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Happy Birthday Snapchat Discover, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and the Super Bowl

In this episode, Vincenzo jumps into what Snapchat Discover has meant to 23 content publishers.  Over the past year, publishers have made it clear that their Snapchat channels have moved from experiments to core offerings. Cosmopolitan’s Snapchat Discover channel generated, on average, 19 million views per month, Poynter reports. Cosmopolitan.com generates 20 million unique visitors per month, according to its website. BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti has said views from Snapchat make up 21 percent of his company’s total traffic.

With the 2016 Election creeping up, who is making the most of their ads? Donald Trump's support among blue collar voters doubles when Ted Cruz attacks him in ads, but those same attacks boost Cruz's support among middle-class men. And while Trump's ads don't help him much, they do drive voters away from Cruz. Those are some of the findings in a study by insights platform Qualtrics, which recruited more than 1,200 people to try and determine whether ads from the two leading GOP candidates are working, with the Iowa caucuses just days away.

Finally, with the Super Bowl just a couple short weeks away, we dive into which companies have purchased ad spots and which creatives they'll be focusing on. 

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About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

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How Under Armour is Doing Social Customer Service Right

In this episode, Vincenzo talks with Eric Clark about a cool experience they had on social media that started with friendly conversation and then turned into a great example of how Under Armour is doing social media customer service right.

Plus, Vincenzo talks about how he's amped up his workout routine and diet while recalibrating in South Florida.

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Is your agency operating at the speed of culture? And five tips on building better business relationships.

In this episode, Vincenzo talks about:

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Budweiser, Crime Documentaries and Presidential Candidates

In this episode, Vincenzo talks about:

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Snowmaggedon, Snapchat and NFL Conference Championship Picks

In this episode, Vincenzo talks about:

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Sundance Digital Storytelling, Dinosaur Sex in Japan and Mazda 3 Marketing Done Right

In this episode, Vincenzo talks about:

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Facebook Sports Stadium, Chipotle and Why Manning v. Brady is Fixed

In this episode, Vincenzo talks about:

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Google Jumps Into Real-Time Marketing with YouTube Instant Ads

Real-time marketing has been a buzzy concept in marketing circles in recent years as advertisers tried to use Twitter in particular to get in on big consumer conversations as they unfolded. It has yielded a wide variety of results, with consumers latching onto some brands' timely messages but tuning others out.

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

Nielsen Gets More Social!

The Nielsen ratings have come under scrutiny in recent months as the ratings system had no answer for social media conversations including conversations about shows on streaming networks like Netflix.

Announcing yesterday, Nielsen will begin listening to conversations on both Twitter and Facebook to deliver more accurate numbers to advertisers.

What do you think?

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’s, Tinder, DC United, Barilla Pasta, BeastGrip and more.

Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker.

Voice Over Artist, Rachel Creveling

Rachel owns Belle Strategies, a social media marketing company specializing in turning followers into customers. She has been providing voice over talent for 6 years and has recorded for TV, Radio, and Podcasts. Find her at www.bellestrategies.com.

The Brand Boost Podcast mission

The Brand Boost podcast is the show for brands looking to create the ’start-up sexy’ marketing ideology all while commanding total brand appeal.

About Fifty 2 Creative

Fifty 2 Creative is a Digital Media Agency that focuses on brand amplification, customer experience and storytelling through various digital platforms. We strive to master the ins and outs of your business, who your ideal customer is and how to deliver the best experience to them every time. We take a unique approach to each client knowing full well that every business has different needs in the digital marketplace. Above all else, Fifty 2 Creative’s mission is to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships. Our clients are part of our family, not just another checkmark in our portfolio.

Enjoy the podcast? Give us a rating or a review on iTunes!

It’s a question that I find myself asking nearly every day. “You just favorited my tweet, why won’t you just retweet me as well!?”

First let me explain briefly what the two can be perceived as, and then let you know my gripe.

Twitter’s Favorite is probably the most confusing function on the network. There are so many ways to interpret it, and the one receiving it is left with many choices on how to perceive it:

While many celebrities will state in their profile, “Retweet is not an endorsement”, they fail to mention what a favorite means. I’d like to take Filip Lipev‘s take on what a Retweet is. Simply, “retweets mean take a look.” While a retweet can have a few different meaning, they all have the same underlying thread: agreement. Other potential takes on a retweet are:

Those of you reading through these reasons are probably saying to yourself, “whats the real difference?”

Therein lies my questioning!

While this may incite hashtags such as #FirstWorldProblems or #WriteBetterContent, I still cannot understand why a user would click one button and not the other.

My goal online, especially Twitter, is to get my content and opinions to as many users as possible. Now, I’m not expecting to be Justin Bieber, however, I do think I have far more depth than the majority of his tweets and opinions. I also don’t care to have millions of followers either.

The greatest purpose for me online, is to create engagement, start conversations and to build relationships. I cannot build a relationship with someone who just favorites my tweets and nothing else. Engage with me, re-share my content, get more tweeps involved in the conversation, share your own ideas, hell, some constructive feedback doesn’t hurt either!

At the end of the day, when you consider a favorite or a retweet, think about how the original poster will take it and how your action will add to the greater good of your network.

This has been a public service announcement made by @vincenzolandino.

Andiamo!

About Vincenzo Landino:

Vincenzo is the founder and CMO of Fifty 2 Creative, a digital marketing agency and consultancy specializing in brand storytelling through digital and social media.

Vincenzo is also the host of the Brand Boost Podcast, a podcast designed for businesses looking to take marketing to the next level by learning from those doing it. Vincenzo is also a speaker and brand correspondent, working with brands like Applebee’