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Getting Started with NFTs and Web 3The Ins and Outs of Buying and Selling NFTs on Secondary MarketsYou may have finally bought your first NFT project, or you were gifted an NFT by a family member. Now that you have an NFT, you may be wondering how to sell it or how to determine its value.The answer to this question depends on several factors, including the type of NFT you have and the market conditions at the time of sale. If you want to sell an NFT quickly, you can list it on a marketplace such as Open Sea. Marketplaces provide a great way to connect with potential buyers and get your NFT...
2022-08-0946 minGetting Started with NFTs and Web 3Breaking Down NFT Roadmaps, Utility and Claims about CommunityNowadays, the word "community" is thrown around a lot, and it can be easy to dismiss it as a buzzword. But I believe that community is the future of business. That said, I also think that many people confuse community with an audience or following.In this episode of my podcast, I focus on another issue with the community: evaluating the strength of a community and all of the variables that come into play when doing just that. By understanding these variables, businesses can create stronger communities that will benefit everyone involved.Takeaways
Where...
2022-08-0915 minGetting Started with NFTs and Web 3Understanding NFT Smart Contracts and Transaction Fees aka Gas!In this episode, I define the concept of "Minting an NFT." We will also dive into what a smart contract is and why the true power of the NFT isn't the JPEG or the community but rather the code underneath that makes up the smart contract.Additionally, I do my best to paint the picture around cryptocurrency and how we must think of it so that it doesn’t feel like “funny money,” as the true essence of crypto goes far beyond the traditional dollar. Takeaways
I Share why most in the NFT space talk ab...
2022-08-0919 minGetting Started with NFTs and Web 3Setting up the 3 main accounts you need to get crypto, create your NFT wallet and view your NFTsIn this episode, we are getting back to the basics of how to join the NFT community. These types of accounts are the non-negotiables to successful participation. I do my best to simplify the process by sharing what I use and my processes rather than giving all the different options, which is what you can google and find if you need those.Takeaways
My process: MetaMask hot wallet, Coinbase Exchange and Opensea NFT marketplace.
How to successfully hold and transact NFTs.
Learn why crypto exchanges are a must to participate in NFTs right now.
2022-08-0817 min
Getting Started with NFTs and Web 3Getting to know Discord and Twitter: The Home for NFT Communities in 2022In this episode, I am answering the most popular questions we have received over the past week in regards to community and more importantly..Discord. Why are all NFT projects on Discord?What does Discord provide that Twitter doesn't and do we need to be on Twitter?What value does discord provide? Takeaways
Learn our best practices with Discord
How can we as Discord users manage notifications and not get overwhelmed?
What must NFT Projects do differently to build true community within Discord?
Remember to subscribe to our DA...
2022-08-0832 minGetting Started with NFTs and Web 3Getting Started with NFTs with Brian Fanzo host of NFT 365Brought to you by the FIRST DAILY NFT Podcast: NFT 365!Are you looking to get started collecting, investing or launching your own Non-Fungible Token,(NFT's) and learning about Web 3.0 but unsure where to get started? This is the podcast for you, but it's not just for newbies or normies in the NFT space as we are all learning and growing together it doesn't matter if you haven't set up your first wallet or if you've been collecting and splashing around for a couple of months together we are all getting started with NFTs and...
2022-08-0605 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showNO FOMO with Non Fungible Tokens: NFT 365 PodcastBack for another monthly episode of FOMOFanz and on this episode we are curing your fomo around Non Fungible Token by answering the question what has Brian Fanzo been up to? Launched on Nov 11, 2021 is the newest podcast hosted by Brian Fanzo and it's a DAILY podcast that is also minting an NFT 365 days of the year all ending on 11.11.22. Listen to NFT 365 in your favorite podcasting apps or go to: http://NFT365podcast.com Also make sure to check out our creator coin $ADHD at http://adhdcoin.com Join our dis...
2021-12-0616 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showNO FOMO with Non Fungible Tokens: NFT 365 PodcastBack for another monthly episode of FOMOFanz and on this episode we are curing your fomo around Non Fungible Token by answering the question what has Brian Fanzo been up to? Launched on Nov 11, 2021 is the newest podcast hosted by Brian Fanzo and it's a DAILY podcast that is also minting an NFT 365 days of the year all ending on 11.11.22. Listen to NFT 365 in your favorite podcasting apps or go to: http://NFT365podcast.com Also make sure to check out our creator coin $ADHD at http://adhdcoin.com Join our dis...
2021-12-0616 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Creators and Speakers are using Clubhouse to Grow Their BusinessOn this episode I changed it up and bringing to you a fun interview I had recently on Grand Baldwins Speaker Lab podcast where I broke down the tips and tricks I'm using on Clubhouse to grow my business as full time public speaker and content creator. From Speaker Lab: Have you heard of using Clubhouse for your speaking career? Clubhouse is the hottest app right now and it's by invitation-only. Friend of the show, Brian Fanzo, is joining us on today's The Speaker Lab. He's here to talk about what it is, how...
2021-03-1342 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Creators and Speakers are using Clubhouse to Grow Their BusinessOn this episode I changed it up and bringing to you a fun interview I had recently on Grand Baldwins Speaker Lab podcast where I broke down the tips and tricks I'm using on Clubhouse to grow my business as full time public speaker and content creator. From Speaker Lab: Have you heard of using Clubhouse for your speaking career? Clubhouse is the hottest app right now and it's by invitation-only. Friend of the show, Brian Fanzo, is joining us on today's The Speaker Lab. He's here to talk about what it is, how...
2021-03-1342 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showTo Re-Invent The Future We Must Be Asking These QuestionsOn this episode of the FOMOFanz podcast, Brian Fanzo dives into his current soapbox when it comes to re-inventing the future... ---- FOMOFanz is hosted by Brian Fanzo, Digital Futurist & Virtual Keynote Speaker and founder of iSocialFanz and HOST of the FOMO Fanz podcast and Press The Damn Button Podcast Each week Brian will educate, motivate and inspire you the listener curing your Fear Of Missing Out around Digital Marketing, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Public Speaking. ----- Who is Brian Fanzo? Brian Fanzo is a digital f...
2021-01-1112 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showTo Re-Invent The Future We Must Be Asking These QuestionsOn this episode of the FOMOFanz podcast, Brian Fanzo dives into his current soapbox when it comes to re-inventing the future... ---- FOMOFanz is hosted by Brian Fanzo, Digital Futurist & Virtual Keynote Speaker and founder of iSocialFanz and HOST of the FOMO Fanz podcast and Press The Damn Button Podcast Each week Brian will educate, motivate and inspire you the listener curing your Fear Of Missing Out around Digital Marketing, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, Public Speaking. ----- Who is Brian Fanzo? Brian Fanzo is a digital f...
2021-01-1112 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoPTDB: It's time to have helpful conversations about Taboo topics! National Suicide Prevention MonthSPECIAL EPISODE: Recorded on World Suicide Prevention Day..
Nobody likes having conversations about sad or taboo topics but if there’s anything these last 6 months have taught me....
It’s that having the sometimes tough conversations are truly the only way we will make change happen and in this case bring those feeling alone or hopeless into the light to remind them the world is better with them in it!
If you need help, please don’t hesitate to visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Better days lie ahead, You Are Not Alone!
-- Y...
2020-09-1118 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoPTDB: It's time to have helpful conversations about Taboo topics!SPECIAL EPISODE: Recorded on World Suicide Prevention Day..
Nobody likes having conversations about sad or taboo topics but if there’s anything these last 6 months have taught me....
It’s that having the sometimes tough conversations are truly the only way we will make change happen and in this case bring those feeling alone or hopeless into the light to remind them the world is better with them in it!
If you need help, please don’t hesitate to visit SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Better days lie ahead, You Are Not Alone!
-- Y...
2020-09-1118 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showIt's been 168 daysLive #Podcast Recording of #FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show Multistreaming and sponsored by Restream.IO https://restream.io/?ref=PGOMW FOMOFanz began as a selfish content creation method for me. I was already hosting two interview shows, and running two twitter chats, and I had reached a point of live streaming just to live stream was no longer in my brand strategy. But I knew I needed something that would keep me in the live streaming game, but I didn't want to manage another podcast or live show with guests and other people's calendars... So...
2020-08-2835 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showIt's been 168 daysLive #Podcast Recording of #FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show Multistreaming and sponsored by Restream.IO https://restream.io/?ref=PGOMW FOMOFanz began as a selfish content creation method for me. I was already hosting two interview shows, and running two twitter chats, and I had reached a point of live streaming just to live stream was no longer in my brand strategy. But I knew I needed something that would keep me in the live streaming game, but I didn't want to manage another podcast or live show with guests and other people's calendars... So...
2020-08-2835 minPress The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe Journey of Owning Your Niche in College to Growing A Global Events Brand with Will CurranFrom DJing to producing global events Will Curran isn't afraid to mix it up and bring the passion to what he is doing. After discovering his niche and passion for events in college he's stayed the course growing a massive events company but that doesn't mean he hasn't been forced to pivot and his entrepreneur journey is without question a unique one.
Brian is proud to be the President of Team NO Niche but has always preached that if you have a NICHE you should double down and own it and this episode is...
2020-08-1254 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe Journey of Owning Your Niche in College to Growing A Global Events Brand with Will CurranFrom DJing to producing global events Will Curran isn't afraid to mix it up and bring the passion to what he is doing. After discovering his niche and passion for events in college he's stayed the course growing a massive events company but that doesn't mean he hasn't been forced to pivot and his entrepreneur journey is without question a unique one.
Brian is proud to be the President of Team NO Niche but has always preached that if you have a NICHE you should double down and own it and this episode is proof of why and...
2020-08-1254 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe 1 Rule for Press The Damn Button Success!I'm not a huge fan of rules but this is 1 rule that you must embrace or I don't believe you will ever PRESS THE DAMN BUTTON! This rule is so important that I made it a staple of every client project I've ever worked on from influencer marketing to keynote speaking to creating social video campaigns for brands such as SAP, IBM, Dell, and Adobe.
Press The Damn Button Keynote Program: https://brianfanzo.com/pressthedamnbutton-keynote/
In today’s digitally noisy world, people crave an emotional connection to the brands with which they do business. The in...
2020-06-1632 min
Press The DAMN Button with Brian FanzoThe 1 Rule for Press The Damn Button Success!I'm not a huge fan of rules but this is 1 rule that you must embrace or I don't believe you will ever PRESS THE DAMN BUTTON! This rule is so important that I made it a staple of every client project I've ever worked on from influencer marketing to keynote speaking to creating social video campaigns for brands such as SAP, IBM, Dell, and Adobe.
Press The Damn Button Keynote Program: https://brianfanzo.com/pressthedamnbutton-keynote/
In today’s digitally noisy world, people crave an emotional connection to the brands with which they do business. The in...
2020-06-1632 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow to attract Millennial and Gen Z Buyers!“We need to attract a younger audience!” “We need to do Snapchat & TikTok as our membership is all over 40” “We want diversity and younger people but I guess they don’t like joining associations!” These are just some of the statements that are made when I’m brought in to give a keynote or workshop with an association as they believe “I have the secret weapon for reaching those pesky kids under the age of 40”. The truth is what they are saying is our membership numbers are going down, our members are getting older and we’ve trie...
2020-01-2429 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow to attract Millennial and Gen Z Buyers!“We need to attract a younger audience!” “We need to do Snapchat & TikTok as our membership is all over 40” “We want diversity and younger people but I guess they don’t like joining associations!” These are just some of the statements that are made when I’m brought in to give a keynote or workshop with an association as they believe “I have the secret weapon for reaching those pesky kids under the age of 40”. The truth is what they are saying is our membership numbers are going down, our members are getting older and we’ve trie...
2020-01-2429 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showControversial or Genius Marketing: CyberTruck, Peloton, Aviation GinOn this episode, I share MY TAKE on a couple of buzz heavy marketing experiences that I believe were a combination of controversial, genius and a product of today's world. I can promise you won't hear this take from most marketers or advertising gurus but IMHO all 3 of these examples are great for studying what not to do, what to do and why sometimes doing what you shouldn't becomes the best thing you've done. CyberTruck by Tesla Peloton Ad Aviation Gin - Ryan Reynolds "Bike not included" Hosted by Brian Fanzo Brian Fanzo i...
2019-12-1222 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showControversial or Genius Marketing: CyberTruck, Peloton, Aviation GinOn this episode, I share MY TAKE on a couple of buzz heavy marketing experiences that I believe were a combination of controversial, genius and a product of today's world. I can promise you won't hear this take from most marketers or advertising gurus but IMHO all 3 of these examples are great for studying what not to do, what to do and why sometimes doing what you shouldn't becomes the best thing you've done. CyberTruck by Tesla Peloton Ad Aviation Gin - Ryan Reynolds "Bike not included" Hosted by Brian Fanzo Brian Fanzo i...
2019-12-1222 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showPersonal Branding: 2 Ways To Standout in 2020On this episode Brian gets into a little rant about the current state of personal branding focusing on: What will work in 2020 more than it ever has before Difference between simplicity and having a niche Role of authenticity and transparency How to see thru the BS and who you should trust and follow in your personal branding journey This episode is shorter than past episodes and I have a plan to release more of this length moving forward. Let me know your thoughts by messaging me @iSocialFanz on your favorite social network. FOMOFanz is hosted b...
2019-12-1119 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showPersonal Branding: 2 Ways To Standout in 2020On this episode Brian gets into a little rant about the current state of personal branding focusing on: What will work in 2020 more than it ever has before Difference between simplicity and having a niche Role of authenticity and transparency How to see thru the BS and who you should trust and follow in your personal branding journey This episode is shorter than past episodes and I have a plan to release more of this length moving forward. Let me know your thoughts by messaging me @iSocialFanz on your favorite social network. FOMOFanz is hosted b...
2019-12-1119 min
SMACtalkWill Facebook and Apple Privacy Concerns Drive Change Beyond The Great Hack?On this episode Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are back to talk privacy and security, a topic they're both passionate about and yet often share a different point of view and passion for the topic. On this episode they discuss: Facebook privacy concerns is this new? Apple Siri we know it's listening but do we care? FaceApp should it concern us or is the concern a positive sign The Great Hack Netflix documentary covers Cambridge Analytica scandal what more can we learn Where does security and privacy go from here? Also check out Daniel Newman's ne...
2019-08-1227 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Managing a Yogurt Shop and Traveling to Iraq Made Me The Marketer I am Today!You're tuning in to a SPECIAL episode where you're going to hear the stories and life lessons that I still leverage today from managing my families yogurt shop at 15 years old and traveling to Iraq and Afghanistan while working in cybersecurity for the US government. I was recently challenged by some friends that I didn't leverage or reference my crazy unique background enough within my keynotes or on my podcast and after some self-examination, they were right. So I decided to do what I always do and embrace the change adding a brand new 20-minute intro segment t...
2019-07-1735 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow Managing a Yogurt Shop and Traveling to Iraq Made Me The Marketer I am Today!You're tuning in to a SPECIAL episode where you're going to hear the stories and life lessons that I still leverage today from managing my families yogurt shop at 15 years old and traveling to Iraq and Afghanistan while working in cybersecurity for the US government. I was recently challenged by some friends that I didn't leverage or reference my crazy unique background enough within my keynotes or on my podcast and after some self-examination, they were right. So I decided to do what I always do and embrace the change adding a brand new 20-minute intro segment t...
2019-07-1735 minSMACtalkElon Musk, Mad Genius or Still StonedOn this episode Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman talk everything Elon Musk from Tesla latest earning numbers to Elon's most recent tweets to the future of autonomous vehicles!
2019-04-2727 minSMACtalkCybersecurity, Privacy and Transparency: What Does The Future Hold?On this episode of SMACtalk Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo start the conversation off discussing recent cybersecurity breaches but this leads into a much bigger discussion on privacy and transparency posing a lot of unanswered questions... We would love to hear your thoughts on the topic.... post on twitter using hashtag #SMACtalk and @DanielNewmanUV or @iSocialFanz will jump in the conversation!
2019-04-0931 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show098: What We Must Do To Lead With Empathy!The world needs more empathy, I believe this is something we can all agree on but what does that mean? For many when they think about being empathetic they immediately think about their interaction with others. Which is the key principle of empathy but I believe to be an empathetic leader not only must you recognize and share in the feelings of others but you must make changes to empower others to recognize and share in your own feelings. Fatzo, yes that's what Brian was called growing up.... Which ok is a fun play on his...
2019-03-0734 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showWhat We Must Do To Lead With Empathy!The world needs more empathy, I believe this is something we can all agree on but what does that mean? For many when they think about being empathetic they immediately think about their interaction with others. Which is the key principle of empathy but I believe to be an empathetic leader not only must you recognize and share in the feelings of others but you must make changes to empower others to recognize and share in your own feelings. Fatzo, yes that's what Brian was called growing up.... Which ok is a fun play on his...
2019-03-0734 minSMACtalkMobile World Congress 2019: What to expect?On this episode hosts Daniel Newman & Brian Fanzo preview the upcoming technology event Mobile World Congress 2019. Daniel will be heading over there to cover the event as an analyst and provided his predictions for the event.
2019-02-2133 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show097: Poker Skills Every Marketer Must HaveMany keynote speakers introductions include "unique background" but our host Brian Fanzo really does have one from growing up at the beach to playing college hockey to majoring in computer science to working in the government in cybersecurity to working in a datacenter to running a marketing media company to becoming an entrepreneur and keynote speaker and you can add professional poker player to that list. Brian doesn't do anything halfway and that included his time playing professional poker which included traveling around the world to play games, playing in the world series of poker in las v...
2019-02-2043 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showPoker Skills Every Marketer Must HaveMany keynote speakers introductions include "unique background" but our host Brian Fanzo really does have one from growing up at the beach to playing college hockey to majoring in computer science to working in the government in cybersecurity to working in a datacenter to running a marketing media company to becoming an entrepreneur and keynote speaker and you can add professional poker player to that list. Brian doesn't do anything halfway and that included his time playing professional poker which included traveling around the world to play games, playing in the world series of poker in las v...
2019-02-2043 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show096: Rule of 5: Create Dynamic Focused PresentationsOn this episode host Brian Fanzo breaks down his simple formula for creating a structure and plan for each keynote, podcast episode and live video he does. On episode 096 Brian tackles some of the most popular questions he gets in regards to creating presentations, recording podcast episodes or delivering thought leadership style content on live video. Some of the questions he covers on this episode: Brian is often asked how do you create so much content? Do you script out what you're going to say for each podcast? Do you have notes you reference wh...
2019-02-1934 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showRule of 5: Create Dynamic Focused PresentationsOn this episode host Brian Fanzo breaks down his simple formula for creating a structure and plan for each keynote, podcast episode and live video he does. On episode 096 Brian tackles some of the most popular questions he gets in regards to creating presentations, recording podcast episodes or delivering thought leadership style content on live video. Some of the questions he covers on this episode: Brian is often asked how do you create so much content? Do you script out what you're going to say for each podcast? Do you have notes you reference wh...
2019-02-1934 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show095: Rant: How To Spot Fake EntrepreneursOn this episode host Brian Fanzo is fired up and in the mood to rant as so many entrepreneurs and those in digital marketing are looking up to and following the wrong people when it comes to business. "Be careful who you model your business after... Many have followings, write books, are on podcasts & live video yet make little to no money in the digital space! Look for those that are strategic & transparent with everything the do while also providing value worth paying for!" How does Brian know this, he did the same t...
2019-02-1830 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showRant: How To Spot Fake EntrepreneursOn this episode host Brian Fanzo is fired up and in the mood to rant as so many entrepreneurs and those in digital marketing are looking up to and following the wrong people when it comes to business. "Be careful who you model your business after... Many have followings, write books, are on podcasts & live video yet make little to no money in the digital space! Look for those that are strategic & transparent with everything the do while also providing value worth paying for!" How does Brian know this, he did the same t...
2019-02-1830 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showHow To Find Value At Industry ConferencesIt’s Valentines day week so on this episode our host Brian Fanzo got a little extra lovey while bringing on a special guest that we have a feeling you are going to LOVE. On this episode we cover: The mindset required to love what you do How to make the most out of everything in life Power of always being optimistic and happy Strategy for attending conferences by yourself Why You Should Love Attending Marketing Conferences Solo! What is strategic serendipity If you work for a brand it’s still important to find your tribe outsi...
2019-02-1849 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show094: How To Find Value At Industry ConferencesIt’s Valentines day week so on this episode our host Brian Fanzo got a little extra lovey while bringing on a special guest that we have a feeling you are going to LOVE. On this episode we cover: The mindset required to love what you do How to make the most out of everything in life Power of always being optimistic and happy Strategy for attending conferences by yourself Why You Should Love Attending Marketing Conferences Solo! What is strategic serendipity If you work for a brand it’s still important to find your tribe outsi...
2019-02-1849 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showJust Try This! What a Rubik's Cube Can Teach UsThis is a very special episode for host Brian Fanzo as the number 93 is very important to him as you'll learn in this episode and he's going to use that as motivation to talk about a wide range of things: Why 93 is important to Brian? #1 skill we all must embrace & get better at to evolve in a digital world full of change and disruption What Anchor.FM getting bought by Spotify has in common with entrepreneur and life journey Why Brian wants you to go listen to his new podcast with Amy Landino at http://www.justtrythispodcast.com Wh...
2019-02-0634 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show093: Just Try This! What a Rubik's Cube Can Teach UsThis is a very special episode for host Brian Fanzo as the number 93 is very important to him as you'll learn in this episode and he's going to use that as motivation to talk about a wide range of things: Why 93 is important to Brian? #1 skill we all must embrace & get better at to evolve in a digital world full of change and disruption What Anchor.FM getting bought by Spotify has in common with entrepreneur and life journey Why Brian wants you to go listen to his new podcast with Amy Landino at http://www.justtrythispodcast.com Wh...
2019-02-0634 minSMACtalkFacebook + Apple + Google: Flexing Muscle or More Than ThatOn this episode of SMACtalk Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman breakdown the current drama and flexing of muscles between technology giants Facebook, Apple and Google. Article Referenced in this episode: https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-and-apple-argue-over-who-removed-facebook-research-app-2019-1
2019-02-0336 minSMACtalkMarketers don't get emerging technology or do they?Marketers aren't marketing in 2019 without technology but sadly most marketers don't think of themselves at technologists but even more troubling aren't doing the research to understand the emerging technologies that will massively disrupt the industry over the next 10 years. A recent Digiday survey found that 9% of marketers consider themselves fluent in blockchain… This mindblowing stat was the inspiration for this episode of SMACtalk hosted by Daniel Newman & Brian Fanzo. On this episode they discuss: Are you an analytical marketer? Are you a marketer that loves change? Why aren't we linking data between PR, Marketing & Sales with AI...
2019-01-2334 minSMACtalkLeadership in the Digital Transformation AgeOn this episode hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman tackle a topic that they probably love talking even more than technology and that's digital leadership and more importantly what are some of the trends and changes that must be made by leadership and for leadership in this digital transformation age. As you'll hear both Brian and Daniel are extremely passionate about this topic as its the main theme that they speak about on stages around the world and on this episode they covered a wide range including: How to manage with 4 generations in the workforce What r...
2019-01-1131 minSMACtalkCES 2019: What you need to know before, during and after the show!It's CES time of the year and Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are back again to talk about the trends they are excited about and what they expect to emerge from CES 2019 week in Las Vegas. Daniel wrote a CES post for Forbes titled CES Predictions: 5 Key Themes For CES 2019 and on this episode they'll cover the topics in this post and also debate some other trends. Some of the trends discussed in this episode: Artificial Intelligence Smart Speakers 5G (Real vs Fake) Autonomous Vehicles and Things Flexible devices IoT Future of Cloud computing A...
2019-01-0734 minSMACtalk2019 S.M.A.C PredictionsDaniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are excited to be back for 2019 and have big plans for the upcoming year. On this episode they add a new twist to the yearly prediction show by focusing on each letter of the show acroynm S.M.A.C providing some bold and also some not so bold predictions for social media, mobility, analytics and cloud computing. What are Daniel and Brian's predictions around: Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Apple 5G Real + Fake Edge computing Linkedin You'll have to listen to this episode to find out! Cheers to a...
2019-01-0327 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showThe most underutilized functionality of social mediaThe most underutilized functionality of social media I LOVE social media and it’s changed my life and my business but its more than just posting content and on this episode I share what I believe is the most powerful use of social media and how it helped me close a 15k gig that I wouldn’t have closed if it wasn’t for this concept. Mentioned in the podcast: Brian’s Favorite Tools: RivalIQ - Sprout Social - Zoomph - Buzzsumo - Google Alerts - Mention.com - IFTT
2018-11-2025 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show087: The most underutilized functionality of social mediaThe most underutilized functionality of social media I LOVE social media and it’s changed my life and my business but its more than just posting content and on this episode I share what I believe is the most powerful use of social media and how it helped me close a 15k gig that I wouldn’t have closed if it wasn’t for this concept. Mentioned in the podcast: Brian’s Favorite Tools: RivalIQ - Sprout Social - Zoomph - Buzzsumo - Google Alerts - Mention.com - IFTT
2018-11-2025 minSMACtalkB2B Content Marketing Innovation with Ginger and JeffOn this edition of SMACTalk, Co-hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman invite special guests Ginger Shimp and Jeff Janiszewski from SAP to talk about innovation in content marketing. While so many B2B companies struggle to evolve beyond traditional funnel marketing, Shimp and Janiszewski share how they have taken traditional funnel methods like white papers, lead generation and social media, and utilized new tactics like audio books white papers (http://sapinnovate.me/reports)and podcast-inspired storytelling (www.searchingforsalai.com) to shake things up AND to challenge the thinking and traditional marketing practices of their colleagues throughout SAP. Don't m...
2018-11-1934 minSMACtalkAI and Analytics Must Kill Prehistoric Marketing with Steve RudolphIn this episode of SMACtalk, Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo welcome guest Steve Rudolph of Pegasystems. In his role at Pega, Steve leads the industry market group covering telco and all the industries it touches, from insurance to financial services. In his role, he focuses on how to create value in customer relationships by using data effectively. During the podcast, Daniel, Brian and Steve discussed the need for today’s industries to embrace AI and machine learning in advertising to ensure positive relationships with their customers. Many industries, including telco, have gotten stuck in the “tyrannosaurus rex” method...
2018-11-1225 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showStrategic SerendipityBrian Fanzo the host of FOMOFanz might present himself as a massive extrovert but you might be surprised at how he feels about "forced conversations" and the strategic approaches he takes to make sure he gets the most out of networking events. On this episode Brian answers the questions: Why are some people good at offline networking but suck online? What mindset shift is required to get the most out of serendipitous opportunities? How does Brian eliminates the fear of networking by moving his mindset from "I've never met any of these people" to "I know these...
2018-08-0526 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show078: Strategic SerendipityBrian Fanzo the host of FOMOFanz might present himself as a massive extrovert but you might be surprised at how he feels about "forced conversations" and the strategic approaches he takes to make sure he gets the most out of networking events. On this episode Brian answers the questions: Why are some people good at offline networking but suck online? What mindset shift is required to get the most out of serendipitous opportunities? How does Brian eliminates the fear of networking by moving his mindset from "I've never met any of these people" to "I know these...
2018-08-0526 minSMACtalkCoffee + Artificial IntelligenceOn this episode of SMACtalk, Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the retail space including how Starbucks is leveraging data analytics and AI. They also breakdown the impact of GDPR but don't worry this isn't a full episode on GDPR because as we can all agree we've had enough of GDPR for the moment. Discussed on this episode: Do today's consumers realize that A.I. is already impacting them every single day? What impact with the GDPR changes have on AI? How will consumers demands of AI change in 2018? "No...
2018-06-0124 minSMACtalkState of Digital TransformationIn this episode, Daniel and Brian discuss the data from the 2018 Digital Transformation Index from Futurum Research. This report goes in depth with over 1000 responses to understand how companies are adapting to new technologies but also explores leadership, innovation, and culture as it pertains to companies being prepared for digital transformation and shifting consumer demands. Some specific topics covered in this episode include: Leaders and Laggards of Digital Transformation Who in the organization is leading Digital Transformation What are the biggest hurdles to companies achieving their Digital Transformation goals What technologies are companies most comfortable with today Which technologies will be t...
2018-05-2235 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show073: Time To Up Your T-Shirt Game!What does it take to build relationships and grow business online to offline and back to online. Lots of people talk about living your life and being yourself including me but what does that mean and how does upping your t-shirt game relate to this discussion. I break down some comments I received at the Social Shake-Up Show last week and share why a brand emailed me to speak at their event because of my cool “You’re Killing Me Smalls T-Shirt.” I also answer the following questions: What are the key’s to authenticity? What role does consistency...
2018-05-1618 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showTime To Up Your T-Shirt Game!What does it take to build relationships and grow business online to offline and back to online. Lots of people talk about living your life and being yourself including me but what does that mean and how does upping your t-shirt game relate to this discussion. I break down some comments I received at the Social Shake-Up Show last week and share why a brand emailed me to speak at their event because of my cool “You’re Killing Me Smalls T-Shirt.” I also answer the following questions: What are the key’s to authenticity? What role does consistency...
2018-05-1618 minSMACtalkMobile Future With 5GWhat does our MOBILE future look like? Dan shares his thoughts from Mobile World Congress and Brian shares insights from this topic being discussed at Social Media Marketing World! For an audience looking for a business-centric multimedia experience on the topics of Social, Mobile, Analytics, and Cloud, they will have to look no further than to S.M.A.C.talk LIVE. Founded in 2014 as a weekly podcast by Brian Fanzo & Daniel Newman, S.M.A.C.talk was featured as an iTunes "Top 10 New and Noteworthy" for Technology and Social Media. With hard hit...
2018-03-1330 minSMACtalkPast, Present and Future S.M.A.C. Talk 100SMACtalk launched December 18th, 2014 as an anti-niche video podcast show where hosts Brian Fanzo & Daniel Newman shared their thoughts and interviewed experts on the massive technology trends: Social Media, Mobility, Analytics and Cloud computing. Fast-forward to Jan 2018 for episode 100 and so much has changed around the platforms the hosts have used to push the podcast live not to mention the interviewing skills of the host while other things have stayed the same since the start. On this episode Brian and Daniel take a look back at the early days of the podcast and d...
2018-01-2337 minSMACtalk2017 What It Was and What 2018 Will Be2017 was an interesting year in technology and digital marketing but will it lead to great innovations through digital transformation in 2018 or will 2018 be the year innovations flat line. This episode is a must listen to show as you might be surprised by Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo's predictions for 2018 and beyond. Before you can talk about the future you must analyze the past and on this episode, Daniel and Brian spend much of the show discussing and in many cases debating the good, bad and ugly of 2017 that ultimately leads to some interesting predictions from both of th...
2017-12-3049 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showCan’t Fix Stupid In 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOMOFanz, one year ago this week we launched the show and season 1 completed with 55 episodes with over 200k downloads and 75k+ live video viewers. On this episode, I preview season 2 of the show and what I’ve learned over this last year hosting FOMOFanz while also answering the following questions and sharing a couple of my bold predictions of 2018. How do you stand out from the noise as an early adopter of technology? What mindset is needed to embrace FOMO in 2018? Why is podcasting your most successful lead generation type of content? What did you learn in...
2017-12-0133 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show056: Can’t Fix Stupid In 2018HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOMOFanz, one year ago this week we launched the show and season 1 completed with 55 episodes with over 200k downloads and 75k+ live video viewers. On this episode, I preview season 2 of the show and what I’ve learned over this last year hosting FOMOFanz while also answering the following questions and sharing a couple of my bold predictions of 2018. How do you stand out from the noise as an early adopter of technology? What mindset is needed to embrace FOMO in 2018? Why is podcasting your most successful lead generation type of content? What did you learn in...
2017-12-0133 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showTransparency and Authenticity: Buzzwords or Essential For Digital Leaders?What role will transparency and authenticity play in our digital future? We often hear leaders especially marketers use the terms transparency and authenticity follow it up with phrases like “I hate that word” or “I know it's a buzzword but.” In my opinion, this not only takes away from the validity of these two powerful personality traits but it also sheds a light on the person who is talking about those terms. On this episode, I apologize for not pushing a new show live the last couple weeks and I try to share my thoughts on this topic based...
2017-10-0722 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show051: Transparency and Authenticity: Buzzwords or Essential For Digital Leaders?What role will transparency and authenticity play in our digital future? We often hear leaders especially marketers use the terms transparency and authenticity follow it up with phrases like “I hate that word” or “I know it's a buzzword but.” In my opinion, this not only takes away from the validity of these two powerful personality traits but it also sheds a light on the person who is talking about those terms. On this episode, I apologize for not pushing a new show live the last couple weeks and I try to share my thoughts on this topic based...
2017-10-0722 minSMACtalkFuture of Smart Factories with Marcia Walker of SASIn this episode of SMACtalk hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman speak with SAS Industry Leader Marcia Walker about Smart Factories. With IoT and Analytics, manufacturing and the smart factory in particular have a massive opportunity to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. Walker shares how boundless new possibilities exist on the shop floor and gives our listeners a run down of how things like predictive maintenance, service automation and augmented reality can be applied to smart factory to deliver improved business outcomes. Tune in to this exciting episode of SMACtalk to learn about not just where Smart Factories are headed, but...
2017-10-0628 minSMACtalkWhat does CMO role look like in a data drive, AI world?As digital transformation and innovation drastically shake up the technology and culture needs of today's businesses, the question must be asked. What does the CMO role of the future look like? Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss this and more on this episode of SMACtalk. S.M.A.C.talk the podcast launched in 2014 and over those 3 years hosts Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo have covered topics that included Big Data, Digital Transformation, Social Selling, Data Center Migration, Millennial Marketing, Digital Marketing, live streaming video, customer experience and everything else impacting today's technology worl...
2017-09-0623 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showC-Suite Must Empower Tech Employees In The BoardroomThe C-suite has lost its way when it comes to testing out new technology and selecting the right software and tools for the business. As we moved from on-premise/installed software to cloud computing we also moved from testing and setting up “bake-offs” for analyze tools to a cloud computing model that often time involves the executive reading about a new tool in a Forbes blog post and buying it with the company credit card and telling the employees to use it. We must change how we test and analyze tools and include the technology users and tech s...
2017-08-3040 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show048: C-Suite Must Empower Tech Employees In The BoardroomThe C-suite has lost its way when it comes to testing out new technology and selecting the right software and tools for the business. As we moved from on-premise/installed software to cloud computing we also moved from testing and setting up “bake-offs” for analyze tools to a cloud computing model that often time involves the executive reading about a new tool in a Forbes blog post and buying it with the company credit card and telling the employees to use it. We must change how we test and analyze tools and include the technology users and tech s...
2017-08-3040 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show7 Mindset Hacks to Fall In Love with ChangeAs a millennial going from DHS to DVD and from a tape cassette to CD were two massive changes the drastically shifted when I was a teenager was spending my money on. Our shift from on premise software installation to on demand in the cloud as well as the shift from Mobile friendly to mobile everything didn't just change and Industry for the buying habits a high schooler's it shifted the way we live work and play around the world. No wonder change is hard and change is scary for so many as we've never been trained or...
2017-08-1636 minSMACtalkFuture of Work: Digital Niche or Generalist?Niche vs Generalist, the debate that seems to pop-up yearly inspired Daniel and Brian to take a very personal and transparent look at their own careers as millennials and although they both are generalists they found success in unique focused pivots. Brian posted to facebook (see link below) a comment about having a niche being a smart play that exploded with 200+ comments and it inspired multiple videos and blogs by friends and fellow thought leaders so tackling this topic on SMACtalk was a no brainer. Sit back and enjoy as Daniel and Brian hold nothing b...
2017-07-3139 minSMACtalkWill Anyone Survive Amazon?On this episode of SMACtalk hosts Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman talk everything Amazon from retail competition to technology advantage to debating if Amazon is too big to fail. This past week Amazon made two more big moves in retail by signing agreements with Nike and Sears to be able to sell their products online. For Amazon, the illusiveness of certain name brands has been one of their few achilles heels. People have long known that buying name brands from Amazon and their partners was often risky as everything from clothes to diapers were all p...
2017-07-2436 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showInnovation Shifting Virtual Augmented Reality, Audio and Video to ConversationsAs we look towards the future of innovation the question becomes what will the world look like powered by artificial intelligence integrated with augmented and virtual reality. Before we can answer that question we must look at that underlying trends of today’s technology and why and how we are seeking these new experiences. I believe we’ve spent the last 10 years using technology and digital media to distance ourselves from the human experience to the point where unplugging and meeting face to face has become the cool unique experience. That trend has started to shift as we seek...
2017-07-2240 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showStart A Video Blog Vlog or Podcast?We’re in the midst of digital content overload as we have more channels and types of content to consume than ever before. I’m asked almost weekly by brands and entrepreneurs which should they create, a video blog or podcast. This question is an interesting one as I’ve been a podcast host for 4 years and currently host two podcasts while also being an evangelist for live video creating over 1800 live streams in the last 2 years. You could say I’m stuck in the middle as the recording of this podcast is also live streamed on Facebook L...
2017-07-1519 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show041: Start A Video Blog Vlog or Podcast?We’re in the midst of digital content overload as we have more channels and types of content to consume than ever before. I’m asked almost weekly by brands and entrepreneurs which should they create, a video blog or podcast. This question is an interesting one as I’ve been a podcast host for 4 years and currently host two podcasts while also being an evangelist for live video creating over 1800 live streams in the last 2 years. You could say I’m stuck in the middle as the recording of this podcast is also live streamed on Facebook L...
2017-07-1519 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showDigital Innovation Interview with Melanie Deziel and Nick CiceroSometimes I just have to pinch myself when it comes to the events, people and experiences I get access too on a daily basis. This week I got to interview two billionaires, got access to an embargoed Nasa project and interviewed two of the speakers for the upcoming Innovation Congress Event. The interview was so good I had to rip the audio out and post it as a full episode. What is Innovation Congress? Below you’ll find some of the amazing speakers and topics that will be discussed at the event but to promote the ev...
2017-07-0750 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show039: Journey To Becoming A Professional Keynote SpeakerThe journey to be becoming a professional public speaker seems to be as unique as every speaker's wardrobe. Which makes the industry exciting while also making it confusing and difficult to break in and get noticed. For me I have the unique opportunity to dive into keynote speaking with 3 different experiences. Representing the Department of Defense Certified Technology Evangelist for a technology company sponsoring events Entrepreneur & full time keynote speaker in a new industry Linked mentioned in this episode: Grand Baldwin Podcast: The Speaker Lab My Episode: https://www.isocialfanz.com/3768-2...
2017-07-0652 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showJourney To Becoming A Professional Keynote SpeakerThe journey to be becoming a professional public speaker seems to be as unique as every speaker's wardrobe. Which makes the industry exciting while also making it confusing and difficult to break in and get noticed. For me I have the unique opportunity to dive into keynote speaking with 3 different experiences. Representing the Department of Defense Certified Technology Evangelist for a technology company sponsoring events Entrepreneur & full time keynote speaker in a new industry Linked mentioned in this episode: Grand Baldwin Podcast: The Speaker Lab My Episode: https://www.isocialfanz.com/3768-2...
2017-07-0652 minFOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showWhy Authenticity Matters Online and OfflineAuthenticity has become something that is harder to derive from this digital space as we build more distance and roadblocks between ourselves and the people we are actually trying to reach. The best compliment I get when I get off stage from speaking is, “You are the same person online as you are offline”. To me, that is the epitome of authenticity. It’s the idea that you are able to convey and be the person online that you are offline and you don’t separate the two. To find yourself, think for yourself. - Socrates
2017-06-2736 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo show038: Why Authenticity Matters Online and OfflineAuthenticity has become something that is harder to derive from this digital space as we build more distance and roadblocks between ourselves and the people we are actually trying to reach. The best compliment I get when I get off stage from speaking is, “You are the same person online as you are offline”. To me, that is the epitome of authenticity. It’s the idea that you are able to convey and be the person online that you are offline and you don’t separate the two. To find yourself, think for yourself. - Socrates
2017-06-2736 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 79: How To Determine True Digital ExpertiseWhen we picture authority or thought leadership or expertise, who is it that we picture? In the digital world today does becoming an author or writing on Forbes or tweeting a bunch on a hashtag mean someone is an authority on that topic? On this episode hosts Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are fired up to talk about the short cuts and unicorn rainbow selling tricks that many have used to convey they have authority and why this has to be stopped. Not only do they breakdown what is currently wrong with digital influence and self proclaimed th...
2017-06-0939 min
FOMOFanz the Brian Fanzo showWhat ADHD can teach you about entrepreneur productivity.Since being diagnosed ADHD at 31 years old I've made it my mission to be transparent and upfront about the impact of being diagnosed has had on me personally as a Dad and my entrepreneurship journey. I firmly believe that as we become more transparent as a digital culture the value of owning our own individual vulnerabilities will be directly linked to our individual success as well as our relatability to the community. I've always enjoyed being the champion of the outcasts, tapping into my ability to debunk myths and disrupt the status quo by allowing p...
2017-06-0100 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 74: Future of Experience Business LIVE at #AdobesummitSMACtalk has been taken on the road around the world in some of the coolest venue's and technology events but episode 74 is without question the coolest experience yet! Hosts Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are working with the Adobe Insiders team at the Adobe Summit event in Las Vegas. For this episode the Adobe team let them jump in a giant glass box with a full production team referred to as the Think Tank. On this episode Daniel and Brian breakdown a wide range of trends including some hot topics that are being discussed at th...
2017-03-2226 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 72: Who's Responsible For Securing Customer Data ?At the center of SMAC talk, is the A, and the A is for Analytics and all the other topics like Big Data and Insights that encompass the world of analytics. Nowadays, data is core to getting closer to the consumer and brands have figured that out. With the best data, companies are able to offer the right products and services at the right time, and this is a powerful tool for growth. However, when you are leveraging, and especially when you are collecting and storing customer data, you also have a responsibility to protect that information. This shift has...
2017-02-2841 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk EP 70: Digital Team Work: Marriage of People and TechnologyDaniel Newman and Brian Fanzo are both pager-wearing millennials but both approach technology, business and productivity differently. On this episode of SMACtalk Dan and Brian discuss teamwork in this digital age and share a transparent view into their own collaboration over the last 3 years both the good and the bad. Business Teamwork and Collaboration in a Digital World Still Comes Down To People! Businesses today know that success in the marketplace requires an understanding of knowledge management and collaboration as well as increased options for flexible work/life balance for workers. Organizational psychology backs up th...
2017-02-0145 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk EP 68: Future of Sales with Lisa Graham and Colleen FrancisIf you aren't growing you're dying! One of the oldest adages in business, but true by so many accounts. Even though social media and digital has changed the sales process exponentially, selling is still a core part of almost every business. The companies that are best leveraging new media, social selling and of course traditional relationship selling are going to fare the best, but what do companies need to do to succeed in all of these areas? In this week's SMACTalk, the fourth in our series partnership with Adobe Document Cloud, we explore the future of sales...
2017-01-1828 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk Ep: 64 Exploring Digital Transformation with Theo Priestly and Mark GrilliOnce upon a time, it felt like the only time an employee dealt with HR was when they were hired, when they left the company and perhaps when they had a question about their insurance or another benefit. All in all, the HR department has over the years earned a reputation as a bit of a stranger to the everyday employee. However, that reputation is changing. In this week's SMACTalk, the third in our series partnership with Adobe Document Cloud, we explore one of the critical topics inside of every business, Digital Transformation. This week Mark Grilli...
2016-12-0638 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 52: How to leverage S.M.A.C. to grow a brands community!On this episode Dan & Brian discuss the importance of community in the digital world of 2016 and how brands and small businesses can leverage social media marketing, mobility, analytics and cloud to grow a community that allows and empowers scale. Beyond the weekly podcast Brian & Daniel also host the podcast at brand events and are excited to be adding 4 new events in the fall of 2016. What is SMACtalk? S.M.A.C.talk Live is a media hub founded by Brian Fanzo & Daniel Newman that has exploded thanks their podcast created in 2014 discussing Social...
2016-07-2431 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 51: The Importance of Auditing Our Digital Reputation and PrioritiesOn this episode Dan and Brian discuss the value of digital relationships and the importance of auditing how and what we are doing when it comes to our digital reputation for both brands and leaders Beyond the weekly podcast Brian & Daniel also host the podcast at brand events and are excited to be adding 4 new events in the fall of 2016. What is SMACtalk? S.M.A.C.talk Live is a media hub founded by Brian Fanzo & Daniel Newman that has exploded thanks their podcast created in 2014 discussing Social Media, Mobility...
2016-07-1838 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 50: Digital Relationships Good Bad and UglyIn This Episode Since the dawn of time, relationships have been the drivers of successful business. Forged by mutual interest, fueled by trust and reciprocation, relationships are powerful business pillars. Technology has removed distance from the relationship equation and our ability to friend, nurture, and sustain rewarding relationships continues to increase. What defines a good, bad, and ugly relationship in our digital world? In this episode Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman break down the need for, the difficulties, and the general misconception around digital relationships. Jabbing, hooking, and jabbing again are the daily a...
2016-06-2238 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk 48: Mobility: Employees vs Contractors Future of WorkIn This Episode Business best practices are evolving rapidly and the future of work shines much brighter than the business models of the past. In this episode Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss business mobility and the pros and cons of employees versus contractors for maximum business success. Without question social media, mobile, analytics, and cloud technologies have enabled a much more agile workforce that is disrupting business behavior on a continual basis. As a business owner how do you decide if your workforce should be primarily contractors or employees? What is the risk versus...
2016-06-1041 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk 47 Social, Mobile, Analytics, Cloud usage in SmallBizIn This Episode Enterprise companies are often admired for their access to resources but digital is leveling the playing field for businesses of all sizes. In this episode Brian and Daniel discuss how small businesses are using social, mobile, analytics, and cloud to differentiate themselves from competitors. How Does Leveraging Digital Benefit Small Business? What is the best way to get to my customers? A common question asked by business owners. What should be an easy question to answer is often a daunting task for most business owners. A few minutes into this...
2016-06-0529 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 46: Digital Transformation: Who, What, How, and WhyIn This Episode Digital transformation is more than a buzzword. It's a movement. In this episode Brian and Daniel begin by defining what digital transformation is and exchanging views on the importance of buy-in and it's role in successful digital transformation. The conversation then moves to how digital transformation starts and progresses. The episode ends with fantastic examples of why digital transformation is necessary - not just future business success - but success today. In the opening minutes Daniel shares a few interesting statistics about this episode's show sponsor the SAP Store. Launched j...
2016-05-3155 min
SMACtalkSMACtalk 43: Apple Goes Back To The Future, 4" iPhone?In This Episode Apple is releasing a four inch phone?! Back to the future indeed! In this episode Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman debate the logic behind this surprising product launch and make comedic references to the early days of mobile and the popular movie Zoolander. Brian kicks off the conversation by recapping the evolution of the iPhone. What started as a phone with a music player evolved to a phone with a limitless amount of apps to a device we heavily rely on for all aspects of life. Phones today give us access to...
2016-05-1026 minSMACtalkSMACtalk 42: Social "Media" vs Social "Network"In This Episode Inspired by recent news that Twitter claims it is no longer a social network but a media outlet Brian Fanzo and Daniel Newman discuss the difference between social media and social network. Social Media Needs Social Networks Online social networks are the foundation and conduit for social media but they are not one and the same. In the first half of this episode Brian mentions that while social media heavy hitters Facebook and Twitter originally became popular by connecting people together they have evolved to be the way many people l...
2016-05-0455 minSMACtalkLive from #socialshakeup15 Tech and Tools Dominate Future of Marketing - #SMACTALK Ep 30Tech and Tools Dominate The Future of Marketing - #SMACTALK Episode
In this week’s episode of SMACTalk (Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud), Brian Fanzo and I discuss the growing importance that tools and technology are playing in the world of marketing. With Brian heading off to Social Shake Up, the annual Social Media Today event in Atlanta, we started pondering the biggest challenges that enterprises and business are having with marketing and as it turns out we firmly believe it comes down to this one thing:
Marketing historically has been a very unscientific profession. The...
2015-06-0932 minSMACtalkThe Brave New World of Modern Medicine: Healthcare Meets the Modern World #SMACtalk Ep 25On this episode of SMACTalk, hosts Daniel Newman (@danielnewmanuv) and Brian Fanzo (@isocialfanz) bring us the show in conjunction with our partner MobCon Digital Health. MobCon Digital Health is an event put on by the team at MobCon, focused exclusively on digital health and advances in technology that impact health, wellness, and business. Featuring presentations by some of the top minds and most innovative folks in the digital health space, it's sure to be a terrific event and we're proud to be a media partner.
During the show, Dan and Brian discuss the following:
The...
2015-04-0329 minSMACtalkWhy Offline Events Must Create Online Digital Experiences #SMACtalk EP 242015 has been an exciting year for the hosts as of SMACtalk Live as Daniel Newman and Brian Fanzo have the opportunity to travel the world speaking at numerous events as well as attending as influencers. This isn't news to many of our listeners as we've been doing our best to broadcast live from the event, live tweet keynotes, blog about our experiences and even meerkat and periscope these events to hopefully add value to your digital community. With all these events the biggest disappointment has been the lack of focus event professionals and attendee's have when it...
2015-03-3138 minSMACtalkDigital Disconnection, Good and Bad of Doing So! #SMACtalk Ep 21In this episode of SMACTalk, my co-host Brian Fanzo and I discuss the "Digital Disconnect" experience that we both shared when we headed to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
As two highly technology dependent millennials, we share how we reacted to finding out that we wouldn't have internet access for nearly half a day, and whether or not disconnecting from digital is something we should strive to do more often.
Prior to embarking on our journey overseas, we both came across a number of people (ironically online) who felt that this was...
2015-03-1431 min