In the Season 2 premiere of "The Black Box of Media Podcast," host Aleisha McCall dives into unlocking hidden drivers of tourism demand with marketing powerhouse Kim McConnie, Group Executive Marketing Lead at Tourism and Events Queensland. Discover expert tips and actionable strategies that transform tourism campaigns into measurable results. From smart targeting to leveraging user-generated content and sustainability messaging, this episode delivers practical insights to boost profitability and drive business growth.
Kim shares her expertise on how data-backed decisions, emotional connections, and innovative partnerships fuel destination marketing success in 2025 and beyond. Learn how to optimise ad budgets, enhance ROAS, and implement continuous optimisation strategies for greater impact. Whether you're a CMO, marketing manager, or business owner, this episode is packed with insights to sharpen your media strategies and elevate your brand.
Hit subscribe, share your biggest takeaway, and explore future episodes for more strategies to make media work harder for your business. Don't miss this valuable conversation designed to inspire and empower!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Kim McConnie, Executive Marketing Lead at Tourism Queensland
02:48 - Segmenting 90% of Australians
06:24 - Bluey's World: Tangibilising Success
11:41 - Measuring Influence Beyond Clicks
18:00 - Resurgence of User Generated Content
22:52 - Exciting Emerging Formats in Marketing
26:13 - Attribution: Fixing the Click Model
30:41 - Sustainability's Impact on Destination Choice
34:27 - Connect with Kim and TEQ
34:54 - Subscribe for More Value
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Learn what drives high-performance media. Subscribe and visit The Black Box of Media page to apply these strategies to grow your brand .
Season 2 of The Black Box of Media podcast is here, and we're lifting the lid on the hidden strategies behind high-performance media advertising.
This season, host Aleisha McCall sits down with leading CMOs and marketing innovators to reveal how world-class brands are:
- Balancing creativity, data, and technology to drive measurable results
- Using AI, automation, and Martech to scale smarter, not harder
- Crafting customer journeys that convert across every channel
- Building agile, future-ready marketing teams that fuel growth
No jargon. No fluff. Just insider insights and actionable strategies you can put to work immediately.
Whether you’re a CMO, Marketing Manager, or business leader, Season 2 gives you the competitive edge to cut through the noise, make sharper decisions, and transform insights into impact.
New episodes drop every second Tuesday at 8am starting 21 October.
Subscribe and visit The Black Box of Media page to start turning these insights into action.
Questions about the podcast? Connect with us at getbetterresults@ultimateedgecommunications.com.au
Unlock the secrets to full funnel marketing success in Episode 05 of "The Black Box of Media Podcast." Join host Aleisha McCall and special guest Liana Ling as they reveal expert tips, smart targeting techniques, and continuous optimisation strategies to drive 10X results for your media campaigns. Learn how to align your team, structure high-performing funnels, and leverage platforms like Meta and Google to maximise ROAS, boost profitability, and scale your business growth.
This episode dives into overcoming common pitfalls in lead generation and tracking, creating an omnichannel experience, and the importance of planning ahead for key sales periods like Black Friday. Discover how micro-optimisations and a disciplined testing approach can help achieve your benchmarks while staying focused on the ultimate goal—delivering measurable success.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start implementing strategies that work, this episode is your ultimate guide. Don't miss out on actionable insights to make your ad budget work harder. Subscribe now for more high-impact strategies, and let’s keep unlocking the black box of media together!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Marketers Struggle with Full Funnel Marketing
05:02 - Strategic Management of Full Funnel Marketing
07:38 - Successful Full Funnel Marketing Campaign Example
13:18 - Creating and Refining a High Performing Funnel
16:57 - Defining Your Marketing Objectives
17:40 - Leveraging Platform Algorithms for Results
22:20 - Take Action
23:24 - Outro
Unlock the secrets to ROI mastery with The Black Box of Media Podcast - Episode 04! Join host Aleisha McCall and marketing expert Dr. Lorel Colgin as they share expert tips, actionable strategies, and real-world insights to help you maximise your ad budget, boost profitability, and drive business growth. Discover how small, consistent improvements can create game-changing results, even on a lean budget. Learn how the Children's Medical Research Institute achieved record-breaking success through smart targeting, continuous optimisation strategies, and innovative media partnerships. From enhancing ROAS benchmarks to leveraging creative campaigns like Jeans for Genes, this episode is packed with practical advice for CMOs, marketing managers, and business owners striving to unlock growth potential.
Explore strategies to improve tracking, integrate online and offline channels, and delight audiences at every stage of the funnel. Whether you're aiming to enhance your marketing impact or refine your media buying approach, this episode equips you with the tools to succeed.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation filled with data-driven solutions and proven tactics. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode to support results-driven marketing! Let’s unlock the black box of media together.
#roidigitalmarketing #digitalmarketingroi #ppcroi #socialmediamarketing #returnonadspend#leadgeneration #emailmarketing #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #whatisroi
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to The Black Box of Media Podcast - Episode 04
01:02 - Charity Success: Record-Breaking Results
01:45 - Introducing Dr. Lorel Colgin
03:07 - Understanding the Jeans for Genes Campaign
06:22 - 1% Improvements in Media Strategy
07:52 - Tracking Customer Journey Effectively
12:43 - Big Impact on a Small Budget
15:48 - Importance of Early Awareness Advertising
17:20 - Video Insight: Long-Form Content Benefits
20:15 - Low Budget, High Impact Marketing
23:50 - Planning for Extraordinary Campaign Results
26:25 - Complete Picture of Campaign Performance
29:38 - Key Levers at Each Funnel Stage
30:16 - Words of Wisdom from Dr. Lorel Colgin
34:50 - Advice for Marketing Managers
35:46 - Thank You for Listening
36:40 - Subscribe, Review, and Share
Discover expert tips to unlock growth potential and scale your startup like a pro in Episode 03 of The Black Box of Media Podcast. Hosted by Aleisha McCall of Ultimate Edge Communications, this episode dives deep into the secrets behind scaling a business, boosting profitability, and competing against industry giants. Learn smart targeting techniques, actionable strategies for continuous optimisation, and the importance of strategic media investments to maximise ROAS and drive business growth.
Special guest Stephen Deveraux-Stanford, a renowned multi-business founder and disruptive brand builder, shares his journey of transforming Ivory Coat from a small-scale startup into an iconic household name. Gain insights into the "test and learn" approach, leveraging media to support distributors, and overcoming challenges with limited ad budgets. This episode is packed with practical advice and real-world benchmarks that will equip you to refine your strategies and achieve measurable results.
Whether you're a business owner, marketing manager, or entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to push boundaries and think differently about advertising and business growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your approach and stay ahead in competitive markets.If you found this valuable, subscribe for more high-impact conversations, share with your network, and leave a review. Stay tuned as we continue unlocking the black box of media with expert insights and strategies tailored for success.
#hubspot #emailmarketing #hubspotmarketing #leadgeneration #socialmediamarketing#emailmarketing #leadgeneration #digitalmarketing #marketinganalytics #socialmediamarketing
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to the Black Box of Media
01:01 - Introducing Stephen Deveraux Stanford, Founder of Ivory Coat
03:16 - Key Milestones in Ivory Coat’s Journey
07:34 - Advice for First-Time Media Campaign Founders
10:06 - How Ivory Coat Started
11:13 - Building Confidence in Digital Marketing
18:20 - Approach to Testing and Learning
18:40 - Importance of Media and Advertising
21:55 - Importance of Sampling and First-Party Data
25:36 - Creating a Seamless Consumer Experience
27:38 - Using Media Advertising to Support Distributors
33:25 - Understanding Your Market and Product Winners
34:40 - Importance of a Feedback Loop
36:55 - Understanding Your Sales Process
40:41 - Failing Fast and Learning from It
45:20 - Competing with Industry Giants
48:11 - Summary of Key Takeaways
48:45 - OUTRO
Join Aleisha McCall and marketing expert Rosie Rissetto in Episode 02 of The Black Box of Media as they unlock high-performance media strategies designed to boost profitability and drive business growth.
Discover expert tips on balancing performance, brand, and innovation while mastering continuous optimisation strategies to make your ad budget work harder. Rosie shares invaluable insights from her extensive career, touching on ROAS benchmarks, smart targeting techniques, and how to win big in the attention economy.
This episode dives into actionable strategies for navigating the messy middle of the customer journey, building impactful campaigns, and fostering a test-and-learn mindset. From maximising agency partnerships to leveraging data-driven decisions while trusting intuition, this session is packed with proven techniques to fuel growth and enhance your media funnel.Whether you're a CMO, marketing manager, or business owner, this conversation delivers the tools you need to unlock growth potential and achieve measurable results.
Don’t miss out—subscribe to The Black Box of Media Podcast for more episodes featuring industry leaders and actionable strategies.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
03:26 - Balancing Brand and Performance Strategies
07:14 - Winning the Attention Battle in Marketing
11:38 - Strategies for Success in the Messy Middle
14:44 - Data vs Instinct: Trusting Numbers and Gut Feelings
20:44 - Building a Test and Learn Culture in Business
24:34 - Maximising Agency Partnerships for Growth
27:56 - Importance of Website Optimisation for Media Performance
31:10 - The Impact of One Small Change on Marketing
34:00 - Staying Ahead of the Curve in Marketing Trends
37:30 - Key Takeaways from Rosie Risetto's Insights
38:07 - Outro
Discover expert tips to unlock AI for marketing success in this debut episode of "The Black Box of Media Podcast," hosted by Aleisha McCall. Featuring Liana Ling, a leading authority in online marketing, this episode dives into actionable strategies for integrating AI and automation into your business to optimise ad budgets, boost profitability, and improve ROAS. Learn how to approach AI confidently, streamline workflows, and leverage tools for smarter targeting and continuous optimisation.Liana shares her insights on creating efficient testing strategies, managing overwhelm, and setting up your CRM for seamless marketing automation.
Whether you’re a CMO, marketing manager, or business owner, this episode provides practical advice to unlock growth potential and achieve measurable results. Don’t miss Aleisha McCall’s expert guidance and Liana Ling’s cutting-edge strategies to transform your media advertising efforts.
Subscribe now for more game-changing insights and actionable strategies to drive business growth and stay ahead in the evolving world of AI and media.
#aiautomationagency #leadgeneration #emailmarketing #aiautomation #marketingautomation#mediabuying #leadgeneration #emailmarketing #marketinganalytics #aitools
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Welcome to the Blackbox of Media
01:18 - Introducing Liana Ling
03:27 - Approaching AI and Automation Strategies
09:04 - Testing Your AI Model Effectively
13:39 - AI Tools for Media Advertising and Lead Generation
19:20 - Overcoming AI Overwhelm: Getting Started
23:15 - Setting Up Your CRM for AI Integration
27:36 - Outro
28:25 - End of the Episode
Unlock the secrets to media success with The Black Box of Media Podcast, hosted by Aleisha McCall and brought to you by Ultimate Edge Communications. This powerful new podcast lifts the lid on the hidden strategies behind high-performance advertising.
Launching in May, The Black Box of Media delivers bi-weekly episodes packed with expert interviews, myth-busting insights, and real-world campaign breakdowns. No jargon, no fluff—just actionable advice to help you make media work harder for your business.
From marketing managers to business owners and CMOs, this is your backstage pass to smarter, results-driven advertising.
Watch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Don't miss the premiere—subscribe now and stay ahead of the curve!
First episode drops 6 May. Subscribe to the podcast and don't miss a beat: https://www.ultimateedgecommunications.com.au/the-black-box-of-media-podcast/ Questions about the podcast? Connect with us at getbetterresults@ultimateedgecommunications.com.au
