In this week's episode, Jake and Mitch dive into the latest in AI innovations, discussing how AI is transforming industries and whether it could be a threat to your job. They also explore the surprising collaboration between Heinz Ketchup and Kate Spade, proving that in today's marketing world, anything is possible!

Additionally, they analyze a completely AI-generated commercial from Toys R Us, showcasing the future of advertising. The duo also gets candid with a review of Jake's own website in the "Seven Minutes in Heaven" segment, highlighting common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Join us for a rollercoaster of marketing insights, laughs, and practical advice to elevate your marketing game!

Welcome to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast, your ultimate resource for the latest in marketing news, updates, tips, tricks, and a bit of tomfoolery. Join Jake the Wizard and Mitch as they dive into the hottest marketing trends and insights from around the world.

In this episode, we catch up on the week's marketing news, including the unstable state of Google SEO and the surprising dominance of Quora and Reddit links in search results. We also explore Amazon's new cookie-less ad targeting solution and its potential impact on the advertising landscape.

We delve into the latest ad innovations from Meta and Reddit, and discuss the ethical implications of a viral social media campaign by Nextiva. Was it brilliant marketing or a manipulative strategy? Tune in to hear our take.

Finally, we round off the episode with our popular segment, "Seven Minutes in Heaven," where we constructively roast a website. This week, we take a critical look at Nextiva's recent website redesign and compare it to their previous, highly praised version.

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Welcome to the "Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast," your go-to source for the latest in marketing news, tips, and tricks. In this episode, hosts Jake, the Wizard of Marketing, and the legendary Mitch Barham dive into the latest trends in advertising and content creation.

We kick things off with a discussion on how streaming platforms are revolutionizing TV ads using generative AI for better audience targeting, featuring insights from advertising legend Ryan Reynolds. Our hosts also share their thoughts on the effectiveness of LinkedIn ads and Google Maps' new QR code feature for business profiles.

Next, we explore the importance of mental health in marketing, particularly for Gen Z, and how empathy can make your brand more relatable. We also touch on Apple's latest AI initiative, "Apple Intelligence," and what it means for the future of AI in our daily lives.

In our TikTok segment, we analyze SEO experiments by Rand Fishkin and Gary V's take on the necessity of content creation. Finally, we wrap up with our "Seven Minutes in Heaven" segment, where we critique the Axeman website and offer actionable tips for improvement.

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