Ryan Wallman and Giles Edwards, authors of the entertaining marketing book, How Brands Blow, talk about their collaboration and the process of writing. They analyze impactful work, the resurgence of smaller agencies, and their favorite clients. They also discuss big name brands and recommend their book as a great gift for advertising enthusiasts.
How Brands Blow uses satire to spark discussion and improvement in the marketing industry.
Clients are appreciating the value of smaller, independent agencies for quicker decision-making and pushing back against industry norms.
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Collaboration and Book Creation
The podcast episode discusses the collaboration between Ryan and Charles in creating their new book, How Brands Blow. They talk about how the collaboration began and how they came up with the idea for the book. They also mention reaching out to Byron Sharp to seek his approval for using a similar title to his book, How Brands Grow.
The Inspiration for the Book
Ryan and Charles talk about their motivations for creating the book. They mention their interest in amplifying the voices of people they admire and spreading important messages in the industry. They also express their love for books and how they saw it as a way to explore creativity in a different medium.
Satire and Reflection on the Industry
The podcast highlights the satirical and humorous tone of the book. Ryan and Charles discuss the importance of being able to laugh at the industry and call out its absurdities. They emphasize that the satire is not meant to be overly negative, but rather a reflection of the industry's quirks and trends, with the intention of sparking discussion and improvement.
The Value of Small Independent Agencies
The episode touches on the trend of clients appreciating the value of smaller, independent agencies like Ryan and Charles'. They mention the advantages of being independent, such as quicker decision-making and a less complicated hierarchy. They also stress the importance of agencies taking responsibility for pushing back against industry norms and not bowing to unnecessary complexities.
This week we chat with Ryan Wallman and Giles Edwards, the authors of the new entertaining marketing and creativity book, How Brands Blow. To get yourself a copy head over to https://amzn.to/3QOqVhG
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