A Podcast to Inspire Your Business's Path Forward

The Smart Route podcast is all about capturing that essence of innovation and charting the unique journeys that business owners take. With a focus on customer storytelling and connecting with industry thought leaders to discuss innovative ideas at the intersection of marketing, customer experience, and sales, our hope is the Smart Route podcast will inspire the listener’s business’s journey forward.

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Episodes

Is AI Going to Steal My Job?

Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs. But before you panic, join AI enthusiast and Social Strategy Director, Jeff MacDonald, as he explores how AI will change the way we do our jobs and may actually help us be more human—not less.

Make Imposter Syndrome Your Superpower

Can you show up as your whole self to work? If the answer’s “no,” discover how to manage self-doubt, reclaim your presence of mind, and turn insecurities into assets in this down-to-earth, data-driven talk with executive leadership coach Jen Coken.

Buy This, Not That! Tools for Buying & Measuring Paid Ads

You need digital ads to reach your audience, build your brand, and make money – but where to start? In this episode, you’ll discover the tools media managers use to buy and track ads for as little as $5 a day. Save time, optimize your ad spend, and stay on top of 2023’s hottest media buying trends.

Top 5 Trends Marketing Leaders Need to Know In 2023

As 2022 comes to a close we look ahead to 2023 and which digital marketing trends to look out for in the new year. Our Smart Route host, Courtney Tyson talks to the vice president of technology of White Shark Media, and CallTrackingMetrics’ partner, Daniel Alvarado, about the hottest marketing trends of 2023; which ones to jump on, and which trends were popular in 2022 that will continue to grow.

Is Click Fraud Skewing Your Ads Data?

Ad fraud may not be top of mind, but if you’re ignoring fraudulent clicks on your website and campaigns you could be in for trouble. In this episode we sat down with Lucas Rabinowitz, Sr. Director of Growth Sales, from Cheq and ClickCease to find out more about this growing and dangerous trend and how you can protect your organization (and budget).

Meet The Host

Courtney Tyson 

Strategic Partnership Manager, CallTrackingMetrics

Courtney Tyson has spent her career in the media and SaaS worlds, collaborating with marketers and communicators at top corporations and brands. Her passion is partnering with our clients to best understand their business objectives and personal wins in order to help drive success.