BREAKING NEWS IN MARKETING
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If Great Marketing is Leadership, What is Leadership?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIf Great Marketing is Leadership, What is Leadership?Maverick Steffen - 2/15/2024Management mastermind Peter Drucker famously suggested that great marketing is leadership. This profound insight deeply...
If Great Marketing is Leadership, What is Leadership?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIf Great Marketing is Leadership, What is Leadership?Maverick Steffen - 2/15/2024Management mastermind Peter Drucker famously suggested that great marketing is leadership. This profound insight deeply...
Ad Targeting Is More Important Than Your Ad’s Message
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsAd Targeting Is More Important Than Your Ad's MessageMaverick Steffen - 2/14/2024David Ogilvy, father of modern advertising, used to say that what you say is more crucial than how you say it. Today, where...
Ad Targeting Is More Important Than Your Ad’s Message
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsAd Targeting Is More Important Than Your Ad's MessageMaverick Steffen - 2/14/2024David Ogilvy, father of modern advertising, used to say that what you say is more crucial than how you say it. Today, where...
Are Super Bowl Commercials as Effective as They Used to Be?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsAre Super Bowl Commercials as Effective as They Used to Be?Maverick Steffen - 2/13/2024Super Bowl commercials have long been celebrated as the pinnacle of brand visibility and creative storytelling....
Are Super Bowl Commercials as Effective as They Used to Be?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsAre Super Bowl Commercials as Effective as They Used to Be?Maverick Steffen - 2/13/2024Super Bowl commercials have long been celebrated as the pinnacle of brand visibility and creative storytelling....
The Real Way to Brand Your Business — Be You
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Real Way to Brand Your Business -- Be YouMaverick Steffen - 1/18/2024Be yourself; have you ever heard of that? Well today the pitch is: brand yourself; you'll be a lot happier. Let me explain. Aligning...
The Real Way to Brand Your Business — Be You
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Real Way to Brand Your Business -- Be YouMaverick Steffen - 1/18/2024Be yourself; have you ever heard of that? Well today the pitch is: brand yourself; you'll be a lot happier. Let me explain. Aligning...
The Email Marketing Trick You Need to Add Right Now
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Email Marketing Trick You Need to Add Right NowMaverick Steffen - 1/17/2024This email marketing tactic will significantly boost your business's revenue while enhancing your customers' experience. It's...
The Email Marketing Trick You Need to Add Right Now
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Email Marketing Trick You Need to Add Right NowMaverick Steffen - 1/17/2024This email marketing tactic will significantly boost your business's revenue while enhancing your customers' experience. It's...
The Marketing System of the Evil Dr. Henry Cotton
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Marketing System of the Evil Dr. Henry CottonMaverick Steffen - 1/16/2024It was like something out of a horror movie. More specifically, like the film House on Haunted Hill with the evil villain Dr....
The Marketing System of the Evil Dr. Henry Cotton
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Marketing System of the Evil Dr. Henry CottonMaverick Steffen - 1/16/2024It was like something out of a horror movie. More specifically, like the film House on Haunted Hill with the evil villain Dr....
The Marketing System of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Marketing System of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Maverick Steffen - 1/15/2024Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a name synonymous with the civil rights movement. He wasn't just a leader with a profound...
The Marketing System of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Marketing System of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Maverick Steffen - 1/15/2024Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a name synonymous with the civil rights movement. He wasn't just a leader with a profound...
How Brains and Marketing Rescued Atlantic City, NJ
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Brains and Marketing Rescued Atlantic City, NJMaverick Steffen - 1/13/2024In 2008 I was security guard at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City (A.C.). I was staring out of one of the hotel windows watching...
How Brains and Marketing Rescued Atlantic City, NJ
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Brains and Marketing Rescued Atlantic City, NJMaverick Steffen - 1/13/2024In 2008 I was security guard at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City (A.C.). I was staring out of one of the hotel windows watching...
How Narcissists Sell and How to Spot Their Pitch
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Narcissists Sell and How to Spot Their PitchMaverick Steffen - 1/11/2024Like most of you, I've known a narcissist. One in fact was a very good friend, and I assumed we were close. Little did I know...
How Narcissists Sell and How to Spot Their Pitch
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Narcissists Sell and How to Spot Their PitchMaverick Steffen - 1/11/2024Like most of you, I've known a narcissist. One in fact was a very good friend, and I assumed we were close. Little did I know...
What’s the Difference Between Calling an Existing Lead and Telemarketing
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsWhat's the Difference Between Calling an Existing Lead and TelemarketingMaverick Steffen - 1/10/2024The FTC is suing Grand Canyon University for many things, including using illegal telemarketing...
What’s the Difference Between Calling an Existing Lead and Telemarketing
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsWhat's the Difference Between Calling an Existing Lead and TelemarketingMaverick Steffen - 1/10/2024The FTC is suing Grand Canyon University for many things, including using illegal telemarketing...
How I Would Revitalize Kmart – Part 1
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow I Would Revitalize Kmart - Part 1Maverick Steffen - 1/9/2024Just to set the record straight: I have no ties with Kmart; they've never reached out for my counsel, and honestly, I'm not even sure I'd be...
How I Would Revitalize Kmart – Part 1
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow I Would Revitalize Kmart - Part 1Maverick Steffen - 1/9/2024Just to set the record straight: I have no ties with Kmart; they've never reached out for my counsel, and honestly, I'm not even sure I'd be...
Decoding the Stanley Cup Viral Phenomenon
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsDecoding the Stanley Cup Viral PhenomenonMaverick Steffen - 1/8/2024I've seen the Stanley Cup many times while entering Target, usually next to the $5 kids toys and silly household nick-knacks. They always...
Decoding the Stanley Cup Viral Phenomenon
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsDecoding the Stanley Cup Viral PhenomenonMaverick Steffen - 1/8/2024I've seen the Stanley Cup many times while entering Target, usually next to the $5 kids toys and silly household nick-knacks. They always...
The (Almost) Unstoppable Marketing Force of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe (Almost) Unstoppable Marketing Force of Elizabeth Holmes and TheranosMaverick Steffen - 1/7/2024Theranos is a great case study in the power of networking and influencer marketing notwithstanding the...
The (Almost) Unstoppable Marketing Force of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe (Almost) Unstoppable Marketing Force of Elizabeth Holmes and TheranosMaverick Steffen - 1/7/2024Theranos is a great case study in the power of networking and influencer marketing notwithstanding the...
Yelp Prioritizes Profit Over Your Business’s Reputation
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsYelp Prioritizes Profit Over Your Business's ReputationMaverick Steffen - 1/6/2024You understand the value of maintaining a five-star reputation online, particularly on platforms like Yelp. You pride...
Yelp Prioritizes Profit Over Your Business’s Reputation
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsYelp Prioritizes Profit Over Your Business's ReputationMaverick Steffen - 1/6/2024You understand the value of maintaining a five-star reputation online, particularly on platforms like Yelp. You pride...
A Marketing Expert’s Guide to Finding the Woman of Your Dreams: Part 1
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsA Marketing Expert's Guide to Finding the Woman of Your Dreams: Part 1Maverick Steffen - 1/5/2024Before we start advertising your business, let's set up your store, and all of your products. Let's get one...
A Marketing Expert’s Guide to Finding the Woman of Your Dreams: Part 1
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsA Marketing Expert's Guide to Finding the Woman of Your Dreams: Part 1Maverick Steffen - 1/5/2024Before we start advertising your business, let's set up your store, and all of your products. Let's get one...
Are You on Epstein’s List? Are You Blameless? Here’s What You Do:
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsAre You on Epstein's List? Are You Blameless? Here's What You Do:Maverick Steffen - 1/4/2024 A comprehensive list of individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein's notorious activities has surfaced through...
Are You on Epstein’s List? Are You Blameless? Here’s What You Do:
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsAre You on Epstein's List? Are You Blameless? Here's What You Do:Maverick Steffen - 1/4/2024 A comprehensive list of individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein's notorious activities has surfaced through...
How Victoria’s Secret Went “WOKE” and “Broke”
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Victoria's Secret Went "WOKE" and "Broke"Maverick Steffen - 1/3/2024I do not care what people want to buy! If they want large women in thongs, short women with mustaches, old women with huge feet or...
How Victoria’s Secret Went “WOKE” and “Broke”
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Victoria's Secret Went "WOKE" and "Broke"Maverick Steffen - 1/3/2024I do not care what people want to buy! If they want large women in thongs, short women with mustaches, old women with huge feet or...
How Disney Outsmarted Rachel Zegler to Resurrect Snow White
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Disney Outsmarted Rachel Zegler to Resurrect Snow WhiteMaverick Steffen - 1/2/2024 Many companies lose sight of what's truly important: understanding and responding to what their customers actually...
How Disney Outsmarted Rachel Zegler to Resurrect Snow White
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Disney Outsmarted Rachel Zegler to Resurrect Snow WhiteMaverick Steffen - 1/2/2024 Many companies lose sight of what's truly important: understanding and responding to what their customers actually...
Steal This Marketing Strategy from Planet Fitness
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsSteal This Marketing Strategy from Planet FitnessMaverick Steffen - 1/1/2024 (Happy New Year!) In every business sector, there lurks a perfect storm, a moment when all the usual habits and routines of your...
Steal This Marketing Strategy from Planet Fitness
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsSteal This Marketing Strategy from Planet FitnessMaverick Steffen - 1/1/2024 (Happy New Year!) In every business sector, there lurks a perfect storm, a moment when all the usual habits and routines of your...
Is the Controversial Use of Satanic Branding a Good Idea?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIs the Controversial Use of Satanic Branding a Good Idea?Maverick Steffen - 12/31/2023 Satanic imagery has always evoked feelings such as intrigue, fear, disgust and even fascination. For the sake of...
Is the Controversial Use of Satanic Branding a Good Idea?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIs the Controversial Use of Satanic Branding a Good Idea?Maverick Steffen - 12/31/2023 Satanic imagery has always evoked feelings such as intrigue, fear, disgust and even fascination. For the sake of...
Is the FTC Targeting Grand Canyon University for Their Religious Beliefs?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIs the FTC Targeting Grand Canyon University for Their Religious Beliefs?Maverick Steffen - 12/30/2023 Last night I watched a news story about Grand Canyon University (GCU) facing serious allegations from...
Is the FTC Targeting Grand Canyon University for Their Religious Beliefs?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIs the FTC Targeting Grand Canyon University for Their Religious Beliefs?Maverick Steffen - 12/30/2023 Last night I watched a news story about Grand Canyon University (GCU) facing serious allegations from...
How Did Jeffrey Epstein’s Evil Marketing System Work?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Did Jeffrey Epstein's Evil Marketing System Work?Maverick Steffen - 12/29/2023 The story of Jeffrey Epstein and his devious marketing system isn't just about a wealthy sexual deviant and a private...
How Did Jeffrey Epstein’s Evil Marketing System Work?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Did Jeffrey Epstein's Evil Marketing System Work?Maverick Steffen - 12/29/2023 The story of Jeffrey Epstein and his devious marketing system isn't just about a wealthy sexual deviant and a private...
How Taylor Swift is Marketing Masculinity to Young Women
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Taylor Swift is Marketing Masculinity to Young WomenMaverick Steffen - 12/28/2023 Probably the greatest influence over the masses ever is driven by the allure of celebrities and their perceived ideals....
How Taylor Swift is Marketing Masculinity to Young Women
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow Taylor Swift is Marketing Masculinity to Young WomenMaverick Steffen - 12/28/2023 Probably the greatest influence over the masses ever is driven by the allure of celebrities and their perceived ideals....
Unmasking the Democrat’s Marketing Motives Behind America’s Immigration Crisis
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsUnmasking the Democrat's Marketing Motives Behind America's Immigration CrisisMaverick Steffen - 12/27/2023 When examining the controversial issue of illegal immigration and its potential impact on...
Unmasking the Democrat’s Marketing Motives Behind America’s Immigration Crisis
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsUnmasking the Democrat's Marketing Motives Behind America's Immigration CrisisMaverick Steffen - 12/27/2023 When examining the controversial issue of illegal immigration and its potential impact on...
Travis Kelce’s Strategic Playbook with Taylor Swift
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsTravis Kelce's Strategic Playbook with Taylor SwiftMaverick Steffen - 12/26/2023 The recent rumored romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift has turned heads...
Travis Kelce’s Strategic Playbook with Taylor Swift
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsTravis Kelce's Strategic Playbook with Taylor SwiftMaverick Steffen - 12/26/2023 The recent rumored romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift has turned heads...
The Real Reason There’s a War on Christmas
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Real Reason There's a War on ChristmasMaverick Steffen - 12/25/2023 The term "War on Christmas" has become a rallying cry for those sensing an erosion of traditional yuletide festivities. When I was a...
The Real Reason There’s a War on Christmas
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Real Reason There's a War on ChristmasMaverick Steffen - 12/25/2023 The term "War on Christmas" has become a rallying cry for those sensing an erosion of traditional yuletide festivities. When I was a...
The Evolution of Christmas Marketing: From Nostalgia to Networked Shopping
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Evolution of Christmas Marketing: From Nostalgia to Networked ShoppingMaverick Steffen - 12/24/2023 The story of Christmas marketing is a journey through time, culture, and evolving consumer...
The Evolution of Christmas Marketing: From Nostalgia to Networked Shopping
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsThe Evolution of Christmas Marketing: From Nostalgia to Networked ShoppingMaverick Steffen - 12/24/2023 The story of Christmas marketing is a journey through time, culture, and evolving consumer...
Why People Only Care About Your Marketing, Not You
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsWhy People Only Care About Your Marketing, Not YouMaverick Steffen - 12/23/2023 Marketing isn't a business term; it's a powerful force that shapes how we see and value the world around us. It's like the...
Why People Only Care About Your Marketing, Not You
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsWhy People Only Care About Your Marketing, Not YouMaverick Steffen - 12/23/2023 Marketing isn't a business term; it's a powerful force that shapes how we see and value the world around us. It's like the...
Mobile Email Marketing Advice for 2024
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsMobile Email Marketing Advice for 2024Maverick Steffen - 12/21/2023 Every email campaign tells a story – a narrative woven with the threads of strategy, creativity, and audience engagement. Imagine opening...
Mobile Email Marketing Advice for 2024
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsMobile Email Marketing Advice for 2024Maverick Steffen - 12/21/2023 Every email campaign tells a story – a narrative woven with the threads of strategy, creativity, and audience engagement. Imagine opening...
Is The Catholic Church Changing Beliefs about Homosexuality for God, or Marketing?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIs The Catholic Church Changing Beliefs about Homosexuality for God, or Marketing?Maverick Steffen - 12/18/2023 I went to Catholic School, and if there was one fundamental belief the church was rigid on,...
Is The Catholic Church Changing Beliefs about Homosexuality for God, or Marketing?
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsIs The Catholic Church Changing Beliefs about Homosexuality for God, or Marketing?Maverick Steffen - 12/18/2023 I went to Catholic School, and if there was one fundamental belief the church was rigid on,...
How to Protect Your Marketing System from Hacking & Cyberattacks
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow to Protect Your Marketing System from Hacking & CyberattacksMaverick Steffen - 12/17/2023 You must protect your marketing system from hacking and cyberattacks. At the very least, cyber bots trying...
How to Protect Your Marketing System from Hacking & Cyberattacks
Read More Breaking Marketing News Maverick's Morning ThoughtsHow to Protect Your Marketing System from Hacking & CyberattacksMaverick Steffen - 12/17/2023 You must protect your marketing system from hacking and cyberattacks. At the very least, cyber bots trying...