Punchy: Marketing News

Marketing Q&A: Dealing with Slashed Budgets, Visiting Cannes & Apple’s Vision Pro

Episode Summary

Join the hosts of Punchy in a captivating discussion tackling the latest trends and challenges in marketing. Special guest Barney Worfolk-Smith, MD at Daivid, shares his expert insights while addressing questions submitted by our audience. From maximizing Cannes trips to surviving budget cuts as a startup marketing director, they explore real-world challenges. They also discuss the impact of Apple’s Vision Pro, AR/VR strategies, and the retail media gold rush. Don't miss out on valuable insights to stay ahead in this ever-changing marketing landscape.

Episode Notes

oin the hosts of Punchy as they bring you an engaging discussion on the latest trends and challenges in the marketing industry. This episode features special guest Barney Worfolk-Smith, MD at Daivid, who shares his insights and expertise on questions submitted by our audience.

From practical tips on maximizing your first trip to Cannes and identifying impactful events to navigating slashed budgets as a Series A startup marketing director, the panel addresses real-world challenges faced by marketers. They also delve into the implications of Apple's Vision Pro headset on marketing strategies and the potential of AR/VR preparations. With a focus on the retail media gold rush and Amazon's ad business, this episode provides valuable insights to help marketers stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape. 

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:50) Q1: How to make the most of my first time at Cannes and which impactful events should I attend?

(10:28) Q2: As a startup marketing director with reduced budgets, how should I prioritize my spending to achieve growth without additional funding?

(18:45) Q3: How is Apple's Vision Pro going to impact Marketers?

(23:56) Q4: Is Amazon's booming ad business indicative of the future of the retail media gold rush, or has retail media already reached its peak?

(31:05) Rants & Raves

Punchy is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Punchy is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, who's often joined by his Rival Co-Founders Jenna Cummings and DuBose Cole. 

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