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My guest today has been keeping us up to date with the current state of hiring for marketers on a quarterly basis, which has taken us on quite a roller coaster ride. Today we’re going to look at how marketing and communication execs are responding to the latest developments in the world while still needing to get their work done. To take a look at the latest here, I’d like to welcome back to the show Sue Keith, Corporate Vice President at Landrum Talent Solutions. About Sue Keith Sue Keith is Corporate Vice President at Landrum Talent Solutions. With deep expertise in navigating complex labor markets, Sue has a front-row seat to the evolving dynamics of marketing roles, hiring trends, and the broader implications of AI and economic uncertainty. RESOURCES Landrum Talent Solutions: https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com This episode is brought to you by Landrum Talent Solutions, a national recruiting firm specializing in marketing and HR positions. https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Online Scrum Master Summit is happening June 17-19. This 3-day virtual event is open for registration. Visit www.osms25.com and get a 25% discount off Premium All-Access Passes with the code osms25agilebrand Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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This week, we discuss how to turn the ship at two very different companies facing different challenges: CNN and Google. At CNN, former New York Times CEO Mark Thompson is looking to reinvent the still very profitable broadcaster into a more nimble, digitally focused operation as its viewership and cultural importance fade. Google is facing its biggest threat yet in the form of AI and signs with Gemini AI image search that there might just be something to those complaints about a “woke culture.” Plus: nostalgia for websites, invisible paywalls and Substack’s next chapter.

Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter
Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter
Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities
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Topics:

00:00 Opening Banter and Homework Check
00:05 Diving Into Mark Thompson's Memo and Corporate Speak
01:20 Introducing People vs. Algorithms
01:49 The Challenges at CNN and Google
02:29 CNN's Transformation and Strategy Discussion
07:13 Exploring the Impact of AI and Invisible Paywalls
11:38 The Future of Publishing and Websites
17:08 Debating the Role of Websites in Media Today
27:52 Substack's Strategy and the Future of Content Creation
33:32 Reimagining CNN's Strategy in the AI Era
45:27 Exploring Perplexity's Innovations and Potential
46:57 The Future of News: AI and Media Evolution
47:14 Navigating the Challenges of Legacy Media in the Digital Age
49:01 The Blurred Lines of Modern Media Brands
57:17 The Dilemma of Independence in the Media Landscape
58:57 Google's Leadership and Innovation Challenges
01:00:14 The Cultural and Structural Issues at Google
01:14:53 Redefining Product Management in Tech
01:17:04 The Essence of Good Content: Vice and Beyond
01:22:18 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements

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People vs Algorithms

Change at CNN and Google

People vs Algorithms

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Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter
Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter
Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities
Follow Alex, Brian and Troy on Twitter

Topics:

00:00 Opening Banter and Homework Check
00:05 Diving Into Mark Thompson's Memo and Corporate Speak
01:20 Introducing People vs. Algorithms
01:49 The Challenges at CNN and Google
02:29 CNN's Transformation and Strategy Discussion
07:13 Exploring the Impact of AI and Invisible Paywalls
11:38 The Future of Publishing and Websites
17:08 Debating the Role of Websites in Media Today
27:52 Substack's Strategy and the Future of Content Creation
33:32 Reimagining CNN's Strategy in the AI Era
45:27 Exploring Perplexity's Innovations and Potential
46:57 The Future of News: AI and Media Evolution
47:14 Navigating the Challenges of Legacy Media in the Digital Age
49:01 The Blurred Lines of Modern Media Brands
57:17 The Dilemma of Independence in the Media Landscape
58:57 Google's Leadership and Innovation Challenges
01:00:14 The Cultural and Structural Issues at Google
01:14:53 Redefining Product Management in Tech
01:17:04 The Essence of Good Content: Vice and Beyond
01:22:18 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements

132 قسمت

#Business News #Business #News #Marketing #Brian Morrissey #Troy Young #Tech #Troy Young, Brian Morrissey, Alex Schleifer #Alex Schleifer

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A federal judge has ruled Google a monopoly for locking up distribution with Apple. We discuss the percent and likely impact. Also, memes as the media format of the moment, as they become how big events like the Olympics and presidential election become participatory. Meanwhile, YouTube is becoming modern TV. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 01:13 Google Declared a Monopoly 02:08 Historical Parallels with Microsoft 05:00 Apple's Role and Strategic Decisions 06:47 Google's Financial Strategies 10:55 The Evolution of Paid Search 19:39 The Role of Memes in Modern Media 30:09 Authenticity and Political Tactics 33:15 Twitter's Advertising Struggles 41:11 Media Landscape and Axios Layoffs 48:16 AI in Media and SearchGPT Review 56:10 YouTube's Dominance and Content Trends…

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The Future of Search 48:00

45 weeks پیش48:00

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OpenAI is readying a new search engine, Meta is pushing further into search with Llama, Perplexity is cutting deals with publishers. This week, we look to what the future of search looks like. Plus: why Nike ended up in Wall Street’s doghouse, why Tucker Carlson is a podcast star, and why Pulp Fiction still works. Nike: An Epic Saga of Value Destruction Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 01:07 Discussing the Future of Search 04:05 Challenges and Opportunities in Search 09:03 Vertical Search and AI Overviews 11:16 Google's Exclusive Deals and Market Shifts 19:04 The Future of News and Subscription Models 24:05 The Rise of Media Personalities 28:18 Media Brands vs. Individual Personalities 30:04 Challenges for Legacy Media Brands 38:04 Nike's Digital Marketing Dilemma 44:48 Good Product…

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The Dark Side of Performance 1:11:59

46 weeks پیش1:11:59

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This week, we’re joined by Joe Marchese, operating and build partner at Human Ventures and veteran media exec. We discuss why the obsession with performance marketing has created incentives for many intermediaries to focus on giving the appearance of being responsible for a sale rather than actually contributing to the sale, and how that’s led to short-term approaches that skips the basics of building lasting brands. Plus: What the meting of Kamala Harris says about the direction of news and political campaigns, why Netflix points to a shrinking TV ad market and the perils of operating content and commerce businesses as part of one company. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:00 Introduction 06:09 Netflix vs. Apple TV: The Future of Streaming 16:51 The Meme Election 24:42 The Role of AI in Media and Advertising 35:59 The Evolution of Content Creation Tools 38:07 The Cookiepocalypse and Ad Tech Cynicism 40:31 Performance Media and Brand Building 44:37 Content and Commerce: The Houdinki Case Study 51:32 The Future of Digital Media and Monetization 58:56 Media Investments and Optimism 01:01:00 Good Product…

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The Network is the Media 1:10:04

47 weeks پیش1:10:04

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The assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a stress test for the Information Space, and a reminder of just how much the media has changed. You had mainstream news outlets jockeying with individuals holding forth with a collection of expertise, conspiracies, jokes, memes and partisan potshots. Some of it was informative, some of it was hilarious, some of it was infuriating, and much of it was… entertaining? We unpack yet another crazy plot twist and look forward to what it means as the media business girds for what looks very likely to be a return to power of Donald Trump and an ascendent political movement that’s to a large degree successfully vanquished the packaged news media. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Personal Media Consumption Experiences 04:13 The Evolution of Media and Information 08:08 Trump's Influence on Media and Politics 15:13 The Future of Media in a Polarized World 26:23 Trump's Media Mastery and Political Impact 38:34 Tech's Political Landscape 42:44 Big Tech vs. Small Tech 44:26 The Role of Media in Politics 49:55 The Rise of YouTube as a Podcast Platform 53:58 The Evolution of Digital Advertising 01:03:51 Good Product…

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Rules of The Information Space 1:00:02

48 weeks پیش1:00:02

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The tidal wave of crap is a reality in the Information Space. This week, we discuss the rules of winning in the Information Space, including why it helps to get into fights, present as authoritative and authentic, and above all else to be willing to be shameless. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Threads and Social Media Dynamics 06:16 The Rise of Authenticity 11:17 Traditional Media's Role 16:19 AI and Productivity 32:41 The Role of Hyperbole and Conspiracy Theories 34:20 The New Rules of the Information Space 42:53 The Importance of Podcasts in Modern Media 52:56 Good Product…

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"Embrace The Chaos" 51:10

49 weeks پیش51:10

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In this July 4th episode, Alex, Brian and Troy chat about whether life will ever get back to 'normal,' Threads vs. X, gamer saints and AI dogs. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:00 Holiday Podcast Kickoff 00:59 Media Industry: Past, Present, and Future 02:55 The Canonized Gamer Boy 04:20 The Rise of Viral Fame 05:54 Threads vs. X: The Social Media Debate 07:41 The Future of Social Media 09:08 AI and Surveillance in Everyday Life 19:56 The Changing Landscape of War 22:16 FigmaCon and the Future of Design 24:42 Music Industry's Battle with AI 27:12 The Future of Publishing and Media 34:15 The Role of Legacy Media 38:05 Embracing Change in Media 40:31 Summertime Recommendations…

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Banana In the Smoothie 49:22

50 weeks پیش49:22

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Troy and Brian discuss the realist mood in Cannes, the key to good brand events, why hotels need a good playlist and Perplexity serving as an AI boogeyman. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:00 Introduction 04:17 Media Memberships and Loyalty 06:48 Hospitality and Technology 12:22 Events and Differentiation 14:55 Cannes Observations and Reflections 18:01 Media Industry Dynamics 27:15 Exploring with AI in Paris and London 32:30 The Rise of Perplexity and Content Theft 36:33 Publishers vs. AI Crawlers 41:27 The Future of Media and Distribution 46:24 Good Product…

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War on Friction 58:14

52 weeks پیش58:14

58:14

Apple has entered the AI fray with a compelling view of using it to remove friction that gets in the way of people want to get things done. The issue arises for those who create that friction by serving as intermediaries. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:39 Introduction to People vs. Algorithms 04:23 Apple's WWDC Highlights 10:29 Privacy and Trust in Tech 27:30 Microsoft's Rewind Feature Controversy 33:33 The Enduring Relevance of the Phone 38:45 Advertising Trends and Challenges 48:11 The War on the Inbox 53:57 Sleep and Technology…

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Compression 57:42

1 year پیش57:42

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Technology acts as a compressor. AI is the latest pressure point. This week, we look at compression in software development, marketing and publishing. We then go into the difficult challenge of change management at the Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:53 Mailbag 02:41 The Decline of Blockbuster and Rise of Netflix 05:14 The Future of Software and AI's Impact 10:29 AI in Marketing and Customer Support 28:26 Navigating Change in Media Organizations 32:05 Digital Transformation in Media 35:34 The Decline of Traditional Newspapers 38:09 Strategies for Media Reinvention 47:36 The Role of Unions in Media 49:57 Good Product 56:52 Closing Remarks…

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Everyone is Hallucinating 53:33

1 year پیش53:33

53:33

In this episode Brian, Troy, and Alex talk about AI hallucinations, and how they mirror human misperceptions. Troy believes the open web and traditional media will still hold value, while Alex thinks AI and platforms like Google and social media will take over. They also touch on the future of ad-supported AI services and SEO, Vivek Ramaswamy’s anti-BuzzFeed campaign and a genius idea about electing presidents. Troy Young's People vs Algorithms newsletter Brian Morrissey's The Rebooting newsletter Alex Schleifer's Universal Entities Follow Alex , Brian and Troy on Twitter Skip to topic: 00:00 Spicy Takes 00:54 AI Hallucinations: The Human Aspect 01:49 The Future of AI and Media 02:44 Debate: Is the Web Dead? 04:45 The Role of Media Brands in the AI Era 12:17 Advertising and AI: A New Economy 14:29 The Impact of AI on Content Discovery 20:30 Legal and Ethical Considerations 22:57 The Future of Media and AI Integration 27:46 Union Pressures and Performance Reviews 30:02 The Future of Media and Open Web 34:46 Buzzfeed and Media Outsiders 41:26 The Role of AI in Leadership 44:46 Good Product 49:29 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks…

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