Almost Productive: A podcast mostly about marketing

Avoiding Scams: Coffee Break Episode 22

A security notification from your bank, a potential client with specific requests, an email threatening legal action: Scammers are getting more and more creative! Listen to this Coffee Break episode of Almost Productive for common tactics we see and tips on how to avoid scams — plus the story of how we almost fell for one.

Marketing Match Game: Episode 20

How well do you know your co-workers? As a small marketing team, our Almost Productive hosts think they know each other pretty well, so they’re putting it to the test. In this episode, Julie, Shawn and Addie square off in the Marketing Match Game, guessing each other’s answers to questions about logos, social media pet peeves, writing preferences and more. This one goes down to the wire!

Keeping Up With Trends: Coffee Break Episode 21

Psst! Hey, marketers! Need to sharpen your communications chops? Want to stay on top of the latest trends? The team shares ideas for professional development for even the busiest schedules. Need a growth mindset? Shawn delivers motivation. Want branding best practices? Follow Addie’s social media recs. Niche interests? Julie’s got an email newsletter to cater to every marketing whim. Listen in and brush up!

April Fools' Marketing: Coffee Break Episode 20

Pranks aren’t just for whoopee cushions and hand buzzers — marketing teams get in on the fun, too. In this Coffee Break, the Almost Productive crew explores the world of April Fools' marketing, from fake product launches to brand stunts that actually worked well (and a few that maybe should’ve been real).

March Madness Spring Cleaning: Episode 19

Follow along as our Almost Productive hosts combine the drama of March Madness with the productivity and satisfaction of spring cleaning. In a bracket-style showdown, we help you decide which marketing efforts to prioritize as you tidy your company’s house. There will be upsets. There will be cheers. And ultimately, there will be one Spring Cleaning March Madness Champion. Ready to make some magic? Let’s do this! Have your people call our people and we’ll do lunch. Or, give us a jingle, shoot us an email, fill out your deets, pop off a letter ... whatever your method, we’ll be pleased as punch to hear from you! Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newbostoncreative.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://newbostoncreative.com/] Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@newbostoncreative.com [info@newbostoncreative.com]