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Marketing Unzipped
Ever wondered why digital marketing feels like trying to zip up a tent in a storm? The strategies never quite fit, the jargon makes no sense, and you’re left wondering if anyone really knows what they’re doing.
Well, good news—you’re not alone. And you’re definitely in the right place.
Welcome to Marketing Unzipped.
This is a podcast where we take digital marketing apart, piece by piece, and figure out how to zip it back together in a way that works for you.
Some episodes will be just me—sharing honest insights, actionable strategies, and lessons I’ve learned from years of trial and error. But I’m also lining up some absolutely incredible guests. Business owners, marketers, and thought leaders from all sorts of industries—people who’ve been in the trenches, built campaigns from scratch, and, yes, made plenty of mistakes along the way.
We’ll be diving into their biggest successes, their facepalm moments, and the hard-won lessons that shaped their marketing journeys. I want you to walk away from every episode with actionable advice, fresh ideas, and the confidence to try something new in your own business.
Marketing Unzipped
The Gods of Marketing : Episode 2 - Leo Burnett
Summary
In this episode of Marketing Unzipped, Rob Curtis explores the marketing genius of Leo Burnett, focusing on his five key lessons that emphasise the importance of emotion, simplicity, symbolism, drama, and sincerity in advertising. Burnett's approach transformed the landscape of marketing by prioritizing human connection over technical jargon, creating memorable brand characters and messages that resonate with audiences. The episode serves as a guide for marketers looking to enhance their storytelling and connect more deeply with their customers.
Takeaways
- Start with emotion, not logic, as feelings drive action.
- Make the product the hero by positioning it truthfully.
- Use symbolism to cut through the noise where words fade.
- Find the drama in even the simplest products.
- Speak with sincerity, not polish or perfection.
- Craft messages that resonate with human experiences.
- Every product has a story waiting to be told.
- Burnett's characters were shortcuts to emotional connections.
- Sincerity in marketing builds trust and engagement.
- Great marketing begins with understanding people and their desires.
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