Welcome to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast! 🎙️ Join Jake the Wizard and Mitch Barham in this episode as they dive into marketing trends, business insights, and creative strategies—with a healthy dose of humor to keep things fresh. Whether you’re in the marketing industry or just curious about the latest in digital advertising, this episode has something for everyone. 💼 Here’s what we’re covering today: 🔥 Explosive Marketing in Las Vegas: See how the Tropicana demolition transformed into a viral marketing event with drones and fireworks. 🐾 Crocs for Dogs?! Yes, you read that right. Crocs and BarkBox team up for a wild new product line that has tails wagging. ⚖️ Google Under Pressure: The DOJ’s attempt to break up Google is heating up, with potential ripple effects for other tech giants. 📈 Google Competitor Ads & AI Overviews: Discover Google’s latest ad placement strategies—and why AI overview ads might be shaking up search trustworthiness. 📬 The Return of Direct Mail: Physical mail is back and better than ever! Amazon’s toy catalog sparks a trend in personalized direct mail that brands need to watch. 🧩 Seven Minutes in Heaven – Website Review Segment: This week, we review a power tool site that’s pushing boundaries. Tune in for top UX and design insights you can use on your own site! 💡 Additional Insights • Why direct mail is making a strong comeback and how brands can leverage it • The fine line in ad placements—how close is too close to your competitor? • Tips for driving conversions through personalized customer interactions If you’re new to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast, get ready for marketing tips, industry updates, and plenty of laughs. From SEO trends to ad hacks, this show has what you need to thrive in digital marketing. 📢 Takeaways from Today’s Episode Las Vegas shows how to capture attention with creative marketing Direct mail is evolving with AI and personalization—don’t miss the boat! Google’s ads above competitor reviews could change your PPC strategy 📅 Subscribe to the Hold My Beard Marketing Podcast for more expert insights, marketing strategies, and digital trends every week! 📢 Get Involved: 💬 Have a marketing question? Drop it in the comments, and we might feature it in the next episode! 🚀 Want your website reviewed in our Seven Minutes in Heaven segment? Share your link below! 📧 Connect with Us: Jake ‘The Wizard’: @thewizardmarketing Mitch: @beardpreneur For exclusive growth strategies, join our mastermind at teachme4m.com. Enjoyed the episode? Give it a thumbs up, share with fellow marketers, and hit subscribe! 🎉