The Week of January 5, 2024 Marketing and Business News: Marketers’ Biggest Concerns Heading Into 2024
The Week of January 5, 2024 Marketing and Business News: Marketers’ Biggest Concerns Heading Into 2024  
Podcast: Right About Now with Ryan Alford
Published On: Fri Jan 05 2024
Description: Welcome to the first news episode of The Radcast for the week of January 5, 2024! In this 2024 kickoff, we reflect on the evolving tech landscape, discussing marketers' top concerns. From economic uncertainties to AI's rise, CEO-CMO disconnect, and work-from-home challenges, we dissect the trends shaping 2024. Dive into AI chatbots predicting social media and ad tech trends, emerging social media trends, and the impact of the 2024 Olympics on niche sports. Stay tuned for insights on media strategy, the TV vs. digital media debate, and a surprising revelation about Instagram Reels. Excitingly, we're launching Radcast Media Network, offering podcasters strategic insights and services. Sponsored by Vaycay, delivering premium plant-based wellness. Here's to a phenomenal 2024!Ryan and Chris’ reflections on 2024 and Technology Predictions (00:39)Marketers’ biggest concerns heading into 2024 (02:07)https://adage.com/article/year-review/cmo-concerns-heading-2024-2023-year-review/2531701Economic UncertaintyAI’s Rise CEO-CMO DisconnectWork-from-home and In-office BalanceOrganizing TalentNavigating a Fraught Geopolitical LandscapeAI chatbots predict 2024’s hottest trends in social media and ad tech (07:54)https://adage.com/article/digital-marketing-ad-tech-news/ai-chatbots-predict-2024s-hottest-trends-social media-and-ad-tech/2534701AI chat bots predicting 2024's hottest trends in social media and ad techGen Z Marketing AppsFinchHey! VinaFrienderClubhouse Rooms 2.02024 Social Media Trends Predictions (10:19)Niche Neighborhood AppsInterest-Based Micro-CommunitiesSkill-Sharing and Collaboration2024 Olympics Niche Sports (25:23)Media Strategy for Advertisers (27:09)TV vs. Digital MediaConnected TV vs. Private Marketplace ProgrammaticInstagram Reels outperforms TikTok, Facebook for branded video content (27:40)(https://www.marketingdive.com/news/instagram-reels-outperforms-tiktok-facebook-branded-video/703155 / Mickey Mouse copyright expiration inspires horror movies, video games and memes (32:09)https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/mickey-mouse-horror-movie-slasher-trap-public-domain-rcna1318 97 Announcement: Radcast Media Network (35:13)Launching a multi-show media network with shared opportunities, production services, and more.Focus on strategy, branding, monetization, and guest management.Sponsor Promotion: Vaycay: Premium Wellness Products Delivered Straight to You in the US Website: www.RolloffthePain.comPodcast: www.thevaycaypodcast.com If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan’s newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE.  Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding.  Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel  www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.