Insights, ideas, and inspiration from the world of challenger brands.

How Polestar is Taking on EV Giants in a $785Bn Market
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In this Episode of Scratch: CMO Interviews, we sit down with the CMO of the challenger EV brand, Polestar.

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Zag Ep. 51 Are Crocs cool now?, the biggest consumer electronics challenger you haven’t heard of, and 5 steps to building a media company around your brand
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Discover how Crocs made a cool comeback through innovative brand activations and cultural associations. Gain marketing insights for your own brand.

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Zag Ep. 51 Are Crocs cool now?, the biggest consumer electronics challenger you haven’t heard of, and 5 steps to building a media company around your brand
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Ep. 21 -Balenciaga’s Bondage Bears with Chad West
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In this episode of our marketing news podcast, we discuss Balenciaga's latest Bondage Bears controversy with Chad West

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Ep. 21 -Balenciaga’s Bondage Bears with Chad West
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How to Institutionalise Innovation with Maja Neable of BMO
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In this episode of CMO Interview podcast, Maja Neable from BMO discusses how to tap into the gaming community with innovative marketing strategies

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How to Institutionalise Innovation with Maja Neable of BMO
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Zag Ep. 50 -How Corteiz uses scarcity and exclusivity to build buzz, inside the mind of FaZe Clan's CEO, and the brands building the re-commerce category
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Gain marketing insights into how Corteiz, UK's high-end challenger streetwear brand, generates buzz, leverages exclusivity, and fosters community building.

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Zag Ep. 50 -How Corteiz uses scarcity and exclusivity to build buzz, inside the mind of FaZe Clan's CEO, and the brands building the re-commerce category
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Zag Ep. 49 - How Snickers broke category convention to 2x market share, 10 lessons on scaling to 100M downloads, How Mr Beast builds his social hooks
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Discover how Snickers broke category convention, doubled market share, and gained $100M in sales. Gain marketing Insights on scaling and social hooks.

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Zag Ep. 49 - How Snickers broke category convention to 2x market share, 10 lessons on scaling to 100M downloads, How Mr Beast builds his social hooks
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How to Codify Your Culture as a Remote-First Business
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Learn how to transform your remote-first business culture from a buzzword to a game-changer. Learn from Rival's approach and get inspired to codify yours.

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How to Codify Your Culture as a Remote-First Business
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How Digital Banks Can Cross Over to the Physical World With Coenraad Jonker, Co-Founder and CEO, Tyme Bank
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Gain CMO insights from Coenraad Jonker, CEO of Tyme Bank, on how digital banks can cross over to the physical world

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How Digital Banks Can Cross Over to the Physical World With Coenraad Jonker, Co-Founder and CEO, Tyme Bank
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Ep. 20 -FTX Crashes Crypto's Credibility with Jason Mikula
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Join Jason Mikula as he discusses FTX and its impact on Crypto and Fintech marketing. Tune into this episode for insightful marketing news and discussions.

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Ep. 20 -FTX Crashes Crypto's Credibility with Jason Mikula
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Marketing Automation is Not a Magic Bullet
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Understand why marketing automation isn't a magic fix-all. Learn its benefits, limitations, and the importance of human creativity and judgment.

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Marketing Automation is Not a Magic Bullet
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How to Get Marketing a Bigger Seat at the Table with Allison MacLeod CMO of Flywire
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Gain marketing insights from Allison MacLeod, the CMO of Flywire on getting marketing a bigger seat at the table in this workshop.

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How to Get Marketing a Bigger Seat at the Table with Allison MacLeod CMO of Flywire
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How to develop the non-marketing skills needed to be a CMO with Mosala Phillips of Old Mutual Limited
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Mosala Phillips of Old Mutual Limited shares insights on developing the non-marketing skills needed to be a successful CMO in this workshop.

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How to develop the non-marketing skills needed to be a CMO with Mosala Phillips of Old Mutual Limited
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What we can learn from recent failed challengers, how Maersk took a B2C playbook into a B2B brand , and advice from Dollar Shave Club’s founder to challenger bands
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Discover lessons from failed challenger brands and how to adapt to changing markets. Gain insights to ensure your brand's success. Get inspired now!

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What we can learn from recent failed challengers, how Maersk took a B2C playbook into a B2B brand , and advice from Dollar Shave Club’s founder to challenger bands
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Ep. 19 - Roblox eating meta's lunch with Chris Denson!
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Join Chris Denson as he discusses how Roblox is challenging Meta in Episode 19 of our marketing news podcast - Punchy.

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Ep. 19 - Roblox eating meta's lunch with Chris Denson!
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Zag Ep. 45 -How Tony Chocolonely grew without paid, Walmart's new digital marketing strategy, and why Liquid Death doesn’t chase social trends
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Uncover marketing insights on Tony Chocolonely's organic growth, Walmart's digital marketing strategy, and Liquid Death's trend-independent approach.

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Zag Ep. 45 -How Tony Chocolonely grew without paid, Walmart's new digital marketing strategy, and why Liquid Death doesn’t chase social trends
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Pragmatic Purpose Revisited
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Join us as we revisit and delve deeper into the concept of pragmatic purpose in marketing.

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Pragmatic Purpose Revisited
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How to grow a business at the right cost, not all costs with Rand Fishkin!
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How to grow a business at the right cost, not all costs with Rand Fishkin!
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Ep. 18 - Do you want to win a free middle seat in a spaceship? with Carlos Doughty!
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In this episode of our marketing news podcast we discuss martech, greenwashing and how airlines can sell midddle seats better

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Ep. 18 - Do you want to win a free middle seat in a spaceship? with Carlos Doughty!
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The Fintech Marketing Playbook
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Master the Rival Fintech Marketing Playbook and unlock successful growth strategies for challenger Fintech brands | Learn from leading Fintech marketers.

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The Fintech Marketing Playbook
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Chewy's approach to building brand advocacy, Oatly's struggles in becoming a true rival, and Unilever's big transformation
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Learn from the marketing tactics and strategies of challenger companies like Chewy, Oatly and Unilever.

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Chewy's approach to building brand advocacy, Oatly's struggles in becoming a true rival, and Unilever's big transformation
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How Michelin Tires Challenged the Marketing Status Quo in 1900
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Discover how Michelin Tires challenged the marketing status quo in 1900, creating a marketing revolution that still impacts the industry.

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How Michelin Tires Challenged the Marketing Status Quo in 1900
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Why Innovation Groups Don’t work in Incumbent Organisations
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Discover why innovation groups don't work in incumbent organizations. Gain insights and solutions for successful innovation. Learn more.

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Why Innovation Groups Don’t work in Incumbent Organisations
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