Couple of social media stats for y'all: 10% of Twitter users create 92% of all tweetsAnd only 21% of us adults are on TwitterBut over the last few weeks, Twitter has become THE place for freight news to break, trend, or go viral. I’ve historically used Twitter as a place for sports Read More
I’ve mentioned a few times on previous episodes about how freight has gone mainstream.But there’s still so much of the logistics process that I don’t fully grasp yet. And the maritime silo is one of them.By definition, the maritime industry is “everything connected to the sea or waterways throughout the Read More
“How did you hear about us?”It’s a simple question but how many of us can answer what top two channels our customers heard about or follow us in? But what if I told you that adding a simple question to your website form or sales process will have the largest impact Read More
We’ve been talking A LOT about getting back to basics. Talking to customers. Audience research. How to differentiate yourself from the competition. So it’s always really nice to talk to someone who just gets it--such as today’s guest Phoebe Noce who’s the director of marketing over at FreightFriend. Connect with Phoebe Noce on Read More
We’ve talked about the importance of research and knowing your customer’s pain points. Yet some companies, especially 3PLs, don’t see the value in marketing because they feel like “everyone is just selling the same thing we are.”Well in a new 3PL study just released, we’ve got some key findings that will Read More
You may or may not have heard of the phrase “metaverse” but if you believe many influential tech people, it’s the future of how we live, play, and...work. We have bitcoin, the blockchain, crypto, and NFT’s with all of these technologies centered around what’s called Web3--the decentralized internet of the future. Read More
You’ve likely seen all the cargo ships waiting to unload off the Port of LA but have you wondered what life is like onboard those ships? Gabby Salazar has amassed thousands and thousands of followers on Tiktok simply by showing what her life has been like since becoming a merchant mariner Read More
Around this time of the year, most businesses are wondering, “Am I on the right track?” We’re planning our budgets and wondering where to invest and where to cut back. That’s where the power of marketing operations comes into play.Different from other marketing roles, the person in charge of ops should ideally Read More
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey has been covering the supply chain industry for the better part of the last decade by hosting Let’s Talk Supply Chain and several other shows She's also been working in the industry her entire life in addition to the content game so it was an honor to finally get Read More
In previous episodes, we’ve talked about AI in marketing and AI in the freight broker world but what about on the cloud computing side?That’s what today’s guest, Ayman Husain is here to talk about. He’s the director of intelligent cloud over at Microsoft and because of his experience in the Read More
In a previous episode, I spent some time talking about the AI tools that are in marketing but what about AI in freight? If you’re been curious about a different kind of technology entering the freight space, then today’s guest, Lindsay Watt, is sure to pique your interest. He’s the head of Read More
As a former sports broadcaster, one thing has always rung true for me; I love game day. LOVE IT. It’s a chance to see my football family. Dress up in my team’s gear. Tailgate with my dad and best friends, and then hope by a 1 pm kickoff that God doesn’t Read More
If 2020 was the year people became aware of the toilet paper supply chain, 2021's Christmas is when folks are going to be HIGHLY upset when the gifts they order won’t arrive on time. Why is this all happening and what can be done to fix the global supply chain mess? Read More
Many creatives have felt rather safe from the robot apocalypse that has already affected so many other industries. But with new artificial intelligence tools creeping their way into the creative arts market, soon it may be difficult to tell the difference between humans and robots when it comes to audio, video, Read More
Today’s guest is Forrest Dumbrow—he’s the founder over at Solve Sales and has been in digital marketing for *17 years* With that many years of experience, you can bet he has some “learn from my mistakes” energy. Especially when it comes to a step that’s often overlooked like establishing a proper Read More
How do we start with great marketing? That’s a question that plagues businesses and entrepreneurs all over the world at various stages of their life. But the consistent way to get to that answer lies with our customers and by having a deep understanding of who we’re targeting and why.Which is why Read More
When any new product or event hits the scene, you typically see content and ads centered around “register for my event” or “reasons to attend X event” but i’ve noticed a more creative approach to enticing users to your conference is by previewing the subject matter experts before visitors make Read More
We’ve been talking a lot about Truck Driver Appreciation but what we haven’t been talking about is the importance of a feedback loop from your actual drivers. We typically do feedback surveys for customers and leads. But most companies as a whole don’t do it for their internal employees--driver or not. So Read More
The last mile is a segment of shipping that has plagued many big logistics companies so as of late, it’s often left to local shipping guys and gals to manage this aspect of delivery. One of those folks who’s managing it, and doing a damn good job of it, is Chris Read More
September has Truck Driver Appreciation Week and that means you’ve likely seen several posts on your social media feeds “Thanking a Trucker.” But what are some ways you can do more than a social media post? We’re breaking down some campaigns being run by some of the bigger companies but Read More
