So much going on today! So many changes to consider. Facebook and Snapchat and content wars. OH MY! In this new episode of The Marketing Companion Tom Webster and I consider some EPIZOODIC new ideas that will be affecting your marketing programs now and in the future. Listen in for some TREMENDIFIED new insights on:

• Snapchat rejected Facebook's takeover bid last year. Mark Zuckerberg is taking revenge like a jilted lover. Watch out for this ZUCKERFICATION of Facebook Messenger. Facebook and Snapchat ... AT WAR?
• The surprising new study that shows how people consume content in their cars. GOLLY GOSH this is unbelievable!
• Audible is seeking WORLD DOMINATION on everything audio. The Netflix of audio? WOWZERS.
• The epic battle for the content eco-system is heating up! Apple? Google? Amazon? TAKE COVER!
• Twitter's new partnership with the National Football League. A multimedia SHOCKER! Is this the salvation of Twitter or is this FOURTH AND LONG for the company?

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