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Straight Shot

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Straight Shot is a podcast where we discuss how marketing impacts everyday life. Marketing is everywhere. It surrounds your life - from what you eat to what you wear and where you go. It is a vital part of any and all business. Let’s discuss the world of marketing and business as it influences everyday life, with the staff of Atlanta marketing agency, Reformation Productions and guests as they give it to us straight.

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Episodes

Social Media 401: Influencer Strategies for Business

April 09, 2021 17:55 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Join us for the next installment of the Social Media series. Today, Social Media 401: Influencer Strategies for Business on Straight Shot marketing podcast.

Social Media 401: Influencer Strategies for Business

April 09, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 416 MB Video

Join us for the next installment of the Social Media series. Today, Social Media 401: Influencer Strategies for Business on Straight Shot marketing podcast.  

Why Hire A Social Media Manager ? | Social Media 205

March 26, 2021 16:30 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Hello, and welcome to why on earth would I need a social media manager? I don't want to hire anyone. I could do it myself. My nephew is 17 and they could do it for me for free that's. Right today, we are stamping out ignorance answering questions and laying down some truth as to why you might want to consider hiring a social media manage for your business on today's straight shot, marketing podcast, welcome back everyone. My name is not Steve Harvey, and I'm not the guy from tool time or R...

Why Hire A Social Media Manager | Social Media 205

March 26, 2021 16:25 - 23 minutes - 161 MB Video

Hello, and welcome to why on earth would I need a social media manager? I don't want to hire anyone. I could do it myself. My nephew is 17 and they could do it for me for free that's. Right today, we are stamping out ignorance answering questions and laying down some truth as to why you might want to consider hiring a social media manage for your business on today's straight shot, marketing podcast, welcome back everyone. My name is not Steve Harvey, and I'm not the guy from tool time or R...

Social Media 201: Strategies for Business

February 25, 2021 16:30 - 22 minutes - 156 MB Video

Join us as we discuss Social Media 201: social media strategies for business

Social Media 201: Strategies for Business

February 25, 2021 16:30 - 22 minutes - 156 MB Video

Join us as we discuss Social Media 201: social media strategies for business

Superbowl LV Commercial Commentary

February 15, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 595 MB Video

Join us as we discuss the commercials from 2021's Superbowl LV.

What Is Branding

January 26, 2021 19:52 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Join us today as we discuss Brandling in a purposeful overview of what it really is, if you have it, why you need it, and how it's used on today's Straight Shot Marketing podcast.

What's Is Branding

January 26, 2021 19:47 - 56 minutes - 390 MB Video

Join us today as we discuss Brandling in a purposeful overview of what it really is, if you have it, why you need it, and how it's used on today's Straight Shot Marketing podcast.

Social Media 101

November 17, 2020 14:34 - 1 hour - 501 MB Video

Join us as we continue in our Social Media series. This week, we discuss the basic that business owners and social media managers need to know about using Social Media for their business. Straight Shot marketing podcast is available on the Straight Shot marketing podcast app in your smart phone's app store, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart radio, straightshot.net, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

Social Media 101

November 17, 2020 13:20 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Join us as we continue in our Social Media series. This week, we discuss the basic that business owners and social media managers need to know about using Social Media for their business. Straight Shot marketing podcast is available on the Straight Shot marketing podcast app in your smart phone's app store, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart radio, straightshot.net, or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

Discussing The Social Dilemma from Netflix

October 26, 2020 22:12 - 32 minutes - 225 MB Video

Today, we start the new Social Media Series will a discussion on the new Netflix release "the social dilemma." What does that movie mean for the business community? Who's "the bad guy"? What's the problem? What will our customers do?

Discussing The Social Dilemma from Netflix

October 26, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 30.8 MB

AUDIO ONLY VERSION - Today, we start the new Social Media Series will a discussion on the new Netflix release "the social dilemma." What does that movie mean for the business community? Who's "the bad guy"? What's the problem? What will our customers do?

Accepting Change In Business

October 13, 2020 15:25 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

A new episode where B. Zachary Bennett gives us the 6 keys for making changes in your business, why businesses adopt and implement change, and how to overcome the fears and opposition of making changes as a company.

Accepting Change in Business

October 13, 2020 15:21 - 1 hour - 440 MB Video

A new episode where B. Zachary Bennett gives us the 6 keys for making changes in your business, why businesses adopt and implement change, and how to overcome the fears and opposition of making changes as a company.

What's Your Budget

October 01, 2020 14:02 - 128 MB Video

In this episode, we discuss marketing budgets. Gain valuable insight from the marketing agency's side of the table. Specifically we diwscuss: Why agencies ask for a marketing budget Why many business owners don't feel comfortable providing one. How to determine what your marketing budget should be Outline and Section Markers: Confusion & The Importance Of Marketing Why 'What's your budget" feels difficult to answer Discomfort What goes into your marketing budget How to determine...

What's Your Budget

September 29, 2020 21:11 - 51 minutes - 50.6 MB

In this episode, we discuss marketing budgets. Gain valuable insight from the marketing agency's side of the table. Specifically we diwscuss: Why agencies ask for a marketing budget Why many business owners don't feel comfortable providing one. How to determine what your marketing budget should be Outline and Section Markers: Confusion & The Importance Of Marketing Why 'What's your budget" feels difficult to answer Discomfort What goes into your marketing budget How to determine...

Immersive Experiences For Brands

September 13, 2020 22:18 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Join us as we discuss Immersive Experiences for Brands. What are they? Can you use this tool on the local level? How do they impact the Travel Agency industry? With special guest Lisa Lacey from JoyFul Journeys travel agency. 

Immersive Experiences For Brands

September 13, 2020 22:18 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Join us as we discuss Immersive Experiences for Brands. What are they? Can you use this tool on the local level? How do they impact the Travel Agency industry? With special guest Lisa Lacey from JoyFul Journeys travel agency. 

All About Logo Design

August 26, 2020 02:08 - 1 hour - 547 MB Video

Join us, as we discuss Logo Design from start to finish in very in-depth details for both designers and business owners, on today's Straight Shot marketing podcast.

All About Logo Design - Audio Version

August 26, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

Audio Version - Join us, as we discuss Logo Design from start to finish in very in-depth details for both designers and business owners, on today's Straight Shot marketing podcast.

UI/UX: The Importance Of Web Design

August 11, 2020 16:34 - 1 hour - 502 MB Video

Join us as we discuss UI / UX and the importance of web design in business communications with special guest, designer and UX supervisor, Frank Scott.

UI/UX:The Importance Of Web Design - audio only

August 10, 2020 13:38 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

AUDIO VERSION: Join us as we discuss UI / UX and the importance of web design in business communications with special guest, designer and UX supervisor, Frank Scott.

Married To Marketing | Straight Shot Marketing Podcast

July 27, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 167 MB Video

Join us as we discuss Zachary's new book "Married To Marketing, a relationship guide to business" on today's Straight Shot marketing podcast. Book available  on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3j90PVd or at https://BZacharyBennett.com/M2M

Married To Marketing - Audio Version

July 27, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Join us as we discuss Zachary's new book "Married To Marketing, a relationship guide to business" on today's Straight Shot marketing podcast. Book available  on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3j90PVd or at https://BZacharyBennett.com/M2M

Pt4 of Small Business Start-up Up: SCORE

July 10, 2020 22:12 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MB

AUDIO VERSION: Join us as we conclude our Small Business Start-up series with special guest BIll Foust from SCORE.

Pt. 4 of the Small Business Start Up Series: SCORE

July 10, 2020 22:08 - 38 minutes - 268 MB Video

Join us as we conclude our Small Business Start Up series with special guest Bill Foust from SCORE

Local Marketing on Straight Shot Marketing Podcast

June 29, 2020 12:58 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

AUDIO VERSION : Join us as we discuss Local Marketing on Straight Shot Marketing Podcast

Local Marketing on Straight Shot Marketing Podcast

June 29, 2020 12:57 - 34 minutes - 237 MB Video

Join us as we discuss the viewer topic of LOCAL MARKETING on today's straight shot marketing podcast.

Chamber of Commerce: Part 3 of Small Business Start Up series

June 16, 2020 15:15 - 43 minutes - 41.2 MB

Join us as we explore the Chamber of Commerce with special guest Cally D'Angelo from the Gwinnett Chamber on today's Straight Shot marketing podcast. https://straightshot.net

PT3: Small Business Start Up Series

June 16, 2020 15:10 - 43 minutes - 304 MB Video

Join us as we explore the Chamber of Commerce with special guest Cally D'Angelo from the Gwinnett Chamber on today's Straight Shot marketing podcast. Available wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts. HTTPS://straightshot.net

Small Business Start Up; Pt2: The SBDC

June 01, 2020 12:51 - 56 minutes - 389 MB Video

Join us for our second installment to the Small Business Start Up Series. This episode features SBDC Business Consultant Benny StaRomana. Join us as we discuss the Small Business Development Center, a valuable resource to the business community.

Q&A #2 with Straight Shot Marketing Podcast

May 18, 2020 04:20 - 1 hour - 432 MB Video

Join us for our second Question and Answer session with the hosts of Straight Shot marketing podcast. Click the gift icon for bonus level content in the Straight Shot Marketing App available in your smart phone's app store.

Q and A Session #2 | Straight Shot Marketing Podcast

May 18, 2020 02:12 - 1 hour - 58 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Join us for the second Question and Answer session with the hosts of Straight Shot Marketing Podcast. 

COVID-19: Returning To Work

May 05, 2020 04:15 - 52 minutes - 367 MB Video

Join us as we discuss the country going back to work after the Corona Virus Pandemic on today's Straight Shot Marketing Podcast.  

COVID-19: Returning To Work

May 04, 2020 14:58 - 40 seconds - 660 KB

AUDIO VERSION: Join us as we discuss the country going back to work after the Corona Virus Pandemic on today's Straight Shot Marketing Podcast.

Better Call Saul: A Journey In Branding

April 17, 2020 19:43 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

AUDIO VERSION - We are all binging TV during the stay-at-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us as we explore the marketing and branding lessons from the hit TV show, BETTER CALL SAUL.

Better Call Saul: A Journey In Branding

April 17, 2020 19:41 - 47 minutes - 326 MB Video

We are all binging TV during the stay-at-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us as we explore the marketing and branding lessons from the hit TV show, BETTER CALL SAUL.

COVID-19: Business Must Go On

April 04, 2020 03:03 - 34 minutes - 238 MB Video

So many businesses are being affected by the pandemic for Corona virus that we are interrupting our series to bring you a special episode with information on what businesses should be doing during this time. May it bring you value.   At the app, click [ ] to make full screen. Also available in HD at https://youtu.be/UeaCJ95J6wk

COVID-19: Business Must Go On

April 04, 2020 02:33 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

AUDIO VERSION - So many businesses are being affected by the pandemic for Corona virus that we are interrupting our series to bring you a special episode with information on what businesses should be doing during this time. May it bring you value.  

Building Your Foundation - Small Business Start Up Series; Part One

March 19, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Join us for part one of our new series that discusses the things that small businesses need to know during the early stages of starting their business and the building of their foundation. Ma 7:24-27

Building Your Foundation - Small Business Start Up Series; Part One

March 19, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 442 MB Video

Join us for part one of our new series that discusses the things that small businesses need to know during the early stages of starting their business and the building of their foundation. Ma 7:24-27

The Rise and Fall of Atari

March 06, 2020 17:07 - 1 hour - 438 MB Video

Atari is the video game icon that was first to rule the home video game market. Let's discuss their history to see what business and marketing lessons we can learn from their story. Available in UHD at https://youtu.be/KX-AWCme2PY In the Straight Shot Marketing Podcast app, press [ ] in the upper right hand corner to view full screen.

The Rise and Fall of Atari

March 06, 2020 13:54 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Atari is the video game icon that was first to rule the home video game market. Let's discuss their history to see what business and marketing lessons we can learn from their story. Available in UHD at https://youtu.be/KX-AWCme2PY

Podcasting for Businesses

February 21, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 518 MB Video

Everyone has heard that Podcasting is the newest frontier in business. So let's talk about it. What is a podcast? How can businesses get into the realm of podcasting? What are the options? Should they? Why or why not? Available in UHD at https://youtu.be/e1TdUINkntI In the Straight Shot app, click [ ] in the top right-hand corner for full screen video.

2020 Superbowl Commercial Commentary

February 10, 2020 14:18 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Our annual industry tradition of watching the nation's number one football game just to see how the companies showcase their brands as they release their latest and greatest commercials on the broadcast. Join us as we discuss what we thought - the good, the bad, and the huh?   Available in HD Video at: https://youtu.be/EWlnFm9rIT8

2020 Superbowl Commercial Commentary

February 10, 2020 14:18 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Our annual industry tradition of watching the nation's number one football game just to see how the companies showcase their brands as they release their latest and greatest commercials on the broadcast. Join us as we discuss what we thought - the good, the bad, and the huh?   Available in HD Video at: https://youtu.be/EWlnFm9rIT8

Lessons From Coca-Cola Part 6; Out-of-the-box - audio version

January 24, 2020 23:17 - 29 minutes - 28 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Today is our final episode in the Lessons From Coca-Cola series. We've walked with them through their history, pulling valuable marketing lessons that are still relative to business today. In this episode, we wrap up the Coke experience by discussing a few more creative marketing adventures. Available in HD at https://youtu.be/-xS8hbOW-10

Lessons From Coca-Cola: Part 6; Out-of-the-box Campaigns

January 24, 2020 23:12 - 29 minutes - 207 MB Video

Today is our final episode in the Lessons From Coca-Cola series. We've walked with them through their history, pulling valuable marketing lessons that are still relative to business today. In this episode, we wrap up the Coke experience by discussing a few more creative marketing adventures. Available in HD at https://youtu.be/-xS8hbOW-10 On the Straight Shot app, click [ ] on the top right of the screen for full screen.

Lessons From Coca-Cola: Part 5; Cola Wars - audio version

January 10, 2020 23:30 - 50 minutes - 49.3 MB

AUDIO VERSION - Today, we discuss the famous Cola Wars and the uprising of Pepsi Cola. We'll explore how the competitors have differentiated themselves in the marketplace, the famous launch of New Coke and its impact on the lives of consumers everywhere. Also available in HD at https://youtu.be/HbKv09Cx-jM