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Welcome to the best creative brainstorming session you've ever had. Hosts Alex Garcia & Brian Blum discuss the biggest marketing moves of the week and show you how you can implement these in your own business. Influencer marketing, growth marketing, content marketing - it's all here. Creativity. Breakdowns. Playbooks. Without the fluff.

  1. 4D AGO

    How To Build a Brand That Lasts Forever

    In this solo episode, Brian breaks down how to future-proof your brand in a constantly evolving market. Drawing insights from brands like Comfrt, MaryRuth Organics, Bloom, and Arrae, he shares a clear three-part framework: build a critical mass of organic content, prioritize status signaling over pure utility, and skate to where the puck is going with product expansions. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this episode offers a tactical roadmap for long-term success. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    34 min

  2. JUN 30

    Master The Art Of Brand Storytelling

    Brian and Alex break down the core elements of brand storytelling: origin, hero, and promise. They discuss why these narrative pillars matter more than ever and how they will push out boomer CMOs. They explore brands like Cadence, MoEa, Tony’s Chocolonely, and more to showcase what effective storytelling truly looks like. Plus, a preview of breaking down your brands in the next episode. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    33 min

  3. JUN 24

    The Dark Side of a 7-Figure YouTube Channel (And The Plan To Fix It)

    Brian sits down with Zach Rocheleau, the king of low-cal, high-protein recipes, to unpack how he built an audience of over 3 million followers. They dive into Zach’s content strategy, brand formats, and his move into physical products. From growing on socials to balancing value with monetization, Zach shares the mindset and tactics behind his success. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    49 min

  4. JUN 17

    Brand Building With AI: Live Shopping, AI UGC & More

    In this episode Brian and Alex dive into the future of commerce by looking at Labubu and Popmart’s insane live shopping success. They also discuss the rise of streamers, AI-generated ads, and how the Tik Tok algorithm pushes live videos. Throughout the episode, you’ll discover what this means for collectibles, outreach, and brand building. Plus, Brian shares his AI playbook for scalable AI UGC. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    31 min

  5. JUN 10

    How Your Brand Can World Build in 35 Min

    Alex and Brian dive into the art of world-building – how brands can create rich, immersive experiences that feel more like cinema than marketing. They explore using movie-style storytelling, setting, and character design to build emotional connection and brand depth. Aside from some stories about dropshipping and eating ribs, this episode shows how to move beyond selling a product and start creating a universe for your brand. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    38 min

  6. JUN 3

    Content Strategist Breaks Down How BPN Added 50,000 Followers In 3 Days

    In this solo episode, Alex dives into BPN’s standout Go One More Ultra event, breaking down exactly how the brand nailed it across the board. From the activation to the powerful storytelling, BPN set a new standard. Alex unpacks the strategies that made it all click, and shows you how to apply the same tactics to grow your own content and brand. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    18 min

  7. JUN 3

    World-Class Brand Strategist Explains What Makes A Brand Unforgettable

    World-class brand strategist Tatum Brandt joins Alex and Brian to break down how brands need to find their personality before performing well on social. From Goodr to Puresport to Bandit Running, they evaluate real brands, dissecting personality, positioning, and strategic execution. Tatum shares how to define your brand’s voice, and build something people actually care about. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    1h 4m

  8. MAY 20

    How To Position Your Product As Luxury

    Alex and Brian unpack the luxury product playbook through the lens of Imogene + Willie’s cotton project. From hero’s journey storytelling to high-impact visuals and social rollout strategy, they reveal what it takes to position a product as premium. Plus, lessons from Europe and the power going out make this a unique, must-listen episode. As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week. -------------------- WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex? Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcast OR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com -------------------- WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head to https://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1 NEWSLETTER: For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at www.marketingexamined.com -------------------- Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IG www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

    36 min
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Welcome to the best creative brainstorming session you've ever had. Hosts Alex Garcia & Brian Blum discuss the biggest marketing moves of the week and show you how you can implement these in your own business. Influencer marketing, growth marketing, content marketing - it's all here. Creativity. Breakdowns. Playbooks. Without the fluff.

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  • Creator
    Marketing Examined
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
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    © Copyright 2025 Marketing Examined
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