Marketing Brew Weekly

It’s spooky season, but the only thing scary about these horror movie campaigns is how much buzz they could build on a shoestring budget. We’re entering 5 horror movie marketing campaigns into the hall of fame for the way they implemented world-building, generated buzz on forums, and ultimately, got us into our seats at the theater.  00:00: Intro 02:45:  Blair Witch Project 10:10: Longlegs 16:00: Backrooms 21:00: Smile 25:00: Obsession This episode is presented by Roku Ads M

Is it too late to apologize? Well, that’s just one question brands need to ask themselves before posting a graphic of their heavily PR-ed apology after a campaign gone wrong. In this week’s episode, we walk you through the steps to take to decide if and when your brand needs to say “We’re sorry” (and yes, you need to use those exact words), or if you should just sit this one out in an attempt to not make it worse.  00:00: Intro 02:30: Does your brand need to apologize?   07:1

Do you need Chili’s cowboy boots? What about another tumbler, even if it’s limited edition? We’re discussing some of the most memorable brand merch and deciding if we Love It or if it’s total Landfill. Marketers take note: we don’t need a tote!  00:00: Intro 02:05: What makes good brand merch  09:00: Love It or Landfill: Walmart Rotisserie Chicken purse 14:00: Patagonia zip ups  16:30: Whole Foods x FishWife tote bag 18:30: Cosmopolitan yogurt  20:00: Chili’s x Tecov

The role of CMO isn’t quite dead…yet. But it’s definitely going through a rebrand. Senior Reporter Kristina Monllos joins us this week to discuss our latest State of the Industry report to discuss our findings on where CMOs stand in a world of AI and GTM and Chief Entertainment Officer roles, and how the title could be changing in the future.  00:00: Intro 02:28: Do companies need a full time CMO  12:30: Can CMOs withstand pressure from AI 22:10: CMO title is getting a rebrand

Is Tony the Tiger actually a grrrreat mascot? We threw him, plus 12 of his mascot friends, into a new segment we’re calling Marketiering, to find out where some of the most recognizable and iconic mascots actually fall. From Duolingo to McDonald’s, we assess whether the famous fuzzy, creepy, and just plain WTF faces were actually good or bad for their brands.  00:00: Intro 02:28: A brief history of mascots  06:15: Quaker Oats  08:05: Duolingo 10:35: State Farm 12:40: Liber

It’s football season and if your brand is looking to go beyond the logo slap, we’re drafting our favorite nontraditional marketing moves on and off the field. From coach partnerships to flag football, there are so many opportunities for your brand to get in the game that can prove to be a total touchdown, without the billion dollar budget.  00:00: Intro 02:10: Fashion and merch collabs  06:00: Original longform content 11:20: Fan activations  15:00: Athlete partnerships and

Pack your bags, this week we’re discussing the evolution of the brand trip. Namely, we’re looking at Tarte cosmetics, who have become infamous with inviting some of the most famous creators to luxurious destinations, Cocokind who took the approach of appealing to the average customer, and OpenAI, which ran right into the backlash they created from their very first brand trip to the great outdoors.  00:00: Intro 01:30: The evolution of brand trips  05:20: The infamous Tarte trip&nb

Does your brand want to comment on social videos? Well, we’ve got a helpful guide you should hear first. From choosing the right content to comment on, to interacting with other brands, we’re breaking down the best ways to leave an impactful comment on TikTok and Instagram posts – and how you can avoid regretting a comment that just doesn’t land.  00:00: Intro 02:00: Did the Wendy’s Twitter account start this trend 04:30: Brands being summoned vs. randomly jumping in  06:00: PF C