187. Why Growth Marketing Isn’t Working Like It Used To (And What to Do Instead)
The old growth marketing playbook is breaking — here’s how to evolve for today’s consumers.
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Show Notes
If your ads, campaigns, or funnels aren’t delivering the results they used to, it’s not just the algorithm — and it’s not just you. Growth marketing has changed because consumers have changed. When strategies fall out of sync with how people make decisions today, performance starts to stall.
In this episode, Sonia Thompson breaks down why traditional growth marketing strategies are losing effectiveness — and what brands need to do instead to realign with today’s consumers. Drawing on shifts in customer expectations, identity, and values, Sonia explains why many performance-driven tactics are producing diminishing returns and how brands can evolve their approach to drive sustainable growth.
You’ll learn:
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Why traditional performance marketing tactics aren’t working like they used to
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How evolving consumer identities, values, and expectations are reshaping ROI
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The key shifts required to modernize your growth marketing strategy
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How to lead with identity, communicate values clearly, and build connection
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What it takes to future-proof growth without relying on outdated playbooks
If your growth has stalled — or if you’re ready to evolve how you attract, convert, and retain customers — this episode will help you realign your growth marketing strategy with how today’s customers actually decide.
Because growth isn’t broken — it’s just misaligned.