GTMN

Pranav & Austin
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GTMN is the GTM News Podcast. A live weekly show that sits at the intersection of growth marketing, sales tech, marketing tech, and ad tech. We are the “Front Page for GTM Tech” — blending sharp commentary, data storytelling, interviews, and trends.Hosts are Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay — both operators in the ecosystem with GTM experience across Ramp, PayPal, Dropbox, mParticle, Branch, BILL, and with published courses at Reforge!

  1. 6D AGO

    Google Hits $400B, SaaS Stocks Crash, & The "OpenClaw" Saga | GTMN 14

    In Episode 14, Pranav and Austin discuss the massive market panic as SaaS stocks sell off, with investors fearing that AI agents will replace traditional software tools. They also break down Google’s staggering $400B earnings, Meta’s aggressive pivot to Reels (now 50% of ad reach), and Accenture’s new $1B AI revenue stream. Key Topics Covered: The Creator Economy: Why distribution is the only competitive advantage left in an AI world.The "OpenClaw" Saga: The rise (and rename) of ClaudeBot, and how Peter Steinberger is using it to centralize context.Google Earnings: Revenue hits $400B, but CPMs and CPCs continue to rise year-over-year.Meta’s Annual Report: Reels now account for 50% of all ad reach—if you aren't doing video, you're invisible.Accenture’s AI Boom: Why consulting firms are "Palantirizing" as enterprise demand for AI solutions hits $1B in a single quarter.The SaaS Sell-Off: Is the fear real? Pranav and Austin debate if AI will actually kill tools like cookie banners and CRMs.YouTube on TV: 50% of YouTube viewership is now on TV screens, merging the gap between digital and CTV.

    42 min

  2. JAN 30

    OpenAI Launches Ads ($60 CPM) & Google's AI Shift | GTMN 13

    In Episode 13, Pranav and Austin break down the massive news that OpenAI is launching ads with a $60 CPM—nearly 3x what Meta charges. They also discuss Google's pivot to include links and citations in AI responses, the blurring line between AI and reality (featuring a Breaking Bad ad test), and whether Ramp's Super Bowl commercial is actually worth the $7M price tag.

    43 min

  3. JAN 16

    Is Marketing Attribution A Lie? | GTMN 12

    In Episode 12, Austin and Pranav dive deep into the "Attribution Odyssey," exploring why 80% of founders have the wrong expectations about what their data can actually tell them. They discuss why deterministic attribution is often misunderstood , the reality of "broken" tracking in a privacy-first world , and the new era of advertising on Google's AI surfaces.

    44 min

  4. JAN 9

    GTMN E11 Agentic Commerce, AppsFlyer Hits $500M ARR, PayPal Media Network & 2026 Predictions

    Welcome back to GTMN for the first episode of 2026! 🚀 In this episode, Pranav and Austin kick off the year by breaking down the buzz around "Agentic Commerce" coming out of CES and the IAB's new roadmap. We discuss whether AI agents will actually do our shopping (or just help us choose), and the rising trend of companies using ChatGPT to write—and answer—RFPs. We also cover massive industry news: AppsFlyer crossing $500M in ARR, PayPal transforming into a closed-loop media network, and Reddit launching AI-driven "Max" campaigns. Plus, we grade our 2026 predictions: Will AEO replace SEO? How much of the creative workflow will actually be AI-driven this year?

    49 min

  5. 12/20/2025

    GTMN E10 - AI GTM Summit (ft Brendan Short), Salesforce Acquisitions, Zoominfo Lawsuit, and TikTok

    We made it to Episode 10! In this season finale, Pranav and Austin welcome their first-ever guest, Brendan Short from The Signal. It was a massive week for M&A and industry drama. TikTok is officially selling its US entity, Salesforce acquires Qualified, Cvent buys Goldcast for $300M, and ZoomInfo is suing Apollo in a lawsuit that has the whole B2B world talking. Plus, we break down the top insights from Brendan’s AI GTM Summit, why "GTM Engineers" are the future of the industry, and why Austin thinks Adobe’s new ChatGPT app completely missed the mark. Check out https://www.thesignal.club/p/best-of-the-signal for details from the AI GTM Summit!

    53 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    GTMN E8 Gemini Beats ChatGPT, OpenAI "Code Red", Ramp Ends Outbound & 4,000 Agency Job Cuts

    In the eighth episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav and Austin kick off with Austin's recap of his "Taco Bell Ultra"—a 30-mile run fueled by cinnamon twists. They dig into the data behind Black Friday, exposing how inflation and upper-income households masked flat sales volume. The conversation turns to the future of Go-To-Market, discussing the IPG/Omnicom merger rumors and the shedding of 4,000 agency jobs. They analyze Ramp's decision to shut down their automated outbound team and debate the absurdity of "Flying Billboards" suspended by helicopters. Finally, they address the AI wars: Sam Altman's reported "Code Red" at OpenAI and why Pranav is moving his workflows (and potentially his company) to Google Gemini

    45 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    GTMN E9 Disney’s $1B OpenAI Bet, Netflix Bids $72B, Social Media Ban & 15% Agency Job Cuts

    Disney invests $1B in OpenAI, Netflix makes a massive $72B bid for Warner Bros, and Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for anyone under 16. In GTMN Episode 9, Pranav and Austin break down the media consolidation wars, the flood of low-quality "slop" AI content on YouTube, and the disastrous McDonald's AI commercial that was pulled off the air. Plus, we discuss Forrester's alarming prediction that 15% of agency jobs will disappear by 2026.

    45 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    GTMN E7 Gemini 3 Apps, ChatGPT Shopping Fails, The Black Friday "Lie" & GoDaddy Roast

    In the seventh episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav and Austin celebrate Thanksgiving in costume while breaking down the week's biggest AI shifts. They debate the underwhelming launch of ChatGPT's shopping research feature and discuss the "Valley of Death" in Meta advertising—where your success simply paves the way for competitors to steal your customers. The conversation pivots to Google's massive Gemini 3 update, where Pranav shares how he built a fully functional app in one hour, and Austin breaks down Google's vertical advantage with TPUs and Workspace integration. They also analyze a viral chart proving Black Friday sales might actually be net negative for brands, reveal the massive gap between marketer and consumer perceptions of AI, and end with a live roast of GoDaddy's new "Airo" agent.

    49 min
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GTMN is the GTM News Podcast. A live weekly show that sits at the intersection of growth marketing, sales tech, marketing tech, and ad tech. We are the “Front Page for GTM Tech” — blending sharp commentary, data storytelling, interviews, and trends.Hosts are Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay — both operators in the ecosystem with GTM experience across Ramp, PayPal, Dropbox, mParticle, Branch, BILL, and with published courses at Reforge!

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  • Creator
    Pranav & Austin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 GTMN
  • Show Website
    GTMN

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