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The Marketing Millennials

A Gem of a Marketing Campaign (Storytime)

May 30, 2023
10:03

How did diamonds become a girl’s best friend? 

In this special segment, Daniel’s flying solo to take an in-depth look at some of advertising’s greatest wins, and this week, he’s revealing how DeBeers turned a fledgling mining company into a diamond empire. 

Find out how DeBeers utilized clever copywriting and influencer seeding to revolutionize the world of advertising in the mid-19th century and what lessons we can learn from this remarkable campaign. 

 

Follow Daniel:

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing

 

And thanks to our episode sponsor, Retention.  What do brands like Warby Parker, Dr. Squatch, Vital Proteins, and Blendjet all have in common? Retention.com is their highest-performing ROAS channel by far. Visit Retention.com to book a demo today. 

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