Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman
iHeartPodcastsHow do the smartest marketers and business entrepreneurs cut through the noise? And how do they manage to do it again and again? It's a combination of math—the strategy and analytics—and magic, the creative spark. Join iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman as he analyzes the Math and Magic of marketing—sitting down with today's most gifted disruptors and compelling storytellers.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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- This is Awful
You’d think someone whose job it is to get people to be interested in stuff would be able to make something that isn’t next level boring.
Apple Podcasts1No, please!
United States2 years ago - A niche for product and marketing junkies
If you want to understand how industry leaders think about their products and services this is the place to be. Because of the many relationships Bob has acquired over the years, he seems to be able to skip the preamble and get them to open up immediately. MTV story is a personal favorite!
Apple Podcasts5sayixc
Canada3 years ago - As a marketer and student of advertising, this podcast inspires.
Bob knows how to talk to people and equally important are the people he brings in to interview. I have one solid takeaway from 90% of the Math and Magic episodes.
Marketing at it’s best.
Apple Podcasts5OsimotoUnited States6 years ago - More magic than math
Update: If you only listen to one episode, try the one with Bobbi Brown. Her career is a testament to magic!
Having worked at MTV Networks along with Pittman and several of his guests, I can attest to the importance and focus on math (data), but the real stars always involve more than a little magic.✨ So a podcast that includes and informs on both? Makes sense to me! There can be a lot to learn from pioneers, even if nobody has said “I want my MTV” for a couple decades. These folks are pioneers... more
Apple Podcasts5Mercury ForwardUnited States6 years ago - Great content and format!
Absolutely love it, specially the episode on Tequila Dragones! Felicidades Bob and Bertha!
Apple Podcasts5nielortiz
Mexico7 years ago
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The show blends rigorous strategic thinking with creative storytelling, featuring top marketers, founders, and industry leaders who reveal how data-driven tactics and imaginative branding drive sustained success. Episodes center on marketing leadership, brand evolution, and the practical challenges of innovation—from AI and digital transformation to corporate culture and personal branding. Listeners gain actionable insights on positioning, messaging, and growth, often illustrated through high-profile case studies and behind-the-scenes narratives. A distinguishing trait is access to ultra-practical, executive-level perspectives from guests shaping media, tech, fashion, and entertainment, making it valuable for those seeking both strategic fr... more
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