Marketing Brew Weekly

Brands Bite Into Burger Marketing

Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re discussing the burger drama and the way each brand is responding to the McDonalds CEO taking a “big” bite from their new Big Arch burger. Burger King, Jack in the Box and even Freddy’s jumped in by handing execs their own products to show off just how big their bites can be. But are consumers on board – and hungry for burgers?  00:00: Intro  01:56: Reacting to the McDonald’s CEO video 03:55: The burger drama is getting weird 06:27: Backlash to the video 09:48: What are the pros and cons and other examples  11:24: Sassy social media 15:00: Campaigns aligning with brand identity 16:09: How will McDonald’s react 17:24: Why this happening on social matters  19:32: Not all CEOs are made for social    This episode is presented by Disney Campaign Manager. For more information: https://www.disneycampaignmanager.com/ Join us this May for the Marketing Brew Social & Creator Marketing event, covering what’s driving real ROI in the creator economy right now. If you’re in NYC, we’d love to meet you in-person. Tickets and info here: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events/the-next-phase-of-social-and-creator-marketing?utm_campaign=mkb_me_022526&utm_content=show_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=mkb  For more upcoming Marketing Brew events: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are We Maxxed Out on Protein Marketing?

Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re discussing protein maxxing, the health trend you’re seeing everywhere: from Super Bowl commercials to sparkling protein water and even protein Doritos (?!), if it feels like every brand is adding protein to their offerings, it’s because they are. We break down how this is directly connected to GLP-1s, if it’s actually benefitting brands, and if we can expect to see the same from Big Fiber.  00:00: Intro  00:42: Is protein everywhere these days? 02:38: Products that magically now have protein 07:05: Why are we hearing about protein all the time now 13:00: The connection to GLP 1’s 17:30: Is it oversaturated now? 21:10: Is fiber the next hot ingredient   This episode is presented by Disney Campaign Manager. For more information: https://www.disneycampaignmanager.com/ Join us this May for the Marketing Brew Social & Creator Marketing event, covering what’s driving real ROI in the creator economy right now. If you’re in NYC, we’d love to meet you in-person. Tickets and info here: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events/the-next-phase-of-social-and-creator-marketing?utm_campaign=mkb_me_022526&utm_content=show_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=mkb  For more upcoming Marketing Brew events: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can "Legendary February” Lift Peacock to Premier Status?

Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re breaking down the “Legendary February” that Peacock is touting–but wondering if it will lead to a Measly March once the Olympics are done? We’re discussing the winning strategies the steamer has used for the Olympics, Super Bowl and even Traitors, and offer suggestions on how they can keep subscribers from churning.  00:00: Intro  01:20: Our favorite Olympic events  02:30: The Olympics moment on Peacock 08:30: Using the Peacock app  11:40: Peacock owning sports and the ads that come with it 18:20: The Traitors crossover 22:00: How can Peacock build off this momentum   Join us this May for the Marketing Brew Social & Creator Marketing event, covering what’s driving real ROI in the creator economy right now. If you’re in NYC, we’d love to meet you in-person. Tickets and info here: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events/the-next-phase-of-social-and-creator-marketing?utm_campaign=mkb_me_022526&utm_content=show_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=mkb  For more upcoming Marketing Brew events: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Audiences Love a ‘Showmance’ as Marketing?

Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re discussing the pros and cons of trying to sell a project with a showmance. Inspired by the Wuthering Heights movie, we had to wonder if the stars’ off-screen chemistry could really sell movie tickets. Plus, what happens when reality TV and influencer couples break up: who gets the social media accounts and the brand deals?  00:00: Intro  01:36: Wuthering Heights hype  06:15: Why try a showmance or fauxmance as marketing 10:46: Reality dating shows and influencer brand deals  15:50: Short form dating shows  19:31: Risks and rewards of using showmance as marketing  Join us in NYC next week for The Science of AI, breaking down what’s actually working in AI for marketers – last few tickets available here: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events/the-art-and-science-of-ai-in-marketing?utm_campaign=mkb_me_022526&utm_content=show_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=mkb For more upcoming Marketing Brew events: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Betting’s Marketing Strategy: Less Brand Awareness, More VIPs

Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re taking a look at the state of sports betting and realizing…the gambling ads during the Super Bowl were actually pretty light this year? Marketing Brew Senior Reporter Alyssa Meyers joins us to explain why some gambling companies skipped the big game entirely, and where they plan to spend instead. Plus, the ways prediction market companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are marketing themselves, and we look ahead to figure out where the world of sports betting might be heading in its next era.  00:00: Intro  00:38: Sports betting brands with Super Bowl ads 06:00: User retention for sports betting brands 08:20: Sports betting vs prediction markets  11:35: What are betting brands focused on for marketing  16:35: What’s next for sports betting Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices