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Punchy by Rival is a weekly podcast bringing you expert analysis on the top stories from the challenger marketing world you need to know. We take the gloves off and share the real, hard-hitting facts and opinions to keep you on top of your marketing game.

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    Marketing Q&A: Defining Strategists, AI Copyrights, & Startup Marketing Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 31:02


    Join the hosts of Punchy in a captivating discussion tackling the latest trends and challenges in marketing. Special guest Elijah May,  co-founder & CMO of Team CMO, joins the panel as they answer marketing questions submitted by our audience.From the crucial decision of the first marketing hire in a startup, to the common friction between Creative teams and Strategists in ad agencies, the panel explores real-world challenges faced by marketers. They also delve into the potential opportunities and advantages of incorporating generative AI content into marketing strategies, and how marketers can leverage the assurance of full indemnification for copyright-related claims. Tune in to stay ahead in this ever-changing landscape, as the panel brings you an engaging discussion filled with valuable insights.[If you're a brand-side marketer and want to join the AMP community, check out the application form here - https://www.wearerival.com/amp-group ]If you have a marketing question you want answered, submit it here.Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Chapters:(02:00 ) Q1: Im a startup founder/ CEO and have no idea about marketing - who should I hire first:  2 mid level growth marketers or a CMO? And what KPIs should I be judging them on during the interview process?  (8:50)  Q2: I recently  joined an ad agency as a strategist. Why does the Creative team hate the Strategists - Or is it just me? And how can I reduce the friction between the two?(16:30) Q3:  How can marketers leverage the assurance of full indemnification for copyright-related claims to incorporate generative AI content into their marketing strategies? (24:20) Rants @ Raves."Punchy" is a production of Rival, a marketing consultancy and technology company that builds challenger brands, strategies, and capabilities to change categories. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Elijah on LinkedIn.Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Marketing Q&A: Content ROI, Ad Transparency, & Fintech Challenges for 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 31:29


    Join the hosts of Punchy as they bring you an engaging discussion on the latest trends and challenges in the marketing industry. This episode features special guest Colton Pond, VP & Head of Marketing at Truv, who shares his insights and expertise on questions submitted by our audience.From co-owning key marketing metrics and showcasing value-add in uncertain times, to enhancing transparency and accountability in programmatic advertising, the panel addresses real-world challenges faced by marketers. They also delve into the biggest marketing challenges for early-stage fintech organizations in 2023 and the implications for marketers.Mentioned in the show: Uncommon 4th july LGBTQIA campaign in Times SquareIf you have a marketing question you want answered, submit it here.[If you're a brand-side marketer and want to join the AMP community, check out the application form here - https://www.wearerival.com/amp-group ]Chapters:(02:19) - Q1: With the uncertainties of the future economy and the need to demonstrate content ROI, how can marketers effectively co-own key marketing metrics with other functions and showcase their value-add to management? (09:10) - Q2:  The recent report by Newsguard suggests that programmatic advertising dollars could be more effectively utilized if they were not allocated to unreliable AI-generated sites. How can marketers enhance transparency and accountability in programmatic advertising to prevent funds from being wasted on platforms that lack human oversight and produce erroneous content?(18:35) - Q3:  What are the biggest marketing challenges that you believe face early stage fintech organizations in 2023, and why?(26:00) - Rants & RavesWatch the video version of this podcast on Youtube."Punchy" is a production of Rival, a marketing consultancy and technology company that builds challenger brands, strategies, and capabilities to change categories. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Find Colton on LinkedInFind Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Marketing Q&A: Building Personal Brand, Chasing Trends, & the Google Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 31:18


    Join the hosts of Punchy as they bring you an engaging discussion on the latest trends and challenges in the marketing industry. This episode features special guest Amanda Natividad, VP of Marketing @ SparkToro, who shares her insights and expertise on questions submitted by our audience. We kick off with most important question of them all - Is a hotdog really a sandwich?From personal branding to carbon emissions in marketing, the panel addresses real-world challenges faced by marketers. They also delve into the Google scandal and successful festival sponsorships. With a focus on the importance of staying informed and avoiding trend-chasing, this episode provides valuable insights to help marketers stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.Mentioned in the show: Cannes hotdog research and Cannes content hubHubspot creator networkGoogle lawsuit newsVodafone x Glastonbury activationBarbie activationsIf you have a marketing question you want answered, submit it here.Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Chapters:(01:41) Intro - Amanda Natividad(04:20) Q1- What challenges and opportunities do marketers face in measuring and reporting the environmental impact of media campaigns, and how can a standardized framework for measuring carbon emissions help drive industry-wide progress?(12:00) Q2- We're entering an era where B2B brands are building their own creator networks/media businesses by “buying” Creators (see Hubspot ) Working with content creators requires a balance between brand guidelines and allowing flexibility for co-creation. How can brands establish clear playbooks and guidelines while still giving creators the freedom to produce authentic content that resonates with their audience?(19:15) - Q3 - As a mid-senior level marketer, should I be trying to build my personal brand right now? I'm worried that if I don't start a newsletter or share “thought leadership” on Linkedin, I won't be able to compete in 10 years. Thoughts? (24:20) Rants & Raves"Punchy" is a production of Rival, a marketing consultancy and technology company that builds challenger brands, strategies, and capabilities to change categories. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

    Marketing Q&A: Dealing with Slashed Budgets, Visiting Cannes & Apple's Vision Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 43:40


    oin the hosts of Punchy as they bring you an engaging discussion on the latest trends and challenges in the marketing industry. This episode features special guest Barney Worfolk-Smith, MD at Daivid, who shares his insights and expertise on questions submitted by our audience.From practical tips on maximizing your first trip to Cannes and identifying impactful events to navigating slashed budgets as a Series A startup marketing director, the panel addresses real-world challenges faced by marketers. They also delve into the implications of Apple's Vision Pro headset on marketing strategies and the potential of AR/VR preparations. With a focus on the retail media gold rush and Amazon's ad business, this episode provides valuable insights to help marketers stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. Mentioned in the show: Pufferfish challenger report Liquid death post from BarneyIf you have a marketing question you want answered, submit it here: https://forms.gle/rEnBMX1jR5v2eQc38Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:50) Q1: How to make the most of my first time at Cannes and which impactful events should I attend?(10:28) Q2: As a startup marketing director with reduced budgets, how should I prioritize my spending to achieve growth without additional funding?(18:45) Q3: How is Apple's Vision Pro going to impact Marketers?(23:56) Q4: Is Amazon's booming ad business indicative of the future of the retail media gold rush, or has retail media already reached its peak?(31:05) Rants & RavesPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Find Barney on Linkedin.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Marketing Q&A: AI Agencies, the Power of Brand Purpose, and the Post-Cookie Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 37:58


    Join the hosts of Punchy as they bring you an engaging discussion on the latest trends and challenges in the marketing industry. This episode features special guest Connor Altier, Global Brand Strategy Lead at Reebok, who shares his insights and expertise on questions submitted by our audience.The panel initiates the conversation by exploring time-tested principles for harnessing brand purpose within day-to-day campaigns. Additionally, the discussion delves into the exciting realm of 'AI-focused' agencies, shedding light on their distinctive value proposition beyond technology and the strategies they can employ to effectively communicate this to their clients.  They also discuss the shifting landscape of digital advertising as the third-party cookie era comes to an end, with Apple poised as the winner and Meta facing challenges. The conversation ends with a discussion on ‘Dark Social', and how marketers could effectively communicate its benefits despite its tracking difficulties.Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube

    Marketing Q&A: Are TV Ads the Next Big Thing? Addressing Skill Gaps and Building Brand as a Start-up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 28:42


    Join the hosts of Punchy as they bring you an engaging discussion on the latest trends and challenges in the marketing industry. This episode features special guest Joe Glover, co-founder of the Marketing Meetup, who shares his insights and expertise. This episode delves into various aspects of marketing, shedding light on important industry topics. The panel answers multiple marketing questions submitted by the community. They emphasize the confidence gap rather than a specific skill gap in marketing professionals and highlight the need for marketers to believe in their work. The discussion also showcases the effectiveness of TV advertising for CPG brands, challenging the notion that it is an outdated strategy.  Furthermore, the team  provide valuable insights on balancing short-term growth and long-term brand building in startups, highlighting  the symbiotic relationship between the two. The episode concludes with a reflection on marketing's ethical responsibility and the power of intention in marketing endeavours.If you have a marketing question you want answered, submit it here: https://forms.gle/rEnBMX1jR5v2eQc38(01:08) Intro (02:07) What's the biggest skill gap in marketing currently, will AI be able to bridge any of these? (10:11)  Is using TV ads for CPG Brands an outdated strategy in 2023?(15:40) In the early stages of a startup, how do you balance the need for short-term growth and customer acquisition with long-term brand building and customer retention? What strategies do you employ to achieve both objectives simultaneously? (22:00) Rants & RavesPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler.Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Marketing Q&A: Navigating AI, Inclusivity, and the Bud Light Campaign Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 40:21


    In this exciting new Q&A episode, Rival co-founders Eric, Jenna, and DuBose address six critical marketing questions that were submitted by our listeners. They kick off the discussion with the Bud Light transgender influencer campaign and the subsequent backlash, exploring its implications on brand image and consumer perception. The panel then delves into the role of AI in marketing jobs, discussing its potential impact on content creators and copywriters.As the episode progresses, they examine how to  prioritize partnerships to leverage available tools effectively and share their own experience of working with other marketing agencies. The conversation then turns to the challenge of marketing to diverse and multicultural audiences, with the panel sharing their insights on ensuring inclusive and culturally sensitive messaging.Finally, they discuss the best tools for measuring attribution (Scroll down for more info) and provide practical tips for setting them up amidst the overwhelming online information. If you have a marketing question you want answered, submit it here: https://forms.gle/rEnBMX1jR5v2eQc38Chapters:(00:00) Intro(02:15) Q1- What do we think about Bud Light Transgender Influencer campaign and subsequent backlash?(10:12) Q2 - Will AI actually displace marketing jobs? If I'm into content & copywriting, do I need to be worried?(13:50) Q3- Modern marketing is changing much faster than most marketers can fathom. It is becoming almost impossible to keep up. Most firms will need to partner to utilize tools available. How should they prioritize their roadmap for these partnerships?(20:50) Q4- How do you approach the challenge of marketing to a diverse and multicultural audience, and what steps do you take to ensure that your messaging is inclusive and culturally sensitive? (FIFA 2022 in Qatar)(25:00) Q5- What's the best tool to measure attribution, how do I set it up? I know all the theoretical stuff but everything online is very overwhelming(28:18) Q6- Can you share your experience with working with external marketing agencies and vendors?(37:15) Rants & RavesBest Attribution Tools for 2023:Google Analytics: Widely-used tool with various attribution models for website traffic and conversions.Adobe Analytics: Robust tool for measuring customer journeys and optimizing marketing efforts.Kochava: Mobile attribution platform for tracking app installs and user engagement.Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    WPP's "Goat" Grab, Coke's AI Art, and Community vs. Audience in Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 42:46


    In this episode, the panel is joined by Eric Gray (Guest)  - Senior Director of Content & Innovation at Universal Parks & Resorts. Tune in as they delve into the latest marketing news and trends, providing valuable insights and analysis for marketers aiming to stay ahead of the curve. The panel discusses WPP's expansion of influencer marketing through the acquisition of Goat and Obviously, examining the implications for marketers and the industry as a whole.They also explore Coca-Cola's innovative AI art initiative "Create Real Magic," which leverages OpenAI's GPT-4 and DALL-E to enable users to generate unique, Coke-inspired art. The panel considers the potential impact of the democratization of Coca-Cola's advertising assets.Furthermore, the panel delves into the distinctions between audience and community in marketing, highlighting the importance of investing in both for a well-rounded marketing strategy. They discuss leveraging platforms that encourage two-way conversations, creating unique experiences, and allowing communities autonomy to foster trust and authenticity.[If you're a brand-side marketer and want to join the AMP community, check out the application form here](00:00) - Teaser(00:49) - Intro(03:00) - Stories Introduction(03:24) - AMP Community(03:55) - Story #1 - WPP' Goat & Obviously Acquisitions(04:35) - Sub Story (WPP)(13:25) - Story #2 - Coke's AI Art(23:04) - Story #3 - Audience v/s CommunityPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities to help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. In this week's episode, the panel is joined by guest Eric Gray, Senior Director of Content & Innovation at Universal Parks & Resorts. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    TikTok's Ticking Clock, SVB's Impact on Marketing, and Caden's "Zero-Party" Data Monetization: Game-changer or Fluff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 25:11


    In this episode, Eric, Jenna & Dubose delve into the latest marketing news and trends, offering valuable insights and analysis for marketers looking to stay ahead of the curve. The panel discusses the potential TikTok ban in the US and the impact it could have on the industry, with marketers preparing contingency plans and exploring alternative platforms. They also examine the implications of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse on marketing, including the potential impact on early-stage martech and ad-tech startups.In addition, the panel discusses the launch of a new app that allows users to exchange personal data for money, highlighting the business model of ‘zero-party' data collection and the challenges and opportunities it presents for marketers. Explore the ever-changing world of marketing with the Rival team as they discuss the latest news and trends, offering insights and analysis that highlight both opportunities and fears for marketers.(00:00) Intro(01:00) Story 1 - Tiktok Ban in USA cause uncertainty for Marketers(05:33) BBC to continue using Tiktok for marketing(07:37) Story 2 - Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse - How does it affect Marketing?(09:09) How do we manage our spend?(12:09) Will Martech startups suffer?(15:00) Story 3 - New app allows users to exchange data for money(18:05) Being in control of your data(20:40) Rants & RavesStories mentioned:1- U.S. marketers prepare contingency plans amid potential TikTok ban2- How Silicon Valley Bank's collapse could compound a marketing slowdown3- New app launches through Apple hoping to win with ‘zero-party data' when others haven'tPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities to help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's  joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Punchy Mailbox Q&A: What does AI mean for marketers and what is the value of long term loyalty to a brand?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 20:37


    Get ready for some marketing insights in the latest episode of Punchy! This week, the Rival team tackles a range of fan-submitted questions, covering everything from the future of AI in SEO to the ideal budget for your branding strategy. They also share tips on what to consider when hiring a marketing agency as a startup and even tackle a popular hypothetical scenario (Balenciaga's Bondage Bears). This episode is packed with valuable advice, insights,  and plenty of laughs – don't miss out! (00:00)  Teaser(00:24)  Intro(01:22)  Q1- What does conversational AI mean for marketers/Is Google & SEO dead?(04:32)  Q2- Will AI displace marketing jobs?(06:19)  Q3 - How much of your marketing budget should you allocate to branding?(11:24)  Q4 - What is the value of long-term loyalty to a brand?(13:38)  Q5 - What should a marketer look for in an agency if it's a startup with budget constraints?(16:01)  Q6 - If you were the CMO of Balenciaga, how would you navigate yourself out of the recent “bondage-bears” scandal?

    Meta strikes back, P&G improve marketing productivity & Cannabis ads are on Twitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 25:01


    Super Bowl Special - The Bold, The Boring & The Down Right Effective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 38:47


    Now the Super Bowl is over, it's time to discuss the main event for us marketers: The Ads. This week, Whitney Holtzman, NFL agent and superstar sports marketer  joined us to discuss everything we loved, liked and loathed about the Super Bowl Ads this year. We actually got into the weeds of Super Bowl ads and sports marketing in general and discussed if the ads are worth it, how viewers actually respond and how to market at the superbowl if you don't want to spend $7m. Oh, and we also “kicked off” our latest Rival Spark which is a 2-part research piece on SuperBowl ads  effectiveness, starting with the survey data from the day after the Big Game & complimented by a second piece of research 30 days from now, which will look at any long term impact on #SuperBowl brands. 

    Stunt Marketing: Can Equinox Capitalise on it's New Year's Marketing Stunt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 26:05


    Can “Stunt marketing” be a long term viable strategy to drive customer growth and retention? On today's episode of Punchy, hear from team Rival and Emma Windsor from Elixirr about what it takes to create, optimise and scale a stunt based marketing strategy. They discuss Equinox's recent new year stunt, refusing new joiners on January 1st (typically the day with the most number of new joiners in gyms), along with breaking down if this is a long term sustainable strategy for most brands. Disclaimer: Eric made a mistake and says the brand name Elixirr instead of Equinox at 7:07 when discussing the story.

    What The DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Means for Marketers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 27:45


    There was a time when America was definitely the world leader in “trustbusting”.  But then big tech happened. That being said, this week The Department of Justice has launched a lawsuit against Google, trying to get them to sell off their ads business in an attempt to make the media buying segment more competitive. What does this mean for marketers? Find out in this week's Punchy! Oh, and DuBose coins “Acquivation” (acquisition + innovation) 

    Removing Sexy M&M's... How Dare You!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 28:14


    This week in marketing news, M&M's have replaced their newly designed spokes-candies with actor/comedian Maya Rudolph. In the wake of Tucker Carlson being outraged by his favourite sexy M&M being replaced by Maya Rudolph, the gang discusses what it means to create design in a woke/non-woke culture. Many challengers and incumbents depend on new, fresh visual identities to separate themselves from the market, but what are the real implications of this when you're a behemoth like Mars? And how do brands actually create something that visually resonates when critics are waiting to tear you down?  Hear the full breakdown of the M&M's story and what you need to know as a marketer. Stories discussed:M&Ms pulls spokescandies in the wake of right wing outrage.Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    ChatGPT is Taking Over...Or Is It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 28:22


    In today's episode of Punchy, we kick off the new year discussing all things ChatGPT. Though we're running a new format focussed on one major headline, you still get the same hot takes and incredible marketing insights you're used to from the Rival team. Today's discussion centres around what the arrival of ChatGPT means for marketing professionals at all levels, how we can make best use of it, and if it's going to displace Google as a search engine. Tune in to hear everything you need to know about ChatGPT and its implications for marketing. Stories discussed:The New Chatbots Could Change the World. Can You Trust Them?Is ChatGPT the next big threat to Google's dominance in the AI market?Chat GPT, Generative AI and the future of creative work | The Week UKHow can I use ChatGPT for marketing? | Smart InsightsMint Mobile's ChatGPT ad Scratch with Mint Mobile's CMOPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Is Your Ad Agency "Spongeworthy"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 40:57


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.Stories discussed:OpenAI Quietly Releases GPT-3.5 Meta's Business Model Declared Illegal in EU - Can no Longer Run Personalised Ads Without Consent CMOs Aren't Convinced Their Agency KPIs Stack UpOther links mentioned: Scratch With Rory Sutherland AgeUK's Campaign: Fred's Story Smart link: https://link.chtbl.com/Punchy

    Balenciaga's Bondage Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 33:34


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    FTX Crashes Crypto's Credibility with Jason Mikula

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 33:46


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Watch the video version of this Podcast on YouTube.Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Roblox eating meta's lunch! with Chris Denson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 34:24


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Do you want to win a free middle seat in a spaceship? with Carlos Doughty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 35:55


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Offending everyone and maybe talking some marketing with James Kirkham, ICONIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 31:44


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Pregnancy, privacy and programmatic advertisement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 35:27


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Facebook's slow death whimper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 36:15


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. 

    Direct mail is so hot right now with Sandra Höfler of Ticketmaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 32:36


    Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Today's episode was produced by Leanne Kilroy and hosted by Eric Fulwiler. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Brand fails in Decentralalaland with James Whatley of Diva Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 29:33


    Check out the articles used in this week's episode:Grey Goose enters the Metaverse with virtual US Open lounge in DecentralandWhy Wonder Media Network won't sell its podcast ad inventory programmaticallyAdnormal behaviour: how adland's perception of media consumption changedPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Find more about Diva AgencySay hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.  

    Zuckerberg's stupid metaverse selfie with Dr. Robin Kiera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 25:38


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    What is the role of advertising in a recession?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 36:24


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    The Netflix House of Brands is Falling Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 38:26


    The team also deepdive into how Italy's data watchdog is the latest to warn about the overuse of Google Analytics and how GroupM launched a framework for cutting carbon emissions from ads.Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Just Stop with the Personalization Please

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 39:19


    Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.

    Nielsen is the Drunk Uncle of the Marketing World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 34:34


    Check out Robert's podcast, This Old Marketing, here: https://www.thisoldmarketing.site/ Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. 

    How the Slim Jim Discord is Saving Democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 36:55


    Check out Slim Jim's discord and Radio Shack's tweets for yourself: https://www.slimjim.com/, https://twitter.com/RadioShackPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole.

    Marketing in a Recession with Queso the Cavapoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 36:55


    Check out the articles discussed this week: Campaign Trail: Liquid Death pranks taste testers with pricey — but disgusting — beverages Ritson's recession playbook: 9 steps marketers should take to survive the dark times aheadGoogle's Cloud Customers Will Learn Their Gmail Carbon FootprintPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you.   

    Cannes Special: Why Is Effectiveness Not EVERYTHING in Advertising?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 32:45


    Behind their fancy new sunglasses, they dig into their qualms with the advertising industry, performative insights, Clippy the Clip Art mascot, and, as ever, Gen Z.Watch this episode here. Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. 

    DuBose Tees Off on Brand Purpose (and Smells Nice Doing It)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 36:17


    Kim Garcia, CMO of Tagger and pretty amazing all-round human, joins Eric, Jenna and DuBose to discuss influencer pay, when brands start talking about social issues (and when they shoudn't), tattoos on airline employees, and the real importance (and all the context) of brand purpose. Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. 

    Hershey's Misses a Slam Dunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 36:55


    Click here to peep the LinkedIn drama for yourself.Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is recorded live and hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. 

    Influencers and the World's Smallest Violin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 32:07


    Learn more about AutoBooks at www.autobooks.coPunchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on  LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on  LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.

    The TikTok Hate Bandwagon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 33:35


    Our very first LIVE episode of Punchy with the punchiest in the business: Rival's co-founders - Eric Fulwiler, Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole - discuss TikTok, NFTs and Mayonnaise.Jenna's rave this week is about Algorand. Check it out here - https://www.algorand.com/ Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. Find Rival online at www.wearerival.com, LinkedIn, Twitter. Find Eric on LinkedIn and tweet him @efulwiler. Find Jenna on LinkedIn.Find DuBose on LinkedIn.Say hi at media@wearerival.com, we'd love to hear from you. 

    Punchy Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 1:04


    Punchy by Rival is a weekly podcast bringing you expert analysis on the top stories from the challenger marketing world you need to know. We take the gloves off and share the real, hard-hitting facts and opinions to keep you on top of your marketing game.

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