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On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge share their thoughts on the transformative shift from traditional keyword-focused SEO to the innovative realm of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). Discover how search engines are evolving to prioritize direct answers over keyword matches, and what this means for businesses and content creators. Join us as we explore strategies to adapt to this new landscape, ensuring your content remains relevant and accessible in the age of AEO. Tune in to learn how to optimize for the future of search! The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge are joined by Bri Hadnot to chat about Answer Engine Optimization in the context of evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. AEO has huge implications for marketers, including content structure, performance metrics, reviews and reputation management, and referral traffic management. Brands are being pushed to adapt strategies to remain relevant in a world where AI-driven answers dominate the customer journey. So what actions should we be taking, and what do we need to know? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge are joined by Bri Hadnot to chat about Answer Engine Optimization in the context of evolving consumer expectations and technological advancements. AEO has huge implications for marketers, including content structure, performance metrics, reviews and reputation management, and referral traffic management. Brands are being pushed to adapt strategies to remain relevant in a world where AI-driven answers dominate the customer journey. So what actions should we be taking, and what do we need to know? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge weigh in on the recent trend of significantly declining website traffic and its implications for marketing leaders. With the rise of artificial intelligence, changes in Google's PageRank algorithm, and the evolving landscape of digital marketing. Today's marketers need to wrap their heads around core business metrics beyond just website traffic. While we are diagnosing dropping traffic, where can we turn to reach new customers? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge dialog about the evolving landscape of online search, focusing on the competition between the traditional powerhouse of search, Google, and emerging AI-driven search platforms. There are ramifications for users, marketers, and businesses, so we examine trends in user behavior, market dynamics, and make some predictions for AI search adoption. What adaptations do marketers need to make for their strategies in response to these changes? What will advertising and content marketing look like in 12 months? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge unpack some of the most pressing challenges that business leaders and marketers face in uncertain times. How do we better align marketing and sales when the economy is uncertain and performance is under a microscope? Is the trend towards consolidation in revenue operations (i.e. combining marketing and sales efforts) one that should be followed, or is it a ploy to save money in the short-term? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge wax poetic on how they see tariffs and trade deals impacting marketing strategies. Should brands tout 'Made in America' messaging, or should they avoid taking a stand on where and how they bring their wares to market? From inventory management to customer preferences to pricing strategies, what are the short-term and long-term ripple effects of today's international economics? The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library. We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Colin Jeffries and Paul Frodge breakdown their take on the 2025 cohort of Super Bowl commercials. Who came away stronger, and who may have wasted the nearly $8 million investment? From candy to cars and SAAS to soda, which brands arose victorious?The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library.We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Paul Frodge and Colin Jeffries break down three of Gartner's predictions for and from Chief Marketing Officers for the upcoming year! Some of the predictions stretch into 2027 and 2028, so Colin and Paul do their best to stare into the crystal ball well beyond the traditional 12 months! he conversation highlights the importance of adapting to consumer behavior changes, particularly the trend towards offline experiences and digital detox. The hosts provide insights and disagreements on the predictions, emphasizing the need for marketers to rethink their strategies in a rapidly evolving landscape. What does the future hold for marketers, audiences, artificial intelligence, mobile apps, and digital channels?The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library.We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Rethink Marketing Podcast, Paul Frodge and Colin Jeffries break down three of Gartner's predictions for and from Chief Marketing Officers for the upcoming year! Some of the predictions stretch into 2027 and 2028, so Colin and Paul do their best to stare into the crystal ball well beyond the traditional 12 months! What does the future hold for marketers, audiences, artificial intelligence, mobile apps, and digital channels?The Rethink Marketing Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! Subscribe to our Youtube channel or visit our website at rethinkmarketingpodcast.com where you can learn more about the show or just peruse our guest list and episode library.We are a proud partner show of the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices