In this episode, we’re sitting down with one of the more prolific creators in freight--Chris Jolly. In early 2020, he started creating content and hasn’t looked back since. His podcast, Coffee with the Freight Coach, is considered one of the tops in the industry and after this interview, it’s clear as day as to why. Follow Chris Jolly on Linkedin and InstagramSubscribe to Coffee with The Freight Coach podcast on Apple or Spotify.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
Content Marketing
5 Steps to Embracing the Marketing Dark Side
A wise little green puppet once said, “the fear of loss is a path to the dark side.” But what if I told you embracing the marketing dark funnel is a pathway that leads to many abilities, none of which are unnatural?That’s our main topic for today as we dive into the world of how your audience ~really~ shares the content they enjoy. Whether it’s through screenshots, text messages, or a Slack channel--your audience is sharing content through what’s called the Marketing Dark Funnel. And we should embrace it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
ITS Logistics Patrick McFarland on the TMSA and Evolving in Marketing
The TMSA has been around for decades and with that comes the need for evolution in how you attack your marketing. TMSA board member and Director of Marketing for ITS Logistics Patrick McFarland is joining the show to talk about the changes and challenges faced when deciding it's time to evolve your own marketing strategies. Patrick McFarland of ITS Logistics on Linkedin~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
What Reality TV Can Teach Us About Brand Safety
Fans of the Bravo reality show Southern Charm probably already know what happened to our sweet Noami and her relationship with Metul that ended in a very public cheating scandal. But as fans of Noami started to rally to defend her betrayal at the hands of the ex, the social media mob started to swarm […]...
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed with Truck N’ Hustle
Truck N' Hustle host and creator Rahmel Wattley is truly one of the gems of the industry. Not only is he helping bridge the educational gap between new folks entering the logistics space but he's one of just a few folks responsible for ushering in this content rennaissance we've been seeing throughout trucking. Follow Truck N’ Hustle on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterVisit Truck N’ Hustle’s website~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
Marketing Reports The C-Suite Won’t Throw In the Trash
We’ve all been there--we’ve generated a report from a martech tool that makes us look GOOD by showing how many likes and comments the latest Instagram or Linkedin post got. And for a while, the novelty did matter. But as marketing has evolved and buying habits have changed, our education of what modern marketing is should evolve with it. Because with shrinking marketing budgets and the pressure from the C-suite, it’s never been more important for marketers to know what’s driving revenue but to also be able to explain efforts in a way the C-suite understands.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
The Hidden Power of Subject Matter Interviews
When a business decides they need a new website or want to start a new marketing campaign, most marketers will suggest starting with gathering insight from the experts within the company--also known as subject matter experts. But how do you put these SME’s in a position to give you the insight you need to do your job? That’s the main topic we’re diving into today as the insight you get from those interviews can help drive the rest of the marketing ship.Also part of the conversation is a buddy of mine for many years--Kyle MacNaught of Freight+. He’s helping us to break down his tactics used in real-world situations to help you get the information needed to make your company shine. Connect with Kyle MacNaught on LinkedinFreight+ website, YouTube, and Linkedin~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
Come to the Marketing Dark Side
A wise little green puppet once said, “the fear of loss is a path to the dark side.” But what if I told you embracing the marketing dark funnel is a pathway that leads to many abilities, none of which are unnatural?That’s our main topic for today as we dive into the world of how your audience ~really~ shares the content they enjoy. Whether it’s through screenshots, text messages, or a Slack channel--your audience is sharing content through what’s called the Marketing Dark Funnel. Also on the show is marketing rockstar Amanda Natividad of SparkToro and Adweek along with how to be a good podcast guest and our favorite TikToks of the week! So why do marketers obsess over metrics that are shown in an attribution report instead of relying on conversations and gut instincts? Follow Cyberly’s podcast on Apple or SpotifyConnect with Blythe on Linkedin, YouTube, and TikTokFollow Amanda Natividad on TwitterCheck out SparkToro...
BCB Transport’s Rick Larkin Shows Trucking Industry the Power of Driver Communication
In this episode we’re chatting with Rick Larkin who’s emptied an office to convert it into studio space. Rick owns BCB Transport with more than 300 trucks and what started out as a way to communicate safety updates to their drivers, that new studio space is now broadcasting live every single day with even bigger […]...
The Power of Customer Interviews
Katelyn Bourgoin once said, “Don’t sell me a new bed. Sell me a good night’s sleep so I can finally be that person that quits hitting snooze and can make that morning workout on time.” That quote has stuck with me ever since and is a driving force in how I create copy for websites, […]...
Christmas in July with Retail Planning and AR Experiences
Remember during the 2020 holiday season we were all told “you better order those Christmas presents EARLY” ---well I don’t have to tell folks in logistics and supply chain that we’ve been in a perpetual holiday season ever since. So I thought it would be insightful to get the man in charge of retail coverage over at Freightwaves, Andrew Cox, on the show to talk about how retailers are prepping the upcoming season--in July.Follow Andrew Cox on LinkedinSubscribe to Andrew’s email, Point of Sale~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: Blythe's LinkedinYouTubeInstagramTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....
Why Now Is the Time To Start a Podcast
Podcasting has been trending towards a dominant medium for a few years now--which may make those who are on the fence about starting a show a tad bit nervous to take the plunge. But on today’s episode, I’m giving you some perspective and context around the latest podcasting stats to hopefully see the value in your own company show and encourage you to get started.Links from this show:Alban Brooke of Buzzsprout tweeting about his experience in the Facebook podcast additionBuzzsprout’s Latest StatsMy free course on How To Start Your Own Videocast (basically a podcast with video as a bonus)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Where to Find Digital Dispatch & Blythe: LinkedinYouTubeInstagramPinterestTikTokDigital Dispatch websiteGot something to say?Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Or a guest you want to hear on the show? Fill out the tip submission form on the Digital Dispatch website....