Brandwidth® Big Ideas on Small Business Marketing

What’s the deal with marketing funnels? We hear the term everywhere, but what actually is a marketing funnel? Does it have a place in a sophisticated marketing machine or should it be left to marketing bros and youtubers. Join Dean and Sam as they unpack, unravel, and dejargon the world of the marketing funnel and...

Marketing attribution f@#*ed! In this Brandwidth® episode, Sam and Dean dive into one of the biggest challenges facing modern marketers—accurately measuring what’s driving results. From the flawed multi-touch models to the rise of walled gardens like Google and Facebook, it’s time to ask: Are we focusing on the wrong metrics? Or more to the point,...

How well do you know your marketing influencers? Can you tell Gary Vee quotes from Simon Sinek? These are exactly the question Sam asked Dean in this entertaining episode of the Brandwidth® podcast. Dean takes on a quiz featuring quotes from the biggest names in the biz: Gary Vee, Rory Sutherland, Mark Ritson, Byron Sharp,...

Struggling to win over customers or clients? What if the key to changing minds isn’t about saying more—but doing less? If you’re a business owner, understanding the art of persuasion can make all the difference. But here’s the twist—it’s not always about giving more information. Sometimes, the secret lies in removing the roadblocks holding people...

We’ve all heard the famous 60% brand-building, 40% activation rule, but most of the research behind it comes from B2C. So what happens when we apply this to B2B? In this episode of Brandwidth®, Sam and Dean dig deep into the data, asking if the same formula holds true for B2B brands—or if it needs...

Did you know that smart marketing decisions during a downturn can change your business forever? During the Great Depression, Kellogg’s dominated the market with one bold move: they doubled down on their marketing budget when others were cutting back. But how can small businesses with limited budgets thrive during a recession? In this episode of...

Is your brand ready for the online-only marketplace? In this episode of the Brandwidth® Podcast, Sam McEwin and Dean Millson shine the light on “InstaBrands.” The rise of these online-only brands opens doors of opportunities and profitability, but it also raises an important question: Should the branding approach for Insta Brands differ from traditional methods?...

Purpose-Driven or Perilous? Brands are increasingly under pressure to take a stand on social issues, known as purpose-driven branding. But high-profile cases like Bud Light, Target, and Gillette highlight the potential for significant financial loss when things go wrong. How, then, can brands support social causes without risking significant backlash and revenue loss and should...

In this episode of the Brandwidth podcast, Sam McEwin and Dean Millson discuss the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its potential impact on branding and marketing. They approach the topic with curiosity and explore how AI can be used as a creative partner and a new creative medium. They emphasise the importance of asking...

Sam McEwin and Dean Millson discuss the importance of branding for small businesses. They explain that branding is not just for big companies, but can also be beneficial for small brands. They outline a methodology that they use to help small businesses grow and succeed. They emphasize the importance of balancing activities that drive initial...

Sam McEwin and Dean Millson are the hosts of the Brandwidth podcast. They are experienced marketers and brand strategists who share their insights and expertise on branding and marketing topics.​ **Summary:**​Sam and Dean discuss the different stages of brands and the priorities at each stage. They start with new brands, emphasizing the importance of focusing...

Sam McEwin and Dean Millson are the hosts of the Brandwidth podcast. They are marketing and branding experts who bring their knowledge and insights to the show. Summary: Sam and Dean discuss the power of visual assets in marketing and branding. They reference a chart from Ipsos that ranks different visual assets based on their...

Sam McEwIn and Dean Millson discuss the importance of attention in advertising and the findings of Professor Karen Nelson Field’s research on attention. They explore the impact of attention on memory and brand recall, as well as the different channels that attract attention, such as television, catch-up TV, and mobile phones. The conversation highlights the...

Summary: Dean and Sam discuss the decline of jingles in advertising and the reasons behind it. Reflecting on their favourite jingles from the past and the effectiveness of these catchy tunes in creating brand recall, they uncover why jingles have become less popular in recent years and why they may potentially be making a comeback....

Summary: In this episode of “The Brandwidth Podcast,” Dean Millson and Sam McEwin discuss the importance of employer branding in today’s competitive job market. They explain that employer branding is not a separate brand from the company brand but a different expression of it. The key to successful employer branding is understanding the target audience,...

Summary:Sam and Dean discuss the long-lasting and memorable Australian ad campaign, Cancer Councils “Slip Slop Slap.” They analyse the recent update to the campaign, which added two more actions, “Seek” and “Slide,” and discuss how it has affected the effectiveness of the original message. Emphasising the power of the rule of threes in branding, marketing,...

In this episode of the Brandwidth podcast, Dean Millson discusses the importance of brand guidelines and how they can benefit businesses, explaining that brand guidelines are more than just visual standards and should encompass the vision, purpose, target audience, communication style, values, and visual identity of a brand.

Get ready for another insightful episode of Brandwidth – ‘Big Ideas on Small Business Marketing’! In this episode, we delve into the topic of brand loyalty and loyalty programs with our knowledgeable hosts, Sam McEwin and Dean Millson. They initiate an engaging conversation by discussing the significance of providing superior service to customers in order...

Get ready for another insightful episode of Brandwidth – ‘Big Ideas on Small Business Marketing’! In this episode, we introduce you to the 95:5 rule and discuss key marketing strategies that can help you grow your small business.  Throughout the episode, we cover topics such as why focusing too much on immediate engagement or downloads can...

In this episode we discuss: Why is so much marketing literature focussed on B2C What does Jenni Romaniuk have to say about B2B? Does the law of double jeopardy matter for B2B as much as it does for B2C? Benefits of ling term brand building for B2B businesses Priming a buyer for your B2B brand...