Our TOP 10 Marketing Fails so far - the 50th Episode Special!
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Ever wondered how booking events in different cities on the same dates could turn into a hilarious marketing lesson? Or what it’s like to fall over during a high-stakes pitch? Join Chris Norton and Will Ockenden, as we celebrate our 50th episode of Embracing Marketing Mistakes. We kick off with Lisa Thompson’s side-splitting stories that highlight the importance of attention to detail and keeping a good sense of humour.
Imagine launching a design-focused pet store right in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis. We revisit this rollercoaster journey, sharing the emotional and financial hurdles of moving from a physical store to an online platform. Learn from our experience about the resilience needed to navigate business failures and turn them into future successes.
From the outrageous chocolate milkshake stunt by Arla to runaway buffaloes in Sydney, this episode features some of the wildest marketing and PR disasters we’ve encountered. Hear stories from Meagan Williamson and Anil Manji about costly mistakes and the lessons we can all take away from them. Whether it’s about avoiding PR nightmares or making wiser investment choices, this episode will leave you with a strong list of practical advice. Celebrate with us and don’t forget to share your own marketing mishaps as we laugh and learn together.
Links to featured episodes:
Lisa:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/15...
• The Cost of Class: How Marketing Divides Us
Paul:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/13...
• The Vanity Metric Trap: How Agencies Fool ...
Vicki:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/13...
• How to Measure PR Effectiveness (with Stua...
Gareth:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/15...
• Unlock the Power of Unconventional Marketi...
Greg:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/14...
• AI Marketing Strategies: The Future of Bus...
Meagan:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/15...
• How Pinterest Became a Powerhouse for Brands
Anil:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/15...
• Inside Scoop: A Government Insider's Battl...
Richard:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/15...
• How Audiobooks Are Changing The Publishing...
Ant:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/14...
• How to handle fake news and brand misinfor...
Ken:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206375/15...
• The Walmart Road Trip That Changed My Life...
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