Podcasts are all the rage in 2020 and the storytelling trend of the moment. With millions of podcasts out there it is hard to pick and choose what is the best podcast for you. BlackDog Advertising has put together the list of the best marketing and business podcasts that we believe are worth your time. Whether you have 5 minutes or a few hours to binge, your new favorite marketing podcast is on this list.
1. Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad (Adweek)
This advertising and marketing podcast is presented by AdWeek. Their weekly episodes are hosted by their news team and they recount the newsworthy ads and events happening in the marketing world. They often focus heavily on advertising agencies and award winning creative.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The lover of ads, news, and award shows
2. CMO Moves
Hosted by Nadine Diaz, this weekly podcast interviews CMOs from many industries. Each episode tells the personal story of how a CMO came to be in their role, what they learned along the way, and how they run their team.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The marketing professional who is looking to learn about other business leaders
3. 2 Minute Marketing
If you only have 2 minutes, but want to use them for learning, then this is the perfect podcast for you. There are 21 quick tips posted by host Josh Rimmington created for you to gain an entry point to many areas in marketing.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The super busy business professional
4. Marketing Over Coffee
Join hosts John Wall and Christopher Penn for a weekly discussion on what is new in marketing. Each episode is only 20 minutes and is designed to be more conversational and less about reporting the news. We suggest grabbing your own cup of coffee and putting on this podcast for a nice 20 minute break in your day.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: Anyone looking for a more conversational marketing podcast
5. The Digiday Podcast
This weekly marketing and business podcast focuses on everything digital. They discuss technology updates, ecommerce, agency news, and much more. If it is digital, they are discussing it here. Each week they bring on a different CEO or business leader to discuss how their business is adapting to or embracing digital marketing, ecommerce, and new digital trends.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The Digital Marketer
6. Think With Google
This five part series of 20 minute episodes shares Google’s insights on business, marketing, data, technology, and much more. It is a must listen to podcast for any business executive due to the role Google plays in all businesses. Who knows, they might even share the secret to their organic search algorithm!
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: Any business professional whose business has a website.
7. Marketing School by Neil Patel & Eric Siu
Neil Patel and Eric Siu bring you daily actionable digital marketing lessons in 3-10 minute episodes. The BlackDog marketing team is a big fan of Neil Patel and his Ubersuggest platform for our Search Engine Optimization projects, so that makes this marketing podcast a must listen for our team. The digital space is always changing, so Neil and Eric’s digital marketing podcast is a great way to keep up with the latest SEO, content marketing, social media, email marketing, conversion optimization and general online marketing tactics.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The SEO obsessed digital marketer
8. The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast
Hosts Joe Fier and Matt Wolfe describe their show as “A Life Improvement Podcast Masquerading As A Business Podcast” and we agree with the description. Every week they interview one of the most successful people they know. They pride themselves on having actionable takeaways in each episode for you to improve both your business and your life. This business podcast is over an hour long, so it is great for people who want something to listen to during a long commute.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The business professional that likes a big picture life perspective
9. HBR Ideacast
HBR Ideacast is a 20-30 minute interview based business and marketing podcast from the leaders in business research – Harvard Business Review.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The data driven business professional
10. Social Media Marketing Podcast
In each episode of the Social Media Examiner’s weekly marketing podcast the hosts discuss new social media features and social media algorithm updates as well as actionable strategies for your business. This marketing podcast uses tons of real business success stories. Each podcast is around 40 minutes and a great addition to any social media managers weekly routine.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The social media manager
11. #AskGaryVee
This podcast is broken down segments from Gary Vaynerchuk’s online show by the same name. Daily episodes vary from 10 minutes to over an hour. This podcast is great for anyone who wants content that is normally visual in an on the go format.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The entrepreneur
12. Unbounce’s Call to Action
This marketing podcast focuses on telling online success stories and how you can apply those lessons to your own marketing plans and campaigns. Each podcast also has an accompanying blog for you to continue your research.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: Anyone who wants to listen and research
13. The Marketing Companion
Hosted by Mark Schaefer and Brooke Sellas, the Marketing Companion is the best marketing podcast for laugh out loud conversations. They have found a way to balance humor and really good marketing insights from hosts with over 50 years of experience. Enjoy bi-monthly 40 minute episodes.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: The marketer who loves to laugh
14. This Old Marketing
Everything you need to know about content marketing, brought to you by Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose for an hour every week. Each show features discussions on real content marketing articles, “rants”, and many more insights.
This Marketing Podcast is best suited for: Lovers of all things content marketing
We hope you have found a new marketing podcast to enjoy. All is left to do is put in your headphones on and learn from your new favorite business and marketing podcast.
