McFarland Minutes Podcast

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, hosted by Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster, the focus is on holiday marketing campaigns. Natalie and Scout discuss the importance of planning holiday content well in advance and share insights on generational spending habits, particularly highlighting how Gen Z prefers to spend on experiences rather than traditional gifts. The

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, the host, Natalie, interviews Callie Adams, the Director of Events at Montana Silversmiths, about her 20-year journey with the company. Callie shares her background growing up in Western Montana, her involvement in rodeo, and how she ended up at Montana Silversmiths through her connections with Judy Wagner. She details

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, hosts Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster share personal experiences and strategies centered around burnout in careers and life. They discuss the prevalent issue of burnout among social media managers, explore Scout’s research findings from her master’s project, and share personal experiences and strategies for mitigating burnout. The conversation highlights

In this episode of ‘McFarland Minutes,’ the team welcomes Nick Luciano, a former engineer turned successful influencer. They discuss Nick’s unique journey from studying engineering and working for the Army to creating viral TikTok videos and becoming a full-time social media influencer. Nick shares his experiences and insights on the importance of mental health, detailing

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, host Natalie McFarland and Scout Foster dive into Scout’s journey towards earning her Master’s of Arts in Mass Communications from Texas Tech University. They discuss how Scout has integrated her studies with her work at McFarland Productions, leading to significant insights into the high burnout rates among social media

In this episode of McFarland Minutes, Natalie, Scout, and Erin DeLong, the marketing manager of Durango Boots, cover Erin’s career in the Western wear industry, highlighting her significant role in Durango Boots’ rebranding and marketing strategies. She discusses key partnerships, such as the collaboration with the Grand Ole Opry and the National Day of the

In episode 23 of McFarland Minutes, the hosts dive into their favorite marketing software tools, emphasizing the balance between too few and too many subscriptions. They discuss the merits of various tools such as Cloud Campaign for social media scheduling, Drip for email marketing, Kinsta for website hosting, and ClickUp for project management. The episode

In episode 22 of McFarland Minutes, Ryan shares his experiences and insights on video production and marketing. Ryan recounts his journey from interning at McFarland Productions to working with the University of Tennessee’s athletic department. The dialogue explores the significant impact of video marketing across various formats, from short reels to full-length films, emphasizing the

n this episode of McFarland Minutes, the conversation continues with Tim Kimsey, an esteemed figure in audio engineering and sound design. Tim shares his journey from recording albums in Southern California to diving into sound design and the importance of teamwork in professional production settings. The discussion covers the significance of having a reliable team,