The Marketing Millennials

It seems like social media changes a LOT. That’s because it’s changing everyday and as Marketers, we gotta stay ahead of the curve.  This episode’s guest is Nick Tran, current CMO at FARFETCH and former TikTok, Hulu, and Samsung marketer. Here’s a truth some marketers don’t want to hear: most brands are playing it too safe and it can trap you in a cycle of sameness in social media content. The solution? Originality. Creativity. And those two things are gonna help you stand out, especially in the age of AI.  Plus, Nick shares his thoughts on the death of the feed, the rise of community-led and experiential marketing, and why Gen Z has a different relationship with brand loyalty.  And, Daniel brings up an analogy: what do struggling D1 football players and failing social media accounts have in common? Hint: it has to do with fundamentals.  If you’re a marketer who wants to stay ahead of the game on social and stand out this year, this is the episode for you.  Let’s face it—consumers don’t trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend’s recommendation. That’s where impact.com [https://impact.com/?utm_source=marketing-millennials&utm_medium=paid-direct-buy&utm_content=podcast-2025&utm_campaign=] comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, impact.com [https://impact.com/?utm_source=marketing-millennials&utm_medium=paid-direct-buy&utm_content=podcast-2025&utm_campaign=] helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today’s world, the real buyer’s journey isn’t a funnel—it’s a group chat. Visit impact.com/millennial [http://impact.com/millennial] and take your marketing to the next level! Follow Nick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholastran/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholastran/] Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 [https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing] Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials [http://www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials] Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com [http://www.workweek.com]

Repositioning sounds scary. How do you do it the right way? Daniel and Tamara break down how an untapped audience and aligning your branding, messaging, and more may be the key to success…all without changing anything about the actual product. If your growth is stalling, if the market has shifted, it may be time to rethink your positioning.  Tamara shares a real-life example of this with a product that may be sitting right beside you. And, Daniel mentions that launches don’t have to be just for new products: you can launch your repositioning, too.  If you’re looking to pivot your focus and new ICPs are catching your eye, this is the episode for YOU…and it’s short and sweet. ⌛ Sked Social is the no-BS social media management platform built for teams who want to move fast, collaborate easily, and actually prove impact. No per-seat shakedowns, no absurd price hikes, no surprise add-ons—just powerful tools that save time and cut through the chaos. Learn more at Skedsocial.com [https://skedsocial.com/?utm_campaign=12946968-The%20Marketing%20Millennials&utm_source=the%20marketing%20millennials&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=the-marketing-millennials-sponsorship%20] Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/] Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Most marketers assume that more content ➡️more impact. But what if you're actually turning people off? Daniel and Jay talk about how negative signal is a silent killer. Stale automations, irrelevant emails, and lazy content are all included. Marketers have to make sure messages are balanced but still effective. And, things in the world have changed within the last 60 days. How can you stay relevant, at the front of your audience’s minds, AND avoid overloading them?  Plus, Jay mentions an example of negative social signals that his kids taught him about (Should you double-snap someone?) And, how does Daniel use “clickbait” subject lines the right way? It’s all about the quality of the content.  This short ‘n sweet Bathroom Break is all about sending positive signals and killing those negative ones. 🚽 Follow Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/] Podcast: Do This, Not That Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 [https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing] Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials [http://www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials] Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com [http://www.workweek.com]

We all know social media is important. But what’s the difference between those who DO social media and those who are social media managers?  This episode’s guest, Jon-Stephen “JS” Stansel, breaks down what it really means to be a social media manager. Just because you have a car doesn’t make you a mechanic, and just because you have social media accounts doesn’t make you a manager. From scheduling content to making the content and posting it, managers wear a lot of hats. What’s within their actual scope and what’s not? How do you set your social media manager up for success? Plus, what does compromise look like as a manager when your client wants something that clashes with your strategy? JS gives an example of this and how making difficult decisions is just part of the job.  And, JS reveals why change has to happen little by little, even if you want to revamp things right away.  If you’re a marketer who wants to polish your social media operations, this is the episode for you.  Let’s face it—consumers don’t trust ads, but they do trust their favorite creator, that go-to review site, or a friend’s recommendation. That’s where impact.com [https://impact.com/?utm_source=marketing-millennials&utm_medium=paid-direct-buy&utm_content=podcast-2025&utm_campaign=%20] comes in. As the leading partnership management platform, impact.com [https://impact.com/?utm_source=marketing-millennials&utm_medium=paid-direct-buy&utm_content=podcast-2025&utm_campaign=%20] helps brands turn creators, affiliates, and even loyal customers into powerful growth channels. Because in today’s world, the real buyer’s journey isn’t a funnel—it’s a group chat. Visit impact.com/millennial [http://impact.com/millennial] and take your marketing to the next level! Follow JS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsstansel/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsstansel/] Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 [https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing] Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials [http://www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials] Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com [http://www.workweek.com]

Daniel and Tamara have a channel that’s underutilized… There are a TON of different distribution tools at our fingertips. Product Hunt is the product marketer’s best friend. It’s basically free distribution, you can get ahead, and it's not used as much as it should be. BUT, you need the right prep and strategy to maximize your time using it. How do you craft a winning strategy? Plus, what are the rules of the channel? Turns out, algorithms are catching onto upvotes from your friends. Daniel breaks down the rules and explains how to play the game.   If you’re looking to focus on launching and distributing, this is the episode for YOU…and it’s short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/] Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com