Best of TDMM – Optidge Podcast: Milestone Moments + Most Streamed Episodes of 2025
2025 was a remarkable year for The Digital Marketing Mentor Podcast, filled with insightful conversations, breakthrough strategies, and authentic mentorship.
Just like we did at the conclusion of 2024, we’ve compiled a list of the top-streamed episodes that exemplify the diversity, expertise, and unique perspectives that have helped marketers sharpen their craft and navigate evolving challenges with confidence.
As we quickly (and proudly) approach our 100th episode, we want to look back on seven standout episodes that resonated strongly with listeners this year. From paid social advertising to branding as a solution and real talk about marketing careers, these episodes deliver powerful takeaways for digital marketers at every stage.
Episode 82 – Grace Glass: Paid Social Media for Beginners – Crafting Winning Ads
Grace Glass dives deep into actionable strategies for creating effective paid social ads, tailored for beginners eager to optimize their campaigns without overwhelming complexity. Her tips simplify targeting, creative design, and budget optimization, making paid social accessible and profitable for marketers starting out.
Episode 85 – Chaya Glatt: Branding as a Solution, Not a Service
Chaya Glatt redefines branding beyond logos and slogans, framing it as a solution to client problems and business challenges. This episode explores how branding builds lasting connections and drives meaningful results, inspiring marketers to think strategically about identity and value delivery.
Episode 94 – Michelle Miller: Sustainable Strategy, Mentorship & B2B Marketing
Michelle Miller shares her sustainable approach to marketing strategy focused on mentorship and long-term business growth. Her experience in B2B marketing offers valuable insights into building trust and driving impactful, measurable progress over quick wins.
Episode 80 – Ameet Khabra: Curiosity, Community, Confidence in PPC Leadership
Ameet Khabra emphasizes curiosity and community as pillars of effective PPC leadership. This episode guides listeners through fostering confidence and innovation on their teams while staying grounded in data-driven decision making.
Episode 88 – Best of SEO Part 2: Brand Building & The AI Future of Search
This episode illuminates the evolving landscape of SEO, focusing on brand building and integrating AI for future-ready search strategies. Experts discuss practical SEO tactics alongside emerging technologies shaping search engine marketing.
Episode 81 – Jyll Saskin Gales: Powered by Psychology in Google Ads
Jyll Saskin Gales explores the psychology behind Google Ads success, teaching listeners how to craft ads and campaigns that truly connect with audiences on a cognitive level. Her insights help marketers optimize beyond keywords to influence real buyer behaviors.
Episode 93 – Navah Hopkins & Sarah Stemen: Real Talk Marketing Jobs for 2025
Navah Hopkins and Sarah Stemen engage in an honest discussion about the realities and evolving demands of marketing careers in 2025. This episode offers valuable advice for navigating job markets, skill development, and staying resilient amidst industry change.
What These Episodes Reveal About 2025 Marketing Trends
A dominant thread through these episodes is the emphasis on mentorship, sustainable growth, and building authentic community connections.
Female leaders shine prominently among our top guests, reflecting the dynamic shifts in digital marketing leadership.
Whether it’s mastering paid social, embracing AI in SEO, or rethinking branding, these conversations signal an industry in evolution—one that values human insight alongside cutting-edge strategies.
Milestone Podcast Moments: Awards, Achievements, and 100 Episodes Strong
2025 marked a standout year for The Digital Marketing Mentor Podcast, not only for the top-streamed episodes, but also for the milestones that defined its journey.
At the 21st Annual Davey Awards, the podcast brought home two prestigious honors, standing tall among some of the most creative digital agencies in the industry:
🥇 Gold — Podcast Series: Advertising and Marketing
🥈 Silver — Individual Episode (Business) for “High School Side Hustle Turned Thriving TikTok Agency” with Noah Frydberg
These awards celebrate creativity, storytelling, and impact that comes from a team fueled by curiosity, consistency, and collaboration.
Behind every episode is a team of passionate marketers, storytellers, and sound wizards who make the show come to life:
- Danny Gavin, The Digital Marketing Mentor
- Tracy Murray, DPT, Marketing Manager
- Madison Ernzen, Marketing Coordinator
- Zak Gerhart, Podcast Editor
- Julien Ross and Jessica Laughren, Copywriters
- Lady Chaparro, Graphic Designer
- Gretchen Angerman, Social Media Manager
And, as the year comes to a close, the show reaches an incredible new milestone…
Episode 100: The Mentors Who Made Us (Best Mentorship Stories).
This special episode brings together friends, mentors, and industry leaders who’ve shaped not only marketing careers, but lives and communities. With warmth, gratitude, and reflection, host and Digital Marketing Mentor himself, Danny Gavin, revisits the defining theme at the heart of every episode: that mentorship isn’t just a practice, it’s a legacy.
Listeners will hear stories of guidance, growth, and the lessons that continue to ripple across generations of marketers and leaders. It’s a celebration of the mentors who made us, and a powerful reminder that learning never stops.
Looking Ahead
Thank you to our guests and loyal listeners for making 2025 a milestone year. Stay tuned for new episodes, fresh insights, and continued commitment to mentoring marketers on their journeys in 2026 and beyond.
And speaking of what’s next, get ready for a refreshed take on The Digital Marketing Mentor Podcast launching in January. The podcast is evolving to bring more of the team’s experience-based expertise to the mic through new “Office Hours” episodes that pull listeners behind the scenes of agency life. With additional episode formats, expect real conversations, strategy breakdowns, updates from ODEO Academy alumni, and candid roundtables.
From campaign case studies and trend deep dives to AI discussion, client success stories, and follow-up conversations with former guests, these episodes will offer an authentic look into how marketers and teams learn, experiment, and grow together. It’s a fresh chapter of mentorship, rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and the voices that define Optidge.
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