Just Trust Me Marketing Podcast

Rachel Moore and Tanya Ballard Brown explore the wild world of marketing in this episode of Just Trust Me. From a mic-breaking moment to the spectacular dragon atop the Empire State Building, they chat about the intriguing partnership between Apple and OpenAI, the WWDC, and the futuristic integration of AI into our everyday lives. Tanya considers a tempting pair of Aerosoles shoes while Rachel dives into Denver’s legendary Casa Bonita. And we're all looking upward to the massive dragon curled around the top of the Empire State Building to celebrate Season 2 of House of the Dragon!

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00:00 Cold Open

05:14 Apple Gets It On with OpenAI

20:09 Good Marketing?

36:56 We Got Got

We’re back to ring in a new season of Just Trust Me!

00:14 Empathetic Marketing via Opt-Out Options

21:24 That's a Rap on Canva Create... Huh

34:38 We Got Got

As the ladies get back into the swing, we discuss how brands are handling sensitive subject matter as people begin to demand higher EQs from companies looking for their money. Spurred on by Tanya’s favorite question, “Good Marketing, Question Mark”, we talk about whether or not Canva created an outbreak of second-hand embarrassment or a fun little viral moment. And as always, we chat about how we recently got got by the geniuses of social media. It’s been too long, but we’re thrilled to be back, gossiping about The Wild World of Marketing.

Tanya’s publishing extraordinaire sister-in-law Jo Dodd joins the ladies this week as we discuss the branding minefield that is April Fool’s Day. And Just Trust Me’s favorite intern Butterbean Ballard Brown reminds us (repeatedly) that it’s her birthday as we discuss the world of children’s book publishing and the unknown realities of menopause. And Tanya yet again makes overtures to proclaimed actor, Jeffrey Wright. It wouldn’t be an episode of Just Trust Me without it!

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In our post-St. Paddy’s Day episode, Elizabeth tells a fun-slash-terrifying tale of how her grandma once “celebrated” the holiday and we discuss how ingrown toenails can be a sign that you don’t quite have “the luck of the Irish”.

A recurring theme on both the podcast and in marketing in general, we discussed the use of AI in our professional lives and how some mega-companies like Cisco have invested in the future of the technology. We also discussed our food-ish Got Gots and the scourge of pet spite poops.

Plus our featured marketing guest is Anh Nguyen, who shares why trust in marketing for non-profits is a whole 'nother animal from regular B2B marketing.

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Strap in, folks, because this episode is a wild ride from pandemic grocery delivery tales with Instacart, adventures at Target, and an unapologetic dive into Amazon Prime's allure. We've got Tanya revealing her secret four-day stint at Wendy’s and some spicy takes on their controversial dynamic pricing. Plus, get the deets on the viral Reesa Teesa saga that took TikTok by storm and what it all could mean for the future of storytelling in marketing.

If that’s not enough, we’re also serving up side chats on baked potato cravings, the art of crafting irresistible headlines, and not one, but two nostalgic trips down Rose Nyland lane. Ready for a hearty helping of chuckles? Dive into the delightful chaos that is this episode. Brand shoutouts include Target, Amazon Prime, TikTok, Delta, and, dare we say, a bougie dog with a penchant for exclusive treats.