Digital Marketing Stories

Want to know the characteristic ALL digital marketers share?They have ALL made bad decisions at some point in their digital marketing career.In every podcast episode you'll hear from digital marketing experts who have made bad decisions and the lessons they learned in the process.Digital marketers, entrepreneurs, business owners or people who just like to listen to cringeworthy stories, prepare to be entertained and educated.Candid discussions, guaranteed with the odd bit of profanity here and there.New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Digital Marketing Stories is a business podcast hosted by Jim Banks, with 56 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jim Banks hosts Digital Marketing Stories, a business show with 56 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  The Real Reason Industry Giants Win at Affiliate Marketing

  May 15, 202642 minS3

  <p>If you're a digital marketing professional, agency leader, affiliate marketer, or entrepreneur looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable insights:</p>Affiliate Marketing Essentials in 2026: Learn what it takes to start and scale a successful affiliate business—how to vet advertisers, select profitable offers, and avoid common payment pitfalls.Building a Sustainable Agency: Stas shares his blueprint for transitioning from solo affiliate marketer to leading a 20-person agency, including hiring, outsourcing, and keeping your team motivated for the long haul.Mastering Industry Networking: Discover why attending affiliate summits, conferences, and in-person events is non-negotiable for ca...

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  Episode #9

  The Website Mistakes Killing Your ROAS (And How To Fix Them)

  Apr 8, 202635 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories Jim Banks sits down with Ivan Janku for an honest chat about running an agency, surviving in the ever-changing marketing world, and the real challenges behind the scenes.</p><p>If you want a peek into what it truly takes to make it in digital marketing, you don’t want to miss this episode.</p>YouTube - No BS AdsLinkedInInstagram - No BS AdsDigital Rocket - Full-Stack Growth Marketing Agency<br/><p>I have one small favour to ask.</p><p>Would you please follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts.</p>...

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  Episode #8

  From Inbox to Sales - Proven Automation Tricks You Need Now

  Dec 24, 202535 minS3

  <p>Are you ready to elevate your digital marketing in 2025? </p><p>In this episode of Digital Marketing Stories, Perry Sheraw—email marketing expert and automation strategist—joins host Jim Banks to dive deep into the latest trends, game-changing tools, and proven strategies for turning your email list into a revenue powerhouse.</p><p>From leveraging AI for advanced personalization to practical segmentation tactics and platform recommendations (HubSpot, Klaviyo, Shopify), get actionable tips straight from a seasoned pro. </p><p>Whether you're a marketing manager at a growing e-commerce brand, a B2B leader, or a digital marketing enthusiast, this epis...

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  Episode #7

  The Art of Surviving Google’s AI Takeover in Paid Search

  Nov 11, 20251h 7mS3

  <p>From conference travels in London, Berlin, and Bologna, to candid discussions about how the world of Pay Per Click advertising has shifted, Kirk and Jim peel back the curtain on everything from early Google Ads hacks to today's AI-driven campaigns. </p><p>Dive into topics including:</p>PPC Evolution: How the landscape has dramatically changed in the past two years and what digital marketers MUST know to stay ahead.Brand Bidding Masterclass: Should you bid on your own brand or not? Discover the nuanced strategies that separate high-performing campaigns from wasted ad spend.Performance Max & Automation: The real impact...

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  Episode #6

  The Marketing Mistake You’re Making That’s Killing Your Business

  Oct 21, 20251h 28mS3

  <p>In today’s episode, Jim welcomes John Dwyer (JD), founder of the Institute of Wow, for a dynamic and entertaining conversation packed with real-world marketing wisdom and a few cheeky stories along the way.</p><p>Jim and John dive deep into the world of direct response marketing, sharing how classic principles from marketing legends like Claude Hopkins are still at the heart of successful campaigns, even as platforms and technologies evolve. </p><p>With stories of behind-the-scenes secrets of incentive-based promotions, you’ll hear how the best marketers have relied on hooks, storytelling, and creativity for decades.</p><p>Jo...

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