Sleeping Barber - A Marketing Podcast

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S4 Ep 103SBP103 - The Barber's Brief - January 9th 2025

Welcome to another episode of The Barber’s Brief, by the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the latest marketing and business news, spotlight a standout case study in their Marketing Moment, and wrap up with the Ad of the Week. Enjoy the show! Follow our Updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/ Follow our Hosts: Marc Binkley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:18 - Mark Ritson's Annual Top Marketing Moments 10 - 5 5:56 - How Small Brands Grow 10:18 - Mark Ritson's Annual Top Marketing Moments 4-1 15:41 - Chipotle Expands Partnership with Strava 19:17 - The Marketing Moment: Questioning the Growth Dogma. A Replication Study 25:49 - Ad of the week: Apple's Heartstrings 28:45 - Coming up next week. In The News Links: Mark Riston’s Annual Top 10 Marketing Moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk9ju-avzNo How Small Brands Grow Source LinkedIn - Author Julia Skinner Link: https://shorturl.at/Kwy9Y Headline: Chipotle expands Strava tie-up globally to fuel New Year’s fitness goals Source: Marketing DiveLink: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/chipotle-strava-global-new-years-fitness-goals/736446/ Questioning the Growth Dogma: A Replication Study Ad of the Week Title: Heartstrings Advertiser Apple Agency: TWBA & Media Arts LabLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvnJhwIwqds Apple had introduced their annual Holiday advertisement for the 2024 season at the end of November, titled “Heartstrings”, and it’s an unusually moving commercial that focuses on hearing loss and the hearing aids feature of AirPods Pro 2 (which happen to be hugely discounted on Amazon right now, if you’re in the market). In the touching and family oriented commercial, a small family is gathered around a Christmas tree opening presents, and as the father reminiscences about his daughter growing up over the years, he gets a nudge from his wife to listen to his daughter singing a rendition of “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, and Nash, where he puts in his AirPods and is able to hear her clearly.

Jan 9, 202530 min

S3 Ep 102SPB 102: The Barber's Brief: Navigating the 2025 Marketing Trends

Welcome to Another Episode of Our Barber’s Brief. In our final episode of the year, Vassilis and Marc discuss the key insights from the Cantor 2025 Trends Report, focusing on sustainability, inclusion, population growth challenges, the evolution of retail media networks, and the importance of innovation. They emphasize the need for authenticity in sustainability efforts, the business advantages of inclusivity, and the potential of retail media networks to leverage first-party data for targeted marketing. The conversation highlights the necessity for brands to adapt and innovate in a changing market landscape. Enjoy the show! Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to 2025 Trends Report 01:24 - Sustainability in Marketing 04:39 - The Inclusion Imperative 09:19 - Population Growth Challenges 17:17 - Retail Media Networks Evolution 25:43 - Stretching the Limits of Innovation Link to report: https://www.kantar.com/campaigns/marketing-trends

Dec 18, 202443 min

S3 Ep 101SBP 101: The Year In Review Episode. With Elena Jasper and Conor Byrne.

Join our hosts, Marc and Vassilis as they welcome back Elena Jasper from 'The Marketing Architects Podcast' and Conor Byrne from 'Now That's What I Call Marketing' to the "studio." In this engaging year-end review, our hosts and guests dive into standout marketing campaigns, trends in influencer marketing, and the effectiveness of various targeting strategies. They highlight successful campaigns like Budweiser's Clydesdales return and Elf Beauty's bold marketing approach while debating the future of influencer marketing and the critical role of first-party data. The conversation also explores broad targeting strategies, brand purpose vs. performance marketing, and the impact of diversity campaigns amidst cancel culture. Furthermore, they discuss the evolution of large language models (LLMs) and their marketing implications, alongside Jaguar's controversial rebranding strategy and its effect on brand loyalty. Wrapping up, they share predictions for 2025, focusing on emerging trends in media and marketing, the rise of AI in creative processes, and the importance of nuanced marketing strategies in a dynamic landscape. This episode is packed with insights, predictions, and vibrant debates you won't want to miss! Our Guests: Elena Jasper: VP of Marketing @ Marketing Architects and Podcast Host of The Marketing Architects https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenajasper/ Conor Byrne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbyrne/ Senior Marketing Director and Podcast of 'Now That's What I Call Marketing' Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ 0:00 - Introduction and Year in Review 04:50 - Campaigns of the Year 14:45 - Bullish or Bearish: Marketing Trends 33:05 - Marketing Surprises of the Year 48:50 - Predictions for 2025: Media and Marketing Trends Links: Marketing Architects https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-marketing-architects/id1679048313 That’s What I Call Marketing https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.com/ Sleeping Barber https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Filipe Thomaz Report https://www.mi-3.com.au/15-10-2024/really-mediocre-outcomes-oxford-uni-professor-says-byron-sharp-and-ehrenberg-bass

Dec 11, 20241h 6m

S3 Ep 100SPB 100: The Barber's Brief - Celebrating Our 100th Episode

This is a special episode of the Barber's Brief, where Marc and Vassilis celebrate their 100th episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, while still diving into the latest marketing and business news. A small twist to the marketing moment, where they spotlight the Podcast, its origin, vision and direction moving forward. Enjoy the show! Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:32 - US Black Friday Results 06:34 - Jaguar's Bold Rebranding 10:36 - Critique of Jaguar's Marketing Strategy 20:20 - DOJ Recommendations for Google. Sell Chrome! 27:24 - Marketing Moment: Our Podcast In The News Links: US Black Friday Spending In store & online rose by 3.4% https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/black-friday-data-shows-us-shoppers-spent-108-bln-online-2024-11-30/ Jaguar releases a concept for its new EV model after a controversy over its rebranding — which didn't feature a car. Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/jaguar-releases-concept-car-after-controversial-rebranding-campaign-woke-2024-12 Advertising Malpractice at Jaguar - Roger Martin https://rogermartin.medium.com/strategy-branding-30fcb644ecc8 DOJ: Google must sell Chrome to end monopoly Link: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/20/doj-google-must-sell-chrome-to-end-monopoly/

Dec 5, 202443 min

S3 Ep 99SBP 099 - How To Build Persuasive Presentations. With Nancy Duarte.

Marketing may involve running campaigns, tracking pricing, or creating brands, but let’s face it—marketers spend a lot of time building decks. From pitching ideas and asking for funding to reporting results or outlining strategies, we rely on presentations to drive action. Yet, no idea gains traction if it isn’t understood. That’s why communication and presentation skills are essential. In this episode, Nancy Duarte shares her insights on crafting persuasive presentations and mastering effective communication. Enjoy the show! Our Guest: Nancy Duarte https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyduarte/ CEO & Principal @ Duarte, Inc. - Creative Services & Presentation Skills Training Author of 6 books & contributor to numerous publications like HBR, NYT, Wall Street Journal, Wired Her TED Talk - The Secret Structure of Great Talks has well over 3M views A client list that looks like the S&P500 listing - Apple, Hubspot, Walmart, Salesforce, Visa, Workday etc Follow our updates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ Background Research & Literature: Duarte, Inc. https://www.duarte.com/ TEDx The Secret Strucutre of Great Talks https://www.ted.com/talks/nancy_duarte_the_secret_structure_of_great_talks Books https://www.duarte.com/resources/books/ Create Slides People will Remember https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeV2fHEM4RI Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Nancy Duarte 3:35 - Nancy’s career path to Presentation Agency Owner 6:38 - A presentation that won an Academy Award 9:35 - The challenge with most presentations 12:40 - How to amplify the connection to your audience 15:22 - Building decks is different from persuasive communication 19:00 - The importance of unpacking visuals 20:35 - Slideshows vs. Slidedocs 24:00 - Communication is evolving, PPT is just a tool 26:55 - How data has changed presentations 29:55 - Design implications with data 33:19 - The structure of great talks 37:42 - Why objections can improve your presentations 41:38 - Poking holes before presenting 43:45 - The Duarte Method: Story, Visuals, Delivery & Empathy 47:19 - Presenters need to think more like a helicopter than a train 49:40 - The big Aha’s for great presentations 51:54 - Learning more about Nancy 55:21 - Post-pod with V and Marc

Nov 28, 20241h 14m

S3 Ep 98SBP 098: The Barber's Brief - November 21, 2024

Nov 21, 202427 min

S3 Ep 97SBP 097 - A Customer Promise Is A Business Strategy, with Roger Martin, Mimi Turner and Jann Martin Schwarz.

In this episode, we're excited to welcome back our returning guest, Roger Martin, and he's brought along two brilliant co-researchers/authors, Mimi Turner and Jann Martin Schwarz! They’re here to share insights from the latest Promise to the Customer (PTTC) research by WARC and The B2B Institute. Last year, Roger joined us to discuss findings from a B2C dataset, but this time, it’s all about B2B. So grab a seat, plug in your earbuds and join us as we dive into what really matters to business customers today—direct from the experts. Our Guests Roger Martin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-martin-9916911a9/ The World’s Authority on Strategy Named #1 Management Thinker by Thinkers50 Trusted strategy advisor to CEOs of the biggest companies on the planet like P&G, Lego, Ford Author of 13 books & 34 HBR articles including Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works Mimi Turner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-turner/ Head of Marketplace Innovation with LinkedIn LMS Fellow @ The B2B Institute Jann Martin Schwarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janns/ Founder of The B2B Institute, Sr. Director Marketplace Innovation Follow our updates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/ Get in touch with our hosts:Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ Timestamps 0:57 - Introduction to Mimi, Jann & Roger 3:05 - How LinkedIn is shaping the understanding of B2B marketing 5:00 - Defining & examples of a promise to the customer (PTTC) 8:40 - Linking PTTC to strategy 10:53 - Why PTTC matters 14:40 - PTTC isn’t just for big brands 18:47 - The link between PTTC and a winning aspiration in business strategy 20:39 - Why PTTC can help brands differentiate 24:08 - PTTC examples with Sage ERP B2B SaaS 26:20 - how PTTC can improve ad creative 27:55 - Why PTTC works 32:50 - PTTC is more than an ad campaign 35:14 - Aligning sales & marketing to simplify the buyer’s experience 38:43 - PTTC impact on ABM & targeting 41:52 - Customer promises make the customer-company relationship tangible 44:20 - Business isn’t personal? 46:20 - The real job of B2B marketers 50:17 - How you know when you’ve got a brand 51:40 - The importance of knowing a brands before buying 54:58 - Brands are like blame insurance in decision making 57:20 - Roger: the most striking finding from this research 1:00:45 - Jann: the most striking finding from this research 1:03:55 - Mimi: the most striking finding from this research 1:05:41 - how P&G used PTTC to evaluate campaigns 1:10:08 - Post-pod with V, Marc & MIMI! Links & References The B2B Institute - https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-institute Making a Promise to the Business Customer - https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-institute/making-a-promise-to-the-business-customer Full Research Library - https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-institute/b2b-research?selectedFilter=all-categories The Product Delusion - https://business.linkedin.com/marketing-solutions/b2b-institute/b2b-research/trends/the-product-delusion Roger Martin Website https://rogerlmartin.com Medium https://rogermartin.medium.com/ SBP - PTTC 2023 episode with Roger https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/sbp-040-making-a-promise-to-the-customer-with-roger-martin/id1609811324?i=1000631039119

Nov 14, 20241h 30m

S3 Ep 95SBP 096: The Barber's Brief - November 6, 2024

Nov 7, 202429 min

S3 Ep 95SBP 095: AI-Powered Synthetic Market Research. With Peter Weinberg.

Welcome to another episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the fascinating world of marketing strategy and innovation with a special guest, Peter Weinberg. AI is the biggest topic of the past two years. When you combine that with the science behind evidence-based marketing principles and the discipline of Market Research you get Evidenza. Our Guest: Peter Weinberg Co-Founder, Evidenza https://www.linkedin.com/in/weinbergpeter/ Enjoy the show! Follow our updates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ TimeStamps 0:56 - Introduction to Peter Weinberg 1:59 - What is synthetic research? 3:45 - Three phases of Peter’s career 7:03 - Leading on cutting edge thinking & technology 9:30 - 5/95 Rule 10:50 - Segmenting the market for AI-based research 13:04 - Thinking about Category Entry Points for Evidenza 15:38 - How to create synthetic personas 17:58 - A word from our sponsor - Quatical 19:19 - The speed and flexibility advantage of Synthetic-research 22:00 - Augmenting traditional market research 23:35 - Building CFO ready marketing strategy 25:48 - Using AI to solve TAM, SAM and SOM 27:23 - Correcting for hallucinations 30:24 - Error in AI v. traditional surveys 32:01 - Improving accuracy of synthetic research 33:51 - The opportunity and limitations of synthetic research 35:42 - Product Market Fit for Evidenza 37:38 - AI can be used for much more than copywriting 39:03 - How a background in marketing influences business operations 43:29 - Most growth comes from new customers 45:25 - Opportunity to financialize marketing plans 46:57 - Why marketers need to learn financial language 47:58 - Learn more about Evidenza 48:37 - Post pod with V and Marc

Oct 31, 20241h 5m

S3 Ep 94SBP 094: The Barber's Brief - October 24, 2024

Oct 24, 202437 min

S3 Ep 93SBP 093: Financial Metrics for Marketers. With Omar Roubi.

Welcome to another episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the fascinating world of marketing strategy and innovation with a special guest, Omar Roubi. Within a business, there appears to be a constant tension between marketing and accounting/finance departments. In this episode, Marc and Vassilis speak with Omar Roubi to explore that relationship and look for some common ground and language that can help marketers better understand their businesses. Our Guest: Omar Roubi https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-roubi-cpa-texas/Host & Director, Education & Content at LumiQ | Accounting Instructor at University of Colorado Denver | Accounting Textbook Author with Top Hat Enjoy the show! Follow our updates here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ Timestamps: 0:57 - Intro to Omar 1:47 - About LumiQ 4:50 - Target Canada - Why they Failed 6:22 - What is a capital budget & how does it affect the 4Ps 8:11 - The danger of putting strategy before execution of the 4Ps 10:33 - Big M marketing is different from advertising 12:35 - The value including marketers CMO in Capital budget planning 16:01 - Why No Amount of Budget could have created demand for Target Canada 20:09 - How to justify marketing budgets to accounting 21:45 - Predicting the future vs. Reporting on the past 25:50 - Marketing and accounting education 30:05 - Do we understand what return means? 32:30 - How accountants see brand 34:58 - Goodwill & Settting Expectations 39:22 - A process to improve budgeting 41:08 - Understanding the roles of Finance & Accounting 43:55 - Avoiding WAGs (Wild Ass Guesses) 48:12 - Justifiing ROI: Time is on your side 52:00 - Three tips for marketers to improve financial acumen 58:45 - Post Pod with V and Marc

Oct 17, 20241h 12m

S3 Ep 92SBP 092: The Barber's Brief - October 10, 2024

Oct 10, 202428 min

S3 Ep 91SBP 091: The Cost Of Dull Ads. With Adam Morgan.

Welcome to another episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the fascinating world of marketing strategy and innovation with a special guest, Adam Morgan. Adam is a pioneer in business and marketing, best known for his book "Eat Big Fish," which has inspired countless brands to adopt a challenger mindset. He’s also authored "The Pirate Inside" and "Overthrow" and hosts the podcast "Let's Make Things More Interesting." In this episode, Adam discusses his latest research with System1 and Peter Field on "The Cost of Dull," exploring the financial impact of uninspired advertising. Guest Bio: Adam Morgan Partner, eatbigfish: Brand and Marketing Consultant On LinkedIn Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:54 - About Adam 3:23 - Defining Dull 4:28 - The data sources of Dull 6:16 - Mediocrity inspired this research 10:01 - 4 the horseman of the dull-ocolypse 14:10 - Do dull ads influence consumer perceptions 17:33 - Optimizing to the average 18:27 - Sponsor - Quatical: Fractional Marketing Leadership 20:46 - The Smarter we get, the duller we get 22:07 - The financial impact of Dull 24:49 - Is average ad creative actually responsible? 27:34 - What makes impactful communication 30:15 - Emotion is more than tears 34:05 - Insurance industry has raised the B2B bar of creativity 36:19 - The % of B2B ads that are dull 41:07 - Attention & reach are different 43:03 - Dull inputs lead to dull outputs 44:10 - What is Risk and what is responsible 48:21 - Using AI in ad creative 52:52 - More about Adam 54:04 - Post Pod with V & Marc Literature: Risk & Responsibility: A lesson in creative responsibility The Cost of Dull with Peter Field — The Challenger Project | The Home of Challenger Brands Let's Make Your Brand More Interesting | Inc.com The £10m cost of dull advertising | WARC | The Feed

Oct 3, 20241h 15m

S3 Ep 90SBP 090: The Barber's Brief - September 26, 2024

Sep 26, 202430 min

S3 Ep 89SBP 089: Future Demand, Not Demand Generation. With James Hurman.

Welcome to another episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the world of marketing effectiveness with special guest James Hurman. James, the founder of Previously Unavailable and the Masters of Advertising Effectiveness program, shares his deep insights into the startup ecosystem, the importance of balancing customer acquisition costs (CAC) with brand awareness, and the concept of future demand. This episode is packed with valuable knowledge on how to build sustainable marketing strategies that drive long-term success. Enjoy the show! Our Guest: James Hurman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshurman/ Founder Previously Unavailable - Innovation Studio Founder & Programme Director of the Masters of Advertising Effectiveness course with WARC Co-founder of Tracksuit - a SaaS brand health tracking system Co-author with Peter Field on the Cannes Lions / WARC publication called Creative Effectiveness Ladder Author of a new book for startups called Future Demand and The Case for Creativity Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps: 0:00 - Episode Introduction 3:28 –the trouble with CAC & the startup playbook 6:39 – why future demand (brand building) is important for startups 10:15 – is demand generation possible 15:04 – Why CAC gets worse without brand awareness 17:30 – Split budgets between brand and performance marketing 19:00 – James’ journey into effectiveness 24:14 – What is effectiveness? 26:35 – The Creative Effectiveness ladder 32:35 – Do ads wear out or wear in? 37:10 – The customer need behind Tracksuit’s brand health tracking SaaS 41:10 – Lessons for early-stage startups 44:53 – The power of industry expertise inside a startup 47:58 – Building Effectiveness knowledge inside companies 51:15 – Much of what marketers are taught is wrong 53:30 – Marketing evidence needs to wear in 54:15 – how to learn more about James 55:09 - Post Pod with V and Marc Background Research & Literature: James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshurman/ Tracksuit https://www.gotracksuit.com/us Previously Unavailable https://www.previously.co/ Creative Effectiveness Ladder https://www.lionscreativity.com/creative-effectiveness-ladder The Principle of Future Demand https://www.previously.co/projects/the-principle-of-future-demand

Sep 19, 20241h 13m

S3 Ep 88SBP 088: The Barber's Brief - September 12, 2024

Welcome to another episode of The Barber’s Brief! Join Marc and Vassilis as they dive into the latest marketing and business news, spotlight a standout case study in their Marketing Moment, and wrap up with the Ad of the Week. Enjoy the show! Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:56 - Efficiency Delusion 4:54 - iOS 18 What Does It Mean For Marketers 12:30 - Brand Has Never Been More Important For B2B 17:14 - Google Lose Appeal in EU 19:56 - The Marketing Moment - Dr. Pepper Links: Story #1 Title: The Efficiency Delusion Source: Paul Worthington blog OffKilter Link: https://www.invencion.com/off-kilter Story #2a Title: iOS 18: What do the new AI features mean for Email Marketing? Source: DeployTeq Link: https://deployteq.com/ios-18-what-do-the-new-ai-features-mean-for-email-marketing/ Story #2b Title: iOS 18: Apple Visual Intelligence – search using your iPhone camera Source: Search Engine Land Link: https://searchengineland.com/apple-visual-intelligence-search-using-your-iphone-camera-446419 Story #3 Title: Brand Has ‘Never Been More Important in B2B Marketing’, research reveals Source: Marketing Week Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/brand-more-important-b2b/ Story #4 Title: Nike: Google loses appeal against EU’s $2.7B Shopping antitrust case, as bloc also wins $15B Apple state aid appeal Source: Masimo Guanaco on LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nike-epic-saga-value-destruction-massimo-giunco-llplf Marketing Moment: Dr. Pepper Just Took over Pepsi: Could Coca-Cola be Next? Source: Andrew Tindall in The Drum Link: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/09/02/dr-pepper-just-overtook-pepsi-could-coca-cola-be-next The Background: Coke, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper once dominated the U.S. soda market, but by the end of 2023, Pepsi and Dr. Pepper were tied with an 8.3% market share. Dr. Pepper's success is due to both its own strategy and Pepsi's failures. Case #1 - Branding & Rebranding: While Coca-Cola maintained a consistent brand identity, Pepsi underwent multiple major redesigns. Dr. Pepper, launched in 1885, kept its unique positioning, benefiting from a distinct brand and flavor profile. The brand leveraged its unique classification as a "Pepper Soda" to expand its distribution network. The Cola Wars: Pepsi focused on taste tests and high-profile campaigns, including controversial ads, while the overall market saw a shift towards bottled water and diverse flavors. Pepsi emphasized zero sugar and snacks. Dr. Pepper’s Strategy: Unlike its competitors, Dr. Pepper avoided the "Cola Wars" and focused on its distinctiveness, committing to an eSOV (excess share of voice) strategy and consistently improving ad quality. As Gen Z becomes the key demographic, Dr. Pepper continues to focus on its 139-year-old positioning as a unique blend of 23 flavors while adapting its creative approach to resonate with younger consumers. We Play Different - The North Face Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7qHeUak1RU&list=TLGGQEylHYKkXDwxMDA5MjAyNA&t=18s Agency: B-Reel The North Face aimed to reconnect with its core audience across fashion and outdoor sports while appealing to a younger demographic unfamiliar with its heritage. Campaign narrative and execution The campaign, "We Always Have Your Back," utilizes storytelling and visual spectacle to bridge The North Face's legacy in extreme outdoor exploration with its contemporary status as a streetwear icon. Narrated by Alex Honnold, the campaign emphasizes unity and support in adventure.

Sep 12, 202435 min

S13 Ep 87SBP 087: What Would It Take To Change Your Mind? With Prof Dan Ariely.

In our latest podcast episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Prof. Dan Ariely, a renowned behavioural economist and the James B. Duke Professor of Behavioural Economics at Duke University. Dan is also the co-founder of several companies, including BeWorks, and the author of eight books, his latest being "MisbeLIEf." This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of behavioural economics, focusing on how misinformation and stress can significantly impact decision-making in both personal and business environments. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Our Guest: Prof. Dan Ariely - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danariely/ James B Duke Professor of Behavioural Economics at Duke University Co-founder of multiple companies including BEWorks - the world’s leading behavioral change firm Author of 8 books, including Predictably Irrational and the most recent MisbeLIEf TEDTalk Speaker Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ Timestamps: 0:52 - Intro to Dan 3:36 - Behavioural Economics of Choice: The Economist Subscription 7:21 - The human brain is like a swiss army knife 9:30 - The inspiration of MisbeLIEf - COVID & death threats 12:59 - All of us have the potential to become misbelievers 15:15 - Mistrust in businesses & business leaders 16:30 - Stress affects our ability to trust 18:58 - Psychological resilience is affected by social connections 21:06 - Social isolation for employees hired during COVID 21:44 - Treating employees well can improve stock market returns 25:15 - ETF to track holdings based on how employees feel about where they work 25:44 - The trouble with counting the % of women in senior positions 30:38 - Two types of stress, one is harmful 32:33 - Seeing patterns where there are none 34:56 - The 2 components of misbelief 37:10 - Brands & influencers 39:47 - Improving trust on social networks 42:53 - We need to get better at consuming information 44:35 - People come to marketers too late 46:38 - Removing confirmation bias by changing the way we search 47:44 - Flush toilets and learning to understand 51:16 - Rather than argue the facts, accept ambiguity 53:50 - How to change people’s minds 55:05 - Why ostracism is so destructive 56:30 - Learn more about Dan 59:05 - Post-Pod Discussion with Marc and V Background Research & Literature: Dan’s Website https://danariely.com/ Links to all his papers, videos etc. https://danariely.com/resources/#v-thoughts-of-the-week Links to his books https://danariely.com/books/ Center of Advanced Hindsight https://advanced-hindsight.com/ Irrational Capital ETF https://finance.yahoo.com/news/irrational-capitals-hapi-outperforming-p-120000068.html Center for Advanced Bureaucracy https://centerforbureaucracy.com/ The Life We Should Live https://www.thelifeweshouldlive.com/

Sep 5, 20241h 21m

S3 Ep 86SBP 086 - The Barber's Brief - August 29, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief! Where Marc and Vassilis discuss marketing and business news that has caught their eye, they highlight our marketing moment, get into audience QA, and finish off by highlighting an ad of the week. Enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:38 - Update to Google’s Pmax Reporting 5:37 - Using the Playting to Win Framework for Competitor Analysis 9:37 - Google Cancels The Cookie Deprivation 12:55 - The Power of Aunthicity 19:02 - The Marketing Moment - The Dollar Shave Club 26:25 - Ad of The Week 30:04 - Coming Up Next Week, Dan Ariely Links: Story #1 Title: Google adds new PMax reporting, generative AI tools Source: Search Engine Land Link: https://searchengineland.com/build-modern-digital-marketing-plan-444367 Story #2 Title: The Best Strategy Icebreaker Source: Roger Martin Medium Link: https://rogermartin.medium.com/the-best-strategy-icebreaker-0c9b6ae58461 Story #3 Title: Google Won’t Kill Off Cookies, Consumers Will – And That’s How It Should Be Source: Adexchanger Link: https://www.adexchanger.com/data-driven-thinking/google-wont-kill-off-cookies-consumers-will-and-thats-how-it-should-be/ Story #4 Title: Nike: AN epic saga of value destruction Source: Masimo Guanaco on LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nike-epic-saga-value-destruction-massimo-giunco-llplf Marketing Moment: Dollar Shave Club's Viral Launch: A Marketing Masterclass Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUG9qYTJMsI The Birth of Dollar Shave Club Founded in 2011 by Michael Dubin and Mark Levine, Dollar Shave Club aimed to solve a common consumer pain point: overpriced and inconvenient razor purchases. The company's subscription-based model promised high-quality razors delivered directly to customers' doors at a fraction of the cost, challenging the traditional retail model. The Viral Video: "Our Blades Are F***ing Great" Key Elements of the Video: Authenticity: Michael Dubin's natural and relatable delivery made the brand feel genuine and trustworthy. Humor: The script was packed with memorable jokes and absurd scenarios that entertained while conveying the product's value proposition. Simplicity: The video clearly explained the problem (expensive, inconvenient razors) and DSC's solution in an easily digestible format. Shareability: The entertaining nature and concise length made it highly shareable across social media platforms. Immediate Impact: Within 48 hours of its release, the video amassed over 12,000 orders, crashing the company's servers due to the unexpected traffic surge. Results and Growth The viral success of the video translated into exponential growth for DSC. Customer Acquisition: The company gained a massive influx of subscribers, building a strong customer base rapidly. Investor Confidence: The buzz attracted substantial investments, fueling further expansion and product development. Industry Disruption: DSC's success challenged established brands, leading to shifts in marketing strategies and pricing models within the industry. Acquisition: In 2016, Unilever acquired Dollar Shave Club for a reported $1 billion, highlighting the monumental success achieved through innovative marketing. Ad of the Week McDonalds - first full AI-generated video that I’m aware of via john james https://www.linkedin.com/posts/officialjohnjames_ai-advertising-ugcPost-7231841679882731520-_Hcq/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android Mcdonalds Japan has released a polished ad using AI that cost the creator $50 in tools. The implications for worldwide advertising supply chain are huge

Aug 28, 202431 min

S3 Ep 85SBP 085: A Field Guide To Smart Advertising. With Dan White.

Welcome back to another episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into advertising with our returning guest, Dan White. Dan, a marketing and insights innovator, former CMO, and co-developer of Kantar's BrandZ, joins us to discuss his latest book, "The Smart Advertising Book." This episode is packed with insights on evidence-based marketing, the importance of broad vs. narrow targeting, optimal marketing budgets, and the effectiveness of bursting vs. spreading your ad spend. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, this episode offers invaluable takeaways to enhance your advertising strategies. Our Guest: Dan White https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwhite1000/ Marketing & Insights Innovator Former CMO, co-developed Kantar’s BrandZ - the world's biggest brand equity measurement system 4-time author of some of the best marketing books in the world Including the topic of today’s call the Smart Advertising Book Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps: 0:50 - Intro to Dan 2:43 - How does the Smart Advertising fit with his other books 5:36 - Why write this book 7:35 - SMART = Evidence-Based Concepts 9:38 - The evidence for advertising ROI 13:20 - The evidence for demand generation 14:52 - The evidence for making customer switch 17:32 - The biggest driver of purchase behaviour 18:50 - How does advertising really work 22:14 - Why brands work over the long term 25:09 - We’re overcomplicating how branding works 31:09 - Why brand building is the right phrase 32:13 - Why packaging and ad creative need to match 34:37 - Core Concept: Reach v. Frequency 40:15 - Core Concept: Broad v. Narrow Targeting 48:47 - Core Concept: The optimal marketing budget 53:40 - Core Concept: Burst vs.Spreading Spend 58:44 - Find out more about Dan 1:00:44 - Post Pod with V and Marc Episode Quote: "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Dan White Show Links: The Smart Advertising Book https://www.amazon.ca/Smart-Advertising-Book-deliver-advertising/dp/1915951186 Dan’s Website https://www.smartmarketing.me/ Digital Ad Spend https://www.statista.com/statistics/237974/online-advertising-spending-worldwide

Aug 22, 20241h 18m

S3 Ep 84SBP 084: The Barber's Brief - August 15, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief! Where Marc and Vassilis discuss marketing and business news that has caught their eye, they highlight our marketing moment, get into audience QA, and finish off by highlighting an ad of the week. Enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Consumer Still Feeling teh Inflation Squeeze 3:26 - Tik Tok Tightens Teen AD Targeting 5:52 - Apple’s Vision Pro 1.4bn Failure 8:49 - The Growing Pains of Retail Media 12:05 - Marketing Moment: XBOX Football Manager 16:46 - Ad of the Week: McDonald’s Retro Birthday Party Links: Title: Consumers still feeling the squeeze despite falling inflation Source: Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/consumers-squeeze-inflation-data/ Summary Title: TikTok tightens teen ad targeting and boosts AI transparency Source: Search Engine Land Link: https://searchengineland.com/tiktok-teen-ad-targeting-ai-transparency-443986 Title: Apple’s Vision Pro $1.4bn failure shows importance of market orientation Source: The Drum Link: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/07/15/apple-s-vision-pro-600m-failure-shows-importance-market-orientation Title: The growing pains of retail media: Dodging ROAS gremlins Source: Marketing Week Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/retail-media-roas-gremlin/ Marketing Moment: Highlighting Case studies (3-4 minutes): XBox Football Manager (FM24) Video Game Everyday Tactician - McCann London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq83mERXv0 Background If you’ve seen Wrexham docuseries they have been promoted to EFL One There’s a huge advantage for teams that get promoted - more $, better players, better coaches etc Bromley had been in the lower leagues for 132 years Bromely paired with Xbox to recruit talent using their FM24 game Like moneyball but with gamers Filmed a documentary, promoted on social & the game Results Hired the “Everyday Tactictian” a guy named Nathan Owolabi who was a tour guide at Wembly Became part of the team’s backroom staff and worked for the club’s manager Campaign won a bunch of awards including Cannes Lions Grand Prix Picked up a lot of press 1.5B impressions 190% increase in FM players Most played version ever Bromely FC promoted to EFL two for the first time in the past 132 years Ad of the Week McDonald’s serves up retro birthday party ad to celebrate 50 years in UK Link: https://youtu.be/MgBs3DgLZBk McDonald’s is kicking off a major new campaign celebrating 50 years since opening in the UK with a faithfully recreated reminder of the joy of its childhood birthday parties. McDonald's new campaign commemorating 50 years since its first UK location opened in Woolwich, London. The campaign features a nostalgic ad filmed in the original restaurant, meticulously recreated to evoke the ambiance of 1980s childhood birthday parties. Produced by Leo Burnett, the 60-second spot aims to celebrate McDonald's heritage and appeal to sentiments of joy and nostalgia associated with its early years in the UK.

Aug 15, 202419 min

S3 Ep 83SBP 083: Ethics & The Currency of Trust. With Amina Mattern.

In our latest episode, we delve into the critical topic of ethics in marketing and advertising with Amina Mattern, Industry Strategy Lead at LinkedIn Marketing Solutions. Amina shares her extensive experience and insights on the evolving landscape of digital advertising, data privacy, and consumer trust. Discover how data has become the new currency and why transparency, honesty, and societal well-being are essential for building and maintaining trust. Learn about the impact of regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and explore the potential of synthetic data in market research. This episode is packed with valuable information for marketers looking to navigate the complex world of digital ethics. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation. Listen now and take your first step towards becoming a more responsible and effective marketer. Our Guest Amina Mattern https://www.linkedin.com/in/amina-mattern/ Industry Strategy Lead @ LinkedIn Marketing Solutions | Financial Services & Fintech Experience working agency side, MediaCom, Omnicom, and also held the position of Head of Marketing Strategy for Loblaws. Our Hosts Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ References:Canadian Marketing Association’s Code of Ethics https://thecma.ca/resources/code-of-ethics-standards Quote of the Episode: "The way that you handle data and privacy is very much a part of your brand." - Amina Mattern Timestamps 0:51 - Introduction to Amina Mattern 2:15 - Amina’s career path 4:00: - How roles in brand, agency and platform shaped Amina’s perspective on marketing ethics 5:53 - More data, more regulations 8:30 - Directional trends on regulation and policys 10:40 - Ethics and data privacy impacts brand reputation 12:40 - How local consumer expectations affect ethic & policys 15:28 - Data is currency 17:50 - If you collect data, you need an ethical data strategy 20:09 - Cookie deprecation & ethics 28:43 - A consumer’s responsibility with data collection 32:02 - Ethics in synthetic data 35:30 - Future of ethics in advertising 38:18 - Technology isn’t a substitute for ethics 42:22 - Post-pod with V and Marc

Aug 8, 202457 min

S3 Ep 82SBP 082: The Barber's Brief - August 1, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Time stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:56 - Measuring the relationships between brands and AI Models 06:11 - The rise of brand refreshes over splashy ads 09:30 - Diageo's commitment to marketing investment 11:48 - Partnerships between media agencies and research firms 19:06 - Ad of the Week - CeraVe New Campaign 25:57 - Coming up next week In The News Links: The Sandbox’s terms of service may be “onerous, discriminatory and one sided,” according to an open web advocacy group. Source: The Drum Link: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2024/07/15/google-s-privacy-sandbox-terms-may-ironically-violate-privacy-law-new-research-says Amazon Prime Day Source: VOX Link: https://www.vox.com/money/360028/amazon-prime-day-2024-target-walmart-temu Amazon’s AI shopping assistant Rufus is live for all U.S. customers Source: Search Engine Land Link: https://searchengineland.com/amazon-rufus-live-444097 Loyalty scheme will enable ‘even smarter’ pricing Source: MarketingWeek Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/mcdonalds-loyalty-scheme-smarter-pricing/ Marketing Moment: Converse Create Now, Create Next Video: https://youtu.be/FIS_JkNnCeI?si=vglmjRBUtyoXXs2O Summary of the Initiative Converse implemented a dynamic Instagram marketing strategy to boost engagement and brand visibility by leveraging user-generated content, influencer partnerships, and engaging visuals For their create now, create next campaign. What Was the Problem They Were Trying to Solve? Converse aimed to engage a younger audience on social media and stand out in a competitive market by creating a strong, relatable brand presence on Instagram. Who Was Involved in Creating This? Converse’s in-house marketing team drove the initiative. While specific agencies or external vendors were not mentioned, influencer partnerships played a significant role in the campaign. What Solution Was Engineered? User-Generated Content: Encouraged followers to share photos using hashtags like #ConverseStyle. Influencer Partnerships: Collaborated with influencers and celebrities to reach a wider audience. Engaging Visuals: Maintained a vibrant, dynamic feed with a mix of professional photos, user-generated content, and artistic graphics. Interactive Campaigns: Ran contests and interactive campaigns to boost engagement. Consistent Brand Voice: Maintained a casual, fun, and relatable tone across all posts. Results Converse achieved a higher engagement rate on Instagram than many competitors, significantly increasing its brand visibility and follower growth. Key Takeaways Leverage User-Generated Content: Encouraging followers to share their own content can create a sense of community and provide authentic marketing material. Influencer Partnerships: Collaborating with influencers can help reach a broader audience and add credibility to your campaigns. Consistent Brand Voice: Maintaining a consistent and relatable tone helps build a strong brand identity.

Aug 1, 202423 min

S3 Ep 81SBP 081: Not All Data is Evidence. With Prof. Koen Pauwels.

This week, we dive deep into marketing effectiveness with the distinguished Professor Koen Pauwels. Get ready for a treasure trove of insights, including a checklist on increasing sales, the two most common mistakes marketers make, and whether a discount or doubling your budget will drive sales. Professor Pauwels, Vice Dean of Research at Northeastern University, shares his expertise on data-driven decision-making, the difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and the role of intuition in marketing. This episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking discussions you won't want to miss! Don't forget to leave a review on Apple or Spotify if you enjoy the show. Your feedback means a lot to us! Our Guest: Professor Koen Pauwels Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Vice Dean of Research at Northeastern University Consultant for companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Unilever, and Sony Author of multiple books and award-winning papers Website: www.marketingandmetrics.com Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ Topics Discussed: • Data-driven vs. evidence-based decision making • Marketing effectiveness and efficiency • The importance of goal alignment in marketing • How to avoid common marketing mistakes • The role of intuition and creativity in marketing • Segmentation, targeting, and positioning • Old world vs. new world marketing • Effective use of discounts and advertising budgets Quote of the Episode: "In marketing, it’s better to be vaguely right than precisely wrong." - Professor Koen Pauwels Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction to the theme and Prof. Pauwels 2:55 - How Prof. Pauwels got into marketing effectiveness 3:52 - The model + the manager is better than either individually 5:20 - The difference between marketers in the US vs Europe 7:22 - Marketing Effectiveness vs. Effeciency 9:20 - ROI is limiting if you’re a mid to large size company 11:54 - ROI is NOT an effectiveness metric 14:50 - Improving marketing ROI is a team sport 16:05 - Looking for evidence where the light shines 17:37 - When Facebook Likes isn’t an objective 22:22 - Reach is a proxy metric 25:19 - The two big mistakes marketers consistently make 30:45 - Marketing theory: what still matters and what doesnt 35:43 - How does advertising actually work 38:30 - The common response to how sales volume respond to discount 41:27 - A checklist to quickly increase sales 45:40 - Reference pricing 48:30 - How do we get from here to there? 54:29 - Find out more about Prof. Pauwels 56:30 - Post-pod with V and Marc Long-Term effects of Advertising https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/long-term-effects-advertising-prof-dr-koen-pauwels-gasve/?trackingId=ydTzAVjqTFujBWIsvMnupQ%3D%3D Reference for all Published Papers https://marketingandmetrics.com/sitemap/ It’s not the size of the data, it’s how you use it https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Not-Size-Data-How-ebook/dp/B00HSUWKY4?ref_=ast_author_dp

Jul 25, 20241h 13m

S3 Ep 80SBP 080: The Barber's Brief - July 18, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Time stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:56 - Measuring the relationships between brands and AI Models 06:11 - The rise of brand refreshes over splashy ads 09:30 - Diageo's commitment to marketing investment 11:48 - Partnerships between media agencies and research firms 19:06 - Ad of the Week - CeraVe New Campaign 25:57 - Coming up next week In The News Links: Measuring the relationship between brands in AI models and market share Source: WARC Link: https://www.warc.com/content/feed/tom-roach-measuring-the-relationship-between-brands-in-ai-models-and-market-share/en-GB/9684 Why marketers keep refreshing brands instead of betting on splashy ads Source: Marketing Dive - Opinion Piece Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/companies-rebranding-in-2024/719804/ Diageo commits to ‘strong’ marketing investment as efficiency improves Source: Marketing Week Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/diageo-strong-marketing-investment-efficiency/ Omnicom Media Group strikes a deal with a top marketing research body Source: More About Advertising Link: https://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2024/07/omnicom-media-group-strikes-deal-with-top-marketing-research-body/ Marketing Moment: A marketing Case study Alka Seltzer Plop Plop Fizz Fizz Background In the 60’s Alka-Seltzer was suffering from poor reputation with younger buyers They associated the product with over-indugence Needed a new strategy to revitalize sales Hired Tinker & Partners Previous campaigns focused on speed of relief - no matter what shape your stomach is in Insight Mary Wells AE caught wind that two tablets were better than one and came up with the now infamous Plop Plop Fizz Fizz campaign Added the jingle, suggested how to use the product with Plop Plop (2 tablets) Result Sales nearly doubled overnight About Mary Later became the first woman to own and run a major nationa ad agency (came up with the I love NY slogan) Wells Rich Green and first female CEO of a NYSE listed company Ad of the week: CeraVe takes on soap operas in new genre-spoofing campaign Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNNwE-GZC_A CeraVe launches a dramatic new campaign today (July 15) for its Hydrating Facial Cleanser, featuring video content, influencer marketing, and a mobile tour focused on skincare education, as shared with Marketing Dive. The campaign includes a two-minute “Cleanse Like a Derm” video starring actress Xochitl Gomez. The storyline, full of soap opera clichés like overacting, frosted lenses, and doppelgangers, revolves around a family whose CeraVe has been replaced by bar soap. Media placements will span digital, social, and streaming platforms. Fresh from a big win at Cannes, the L’Oreal brand continues to push creative boundaries. This latest initiative partners with 30 influencers to create soap opera-inspired content and kicks off a mobile tour with stops in New York, Chicago, Nashville, and Atlanta, featuring games, photo ops, and expert skincare advice.

Jul 18, 202424 min

S3 Ep 79SBP 079: First, Look Like Your Brand. With Dr. Ella Ward.

In the latest episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ella Ward, a senior marketing scientist from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute. Dr. Ward shares her expertise on the importance of visual brand identity, the difference between being data-driven and evidence-based, how to create cohesive brand packaging and most importantly Marc and V get a lesson on Aussie rules footy! This is an episode you do not want to miss! Don't forget to join our hosts, Vassilis and Marc, for some post-podcast banter! Quote of the episode: “Your strategy can’t be based on differentiation. Your competitors will catch up." Our Guest: Dr. Ella Ward Sr. Marketing Scientist @ Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Enhancing visual brand identity across a product portfolio. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-ward-/ Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Background Research & Literature: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14707853231201852?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.4 https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2023/coloured-by-numbers/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ella-ward-_distinctiveassets-evidencebasedmarketing-activity-6785027383834611713-eeTI https://marketingscience.info/research-services/distinctive-assets/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Podcast Introduction 0:50 - Introduction to Ella 3:31 - Path to becoming a Marketing Scientist @ Ehrenberg-Bass Institute 4:28 - Ella’s areas of research 5:23 - Visual cohesion across the brand portfolio 6:40 - The scientific revolution happening in marketing 8:39 - Marketing science matters because the real world is a very weird place 10:33 - Data-driven vs. Evidence-based marketing 13:05 - Using science to lead change 16:40 - Bloodletting & changing paradigms 18:30 - The difference between brand books and Distinctive Brand Assets (DBA) 20:44 - Making brands available & linking brands to memory 23:22 - Brand management isn’t about policing, it should be fun 26:45 - Rebranding? Know what assets trigger the brand 29:20 - How effective are your DBAs at triggering memory 30:52 - Why characters are more memorable than other types of distinctive assets 34:20 - Rebranding? know the strength of your distinctive assets 36:15 - Adding to your distinctive asset pallet - Ikea voiceover 39:10 - Hagen-Dazs Case Study 39:40 - Package colours used to signal variety aren’t often effective 43:17 - The danger of using colour to signal a variety 45:38 - Prioritize your branding over colour signalling 49:43 - Decreasing product packaging types to improve advertising efficiency 51:00 - Cohesive branding improves the bottom line 53:17 - Differentiation v. Distinctiveness in product packaging 58:25 - Packaging Services 1:01:45 - Post-pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Jul 11, 20241h 25m

S3 Ep 78SBP 078: The Barber's Brief - July 4, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In The News: Nike ramps up innovation to combat sales slip in ‘transition year’ Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/nike-accelerate-innovation/ Ritson on Creativity - WARC Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-ritson-on-creativity-brand-and-the-need-for/id1563243327?i=1000660441127 The Boston Marathon Got a New Logo and Runners are Not Happy https://www.fastcompany.com/91148937/the-boston-marathon-got-a-new-logo-and-runners-are-not-happy Get ready for the Echo-Verse: New Rules of Cross-Channel Marketing https://hbr.org/2024/06/the-new-rules-of-marketing-across-channels Marketing Moment The Field Trip to Mars - 2018 Video: https://youtu.be/FIS_JkNnCeI?si=vglmjRBUtyoXXs2O Lockheed Martin, a Global Security and Aerospace company wanted to Inspire interest in Mars exploration and STEM education. The Brief: Space was/is experiencing a cultural Renaissance to rival the excitement of the Space Race. SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Mars One, and movies recaptured the general public’s imagination with space. It is estimated that humans will set foot on Mars within two decades, making STEM education more important than ever. So they set out to inspire the next generation of deep space explorers, creating a VR experience that shows them what it’s like to visit Mars Solution & Cultural Context: They rendered 200 sq. mi of Mars’ surface based on real Mars geography and mapped it to D.C streets. Then we bought a school bus. The bus was gutted and equipped with custom electric glass that switched from transparent to opaque, plus 4K transparent LCDs, while preserving its school bus appearance. Integrating our Mars landscape, custom screens, GPS, accelerometer, magnetometer and laser velocimeter, the bus became a VR headset. When it moved, Mars moved and when it turned, it turned on Mars. Impact: Generated extensive social media buzz and media (NBC, ABC, and Fox, Engadget, Futurism and Digital Trends) coverage. Trended on Facebook globally for over 24 hours. Featured in major news outlets and tech sites. In a week after it’s debut, Lockheed Martin saw a 3000% increase in Mars-related conversations post-launch, 260% more than spaceX. Videos of the experience garnered over 6 million views. References: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/out-of-this-world-an-inside-look-at-the-making-of-field-trip-to-mars https://www.dandad.org/awards/professional/2017/direct/26343/the-field-trip-to-mars/ Audience Q&A (2-3 minutes): Jon Lorenzini post - Do you know marginal ROAS is better than incremental or regular ROAS? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jonathanlorenzini_marketingscience-marketinganalytics-marketing-activity-7209922721428729858-wi0B

Jul 4, 202432 min

S3 Ep 77SBP 077: Creativity In Service of the Customer. With Andrew Tindall.

Welcome to the Sleeping Barber Podcast, where business leaders get the best and most credible information on marketing, strategy and innovation. In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Andrew Tindall, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at System1, to explore the crucial role of creativity in advertising. Andrew shares his journey from starring on "The Young Apprentice" to leading global partnerships at System1. Learn why creativity ranks second in driving ad profitability, the pitfalls of AI-generated content, and the elements that make ads truly effective. We also discuss why dull ads pose the biggest risk to your business and so much more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the brightest minds in marketing. Enjoy the show! Our Guest: Andrew Tindall SVP Global Partnerships @ System1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-tindall/ https://system1group.com/ Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Podcast Literature: Holistic Effectiveness Framework https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew-tindall_advertising-marketing-activity-7202563554573438976-Oh8T Creatively Awarded Ads are Average https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/05/21/creatively-awarded-ads-once-effective-are-now-officially-average Creative is undervalued https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marcbinkley_we-marketers-underestimate-the-value-of-activity-7188522028625231872-0GXU The best & Wurst of pre-testing https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/04/25/the-best-and-wurst-pre-testing-why-marketers-need-visit-my-sausage-factory Majority of B2B ads are ineffective https://www.marketingweek.com/majority-b2b-creative-ineffective/ Kantar - Paul Dyson https://www.kantar.com/inspiration/advertising-media/the-advertising-multipliers-that-matter-are-not-what-marketers-think Definitions for Paul’s Work https://www.thinkbox.tv/research/thinkbox-research/the-drivers-of-profitability#the-drivers-of-profitability TimeStamps 0:00 - Podcast Intro and Introduction to Andrew Tindall 3:22 - Andrew’s career from TV to Medicine to Alcohol to Ads 7:10 - The importance of good product design - Burger King 8:30 - Creativity is the biggest driver of ad profitability 11:57 - The problem with AI-generated creative & platform metrics 13:38 - Why do we undervalue the inputs and overvalue the outputs 16:53 - Making time to think 20:15 - Awards for creativity vs. creative effectiveness 24:34 - Refusing to learn performance marketing 26:09 - Why we’ve not seen massive effects in creative effectiveness 27:45 - Measuring effectiveness with System1 31:08 - eSOV + Emotion drives profitability 35:16 - Nearly 75% of B2B ads are not effective in the long term 36:45 - B2B customers are not different than B2C 38:50 - Creative effectiveness is against a benchmark 39:59 - Strategy is critical for effective advertising 41:58 - 3 elements of effective ads: Unique, Engaging, Craft 46:30 - Dull ads are the biggest risk to your marketing investments 48:43 - Outdated ideas on pre-testing ads 50:04 - Shit that arrives at the speed of light is still shit 52:08 - Post-pod with V & Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Jun 27, 20241h 12m

S3 Ep 76SBP 076: The Barber's Brief - June 20th, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/ In the News: Nvidia's 10-for-1 Stock Split Is Over. Here's What's Next for the Stock. Link: https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/06/16/nvidias-10-for-1-stock-split-is-over-heres-whats-n/ Meta announces new enhancements to Reels and AI-powered solutions at Cannes Link: https://www.socialsamosa.com/2023/06/meta-reels-ai-solutions-at-cannes/ How to Kill Creativity Link: https://hbr.org/1998/09/how-to-kill-creativity TikTok ads will now include AI avatars of creators and stock actors Link: https://techcrunch.com/2024/06/17/tiktok-ads-and-branded-content-will-now-include-ai-avatars-of-creators-and-stock-actors/ Marketing Moment: Highlighting Case studies (3-4 minutes): Bubly / Buble Launch - ARF Advertising Research Foundation Link: https://thearf-org-unified-admin.s3.amazonaws.com/ARF%20Ogilvy%20Award%20Case%20Studies/2020%20ARF%20David%20Ogilvy%20Award%20CS/Buble%CC%81-vs.-bubly.pdf Challenge - Gain market share in a fast-growing category Background PepsiCo looking at breaking into a emerging category La Croix was established market leader with 20% MS Product lacked personality Sparkling water category $2b industry by end of 2018 CAGR around 20% Expected growth over the next 5 years of 74% Targeting millennials = generation play Insight Adulting is hard millennials dealing with adulting want an everyday sparkling water brand that felt as fun, colorfoul and playful as soda. Used customer interviews, social listening, quant/qual message testing & google search trend analysis Most other brands had very little personality La Croix was positioned as fancier than others - name became territory for playful approach Creative Brand took on a “playful instigator” role Focused on fun & colour in media placements, partnerships, creative and spokesperson (buble) Launch 2019 superbowl kickoff with Buble convincing people how bubly was pronounced Partnership with Ellen Degeneres show featuring Buble in a fun skit Snackable video on most platforms, GIFs, BublyV.Buble gif Media placements on TV, CTV Results 77% increase in brand awareness among category users Doubled retail sales in 2019 to $250M Purchase consideration grew by 2x Tripled category share La Croix reported 16% drop in 3rd quarter earnings Ad of the Week Paddy Power - Danny Dyer and Peter Crouch star in Paddy Power's new Euros advert Link: https://youtu.be/BdavDrqE2jg?si=vyfH-5jhmfesqcM4 Danny Dyer (English actor and presenter) brings his Cockney charm to Paddy Power’s ad, capturing the nation’s excitement for the tournament with a humorous twist. The commercial playfully pokes fun at British quirks, featuring diverse characters who deliver sarcastic ‘compliments’ to the English. From Italians mockingly admiring our fashion to Germans grumbling about World Cup chants, and Dyer himself, portraying the quintessential English dad abroad, the ad is a witty celebration of our national character.

Jun 20, 202429 min

S3 Ep 75SBP 075: Trending Tensions In Marketing. With Esther Benzie.

In our latest podcast, we sit with marketing veteran Esther Benzie to explore the evolving marketing landscape. From her experiences at CIBC and P&G to her insights on the balance between brand and performance marketing, Esther shares invaluable knowledge that every marketer should hear. Discover the impact of digital channels, marketing specialists' rise, and marketing sustainability's future. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's best. Enjoy the episode. Our Guest: Esther Benzie - https://linkedin.com/in/estherbenzie/ Senior Marketing Executive Formerly the: :: VP of Brand and Advertising @ CIBC and :: VP Brand Operations @ P&G :: Board Member of the AssociationAssociatiom of Canadian Advertisers Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Opening 0:44 - Intro to Esther 4:38 - Learning marketing foundations through CPG 7:30 - How digital changed marketing departments 10:30 - The negative impact of digital on creative 12:19 - Non-Viewable Impressions 15:20 - Talent Development - Specialists vs Generalists 22:45 - The shift from brand to performance and back 30:14 - What got lost in “Performance Marketing” 32:40 - How digital advertising change content supply chains 36:28 - An awakening with performance marketing 40:25 - Strategic objectives may differ from digital performance indicators 43:55 - How digital channels like Pinterest align with brand objectives 47:15 - The evolution of marketing performance metrics 55:06 - How to find out more about Esther Post-Pod with V and Marc

Jun 13, 20241h 12m

S3 Ep 74SBP 074: The Barber's Brief - June 6, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Marc Binkley - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ In The News Ad Age: American Airlines Fired Exec After a Marketing Change Aliented Corporate Clients Link: https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/american-airlines-fired-chief-commercial-officer-vasu-raja-after-marketing-strategy-change/2562716 Paul Worthington Newsletter - Off Kilter - Oops, AI did it again Looking at some of the failings of AI Link: https://www.invencion.com/off-kilter Fast Company - How Amazon created a winning streaming formula: shows based on airport books for dads Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91134058/amazon-prime-video-streaming-airport-books-for-dads-james-patterson-cross P&G’s Chief Brand Officer Mark Pritchard talking about inclusivity Link: https://wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/beauty-features/marc-pritchard-on-serving-all-and-each-to-drive-market-growth-1236389828/ Marketing Moment - The Power of Positioning // Apple - The Turnaround Background Back in 1997 - Apple was in big trouble They had just lost $800m Low market penetration and market capitalization of $2bn Michael Dell - when asked how he planned to fix the organization, he was planning to shut it down and give the money back to shareholders. Steve Jobs returned to re-focus Apple, and there was a lot of anticipation In August of the same year, Jobs addressed the future of the company at MacWorld 1997. Brand Positioning and Strategy Before getting to the Think Different campaign, they defined the new positioning of Apple, where they identified three core tenets. Simplicity Creativity Humanity These three tenants became core to Apple and were a major part of the brief that went into the brief to TBWA\Chiat\Day, which famously led to the iconic “think different” campaign. Revival and Growth Why was this so powerful? It comes back to the three tenants: It was a simple message It was about creativity And celebrated at its core, humanity Due to its simplicity, it also worked well across media channels (print, TV, OOH etc.) The Think Different campaign bought Apple time and got them out of trouble. Due to this newfound mental availability and the constant product innovation (see iPod) by 2003, Apple had an evaluation of $8bn. However, because they wanted to grow globally as well, they re-brief Chiat/Day for a global iPod campaign was when “silhouettes” was born, which leaned again against the three core branding positioning tenants. By 2006, Apple had turned a corner. Now worth over $70bn, it returned to its core product, computing. Going after Microsoft who had dominated for decades the space. The campaign, “Get a Mac” was born. Why did this campaign work? Apple created an “enemy” highlighted Apple’s simplicity and creativity Positioned against Microsoft’s complexity What Lessons can we date from this example? Simple positioning always beats complex positioning - It is important to be clear, and consistent with your brand positioning, Differentiation is possible through positioning because it can also help with price volatility helping you to drive profits Links: Mark Ritson on the power of Apple's brand positioning (youtube.com) Ad of the Week - Heinz Ketchup Fighting counterfeiters of people refilling Heinz ketchup bottles with different brands of ketchup Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-TkRINrr4A&t=92s © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Jun 6, 202434 min

S3 Ep 73SBP 073: Creative, Yachts and Apple Spritzers, with Conor Byrne

We are back with our second episode of the Mindless Marketers with our friend of the podcast and fellow podcast host of That's What I Call Marketing, Conor Byrne. We switched things up in the episode, where this time we selected three marketing topics drawing inspiration from Tom Fishburne's Marketoonist, while we introduced a new segment that we hope you enjoy! Get in touch with the hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Conor Byrne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbyrne/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction01:19 - Convince Your C-Suite: The Real Impact of Creativity07:30 - The Evolution and Challenges of the CMO Role11:47 - The Creative Brief11:50 - Data-Driven Marketing: A Double-Edged Sword17:50 - NEW SEGMENT - This or That!18:45 - Campaign Pre-testing26:13 - Does Creative Inform Media, or Media Inform Creative33:03 - Differentiation vs. Distinctiveness Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

May 30, 202440 min

S3 Ep 72SBP 072: The Barber's Brief - May 23, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Marc Binkley - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ In The News Red Lobster Filing bankruptcy because of shrimp https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/20/business/what-went-wrong-at-red-lobster/index.html Netflix is Launching Its Own Adtech https://www.adexchanger.com/tv/netflix-is-launching-its-own-ad-tech/ Creatively awarded ads have average effectiveness https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/05/21/creatively-awarded-ads-once-effective-are-now-officially-average Marketing Week - Tighter budgets and effective choices https://www.marketingweek.com/tighter-budgets-effective-choices-your-marketing-week/ The Marketing Moment Effectiveness of Tourism Australia's award-winning 'Dundee' ad - Mark Ritson Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHgfp83k-10 Background Big Insight - Strategy Before Tactics 2007 - 2017 Tourists visiting Australia was up 11% BUT The increase of Americans visiting was much smaller - up 1.3% The big challenge was the barriers to travel relative to the competition Australia has high levels of awareness & a desire to visit But the big problem was intention Relative to the UK, France, and Italy Americans had ½ of the intention to visit down under Barriers include High travel costs Length of flight Not enough time to travel Campaign Strategy Communication Objective: Increase traveller intention Business Objective: Grow US Spend from $3.7B to $6b by 2020 Target: High Value Traveller (higher spend & frequency) Positioning - A beautiful place to meet refreshingly irreverent people Campaign Looked like a paid parntership for a new movie Son of Dundee movie trailer release in 2018 with Danny McBride Superbowl release trailer #2 with Danny & Chris Hemsworth Started promotions characters & partners like Quantas Airline videos addressing many of the questions preventing Americans from travelling Results Most viewed ad in the Superbowl Won a gold Effie Intention increased by 83% 13% increase in bookings from American tourists 1 year in Ad of the Week Samsung swipes at Apple over controversial ‘Crush!’ ad for iPad Prohttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/samsung-apple-controversy-crush-ad-ipad-pro/716431/Samsung Video: https://youtu.be/v1YuCMHTGd4 Original Apple Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntjkwIXWtrc Samsung’s Response: Samsung released an ad titled “Creativity Cannot be Crushed” as a rebuttal to Apple’s controversial “Crush!” ad for the iPad Pro. Ad Details: The Samsung ad features a musician finding a battered guitar in the aftermath of the Apple ad and playing music with the help of a Galaxy Tab S9. Apple’s Apology: Apple apologized for the “Crush!” ad, which was criticized for being hostile to creativity, and halted its TV run. Industry Reaction: The quick execution of Samsung’s ad highlights the need for marketers to respond swiftly to social media trends and conversations. Noteworthy: Following this story’s publication, a spokesperson for BBH USA confirmed Samsung’s “Creativity Cannot be Crushed” ad is running on social channels and does not have paid media support.

May 23, 202431 min

S3 Ep 71SBP 071: Niche Does Not Mean Tiny. With Dr. Hermann Simon

Ever wondered about the companies leading global markets from behind the scenes? Our latest podcast episode features Dr. Hermann Simon, who unveils the mystery behind his book 'Hidden Champions.' These mid-sized, niche companies are more influential than you think. Tune in to learn the strategies that make them successful and how they contribute to the global economy in ways you never imagined. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Guest: Founder and Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners: world's leading pricing advisor with offices in 27 countries https://www.simon-kucher.com/en Inducted into the Thinkers50 Hall of fame Visiting professor at Harvard, Stanford, Tokyo Business School, INSEAD etc Co-Author of multiple books including Confessions of a pricing Man, Beating Inflation and Hidden Champions Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro to Hermann Simon 2:40 - Why Germany is so successful in exports? 4:18 - The growth of Hidden Champion research 5:20 - Defining hidden champion companies 7:17 - Apple’s value chain of “deep tech” 9:22 - Niche businesses aren’t always tiny 10:28 - 3 pillars of Hidden Champions strategy 11:25 - Customer proximity is one of their biggest strengths 12:32 - Hidden Champion’s innovation advantage vs. enterprise orgs 16:01 - How niche focus leads to technological advantages 20:49 - Profitability vs. Market Leadership motives of Hidden Champions 21:45 - Pricing strategy of Hidden Champions 22:48 - Niche companies are not without competitors 24:18 - Why Germany produces so many Hidden Champions 29:12 - Competitive advantages - a 22 year overnight success 31:59 - Government’s role in developing supporting eco-systems 34:12 - Talent development & Leadership style of Hidden Champions 37:00 - The role of M&A 39:35 - Innovation processes inside Hidden Champion orgs 42:10 - Take-aways from Hidden Champions 46:55 - Post-pod with V and Marc Background Research & Literature: Simon, H. (1992). Lessons from Germany’s midsize giants. Harvard Business Review, 70, 115–123. Simon, H. (1996). Hidden champions–Lessons from 500 of the world’s best unknown companies, Boston: Harvard Business School Press. M&A has an 50-90% failure rate https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-90-mergers-acquisitions-fail-155000525.html Profit or Growth - You lie in the bed you make https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10422587211059991 https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/worlds-exports-by-country-one-chart/

May 16, 20241h 1m

S3 Ep 70SBP 070: The Barber's Brief - May 9, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News In the News Meteoric Rise & Fall of Prime: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meteoric-rise-stunning-fall-prime-130900275.html Adweek: Google Delays Cookie Deprication a Third Time https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/google-delays-cookie-deprecation-for-the-third-time/ Why most launches fail to grow your brand? https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-most-launches-fail-grow-your-brand-prof-dr-koen-pauwels-wwsfe/ lobal social media ad spend to approach £200bn in 2024 https://www.marketingweek.com/social-media-spend-200bn/ Marketing Moment: McDonald’s: A 15-Year Brand-Building Triumph Background In the early 2000s, McDonald’s faced significant challenges in the UK. Cultural outrage and negative perceptions threatened its very existence. However, the brand’s resilience and innovative approach helped them turn the tide. The Crisis Context: McDonald’s was once a beloved part of British life but had lost its luster. Crisis: A series of events damaged brand perception, putting the business at risk. Abuse claims - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66231131 McDonald's runs out of milkshakes in England, Scotland and Wales - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58315152 The Unique Approach Emotional Brand-Building: McDonald’s focused on emotional connections rather than just transactions. Target Audience: Instead of narrow segmentation, they aimed to reach the entire nation. TV Advertising: TV remained their primary medium, allowing broad reach and emotional storytelling. Results Commercial Growth: Despite PR crises, market fragmentation, and Covid-19 disruption, McDonald’s thrived. £4.7 Billion Net Revenue: Their brand-building efforts contributed significantly. Case Study Gold: Recognized as the most effective restaurant brand case study by IPA. References: Mcdonald’s Marketing Strategy 2024: A Case Study: https://thebigmarketing.com/mcdonalds-marketing-strategy/ McDonald’s: Keeping customers Lovin It for 15 yearhttps://www.thinkbox.tv/case-studies/brand-films/mcdonalds-keeping-customers-lovin-it-for-15-years Ad of the Week Trucker Napp VW Meteor Link: https://youtu.be/5RBayTVBUlQ?si=CxGSUuaH9nyJmErN 42% of auto accidents are related to lack of sleep In Brazil, truck drivers suffer the highest # of fatal accidents while on the job Pressure to get deliveries to a location often forces them to not sleep VW & Livelo (Brazil's largest reward program) created the Trucker Napp app Connect smartwatch to the Trucker Napp app Earn points for sleeping Better sleep quality = more points The more points a company fleet earns, the more discount the company gets from VW Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - In The News 0:50 - Prime Energy (The Rise and Fall) 5:40 - Google's Cookie Deprication Delayed. Again. 9:04 - Why Most Launches Fail to Grow Your Business 14:00 - Social Media Has Now Overtaken All Media Channels in Spend 17:00 - The Marketing Moment - McDonald’s: A 15-Year Brand-Building Triumph 23:00 - Audience Q/A 27:00 - Ad of the week

May 9, 202431 min

S3 Ep 69SBP 069: Slaying Marketing's Sacred Cows. With Dale Harrison.

This week's episode of the Sleeping Barber podcast features Dale W. Harrison, Commercial Strategy & Marketing Effectiveness Consultant @ Inforda Services. Dale features an extraordinary background from physics to finance and marketing. We dive into the fallacies of demand generation, the truth about ROI, and the impact of brand awareness. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that will leave you with a new perspective on marketing strategy. Enjoy the show! Our Guest: Dale W. Harrison LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalewharrison/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiotechBestPractices Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:46 - From experimental physics to finance to marketing 10:22 - Faith-based beliefs like lead nurturing and scoring 14:19 - Why some marketing measurements aren’t metrics 17:54 - Lead scoring, MTA & sales velocity should never be performance metrics 23:05 - Comparing the path to purchase of real customers to interpreted intent signals 31:15 - Why ROI is a troubling metric 36:41 - Performance vs. Brand advertising are different asset classes 44:34 - Business value of brand - it makes things more effective AND efficient 46:54 - The point of brand campaigns 51:11 - Mulit-Touch Attribution - just because you can measure something doesn’t mean it’s useful 57:39 - Billboard & radio 58:51 - The fallacy of demand generation & intent signals 1:13 - Post Pod with V and Marc Background links: Not All Marketing Metrics are “measurements” - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dalewharrison_%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F-activity-7170140668697276416-iTMJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Marketing Effectiveness vs. Efficiency - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dalewharrison_%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-activity-7148782037108178944-IEUL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Marketing ROI is not a real number you can calculate - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dalewharrison_%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F-%3F-activity-7152401810681483265-yeeT?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop IS MTA actually Even Attribution? - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dalewharrison_%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-activity-7165085278636822528-pcGY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop How the CFO Sees Your Marketing Budget - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dalewharrison_%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F-activity-7168655113627062272-Sgpo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Demand Creation does not exist - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dalewharrison_%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F%3F%3F%3F-%3F-activity-7157471671409373184-Ob9v?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast

May 2, 20241h 27m

S3 Ep 68SBP 068: The Barber's Brief - April 25, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News Marketing Week: Bloom & Wild - an online florist is “chasing profitability” by cutting marketing budget and focusing on customer retention. https://www.marketingweek.com/bloom-wild-focuses-on-customer-retention-over-acquisition-as-it-chases-profitability/ Business Insider: Tesla lays off its new marketing team months after launching it. https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-new-marketing-team-advertising-cut-layoffs-2024-4 Media Leader: Forbes 7-year scheme to dupe advertisers https://the-media-leader.com/forbes-seven-year-mfa-scheme-shows-how-deep-the-rot-runs-in-online-advertising/ https://adalytics.io/blog/ads-observed-on-www3-forbes-subdomain Social Media Today: Meta Brings Advanced AI Chatbot to All of its Apps. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/meta-ai-chatbot-facebook-instagram-whatsapp-messenger/713662/ Marketing Moment: Baileys - The Pleasure Dividend WARC Case Study This strategy won Silver from the IPA Effectiveness Awards Baileys Irish cream launched in 1974 By 2008 (34 years later) it was in 147 markets Always has a role as a dinner liqueur, mainly at Christmas In 2009, sales were declining and by 2014, they were 16% below the 2008 peak increased pricing to try and compensate for volume losses Tried a bunch of different campaigns but nothing was working Diageo (parent company also owns Guinness, Johnny Walker) establishes a best practice - brand success is about being good at and committing to one big thing The Campaign The big insight - baileys is part cake, part booze and pure pleasure The Strategy People love the product but they need reminders of when it might be relevant (CEPs) You can have it after dinner at Christmas or 52 weeks a year when … Poured over ice cream In coffee In cake At brunch On the weekend With Milkshakes On French toast In Chocolate Anytime you want a treat The Results 23% growth between 2015 - 2019 250M pounds gross profit over 5 years Increase in male share of purchases Gains not due to price increases, discounting or increased distribution in big markets Compared to previous campaigns, they get an extra $1 in profit for every $1 spent in media ($2.5 v. $1.5) Have AI Break, Have A KitKat - KitKat Canada Link: https://youtu.be/U33RTQsa7Bo?si=g47535UTjKrnWJHh

Apr 25, 202429 min

S3 Ep 67SBP 067: The Mindless Marketers, with Conor Byrne.

We're thrilled to announce a new segment featuring a friend of the podcast and fellow podcast host of That's What I Call Marketing, Conor Byrne. This segment will delve into current marketing topics, drawing inspiration from Tom Fishburne's Marketoonist. For this segment, each host has chosen two sketches to discuss, sparking engaging dialogue. We see this as a fun way to tackle pressing issues that surface in our discipline. We hope you enjoy this new segment! Get in touch with the hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Conor Byrne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conorbyrne/ Timestamps: 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 Strategies Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Apr 17, 202440 min

S3 Ep 66SBP 066: The Barber's Brief - April 10, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News: [AdExchanger] - LinkedIn is Getting into CTV Link: https://www.adexchanger.com/tv/linkedin-is-all-business-with-ctv/ [Marketing Dive] - Privacy tools fall short: Here’s what the numbers say Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/ritson-measure-marketing-effectiveness/ [LinkedIn] Media Grows Markets - Marc Pritchard Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/media-grows-markets-marc-s-pritchard-3oudc/ [Marketing Dive] - Coca-Cola heads to Marvel universe for new spot, packaging campaign Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/coca-cola-marvel-universe-campaign-packaging-ar-experience/712454/ Marketing Moment: Old Spice: "Smell Like a Man, Man" “Look at your man. Now look at me. Now back at your man. Now back to me.” Link: https://youtu.be/owGykVbfgUE?si=Be72eyLk061hEe9Q TL;DR Having failed to successfully rebrand back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, Old Spice was rapidly losing market share to Lynx (‘Axe’ in certain markets). Their biggest issue: Old Spice marketed their product to an aging population, which resulted in diminishing returns in the long term. They needed a way to return to their previous position as a major competitor. To completely rebrand Old Spice as a product for a younger audience, the marketing strategy found its major focus in one key fact: 60% of body wash purchases were made by women. Instead of focusing solely on young males as their target audience, Wieden + Kennedy switched things up and made young females the major focus of the campaign. The Results Old Spice quickly rose to become the top men’s body wash brand in the USA 300% increase in website traffic Sales of Old Spice had doubled by July of the same year 1.2 billion earned media impressions The campaign won several awards, including the Cannes Lion Film Grand Prix and an Emmy for Outstanding Commercial. Ad of the Week Downy Fabric Softener | More Than Laundry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQQwUIX9OVQ Downy Fabric Softener - More than Laundry Just a blanket until you wrap a baby Just a hoodie - till its felt by your first love Just a jacket - till it brings you brings you back to your home Just a sweater - till it a cryed into Doesn't talk about the tech Shows product in use Breath life into your laundry Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Apr 10, 202428 min

S3 Ep 65SBP 065: 100% Brand Loyalty Is Not Normal. With Ethan Decker.

Are you ready to challenge your marketing beliefs and uncover the truths that could skyrocket your brand's growth? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Ethan Decker, Founder of Applied Brand Science, to dissect the misconceptions about advertising and brand loyalty. Discover why focusing on customer acquisition rather than retention could be the key to your success. Decker's expertise and evidence-based approach to marketing will leave you with actionable strategies and a new outlook on how to achieve substantial brand growth. Don't forget, tune into the post-pod with Marc and V! Our Guest: Ethan Decker https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehdecker/ Founder & President of Applied Brand Science https://appliedbrandscience.com/ Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ 0:44 - Introduction to Ethan 2:52 - ½ the ideas we have about advertising are wrong, the trouble is we don’t know which 1/2 7:02 - 2 reasons why we have the wrong ideas 8:50 - Ideas like the 80/20 rule are like brands - they’re shortcuts 11:30 - Your customers rarely think of you 15:05 - Do generational personas even exist? 18:50 - Your customers aren’t different from your competitor's customers 21:30 - Your loyal customers are likely just heavy buyers in the category 22:23 - I. Hate. Loyalty. 24:24 - How to change beliefs about loyalty 28:02 - Data science isn’t the same thing as science 31:51 - Do you know the frequency distribution of your customers? 33:19 - The Taylor Swift of brand laws 35:46 - The Buyer Banana Curve 38:13 - Why light buyers and non-buyers matter to your business 41:01 - Why team-based learning is so critical 44:02 - Introducing the FRELK - why a quirky logo matters 47:10 - The 4 stages of brand grief 51:19 - Why creativity is critical to applying scientific laws in your business 1:01:51 - 3 ways to start using these laws 1:05:37 - How to find out more about Ethan and Applied Brand Science 1:06:56 - The post-Pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast Background Links Ehrenberg-Bass Institute's publications https://marketingscience.info/books/ Laws of Marketing with Dr. Nicole Hartnett https://www.sleepingbarber.ca/podcast/episode/3dd2bab2/sbp-012-the-laws-of-marketing-with-dr-nicole-hartnett © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Apr 4, 20241h 31m

S3 Ep 64SBP 064: The Barber's Brief - March 28, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In The News: Adidas weans itself off discounting - https://www.marketingweek.com/adidas-discounting-annual-loss/ Google loses in local search to Instagram, TikTok among Gen Z - https://www.marketingdive.com/news/google-tiktok-instagram-local-search-preference-gen-z/710130/ Demand Gen vs. Meeting Consumer’s Unmet Needs - https://www.instagram.com/p/C4RV9NnP6jU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link AI-Powered ad ignites creator controversy on Instagram - https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/14/ai-powered-ad-ignites-creator-controversy-on-instagram Three SWSX-inspired trends to consider adding to your brand playbook - https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2024/03/15/sxsw-2024-bold-experiential-marketing-took-center-stage Elon Musk’s “Grok” AI company is now open-source - https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/18/why-elon-musks-ai-company-open-sourcing-grok-matters-and-why-it-doesnt/ Marketing Moment: Apologize the Rainbow - DDB Chicago 9 Years Ago, Skittles changed the flavour of green Skittles from Lime to Apple Over the years, they’d get about 20k tweets per year of people hating on Skittles and asking the company to bring back lime flavour Supporting Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_kxj8dhdjo&list=TLGG6HNwK54Wga4xMTAzMjAyNA https://www.thedrum.com/news/2024/03/11/how-ddb-chicago-made-apologize-the-rainbow-the-most-awarded-ad-the-last-year Ad of the Week Amazon celebrates grassroots players in Uefa Women’s football commercial Amazon's European-wide brand campaign highlights the passion and determination of real women's football players, emphasizing how playing women's football boosts confidence and self-assurance both on and off the pitch. Link: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2024/03/15/ad-the-day-amazon-celebrates-grassroots-players-uefa-women-s-football-short

Mar 28, 202438 min

S3 Ep 63SBP 063: Easy to Mind, Easy to Find. A Conversation About Physical Availability, With Arry Tanusondjaja.

Ever wondered why some brands dominate the market while others struggle to get noticed? The latest episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, unveils the secret: physical availability. Join us as we discuss with Arry Tanusondjaja of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute how presence, prominence, and portfolio can catapult your brand to new heights. Learn why it's more than just distribution—it's about making your brand impossible to ignore. Don't let your brand be the best-kept secret. Don't forget to join our hosts, Vassilis and Marc, for post-pod banter! Our Guest: Arry Tanusondjaja https://www.linkedin.com/in/arryt/ Senior Marketing Scientist at Ehrenberg-Bass Institute Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Podcast Literature: Dominos Fortressing Strategy: https://chiefexecutive.net/dominos-new-ceo-drives-fortressing-strategy-to-great-results/ Most expensive Starbucks Drinks: https://www.tastingtable.com/1463864/most-expensive-starbucks-drinks-world/ HBR 2: https://www.amazon.ca/How-Brands-Grow-Emerging-Services/dp/0195596269 Market-Based Asset Theory for Brand Competiton: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096969892300317X Timestamps: 0:44 - Intro to Dr. Arry Tonusondjaja 2:09 - What is mental and physical availability - Easy to Mind, Easy to Find 5:00 - The 3 main components of physical availability 7:26 - Physical availability is more than distribution 9:22 - Why the scope of marketing is bigger than ad creative 11:15 - The value of consistent branding in retail environments 12:59 - The danger of rebranding especially product packaging 16:10 - Why we satisfice and aren’t brand loyal 17:43 - Remove barriers to purchase 19:01 - Domino’s location-based “Fortressing” strategy 20:48 - Customers are cognitive meisers 21:53 - Why dine-in customers, are different from carry-out and delivery customers 25:45 - eCommerce increases physical availability 29:01 - Customers want to shop how they want, don’t force them to change how they want to buy 32:02 - Some digital ads aren’t ads, they’re signage 34:54 - Physical availability applies to SaaS and B2B 40:47 - The role of physical availability is to harvest the work of mental availability 42:03 - The strategy of building a relevant portfolio of products 48:20 - The danger of large product portfolios and brand extensions 52:20 - Tropicana - a warning for product package rebranding 55:44 - Careful of “Disruptive” physical activations, Pop-Ups and Shop-in-Shops 57:22 - How to know when a market has physically saturated a market 1:00:48 - Choosing between your own store and distribution channels 1:03:50 - How physical availability brings marketing and sales together 1:05:32 - How Startups can benefit from mental and physical availability 1:06:48 - Find out more about Arry and the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute 1:09:28 - Post-Pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Mar 21, 20241h 27m

S3 Ep 62SBP 062: The Barber's Brief - March 13, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News: [CNN] House panel unanimously approves bill that could ban TikTokHeadline + Link + Top 3 Points Link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/tech/congress-bill-bans-tiktok-america/index.html?darkschemeovr=1 [Marketing Week] TIME - The one true measure of marketing effectiveness Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/ritson-measure-marketing-effectiveness/ [Marketing Week] Meta Spotlight How AI Investments Are Paying Off For Advertisers Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/meta-ai-investments-advertiser-lessons-2024/706973/ [Marketing Week] Marketing Teams are increasingly outsourced Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/skills-shrinking-teams-outsourcing/ [Yahoo Finance] The Canadian Marketing Association Unveils Plans for Its Inaugural CMA Marketing Week to Drive Industry Innovation Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canadian-marketing-association-unveils-plans-125500328.html [CryptoNews] El Salvador Could become one of the Worlds Richest Countries due to Bitcoin Link: https://cryptonews.com/news/el-salvador-may-become-one-of-the-worlds-richest-countries-due-to-bitcoin-holdings.htm Marketing Moment Most contagious report 2023: 2023 Orange / Bleues’ Highlights / Marcel, Paris Summary: In July 2023, one ad from the Women’s World Cup garnered a lot of attention, from French telco Orange. The spot highlights the talent of the women’s French national team (known as ‘les Bleues’) and calls out prejudice against women’s football. Download Link: https://shorturl.at/goO39 Ad of the Week MPfizer - Here’s to the Next Fight, Letsoutdocancer.com Video Link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fwvjimuwVyY&t=59s Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Mar 14, 202441 min

S3 Ep 61SBP 061: A Better Way To Segment Markets. With Tony Ulwick.

Unravelling the enigma of customer needs can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, but what if we told you that the needle comes with a magnet? In this eye-opening episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, we delve into the inventive world of Tony Ulwick, the mastermind behind the Jobs to Be Done theory and Outcome-Driven Innovation. Tony unravels the common missteps businesses make when defining their market and identifying customer needs. He presents a compelling argument for why most companies innovate backwards and how his counterintuitive methods have led to an astounding 86% success rate in product innovation, compared to the bleak figures we see in startups. This discussion is a treasure trove for any business leader seeking a compass to guide them through the tumultuous waters of customer satisfaction and product development. Don't forget to join our hosts, Vassilis and Marc, for post-podcast banter! Our Guest: Tony Ulwick - Inventor of Outcome-Driven Innovation & Jobs-to-Be-Done Founder & CEO of Strategyn https://strategyn.com/ linkedin.com/in/tonyulwick/ Owner of 12 patents related to ODI and the processes around market needs assessments, strategy and innovation. Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Podcast Literature: Outcome Based Segmentation - https://strategyn.com/lp/outcome-based-segmentation/ HBR - Know your customers JTBD - https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-done Clay Christensen JTBD Theory on Milkshakes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stc0beAxavY JTBD Free Download - https://strategyn.com/jobs-to-be-done/ What is innovation & why does it matter - https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/importance-of-innovation-in-business Customer Centered Innovation Map - https://hbr.org/2008/05/the-customer-centered-innovation-map Startup Stats - https://www.embroker.com/blog/startup-statistics/ Why Startups Fail - https://hbr.org/2021/05/why-start-ups-fail What are CEPs and why are they important? - https://marketingscience.info/research-services/identifying-and-prioritising-category-entry-points/ Timestamps: 0:44 - Tony Ulwick Introduction 3:04 - Why are innovations typically so unsuccessful? 6:24 - Segmenting across unmet needs instead of industry verticals 9:03 - Why most innovations are done in reverse 11:15 - I need a ¼ inch hole, not a ¼ inch bit 12:49 - Kodak didn’t know what market they were in 14:50 - The goal of segmentation & why personas fail 18:54 - Circumstances, not demo or firmographics, cause segments to exist 23:22 - Customers are aware of the problems they have, but not the solutions that exist 25:01 - Marketing strategy is about finding unmet needs and fulfilling them 28:40 - How to identify the jobs customer’s are trying get done 31:59 - The difference between Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) and customer needs 35:45 - Most products don’t get the entire job done 37:55 - Category Entry Points v. JTBD 43:14 - Reinventing a Banana 45:01 - Using JTBD in enter crowded markets 47:52 - Using JTBD to reposition an existing product 51:02 - Solutions mindsets aren’t as helpful as problem mindsets in innovation 53:43 - Moving from JTBD analysis into action 58:02 - Learn more about Tony 59:00 - Post-Pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Mar 7, 20241h 21m

S3 Ep 60SBP 060: The Barber's Brief - February 28, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News: Paid search outperforms paid social—with the latter far more likely to bounce Link: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/paid-search-outperforms-paid-social-with-latter-far-more-likely-bounce Using AI to Improve Business KPIs Link: https://www.zdnet.com/article/ais-latest-trick-better-kpis-for-measuring-business-success Walmart-Vizio deal raises fresh concerns about retail media walled gardens Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/walmart-vizio-deal-retail-media-network-walled-gardens/708362/ File under DEI - ageism in Marketing is rampant Link: https://www.marketingweek.com/career-salary-survey-youth-stats/ Ditching the Degree: A Shift in Canadian Workforce Requirements Link: https://marketingnewscanada.com/news/foregoing-bachelors-degree-requirements-brings-big-benefits-for-engaged-businesses Marketing Moment: Febreze - Diagnosis before Tactics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrmJQtPABXE Ad of the Week: José Mourinho takes over the Topps office in run-up to the Euros https://youtu.be/gTeUPizYEpY?si=zWYynwzn3e0YFA-p Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Feb 28, 202434 min

S3 Ep 59SBP 059: TV - The Most Powerful Ad Medium? With Angela Voss.

It used to be that we all tuned in at 8 pm on Thursdays to watch Cosby, Friends, Will & Grace, etc. Now, streaming video is everywhere and on-demand, making it harder for marketers to maintain the same reach on a single channel. This shift is partly what makes the Super Bowl so interesting—it's one of the few remaining events that have a global reach of 115 million Americans. This week, we welcome Angela Voss, CEO of Marketing Architects, to discuss the current digital age. With streaming services on the rise, marketers face the challenge of adapting their strategies to stay relevant in both linear and streaming TV formats. We also delve into unique insights, debunk myths, and explore what the future holds. This is a great episode, and we hope you enjoy it! Our Guest: Angela Voss - Chief Executive Officer at Marketing Architects https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamvoss/ Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Timestamps 0:44 - Introducing Angela Voss 2:30 - The benefits of linear and connected TV 4:53 - Fragmentation is not the death of 6:41 - Tips on TV media planning 9:44 - TV as a building channel is outdated thinking 11:54 - Digital complexity is pushing people back to TV 13:50 - Pretesting TV creative 16:15 - The correlation between pretesting and business impact 18:04 - Super bowl Alcohol Ads Test Results 21:12 - Why Budweiser’s Clydesdale ads was so successful 22:32 - Super bowl Delivery Ads - Doordash vs. Uber Eats Test Results 26:55 - How pretesting can help your ad creative 27:58 - Super bowl Gambling Ads - Fanduel vs. Bet MGM Test Results 31:55 - How science can improve the art of ad creative 34:37 - 3 ways to measure TV impact - micro, macro and business 39:52 - The myths of media buying 42:39 - Why the most effective frequency is 1 48:10 - The most effective CTV strategy 50:51 - The future of media buying 53:30 - Advice for marketers and advertisers buying TV 56:34 - the small business opportunity with CTV 57:40 - How to find out more about Angela 58:59 - The post-pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Feb 22, 20241h 15m

S3 Ep 58SBP 058: The Barber's Brief - February 15, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News: [CNBC] ESPN, Fox, and Warners Brothers Discovery plan to launch a joint sports streaming platform. Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/06/espn-fox-and-warner-bros-discovery-to-launch-joint-sports-streaming-platform-this-year.html [Yahoo Finance] Snap’s Limited Reach Hampers Ad Growth Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/snaps-limited-reach-hampers-ad-180318996.html [Marketing Dive] Meta Spotlight How AI Investments Are Paying Off For Advertisers Link: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/meta-ai-investments-advertiser-lessons-2024/706973/ [eMarketer] More than a third of marketers will increase their brand marketing investments this year. Link: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/content/more-than-third-of-marketers-will-increase-their-brand-marketing-investments-this-year [Search Engine Land] Google Analytics 4 adds new dimensions for measuring paid and organic traffic Link: https://searchengineland.com/google-analytics-new-dimensions-paid-organic-traffic-437370 [Yahoo Finance] Inflation: Consumer prices rise 3.1% in January, defying forecasts for a faster slowdown Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-consumer-prices-rise-31-in-january-defying-forecasts-for-a-faster-slowdown-133334607.html Ad of the Week Michael Cera and CeraVe - Just to clear things up once and for all… CeraVe is developed with Dermatologists. Not Michael Cera. Full Story: https://www.cerave.com/not-developed-with-the-actor-michael-cera Video Link: https://youtu.be/eVrUDqYfRUM?si=IG-creUeXOrVfagG Why we like it: The ad was both satirical and dramatic, featuring Michael Cera giving himself a massage and asking about moisturization. The partnership between Cera and CeraVe was seen as genius and smart advertising. He was even in New York signing lotion bottles at a local pharmacy back in January. The ad ended with CeraVe emphasizing it's made with oversight from dermatologists, not Michael Cera. Reminds us of the successfully Buble and Bubbly colab. Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Feb 15, 202432 min

S3 Ep 57SBP 057: Put Best Practice Into Practice. With Dr. Grace Kite.

We're thrilled to have Dr. Grace Kite back with us this week on the show. As the Founder & Economist at Magic Numbers & Magic Works, she brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In our discussion, we delve into whether formal training is a must for marketers, explore the nuances between the UK and US marketing scenes, and even share tips for crafting killer PowerPoints. We'll also tackle topics like leveraging storytelling and data to elevate your marketing efforts, understanding customer needs through data analysis and ways to add flair to mundane numbers. And don't forget to join our hosts, Vassilis and Marc, for some post-pod banter! Our Guest: Dr. Grace Kite Founder & Economist at Magic Numbers (consulting) & Magic Works (training) https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-kite/ Columnist for Marketing Week Magazine In-demand Speaker Master of Advertising Effectiveness Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Podcast Literature: Magic works https://magicworks.training/real-people/dr-grace-kite/ Magic Numbers https://magicnumbers.co.uk/ Closing the marketing skills gap https://www.professionalacademy.com/blogs/the-marketing-skills-gap-why-you-should-be-upskilling-and-reskilling-for-future-success/ Employee Training Stats https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/employee-training-statistics ½ of Marketers say they haven’t any training https://www.marketingweek.com/salary-survey-2019-routes-into-marketing/ Marketing Strategy is the most undervalued Skill https://www.marketingweek.com/marketing-strategy-undervalued-skill/ Recovery Budget Planner https://magicnumbers.co.uk/articles/recovery-budget-planner-resources/ Building an effectiveness culture https://magicnumbers.co.uk/articles/only-people-can-give-the-gift-of-marketing-effectiveness/ Timestamps: 0:40 - Introduction to Dr. Grace Kite 3:59 - Do marketers need formal training 9:09 - UK v US versions of effectiveness 14:40 - Even blind squirrels can find a nut 21:30 - Emergent methods for training and development 24:53 - How to make a better PowerPoint 29:20 - The Importance of Storytelling and Data in Marketing 33:10 - Using data to understand the voice of the customer 34:49 - Giving numbers a makeover 38:07 - Are marketing fundamentals the same across industries and lifecycles? 44:39 - Dashboards can be misleading 52:02 - Fundamental concepts for every marketer’s toolkit 57:35 - What is the market need for training? 1:00:06 - How to get in touch with Grace 1:01:13 - Post Pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Feb 8, 20241h 19m

S3 Ep 56SBP 056: The Barber's Brief - February 1, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News: Search Engine Land - Google search CPCs up 19%, pushing ad spend up 17% Link: https://searchengineland.com/google-search-ads-cpc-spend-436959 Search Engine Land - Microsoft Search and News Advertising revenue up 8% Link: https://searchengineland.com/microsoft-search-news-advertising-revenue-q2-2024-437044 Marketing Dive - Gaming once again proves useful to advertisers: Here’s what the numbers say. https://www.marketingdive.com/news/gaming-again-proves-useful-advertisers-heres-what-the-numbers-say/705695/ Ad of the Week Victoria and David recreate the viral ‘we grew up very working class’ moment from their Netflix Link: https://youtu.be/s4uxGe7gU5I Why we like it: It’s current, their documentary came out roughly four months ago. So speed was imperative to capitalize on the working class meme. The attention to detail is great, Victoria's t-shirt, pokes fun at her working-class comment in the docu-series Using teasers to create intrigue. Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Feb 1, 202429 min

S3 Ep 55SBP 055: Scaling Up: Who Said So Besides You? With Christine Gillies.

This week's show highlights Christine Gilles, named Globe & Mail’s Top Exec for 2023, and serving as the Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Blackline Safety. In this episode, Christine imparts valuable insights, offering tips for scaling up a tech business and providing an in-depth look at the role of Blackline’s Health & Safety technology. She covers various topics, including creating internal alignment for growth, upskilling her team, establishing credibility with CFOs, and showcasing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Don’t forget, to stick around for post-podcast conversation with our hosts, Vassilis and Marc. Our Guest: Christine Gillies Chief Product & Marketing Officer @ Blackline Safety Awarded Globe & Mail’s Top Exec 2023 Career in B2B SaaS, Tech & Product Marketing https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineg2/ https://www.blacklinesafety.com/ - wearables sensors to keep remote workers safe Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ Podcast Literature: Top Exec Globe & Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-full-circle-christine-gillies-escaped-from-the-world-trade-center-on/ 4 Types of Business Orientation https://smallbusiness.chron.com/business-orientation-24274.html What are the real problems Marketers face? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7118900791737733120/ Top Exec Globe & Mail https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/article-full-circle-christine-gillies-escaped-from-the-world-trade-center-on/ Gartner Changing Buyer https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/gartner-says-b2b-sales-organizations-need-to-give-customers-a-se What are the real problems Marketers face? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7118900791737733120/ Timestamps: 0:44 - Introduction to Christine, 25+ years of tech marketing 2:08 - Advice Christine would give herself on day 1 of a scaling up a tech business 6:50 - Time kills deals 8:30 - What does Blackline’s Health & Safety technology do? 11:40 - Creating internal alignment and resourcing for growth 14:22 - Why we need to talk about “The Leads are Weak” 15:30 - How Christine is upskilling her team’s financial and business acumen 18:13 - Building credibility with the CFO 19:20 - Showing the effectiveness (aka return) of marketing campaigns 22:20 - How to manage the timeline expectations for a return 24:25 - Two key Principles of Tech Marketing: Who said so besides you + Outside In thinking 26:26 - How to build marketing budgets in hyper-growth companies 28:25 - Why budget cuts can be helpful at times 32:30 - Aligning marketing and product management 35:21 - The value of adding market intelligence to marketing’s remit 37:45 - Foundational enablers to drive growth in startups and scaleups 41:22 - The importance of processes to support growth 42:30 - Balancing agility and process with strategic briefs 47:55 - How to prioritize & manage growth opportunities 49:51 - Designing the organization for brand management 53:08 - Who owns pricing strategy? 57:01 - How leadership styles need to adapt to the orientation of the business 1:00:18 - The value of cross-training specialists across marketing disciplines 1:05:11 - The evolution and momentum in B2B marketing 1:09:15 - B2B companies are adopting more B2C tactics 111:39 - Post Pod with V and Marc Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Jan 25, 20241h 22m

S3 Ep 54SBP 054: The Barber's Brief - January 18, 2024

Welcome back to another episode of The Barber’s Brief. A segment where we cover news that caught our eye, a marketing moment where we highlight a case study, and our ad of the week. We hope you enjoy the show! Our Hosts: Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠ Get in touch with our hosts: Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/ Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠ In the News: Marketing / Business Headlines Solo Fires CEO after Marketing Misstep https://thedaily.outdoorretailer.com/news/people/solo-brands-names-new-ceo-after-snoop-marketing-whiff/ Marketing Dive: How generative AI could solve the cookie deprecation puzzle in 2024 https://www.marketingdive.com/news/death-cookie-deprecation-generative-ai-marketing-prediction/704240/ Techcrunch: How Amazon Is Using AI to Help Customers Find a Better Fit https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/08/amazon-turns-to-ai-to-help-customers-find-clothes-that-fit-when-shopping-online/ Marketing Mag (AUS): Yahoo offers advertisers a glimpse into the cookieless reality https://www.marketingmag.com.au/featured/yahoo-offers-advertisers-glimpse-into-cookieless-reality/ CBC.ca: Canadian Big Banks Making Misleading Claims on Sustainability https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/sustainable-finance-complaint-1.7078254 More About Advertising: Brand Character Beat Celebs in Super Bowl ads Says System 1 https://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2024/01/brand-characters-beat-celebs-in-super-bowl-ads-says-system1/ Marketing Moment: A Marketing Case Study Shrinkflation is a thing, and one grocery store is doing something about it. France is unusual in Europe in that it strongly regulates the retail sector, forcing supermarkets to negotiate prices only once a year with food and drink producers, in an attempt to protect its farm industry. Having said that, To put pressure on their suppliers, the French grocer has taken matters into their own hands. By putting shelf labels on products that had shrunk in size but increased in price. Links: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/carrefour-pulls-pepsico-products-over-price-hikes/articleshow/106567815.cms https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2024/01/04/carrefour-drops-pepsi-products-continues-its-purpose-leadership/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/14/carrefour-puts-shrinkflation-price-warnings-on-food-to-shame-brands Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sleeping-barber-a-business-and-marketing-podcast/id1609811324 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v0kaM350zEY7X2VBuyfrF?si=7083317d5afd488b ⁠⁠ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MWVjYWJhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji_oSOopP-AhXnlo4IHTZKBgYQ9sEGegQIARAC Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sleepingbarberpodcast © 2024 Sleeping Barber

Jan 18, 202437 min

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