Marketing Against The Grain HubSpot Podcast Network

Ep. 232
What do the recent Google leaks mean? 

Kipp and Kieran dive into the future of marketing automation and how Google's secret algorithm changes the game. In this episode, Kipp and Kieran sit down with Rand Fishkin, the former CEO of Moz and founder of SparkToro, to uncover the hidden facets of Google's ranking system, the influence of AI on marketing strategies, and how empathy and understanding your audience can reshape your marketing success.

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Rand Fishkin https://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/


SparkToro https://sparktoro.com/


Brian Balfour https://brianbalfour.com/


Google Leaks https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/29/24167407/google-search-algorithm-documents-leak-confirmation


Moz https://moz.com/



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Ep. 231
What does it take to get 11 million views in just 4 days? It’s the ultimate masterclass with 19-year-old sensation Jenny Hoyos, who cracked the code with YouTube Shorts.
Kipp and Kieran dive into Jenny’s strategic approach to creating viral content and building a massive following. Learn more about the art of video progression to keep your audience hooked, the importance of balancing entertainment and education, and Jenny’s top secrets to optimizing viewer retention and rewatchability. In this episode, Jenny shares actionable insights and proven tactics that can transform your content creation game.

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Jenny Hoyos https://www.youtube.com/@JennyHoyos


Blue Ocean Strategy https://www.blueoceanstrategy.com


MrBeast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6OQ3DkcsbYNE6H8uQQuVA


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

Ep. 230
Is Google's AI making search better or humorously worse? 

Kieran dives into the intrigue and drama behind Google's newest feature, AI Overviews, and its risky launch. Learn more on Google's "look dumb or get disrupted" moment, the laughable but concerning inaccuracies generated by AI, and the critical impact on organic traffic and the open web.

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AI Overviews https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/ai-overviews


Sundar Pichai https://x.com/sundarpichai


Nilay Patel interview with Sundar Pichai https://www.theverge.com/24158374/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-ai-search-gemini-future-of-the-internet-web-openai-decoder-interview


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

Ep. 229
How will AI agents revolutionize marketing strategies in 2024? 
Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative impact of AI agents on search, content creation, and user experience. Learn more about the potential use cases for AI agents in marketing, optimizing search strategies in the age of AI, and preparing for the AI-driven future.
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ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/


Gemini https://gemini.google.com/


Claude https://claude.ai/


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

Ep. 228
How can authenticity transform your marketing game? 

Kipp and guest Charles Duhigg (“Supercommunicators”) dive into the mental points every marketer needs to control their message.. Learn more on how authenticity shapes marketing narratives, the crucial process of selecting the right ideas to focus on, and the evolving rules of communication channels. Kipp and Charles uncover tactics for genuine vulnerability in conversations while exploring the power of storytelling to engage and connect with your audience on a deeper level.

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Charles Duhigg https://www.charlesduhigg.com/


“Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection” https://a.co/d/7kxIQFI


Harvard Study of Adult Development https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/


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

Ep. 227
What are the best marketing channels you should use to grow your business?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the dynamic fusion of AI technology with traditional marketing strategies to exponentially grow your business. Learn more on how AI conversion rate optimization leads the charge in changing conversion strategies, why blending product marketing with brand storytelling is crucial, and the continued relevance of SEO in organic growth.

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Founders podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/founders/id1141877104


David Ogilvy https://www.ogilvy.com/about


Terence Reilly https://advertisingweek.com/terence-reilly-global-president-stanley/


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