In this episode of #ThisOldMarketing, Google launches a new Tumblr-style spot on search engine results, leaving an opening (and risk) for brand publishers. The NYTimes buys an agency, social media organic content now seems left for dead, and Google's digital evangelist tells us all to focus on owned audiences.  Rants and raves include the most interesting man in the world and bot content.  This week's TOM example of the week: Hydraulic Pressed Steel Company.
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Google Is Letting Celebrities And Businesses Post Directly to Search Resultshttp://www.theverge.com/2016/3/4/11164046/google-posts-search-results-self-promotion-advertisingNew York Times Acquires Influencer Marketing Agency HelloSocietyhttp://techcrunch.com/2016/03/11/new-york-times-acquires-hellosociety/The Engagement Crisis In Content Marketing and Social Mediahttp://marketingland.com/engagement-crisis-content-marketing-social-media-happening-fix-166257I’m starting a New Newsletter- Rented Vs. Ownedhttp://www.kaushik.net/avinash/marketing-analytics-intersect-newsletter-avinash/SPONSOR: GoToWebinar and their 5 Tips to Attract Your Target Audience to Your Next Webinar - http://bit.ly/gotowebinar-attract-audienceRANTS AND RAVES
Roberthttp://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/surfstitchs-online-content-strategy-raises-questions-20160311-gngix3.htmlhttp://mashable.com/2016/03/09/dos-equis-end-most-interesting-man/
Joehttp://www.cjr.org/analysis/facebook_and_media.phphttp://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/03/08/opinion/sunday/algorithm-human-quiz.html?_r=1