Adapt & Thrive: A Survival Guide for the Modern Marketer

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The digital marketing landscape is changing faster than ever before, but, in today's competitive and connected marketplace, if you don’t adapt, you’re out. Join hosts, Tom Gallego, Author and CEO of award winning agency, L7 Creative, and Kate Houser, millennial social media guru, as they discuss (and debate) topics around how to survive as a modern marketer, with very special guests along the way. If you are on the hunt for trends in digital marketing, social media secrets and best practices to grow and connect brands with their audience, then this podcast is for you.

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September 9, 2025Episode 2115 min

Adapt & Thrive S3E2: How Biotech & Healthcare Brands Can Win on Social

Organic social media isn’t just for lifestyle or consumer brands. It’s a powerful tool for biotech, healthcare, pharma, and life sciences companies, too. In this episode of Adapt & Thrive, Caroline Morris (Social Media Manager at L7 Creative) and Tom discuss the unique challenges regulated industries face on social and how to overcome them. We cover: Why social media engagement matters for biotech and healthtech brands How to balance compliance with creativity Proven content formats that work in regulated industries Why organic social is essential for building trust before launching paid campaigns If you’ve ever thought “social isn’t for us” because of compliance, this conversation will change your perspective. 👉 Watch to learn how to humanize your healthcare or biotech brand, build trust with audiences, and set up smarter workflows that keep compliance teams happy. ✨ Resources & Next Steps See how we helped Eisenhower Health grow applications: https://www.l7creative.com/case-study/eisenhower-health/ Read our LegitScript guide: https://www.l7creative.com/healthcare-marketing/legitscript-certification-guide/ Book a call with L7 Creative to build your social strategy: https://www.l7creative.com/contact/

June 13, 2025Episode 2019 min

Adapt & Thrive S3E1: How Brands Can Win the Battle to Stand Out on Social

In this episode, L7 Creative’s Tom (CEO & Director of Brand Strategy) and Caroline (Social Media Manager) explore how brands can fight and win the battle to stand out in today’s crowded social media landscape. 📉 With organic reach declining and user attention at an all-time low, what can brands do to break through the noise? 🔥 Here’s what we cover: The real reason engagement is down—and why that’s an opportunity How to build an organic strategy that drives actual conversions The power of short-form video Why influencer culture is fading and content creators are rising What you need to know about social SEO and the state of hashtags How to leverage private communities for higher retention and loyalty 📲 Whether you’re running a B2B campaign or building a consumer brand, this episode will help you rethink your social strategy and focus on what actually works in 2025. #OrganicSocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentStrategy #ShortFormVideo #SocialSEO #DigitalMarketing #BrandEngagement #L7Creative #AdaptAndThrivePodcast

October 18, 2024Episode 1911 min

Adapt & Thrive (Season 2 Ep. 7): The L7 Marketing Machine™ Part 4

In the final part of our L7 Marketing Machine™ series, Tom and Theresa discuss the Calibrate & Refuel Phase, where our team uses cutting-edge A.I., monitoring tools, and analytics to drive keen learnings and insights. In this phase, we keep tuning your campaigns to optimize greater payoffs and constantly refuel with new enhancements. #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketingagency #SanDiegoMarketing #AudienceEngagement #MarketingROI #branding #brandstrategy #marketingtips #marketing #marketingpodcasts

June 25, 2024Episode 1817 min

Adapt & Thrive (Season 2 Ep. 6): The L7 Marketing Machine™ Part 3

In part 3 of our L7 Marketing Machine™ series, Tom and Theresa discuss the Build & Run Phase, where our team of experts develops the big ideas that generate leads, conversions, and lifetime customers. #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketingagency #SanDiegoMarketing #AudienceEngagement #MarketingROI #branding #brandstrategy #marketingtips #marketing #marketingpodcast

May 24, 2024Episode 1721 min

Adapt & Thrive (Season 2 Ep. 5): The L7 Marketing Machine™ Part 2

In part 2 of our L7 Marketing Machine™ series, Tom and Theresa discuss the Brand Blueprint phase - the process of positioning your brand through our proprietary Marketing Machine™ methodology. Hear their insights on conducting a comprehensive brand analysis to understand your unique strengths and opportunities in the market. #digitaltransformation #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketingagency #SanDiegoMarketing #AudienceEngagement #MarketingROI #branding #brandstrategy

April 23, 2024Episode 1624 min

Adapt & Thrive (Season 2 Ep. 4): The L7 Marketing Machine™ - Part 1

In the premiere episode of our L7 Marketing Machine™ series, uncover the secrets behind our transformative process for reinventing brands and driving explosive growth. Join L7 Creative's CEO, Tom Gallego, and Marketing Director, Theresa Boxberger, as they pull back the curtain on this strategic marketing framework. Discover the origin story of how the L7 Marketing Machine™ was meticulously engineered to solve marketers' biggest headaches.

February 7, 2024Episode 1513 min

Adapt & Thrive (Season 2 Ep. 3): 2023 Year Favorites

On this episode of Adapt & Thrive, Tom and Theresa discuss their favorite topics and trends from 2023. Plus, we take a look ahead to what we can expect from the world of marketing in 2024.

June 16, 2023Episode 234 min

Season 2, Episode 2: 2023 Marketing AI Trends

Join us as we navigate the exciting advancements in artificial intelligence that are reshaping the digital marketing landscape. Gain insights into the benefits of AI-driven strategies while exploring the challenges and ethical considerations associated with this powerful technology.

May 22, 2023Episode 123 min

Season 2, Episode 1: Everything you Wanted to Know About TikTok but Were Afraid to Ask

Is your brand on TikTok? If you have been wondering whether it's the right platform for your audience or how to use it, you'll want to check out our latest podcast: Everything You Wanted to Know About TikTok but Were Afraid to Ask.

January 10, 2023Episode 1430 min

Episode 14: Eight Strategies to Implement for your Amazon Marketing for 2023

Do you have an Amazon store and want to improve sales? On this episode of Adapt and Thrive, Kate and Tom walk you through eight strategies to implement for your Amazon marketing for 2023. From social media to SEO, and everything in between, we’ll give you the insights you need to thrive. Also joining the conversation is special guest, Mackenzie Routson, the Associate Paid Media Director at L7 Creative who has a wealth of Amazon marketing experience.