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Why it Matters - AI & Marketing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a fundamental, non-negotiable component of competitive marketing strategy, functioning primarily as an augmentative force. Ginni Rometty frames AI adoption not as a threat of human replacement, but as a mandatory prerequisite for survival: “AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don't”.
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Why it Matters - Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a framework for enforcing strategic discipline through deliberate choice. Michael Porter, a foundational figure in competitive strategy, identifies this deliberate choice as the essence of strategy itself: “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do”. This perspective is vital for the BMC, where deciding which customer segments to ignore or which value propositions to forgo is often more powerful than deciding what to include.
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Nov 192 min read
Why it Matters - Market Research & Insights
Market research provides the essential empirical foundation for effective marketing, driving products toward self-selling success. Peter Drucker established this benchmark in 1954, stating, “The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself”. Drucker argued that successful marketing leads to the obsolescence of traditional salesmanship, transforming the process into one of logistics and distribution because th
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Nov 122 min read
Why it Matters - Marketing with a Conscience
Ethical marketing requires moving beyond product excellence to encompass social responsibility and conscious practise. Philip Kotler, a preeminent figure in modern marketing, defines the higher standard: “A good company offers excellent products and services. A great company also offers excellent products and services but also strives to make the world a better place”. Marketing with a Conscience.
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Nov 92 min read
Why it Matters - Data Analysis: Visualisation - Bringing Data to Life
The utility of data analysis is fundamentally limited by the quality of the input and the clarity of the output visualisation. Data integrity is the prerequisite for all analysis, a point emphasised by Michael Stonebraker: “Without clean data, or clean enough data, your data science is worthless”. Visualisation, therefore, is the final, communicative step in a process demanding technical rigour.
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Nov 52 min read
Why it Matters - Content Marketing
Successful content marketing focuses on delivering authentic value, establishing a sustained relationship, and avoiding overtly self-serving communication. Tom Fishburne captures the ideal experience: “The best marketing doesn't feel like marketing”. This suggests that engagement is maximised when content provides utility or entertainment seamlessly, blurring the line between media consumption and brand interaction.
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Oct 292 min read
Why it Matters - Finding Sources & Academic integrity
Academic integrity, embodied by thorough referencing and source verification, is paramount to producing credible research. Judy Hunter defines the dual function of citation: “A citation is both a signpost and an acknowledgement”. As a signpost, it guides the reader to the source material; as an acknowledgement, it recognises intellectual debt.
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Oct 241 min read
Why it Matters - Tools and Tactics
Marketing tools and tactics bridge the gap between abstract strategy and tangible customer experience. Sun Tzu’s strategic wisdom holds true: “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat”. This reinforces that effective execution (tactics, utilising tools like Canva) must be seamlessly integrated with the overarching marketing plan (strategy).
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Oct 222 min read
Why it Matters - Understanding Cultural Differences in Global Marketing
Global marketing success is inherently conditional upon a nuanced understanding of cultural differences, which are often sources of friction rather than synergy. Geert Hofstede, a pioneer in cross-cultural research, warned that “Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are a nuisance at best and often a disaster”. This perspective emphasises the complexity and high risk involved in generalising marketing strategies across borders.
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Oct 172 min read
Why it Matters - Design Thinking
Design Thinking (DT) is an iterative, human-centred methodology for innovation that requires challenging inherent organisational assumptions. The philosophical mandate for DT stems from Albert Einstein’s observation: “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”. This calls for divergent thinking and a fundamental cognitive shift away from established, but failing, paradigms.
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Oct 152 min read
Why it Matters - Visual Language of Marketing
In the context of data, visual language dictates how insights are received. Brent Dykes emphasises that “The skill of data storytelling is removing the noise and focusing people's attention on the key insights”.
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Oct 82 min read
Why it Matters - Crafting Your Personal Brand
The management of a personal brand is fundamentally a long-term commitment to perceived and actual quality. Warren Buffett succinctly articulated the fragility of this asset, noting, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it”. This widely recognised statement underscores the non-linear risk profile inherent in reputation management, where years of consistent effort can be nullified by a single lapse in judgment or execution.
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Oct 12 min read
Beyond Campaigns: How Integrated Marketing Communications Can Build a Better Future
For those of us in marketing, or those just starting out, it's plain to see that the world we operate in is more interconnected and complex than ever.
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Jun 23 min read
Marketing isn’t just about marketing
The best marketers don’t just study marketing, they live and breathe it. They go beyond workshops, textbooks, and online classes.
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Feb 102 min read
Colour Psychology - The Visual Language of Marketing
From the vibrant reds that ignite urgency to the calming blues that inspire trust, colour can evoke emotions and drive engagement in ways...
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Oct 15, 20241 min read
Leadership and Social Influence in Marketing
As marketers, it is imperative to recognise that the ability to lead and influence others is not just a desirable trait but a quintessential
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Apr 24, 20243 min read
Dependability and Attention to Detail
Marketing isn't all creative flair! Dependability & attention to detail are key for campaign execution. Master project timelines, quality as
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Apr 18, 20242 min read
Why Marketers Should Start with Empathy
Empathy. We're so bombarded with the tactical side of marketing that it's easy to forget the underlying reason for everything we do. Numbers
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Mar 19, 20243 min read
Why Systems Thinking is Essential for Marketing Students
Systems thinking isn't about memorising a framework. It's a mindset shift, a way of approaching marketing that prioritises
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Feb 27, 20243 min read
Finding Your Fire: Unlocking Motivation and Self-Awareness in Marketing
Motivation and Self-Awareness. Forget the polished CVs and snappy marketing campaigns. Let's talk about the raw fuel that drives them
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Feb 15, 20243 min read
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