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Marketing Mastery, Reinventing Yourself, and Newsjacking with David Meerman Scott
26 Sep 2024
In this episode, I interviewed top marketing speaker and international bestselling author David Meerman Scott to share his journey from the corporate world to becoming an influential entrepreneur. The discussion covers David's path of reinvention, the importance of content marketing and newsjacking, and how providing value to your audience can gain media attention and boost your business. David also dives into the neuroscience of fandom, the impact of AI in modern marketing, and how creating personalized content can foster strong customer connections. Tune in for a packed episode full of insights, from balancing business with personal adventures to practical advice on building a meaningful personal brand. (00:00) Intro(03:03) David's Journey: From Corporate to Entrepreneur(05:59) Challenges and Realizations(11:13) Overcoming Fear(16:20) Transition to Marketing and Early Success(21:23) Content Marketing Insights(22:58) The Concept of Newsjacking(25:00) The Rise of Newsjacking(27:13) Breaking the FAA Outage Story(30:34) Real-Time Marketing in Action(31:47) Creative Newsjacking Examples(39:10) Building a Unique Personal Brand(42:18) The Neuroscience of Fandom(47:54) What's Next for David Meerman Scott? The New Rules of Marketing & PR: How to Use Content Marketing, AI, Social Media, Podcasting, Video, and Newsjacking to Reach Buyers Directly 9th Edition is out now. Get your copy here https://amzn.to/47L2Z7a Connect with David: https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/
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