How Anyone Can Make $1,000,000 in 24 Months: How to Start Live Shopping in 2026
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk urges listeners to tap into the booming live social shopping market—now a half‑trillion‑dollar industry in China and rapidly growing in the U.S. via platforms like TikTok Shop and Whatnot. He outlines a straightforward formula: buy wholesale products with a clear profit margin and sell them through live streams, claiming anyone willing to work hard can generate $1 million in profit within 24 months. Gary also stresses the urgency of mastering AI tools, recommending 100‑hour immersion to stay competitive, and challenges the audience to shed fear‑based narratives and take personal accountability for their financial future.
The Science of Attention: Creating Short-Form Videos People Won't Skip
In this episode, Michael Stelzner talks with Hilary Billings, a psychology‑trained content strategist and founder of Attentioneers, about the science behind short‑form video that captures attention. Hilary shares how she moved from a failed PhD pursuit to viral video success...
OpenAI Unveils GPT 5.5 and Self-Serve Ads
In this episode, host Jaden Schaefer breaks down OpenAI's rapid rollout of GPT‑5.5 Instant, a self‑serve ads platform, and a $50 billion compute spend, while also covering Apple’s upcoming Siri extensions that let users choose AI models and a Chrome security issue...
How to Use AI to Write Better Meta Ad Copy Without Losing the Human Touch
In this episode, SmartMarketer’s senior paid performance specialist Dominique Noble walks listeners through a repeatable, AI‑driven process for crafting Meta ad copy that retains human insight and brand voice. She emphasizes three core rules: feed AI detailed brand context, be...
The 42 Minute Playbook on Live Shopping
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Super Ordinary founder discuss the explosive rise of live shopping, especially on TikTok, and why brands are missing the wave due to corporate inertia and a misunderstanding of...
Marketing Lessons From 20 Years at Google - Dan Taylor
In this episode, Dan Taylor, a veteran of nearly 20 years at Google, shares how search and Google Ads have evolved from a niche channel to a massive, AI‑driven marketing platform. He highlights key breakthroughs such as the shift to...
Why Meta's AI Has No Point of View
In this 9‑minute episode, Taylor explains why a robust context layer is essential for AI to produce reliable insights, using a live demo where an AI tool misinterprets a performance dashboard until it’s given a clear hierarchy of metrics. He...
How to Use AI to Grow Your Business on Social Media in 2026
In this episode, Gary Vaynerchuk and his guest discuss how AI is becoming as essential as electricity for small business owners, using the example of dog trainers who want to boost their social‑media presence. They outline practical AI tools—like Runway...
AI Assistants That Sell You Things On The Side | Behind the Numbers
In this episode of "Behind the Numbers," hosts Marcus, Grace Harmon, and Nate Elliott dissect OpenAI's ambitious plan to generate $100 billion in ad revenue from ChatGPT by 2030. They critique the feasibility of scaling from a $100 million pilot to billions...
Will AI Search Continue to Expand?
In this 90‑second episode of The Voices of Search, host Jordan Cooney chats with Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPollRank, about the evolving landscape of AI‑driven search. They explore how conversational AI is reshaping user behavior, the dual trend...
New Instagram Tools to Drive Traffic, Optimize Your Content, and Establish Branding
In this episode, Michael Stelzner, Jerry Potter, and Instagram expert Chelsea Pice discuss Instagram's newest feature: clickable links in post captions for Meta‑verified creators, limited to ten links per month. They explore why Instagram is finally allowing links—user demand and...
Ep. 216: Proven Strategies for CMOs in the Canadian Retail Sector
In this 10‑minute episode, host Christian Klepp distills key takeaways from the DX3 Retail Reinvented conference in Toronto, highlighting how Canadian CMOs can navigate rising costs, AI disruption, and shifting consumer expectations. He outlines three AI‑driven strategies—using AI as a...
Scaling to $300M+: Paid Media, Attribution & Building Teams That Win
In this live mentor‑table session, Smart Marketer CEO Molly Pittman chats with serial entrepreneur Rob Schmidt, whose two telemedicine brands—Winona and Willow—are on track to generate over $300 million annually with roughly $300 K spent daily on paid media. Schmidt breaks down...
SaaStr 852: The Agents #003, Our Agent Now Runs Campaigns on Weekends, Plus Why We Pay More for Salesforce Than...
In this episode of The Agents, hosts Emilio LaRoute and the AI VP of Marketing, nicknamed 10K, showcase how their AI agent autonomously generated and prepared three marketing campaigns over a weekend, including audience segmentation and copywriting, though it still...
The New AI Search Rules for Your Career Site
In this episode, employer‑brand expert James Ellison explains how career sites must evolve for the era of AI‑driven search tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. He argues that traditional SEO tactics are outdated and that companies should treat their career...
#516 - Amazon Japan, AI Ads, And Global Growth
In this episode, host Bradley Sutton chats with longtime Japan resident and e‑commerce expert Martin about the unique dynamics of selling on Amazon Japan and the broader Japanese marketplace. Martin explains how Amazon Japan has become the third‑largest Amazon marketplace...
NewsGuard Academy: How Trusted Brands Inadvertently Fund Misinformation Sites
In this NewsGuard Academy episode, host Sophia Rupenson explains how programmatic advertising can unintentionally funnel billions of dollars to sites that spread false health claims, even when reputable brands and government agencies never intend to support them. She cites a...
One Metric that Will Define GEO Success in the Next Two Years
In this brief episode of Voices of Search, host Jordan Cooney asks SEO expert Raul Jain, CEO of Noble, to identify the single KPI that will define GEO (geographic) success over the next two years. Jain argues that the ultimate...
How to Win in the Age of Interest Media: Live Shopping and AI
In this episode Gary Vaynerchuk dives into the rise of live shopping and AI, arguing that both are transformative forces reshaping commerce and entrepreneurship. He cites China’s $1 trillion live‑shopping GMV and TikTok’s growing affiliate market as proof that the model...
AI, Brand Safety’s Frenemy | Behind the Numbers
In this episode, Marcus talks with UK analyst Bill Fisher and US AI expert Jacob about the surge of AI‑generated "slop" on platforms like YouTube and its impact on brand safety. They highlight how AI content now makes up roughly...
Q1 2026 vs 2025: What Changed in Ecommerce (The Data)
In this episode, Richard Gaffin and Steve Recook analyze Q1 2026 e‑commerce data versus Q1 2025, highlighting a 13.6% revenue rise driven mainly by returning customers. They note that Meta ad spend jumped 25.3% while ROAS only fell 3%, and...
The 40 Minute Marketing Playbook
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk argues that marketing—especially digital and social media—is the single most powerful lever for business growth, eclipsing product changes or sales tactics. He stresses the need for relentless, high‑volume content...
REFUNNEL Fixed What We Couldn't in 7 Days
In this episode, Jordan West of Social Commerce Club explains how his agency solves the TikTok Shop bottleneck for creators by using ReFunnel’s automated operations platform. He highlights four key pillars: custom landing pages and Shopify integration for seamless order...
Why Those Engagement Ring Ads Keep Finding You Ft. Hope Bellair
In this episode of In The Loop, host Michael Burpo and Punchmark Digital Marketing Manager Hope Bellair break down retargeting for jewelry retailers, explaining how it works across platforms like Meta and Google and how it can be automated using...
Phygital Commerce Media with Liquid Death's Benoit Vatere
In this episode of the CPG Guys, Benoit Vatere, Chief Media Officer of Liquid Death, discusses how the brand leverages entertainment‑focused media to turn a commodity product—water—into a cult‑like cultural statement. He explains that by choosing the "unexpected" and comedic...
Could Dollar General’s AI Ads Change Retail Forever? | Fast Five Shorts
Dollar General is launching an AI‑driven in‑store audio network, Q6, in partnership with Cusick, expanding to 12,000 stores by mid‑2026. The technology blends point‑of‑sale data, curated music, and AI‑generated ads to deliver real‑time, localized messaging and offers closed‑loop reporting that...
#514 - How I Manage 300+ Amazon PPC Campaigns in 30 Minutes a Week!
In this episode of the AMPM podcast, hosts Bradley Sud and Keri Miller dive into the mechanics of managing over 300 Amazon PPC campaigns in just 30 minutes a week. They walk through a step‑by‑step keyword research process using Helium 10...
What’s the Scrappiest Tool You’ve Built?
In this 1‑minute, 27‑second episode of Voices of Search, host Jordan Cooney chats with Celeste Gonzalez, SEO testing director at Rickeroo and founder of the LA SEO Meetup, about the importance of getting scrappy with existing data and building custom...
Facebook's 2026 Rules for Reach & Relevance
In this episode, Michael Stelzner, Jerry Potter, and Facebook ads expert Tara Zerker break down Meta's 2026 updates that prioritize original short‑form video and crack down on low‑value reposts. They explain how Meta will use a content "fingerprint" to identify...
We Found the Fix for the Biggest Problem in Affiliate Marketing
In this episode, host Siobhan and guest Yash, founder of Sorrel, discuss the fundamental flaws in current affiliate marketing—namely the "last‑click" credit model and coupon code leakage—that obscure true influencer impact. Yash unveils Sati, a new cookie‑less affiliate platform that...
Inside The Trade Desk's Programmatic Power Struggle
In this episode, Digiday’s Kamiko McCoy and Tim Peterson dissect the escalating power struggle between The Trade Desk and major ad agencies. They explore agencies’ pullback on spending via OpenPath, citing concerns over hidden fees and loss of control, while...
Connecting Search and Social
In this episode, host Jordan Cooney talks with Celeste Gonzalez, SEO Testing Director at RicketyRoo and founder of the LA SEO Meetup, about Search Experience Optimization (SXO) and the shifting landscape where nearly 60% of Google searches end without a...
If We Lost Everything, Here's the Media Company We'd Build (527)
In this episode of This Old Marketing, hosts Joe Polizzi and Robert Rose imagine building a media company from scratch in 2026 with no audience, brand, or team. They explore which formats—newsletters, podcasts, or other digital content—offer the best path...
Hip-Hop Artists Church & AP Release ‘WX1’ Track for Auckland Transport Campaign via FEDERATION
The episode spotlights the new track “WX1” by hip‑hop duo Church & AP, created for an Auckland Transport advertising campaign. The hosts break down the song’s lyrical references to local landmarks, bus routes, and the city’s transport infrastructure, highlighting how...
OnlyParks, Thirst Traps & The Shift No One Is Talking About
The episode explores the "only parks" trend, where creators pair stunning national park footage with sultry, ASMR‑style voiceovers that mimic thirst‑trap content. The host breaks down why this works—pattern interruption, emotional activation, low‑effort production, and insider humor—and shows how businesses...
Interview: Karen Nelson-Field, Author of The Attention Economy, on Why Not All Reach Is Equal
In this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson‑Field explains why traditional media metrics like impressions and time‑in‑view are misleading, arguing that not all reach is equal because they don’t reflect actual human attention. She describes her biometric research that shows a large...
AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos
In this episode, host Michael Stelzner talks with AI educator Greg Priest about using artificial intelligence to streamline video editing rather than generate videos from scratch. Greg shares his journey from a marketing role to solo content creator, highlighting how...
Geofencing Turns Real-World Visits Into Targeted Digital Ads with Chris Seminatore
In this episode, Chris Seminatore, founder of Get Geofencing, explains how location‑based advertising—geofencing—captures a phone’s GPS signal to serve programmatic ads to users who physically visit specific places, turning real‑world foot traffic into highly targeted digital campaigns. He shares how...
What Advertisers Actually Need From Commerce Media Measurement | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast
In this special edition of the eMarketer "Behind the Numbers" podcast, senior analyst Arielle Fager leads a panel with Jack Newper of Purdue Farms and Matt Barresi of Kimberly‑Clark to dissect the growing gap between retail media spend and measurement...
#510 - The Amazon Ads Mistake Costing Sellers Growth
In this episode, hosts Shivali Patel and Keri Miller interview Destiny Wishon, CMO of Better AMS, and Carrie Miller, a seven‑figure Helium 10 seller, about common Amazon advertising pitfalls. They explain how focusing solely on low ACoS can stifle growth, why...
5 Questions That Drive 80% of Your Growth
In this episode of the eCommerce Playbook, host Richard Gaffin and CTC VP of e‑commerce strategy Luke Austin break down the five core questions that drive the majority of a direct‑to‑consumer brand’s growth work: forecasting targets, optimal channel spend allocation,...
LinkedIn Is Rewriting the Rules of Visibility
In this episode, host Michael Stelzner and co‑host Jerry Potter sit down with LinkedIn ads authority AJ Wilcox to unpack LinkedIn’s new visibility mechanics—from AI‑driven content discovery and semantic markup to revamped ad personalization tools and stricter rules on automated...
The "Software Finder" Cash Machine
In this episode, Adnan Malik, founder and CEO of Software Finder, explains how his bootstrapped B2B software marketplace generates $20‑$25 million in annual revenue with 15‑20% profit margins by offering free, 10‑minute human consultations to buyers and charging software vendors for...
My Recommendation on How To Do Product Seeding
In this 7‑minute episode, the host breaks down product seeding as a systematic funnel rather than a one‑off giveaway, emphasizing its role in generating user‑generated content, social proof, and valuable signal about which creators truly drive results. He outlines a...
Meta Ads Q&A: Creative, Budgets, and What’s Actually Working Right Now
In this live Q&A, Smart Marketer CEO Molly Pittman and Advertising Director Dennis Paskalev field real‑world questions about Meta advertising, covering creative volume, budget sizing, campaign structure, and what tactics are delivering results today. They emphasize that small businesses can...
The Most Important Data Source for Enterprise SEO Teams in 2026
In this 1‑minute‑40‑second episode of Voices of Search, host Tyson chats with Kaspar Siminski, Senior Director at Search Brothers and former Google search team member, about the single most critical data source for enterprise SEO teams in 2026. Siminski argues...
The In-Store Unlock: Retail Media's Next Stage | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, analyst Sarah Marzano explains why U.S. retail media has been built for e‑commerce rather than physical stores, despite stores accounting for over 80% of sales. She highlights the massive $70 billion retail‑media spend...
Advertising in Everyday Moments with DoorDash's Vassili Samolis
In this episode, VP of Product Vassili Samolis of DoorDash discusses how the company has evolved from a restaurant‑delivery service into a high‑growth commerce media platform that delivers groceries, everyday essentials, and even flowers in moments of high intent. He...
#508 - The TikTok Shop Playbook for Creator-Driven Growth
In this episode, host Shivali Patel interviews e‑commerce veteran Josh Hadley about scaling sales on TikTok Shop by leveraging small creators. Hadley shares how his brand turned a 25% revenue drop into a 100% YoY growth surge by building a...
#372 VIRAL VIDEO PROMPT: Real Estate Agent Viewing Video
In episode #372, host discusses a viral real‑estate video that showcases a luxury home as more than a property—it's presented as the embodiment of the American dream. The conversation breaks down the marketing tactics used in the video, including cinematic...