Ready to stop guessing what your customers want, and actually know? In this episode of Brandwidth, Sam and Dean get real about what it means to be truly market-oriented, and why it’s a game changer for your brand. They cover:• Market vs. product vs. competitor focus (and why it matters)• Breaking out of your own…
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What’s the deal with marketing funnels? We hear the term everywhere, but what actually is a marketing funnel? Does it have a place in a sophisticated marketing machine or should it be left to marketing bros and youtubers. Join Dean and Sam as they unpack, unravel, and dejargon the world of the marketing funnel and…
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Marketing attribution f@#*ed! In this Brandwidth® episode, Sam and Dean dive into one of the biggest challenges facing modern marketers—accurately measuring what’s driving results. From the flawed multi-touch models to the rise of walled gardens like Google and Facebook, it’s time to ask: Are we focusing on the wrong metrics? Or more to the point,…
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How well do you know your marketing influencers? Can you tell Gary Vee quotes from Simon Sinek? These are exactly the question Sam asked Dean in this entertaining episode of the Brandwidth® podcast. Dean takes on a quiz featuring quotes from the biggest names in the biz: Gary Vee, Rory Sutherland, Mark Ritson, Byron Sharp,…
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Struggling to win over customers or clients? What if the key to changing minds isn’t about saying more—but doing less? If you’re a business owner, understanding the art of persuasion can make all the difference. But here’s the twist—it’s not always about giving more information. Sometimes, the secret lies in removing the roadblocks holding people…
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We’ve all heard the famous 60% brand-building, 40% activation rule, but most of the research behind it comes from B2C. So what happens when we apply this to B2B? In this episode of Brandwidth®, Sam and Dean dig deep into the data, asking if the same formula holds true for B2B brands—or if it needs…
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Did you know that smart marketing decisions during a downturn can change your business forever? During the Great Depression, Kellogg’s dominated the market with one bold move: they doubled down on their marketing budget when others were cutting back. But how can small businesses with limited budgets thrive during a recession? In this episode of…
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Purpose-Driven or Perilous? Brands are increasingly under pressure to take a stand on social issues, known as purpose-driven branding. But high-profile cases like Bud Light, Target, and Gillette highlight the potential for significant financial loss when things go wrong. How, then, can brands support social causes without risking significant backlash and revenue loss and should…
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In this episode of the Brandwidth podcast, Sam McEwin and Dean Millson discuss the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its potential impact on branding and marketing. They approach the topic with curiosity and explore how AI can be used as a creative partner and a new creative medium. They emphasise the importance of asking…
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Sam McEwIn and Dean Millson discuss the importance of attention in advertising and the findings of Professor Karen Nelson Field’s research on attention. They explore the impact of attention on memory and brand recall, as well as the different channels that attract attention, such as television, catch-up TV, and mobile phones. The conversation highlights the…
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