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Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Group, joins us for an almost unprecedented third appearance on Infinite Loops. Our discussion with Rory centers on:
- The marketing of Saint Paul and religious leaders.
- Humor as a vehicle for effective messaging.
- The advantages and drawbacks of remote work.
- “Category” vs. “brand” advertising.
- And MUCH more!
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