Best GURU Media Hub Podcasts (2025)

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🥫SPAMAGEDDON🥫How To Get Out of Spam and Junk Folder! [Limited Series] 11:15

19h ago11:15

11:15

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson joins Danielle Gallant and Guy Hanson for a special Spamageddon crossover with the Email After Hours podcast to share fast, tactical fixes for email deliverability challenges and escaping the spam folder. ================================================= Best Moments: (01:05) The hosts play…

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eCommerce Fulfillment Strategy with Ahold Delhaize USA’s Daniël van Gool 35:16

2h ago35:16

35:16

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Daniël van Gool, VP of Fulfillment Strategies & Solutions at Ahold Delhaize USA. Find Daniel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvangool/ Find AD USA on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahold-delhaize-usa/ Find AD USA online at: https://www.adusa.com/ Daniël answers these questions: Y…

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Is Performance Down For Everyone? ➕ Dating Advice? ASK US ANYTHING! | Ep. 337 11:47

2d ago11:47

11:47

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson answers a listener’s question about declining email metrics—and shares real performance trends and what tactics are actually working right now. He also dives into a rapid-fire batch of dating dilemmas with his usual off-the-cuff honesty. ================================================= Bes…

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What’s Up THIS WEEK: Subject Line Trends, Instagram CAROUSELS Crushing it, Karate Kid: Legends? | Ep. 336 7:55

3d ago7:55

7:55

In this episode of Do This, Not That, Jay Schwedelson breaks down what's trending this week—from Instagram’s push for carousel posts to summer-themed subject lines that boost open rates. He also covers LinkedIn layoffs, Dick's Sporting Goods buying Foot Locker, and some personal takes on movies and Blake Lively. ====================================…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==> Pricing Beats Loyalty 💸 What To Say During Uncertainty <== | BATHROOM Break #56 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That 11:38

4d ago11:38

11:38

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray dive into how marketers should respond during economic uncertainty. They share tactical tips on messaging, pricing, and customer communication to stay relevant and retain customers when times are unpredictable. ================================================= Best Moments: (0…

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Whatever happened to downtown’s elevated People Mover? 21:56

14h ago21:56

21:56

You may have become so used to them that you no longer notice, but snaking through downtown Indianapolis’ northwest quadrant are the remains of a revolutionary public transit system that transported riders on elevated tracks 30-feet high. It was called the People Mover, developed for $44 million by Clarian Health Partners, the hospital system now k…

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Shaping Nutritional Wellness with Plane Crash Survivor and Lucky Energy CEO Richard Laver 49:01

2d ago49:01

49:01

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Delta 181 plane crash survivor from 1985 and now founder/CEO of the nutritional wellness brand Lucky Energy. This is the story of resilience, tenacity, courage and curiosity. Laver's daughter, Kate, had cerebral palsy and couldn't eat solid foods. He created a plant-based protein shake, which led to the fou…

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ULTIMATE AI New Tip!🧠 Black Coffee is NOT a Flex ☕ Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 334 11:26

7d ago11:26

11:26

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson shares simple but powerful ways to use the free version of ChatGPT—especially by sending it on “missions” most people overlook. He also dives into the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and why flex culture is exhausting. ================================================= Best Moments:…

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Partnerships = Growth Hack w/🟠HubSpot Media Network Partnerships Lead Carly Baker🟠 | Ep. 999 22:29

7d ago22:29

22:29

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson sits down with Carly Baker, the powerhouse leading media partnerships at HubSpot Media Network. From scrappy collaboration tactics to making shows binge‑worthy, Carly shares how partnerships unlock growth for businesses of any size—and why creative souls thrive in modern marketing. ========…

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The Work-Life Challenge with NielsenIQ’s Nicole Collida Davis & Jennie Bell 46:43

5d ago46:43

46:43

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Nicole Collida Davis, Managing Director & SVP US National Accounts and Jennie Bell Managing Director & SVP US Global Clients at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. Today NI…

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Ask Us ANYTHING: B2B+Consumer! Instagram REELS Tactic! 🍯Honey Boo Boo?? Ep. 332 10:31

9d ago10:31

10:31

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson takes listener questions in an “Ask Us Anything” format, sharing down-to-earth marketing tactics—like how to boost webinar attendance—and veering off into pop culture commentary as only he can. ================================================= Best Moments: (01:30) Addressing declining show…

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What’s Up THIS WEEK: AEO Is the New SEO 🔍 Best Time to Host a Webinar? 11:06

10d ago11:06

11:06

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson covers the rise of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), new data on webinar marketing trends, and quirky industry news—from AI-driven Safari updates to Chuck E. Cheese going media mogul. ================================================= Best Moments: (00:54) The shift from SEO to AEO (Answer E…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==> Are You Accidentally Killing Your Brand? 😬 Stop Sending That Email <== | BATHROOM Break #55 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That 10:29

11d ago10:29

10:29

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Jay Schwedelson and Daniel Murray dive into the concept of “negative signal” in marketing, exploring how certain content choices can unintentionally damage your brand’s reputation and trust over time. ================================================= Best Moments: (00:07) Introduction to the new special …

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Pete the Planner on student loan collections, recessions, stagflation (and holding our breath) 34:05

8d ago34:05

34:05

These are uncertain times for the U.S. economy. We’re in a grace period for many of the Trump administration’s promised tariffs on dozens of trading partners. U.S. consumer confidence plunged again in April, hitting its lowest level since October 2011. First-quarter gross domestic product for the U.S. hit negative territory for the first time since…

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Travel Hub Retail Media with WHSmith North America Media Network's Alison O'Keefe 20:45

9d ago20:45

20:45

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Alison O'Keefe, Partnership Director at WHSmith North America Media Network, Powered by SMG. WHS Media is the first-ever in-store travel Retail Media Network, connecting brands to consumers across travel hubs in North America. Find Alison on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-o-keefe-42b1a830/…

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EASIEST Tip to Massive Engagement! ➕ I Look Tired 🤬 Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 329 11:09

14d ago11:09

11:09

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson shares a powerful email marketing tactic that’s helped transform his business—revealing a simple strategy for gathering valuable customer feedback through email and how to leverage AI to analyze responses. ================================================= Best Moments: (01:04) The email str…

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TARIFF Impact: Use Brain Science Marketing in Uncertain Times 👉 Nancy Harhut’s Shortcut to Double Response 💥 | Ep. 328 16:43

14d ago16:43

16:43

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Nancy Harhut, co‑founder of HBT Marketing and bestselling author of Using Behavioral Science in Marketing. Nancy unpacks cognitive shortcuts—like autonomy bias and magnitude encoding—that marketers can leverage to lift response rates even in shaky economic times. ==================…

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[Limited Series]🥫SPAMAGEDDON🥫Will Switching Email Platforms Help or Hurt? Ep. 327 10:39

15d ago10:39

10:39

In this episode of Spamageddon, hosts Jay Schwedelson, Danielle Gallant, and Guy Hanson debate whether swapping email-sending platforms will magically solve deliverability woes—or if bad practices simply follow you. 📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧 PODCAST CROSSOVER WITH: ➡️Email After Hours Podcast by Validity. Hosted by: SHOW LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

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Ask Us ANYTHING: Best WIN-BACK Strategy? 📺TV Show Update! Ep. 326 11:09

16d ago11:09

11:09

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson answers listener questions in an "Ask Us Anything" segment, sharing smart email marketing tactics for win-back campaigns and his current TV picks. ================================================= Best Moments: (01:46) Win-back campaigns should start much earlier than one year of inactivity…

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Center Store Grocery Merchandising with Wakefern's Jeff Mondelli 43:47

12d ago43:47

43:47

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Vice President of grocery merchandising at Wakefern Food Corp. Jeff is a remarkable example of a pharmacist expert and leader now transformed into an everyday grocery merchant. We were so impressed by his leadership, he is the winner of the DSN (Drug store news) + CPGGGUYS retail merchandiser of the year fo…

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What’s Up THIS WEEK: Emojis in Email? META Replacing Ad Agencies? Blake Lively Movie? 10:17

17d ago10:17

10:17

In this What’s Up This Week edition of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson fires through the freshest marketing trends, tech headlines, and pop‑culture quirks—from Meta’s AI‑powered ad push to TikTok’s “Dinosaur Time” foodie craze. ================================================= Best Moments: (00:51) Meta’s earnings call: AI‑generated ads tak…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==> Followers Don't Matter Anymore! <== | BATHROOM Break #54 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That 13:01

18d ago13:01

13:01

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray of Marketing Millennials and Jay Schwedelson of Do This Not That podcast dive deep into the evolving landscape of social media marketing in 2025. They share practical tactics for leveraging social media algorithms to accelerate content reach without relying solely on follower counts. Expect…

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Consumerism From The Lens of Gen Z with Shaan Modi (we met at CAGNY) 48:55

14d ago48:55

48:55

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Shaan Modi, from New Jersey. Shaan is still in high school but was spotted by us at CAGNY (the annual consumer analysts gathering with senior CPG brand leaders) down in Florida in February. We observed him attend several sessions, and we quite surprised to see someone from Gen Z in this conference. We asked…

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Inside the Legislature's wild session on tax breaks, hospitals, IEDC and more 1:09:09

15d ago1:09:09

1:09:09

In the early hours of Friday, April 25, Indiana legislators passed a $46.2 billion budget for state expenses over the next two years—specifically, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Legislators knew going in that state revenue to fund the budget would be tight, and they got a nasty revenue forecast with about a week to go in the session. The last…

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What are Spam Traps? EXPERT GUEST: ZeroBounce COO Brian Minick | Ep. 323 17:05

16d ago17:05

17:05

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes back Brian Minick, Chief Operating Officer at ZeroBounce, to demystify the world of email spam traps. They break down what spam traps are, why they exist, how they affect email deliverability, and practical strategies to avoid them. =================================================…

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⚠️Economic Uncertainty =💸Marketing Opportunity (If You Do This) Jay’s SCOOP | Ep.322 14:15

21d ago14:15

14:15

In this episode of the Do This, Not That podcast, host Jay Schwedelson explores specific marketing tactics that are particularly effective in the current climate of economic uncertainty. He discusses shifts in consumer behavior, emphasizing the importance of adapting marketing strategies to meet evolving expectations. Jay shares compelling statisti…

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Search, Social or Email? How to LOWER Cost Per Acquisition w/Dixxon Flannel's Robby Keller! | Ep. 321 19:52

21d ago19:52

19:52

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Robby Keller, the marketing lead at Dixxon Flannel Company. They discuss marketing strategies, split testing, and cutting acquisition costs, while also delving into Robby's background in skateboarding and fashion. ================================================================= …

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Robinson-Patman Compliance in the Age of Shoppable Media 49:08

19d ago49:08

49:08

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Brandon Nutter, co Founder and CTO of Ampd, which connects Google Ads directly to the world’s largest marketplaces like Amazon and turn incremental revenue all the way up, and Steve Pet, Antitrust Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Find Brandon Nutter on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bran…

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Ask Us ANYTHING❓Email Pre-Header Tips and Tricks! ➕ Paris Hilton vs. Jason Bateman? | Ep. 320 11:16

23d ago11:16

11:16

In this Ask Us Anything episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson fields two listener questions—one marketing, one personal. Learn his go-to words for killer preheaders, why you might skip a preheader altogether, and how Nicole Kidman beat out The Rock, Jason Bateman, and Paris Hilton for the Guru Conference stage. ========================…

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I'm So Hungry I Could Eat TREND!' Goodbye On-Demand? Instagram EDITS!🤖 What’s Up THIS WEEK | Ep. 319 8:17

24d ago8:17

8:17

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson delivers a rapid “What’s Up This Week” rundown of the freshest marketing trends and social-media buzz. ================================================================= Best Moments: (00:55) Meta launches Edits – a new standalone app for content creation (02:08) On-demand webinar availabili…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==>STEAL THIS: Building in Public is Secret to Big Brands Going Viral <== | BATHROOM Break #53 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That) 12:48

25d ago12:48

12:48

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson explore the power of “building in public,” revealing why brands that show their behind-the-scenes process forge deeper audience connections and loyalty. ================================================================= Best Moments: (00:55) Quick catch-up on what shows t…

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Message to CPG CEOs: Lower Your EPS Targets Significantly! with RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi 46:33

24d ago46:33

46:33

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by returning guest Nik Modi, Co-Head of Global Consumer & Retail Research at RBC Capital Markets. In this episode, Nik discusses his recent communication equity research newsletter called “Attention CPG Management/Boards: It’s Time to Cut EPS Significantly” Nik argues that cutting numbers significantly would …

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BOUNCED Emails = GOLD! ➕ YOU on Netflix, Martha Stewart New Show, Golden Bachelor Update! Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 318 12:30

28d ago12:30

12:30

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson uncovers the hidden value in bounced email addresses and explains why smart marketers shouldn’t ignore this overlooked data. Stick around for his “Since You Didn’t Ask” segment, where he drops fresh TV show recommendations. ================================================================= B…

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Switching Careers! w/Dir B2B Marketing Choice Hotels Judd Lewis! Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable! | Ep. 317 15:47

28d ago15:47

15:47

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Judd Lewis, Director of B2B Marketing at Choice Hotels. They discuss Judd’s career transitions—from consumer to B2B marketing—along with the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and applying creative marketing tactics across industries. ================================…

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[Limited Series]🥫SPAMAGEDDON🥫Biggest Email Deliverability MYTHS! | Ep. 316 10:29

29d ago10:29

10:29

In this first episode of Spamageddon—a five‑part crossover between Email After Hours and Do This, Not That—hosts Jay Schwedelson, Guy Hanson, and Danielle Gallant tackle the biggest myths in email deliverability while keeping things lively with a rapid‑fire “You Have Ten Seconds” game. 📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧 PODCAST CROSSOVER WITH: ➡️Email After Hours Podcast …

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Ask Us ANYTHING❓Go VIRAL With Smart Controversy (and Why Idol > The Voice)🎤 | Ep. 315 11:32

30d ago11:32

11:32

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson tackles listener questions—mixing smart marketing advice with lighthearted personal takes. Learn how “stealth controversy” can spike engagement and find out which singing‑competition show really produces stars. ================================================================= Best Moments: …

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NEW Canva TIPS! 🖼️ Bye Bluesky? 🥴Wrestlemania?? What’s Up THIS WEEK | Ep. 314 8:52

1M ago8:52

8:52

In this What’s Up This Week edition of Do This, Not That—brought to you by Marigold—host Jay Schwedelson delivers a rapid rundown of the latest marketing updates, tech developments, and a dose of personal nostalgia. ================================================================= Best Moments: (00:54) Canva’s new LinkedIn video‑creation templates …

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Indiana NIL guru says settlement threatens 'what we love about college sports' 42:46

28d ago42:46

42:46

Any day now, a federal judge is expected to give final approval to a $2.8 billion settlement of three antitrust lawsuits that could dramatically alter the landscape of college sports. And given the tumult since the creation of the transfer portal and name, image and likeness opportunities for athletes, that’s saying something. In addition to awardi…

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Amazon’s Omnichannel Grocery Strategy with Tomorrow’s Jordan Berke 22:57

28d ago22:57

22:57

In this episode, Sri interviews Jordan Berke, founder & CEO of TOMORROW, a leading digital retail advisory firm, enabling global retailers to accelerate growth through digitization. Sri and Jordan tour an Amazon Fresh store as they unpack Amazon's omnichannel grocery strategy live from the original Amazon Fresh store in Los Angeles. While much of A…

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SPECIAL SERIES ==>How to AUDIT Your Marketing?<== | BATHROOM Break #52 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That) 11:48

1M ago11:48

11:48

In this episode of Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray (The Marketing Millennials) and Jay Schwedelson (Do This, Not That) talk through why every marketer should run a quick‑but‑thorough audit when the economy gets wobbly. Along the way they riff on White Lotus, Mission Impossible, and where Tom Cruise fits into your KPI dashboard. ================…

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UConn champion Kelley Gay applies on-court lessons as corporate VP in Indy 45:15

29d ago45:15

45:15

Comparing company employees to a sports team is a well-worn management trope, but Kelley Gay knows as well as anyone the value of translating the experience of a championship-level athlete to the corporate world. She graduated from one of the most lauded team cultures in the history of college athletics: the University of Connecticut’s women’s bask…

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Retail Leadership With Sam’s Club SVP eCommerce Greg Pulsifer 50:51

1M ago50:51

50:51

In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Greg Pulsifer, SVP of eCommerce at Sam’s Club, the club format division of Walmart. Find Greg on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpulsifer/ Find Sam’s Club on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam's-club/ Find Sam’s Club online at: https://corporate.walmart.com/about/samsclub/sams-…

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ULTIMATE Landing Page Test Ideas!🧠 (Conversion Rate INCREASE!) Jay’s SCOOP | Ep. 312 12:43

1M ago12:43

12:43

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson tackles the concerning norm where only 10% of landing page visitors convert—offering simple, actionable tips to move that needle. Dubbed “10 percenter” tactics, these small changes can each improve conversion rates by around 10%. From form layout and button copy to trust badges and consiste…

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How the 'Forgetting Curve' Impacts All of Us!🟪w/Editor of Event Industry News - Adam Parry🟪 | Ep. 311 21:40

1M ago21:40

21:40

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Adam Parry, the cofounder and editor of Event Industry News—often referred to as the “Yoda of events.” They dive into a fascinating discussion about the “forgetting curve,” a concept dating back to the 1880s that explains how humans lose information over time, and how it applies to…

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What is AGENTIC AI? Bloomreach CMO Amanda Cole breaks down the future of AI and Ecommerce! | Ep. 310 12:55

1M ago12:55

12:55

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson welcomes Amanda Cole, CMO of Bloomreach, to explain the increasingly important concept of Agentic AI and how it’s revolutionizing e-commerce and marketing. They explore how consumers are already interacting with AI agents, the future of voice-activated e-commerce experiences, and the essent…

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Everything Artificial Intelligence with Applied Intelligence's Imteaz Ahamed 48:03

1M ago48:03

48:03

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode straight from Sydney, Australia by Imteaz Ahamed, founder and CEO of an artificial intelligence platform called Applied Intelligence. This episode is contextual for the CPG industry and covers many topics related to what YOU as a listener - either from a brand or retailer are faced with today. Find Imteaz Aha…

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Ep. 309- Ask Us ANYTHING❓SECRET to AI Viral Content! What is Prompt Jacking? ➕ Kardashian Crumbl Cookies? 🍪 Ask Us ANYTHING❓| Ep. 309 9:50

1M ago9:50

9:50

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson takes on two questions in the “Ask Us Anything” segment—one about leveraging ChatGPT’s free image generator for social media content, and a “ridiculous” question about the Kardashians. Jay shares practical AI hacks for going viral on social platforms, as well as his candid thoughts on the K…

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LinkedIn TIPS! 🧲 New Subject Line TRENDS! Pickleball?🥒 What’s Up THIS WEEK | Ep. 308 9:29

1M ago9:29

9:29

In this episode of Do This, Not That, host Jay Schwedelson delivers his weekly quick-hit roundup of marketing trends, business news, and pop culture observations. From LinkedIn’s new video performance data and email subject line tips for economic uncertainty to the Major League Pickleball rebrand, Jay keeps you informed on what’s happening and why …

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SPECIAL SERIES ==>7 Deadly Sins of MARKETING!<== | BATHROOM Break #51 COLLAB: The Marketing Millennials + Do This, Not That) 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

In this episode of The Bathroom Break, hosts Daniel Murray from The Marketing Millennials and Jay Schwedelson from Do This Not That dive into the seven deadly sins of marketing. With a mix of practical advice and playful banter, they cover common pitfalls marketers should avoid. ================================================================= 00:4…

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Maureen Weber on the importance of early learning, leadership and failure 21:29

1M ago21:29

21:29

This week’s IBJ Podcast features a conversation from our Forty Under 40 awards breakfast last week with Maureen Weber, the winner of this year’s Alumni Award. Maureen was originally a Forty Under 40 honoree in 2010. Back then, she had just finished reorganizing the Indiana Department of Education and had taken a job as director of community outreac…

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