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This week I saw my friend Dario share three beliefs about marketing that, he says, no one can change his mind about:
▲ There’s no single, definitive recipe for success
▲ The marketing landscape is constantly evolving
▲ The best marketers are the curious ones
I felt compelled to help push his post in the LinkedIn algorithm & chime in with my 2 cents as well:
- Marketing takes time: Sure, viral ads & paid adverts move the needle, but brand building takes years.
- Word of mouth is where the rubber hits the road: People need to talk about your product (positively) for your efforts to gain traction. Great PR, ads, influencers, sales channels etc. are simply not enough. Refer to point nº1: this takes time.
- Don't be dumb, brand to the tune of your own drum: Echoing Dario's 3rd point re: curiosity, find your own voice, rhythm, meaning & purpose. Don't stalk your competitors or idolize brands to mimic their strategies.
Do you have marketing beliefs that you're down to defend?
as always, thank you so much for reading & sharing this newsletter!
Jon
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