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Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

Elon Musk Retweeted Neil, Best Social Media for Ad Spend, The Secret to Organic Content, and Why Virality Doesn't Matter

Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

Eric Siu and Neil Patel

Business, Marketing, Careers

4.61.4K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2024

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

In episode #2661, we discuss the impact of social media on marketing strategies and the importance of focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to generating revenue. We delve into the concept of virality and how it doesn't necessarily translate into increased revenue. The conversation also touches on the growing trend of organic content, particularly on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and the different approaches required for long-form and short-form content. We emphasize the significance of consistency, quality, and targeting the right audience to achieve success in social media marketing.   Don’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube!   Check out more of Eric’s content (Leveling UP YT) and Neil’s videos (Neil Patel YT)    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Today’s topic: Elon Musk Retweeted Neil, Best Social Media for Ad Spend, The Secret to Organic Content, and Why Virality Doesn't Matter (00:05) Neil got a retweet by Elon Musk and it got over 8 million impressions. (01:24) Neil shares the results of their analysis on social media networks' return on ad spend (ROAS). (03:37) Elon Musk reposts Neil's tweet about the highest ROAS on social media networks. (05:23) Eric discusses the increasing trend of people looking for organic help on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. (07:34) Eric talks about the difference between long-form and short-form content and the importance of increasing average view duration. (08:56) Neil emphasizes that virality does not necessarily translate to high revenue and discusses the benefits of creating B2B content. (09:39) Neil mentions his Instagram post and tweet about the top digital marketing trends for 2024. (10:09) Neil discusses the importance of driving revenue rather than going viral. (11:29) Eric shares his experience with a post that led to a qualified lead. (12:42) Neil emphasizes that views aren't everything, quality matters. (13:17) Neil and Eric discuss the choice between a million dollars and a million followers. (13:32) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Single Grain << Eric’s ad agency NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency X @neilpatel  X @ericosiu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0

Hey, this is Reed Isble.

0:01.2

And Dan Ism

0:02.0

Otherwise known as the Brothers Hunt.

0:03.7

We're hosting a new podcast.

0:05.2

God's Country by Meat Eater and Our Heart Podcast.

0:07.7

God's Country is a weekly drive to the intersection of music and the outdoors.

0:11.3

Two things that go together like Sunday and some

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pond fishing. Or cows and green pastures. This record will be the one that it will

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always define who I am. So hop on in and ride shotgun with us as we take the

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backroads with some of the most

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influential people in country music today listen to God's country on the I Heart

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0:31.5

I'm Jacob Goldstein I used to host Planet Money now I'm Jacob Goldstein. I used to host Planet Money. Now I'm starting a new show. It's called

0:35.7

What's Your Problem? Every week on What's Your Problem, entrepreneurs and engineers

0:39.7

describe the future they're going to build once they solve a few problems.

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I'm talking to people trying to figure out how to do things that no one on the planet

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knows how to do from creating a drone delivery business to building a car that

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can truly drive itself.

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Listen to what's your problem on the I-Heart Radio

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app, or wherever you get your podcast.

0:59.8

You know what we're going to start off today

1:00.7

by talking about how Neil got a retweet by Elon Musk and it got like

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