Some of the core values that built Google's runaway success — innovative technology to the max, an intellectually playful and open culture, and a corporate aspiration to do good ("Don’t be evil") — set it up for the existential questions it faces today. We examine how two grad students with a plan to search the Internet launched a company that would eventual ... Show More
Aug 2024
Disney is a Tech Company?
Streaming didn’t just change the way consumers watched movies and TV shows, it reconfigured how media giants operated, and how they saw themselves. If tech companies were disrupting old business models, perhaps Disney’s best move was to join the crowd. In our final episode, we lo ... Show More
38m 9s
Aug 2024
Disney is Bob Iger's Company
The Walt Disney Company has been led by eight different men in its century of existence. But few would object to the idea that only three have really mattered. Walt Disney, Michael Eisner, and Bob Iger have all made lasting impacts on the company, but how these executives went ou ... Show More
40m 55s
Jul 2024
Disney is a Cinematic Universe Company
Marvel and Star Wars are the crown jewels of Disney’s empire. They’re the highest-grossing movie franchises in history, with devoted fan bases and expansive IP universes, but right now, both are in a bit of a slump. As Disney asked for more and more content to satisfy its busines ... Show More
41m 37s
Feb 2022
The Future of Paid Search Advertising
We've covered a lot of ground in the podcast about SEO but what's the current state of Paid Search. Well, it has changed enormously over the last few years, as Will Francis learns from Brendan Almack, MD of Wolfgang Digital. They chat about the three main ways in which Paid Searc ... Show More
39m 27s
Feb 2021
The Game of Hearts & Minds: How to win the podcast game
As of February 2021, there are over 1,750,000 podcasts worldwide and according to podcasthosting.com, 50% of all US homes are podcast fans. Today’s guest explains how even in a space that might seem crowded, there are plenty of opportunities.
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39m 55s
Dec 2014
TIP 013 : How Billionaire's Larry Page and Sergey Brin Built Google (Investing Podcast)
In this episode of The Investor's Podcast, we have a discussion about Google and the book, In The Plex. If you ever wanted to know more about the Google founders, Larry Page and Serga Brin, or how Google makes money, you'll definitely enjoy this episode.
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
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49m 54s
Sep 2021
How to Attract Podcast Listeners & Grow an Engaged Audience of Superfans - It's Your Turn to Podcast Series
How can you find your first podcast listeners before you've even started your podcast? In Day 2 of our podcasting series, Cathy shares why the level of engagement is more important than the number of followers, how to create excitement for your show before it launches, and how to ... Show More
1h 4m