{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67979adb64a671b4e186c640/698da83dd36bede67018a435?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Marks Morning Business Show Febuary 12th 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67979adb64a671b4e186c640/1770891259622-7fe516ed-5ccc-418c-8ba2-9ff5d99148a6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>n today’s episode, we talk about <strong>marketing and advertising</strong> — and why the real goal hasn’t changed in 50+ years: <strong>get people to notice you, remember you, and buy from you.</strong></p><p>I start with a brilliant story from the advertising world: a daring <strong>Guinness pitch</strong> designed to prove one thing — <em>if you want the account, you have to be unforgettable.</em> That story leads into the bigger lesson for every business owner: standing out isn’t about spending the most money — it’s about being <strong>clever, consistent, and memorable</strong>.</p><p>We cover why marketing can feel like “a shotgun approach” (sometimes you hit the right person at the right time, sometimes you don’t), and why big numbers like webinar sign-ups or followers don’t always translate into sales.</p><p>You’ll also hear practical ways to market on a small budget:</p><ul><li>Where your customers <strong>eat, drink, shop and wait</strong></li><li>Why local marketing still works (hairdressers, barbers, takeaways, posters, leaflets)</li><li>How to test small ad budgets on social media without burning cash</li><li>Why your message, slogan, and brand cues matter more than the platform</li><li>Why it’s smart to <strong>study competitors</strong> and copy what’s already working (then improve it)</li></ul><p>If you want more customers and better results from marketing, this episode will help you stop guessing and start focusing on what actually works.</p>","author_name":"Mark Beggs"}