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If Great Marketing is Leadership, What is Leadership?

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

How I Would Revitalize Kmart – Part 1

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

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...

Yelp Prioritizes Profit Over Your Business’s Reputation

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...

How Victoria’s Secret Went “WOKE” and “Broke”

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

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

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?

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...

How Did Jeffrey Epstein’s Evil Marketing System Work?

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

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....

Travis Kelce’s Strategic Playbook with Taylor Swift

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

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...

Why People Only Care About Your Marketing, Not You

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

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...

How to Protect Your Marketing System from Hacking & Cyberattacks

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...

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