Ep. #102 - When Marketing Fails: The Story of Ford Edsel
06/05/23 • 12 min
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Welcome to a new segment of Marketing Mantra called "When Marketing Fails." In this segment, we'll deep dive into the captivating world of marketing disasters and uncover the valuable lessons they have to offer. While success leaves clues, failure leaves lessons. In this episode, we explore a classic marketing failure: The Ford Edsel. Dubbed as "the Titanic of Automobiles," the Edsel is considered one of the biggest marketing and branding disasters of all time.
Tune in to the episode to uncover the fascinating story of the Ford Edsel, a cautionary tale that still echoes in the world of marketing.
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BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS
If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:
The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit (https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!
The Ultimate Guide to Link Building (https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site.
The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) - Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.
Top-rated articles at 99signals (https://www.99signals.com/best/) - This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.
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Visit https://www.99signals.com for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.
Welcome to a new segment of Marketing Mantra called "When Marketing Fails." In this segment, we'll deep dive into the captivating world of marketing disasters and uncover the valuable lessons they have to offer. While success leaves clues, failure leaves lessons. In this episode, we explore a classic marketing failure: The Ford Edsel. Dubbed as "the Titanic of Automobiles," the Edsel is considered one of the biggest marketing and branding disasters of all time.
Tune in to the episode to uncover the fascinating story of the Ford Edsel, a cautionary tale that still echoes in the world of marketing.
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BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS
If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:
The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit (https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!
The Ultimate Guide to Link Building (https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site.
The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) - Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.
Top-rated articles at 99signals (https://www.99signals.com/best/) - This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.
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Visit https://www.99signals.com for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.
Previous Episode
Ep. #101 - 5 Best AI Content Creation Tools for Marketers
With the rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning, marketers are now able to create high-quality content in a fraction of the time it would take with traditional methods. In this episode, I'll be sharing the top 5 AI content creation tools that every marketer should consider adding to their arsenal. You'll also learn about the pros and cons of using AI copywriting tools and how to make the most of them in your content marketing strategy.
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Tools & resources discussed in this episode:
- [Blog Post] 8 Best AI-Powered Content Creation Tools for Marketers - https://www.99signals.com/ai-content-creation-tools/
- SEO Writing Assistant by Semrush - Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Semrush Guru: https://www.99signals.com/go/semrush-guru/ ($229.95 value)
- Copy.ai - Try Copy.ai for free: https://www.99signals.com/go/copy-ai/
- GrowthBar - Try GrowthBar free for 5 days. [Exclusive offer] Get 50% off on GrowthBar for the first three months. Use promo code 99signals at checkout. Click here to claim this deal.
- WordHero - Get lifetime access to WordPress for $89: https://www.99signals.com/go/wordhero/
- Lately - Try Lately for free for 7 days: https://www.lately.ai/pricing/lately-pricing
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BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS
If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:
The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit (https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!
The Ultimate Guide to Link Building (https://resources.99signals.com/link-building-ebook) - Learn 25 powerful strategies to build high-quality backlinks, improve search engine rankings, and drive targeted traffic to your site.
The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) - Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.
Top-rated articles at 99signals (https://www.99signals.com/best/) - This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.
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Visit https://www.99signals.com for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.
Next Episode
Ep. #103 - Building a FinTech Startup (w/ Ashish Khandelwal from ANQ)
In a time marked by incredible tech advancements and the digital revolution, there's one industry that stands out for its game-changing impact: FinTech. From digital payments and lending platforms to robo-advisors and blockchain technology, FinTech has disrupted traditional financial systems, offering greater convenience, accessibility, and efficiency to consumers and businesses alike.
In this episode, I'm joined by Ashish Khandelwal, the visionary behind ANQ Finance and a true trailblazer in India's FinTech landscape. Ashish is a seasoned entrepreneur who combines his expertise in finance and technology to launch and scale ventures, aiming to revolutionize finance and empower individuals with innovative solutions to achieve their financial dreams.
Join us as we take a behind-the-scenes look into building and scaling a FinTech startup.
Tune in as we explore:
- The evolving world of FinTech
- Top 3 survival tips for entrepreneurs to navigate the FinTech jungle
- The challenges and strategies of complying with fintech regulations
- Creative approaches to acquire and retain customers in the FinTech space
- Inspiring tales of success in FinTech
- Practical tips to kickstart your FinTech entrepreneurial journey ...and lots more.
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BONUS RESOURCES + FREE DOWNLOADS
If you're a fan of the podcast, here are some FREE online marketing resources from my blog, 99signals, to help you level up your marketing skills:
The Ultimate Blogging Toolkit (https://ebooks.99signals.com/blogging-toolkit) - This eBook features 75+ marketing tools to help you blog better and boost your traffic!
The Essential Guide to Link Building with Infographics (https://resources.99signals.com/infographic-backlinks-pdf) - Did you know you could build high-quality, authoritative backlinks with well-designed infographics? This PDF guide will show you how you can easily design an infographic and quickly build high-quality backlinks to supercharge your SEO.
Top-rated articles at 99signals (https://www.99signals.com/best/) - This page contains a list of all the top-rated articles on my blog. It’s a great place to get started if you’re visiting 99signals for the first time.
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Visit https://www.99signals.com for more insights on SEO, blogging, and marketing.
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