FAANG Episodes

Joe and Robert detail the latest Web3 and crypto bad news. But could now be the very best time to invest your time and talent? Canada unleashes a controversial law that seems like way more problem than solution. Facebook engages …

As the boys dive head first into Mamby Pamby Land, they discuss whether Elon is hot or cold for Twitter. Is social audio dead? And how about SPACs for that matter? A new creator-friendly search engine is born, and yet …

More shenanigans at Meta with not one but two executives leaving. Twitter crumbles under the weight of Elon as more employees seek to leave. Media companies are leaving pay-wall strategies for sponsorships, while more regulations coming for Web3....

This episode could be our ticket to Webby fame. You'll just have to listen to be sure. We, of course, go through the latest Twitter disaster that is Elon Musk, and then detail the new THE Spotify NFT integration. All …

Joe and Robert do an overview of the crazy week in crypto. Is this an opportunity or has Web3's time come to pass? The New York Times and Disney release earnings and the boys run through the highlights. The Wall …

The Elon/Twitter saga continues. Joe and Robert break down the real reason why Elon is trying to buy Twitter. Ad spending is mostly up at MSFT, Meta and Google. Is this the golden age of advertising? The subscriber model is …

While the Elon Musk/Twitter saga rages on, Robert and Joe cover major changes (or not) in the native advertising/sponsored content industry. In other news, Netflix's subscriber loss is a warning sign for streaming paid media. And...Rolling Stone goes...

It's breaking news time as Joe and Robert discuss Elon Musk's intent to purchase Twitter. CNN+ looks more like CNN minus as the new project begins cutbacks after barely starting. Coinbase will partner with BAYC on a film project. Robert …

After the launch of the very successful Disney+, mouse executives have decided to screw the entire thing up by offering an ad-supported streaming option. Good job! One anonymous user just got an $8 million dollar loan backed by CryptoPunk NFTs. …

In this very special #ThisOldMarketing episode, Joe and Robert take a deep dive into the Web3 universe. They cover: - The evolution from Web1 to Web2 to Web3. - The pushback against Web3 and tokens. - Examples of what's working …

The boys cover the ongoing Spotify/Joe Rogan saga, while Robert's new book title should be "Epic Marketing Rant." The continuing soap opera at Spotify calls into question the editorial control needs of a platform. And yes, platform also means media …

Neil Young gives the finger to Spotify, while influencers and content creators fight for naming rights. In today's episode, . Will it work and does it matter? And...right-wing commentator Do they have the right, and what's the long-term play? We...

Yes indeed! Joe and Robert retrieve their broken crystal balls for another amazing episode of failed predictions.

Another two examples of how social media platforms are throwing content creators to the curb.

Facebook's move to Meta might seem like a PR move, but Zuckerberg wants to create the IOI of the metaverse and this is step one.