It's Not Magic. It's Marketing.: Recent Episodes
Shama Hyder
Welcome to "It's Not Magic. It's Marketing with Shama!" Hosted by entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international keynote speaker Shama Hyder. This podcast covers topics around marketing, branding, PR, demand gen, and what actually works for marketers today. You might hear snippets from keynote speeches, interviews, and videos. Listen as she helps businesses, brands, and leaders connect what’s next to right now.
Despite some of the most creative marketers on the planet, B2B lacks creativity. On this episode, we look at the hidden culprits - from mis-aligned incentives to leadership, and how to right the ship!
We all know marketing is the first to get scrutinized during a recession. And, that's not always a bad thing. In this episode, we look at how marketing in a recession can be a real advantage.
Most marketers know the least when it comes to one particular area: PR. And, there's no shame or blame in that. In the past, PR has been "marketing-adjacent" but that's quickly changing. If you are a marketer, this is a must listen.
The split of Social + Media, the continuation of Dark Social, and the rise of the Messy Middle are forever changing marketing as we know it. You don't want to miss this episode on the three fundamental shifts occurring in the world of marketing right now.
Love him or hate him, Elon Musk puts on a masterclass in marketing. On this episode, we decipher which of those lessons apply to marketers across the board. A robust Q&A follows. Do you really need to be controversial to have a strong personal brand?...Listen to find the answer.
Anyone present in the events or b2b world for the last two years will tell you that the game has radically changed. Now that live events are back, here's what you need to know.
The first ever LIVE of "It's Not Magic. It's Marketing." Shama Hyder unwraps how you can tell the future by studying history and what WW2 and 9/11 both teach us about patterns post pandemic. Q&A covers questions on Share of Voice, data, and building a community.
Today's episode is the keynote I presented at SXSW 2022. It's all about the lies that marketers have been fed and how to fight back. I hope you like listening to it as much as I loved delivering it!
Most companies are doing the complete opposite of what actually works.
I want better for you.
Old way:
Events are a starting point. It's the first point of awareness, education, interaction...you name it.
"Step right up to the exhibit booth..."
New way:
Events are a tipping point. You work UP to an event. You don't start with the event.
"I've heard about you guys on a podcast"
"I follow your CEO on LinkedIn...her last post about our industry was really interesting."
"I read an article about why those investors chose to back you for a Series C. Congratulations."
What does Zendaya have to do with any of this?
Everything. 7 minute listen.