Each Of These 49 People Ignored My Ad
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Each Of These 49 People Ignored My Ad

The evidence is clear: everyone ignores our ad. So, should we give our ad agency a call? Nope, because the ads were very effective. How could that be?

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The Thing About Competition
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The Thing About Competition

Competition is a funny thing. It can drive a marketer crazy, even borderline paranoid. But at the same time, the entire concept doesn’t even exist in the real world. Normal people just see choice.

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A Letter From Your Consumer
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A Letter From Your Consumer

I got sent a letter from your consumer. They have a few things they wanna get off their chest.

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A McDonald’s Lesson In Consistency
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A McDonald’s Lesson In Consistency

An ode to consistent marketing, covering the McDonald’s UK Raise Your Arches campaign as well as outdoor advertising from National Geographic.

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People Don’t Know Anything
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People Don’t Know Anything

People are notoriously bad at reporting on their own behaviour or beliefs. And it only gets worse when it comes to predictions. Find out what that means for your survey data.

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No One Else Cares About Your Brand
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No One Else Cares About Your Brand

Your brand definitely has significant value for your business, but much less so for your ordinary consumer. Believe it or not, but there’s life without your brand. Even if you’re Nike.

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The Marketing Bubble At Work: Netflix Ads
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The Marketing Bubble At Work: Netflix Ads

This is a prime example of the marketing bubble at work. Both marketing researchers and marketing journalists marvel at the finding that users of Netflix’ new subscription think it shows too many ads.

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