How Marketing Changed the World

How Marketing Changed the World

Culture changes constantly. Most of us think it happens organically, shaped by things like technology, art, politics, or activism. But you'd be surprised how many deep-seated behaviors and beliefs were actually created by carefully-crafted marketing campaigns. Smiling for photos, diamond engagement rings, even the pledge of allegiance - all of these were created by a corporation that was intentionally trying to change our minds, and it worked. In How Marketing Changed the World, we'll explore the fascinating true stories behind some of the most successful, and often unknown, marketing campaigns of all time. Join us every month to learn how powerful marketing can be, and perhaps how to rethink or enhance the promotion of your own brand.

Episodes

May 10, 2024 10 mins
The marketing initiatives that not only created American wine culture, but transformed the global wine industry.
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A marketing idea to sell flags to public schools became one of the most iconic symbols of America.
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March 7, 2024 11 mins
The 1936 Olympics not only created most of the pageantry for the games, but also established the sports industry.
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February 9, 2024 7 mins
How De Beers created and shaped the practice of proposing marriage with diamond engagement rings in the 1940s.
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January 5, 2024 6 mins
The way the whole world takes, uses, and feels about photographs, including selfies, was created by Kodak in the early 1900s.
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December 20, 2023 1 min
Introducing How Marketing Changed the World, a podcast that explores the fascinating true stories behind some of the most successful, and often unknown, marketing campaigns of all time.
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