SBP 094: The Barber's Brief - October 24, 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: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 In-house vs. Downtown Agencies: Cost Savings or Misconception? 06:55 Just do it! Brand Name Lessons from Nike's Troubles! 13:19 Dom Pérignon perfectly demonstrates the appeal of scarcity. 19:25 Great Whitepaper from Mailchimp - How to Grow Your Brand 22:58 Marketing Moment: Insights from Adweek 2024 32:13 Ad of the Week In the News links: In-house vs. Downtown Agencies: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7253289716513431553/ Brand Name Lessons from Nike's Troubles! https://aswathdamodaran.blogspot.com/2024/10/just-do-it-brand-name-lessons-from.html Dom Pérignon perfectly demonstrates the appeal of scarcity https://www.marketingweek.com/ritson-dom-perignon-appeal-scarcity/ Whitepaper from Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/resources/how-to-grow-your-brand/ Marketing Moment: Adweek 2024 Key Learnings: CTV and Retail Media AI’s Role in Advertising Harnessing First-Party Data Omnichannel and Full-Funnel Strategies Privacy and Regulatory Uncertainty Declining Focus on Social Purpose, DEI and Sustainability Ad of the Week: https://youtu.be/qvFnf2EEd20?feature=shared

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Ready to rethink business strategy and supercharge your marketing game? Join hosts Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros as they break down big questions at the crossroads of strategy, marketing effectiveness, and creative impact. From real-world case studies to hot-off-the-press business news, each episode dives deep into how modern companies navigate complexity. Plus, interviews with global thought leaders bring you fresh insights and actionable strategies to drive growth and build unforgettable customer experiences. This is your backstage pass to smarter thinking and better business results.