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Ahead of the Game

Will Francis

Booking Overview

This interview-led digital marketing show focuses on practical marketing strategy, SEO, AI-driven search, content, and brand growth, with recurring guests who are experienced practitioners, founders, and marketing leaders. A PR agency could credibly pitch digital marketing executives, SEO and AI-search specialists, content strategists, and entrepreneurs with demonstrable brand-building experience; booking difficulty is low because the show features accessible professional experts rather than only high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 145

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 22.6k subscribers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

product@digitalmarketinginstitute.com

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Host

Will Francis - Digital marketing expert and educator who hosts the Ahead of the Game podcast for the Digital Marketing Institute.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced digital marketing practitioners, SEO and AI-search specialists, content marketing leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs with direct responsibility for marketing strategy, brand growth, or emerging technology adoption.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at established marketing and technology companies, Founding specialist consultancies, agencies, or marketing-focused organizations, Practical experience developing SEO, content, brand, or AI-search strategies, Building and marketing businesses or products in competitive markets

Recent Guest Discussions

Shawn Lemon - Digital Organization, Productivity Systems, Ai-assisted Workflows, Managing Workplace Communication, And Organizing Files And Tools.

Chima Mmeje - Content Marketing, Owned Audiences, Storytelling, Ai-assisted Content Workflows, Search Visibility, And Building Skills For Future Marketing Roles.

Aimee Jurenka - AI Search Visibility, Technical SEO, Brand Mentions And Citations, Content Strategy, And The Evolution Of Search Discovery.

Ernest Cantillon - Entrepreneurship, Brand Building, Hospitality Marketing, Customer Loyalty, Personal Branding, E-commerce, And Marketing Premium Products.

Crystal Carter - Ai-powered Search, Agentic Discovery, Technical SEO, AI Visibility Measurement, Actionable Websites, Content Strategy, And Brand Relevance.

Recent Topics

Business, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ahead of the Game
:

Lessons From a Non-Profit Marketer

October 30, 2026

What makes someone go from caring about a cause to taking action? In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis speaks with James Misner, Founder of The Kipos Group, about how nonprofits use storytelling, audience insights, and relationship-building to inspire action, and what marketers in any industry can learn from their approach. James’s top 3 tips Know your audience: create content that resonates with your audience, not just with you and your team. Make your calls to action clear:...

Why Reddit Matters for Marketers

October 09, 2026

Ever wondered why so many people add “Reddit” to their Google searches? In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis speaks with Sam Hughes, Head of Industry at Reddit, about what makes the platform such a trusted source of information and advice.Sam explores how people use Reddit to discover, research,and validate their choices, and what marketers need to understand before getting involved.Sam’s top 3 tipsExperience Reddit as a user: join communities and understand how the platform ...

How to Organize Your Digital Workspace

September 18, 2026

Ever feel like your digital life is getting harder to manage? In this episode of the DMI podcast, host Will Francis speaks with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, about creating simpler systems for managing files, email, tasks, and the growing number of tools we use every day. Shawn explores why good digital organization is becoming even more important in the age of AI, how to build systems around the way you work, and why adding another productivity tool often isn’t the answer. F...

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How do I get in touch with Ahead of the Game?

Ahead of the Game is hosted by Will Francis. Its publicly listed email is product@digitalmarketinginstitute.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ahead of the Game?

The publicly listed email for Ahead of the Game: product@digitalmarketinginstitute.com.

How many listeners does Ahead of the Game have?

Podseeker estimates Ahead of the Game reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ahead of the Game?

Ahead of the Game typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced digital marketing practitioners, SEO and AI-search specialists, content marketing leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs with direct responsibility for marketing strategy, brand growth, or emerging technology adoption. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at established marketing and technology companies; Founding specialist consultancies, agencies, or marketing-focused organizations; Practical experience developing SEO, content, brand, or AI-search strategies. Recent guests include Shawn Lemon, Chima Mmeje, and Aimee Jurenka.

How hard is it to get booked on Ahead of the Game?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Ahead of the Game cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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