
Business Lunch Identity Trust: Why 125 Years of Marketing Just Died
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Nov 20, 2025 The discussion dives into the demise of the traditional customer journey, highlighting trust as the new transaction driver. They define 'identity trust' and its impact on consumer choices, using relatable case studies. The hosts debate the fading effectiveness of celebrity endorsements, emphasizing authenticity and the role of founders as trust agents. Strategies for B2B and B2C engagement are shared, including the importance of reducing friction in the buying process. Ultimately, they reveal how viral trends change decision-making timelines and reshape marketing strategies.
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Customer Journey Collapses Into Trust Moments
- The traditional multi-stage customer journey is collapsing into one trust-driven moment of transaction.
- When brands earn trust quickly, they can go from seeing to swiping in a single interaction.
Sydney Sweeney Ad Delivered Big Results
- Roland uses the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad to show controversial celebrity campaigns can still drive massive results.
- The campaign generated 700,000 new customers, 40 billion impressions, and a 30–38% stock increase.
Authenticity Determines Controversial Ad Fate
- Authenticity and alignment to brand positioning determine whether controversial ads succeed or implode.
- If messaging is tone-deaf or mismatched, it triggers backlash rather than useful attention.
