Brainfluence

Jason Falls leads digital strategy and hosts two marketing podcasts (Digging Deeper and Winfluence) at Cornett, a full-service advertising agency based in Lexington, KY. His work has touched major brands and has been recognized with national and regional awards, including a 2020 Shorty Award for his influencer marketing work. He has worked with iconic brands like Buffalo Trace, Weller, Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbons, GE Appliances, AT&T, General Motors, and more.

In this episode, Jason shares key insights from his new book, Winfluence: Reframing Influencer Marketing to Ignite Your Brand. Listen in as he explains why we need to get out of the silo of thinking about influencers as frivolous and instead look at them for what they really are: brilliant content creators who have created genuine connections with—and influence over—their audiences. You'll learn where the real power of influence marketing is, what you need to have in place before diving into this type of marketing, and how you can optimize your outreach efforts to influencers.

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Jim Ewel is one of the leading voices on Agile marketing. He co-organized the first meeting of Agile marketers and co-authored the Agile Marketing Manifesto. Today, his blog is one of the most trusted sources on the topic, and he runs an Agile marketing consultancy, where he has helped over 65 organizations adopt this future-proof approach to marketing. 

In this episode, Jim shares insights from his new book, The Six Disciplines of Agile Marketing: Proven Practices for More Effective Marketing and Better Business Results, and explains why it’s time that organizations make the shift to Agile marketing if they haven’t already. Listen in to learn how to get all departments on board with Agile marketing’s principles and practices, as well as how Agile marketing can not only save time and money, but also catapult virtually any marketing organization into next-level business results.

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Stephen Denny and his co-author Paul Leinberger are principals in the boutique consultancy Denny + Leinberger Strategy, which focuses on spotting trends that drive business performance and gives clients the tools and insights to act on them so they can achieve real-world financial results. Both Denny and Leinberger have worked with Fortune 500 brands and global multinationals across a variety of industries, including Microsoft, General Mills, Nestle, and Disney.

Stephen joins me today to discuss the intersection of culture and technology, shedding light on the interesting impacts technology has had on our culture. Listen in as he shares his insights into how brands can build trust with their customers through harnessing the power of two-way and instant communication.

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Jeff Gothelf's work centers around transformation, both in the digital and professional development sense. Jeff works as a coach, consultant, and keynote speaker helping companies bridge the gaps between business agility, digital transformation, product management, and human-centered design. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Lean UX and Sense & Respond, and his newest solo effort is Forever Employable: How to Stop Looking for Work and Let Your Next Job Find You.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of continuous learning, the difference between employability security and employment security, and how to cultivate the former to always be able to land on your feet. Jeff also shares his perspective on why persistence is everything—especially when it comes to showing up and getting your message out there—and how sharing your expertise is the best way to land new opportunities.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3aZ0hzb

Direct download: BRAINFLUENCE361.mp3
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