Marketing Strategy Episodes

Exploration into different strategic frameworks for marketing including Blue Ocean Strategy, Technology Lifecycle Marketing, BCG, Value Chain Analysis etc
Dec. 10, 2024

103. Why commonly accepted "science" could cost your brand millions w…

What if your marketing campaigns could achieve more with less? Dr. Felipe Thomaz, Associate Professor of Marketing at Oxford's Saïd Business School, challenges the widespread belief that maximising reach guarantees success. D...

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Nov. 19, 2024

100. Unicorny scores a century: what we learned so far

In this special 100th episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Rachel Fairley interviews host, Dom to share key lessons from their podcast journey. This reflective conversation uncovers how the show has influenced marketing st...

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Nov. 5, 2024

98. Four Ps and a T. Why time matters in marketing

In this episode, marketing veteran Mark Larwood offers a refreshing perspective on the importance of patience in marketing. Mark discusses how today's fast-paced business environment can push for instant results, but slowing ...

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Oct. 8, 2024

94. The behaviour you ignore is the culture you get

Could your company’s most valuable asset be its culture? In this episode, Hilton Barbour, a seasoned marketing consultant, discusses the vital role of organisational culture. He explains how culture shapes decisions, brand id...

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Oct. 3, 2024

93. Are side hustles marketers' secret weapon

In the second part of this episode, Leonard Burger returns to discuss the growing trend of side hustles and their unexpected benefits for marketers. Leonard shares how working on external projects, such as angel investing, ha...

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Oct. 1, 2024

92. Product marketing’s secret role in SaaS success

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, we pull back the curtain on a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in marketing: product marketing. Host Dom Hawes sits down with Leonard Burger to explore how product marketers ...

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Sept. 5, 2024

85. Beyond Strategy: How AI and purpose partner for market success

In this episode, Dom Hawes continues his conversation with Dominic Rodgers, Head of Marketing at Frog Capital, focusing on how purpose is practically applied to scale businesses. Dominic discusses Frog Capital’s use of AI-dri...

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Sept. 3, 2024

84. Frog Capital's playbook to purposeful growth

In this episode of Unicorny, Dominic Rodgers, Head of Marketing at Frog Capital, shares how his company integrates purpose into every aspect of its investment strategy. Dominic reveals Frog's unique methodology for scaling bu...

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Aug. 29, 2024

83. Inspiration from outside: six sigma, side hustles and yoga studios

In this episode of Unicorny, we continue our exploration of the intersection between marketing and entrepreneurship with Sandra Vollrath, a marketing operations leader turned yoga studio owner. Building on the insights from p...

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Aug. 20, 2024

81. The Unicorny Manifesto: Why 'phony wars' kill credibility

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom goes solo again and challenges the common perceptions of B2B marketing, stressing the need for a comprehensive understanding that goes beyond promotional activities. He examines the notion tha...

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Aug. 13, 2024

80. The Unicorny Marketing Manifesto: What marketing is

In a slight shake-up from the usual, Dom goes solo and tackles the challenge of defining marketing and its significance within businesses today. Drawing from over 80 podcast episodes and his own experiences, Dom outlines a ma...

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July 16, 2024

72. Transforming agency relationships: From outputs to outcomes

Today's episode of Unicorny tackles the complex dynamics between brand marketers and creative agencies, focusing on the dysfunctional commercial relationships that have emerged over recent years. Host Dom Hawes is joined by B...

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June 13, 2024

63. Market share masterclass: blending organic growth and M&A

In part two of Rachel Fairley's discussion with Duncan Daines, Head of Engagement at Gama Aviation, she explores the intricacies of growing market share and connecting marketing to business outcomes. Duncan shares his unique ...

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June 11, 2024

62. Segmentation secrets: precision marketing in niche markets

In this episode, Duncan Daines, Group Head of Engagement at Gama Aviation, shares his perspectives on aligning marketing strategies with commercial outcomes, the evolving role of agencies, and the importance of segmentation. ...

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June 6, 2024

61. Unlock the secret to beating imposter syndrome in branding

In this episode of Unicorny, guest host Rachel Fairley and brand strategist Sarah Robb tackle the challenges of imposter syndrome in marketing and the confusion caused by jargon. They discuss practical ways to simplify langua...

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