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Should You Focus on Link Building in 2019? | Ep. #850

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In episode #2722, we discuss why big brands like Mcdonald's and Nike sell experiences and feelings through storytelling, if the marketing industry is recovering, the challenges faced by ESPN due to cord-cutting, and the success of Instagram and YouTube as acquisitions.
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: What big brands sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands billboards that smell like french fries, & more
(01:15) What big brands actually sell
(02:52) Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries
(03:11) Is the marketing industry recovering?
(08:56) The Instagram $1B acquisition revisited - how to think about m&a;
(18:53) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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What big brands actually sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries, Is the marketing industry recovering?, and The Instagram $1B acquisition revisited - how

In episode #2722, we discuss the current experiments and tools we're working on in our marketing efforts. We talk about using AI tools to summarize popular articles and generate backlinks, to automate email outreach and social media content, and to build vibrant online communities. 
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: Experiments we are running and Tools we are using
(01:15) Experiments we are running 
(12:00) Tools we are using
(17:30) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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Experiments we are running and Tools we are using

In this episode, I had David Perell – a writing teacher, Founder of “Write of Passage” school, and the host of ”How I Write” podcast. David shares his passion for teaching writing, the concept of American Idolatry, his own path to faith, how he came to believe in Jesus as the most influential figure in Western civilization, and the importance of reading and writing in personal growth and communication.
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Introduction and David’s Background
(09:38) Building an Audience through Unique Ideas and Intellectual Assets
(31:16) The Influence of Faith on Philosophy and Work
(44:02) The Pitfalls of American Idolatry
(53:18) The Importance of Asking Big Questions
(01:00:56) The Impact of Jesus on Western Civilization
(01:08:06) The Power of Writing and Communication
(01:19:18) The Importance of Reading and Writing

 
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The Writing Secrets That Create Billionaires | David Perell

In episode #2721, we shake up our usual format with a full 90-minute episode, exploring the staleness of interview formats, sleep optimization, M&A; strategies in business growth, influencer marketing, speaker fees, the potential acquisition of HubSpot by Google, and more.
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: Interview podcasts getting stale, Robots: Tesla vs. Apple, Monetization strategies & more
(01:15) Interview Podcast Getting Stale
(16:18) Optimizing Sleep and the Counterproductive Nature of Over-Optimization
(33:47) Private Equity and Buying Businesses
(41:36) The Future of Robots: Tesla vs. Apple
(50:27) Monetization Strategies: Building a Community
(58:56) Money as a Tool for Personal and Family Goals
(01:07:40) The Importance of Struggle and Character Building
(01:16:26) JK Rowling's Influence and Impact
(01:25:29) Erwan's Smoothie Collabs and Cultural Relevance
(01:35:51) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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Podcasts getting stale, Robots: Tesla vs. Apple, Monetization strategies & more

In episode #2720, we discuss the growth of ChatGPT and its impact on Google, as well as the increasing opportunities for content creators in the digital space. We also touch on the importance of prompt engineering for AI-generated content, the polarization of wealth in the creator economy, and the need for editing and detail-oriented work to stand out as a writer. 
 
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Today's topic: People are saying they no longer use Google; instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT, Creator payouts grew 17% YoY, and more
(01:15) People no longer use Google, instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT
(05:24) Creator payouts grew 17% YoY
(10:05) 3 content marketing stats that will change how you create content
(19:31) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

 
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A lot of people no longer use Google, instead they just turn to AI solutions like ChatGPT, Creator payouts grew 17% YoY, and 3 content marketing stats that will change how you create content

Should You Focus on Link Building in 2019? | Ep. #850

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