and structured Semrush’s powerhouse marketing team, why they favor in-house execution over agencies,…

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Are AI Overviews Going to Impact Your Commercial Traffic? 32:36

5M ago32:36

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Google's AI Overviews are reshaping search results pages, while ChatGPT's monthly users have nearly quadrupled to 41 million in just six months — creating both challenges and opportunities for forward-thinking marketers. While these changes are dramatic, there's a crucial distinction emerging: commercial search traffic remains remarkably stable. Go…

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Human First Marketing: Rethinking Marketing in the AI Era 55:35

5M ago55:35

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This is a BONUS EPISODE of the Digital Marketing Podcast by Exposure Ninja --------------- The marketing landscape is becoming increasingly automated and impersonal — yet consumers are longing for authentic connections before making major purchasing decisions. This disconnect creates an unprecedented opportunity for forward-thinking marketers willi…

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From Content Engine to Freedom Engine w/ Chris Walker 49:01

5M ago49:01

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Chris Walker (CEO of Passetto) joins Ross to talk about personal transformation, scaling through delegation, and why most entrepreneurs are chasing the wrong kind of freedom.Chris shares insights from his month-long sabbatical, including frameworks for creating true independence—beyond just financial freedom—and lessons learned about leadership, ag…

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The SEO Behind Zillow’s 1 Billion‬‭ Visits/Year w/ Kristan Bauer‬‭ 43:14

6M ago43:14

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Kristan Bauer returns for a deep dive into the technical and organizational SEO strategies that helped Zillow grow to nearly 2 billion annual visits. She shares tactical insights on enterprise SEO at scale, including testing frameworks, internal collaboration, indexing strategies, and what it takes to lead with executive presence in a high-stakes e…