Casual Fridays Podcast

Did you know improv can help you with creativity, brainstorming, building teamwork, and more? In this episode, Tyler is joined by Chris Trew from Hell Yes Creative to discuss how improv can help any person and organization. Chris has over 14 years of experience performing comedy and improve and has collaborated with top brands such as the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Direct download: 249_12.28.2020_Chris_Trew.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:29pm PDT

In this episode, Tyler's joined by LeadPages brand evangelist Bob Sparkins. Bob shares with you how to build a website on a budget, necessary elements of a website and landing pages, plus some common mistakes to avoid. Have a question for a future episode? Be sure to connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now! 

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Direct download: CFP_248_-_Bob_Sparkins.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:37pm PDT

In this episode, Tyler shares with you why brands should not ignore Instagram Reels and provides seven types of Reels brands can create. Plus, he gives you all the details of FAQ's that are coming to Instagram, the return of Twitter verifications, and Snapchat's announcement of Spotlight. Connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now!

Direct download: CFP_247_11.29.2020.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:42pm PDT

In this episode, Tyler shares with you five ways to build brand authority for your business. Plus, he gives you all the details of Twitter's Fleets, tells you the impact of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and what it means for marketers, and much more. He also answers listener questions on how to connect with Facebook support, tips on creating a privacy policy and terms of service for a website, and tools to go live on Facebook. Connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now!

Direct download: CFP_246_11.21.2020.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:09pm PDT

In this episode, Tyler shares with you how to retarget people who engage with your Instagram account, updates you on Instagram's redesign, gives you his thoughts on Parler, and much more. He also answers listener questions on his favorite books, video equipment he recommends, and tools to get that perfect Instagram grid. Connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now!

Direct download: CFP_245_11.14.2020.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:51am PDT

In this episode, Tyler shares with you everything you need to know about getting started with TikTok for Business, some new products By TripAdvisor for restaurants and hotels, and more. He also answers listener questions on LinkedIn and handling challenging clients. Connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now!

Direct download: CFP_244.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:13pm PDT

In this episode, Tyler shares with you some updates to Facebook's Ads Manager that is welcoming news for e-commerce marketers and brands, some new products that Facebook is working on that could be bad news for NextDoor and Wix, and more. He also answers listener questions on photo and video editing tools, pricing for ad management, and a tool for scheduling meetings. Connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now!

Direct download: CFP_243.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:17am PDT

In this episode, Tyler shares with you what Facebook's Messenger API means for brands and businesses, how an update to Facebook Ads is long overdue, breaks down a recent Pew Research Center study on Twitter, and more. He also answers listener questions on Yelp's algorithm, live events, and content calendars. Connect with Tyler on Instagram @tylerjanderson and if you're new to the show, subscribe now!

Direct download: CFP_242_10.21.2020.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:33pm PDT

This year has wreaked havoc on so many businesses, Casual Fridays included. If you've been a longtime listener of the podcast, you know that a large chunk of our business came from the hospitality and tourism industry. In today's episode, Tyler reflects on the past year and what he did at Casual Fridays to survive this nightmare.

Plus, some thoughts on TikTok's growth, Facebook updates, and more.

Direct download: CFP_241_10.16.2020.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:52am PDT

Are you interested in starting a new business? Or working for yourself?

If so, you'll want to check out this podcast interview we had with Aiden Durham from 180 Law Co. LLC, also known as prominent YouTuber All Up In Yo Business.

I met Aiden on a whim when I was doing some research on some investments I was doing, and I came across her YouTube channel and I was impressed. I knew I had to introduce her to my audience. Especially with this pandemic of COVID-19 that we're all dealing with.

Listen, I get it. Now more than ever is the time. The time for you to break free and start that business of yours. However, before jumping into the deep end of the pool, I want you to get a (legal) lesson from Aiden. So sit back, buckle up, let's do this!

Direct download: Aiden_Durham.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:07pm PDT

While 2020 is widely known as the year of COVID-19 and much other craziness, TikTok has exploded on the scene. 

Before COVID-19 taking over the year, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Beeing from the San Diego Zoological Society. She shared all the things the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Safari Park were doing with this emerging platform. 

While this interview was recorded way back in March, again apologies for the delay, there still is tons of great information if for you to take in if you're a prominent brand or business or even a local business. 

Check it out! 

Direct download: 239-Jenn-Beening-SDZOO.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:12pm PDT

I know this podcast feed has been silent since the middle of March, right when COVID-19 hit, but we are alive and well. And we're back at it. This is a special announcement from Tyler Anderson to address the lapse of podcast episodes, COVID-19, and more.

Direct download: special_episode_02.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:36pm PDT

For complete information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) please refer to https://coronavirus.gov.

Mitch Jackson, an award-winning California trial attorney, joins Tyler Anderson for this special podcast episode. In this episode, Mitch shares 34-years of legal and business experience to help local businesses make good, smart decisions when faced with unexpected events like the Coronavirus disease. 

Items discussed during this podcast reflect the personal views and opinions of Mitch Jackson and Tyler Anderson, no professional legal advice is given.  If you are seeking legal advice, do your own due diligence as laws vary state to state.

Direct download: Special_Episode_-_Mitch_Jackson_-_COVID19.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:00pm PDT

Would you like to know how to place Instagram Stories Ads for your business?

If you're running Facebook Ads and you select automatic placements within Facebook's ads manager, you may already be running Stories ads without even knowing it.

But, are automatic placements the best type of Stories ads you should be running for your business?

This week on the Casual Fridays Podcast we dive into Instagram Stories Ads, the various ways in which you can place them, and best practices to get the most out of your Instagram Stories Ads.

Direct download: 238-Janet-Johnson.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:31am PDT

Would you say when it comes to your website, landing pages, and social media graphics, you've optimized their design for conversions? Odds are you haven't. And if you think you have, you probably haven't.

All too often, brands and businesses over-think and over-complicate their designs to what they want and feel is "on-brand" and sacrifice a positive visual experience for their target audiences. As a result, this leads to high bounce rates on websites, under-performing ad campaigns, and ultimately lower conversions.

This week on the podcast, we talk with conversion obsessed design expert, Joana Galvão, who shares with us about her branding triad, the most significant mistakes brands are making with design, and what elements are a must in designs that convert.

Direct download: 237_-_Joana_Galvao.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:26am PDT

Wouldn't it be great if you only had to do a limited amount of marketing because your customers did all of it for you? Of course, it would.

While it didn't happen overnight, through a fans-first mentality, the Savannah Bananas are doing just that. This college summer baseball team (almost ten leagues removed from MLB) has crushed it by not putting their baseball team first, but their fan experience instead. As a result, they have year-over-year sellouts, a loyal fan base, and have become one of the hottest stories in sports entertainment.

So sit back, buckle up, and listen to Jesse Cole, owner of the Savanah Bananas, share this epic story.

 

Direct download: Jesse_Cole.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:51pm PDT

Would you like to learn tips and suggestions to systemize your business, marketing initiatives, or social media marketing strategy?

If there are any frequently repeated tasks or standard operating procedures within your company (like social media marketing), you likely can leverage or build a system to easily repeat it.

Whether you are a business owner, a marketing team, or a social media manager, there undoubtedly are many tasks where you can develop systems to systemize your business and make your life easier. Additionally, when implemented correctly, you'll likely save yourself time, resources, and money.

Today on the Casual Fridays Podcast, I'm joined by Jamie Palmer of Outlier Marketing Group. Building systems comes naturally to Jamie. Over the years, she has been continuously researching and studying what makes systems successful and has been implementing them for years within her business.

Whether it's a system for content creation, social media marketing, or team-building, Jamie has a system in place for it all.

So sit back. Buckle up. Let's do this!

Direct download: 235_Jamie_Palmer.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:50pm PDT

Would you say you’re successful when it comes to Facebook ad testing?

If you’re running Facebook Ads or Instagram ads, and you’re one of those marketers out there that feel, “Facebook ads don’t work,” then you likely don’t have a Facebook ads problem; you have a Facebook ad testing problem.

For many marketers that struggle with Facebook Ads, it comes down to their misunderstanding of the ad platform and strategies and tactics they can implement when creating ads.

To run efficient and effective ads, it all comes down to testing. On this week’s episode of the Casual Fridays Podcast, I’m joined by Facebook Ads trainer and expert, Tara Zirker, from Successful Ads Club.

Tara shares with you the importance of testing your ads, her Facebook ads testing philosophy, and five things marketers should test with their Facebook ads.

So sit back, buckle up, let’s do this!

Direct download: 234_-_Tara_Zirker.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:30am PDT

Are you looking to tap into the power of influencer marketing? Are you struggling to know what works and what doesn't work with Influencer Marketing?

On this week's episode of the Casual Fridays Podcast, Tyler's joined by Tina Madera, of 1-800 Flowers, and she shares with you all how they're crushing it with Influencer Marketing.

Direct download: 233_-_Tiana_Madera.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:23pm PDT

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