185 episodes

Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Zapier’s CMO), lead you down the rabbit hole of marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation. On the way you’ll pick up undiscovered strategies to give you that slight edge for success. These are not your typical twitter thread regurgitated marketing tactics that everyone is doing. These are new methods, with unfiltered examination of successful fresh ideas.

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Kipp Bodnar (HubSpot’s CMO) and Kieran Flanagan (Zapier’s CMO), lead you down the rabbit hole of marketing trends, growth tactics and innovation. On the way you’ll pick up undiscovered strategies to give you that slight edge for success. These are not your typical twitter thread regurgitated marketing tactics that everyone is doing. These are new methods, with unfiltered examination of successful fresh ideas.

    Google Launches Gemini AI (And It’s Better Than GPT-4)

    Google Launches Gemini AI (And It’s Better Than GPT-4)

    Kieran and Kipp discuss the impact of Google's Gemini on the future of search. They highlight three core aspects of that stood out to them: a better search experience, the ability to build bespoke web experiences, and the potential for multimodal search. They explore how Gemini will change how we search, transform the search user experience, and redefine the role of the searcher. They emphasize the importance of multimedia content and the need to make information public and accessible. They also discuss the challenges of integrating ads and predict new ad units and opportunities. They conclude by addressing Google's branding confusion and the importance of prioritizing developers.

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    Host Links:
    Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  
    Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat 

    ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

    • 30 min
    The 5 Biggest Marketing Opportunities For 2024 (#179)

    The 5 Biggest Marketing Opportunities For 2024 (#179)

    Offering alignment with your audience is more important than brand recognition.

    Kipp is joined by Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam (hosts of Perpetual Traffic) as they dive into the nuances of optimizing paid marketing. Learn more on pre-awareness targeting, the massive YouTube potential, and effective collaboration strategies with mid-tier creators.

    About Ralph and Kasim
    Ralph Burns has 20+ years of internet marketing experience, 25+ years of sales and sales management experience, his specialties include: Digital Marketing, Virtual Leadership, Guitar, CEO Stuff.
    Kasim Aslam is a college dropout, entrepreneur, author, and a proud Front Row Dad. He’s the Founder of Solutions 8, one of the top-ranked Google Ads agencies in the world. Recently, he co-founded Driven Mastermind, an exclusive, invite-only community for high-performing entrepreneurs.

    Connect with Ralph and Kasim!







    Ralph’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ralphhb 







    Kasim Twitter https://twitter.com/kasimaslam 







    Ralph’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburns/ 







    Kasim’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/ 








    Mentions







    Perpetual Traffic Podcast https://perpetualtraffic.com/ 







    HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/ 







    Discount Tire https://www.discounttire.com/ 







    Creator Marketplace Meta https://creators.facebook.com/tools/branded-content/?locale=en_US 








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    Host Links:
    Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  
    Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat 

    ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

    • 43 min
    3 Lies You’re Being Told About AI… (#178)

    3 Lies You’re Being Told About AI… (#178)

    AI is not here to replace your creativity; it's here to scale it.

    Kipp and Kieran dive into the evolving landscape of AI in marketing and tackling the common misconceptions. Learn more insights on scaling creativity with AI, the shift from SEO to engagement-led growth, and how AI empowers marketers to dominate the entire customer journey..

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    Virtually Live https://corp.kaltura.com/virtually-live/ 



    Zapier https://zapier.com/ 




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    Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain!

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    Host Links:
    Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  
    Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat 

    ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

    • 28 min
    The Best & Worst GPTs + How To Make Your Own (#177)

    The Best & Worst GPTs + How To Make Your Own (#177)

    The secret sauce to GPT is the data, proprietary data, and how they access and leverage APIs.

    Kipp and Kieran dive into the exploration of OpenAI's cutting-edge GPT features. Learn more on the power of GPTs in personalized use cases, witness Kieran's accidental website creation, and get a sneak peek into the future of GPTs integrated with APIs.

    Mentions

    OpenAI https://openai.com/ 

    Nomad List https://nomadlist.com/ 

    Spotify https://open.spotify.com/ 

    Zapier https://zapier.com/ 

    HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/ 


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    Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain!

    Don’t forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934  

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    We really appreciate your support.

    Host Links:
    Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  
    Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat 

    ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

    • 29 min
    How Firing Sam Altman Triggered OpenAI’s Downfall (#176)

    How Firing Sam Altman Triggered OpenAI’s Downfall (#176)

    Why do 700 employees want to follow in Sam Altman and Greg Brockman’s footsteps?

    Kipp and Kieran dive into the new subplots of the chaotic OpenAI saga. Learn more on what does this mean for startups right now, the importance of diversification in AI, why you need to own your story, and how to prepare yourself for paradigm shifts in business.

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    Tweet from Adam D'Angelo https://twitter.com/adamdangelo/status/1717237512077561869 

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    Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain!

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    Host Links:
    Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  
    Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat 

    ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

    • 30 min
    Is OpenAI Over? Breaking Down The Craziest 48 Hours In Silicon Valley (#175)

    Is OpenAI Over? Breaking Down The Craziest 48 Hours In Silicon Valley (#175)

    Sam Altman has been fired from OpenAI. What does this mean for your business?

    In this emergency episode, Kipp and Kieran unravel the craziest 48 hours in tech and what it means for your business. Learn more on the business implications of Sam Altman being fired from OpenAI, the Winners and Losers of the OpenAI saga, and the most important lesson to learn from this chaos.

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    Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain!

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    If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends.

    We really appreciate your support.

    Host Links:
    Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar  
    Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat 

    ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

    • 43 min

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