Balancing Marketing Budgets for Small Businesses: Embracing ‘The Long and the Short of It’
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 As a small business owner or marketer, you may face challenges in setting quant objectives and creating a well-balanced marketing budget. According to Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, the key to overcoming these...
The Power of Strategy for Marketing Small Businesses: Making Choices for Success
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 In the fast-paced world of small businesses, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges, fighting tactical fires, and focusing on short-term goals. However, Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, emphasizes...
The Art of Pricing for Small Businesses: How to Maximize Profitability and Avoid Common Pitfalls
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 Pricing is a critical aspect of any business, but for small businesses, getting it right can be a challenge. Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, offers valuable insights into the importance of pricing and the...
The Power of Picking on the Big Guy: How Small Brands Can Leverage Positioning Against Market Leaders
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 When breaking into a market as a small brand, resources are often limited, making it challenging to create a strong share of voice. Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, suggests a strategic approach for small...
The Power of Ethnography for Small Businesses: Why Quantitative Numbers Aren’t The Only Answer
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 In today's data-driven world, quantitative research is often seen as a critical component of the marketing process. However, Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, believes that small businesses shouldn't stress about...
The case for reversing the marketing process for small businesses: Strategy then research
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 The traditional marketing process of market research, strategy, and finally, tactics, may not always be feasible for small businesses with limited resources. Mark Ritson, a professor at the Mini MBA, suggests an alternative...
Why Market Orientation is Important, Particularly for Small Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 The myth of the "lone genius" founder, locked away in their garage and single-handedly inventing a game-changing product, has captured the imagination of many aspiring entrepreneurs. However, as Mark Ritson, professor at...
Top Ten Tips for Marketing Small Businesses
https://www.youtube.com/embed/FdEUarg9dr8 A few weeks ago we interviewed the incredibly popular Mark Ritson on his tips for marketing small businesses. Small businesses often face unique challenges when it comes to marketing. Professor Mark Ritson offers ten...
Embracing Life’s Unexpected Opportunities: Advice from Innocent Smoothies’ CMO, Kirsty Hunter
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIJMyPte_Iw Last week we interviewed the CMO of Innocent Smoothies - Kirsty Hunter, CMO of Innocent Smoothies. To close the interview, we asked her to share her thoughts on what she would have wanted her younger self to know. In this...
Inside Innocent Smoothies’ Social Media Strategy: Creating Engaging and Authentic Conversations
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BIJMyPte_Iw Innocent Smoothies is well-known for its off-the-cuff and reactionary social media presence, particularly on Twitter. In a recent interview with the CMO of Innocent Smoothies, Kirsty Hunter, shared insights into how their...
The Secret to Innocent Smoothies’ Winning Content Strategy: Embracing the Power of the Brief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIJMyPte_Iw Innocent Smoothies, a brand synonymous with delicious drinks, has captivated customers not only with its products but also with its engaging content across various platforms. The secret behind their brilliant content...
Ten things I wish I had known when I was 25 – Jon Evans, System1 & The Uncensored CMO
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eSLMh2Bk8xb GUEST: Jon Evans, Host of Uncensored CMO & Chief Customer Officer at System1Group Ten Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 25 If only we knew then what we know now! That notion recently prompted The Marketing Meetup...