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 | 119 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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In honor of the 45th anniversary of MTV, we’re rereleasing a classic episode: the real story of MTV, as told by the founders. Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittma... more
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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
Canada4 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 States7 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 States7 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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A business-leaning interview show that blends data-driven strategy with creative storytelling, featuring high-profile executives, founders, and media leaders who share actionable marketing, branding, and leadership lessons. Episodes often center on how big ideas were framed, tested, and scaled, with a recurring emphasis on talent development, partnerships, and the tension between bold creativity and disciplined execution. Notable strengths include access to industry pioneers, a practical bias toward marketing math, and a willingness to explore big industry shifts through concrete stories. This mix should appeal to marketers, brand builders, startup founders, and executives seeking behind-the-scenes context from influential leaders.
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