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The £500 million marketing mistake
Episode 174

The £500 million marketing mistake

Nudge

March 18, 202419m 19s

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Show Notes

In 1991, CEO of one of the UK’s largest high street brands lost £500m in value overnight. He almost caused his company to go bankrupt, which ultimately led to his dismissal and a complete company rebrand. In today’s episode of Nudge, I share his story, explaining the psychology behind why this happened and some messaging advice that every marketer needs to know. 


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