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Digital Marketing Stories

Jim Banks
Artificial Intelligence
Video Marketing
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
Youtube
Conference Networking
AI In Marketing
PPC Designs
Schrader Promotions
Instagram
Marketing Automation
AI In Advertising
Visibility
Dyslexia
Institute Of WOW
Ecommerce
Native Advertising
Open Web Advertising

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... more

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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:

• Affiliate Marketing Essentials in 2026: Learn what it takes to start an... more

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.

If you want a peek into what it t... more

Are you ready to elevate your digital marketing in 2025?

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 ... more

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. more

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.

Jim and John dive deep into the world of d... more

In this high-impact episode of Digital Marketing Stories, host Jim Banks sits down with Young Han, a serial entrepreneur, fractional COO/CFO, and founder of multiple service businesses.

They tackle one of today's biggest digital challenges: data-dri... more

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Looking for actionable strategies in digital marketing, event promotion, and social media audience growth?

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• Event M... more

Welcome to another episode of Digital Marketing Stories.

This week, Jim talks to Joel Bondorowsky, a seasoned digital marketer and founder of PPC Designs, a boutique agency specializing in helping startups and e-commerce brands grow through paid me... more

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Recent Guests

Ivan Janku
Digital marketer and founder of Digital Rocket
Digital Rocket
Episode: The Website Mistakes Killing Your ROAS (And How To Fix Them)
Perry Sheraw
Marketing automation expert and agency founder/leader
Episode: From Inbox to Sales - Proven Automation Tricks You Need Now
Kirk Williams
PPC expert known as PPC Kirk
Independent PPC consultant/agency owner
Episode: The Art of Surviving Google’s AI Takeover in Paid Search
Young Han
Fractional COO, Fractional CFO
Thesis (company)
Episode: What Every Marketer Gets Wrong About Data and Media Buying
Benjamin Shrader
CEO of Schrader Promotions, event production and promotion expert
Schrader Promotions
Episode: You’ll Never Believe How He Sold Out Events Using Only Instagram
Joel Bondorowsky
Founder of PPC Designs, veteran digital marketer
PPC Designs
Episode: The PPC Agency Tactics That Turn Failing Campaigns Into Gold
Michelle Thames
Visibility strategist, focus on women entrepreneurs
Self-employed / visibility strategist
Episode: The Visibility Secrets Every Female Entrepreneur NEEDS to Hear
Kirsten Graham
Co-owner of Six Figure Business Coaching
Six Figure Business Coaching
Episode: How Video Became Our #1 Client Magnet - And How You Can Copy It

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Jim Banks
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genuine, Thoughtful, and a Great Host!

    I had the pleasure of being a guest on Digital Marketing Stories and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Jim is a thoughtful, engaging host who knows how to guide a conversation while making you feel completely at ease.

    He brings a real curiosity to every topic, and you can tell he genuinely cares about sharing value with his audience. Whether you're deep into digital marketing or just love hearing real stories from interesting people, this show delivers. Honored to be part of i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris of Podtastic Audio
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic guests sharing their bad decisions about digital marketing, business and entrepreneurship.

    Everyone makes bad decisions, but not everyone talks about them, so refreshing to hear stories that are not all rainbows and unicorns.

    Podchaser
    5
    jim.banks
    2 years ago

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The host creates a comfortable interviewing style that helps complex topics feel accessible.
Guests are varied and experts share useful, actionable tactics rather than theory only.
Hosts are thoughtful and guide conversations with curiosity and care, making guests feel at ease.
The show delivers value through real stories and practical insights from seasoned marketers.
Listeners often praise honesty and depth in discussions about industry changes and tactics.

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The PPC Agency Tactics That Turn Failing Campaigns Into Gold
Q: Tell us a little bit of your backstory. How did you get into digital marketing in the first place?
The guest describes an early start in tech—from 18-year-old technical support to launching a tiny web hosting venture, discovering PPC through goto.com, and gradually learning by doing, focusing on traffic as a path to sales and understanding conversion dynamics.
The Website Mistakes Killing Your ROAS (And How To Fix Them)
Q: What do you see as the biggest shifts coming in 2026 for media buying?
Expect shifts around user-generated content and AI-enabled video, a rebalancing of platform control, and a need for a tightly defined marketing core for campaigns to avoid the pitfalls of broad, unstructured optimization.
The Website Mistakes Killing Your ROAS (And How To Fix Them)
Q: What's your take on the current state of tracking and data privacy in ad tech?
Tracking has to be built on solid fundamentals like server-side tracking and cross-channel data accuracy. GDPR and iOS changes complicate things, but with the right tools and audits, you can still measure true performance and optimize accordingly.
The Website Mistakes Killing Your ROAS (And How To Fix Them)
Q: How did you start in digital marketing and grow your agency to where it is today?
I started as a freelancer, picked up work on Upwork, built a team over nine years, and focused on creating value through a structured approach rather than just running ads. The key pivot was expanding from just ads to full website, copy, and creator development to deliver holistic results.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Marketing Stories

What is Digital Marketing Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features candid conversations with digital marketers, agency owners, and technology-focused marketing practitioners who share real-world lessons from past decisions. Episodes routinely cover topics like affiliate marketing, paid search, marketing automation, video and social strategies, data-driven experimentation, and the evolving role of AI in advertising. Guests often reveal practical tactics, operational insight, and battle-tested advice for building client value, scaling services, and navigating platform changes. A notable trait is the willingness to discuss mistakes openly and translate them into actionable guidance for listeners, making it valuable for listeners who want concrete takeaways and behind-the-scenes industry wis... more

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Recent guests on Digital Marketing Stories include:

1. Ivan Janku
2. Perry Sheraw
3. Kirk Williams
4. Young Han
5. Benjamin Shrader
6. Joel Bondorowsky
7. Michelle Thames
8. Kirsten Graham

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