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The Best Way to Activate Fandoms for Your Marketing
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Apr 15, 2026
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| 4/29/26 |  The Best Way to Activate Fandoms for Your Marketing | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re feeling the heat and discussing the ways the female gaze and fandoms are changing advertising. From hot Heated Rivalry stars to beauty brands embracing the next It Boys, these are the ways brands are getting fans to do their marketing for them. 00:00: Intro 02:50: Heated Rivalry stars in steamy ads 11:12: The new It Boy 12:50: Fandom is organic marketing 16:45: The Quinn app stays winning 18:50: The beauty industry tapping into hot men 23:50: Sports and beauty marketing 24:50: Pros and cons of tapping into fandoms This episode is brought to you by Paramount Advertising. For more information, visit: https://www.paramount.com/advertising 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 | 32m 17s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  Brands Gamble on Prediction Markets Marketing | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re making our bets on the future of prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Should brands take the risk of partnering with them when their future is so unclear, or is it worth the shiny, new audience? From their involvement in everything from global news to grocery stores, we weigh the pros and cons of predicting. 00:00: Intro 02:53: An unlikely place for prediction markets to be 05:45: Their play into the entertainment world 08:50: Turning live TV into a social media experience 10:30: The risk element 14:05: How the brands are leaning into their value 16:10: A way to appeal to a new audience 19:50: The ethical question of it all 20:40: What happens next? 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 | 27m 24s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  From Bieber to Billboards: The Brands Winning Coachella | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re putting on our flower crowns to discuss all things music festival marketing. Right in the middle of both Coachella weekends, we talk billboards and Bieber, activations and influencers, and of course, fomo and the future of festivals. Plus, Brian Rappaport, CEO of Quan Media Group and Meredith Diehn, SVP of Marketing at goodwipes weigh in on how the music festival continues to stay relevant, year after year. 00:00: Intro 01:07: This year’s Coachella highlights 03:40: Where have the brands been marketing 06:50: How important are photo activations 08:15: The brand of Coachella 11:20: Brands are only going bigger 14:30: How the artists are marketing themselves 19:55: The power of FOMO 22:50: How will Coachella evolve This episode is brought to you by Paramount Ads Manager. For more information, visit: http://www.paramountadsmanager.com/ Vote for us in this year’s Webby Awards in the Creativity & Marketing, Shows (podcast) category: https://wbby.co/57461N (please and thank you!) 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 | 31m 23s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  Why Brands Are Using Music Videos as Marketing | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re looking at the way marketers are making music videos for their brands. That’s right, many brands are using their own in-house entertainment studios to tap into nostalgia ot Gen Z trends, and give people a little song and dance to get them interested in their products. From using humor to choreographed routines to heartfelt covers of songs, these are the tactics brands are employing to tap into a variety of generations through the power of song. 00:00: Intro 01:15: Marketers making music videos 03:24: Recent videos with Katseye, Megan The Stallion, and Nickleback 05:50: How Gap is leading the charge 09:00: Hollister and Gigi Perez 10:00: Brands having control of the ads 13:05: Who is the music video approach targeting 15:11: Where are these ads posted 16:20: Is Gen Z cool with this strategy 19:34: Risks with this move This episode is brought to you by Paramount Ads Manager. For more information, visit: http://www.paramountadsmanager.com/ Vote for us in this year’s Webby Awards in the Creativity & Marketing, Shows (podcast) category: https://wbby.co/57461N (please and thank you!) 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 | 29m 09s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | The Brands Braving It All for April Fools | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re talking April Fools – no, really, we are! We take a look back at the beginning of brands pulling a switcheroo on consumers, and give our take on those brave enough to be the butt of the joke in 2026. Plus, why this brand holiday can actually work in favor of smaller brands entering the convo, but backfire on those that do it too well – or too wrong. 00:00: Intro 00:30: We’re nominated for a Webby award! 01:08: April Fools pitches for 2026 04:08: Why do brands get involved with this holiday 09:30: How can brands stand out 11:27: A day for surprise collabs and smaller brands 15:00: Risks of a bad prank 19:30: Other brand holidays Vote for us in this year’s Webby Awards in the Creativity & Marketing, Shows (podcast) category: https://wbby.co/57461N (please and thank you!) 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 | 29m 16s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  What The “Staples Baddie” Teaches Us About Corporate Creators | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, we’re diving into the trend of corporate employees becoming brand ambassadors, with a spotlight on the “Staples Baddie”. Should more companies be relying on their employees to create their own content, or should they have more control over the process? The Staples Baddie shares tips on what to post, how it’s lead to greater in-store foot traffic, and what makes the content authentic. 00:00: Intro 02:42: Who is Staples Baddie 04:00: Brands not on board with employee ambassadors 04:52: Why this works for Staples 08:39: An increase in foot traffic for stores 09:52: People want IRL experiences 11:42: Other brands using this trend 14:00: Proof of reality social trend 15:00: Why brands won’t try this 21:20: Employees have to be happy at their job for it to work This episode is presented by Disney Campaign Manager. For more information: https://www.disneycampaignmanager.com/ Read more from the Staples Baddie: https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2026/03/16/staples-baddie-interview-marketing-lessons 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 | 30m 25s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  What Marketers Are Talking About After SXSW 2026 | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, Jennimai is fresh from her trip to SXSW in Austin, TX and reports back on the biggest convos she had (and overheard) at panels, activations, and throughout the event. From creators to AI, and even a mix of both, we’re discussing the major themes marketers were discussing on the ground, and where we can expect to see them in action next. 00:00: Intro 00:35: Overall themes of SXSW this year 03:00: Convergence at the conference 04:30: Bringing creators into legacy spaces 10:45: Activations geared towards creators 14:54: The state of experiential at SXSW 2026 16:22: AI conversations at the festival 20:47: Agentic AI in shopping and consumer world 24:39: NBCU AI agent product 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 | 32m 14s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  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 | 27m 44s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  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 | 29m 06s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | 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 | 31m 30s | ||||||
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| 2/18/26 | 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 | 29m 54s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | 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 | 27m 26s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 |  Reacting to 2026 Super Bowl Commercials | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week, since it is our literal Super Bowl, we’ve got a bonus episode for you where we’ll react to some of the weirdest and wildest commercials from the big game this year. From fibermaxxing to back flips to bran cereals, we’ll give our take on which ads got really creative, which…don’t think too hard about it, and which one may have missed the mark on their image rehabilitation. 00:00: Intro 00:40: Instacart featuring Ben Stiller and Benson Boone 02:50: Xfinity featuring Jurassic Park cast 06:08: Raisin Bran featuring William Shatner 08:48: Hims & Hers Succession vibes 11:24: Ring and cute puppies 14:15: Fanatics featuring Kendall Jenner 17:12: Hellmann’s featuring Andy Samberg Watch the ads: Instacart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTleZejhlqk Xfinity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwxWPp2dhw Raisin Bran: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf64Okfdc6Y Hims & Hers: https://www.youtubdfe.com/watch?v=aZ7Z5LTJWHM Ring camera dog finder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OheUzrXsKrY Fanatics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfLUbLIULDw Hellmanns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc0kbiVbuzs 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 | 24m 05s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Super Bowl Commercials Are Betting Big on Toilet Humor | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the creative strategies and themes around many of the Super Bowl commercials this year. If you think you’re hearing a lot of Dad Rock, or seeing a lot of reminders to eat your fiber, or somehow feeling nostalgic, that’s on purpose. And, you may be seeing less AI ads than you think. 00:00: Intro 01:05: Nostalgic ads with retro TV nods 04:35: Retro music and Dad Rock 08:30: Health, wellness, and GLP 1s 16:11: Potty humor 21:09: Who will actually stand out 22:40: Will there be much AI 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 | 28m 58s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Why Have We Seen So Many Super Bowl Ads Already? | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the way brands are planning their Super Bowl strategy, and why that means you’ve probably seen a lot of big game ads already. Kelsey Sutton and Katie Hicks are joined by Marketing Brew Senior Reporter, Alyssa Meyers, to break down what matters most to brands when it comes to media planning, social strategy and more. From regional buys to experiential activations, these are some of the unique ways you can expect brands to show up in and around the game. 00:00: Intro 01:06: The teaser approach 06:50: Regional buys 09:08: The social media aspect 12:30: Experiential activations 18:02: Beer brand teasers 28:50: Brands reacting on social 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 | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Brands Are Producing Entertainment Content Now — But Should They? | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the move many brands are making, creating their own content in-house. As brands move to become their own entertainment studios, we take a look at which are doing long-form content best, the costs that come with producing video and social, and the way these brands can actually make their mark in this space. 00:00: Intro 00:36: Gap’s new hire of Chief Entertainment Officer 03:15: Other brands moving into the entertainment studio space 04:17: The benefits 12:49: The challenges 20:14: Over-saturation vs. Under-saturation 22:32: Is video content the new blog? 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 | 29m 07s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | How Brands Can Embrace the 'Heated Rivalry' Hype | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the same thing everyone is discussing: Heated Rivalry! We break down how this Canadian series became a megahit, the fandom the stars have already cultivated, and why romance is really having a moment. But: are brands getting in on it? From the brands mentioned in the show, to the ones totally fumbling the bag, we let marketers know how they can be ready for the next hit show, stars, and steamy romance on the way. 00:00: Intro 00:38: The rise of Heated Rivalry 08:50: Bands that have gotten involved 11:52: Brands and adult romance 15:30: What is the next big show to be a part of 17:42: Forecast by reading the books to plan future collabs 24:47: Is the NHL missing the moment 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 | 31m 02s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | How AI Will Reshape Marketing in 2026 | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the 2026 AI trends all marketers need to know — and will probably be using. From brand discovery to content creations to the latest revelations at CES this week, we’re breaking down the ways AI will be implemented, shamed, and celebrated in the year ahead. 00:00: Intro 00:38: AI discourse at CES 03:56: How marketers will use AI in 2026 11:45: How Hollywood is using AI 15:30: What do consumers want vs. what brands want 19:50: What AI should not be used for 25:36: What do you want a robot to do for you? 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 | 29m 38s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  Predicting 2026’s Biggest Marketing Trends | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing all the biggest marketing trends we expect to see in 2026…and maybe a few we hope don’t return. From economic restrictions to social predictions, the importance of IRL events and the polarization of AI, these are our best guesses as to where marketers will be spending their time and money in the new year. 00:00: Intro 00:39: The economic reality for 2026 04:54: Social will require creativity 09:32: More IRL events 12:23: The AI of it all 16:40: The trends we do (and don’t) hope to see 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 | 22m 56s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 |  Best Marketing of 2025: From Top Collabs to Taylor Swift | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the hits, misses, and Taylor of it all as we look back on 2025’s best marketing campaigns throughout the year. We’ll be celebrating the best collabs, the best use of a celebrity, and the anti-AI campaign that had us cheering (and posing). Plus, we’ll share our own picks for the moments we’ll remember best from the year. 00:00: Intro 00:31: Brief recap of the year in marketing 02:21: Best Social Trend or Campaign 05:50: Best Collab of 2025 09:05: The Best Use of Celebrity 11:24: The Most Overlooked Campaign 13:55: Most Overhyped Campaign 16:40: Our favorite campaigns This episode was sponsored by ActiveCampaign. For more information, go to http://www.activecampaign.com 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 | 23m 13s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  We’re in a K-Shaped Economy. How Will Brands React? | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the current K-Shaped Economy and how brands are reacting. We take a look at the luxury brands leaning into aspirational marketing, and those embracing affordability. Plus, what about the brands in the middle — is it possible to be aspirational and affordable at the same time, and has anyone figured out how to present that message to customers? 00:00: Intro 00:31: Definition of a K-shaped economy 02:51: Which brands are going for aspirational 05:57: Which brands are going for affordability 11:02: Brands aiming for the middle class 14:47: Collabs that elevate a brand 17:36: How are brands positioning themselves as lifestyle brands 18:44: Brands trying to appeal to all consumers 21:43: The little treat economy This episode was sponsored by ActiveCampaign. For more information, go to http://www.activecampaign.com 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 | 30m 45s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  Is Ragebait A Viable Marketing Strategy? | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing Oxford University’s Word of the Year: Ragebait. From Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign to E.l.f. Choosing to partner with Matt Rife, were these marketing moves worth it for the brands? We touch on controversial Skims products and Coca-Cola using AI in their ads, and discuss which campaigns were fueled by bots — and wonder if it even matters as long as that stock price is up? We also discuss the risk vs. reward of employing this method, and share a brand that seemed to lean into the moment correctly. 00:00: Intro 00:35: What is Ragebait? 02:33: Biggest examples of Ragebait this year 05:20: Why are brands engaging 07:12: How brands do (or don’t acknowledge) using this tactic 08:38: Campaigns that don’t anticipate Ragebait and bots 16:10: How can social listening really be measured now 17:40: What impact will Ragebait campaigns have long-term 19:30: Does Ragebait work? 25:00: The Ordinary’s use of “gentle outrage” This episode was sponsored by ActiveCampaign. For more information, go to http://www.activecampaign.com 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 | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  What Any Marketer Can Learn From Netflix’s Massive Moment | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing how Netflix became the masters of marketing. With the final season of “Stranger Things” upon us, we discuss the brand collabs and major marketing moments the streamer has implemented to make the sci-fi show one of their biggest ever. We also discuss Netflix House and how the company has managed to bring IRL experiences and merch to their shows’ biggest fans. Plus, why does Netflix continue to chase that Oscar gold, and how will they continue to display their influence over the entertainment industry? 00:00: Intro 00:35: The return of Stranger Things 03:07: The impact of Stranger Things for Netflix 07:30: Stranger Things on Broadway 09:14: Netflix and experiential marketing 11:27: What to expect at Netflix House 18:28: Netflix and Out Of Home strategies 22:40: Creating perpetual engagement 25:46: Netflix and awards season This episode was sponsored by ActiveCampaign. For more information, go to http://www.activecampaign.com 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 | 32m 14s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  How Marketers Are Breaking Through the Black Friday Noise | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the best ways for marketers to navigate their strategies for these days in 2025. How can brands make sure their SMS messaging hits the right tone? Do real Black Friday deals even exist any more? Is Amazon the only brand really owning this time of year? And our hosts share their ideas to get people excited about spending for the holidays again so listen up, brands! 00:00: Intro 00:32: Black Friday memories 03:15: Black Friday starts earlier now 06:00: How can brands make their campaign stand out 07:45: Using SMS marketing 09:21: Consumer sentiment is down around shopping 13:20: The importance of gift guides 17:30: Does Amazon do Black Friday best 21:55: What marketing strategy actually works This episode was sponsored by ActiveCampaign. For more information, go to http://www.activecampaign.com 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 | 28m 37s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  Wicked Successful: How 400 Partnerships Elevated ‘Wicked: For Good’s Marketing Strategy | Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the marketing strategy behind the back-to-back Wicked movies, in honor of this week’s release, Wicked: For Good. In this episode, the hosts compare the budget and branding strategies used for both the first installment in the Wicked films, as well as the latest release, Wicked: For Good. They also review some of the 400 brand partnerships the film has established with brands including Crocs, Walmart, Swiffer, and more. We can’t help but mention the impact the Barbie film has had on this strategy, and share opinions on which films can also lean into this when it comes to promoting such beloved IP. The hosts also discuss the loyal fanbase, the press tour choices, and share their dream Wicked product collab. 00:00: Intro 00:36: Our level of excitement for the movie 03:42: The Wicked promo timeline 10:33: Brand collaborations 15:17: Inspiration from the Barbie movie 18:13: Brands seeing the partnerships pay off 20:23: Hollywood leaning into existing IP 23:43: Traditional marketing strategies and press tours 26:23: Looking towards award season 27:28: Dream Wicked collabs and next movies with marketing moments This episode was sponsored by ActiveCampaign. For more information, go to http://www.activecampaign.com 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 | 34m 12s | ||||||
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