Have you ever opened your computer with the intention of sending one email — only to spend an hour scrolling through social media? Maybe two hours? In this episode, we examine the strategies media companies use to hijack our attention so they can sell it to advertisers.
Jul 6
Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 2
Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to de ... Show More
1h 33m
Jun 29
Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 1
Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may ... Show More
50m 5s
Jul 2023
Hangin’ On By A Thread Is Meta’s Latest Social Media Platform Here To Stay?
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Description: On this week’s episode of Marketing O’Clock, move over, banks. The social media wars have us beggin for thread(s) - or not. Plus, Microsoft got the join, ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2025
Micro Series: Digital Sugar vs Deep Focus
<p>What’s the real cost of constant scrolling? In this episode, we unpack how social media trains your brain to crave short bursts of dopamine, leaving your attention span fragmented and your long-term goals out of reach. Using a powerful personal story and relatable metaphors, w ... Show More
3m 1s
Nov 2023
The Truth About Influencers and Brand Deals
For the FULL story, preorder my memoir “Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything” here: https://bit.ly/semiwelladjusted Every time we scroll, we’re bombarded with ads and sponsored content. Much of this is delivered directly by social media influencers, including child inf ... Show More
16m 59s
Jan 2025
Nerd Alert: Why You Should Invest in Attention
Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.<br /><br />In this episode, Elena and Rob explore how a ... Show More
12m 33s
Apr 2024
An Hour Of Social Media Marketing Tips
<p>On today's episode of the podcast, I am sharing a very special episode from the 11-hour livestream I recently did for my new book Day Trading Attention! You will hear me giving actionable advice to creators, businesses, and brands about how they can take their social media ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2024
How the Media Puppeteers You (& Why You Fall for It)
<p><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Are you being played by the media? Go on a revealing journey through the labyrinth of media manipulation. Discover how sensationalism, fear-mongering, and emotional storytelling are used to distort your perception, esp ... Show More
7m 37s