Snap In The Mix | When Ads Go Wrong | EP 4

In this episode, Marcus Verrell (Marketing Strategist) and Charlie Glenn (Brand Strategist), dive headfirst into the wonderfully chaotic world of marketing mishaps, brand blunders, and campaigns that went down in flames. From tone-deaf ads and branding faux pas to social media slip-ups and PR nightmares, we unpack what went wrong and what we can all learn from it.

Whether you’re a brand leader trying to avoid the next headline, or a marketer who’s made a few missteps yourself, this episode brings brutal honesty, practical insights, and a few laughs along the way.

 

Topics we cover:

  • What to do in a PR crisis
  • How to better understand your audience
  • What to do when marketing backfires 
  • How to turn attention into revenue

This podcast is proudly sponsored by The Melting Pot — Jersey’s own vibrant bar where dreams take shape, stories flow freely, and the spritz is always spot on.

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