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Is this an accurate representation of how you see men in finance? 😁 Comment below ⬇️ and let us know your experiences...

At a fundamental level this piece of content fails because it confuses getting attention for 'marketing' which is what you're supposed to do once you have someone's attention. This post lists 3 things that apparently make this a good piece of marketing, but all 3 are evidence that is bad marketing. Indeed points 1 and 3 contradict themselves - apparently it's jumping on a trend but also not trying to make use of a trend. Either way, "jumping on a trend" is only helpful if that trend helps to talk about your brand, which this does not. Instead it just smacks of desperation for relevance. (Dear marketers, this is not how you do marketing)

Nailing the balance between cultural relevance and brand identity, this viral campaign shows how strategic risk-taking can drive major brand impact - even with minimal media investment. The creativity and courage to stand out from the crowd, approached thoughtfully, can lead to remarkable results. A masterclass in making the most of trends to elevate your brand.

“I’m looking for a man in finance” If I elaborated on the topic… Ok, I won’t.🤭🤣 Any #propertyinvestors #salesagents #propertyenthusiast #dissonantvoices #firsthomebuyers out there? New content series coming up. No dancing involved. Promise. #podcast #crewcall #talktome #meme #castingcall #building #development #property #contentcreation #creators #contentstrategy

Reiss Nailed It: A Perfect Blend of Cultural Relevance, Creativity, and Brand Identity.

What's winning eyeballs and affections in an oversaturated market? Today's Relevancy Read discusses brands acting like entertainment entities, the rise of distraction culture and what it means for long-form viewing, and the importance of brand sincerity in a post-authenticity world. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eGEPDtZp

The consumer-brand dynamic has been shifting for several years. We know because Coller Davis & Co. has been tracking it meticulously. The most successful brands make small, precise movements consistently, for big, significant results over time. Like with most things, discipline, dedication, and decisiveness pay dividends. On the macro level, this week's Relevancy Read illustrates the subtle tactical adjustment of appealing to & attracting your audience, rather than profiling & targeting them (by description alone, you can feel the first is warm & welcoming, the second cold & calculating) by leaning into what they like, do, and value.

This Iger / Peltz story reminds me of when a new CMO walks in the door for an agency team. My philosophy for marketing within an agency team is always this - it’s a little like musical chairs. Eventually the music will stop, and someone will ask why you’re doing every single thing you’re doing. So you better have a good answer. I’ve been on teams at other agencies (not Noble People of course) that get complacent, and do things the way they’ve always been done without real interrogation for what’s right or wrong. And then a new CMO comes in and says, “what’s going on here?” This is kind of like what happened with Bob Iger. He faced an activist threat from Nelson Peltz, so he got his team together to think of any big idea he could find to generate excitement about board members and share holders. New investors for ESPN! A streaming sports service! Parks reinvestment! Selling cable networks! He threw a kitchen sink of imagination at the problem so it would go away. Will any of this happen? Not sure. But when a new CMO comes in, it’s similar. You have that big first presentation, signaling the possibility of a new day downtown to do something different - a campaign reaching that untapped growth audience you believe in, that platform you’ve always been wanting to try, that big idea that’s been tucked in the cupboard. The goal is to impress, vs. actually execute. And then you go back to your complacent day to day with maybe a few modifications. My advice to anyone in the agency world: act every day as if your clients are getting a new CMO tomorrow. What would you want them to say about your work thus far? What could they poke holes in? And then take it up a notch. Actually execute on what you think they’d be proud of.

Why are we still celebrating style over substance? I am increasingly sceptical of events that showcase award-winning marketing case studies as the pinnacle of creativity. The formula for these case studies is predictable: evocative background music, slickly shot video, and some KPIs that have little to do with business. This meme is dedicated to the allure of awards, often leading to campaigns designed primarily for accolade accumulation, sidelining their core business value. #marketing #creativity

When life gives you ice, dive in for Stella! #GoodAdsMatter This black-and-white film, directed by Jonathan Glazer, takes us on a humorous journey to a frozen lake in Poland, where a flock of priests prioritise beer over each other. With a striking monochrome treatment reminiscent of the 1920s, the ad captures the hilarity of a young priest tumbling through the ice, only for his companions to rush to save the sinking crate of Stella Artois instead of him. This playful twist is in line with Stella's iconic ads, like the famous Guinness ‘Surfer’ spots, showcasing how humour often goes hand in hand with their branding. The spot transforms a  freezing misadventure into a charming tale of devotion–and we are here for its deadpan humour that will linger in our minds for a long time to come. It’s not just about Stella Artois—it’s about the absurd lengths people go to for what they love. Tell us what you think about this ad! Country: United Kingdom Year: 2005 Brand: Stella Artois Agency: Lowe London Creative Director: Ed Morris Copywriter & Art Director: Vince Squibb Planner: Jennifer Wirth Account Handler: Ben Sareen Brand Manager: Kerry Collinge Agency Producer: Sarah Hallatt Production Company: Academy Director: Jonathan Glazer DOP & Gaffer: Dan Landin Producer: Simon Cooper Editor: Paul Watts Sound Designer: Johnnie Burn & Peter Raeburn Music Company: Soundtree Music Music Arranger: Peter Raeburn 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Good Ads Matter, 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘆 Purpose Studios. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆! ––––––––––––––––––––– Good Ads Matter 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟭% 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲! 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/dtrkzyaa #Creativity #Marketing #Advertising #Branding #PurposeStudios #PursuePurpose