Episodes

  • Founders series: lessons in resilience and marketing for early-stage startups
    Jan 15 2025

    In this episode, we dive into Kirby Winfield of Ascend VC’s entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned from building businesses and working in venture capital. We discuss the importance of resilience, early-stage marketing, and why simple, consistent strategies can drive big results.

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/
    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/
    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Jonathan Becker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbecker123/

    Kirby Winfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winfield/


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    31 mins
  • Is your landing page hurting ad performance?
    Dec 11 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the nuances of landing pages—what they are, what they should do, and how to avoid common pitfalls. We also discuss whether content should be gated, the balance of personalization, and why every marketer should prioritize clarity above all else.

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictsloan/
    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/
    Tyler:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-power-66428497/


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    38 mins
  • Attribution is overrated
    Nov 27 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the complexities of attribution in marketing. What does it really mean? How can marketers assign value to their activities amidst flawed data and imperfect systems? Join us as we break down the concepts, discuss common pitfalls, and explore better approaches to measuring marketing effectiveness.

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictsloan/
    Kent: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-ross/
    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/


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    45 mins
  • If Meta doesn’t work for you, it’s your fault
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the common mistakes marketers make when running Meta ads and how to correct them. From creative testing to campaign objective misalignment, we discuss the nuances of effective ad strategy on Meta’s platform. Tune in to learn about the best practices for ad measurement, the strategic use of various ad formats, and optimizing for both e-commerce and B2B audiences.

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Akshita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshitatripathi/
    Mark:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrfoley1/
    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/


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    33 mins
  • Search is dying
    Oct 30 2024

    In this episode, we discuss the evolving landscape of search and address the misconception that search is dying. Learn about search advertising strategies, the importance of local search optimization, search data for insights, keyword structures, comparing SKAGs vs keyword themes, and the role of automation in search campaigns.

    For show notes, including links to the video, more content, and additional resources, please visit https://thehypothesisshow.com/

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandangmarketing/

    Raneesha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raneesha-peiries-2150a6135/

    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/

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    36 mins
  • Your Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales could be better
    Oct 16 2024

    Episode 11: Your Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales could be better

    From poor planning to neglecting post-event strategies, in this episode we cover the most common pitfalls of planning big sales events and how to avoid them. Listen now to hear our thoughts on planning, executing, and measuring success during these critical retail moments.

    For show notes, including links to the video, more content, and additional resources, please visit https://thehypothesisshow.com/

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjgerickson/
    Courtney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-hutton/
    Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictsloan/
    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/


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    55 mins
  • Performance creative should be journey-based
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode, we talk about why creative messaging should go beyond buy now, how to create an emotional bond with your consumers, where you need to place these ads, and tailoring for each channel.

    For show notes, including links to the video, more content, and additional resources, please visit https://thehypothesisshow.com/

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptomware/
    Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictsloan/
    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/
    Tyler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-power-66428497/

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    40 mins
  • We’re making budget cuts worse than they already are
    Aug 28 2024

    In this episode, we discuss why marketing teams should always be looking for places to make their ad budget more efficient, how bottom of funnel is not the solve for every problem, methodologies behind effective spend reductions, and why you should be working with other departments

    Want to learn more about growth marketing or get help on your next performance project? Connect with us on our other platforms!

    Website: https://thrivedigital.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-digital/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_digital/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveDigitalMarketing

    Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the show, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a review, share with friends and colleagues, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    Follow this week’s hosts:

    Phil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philiptomware/
    Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictsloan/
    Santana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santana-blanchette/

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    48 mins