Digital & Dirt

Frank Sanchez - CEO & Co-Founder, Elk

Digital & Dirt

Show Notes

Send us Fan Mail Ian welcomes Frank Sanchez, co-founder and CEO of Elk Marketing, for a deep dive into how brands must evolve to thrive. They cover everything from the future of SEO and paid media, to the risks of selling on Amazon, to how cultural shifts like Coachella financing are changing consumer behavior. A must-listen for anyone who wants to understand marketing’s new rules — and how to stay ahead of them.

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