The Marketing Nerds Podcast

Stop Being Boring: An Ad Legends Advice for Creators in the Age of Scroll

In an age where algorithms reward noise over nuance, we bring back the sharpest voice in advertising history—David Ogilvy—to give today’s content creators and marketers a much-needed wake-up call.

This fictional yet insight-packed interview puts Ogilvy face-to-face with a modern marketer to explore everything from TikTok hooks and Facebook ads to personal branding and storytelling that sells.

3 Must-Have AI Roles for Smarter Marketing Teams!

We're breaking down the three essential AI-powered roles every modern marketing team needs to thrive in the era of automation, personalization, and data-driven growth.

Whether you’re a solo marketer scaling up or a CMO rethinking your team structure — this episode is your blueprint for the future.

LinkedIn's New Algorithm Shift: What You Should Know About Video-First Content

Remember when LinkedIn was all corporate jargon, humblebrags, and never-ending text posts? Well, those days are over. In this episode, we break down LinkedIn’s latest algorithm update that’s pushing video to the top of the feed—and text posts to the basement.

If you're still treating LinkedIn like it’s 2019, this episode is your wake-up call. We'll show you how to pivot your strategy with punchy, no-fluff videos that stop the scroll, boost engagement, and keep you in the algorithm's good graces.

Because if you don’t adapt?
You might as well be shouting into the void.

Google Doesn’t Want You to Hear This Podcast

Here's another explosive episode of the Marketing Nerds podcast. This time, we sat down with a very pissed-off ex-Google Ads employee who came into our studio ready to spill all the secrets — the hacks, the tricks, the behind-the-scenes manipulation. And just when we wrapped… he told us not to release it.

But we're not letting it go to waste.

In this episode, my PPC/SEO guy Jordan and I break down everything he said — from shady ad practices to how small businesses can finally level the playing field — and we’re publishing the full transcript in my LinkedIn newsletter, Reframed found here: https://tips.marketingnerds.ai/reframed.

 

If you run ads or even think about it, you’ll want to hear this.

Why Google Loves Video: Insights You Can Use

You’ve heard the claim: “Video improves your website’s SEO.” But is it hype—or backed by data?

In this episode, we go beyond buzzwords and dive into real-world case studies showing how video content can dramatically increase organic traffic, dwell time, click-through rates, and engagement.

Whether you're a marketer, content creator, or business owner, this episode will give you actionable insights on how to integrate video into your SEO game plan.

Why YouTube is Better Than Google Ads

Are you tired of spending money on ads that only work as long as you keep paying? What if you could invest that same effort into a platform that keeps bringing in leads, sales, and engagement—for free?

In this episode, we’re talking directly to small business owners who are stuck in the PPC trap—pouring money into Google Ads while ignoring the goldmine they already have: YouTube.

How to Capture Attention & Stand Out: Winning in a Noisy Market

Capturing attention is harder than ever. Consumers are bombarded with thousands of messages daily, making it essential for brands and marketers to stand out—fast. In this episode, Brian Alves breaks down the science of storytelling and how to use contrast, emotion, and credibility to cut through the noise. Learn how AI is reshaping personalized content and why showing results beats telling people how great you are. If you want to make an impact in under three seconds, this is the episode for you.

Exposing the BIGGEST Podcast Marketing Secrets (That the Pros Don’t Want You to Know)

Most podcasters are stuck in the "post and pray" cycle—but not you.

In this episode of Marketing Nerds, I’m revealing the five biggest secrets that top shows use to drive engagement, go viral, and turn their podcasts into thriving businesses.

If you’re ready to take your podcast from “just another show” to a must-listen brand, tune in now!