Bullhorns & Bullseyes Podcast
Co-hosted by Curtis Hays with collideascope and Tom Nixon with CreativeMill, Bullhorns and Bullseyes explores a broad range of marketing and advertising strategies. From the art of broadcasting compelling stories and thought leadership in order to grow an audience (Bullhorns) to the science of micro-targeting and retargeting highly specific individuals and buyer personas through advanced digital marketing (Bullseyes), we explore the present and future with a curious eye and honest analysis. Join the community today to help us on our mission to close the loop between marketing activity and client/customer acquisition.
Episodes:
Episode 21: Podcasting Production & Promotion
Tom (especially) and Curtis are thrilled to welcome guest Jeff Large, CEO and founder of Come Alive Creative to the podcast to talk about….what else? — podcasting!
Episode 20: Tricks of the Trade
In this very special episode of Bullhorns and Bullseyes, Curtis and Tom take turns sharing their personal “secrets” of their own particular crafts — Tom in content development and Curtis in lead-gen and analytics.
Episode 19: Marketing for Nonprofits
Tom and Curtis are joined by Lindsay Mullen from Prosper Strategies to discuss the unique challenges and strategies of working with nonprofits.
Episode 18: Understanding Behaviors of the Target Customer
Curtis Hays and Tom Nixon interview Terry Bean about the concept of behavior and its various applications to marketing and messaging.
Episode 17:
Customer Referrals & Testimonials
Michelle Blakely, a small business coach and expert in referral marketing, shares her insights on the secrets to asking for referrals and testimonials, including making it easy for customers.
Episode 16:
What Is Your Data Telling You? (Or Not?)
This week, the guys shift their focus from storytelling to data — welcoming data experts Mark Gaskill and Chris DuBach of the Michigan-based omni-channel marketing agency Phoenix Innovate.
Episode 15:
What Is Funnel-Driven Storytelling?
Josh Donnelly, founder of Donco Marketing, demonstrates how storytelling can be used to guide users through the marketing funnel and create a more intentional user experience.
Episode 14:
Video Marketing -
Value vs. Volume
Tom & Curtis are joined by Alan Borman, a video producer & content marketer, to discuss the importance of video in the modern marketing landscape.
Episode 13:
A Podcast About Podcasting
Tom & Curtis "go meta" one more time, as they’ve devoted a whole podcast to talk about the art, science & business case for podcasting.
Episode 12:
What is Marketing Attribution?
Tom & Curtis discuss the topic of marketing attribution, the methodology of attributing a purchase or lead to its source in a marketing campaign.
Episode 11:
The Art & Science of Effective Design
Tom & Curtis are joined by Dan Corcoran, an expert in UI and UX design, to discuss the importance of graphic design in their work and how it intersects with analytics and user-centric design.
Episode 10:
Into the Metaverse
Katie Decker, an expert in Facebook advertising, joins Curtis & Tom to discuss the misconception that "businesses have no business conducting business" on Facebook, and lays out some tips and best practices for doing it right.
Episode 9:
For All Intents & Purposes
Unlock the power of "why" in content development and SEO as Tom and Curtis delve into messaging hierarchies and search intent.
Episode 8: Mastering LinkedIn
In this podcast crossover event, Tom & Jay also separately co-host the Thought Leadership Project podcast, Curtis & they discuss tips for publishing thought leadership & content marketing on LinkedIn.
Episode 7: The Entrepreneur's Journey
A familiar face and name joins the podcast this week, as Stefanie Hays (Curtis's better half) joins the show to share her journey as an "accidental" entrepreneur.
Episode 6: Cybersecurity + Marketing
Matt Loria, CEO of Auxiom, discusses the growing importance of cybersecurity and the various types of cyber attacks that businesses face.
Episode 5: Aligning Sales and Marketing
Fractional CMO, author and frequent podcast interviewee Aimee Schuster joins our pod to break down her view of what ails many sales and marketing departments in organizations today.
Episode 4: Going Meta on Bullhorns and Bullseyes
In a very "meta" episode, Curtis and Tom discuss the meaning behind "Bullhorns and Bullseyes." What are some examples of "bullhorn" tactics, and what are some examples of "bullseye" methodologies?
Episode 3: Closing the Loop Between Sales & Marketing
Curtis and Tom are once again joined by Mario D'Aquila, Chief Operating Officer of Assisted Living Services, for Part Three of our multi-chapter success story.
Episode 2: Systemizing Sales & Marketing
Curtis and Tom are rejoined by guest Mario D'Aquila, Chief Operating Officer of Assisted Living Services, for Part Two of our multi-chapter success story.
Episode 1: Trial & Error and Investing in Success
Curtis and Tom are joined for Part One of a multi-chapter success story by guest Mario D'Aquila, Chief Operating Officer of Assisted Living Services, Inc. in Cheshire, Connecticut.