https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/marketing-in-4k--6672170Marketing in 4K is the podcast where we say the quiet parts out loud.
No fluff. No filters. No playing it safe. Just real, unfiltered conversations with the people actually doing the work.

Every week, we bring on marketers, creators, and brand builders who aren’t afraid to call out the bullshit and drop the kind of crystal-clear, actionable advice you won’t hear on those polished, corporate-friendly shows.

If you’re sick of the same tired playbooks and want raw, honest talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what nobody else will tell you — this is your show.

Marketing in 4K. Sharp. Clear. No bullshit.]]>enMarketingmarketingin4Khttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e2c7062f02b10aed82403be966f552ed.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/marketing-in-4k--6672170Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:50:06 +0000Marketing in 4kMarketing in 4kdplant36@me.comMarketing in 4K is the podcast where we say the quiet parts out loud. No fluff. No filters. No playing it safe. Just real, unfiltered conversations with the people actually doing the work. Every week, we bring on marketers, creators, and brand...Marketing in 4K is the podcast where we say the quiet parts out loud.
No fluff. No filters. No playing it safe. Just real, unfiltered conversations with the people actually doing the work.

Every week, we bring on marketers, creators, and brand builders who aren’t afraid to call out the bullshit and drop the kind of crystal-clear, actionable advice you won’t hear on those polished, corporate-friendly shows.

If you’re sick of the same tired playbooks and want raw, honest talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what nobody else will tell you — this is your show.

Marketing in 4K. Sharp. Clear. No bullshit.]]>true855a7577-8b0a-5939-9927-c55bc3a9c974episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ending-the-sales-and-marketing-war-how-to-create-lifecycle-stage-alignment--74261626Ending the Sales and Marketing War: How to Create Lifecycle Stage Alignment

Sales says the leads suck. Marketing says sales isn’t following up. Sound familiar? In this episode of Marketing in 4K, we break down how clearly defined lifecycle stages can finally get marketing, sales, customer success, and leadership speaking the same language.

We cover what lifecycle stages actually mean, why alignment matters, where companies usually screw it up, and how to build a process everyone understands, trusts, and actually uses.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74261626Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0000Marketing in 4kEnding the Sales and Marketing War: How to Create Lifecycle Stage Alignment Sales says the leads suck. Marketing says sales isn’t following up. Sound familiar? In this episode of Marketing in 4K, we break down how clearly defined lifecycle stages can...Ending the Sales and Marketing War: How to Create Lifecycle Stage Alignment

Sales says the leads suck. Marketing says sales isn’t following up. Sound familiar? In this episode of Marketing in 4K, we break down how clearly defined lifecycle stages can finally get marketing, sales, customer success, and leadership speaking the same language.

We cover what lifecycle stages actually mean, why alignment matters, where companies usually screw it up, and how to build a process everyone understands, trusts, and actually uses.]]>988alignment,lifecyclestages,marketingfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-aeo-and-why-it-s-important--74258607What is AEO and Why Is It Important?

AI is changing how people search—and how brands get discovered. In this episode, we break down Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), how it differs from traditional SEO, and what businesses need to do to show up in answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI-powered search tools.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74258607Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:15:31 +0000Marketing in 4kWhat is AEO and Why Is It Important? AI is changing how people search—and how brands get discovered. In this episode, we break down Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), how it differs from traditional SEO, and what businesses need to do to show up in...What is AEO and Why Is It Important?

AI is changing how people search—and how brands get discovered. In this episode, we break down Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), how it differs from traditional SEO, and what businesses need to do to show up in answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI-powered search tools.]]>1141false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ad-agency-you-hired-is-happy-to-take-your-money-then-eat-your-last-cookie--67624955
From inflated case studies to cookie-stealing pitch decks, Tracy exposes how agencies drain your budget, waste your team’s time, and serve up vanity metrics instead of real revenue.It’s funny, it’s raw, and it’s the warning every business owner needs before signing that retainer.

Listen in, laugh with us, and for god’s sake… guard your cookies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67624955Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:09:23 +0000Marketing in 4kAd agencies love to brag about “impressions,” “clicks,” and “leads.” But do any of those actually pay your bills? Nope.In this episode of Marketing in 4K, host Daniel sits down with Tracy — a former ad agency director with 15+ years in the game — to...
From inflated case studies to cookie-stealing pitch decks, Tracy exposes how agencies drain your budget, waste your team’s time, and serve up vanity metrics instead of real revenue.It’s funny, it’s raw, and it’s the warning every business owner needs before signing that retainer.

Listen in, laugh with us, and for god’s sake… guard your cookies.]]>385ad,agencies,marketing,scamtrue17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-marketing-isnt-disrupting-anything-youre-just-being-loud--67263589
In this episode of Marketing in 4K, Daniel sits down with veteran CMO Seth to unpack the difference between real innovation and performative chaos.We’re calling out the brands you blindly praise, unpacking what true disruption actually looks like, and dragging the noisy peacocks of marketing who think being obnoxious is a business model. If your idea of innovation is a rebranded PDF and a guerrilla stunt in Times Square — this one’s for you.Topics Covered:

• Why most “disruptive” marketing is just expensive noise
• The difference between volume and vision
• The cultural cost of confusing chaos with creativity
• What real brand evolution actually looks like
• Lessons from 25 years of leading marketing teams
• The tools, tactics, and team-building strategies that work
• And the raw, rapid-fire “Truth Bombs” segment you don’t want to miss

This one’s loud. But on purpose.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67263589Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:03:57 +0000Marketing in 4kEveryone's a “disruptor” these days — until you realize their entire strategy is just shouting louder with buzzwords taped to a billboard. In this episode of Marketing in 4K, Daniel sits down with veteran CMO Seth to unpack the difference between...
In this episode of Marketing in 4K, Daniel sits down with veteran CMO Seth to unpack the difference between real innovation and performative chaos.We’re calling out the brands you blindly praise, unpacking what true disruption actually looks like, and dragging the noisy peacocks of marketing who think being obnoxious is a business model. If your idea of innovation is a rebranded PDF and a guerrilla stunt in Times Square — this one’s for you.Topics Covered:

• Why most “disruptive” marketing is just expensive noise
• The difference between volume and vision
• The cultural cost of confusing chaos with creativity
• What real brand evolution actually looks like
• Lessons from 25 years of leading marketing teams
• The tools, tactics, and team-building strategies that work
• And the raw, rapid-fire “Truth Bombs” segment you don’t want to miss

This one’s loud. But on purpose.]]>415marketing,marketingdisruption,marketingtipstrue16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/influencer-marketers-are-just-mlm-agents-with-a-face-filter-and-a-ring-light--67022150Marketing in 4K | Hosted by Daniel | Guest: Connor

What do you get when you mix a pyramid scheme, a face filter, and a discount code for detox tea?
Another influencer pretending to be a marketing expert.

In this episode, Daniel is joined by long-time marketing director and BS-detector Connor to expose the filtered fantasy world of influencer marketing. They tear into the affiliate link circus, fake engagement, “supportive bestie” pods, and why most influencer campaigns are just multi-level marketing with better lighting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67022150Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:40:21 +0000Marketing in 4kEpisode 5 – Influencer Marketers are Just MLM Agents with a Face Filter and a Ring Light Marketing in 4K | Hosted by Daniel | Guest: Connor What do you get when you mix a pyramid scheme, a face filter, and a discount code for detox tea? Another...Marketing in 4K | Hosted by Daniel | Guest: Connor

What do you get when you mix a pyramid scheme, a face filter, and a discount code for detox tea?
Another influencer pretending to be a marketing expert.

In this episode, Daniel is joined by long-time marketing director and BS-detector Connor to expose the filtered fantasy world of influencer marketing. They tear into the affiliate link circus, fake engagement, “supportive bestie” pods, and why most influencer campaigns are just multi-level marketing with better lighting.]]>342influencermarketing,influencermarketingscam,marketing,marketingtipstrue15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-your-marketing-agency-is-overpaid-and-underperforming--66990585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66990585Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:32:46 +0000Marketing in 4kYour agency’s overcharging you for vanity metrics and recycled strategies. In this episode, Daniel and Sky roast the marketing industry and show you what actually works.611marketing,marketingagencies,marketingagencyscam,marketingtipstrue14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/built-by-trolls-how-haters-are-making-people-famous-and-why-it-should-be-a-part-of-your-marketing-strategy--66948001Trolls. Hate comments. Petty internet beef.

And it’s not a problem — it’s a marketing strategy.On this week’s Marketing in 4K, I sat down with Eric from Apex Collective to talk about how haters are literally fueling the algorithm and why your brand’s “safe” content is getting ghosted.We’re breaking down:

⚡️ How to turn hate into free reach
⚡️ Why your interns are too soft
⚡️ The one savage move every brand should make right now
⚡️ And why your CMO’s gonna hate this episode (but you’ll love it)If you’re still trying to go viral with

 “Happy Friday!” posts, you’re already dead.Listen now before the trolls beat you to it ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66948001Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:37:19 +0000Marketing in 4kThe real reason people are blowing up online? Trolls. Hate comments. Petty internet beef. And it’s not a problem — it’s a marketing strategy.On this week’s Marketing in 4K, I sat down with Eric from Apex Collective to talk about how haters are...Trolls. Hate comments. Petty internet beef.

And it’s not a problem — it’s a marketing strategy.On this week’s Marketing in 4K, I sat down with Eric from Apex Collective to talk about how haters are literally fueling the algorithm and why your brand’s “safe” content is getting ghosted.We’re breaking down:

⚡️ How to turn hate into free reach
⚡️ Why your interns are too soft
⚡️ The one savage move every brand should make right now
⚡️ And why your CMO’s gonna hate this episode (but you’ll love it)If you’re still trying to go viral with

 “Happy Friday!” posts, you’re already dead.Listen now before the trolls beat you to it ]]>324haters,marketing,marketingtips,reels,shorts,socialmedia,tiktok,video,viralvideotrue13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-apply-marketing-automation-and-still-have-a-job-the-next-day--66890864

• What marketing automation really means (no corporate fluff)
• The biggest mistakes newbies make when automating
• The essential tools you actually need (without a seven-figure budget)
• How to roll out automation without freaking out your team
• The dumbest automation fail Dragon’s ever witnessed

If you’re a marketer who wants to work smarter, save time, and still be employed tomorrow — don’t miss this one.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66890864Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:41:56 +0000Marketing in 4kIn this episode of Marketing in 4K, Daniel chops it up with Seattle-based digital marketing pro, Dragon — a guy so deep in automation, he can’t even say where he works without getting thrown into witness protection.The two dive into how to actually...

• What marketing automation really means (no corporate fluff)
• The biggest mistakes newbies make when automating
• The essential tools you actually need (without a seven-figure budget)
• How to roll out automation without freaking out your team
• The dumbest automation fail Dragon’s ever witnessed

If you’re a marketer who wants to work smarter, save time, and still be employed tomorrow — don’t miss this one.]]>261automation,howtomarketing,marketing,marketingforbeginners,marketingtips,marketingutomationtrue12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-faking-it-get-massive-engagement-on-social-media-by-being-real--66889607How to Get People to Engage on Social Media by Being Real is your no-BS guide to building a loyal, active following without the fake filters and follower-count obsession.

This episode cuts through the noise and gives you real, actionable tactics to connect with your audience in a way that actually matters.

From creating content that feels personal to starting conversations people want to join, we’ll break down what works — and what doesn’t.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66889607Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:35:24 +0000Marketing in 4kHow to Get People to Engage on Social Media by Being Real is your no-BS guide to building a loyal, active following without the fake filters and follower-count obsession. This episode cuts through the noise and gives you real, actionable tactics to...How to Get People to Engage on Social Media by Being Real is your no-BS guide to building a loyal, active following without the fake filters and follower-count obsession.

This episode cuts through the noise and gives you real, actionable tactics to connect with your audience in a way that actually matters.

From creating content that feels personal to starting conversations people want to join, we’ll break down what works — and what doesn’t.]]>317engagement,marketing,marketingtips,socialmediatrue11full