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Sep 16, 2024

What to Think: VentureBeat's Weekly Technology Podcast

Episode Overview

  • Podcast episode: "The CMO's Dilemma"
  • Hosts: Dylan Tweeney and Stuart Rogers
  • Guest: Michael Williams, Chief Marketing Officer for Grand Prix of America
  • Sponsor: Viant

Topics Discussed

  1. Tech News Highlights

    • U.S. Internet Ad Revenue

      • Ad revenue increased by 60% in Q1 2015 ($13.3 billion market)
      • Growth attributed to digital marketing and increased screen availability
      • Programmatic ad networks driving down costs per thousand impressions

    • Mobile Advertising Trends

      • Mobile ads showing 7x more engagement and 4x more customers than traditional ads
      • Video ads generate 5x the engagement of static ads
      • Mobile ad opportunity gap of $25 billion due to underutilization by brands
      • Disney cited as an example of successful mobile engagement

    • Google Photos Update

      • Revamped as a standalone product, previously Google Plus Photos
      • Offers features like automatic story creation and animated GIFs
      • Some features like the 'eraser' and 'smile' functions have been removed
      • Discussion on cloud-based service dependability

  2. Interview: Michael Williams - Formula One in America

    • Marketing Challenges in the U.S.

      • Formula One as a lifestyle brand, targeting affluent and educated audiences
      • Comparison with NASCAR and the unique offering of Formula One
      • Strategic market positioning in New York and New Jersey
      • Formula One's global brand presence

    • Personalization in Marketing

      • Importance of data-driven personalization for effective marketing
      • Tailoring communication to specific audience needs and behaviors
      • Strategy for maintaining engagement beyond the initial event
      • Use of various channels (email, social media, etc.) for ongoing communication

    • Customer Engagement

      • Challenges of engaging a diverse audience, especially younger demographics
      • Importance of cross-screen communication
      • Maintaining a two-way dialogue with consumers to avoid "Creepyville"
      • Role of a CMO evolving into a Chief Engagement Officer

    • Event Strategy and Brand Experience

      • Importance of delivering a fulfilling brand experience
      • Building long-term relationships with event attendees
      • Leveraging Formula One's luxury brand status to attract audiences

Closing Remarks

  • No confirmed date for the first Formula One race in the U.S.
  • Follow Michael Williams on Twitter for updates: @M_P_Williams
  • Encouragement to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes for future content

Additional Resources

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