Branding Strategy
How to Grow a YouTube Channel in 2025: A Case Study [YouTube Marketing with Natalie Brunell, Part 1]
Want to learn how to grow a YouTube channel and turn your passion into a monetized online presence? Let’s explore how Natalie Brunell, a former journalist, became a successful channel creator with nearly 200,000 subscribers. In this case study, you’ll discover actionable strategies for boosting your own channel’s growth, mastering YouTube’s algorithm, optimizing for YouTube…
Get More Views on YouTube Channel (Small Business Edition) [YouTube Marketing with JC Polk, Part 2]
Tired of your small business videos on YouTube getting lost in the noise? Let’s explore video strategies that are currently working for JC Polk, Executive Producer and Co-founder of OLAS Media, and John Bertino, CEO of The Agency Guide and Host of the Niche Marketing Podcast. John and JC aren’t just discussing theory; they have…
Grow Your Business on YouTube and LinkedIn for Content Creators and Startups [YouTube Marketing with Finn McKenty, Part 3]
Going viral is overrated! Want to know how to really make a profit and grow your business on YouTube and LinkedIn? Then watch the full interview between host John Bertino and guest expert Finn McKenty. You will hear behind-the-scenes stories and facts about: engaging audiences on platforms like YouTube with differentiation and understanding the true…
Get Millions of Views By Decoding the YouTube Algorithm [YouTube Marketing with Mike Desmarets from Evolve Ink, Part 4]
Did you know that over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute — but only a tiny fraction ever break through to get millions of views? What if you could crack the code behind YouTube’s algorithm and unlock massive growth for your channel? In this episode, a collaboration with the NJ Content…
How to Build a Profitable Podcast & YouTube Studio from Scratch [YouTube Marketing with Tom Brown, Part 5]
Don’t break the bank! Here’s what actually works when launching a content studio, podcast studio, or YouTube studio — whatever you want to call it! Tom Brown (Chicago Podcast Studio) and John Bertino (host of this show and co-host of NJ Content Studio show) break it all down—no fluff, just real stories, honest mistakes, and…
The Power of Storytelling in Marketing, YouTube, and TikTok Shop Success [YouTube Marketing with AJ Rantz, Part 6]
“I was months away from losing my house.” AJ Rantz’s journey from struggling social media content creator to a successful business is a powerful testament to resilience and creativity. Once a bartender on the brink of losing everything during the COVID-19 pandemic, AJ turned adversity into opportunity by launching Cocktail Cards, which became a wildly…
Going Viral on TikTok and YouTube in the Wedding Industry [YouTube Marketing with Adriana Brauckmann, Part 7]
What does it take for a wedding content creator to go from zero to over 50,000 loyal followers—and rack up half a million views on a TikTok video about bridal shower dresses? In this lively, unscripted episode, Adriana Brauckmann, founder of The Pre-Nup podcast and a seasoned wedding industry insider, dishes on her unfiltered journey…
Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits [Nonprofit Marketing with Grant Hensel, Part 4]
Did you know nonprofits can access up to $13,000 in FREE money to use in paid ads? Free digital advertising via Google and Microsoft ad grants is a topic that can’t be skipped in our interview series on nonprofit marketing! Grant Hensel, the Founder and CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone, stopped by to share best practices…
Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits [Nonprofit Marketing with Ashwath Narayanan, Part 5]
Nonprofit organizations must think outside the box if they want to scale awareness, trust, and relationships—three critical elements for successful fundraising and accomplishing their mission. But how can nonprofits effectively scale these seemingly personal connections? The answer might lie in influencer marketing. As Robert Cialdini points out in his book Influence, people are significantly swayed…
Nonprofit Communications Strategy [Nonprofit Marketing with Rick Cohen, Part 1]
Are you looking to refine your nonprofit communications strategy and make a greater impact? In this episode of the Niche Marketing Podcast, host John Bertino and Rick Cohen, Chief Communications Officer for the National Council of Nonprofits, explore the critical elements of effective communications strategy for nonprofit organizations, including: the importance of directing profits back…