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Peter Field said “Any brand with ambitions beyond its budget needs to see this”. He was referring to Bountiful Cows IPA data fueled study which analysed 256 ad campaigns, examining them for Relative Advantage. I tracked down Adam Foley, CEO of Bountiful Cow to ask him more about the analysis and the findings. The research argues that relative advantage campaigns are 15% more likely to show at least one very large brand effect. They are also 60% more likely to have a very large effect on awareness, 22% more likely on differentiation suggesting a longer-term benefit to the brand and the business. As Adam himself has said “When you can’t outspend your competition, you have to out-think them. You’ll never win by doing the same thing with less money; it’s about seizing opportunities that competitors overlook or neglect.” This episode delves into the report with great real life examples of brands that are using these principles of relative advantage. This is episode covers the importance of challenger brands, how a diverse and non-traditional approach to marketing and audience engagement can result in significant company growth and brand awareness, distinctiveness in a saturated market, leveraging social currency, and the critical role of measuring campaign effectiveness. 03:38The Power of Regional Press05:48 Embracing Challenger Brands07:42 The Philosophy of Challenger Brands16:35 The Relative Advantage Framework: A Deep Dive24:42 Exploring the Seven Principles of Challenger Brand Success44:24 The Future of Challenger BrandsThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here www.thatswhaticallmarketing.com

In the 2nd part of the series Inclusion in Action I am joined by guests Dr. Camille White, Chloe Davies, and Anike Mlemchukwu shared their unique perspectives on navigating careers as black women, tackling systematic racism, and advocating for mental health and special needs within their industries. Dr. White, CEO of Inspire to Evolve, shares her journey from medicine to tech, focusing on empowering individuals for better health and career satisfaction. Chloe Davies, founder of 'It Takes a Village', emphasises the importance of addressing black mental health and using her platform for advocacy and change. Anika highlighted her commitment to supporting children with special needs, founding Lapapoe to provide resources for these families. The discussion touches upon the challenges black women face in various spaces, the importance of representation, and the role allies play in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Again the need for action, for more inclusive practices and meaningful change comes through05:30 The Importance of Representation and Overcoming Racism09:50 Advocacy and Breaking Stereotypes19:17 Creating Change: The Role of Leadership and Community in Diversity24:04 Trailblazing in the Corporate World24:44 The Power of Representation and Diversity27:45 Comparing Racial Experiences: US vs. UK35:45 The Struggle for Equity in the Workplace41:40 The Role of Data in Achieving Pay Equity46:11 Final Thoughts on Legacy and EmpowermentThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here

Traditional (or established) media is having somewhat of a resurgence, the pendulum is certainly swinging to a more balanced view. We have the likes of Nils Leonard celebrating the power of OOH, Mark Ritson telling us that if we allocate 11% of our marketing budget to radio advertising, the entire campaign’s effectiveness will double and Peter Field releasing Why TV is at the heart of effectiveness and NeuroInsight showing that a 30-second cinema ad had 1.75 times more chance of having its “intended impact” on memory and engagement than a 30-second TV ad. So it was time for That’s What I Call Marketing to sit down with leading industry bodies to get their take on the landscape, the challenges and opportunities faced by traditional media, innovative research studies, and the importance of measurement and effectiveness in advertising. Featuring insights from Jill McGrath of TAM Ireland, Aoibhinn Lennon from the Outdoor Media Association, Cassie Joyce of Pearl and Dean Ireland, and Ciarán Cunningham of Radio Centre Ireland, the discussion delves into how traditional media channels are adapting to digital transformations and the perceived effectiveness of digital vs. traditional advertising. The episode also highlights the need for marketers to be curious, challenge assumptions, and consider a balanced media mix to achieve brand success. Recorded at Poddle Audio00:44 Diving Into the Media Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities01:12 Expert Insights on Traditional Media's Evolution02:59 The Digital Shift: Analysing the Impact on Advertising Spend05:13 Reassessing Media Strategies: A Shift Back to Broadcast?06:52 Breaking Down Misconceptions in Media Planning11:05 The Importance of Diverse Media in Campaigns12:59 Measuring Success Beyond Digital Metrics24:11 Revisiting Event-Based Media and Consumer Engagement27:02 Addressing the Digital Focus in Media Planning and Buying29:51 The Sonic Boom of Audio Media30:06 Marketing Challenges and Strategies36:06 Innovations in Media: A Closer Look38:21 The Future of Media Measurement and Creativity52:10 Busting Myths and Setting New GoalsThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Thanks to Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio for hosting this episodeGet in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here 

Taking a look back at the top marketing moments in April 2024 ,this episode provides a roundup of notable marketing campaigns, news and trends t discusses Weetabix's new brand campaign aimed at reclaiming market share, Burger King's 70th-anniversary celebrations, the Cairn Homes sponsorship of community games, McDonald's innovative smelling billboards in the Netherlands, a critique of B2B marketing strategies, the success of the Wild Atlantic Way tourism campaign, the complexity of fake billboards, marketing to Gen Z, a look at what happened with Sky Ireland's streaming service ad, insights into the CMO-CFO relationship via the On Strategy Showcase podcast, Terrence Riley's return to Crocs, the unusual Pringles and Crocs collaboration, Dove's self-esteem project confronting AI-generated beauty standards, the launch of Cruzcampo beer in the UK by Lucky Generals, the Indie List’s embrace of AI in marketing, a mention of a wonky Waitrose billboard misunderstanding and a preview of upcoming guests and an invitation for partnerships for the next year's Cannes festival.00:22 Weetabix's Branding Challenge and Campaign Insights02:12 Celebrating Burger King's 70th with Flame-Grilled Ads02:38 Cairn Homes and the Community Games Sponsorship03:35 McDonald's Innovative Smelling Billboard Campaign05:29 The Wild Atlantic Way: A Tourism Marketing Success07:18 The Rise of Fake Billboards and Creative Debates08:50 Marketing to Gen Z sigh09:39 Sky Ireland's Streaming Ad10:49 Exploring the CMO and CFO Relationship with Heineken USA11:52 Terrence Riley's Return to Crocs12:52 Innovative Campaigns and AI in Marketing15:23 Waitrose's Creative Pricing Campaign16:19 April's Guest Highlights on 'That's What I Call Marketing'16:57 Looking Ahead: Cannes 2024 and Future CollaborationsListen, Learn Lead with That’s What I Call MarketingThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here

Today’s episode is live from Whelans in Dublin at the IAPI Cannes Young Lions competition showcase. The Young Lions competition gives the next generation of industry superstars the chance to prove themselves answering a charity brief under intense pressure. It is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate & support young creative talent in Ireland. I was delighted to go along to the winners showcase and chat to some of the amazing creative teams that participated and won. We need to celebrate creativity and we need to encourage the next generation of creatives to stay in this industry and help elevate Ireland’s creative capabilities on the world stage. We are a nation of world class storytellers, artists, musicians - our creative outputs in marketing and advertising should be world class. These winners share the approach to tackling the brief, what it felt like to win and what they are expecting at Cannes. If you aren’t inspired by the future of creativity - listen to this and you will be.  02:30 Shreesha Hedge introduces the IAPI Cannes Young Lions Competition10:29 Lorna Tutty & Georgia Murphy from Droga5 discuss their winning digital entry18:54 Hannah McGlynn & Lucy Mortell from Publicis discuss their winning film entry27:23 Meabh O’Mahony & Kelly Oglesby from Edelman discuss their winning PR entry37:00 Max Brady from Pull The Trigger talks about producing the winning film entry, why she does it and why Cannes is so important46:30 John-Mark McCafferty of Threshold chats about the inspiration the charity got from the Cannes Young Lions participantsListen, Learn Lead with That’s What I Call MarketingThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here

Today’s guest is the fascinating Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer at Manchester United. This is a wonderful story of embracing challenges, from diving into the marketing world without prior experience to leading innovative branding strategies at big brands. Ellie has worked for Honda, which must have been a dream job for someone who grew up loving motorised vehicles and Ellie certainly made the most of it as you will hear. Ellie totally changed direction going to Virgin Media and then the call came to lead marketing at Formula One, where Ellie set up the first ever marketing structure and helped transform the perceptions of the sport, and yes we do talk about Drive to Survive. In a fascinating next step Ellie took over marketing at the glorious Manchester United, and what is fascinating is Ellie had no real love for football, so we talk about what attracted her to the role at the greatest football club in the world (can you sense the bias!). This episode sheds light on the power of curiosity, the significance of building relationships, and the impact of strategic marketing in the ever-evolving world of sports and entertainment.01:12 From Farm Life to Marketing Maven04:15 Foundational Years in Marketing09:09 Agency Insights13:02 The move to client side21:56 Embracing Change at Virgin Media28:54 A Surprising Call from Formula One34:06 The Game-Changing Impact of 'Drive to Survive'38:15 A New Arena42:51 Fan Engagement and Strategy at Manchester United50:34 Match Day Experience: Behind the Scenes52:39 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking AheadListen, Learn Lead with That’s What I Call MarketingThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here

The Mindless Marketers is a new segment with the Sleeping Barber podcast. So today Vassilis Douros and Marc Binkley join me in a humorous exploration of some of todays hottest marketing topics with inspiration from the wonderful work of Tom Fishburne Founder and CEO of Marketoonist. We show and explain a selection of cartoons that we like and then debate topics like changes in marketing roles, the relevance of chief marketing officer (CMO) positions, and the efficiency of different marketing strategies. We discuss the challenges and misconceptions in the marketing industry, such as the reliance on data versus insight, the perception of marketing departments within organisations, and the shift towards prioritising first-party data due to cookie deprecation. The episode also touches on creative advertising, customer-centric approaches, and the importance of brand and product availability to consumers. Through a mix of personal anecdotes, industry insights, and discussing Toms cartoons, we delve into the complexities of marketing an industry we all love.00:00 Welcome to the Pilot: Introducing Mindless Marketers00:25 Diving Into the World of tom Fishburne and the Marketoonist,01:36 The Evolution and Challenges of the CMO Role07:54 AI in Marketing: Expectations vs. Reality11:50 Data-Driven Marketing: A Double-Edged Sword16:56 Navigating the Shift from Third-Party Cookies21:10 Rethinking Remarketing Strategies22:13 Scepticism and Realisations in Digital Marketing24:20 The Impact of Cutting Marketing Budgets31:37 Inside the Mind of a Consumer: Brand Perception39:08 Concluding Thoughts on Marketing StrategiesListen, Learn Lead with That’s What I Call MarketingThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here 

In February Walter T Geer posted that he was going to shut down his social media and “use it to amplify the voices of Black women that needed a mega phone” Walter commented that Historically Black women “have CONSISTENTLY been called upon to help solve the worlds problems. It wasn’t too long ago that leaders and companies called upon and hired many of these women, to save their companies by addressing their diversity issues. Now only a few years later, many of those same leaders and companies seem to have forgotten the very people who helped dig them out of a hole”I was in touch with Walter and asked if he thought it was a good idea to profile some of the women he had featured and host a panel discussion on their experiences in marketing and communications and from their perspectives why we are where we are and what needs to change. I was incredibly grateful that six of the black female leaders featured by Walter came back and agreed to be part of the discussion. In Part One of that discussion I am joined by*Effie Kanyua, Founder: We Are Warriors PR - featured in PR Week's 'New Agencies to Watch in 2024'*Ekaette Kern, Co-Founder and CEO, Tenet Consultancy.*LeAnne Weekes, public relations and marketing expert looking for her next roleIn this episode we have a really open conversation we discuss barriers to entry for black professionals in the field, including recruitment challenges, unpaid internships, lack of progression routes, and systemic issues. The panel discuss real-life examples of overcoming barriers in the industry, strategies for enhancing diversity in marketing and communications, stories of perseverance, creativity, and success, advice for aspiring professionals, emphasising the value of networking. Despite some progress, our industry still has a long way to go in truly embracing diversity and inclusivity. Let's learn, grow, and support each other in making the marketing world a place where everyone's voice is heard and valued. 💡Listen, Learn Lead with That’s What I Call Marketing00:26 Effie's Journey: From Journalism to AI-Powered PR01:23 LeAnne's Diverse Communications Expertise02:54 Ekaette's Mission: Diversifying the Agency World in Atlanta04:28 The Stark Reality of Diversity in the Industry05:02 Breaking Down Barriers: Opportunities and Representation09:24 The Importance of Diverse Voices in Creative Industries12:20 Challenges and Solutions for True Diversity and Inclusion18:34 The Role of Leadership and Strategy in DE&I Initiatives21:36 The Impact of DE&I Rollbacks and the Need for Action44:22 Advice for Aspiring Professionals in the Communications IndustryThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List and Diplomat, the global brand agency Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email EmailInstagram X YoutubeListen to all episodes here 

Dr. Grace Kite is Founder and CEO of Magic Numbers and Magic Works Training. Her career is distinguished by a blend of academic excellence and practical expertise, making her a sought-after advisor and speaker on topics related to marketing effectiveness and ROI. Dr. Kite's contributions to the field are characterised by her ability to blend detailed econometric analysis with clear, actionable insights, helping businesses to optimise their marketing strategies in alignment with economic principles.In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Kite is an influential voice in the marketing community, frequently contributing to industry discussions, publishing research findings, and participating in conferences. And today's episode delves into so much of the work Grace contributes to the industry. We talk about how Graces curiosity got her into marketing, the importance of people, how getting the work used not just commissioned is so important. Bar charts beeing the bazzoka of data, the importance of last click attribution going away, the differences for smaller and bigger brands, how 30 grand spent today can give you 20-40% more effective marketing plans, of course we touch on AI and Die Hards place as a Christmas Classic.00:14 From Economics to Marketing: A Unique Journey03:21 The Leap to Freelancing: Balancing Career and Family07:59 The Power of Positioning and Analytics in Marketing11:28 Understanding the Human Element in Data Analytics21:42 Navigating Marketing Strategies in Inflationary Times25:58 Practical Advice for Marketers on a Budget31:48 Navigating the Pitfalls of Attribution in Marketing39:45 Understanding the Impact of External Factors on Marketing42:24 Exploring the Potential and Pitfalls of Attention Metrics45:19 The Power of Niche Influencers in Marketing47:57 AI in Marketing: Opportunities and Concerns50:57 Reflections and Insights from Industry Events51:34 Econometrics: Making Advanced Analysis AccessibleThanks to today's show sponsors: The Indie List https://indielist.ie/ and Diplomat, the global brand agency https://www.diplomat.agency/Get in touch about sponsorship or content partnerships, email thatswhaticallmarketing@gmail.comTo contact That’s What I Call MarketingEmail thatswhaticallmarketing@gmail.comInstagram www.instagram.com/thatswhaticallmarketing/X twitter twitter.com/thats_marketing .Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thatswhaticallmarketingYou can listen to all previous episodes here https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.com/podcast