Mark Ritson

Mark Ritson, a renowned marketing professor known for his bold theories, dives into this lively discussion, recorded in a London pub. He tackles why Nike's direct-to-consumer approach backfired and dissects the marketing genius behind KitKat's brand positioning. The conversation heats up around Liquid Death, questioning if it's just trendy water or a smart brand strategy. Expect unfiltered insights on brand consistency, emotional advertising, and the evolving dynamics of authenticity in marketing.

Ep#1 deals with setting direction and defining objectives. Mark Ritson shares tips on how to get from objectives to client brief and the mistakes too many are making. This series is brought to you by our friends at WARC.

Mark returns to share  his Top 10 Marketing Moments of the year and why they mattered. Happy holidays and New Year to everyone.

Marketing professor Mark Ritson discusses the best campaigns of the year, US marketers lagging behind, and the importance of differentiation and distinctiveness. They also explore Cadbury's successful generosity campaign, the history and reformulation of Luca's Aid, and the role of constraints and challenges in building a brand.

In this candid sit-down, Mark Ritson, a marketing maven with a PhD and experience with brands like Louis Vuitton, drops truth bombs about the marketing industry. He tackles prevalent myths and issues in brand education, arguing it's fundamentally broken. Ritson passionately discusses the balance between branding and performance marketing, emphasizing the importance of each. He dives into the transformative role of AI in branding, including his creation, RitBot. Expect sharp insights and a dose of humor in this no-nonsense conversation!

Mark Ritson, founder of Marketing Week's Mini MBA, discusses the shift in focus from creativity to marketing effectiveness, importance of strategic foundation in creativity, branding expertise, and the impact of AI and synthetic data on marketing strategies.

Mark Ritson, a marketing education pioneer and founder of Mini MBA, discusses the critical flaws in contemporary marketing education. He highlights the disconnect between academic theories and real-world practice. Ritson critiques the complexity in marketing strategies, advocating for clarity and brand salience. He analyzes recent challenges faced by major brands like Nike and explores the transformative role of AI in marketing strategy. His insights emphasize the need for ongoing learning and adaptations in both B2B and B2C marketing approaches.

Join Elena, Angela, and Rob as they discuss marketing effectiveness with guest Mark Ritson. Topics covered include the importance of research in discovering effective marketing strategies, the impact of AI on advertising, undervaluation of TV advertising, and the enduring lessons of marketing history.

Mark Ritson, marketing expert and columnist for Marketing Week, talks about his controversial column exploring the gap in understanding marketing effectiveness principles in the US. They discuss the differences in advertising effectiveness between American companies and other countries, the importance of corporate responsibility, and the challenges faced by the F's in gaining visibility in the American market culture. They also touch on the balance between creativity and effectiveness in marketing.

Mark Ritson, an internationally recognized marketing expert and consultant, tackles listener questions with insight and humor. He dissects Byron Sharp’s take on pricing, pointing out the critical role of customer-centric strategies. The discussion also covers AI’s transformative potential amidst agency challenges and recent brand mega-deals like Prada’s acquisition of Versace. Ritson champions authentic purpose-driven branding while teasing the pitfalls of flashy initiatives for profit. It's a lively blend of marketing wisdom and witty banter!