Content Marketing Podcast Episodes

AI Chaos, McDonald’s Weirdness, and the Rise of the 90-Second Drama (522)
March 6, 2026

AI Chaos, McDonald’s Weirdness, and the Rise of the 90-Second Drama (…

It was a wild week in artificial intelligence. Joe and Robert break down a and the aggressive counter-moves coming from Anthropic. The hosts unpack what these developments signal for the broader AI landscape and why the growing concentration of power...

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Is Brand Advertising Dead? + A Heated AI Debate (521)
Feb. 27, 2026

Is Brand Advertising Dead? + A Heated AI Debate (521)

This week, Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose tackle one of the boldest statements in recent marketing memory. The CEO of Unilever says big brand advertising is dead . Is he right? Or is this a Trojan horse for something much bigger...

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Big Tech on Trial, OpenAI’s Next Move, and Apple’s Late Entry? (520)
Feb. 20, 2026

Big Tech on Trial, OpenAI’s Next Move, and Apple’s Late Entry? (520)

Companies like Meta and other social platforms over the effects of social media on mental health, teens, misinformation, and society at large. Lawmakers are circling. Hearings are happening. Headlines are dramatic. But is this real regulatory...

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NFL Marketing Wins Big with Bad Bunny
Feb. 13, 2026

NFL Marketing Wins Big with Bad Bunny

This week, Joe and Robert break down one of the boldest marketing decisions the NFL has made in years and why it continues to pay off. NFL + Bad Bunny: A Strategic Win The NFL’s move to spotlight Bad Bunny wasn’t just a halft...

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The Ultimate Rants & Raves Supercut Episode (518)
Feb. 6, 2026

The Ultimate Rants & Raves Supercut Episode (518)

It’s the episode you’ve been waiting for. Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose bring together their favorite rants and raves in one fast-moving supercut that tackles the biggest questions facing marketers and creators right now. Is pr...

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Special "Ask Us Anything" Episode (517)
Jan. 30, 2026

Special "Ask Us Anything" Episode (517)

In this special episode, Joe and Robert answer all the questions from the This Old Marketing audience. How do backlink strategies (SEO) and citations (AEO) work together, and what unified content strategy can help brands earn...

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AI Partnerships, Ads in ChatGPT, and the “Most Amazing” Super Bowl Bet (516)
Jan. 23, 2026

AI Partnerships, Ads in ChatGPT, and the “Most Amazing” Super Bowl Be…

This week on This Old Marketing , Joe and Robert unpack a trio of headlines that perfectly capture the optimism and overconfidence of the AI era. First, Apple and Google announce a multi-year partnership on AI. Two of the mos...

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The Death of Dead Marketing (515)
Jan. 16, 2026

The Death of Dead Marketing (515)

In this special episode of This Old Marketing , Joe and Robert tackle one of marketing’s favorite habits: declaring things dead. Every year, marketers rush to pronounce entire channels, strategies, and ideas obsolete. But man...

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Instagram Puts Burden of AI Slop on Creators (514)
Jan. 9, 2026

Instagram Puts Burden of AI Slop on Creators (514)

This week, Joe and Robert break down the latest signals in the economy, media, and marketing, from stabilizing job data and corporate tax incentives to AI’s growing influence on content, platforms, and creative work. They als...

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The Biggest Marketing Stories Coming In 2026 (513)
Jan. 2, 2026

The Biggest Marketing Stories Coming In 2026 (513)

Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose kick off this week’s episode by unpacking the TikTok “sale” and what actually happened behind the headlines. Was it really a sale? Why was a true divestiture nearly impossible? And what does the ou...

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2026 Content & Marketing Predictions (plus a 2025 Review) (512)
Dec. 26, 2025

2026 Content & Marketing Predictions (plus a 2025 Review) (512)

Joe and Robert kick off their annual predictions episode by grading last year’s forecasts using ChatGPT. They revisit what hit, what missed, and why context often ruins otherwise solid predictions. Along the way, they discuss...

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Knowledge Workers Freak Out Over AI (511)
Dec. 19, 2025

Knowledge Workers Freak Out Over AI (511)

This week on This Old Marketing , Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose unpack two seemingly separate Wall Street Journal stories that are actually deeply connected. First, they dig into the WSJ article declaring that companies are now...

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Disney + OpenAI?, The $100B Studio Fight, and Robert’s AI Music Experiment (510)
Dec. 12, 2025

Disney + OpenAI?, The $100B Studio Fight, and Robert’s AI Music Exper…

Joe and Robert open the episode with major breaking news: along with a licensing deal that would allow creators to use select Disney IP inside OpenAI tools. The boys unpack what this actually means— Why Disney is making this move now How this...

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Black Friday Blues, Ultra-Niche Creators, and the K-Shaped Reality (509)
Dec. 5, 2025

Black Friday Blues, Ultra-Niche Creators, and the K-Shaped Reality (5…

The boys kick things off with a and what it tells us about the K-shaped economy we now live in. Joe and Robert dig into spending trends, why some consumers are thriving while others are cutting back, and what this split means for marketers heading...

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Is Human Content Creation Over? The Gemini Episode (508)
Nov. 28, 2025

Is Human Content Creation Over? The Gemini Episode (508)

Google’s release of Gemini 3 may be the biggest shift in search and content discovery since Google launched. In this episode, Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose break down what Gemini means for marketers, creators, and anyone relyin...

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The Future of AI: What Marketers Must Do Now [Special Episode] (507)
Nov. 21, 2025

The Future of AI: What Marketers Must Do Now [Special Episode] (507)

In this special Thanksgiving edition of This Old Marketing , Joe and Robert dive into the future of AI and what it really means for marketers, creators, and anyone trying to build an audience in the next few years. The boys e...

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META: The Least Ethical Company on the Planet (506)
Nov. 14, 2025

META: The Least Ethical Company on the Planet (506)

The episode kicks off with a pointed look at Meta, which seems to be earning a fortune from fraudulent and scam ads. Joe and Robert trace the pattern back more than a decade…from election misinformation to repeated scandals. ...

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AI on the Charts, Coke’s Holiday Play, and the Future of Work (505)
Nov. 7, 2025

AI on the Charts, Coke’s Holiday Play, and the Future of Work (505)

This week, Joe and Robert cover three major AI stories shaping the creative and marketing landscape. First, the guys break down the debut of Xania Monet , the first AI-powered artist to land on a Billboard chart. Is this the ...

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AI, Layoffs, and the Next Trillion-Dollar IPO? (504)
Oct. 31, 2025

AI, Layoffs, and the Next Trillion-Dollar IPO? (504)

It's another wild week in the world of marketing, media, and tech. First up: Amazon announced yet another round of layoffs , and Joe and Robert dive into the growing trend among the Magnificent 10 companies. Are these just no...

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Atlas Shrugged: Is OpenAI Coming for Google? (503)
Oct. 24, 2025

Atlas Shrugged: Is OpenAI Coming for Google? (503)

This week’s episode of This Old Marketing dives deep into the evolving world of AI, automation, and creator opportunities. 1. OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas: A Google Killer? OpenAI’s latest product, ChatGPT Atlas , has some wonderin...

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Ohhhh Claude! (502)
Oct. 17, 2025

Ohhhh Claude! (502)

In this episode, Joe and Robert break down the latest moves in the ongoing battle between lawmakers and social media giants. California is leading the charge with new AI and social media legislation — plus, Instagram is testi...

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The Era of AI-Made Everything (501)
Oct. 10, 2025

The Era of AI-Made Everything (501)

After celebrating 500 weeks of podcasting, Joe and Robert are back to regular programming. And this week… things get weird. OpenAI and Meta both dropped major updates to their AI apps—releases that could either spark the next...

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500 Hours of Marketing, Rants, and Football [Special Episode]
Oct. 3, 2025

500 Hours of Marketing, Rants, and Football [Special Episode]

It’s here...the 500th episode of This Old Marketing ! In this very special show, Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose take a walk down memory lane, sharing stories, clips, and predictions from across the past twelve years of the podca...

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The Rise of Creators, the Fall of Studios (499)
Sept. 26, 2025

The Rise of Creators, the Fall of Studios (499)

In the final show before the big 500 extravaganza, Joe and Robert discuss why individual creators are slowly taking over Hollywood — and whether there are opportunities for brands in this shift. The creator takeover: Ad Age: ...

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