189: "Bring ya a**", marketing spend study, death of the follower Hanson & Hunt

What's behind the drop in average marketing budgets and martech spend? We'll discuss that. Also, strategies to address the shift in how people find and consume news, why corporate social media continues to be the most misunderstood job in comms, and what do do about the death of the social media follower. Plus, an unlikely spokesperson, slogan and real-time campaign for Minnesota tourism, and more!

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EPISODE SUMMARY
Gartner’s 2024 CMO Spend Survey
The social media news anchor
Spotlight: "Bring ya ass"
Why social media is the most misunderstood job
The Death of the follower
Closing: Over-optimization

ARTICLES AND LINKS
Gartner CMO survey reveals marketing budgets have dropped to 7.7% of overall company revenue in 2024
How the social media news anchor is redefining journalism
Explore Minnesota tourism capitalizes on Anthony Edwards' viral "Bring ya a**" comment
Why social media is the most misunderstood job in corporate America
Social media marketing: The death of the follower
The plague of over-optimization
Help Every Reporter Out

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