Sweat Equity by Marketing Examined

By: Marketing Examined
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the best creative brainstorming session you've ever had. Hosts Alex Garcia & Brian Blum discuss the biggest marketing moves of the week and show you how you can implement these in your own business. Influencer marketing, growth marketing, content marketing - it's all here. Creativity. Breakdowns. Playbooks. Without the fluff.
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Episodes
  • How to Build a 9-Figure Performance Brand
    Jan 28 2025

    In this episode, Matt DiLorenzo, CEO of TYR, takes us behind the scenes to explore the evolution of the brand—from niche swim gear to a performance-driven athletic powerhouse.

    We dive into the role of grit, leadership, and what it takes to create authentic, tech-driven products that empower athletes to achieve their goals.

    Whether you're an entrepreneur, an athlete, or just a fan of great stories, this episode is packed with inspiration.


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    Want Alex to develop your brand's content strategy? Apply to work with us here: form.typeform.com/to/FeHceWpg

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    📈Growth Playbooks, Directly To Your Inbox

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    46 mins
  • This Is How Your Brand Needs To Tell Stories
    Jan 21 2025

    How do brands create campaigns that fans love and rivals envy? This episode unpacks the genius behind viral hits like Corteiz, including storytelling, internal and external missions, and gamified experiences.

    We also dive into how modern brands thrive by aligning narratives with social media strategies.


    Whether you’re a marketer or entrepreneur, the insights of this episode are a game-changer.


    Here’s 5 things you can get done faster on Wix Studio:

    ● Scale content with dynamic pages and reusable assets

    ● And integrate with Meta CAPI, Zapier, Google Ads and more in seconds

    ● A/B tests are a given—create them in days, not weeks with intuitive design tools

    ● Connect tracking and analytics tools like GA4 & Semrush in seconds

    ● And manage all your clients’ social media from one dashboard

    All of that right here: https://l.marketingexamined.com/wixpo


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    Alex https://www.instagram.com/alexgarcia_atx/

    Brian: https://www.instagram.com/brian_blum/

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    www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

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    Want Alex to develop your brand's content strategy? Apply to work with us here: form.typeform.com/to/FeHceWpg

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    📈Growth Playbooks, Directly To Your Inbox

    For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at

    https://www.marketingexamined.com

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    🎥Checkout Brians Content Agency

    https://www.nibble.studio

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    CHAPTERS:

    00:00 - Intro & Sneak Peek of Topics

    4:00 – Why Training Your Brand Account Algorithm Matters

    06:10 - The CRTZRTW Social Media Phenomenon

    09:00 - Sidequests and Community Gamification

    11:09 - Reebok’s Tactic in CrossFit event

    12:55 – Creating Successful Campaigns: The hero, the moment, the medium, and the production.

    14:30 - The Importance of Campaign Recaps

    15:35 – A Good Advice for Marketers

    16:10 – The Surprising Puma Campaign during the 1996 Olympics

    18:00 – Picking the Perfect Medium

    24:00 – Crafting Brand Narratives That Resonate with Customers

    27:16 - The Difference Between Internal and External Missions

    30:21 – Case Study: Comparison Between a Narrative-driven Brand and One Without Storytelling.

    35:02 - The Impact of Marketing Touchpoints

    38:30 – You Need to Change Your Social Media Manager

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    40 mins
  • Shift Your Brand from LOW Status to HIGH Status in 46 Mins
    Jan 14 2025

    Want to build a premium brand that people are willing to pay more for?

    Brands today need more than great products—they need great storytelling. In this episode, we cover the power of mood boards and how visual storytelling creates high-status brands. From exclusive aesthetics to the importance of association, we break down how top brands are outperforming traditional product promotions with lifestyle-focused content. Don’t miss this masterclass in modern branding strategy!

    Here’s 5 things you can get done faster on Wix Studio:

    ● Scale content with dynamic pages and reusable assets

    ● And integrate with Meta CAPI, Zapier, Google Ads and more in seconds

    ● A/B tests are a given—create them in days, not weeks with intuitive design tools

    ● Connect tracking and analytics tools like GA4 & Semrush in seconds

    ● And manage all your clients’ social media from one dashboard

    All of that right here: https://l.marketingexamined.com/wixpo


    📱Follow Us On Social:

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    Instagram

    Alex https://www.instagram.com/alexgarcia_atx/

    Brian: https://www.instagram.com/brian_blum/

    Twitter

    www.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atx

    www.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

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    Want Alex to develop your brand's content strategy? Apply to work with us here: form.typeform.com/to/FeHceWpg

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    📈Growth Playbooks, Directly To Your Inbox

    For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed at

    https://www.marketingexamined.com

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    🎥Checkout Brians Content Agency

    https://www.nibble.studio

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    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 What You Should Expect for this Episode: Mood Board Branding & High-Status vs. Low-Status Branding

    4:34 Early Days of Social Media Content Creation

    06:08 Product Obsession to Lifestyle Obsession Shift

    07:00 Role of Association in Content Strategy

    09:42 Case Study: Nude Project

    11:38 ALD: A Dream Moodboard

    12:35 Creating an Aspirational Mood Board

    13:48 A Quick Advice for Marketers

    14:22 How the Mood Board Guides Your Content Decisions

    17:00 The Importance of Titles in Social Media Videos

    18:42 The Three Types of Video Hooks Explained

    21:40 Does Linkedin Work for Content?

    27:33 Exclusivity in High-Status Brands: How to Justify Your Price Point

    34:07 Biulding Urgency Through Scarcity

    35:22 Case Study: Saucony x Minted New York

    36:36 Building FOMO to Drive Purchase Behavior With Exclusive Product Releases

    38:00 Enemy Marketing: The Power of Storytelling in Brand Loyalty

    40:40 Why Big Brands Avoid the "Enemy Frame"

    45:30 We're Hiring!

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    47 mins

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