Marketers of the Universe: A digital marketing podcast

Ever wondered why some of the most iconic brands of our time seemingly vanished overnight? Join us on a nostalgic journey as Mark, Freya, and Saufi dissect the spectacular rise and fall of some iconic brands. Freya shares her personal connection to Topshop and laments its closure, while Saufi provides an eye-opening account of Abercrombie & Fitch's rollercoaster history and remarkable resurgence. Learn how ignoring consumer preferences and failing to adapt can spell disaster for even the most beloved brands.

In the second segment, we challenge the myth that larger marketing budgets always equate to better results. Haydn and Rich discuss how smaller brands like Liquid Death and Surreal are making waves with smart, strategic marketing, proving that innovation and disciplined execution can outperform sheer spending power. They conclude with some practical tips on maximising your marketing ROI efficiently, emphasising the importance of quality leads over quantity.
Get involved!
Interested in debunking more myths and learning how to maximise your ROI without breaking the bank? Good news! We're hosting a webinar on 30 August at 3pm BST titled 'Don’t spend more, spend smarter: Maximising ROI on your marketing spend'. Join our expert team to:

• Learn how to prioritise where to spend your marketing budget
• Understand the planning stages that can help you reduce wasted spend
• Debunk digital marketing myths that add confusion to your planning

Check our socials and brewdigital.com to learn more and sign up.

Marketers of the Universe is brought to you by the clever folks at Brew Digital. We’re not your typical digital marketing agency; using an innovative approach to decision-making and collaboration, we help you create an impactful digital strategy that actually delivers results for your business.

See what we can do for you at brewdigital.com

This month on Marketers of the Universe, the team talks tactics, specifically how you can avoid the common pitfalls of digital marketing.

After much delay, Google has finally started to slowly kill off the cookie – but does it really matter? The muted response would certainly seem to suggest not...

We also return to one of our favorite bugbears: boring data. Data is a vital part of smooth business operations, but that doesn’t mean it has to be dry. We name some companies who have nailed their data presentation game.

Finally, we talk about remote working and how it might change your working dynamic. Fun fact: the Digital Marketing Team at Brew Digital is all remote!
Time codes

00:00 Introduction

01:34 Strategic approaches to Digital Marketing

09:40 Cookies: what they are, what they do, and is the impact of their demise greatly exaggerated?

18:22 Nobody wants your raw data!

25:12 Navigating remote working while keeping the team happy and motivated

34:25 - Wrap-up

Further Reading

How to choose the right marketing channel for your campaign

Essential v desirable: nailing the foundations of your marketing campaigns

The Power of Intercontinental Teams

Marketers of the Universe is brought to you by the clever folks at Brew Digital. We’re not your typical digital marketing agency; using an innovative approach to decision-making and collaboration, we help you create an impactful digital strategy that actually delivers results for your business.

See what we can do for you at brewdigital.com

This episode we’re taking things back to basics as the marketers look at the fundamentals of your marketing strategy, and discuss how Covid-19 has impacted face-to-face interactions, four years on.
To kick things off, the team picks apart the fundamentals of digital marketing strategies to emphasise the importance of strong foundations – you don’t want to be building on a layer of sand! They give actionable advice to help you plan your first – or your one-hundredth – campaign, so definitely be ready with a pen!
Sticking with our focus on the fundamentals, our second topic looks at the benefits of face-to-face networking. With the pandemic came the opportunity to move more meetings online, but some of the best work is still done when you can look someone in the eye and feel the energy that only exists when people are together in-person. And, depending on what stats you believe, in-person events might bring better conversions too!
Free discovery workshops!
Did you know that Brew Digital offers free discovery workshops? We’ll facilitate a discussion around your brand identity, customer profiles, and pain points to understand what makes your brand great and identify some areas that we can. All for the princely sum of £0.00 – what a steal! Book a session now, and find out where your brand can go! https://brewdigital.com/workshop/sign-up-for-a-discovery-workshop
Further reading

Meet Debbie, one of the new co-hosts of Marketers of the Universe

How to choose the right marketing channel for your campaign

Data Warehouse v Data Lake: what are they and how can you collect data more intelligently

Essential v desirable: nailing the foundations of your marketing campaigns

Digital Etiquette: Mind the generational gap

Marketers of the Universe is brought to you by the clever folks at Brew Digital. We’re not your typical digital marketing agency; using an innovative approach to decision-making and collaboration, we help you create an impactful digital strategy that actually delivers results for your business.

See what we can do for you at brewdigital.com

Welcome back, intrepid marketeers.
Unlock the secrets of email marketing excellence with Mark Bundle, our seasoned email marketing wizard. He reveals the small but mighty tweaks that can transform your campaign outcomes. Prepare to go beyond the basics as we explore the hidden gems of email marketing—from the crucial importance of IP warming to the power of precise audience segmentation. Mark dishes out practical advice on avoiding common pitfalls and shares tips on how to keep your email marketing engine running smoothly. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer, this episode promises insights that will sharpen your email strategy and elevate your marketing game.

But that's not all! Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the marketing world's most spine-tingling horror stories. From GDPR compliance nightmares to influencer campaigns gone awry, we recount tales of marketing mishaps that are as enlightening as they are entertaining. Join us for laughs, lessons, and a few chills as we unravel the unpredictable twists and turns of the marketing world.

If you enjoyed this episode and you want more like it, hit subscribe, or go through our past episodes.
If you're looking for more hands-on help, Brew Digital offer a free digital marketing audit, which you can find out about here!
Further reading

• My email open rates were plummeting, here's how I turned it around
• Meet Mark Bundle, Senior Email Marketing Manager at Brew Digital
• How SaaS Product Managers can level up their email campaign?

Additional music
Spacial Harvest Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Marketers of the Universe is brought to you by the clever folks at Brew Digital. We’re not your typical digital marketing agency; using an innovative approach to decision-making and collaboration, we help you create an impactful digital strategy that actually delivers results for your business.

See what we can do for you at brewdigital.com

Welcome to another episode of Marketers of the Universe, where this time we're looking at Google's new attitude towards AI generated content, and TikTok's burgeoning role as a search engine and viable marketing platform.
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Generative AI promises to be one of the best consumer unlocks since the introduction of the internet, but before that, we need to deal with its many, many abuses. One such issue is the use of AI to generate copy that is hijacking Google search results with irrelevant, spammy content. Well, the search giant has had enough, and the March 2024 Core Update aims to reduce “unhelpful” content that’s been written for search engines, not humans. SEO experts ShinRoo Chao and Jason Morris talk us through what this means for businesses.
Meanwhile, TikTok continues to dominate conversations – positively and negatively. Although the threat of a US ban looms, the video platform continues to expand in popularity. Young people are increasingly turning to TikTok as a search engine, and marketers are started to find success in B2B advertising. With Mark Bundle hosting, we talk to social media managers Debbie Gacutan-Jardim De Oliveira and Saufi Mohd Nor, alongside paid media manager Ross Stratton to find out if TikTok is the place to be.
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Free discovery workshops!
Did you know that Brew Digital offers free discovery workshops? We’ll facilitate a discussion around your brand identity, customer profiles, and pain points to understand what makes your brand great and identify some areas that we can. All for the princely sum of £0.00 – what a steal! Book a session now, and find out where your brand can go! https://brewdigital.com/workshop/sign-up-for-a-discovery-workshop
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Further reading
How to choose the right marketing channel for your campaign
Elevate customer engagement through personalised content marketing
Everything marketers need to know about the possible TikTok ‘ban’ in the USA
Meet Mark Bundle, a new host of Marketers of the Universe

Marketers of the Universe is brought to you by the clever folks at Brew Digital. We’re not your typical digital marketing agency; using an innovative approach to decision-making and collaboration, we help you create an impactful digital strategy that actually delivers results for your business.

See what we can do for you at brewdigital.com