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A History of Marketing

Andrew Mitrak
Marketing
Branding
Advertising
Coca-Cola
Marketing Management
Leadership
Public Relations
Edward Bernays
Pepsi
Brand Management
History
Kotler, Philip
Brand Equity
Consumer Behavior
New Coke
Economics
Macintosh
Evangelism Marketing
Apple
Marketing Strategy

A podcast about the stories and strategies behind the campaigns that shaped our world. Featuring conversations with top CMOs, marketing professors, authors, historians, and business leaders. marketinghistory.org

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A History of Marketing / Episode 50

Fifty episodes felt like a milestone worth marking. So I wanted a guest who was, well, obviously awesome.

April Dunford is the authority on positioning for B2B tech companies and the author of the updated and exp... more

A History of Marketing / Episode 49

Have you ever stood in front of a 500-year-old painting of a father devouring his son and asked yourself, “Who paid for this?” Me neither. Until I met Peter Van Wijnaerde.

Peter is a CMO based in Ghent, Belgium, ... more

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A History of Marketing / Episode 48

This week, I’m joined by Scott McDonald, who spent three decades in the research trenches of America’s biggest magazine publishers before becoming president of the Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), an organiz... more

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I have an unusual update this week: I made a game! It’s called The CMO Game.

You have 12 months and $5M to launch your product and climb from Director of Marketing to the C-Suite. But your CEO has aggressive goals and if you don’t meet them, it’s ga... more

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April Dunford
Globally recognized expert on positioning, especially in B2B technology
Author of Obviously Awesome
Episode: April Dunford: Positioning Is Not Branding, And It's Not Just Marketing's Job
Peter Van Wijnaerde
CMO, keynote speaker, and writer based in Belgium
Self-employed marketer based in Belgium
Episode: Peter Van Wijnaerde: Branding, Beauty, & Beheadings - Lessons in “Stopping Power” from Art History
Scott McDonald
President and CEO of the Advertising Research Foundation
Advertising Research Foundation
Episode: Scott McDonald: How the Golden Age of Magazines Shaped Brand Marketing
Stephanie Forshee
Author and PR professional, known for reviving the legacy of Margaret Getchell and writing about her life and contributions to Macy's
Episode: Margaret Getchell: How America’s First Female Retail Executive Built the Macy’s Brand
Jim Spaeth
A pioneer of Marketing Mix Modeling and a former president of the Advertising Research Foundation.
Advertising Research Foundation
Episode: Jim Spaeth: An Insider’s History of Marketing Mix Modeling
Ken Rufo
Owner and principal of Manchester Street, a marketing consultancy focused on B2B differentiation
Manchester Street
Episode: Ken Rufo: We Measure Interaction, Not Persuasion (And Why That's A Problem)
Russell Belk
Professor and Kraft Foods Chair in Marketing at York University
York University
Episode: Russell Belk: The Extended Self and How Marketing Influences Identity
Robert J. Herbold
Former Senior Vice President at Procter & Gamble and Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft
Episode: Bob Herbold: Ex-Microsoft COO and Procter & Gamble SVP on Leading Marketing for Two Iconic Brands
Waldemar Pfoertsch
Professor of Marketing Management at the University of Limassol
University of Limassol
Episode: Waldemar Pförtsch: B2B Marketing & Ingredient Branding

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Andrew Mitrak
Host of A History of Marketing

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Fascinating and fun

    A consistently great mix of stories, useful info, and surprising insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott R. Morris
    United States10 months ago
  • Great way to learn marketing

    I appreciate the variety of guests and the research that goes into the interviews. It’s a unique way to learn marketing as well. Recommended to fellow marketers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    89Gabrielle
    United Statesa year ago

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A thoughtful, well-researched dive into marketing history and its relevance today.
The guests bring credibility and depth, with practical takeaways for modern campaigns.
Listeners appreciate the historical context blended with current market dynamics.
High-quality storytelling paired with rigorous marketing insights.
A solid resource for sponsors seeking thoughtful, professional content.

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Peter Van Wijnaerde: Branding, Beauty, & Beheadings - Lessons in “Stopping Power” from Art History
Q: How do you connect ancient art with modern marketing practices?
By showing that the fundamental aim of storytelling and symbolism—grabbing attention, shaping perception, and encouraging action—has always driven both art and marketing, regardless of era or medium.
April Dunford: Positioning Is Not Branding, And It's Not Just Marketing's Job
Q: How do you see positioning as something that goes beyond marketing, and why is cross-functional alignment essential?
She emphasizes that positioning is a strategic discipline spanning product, sales, and leadership, and that every function must understand and buy into the distinct value proposition to avoid misalignment and failed initiatives.
April Dunford: Positioning Is Not Branding, And It's Not Just Marketing's Job
Q: So for this conversation, I wanted to start back before you became the go-to expert on positioning. And when you were coming up in your career, when did you first encounter the concept of positioning?
April explains her early career in tech, the initial product challenges, and how a pivot driven by customer feedback and a repositioning effort led to a successful relaunch, which introduced her to the broader idea of positioning.
David Reibstein: Linking Marketing Metrics to Financial Consequences
Q: When does that brand equity show up on the books?
Most of the time it doesn't; the accounting system allows brand value from acquisitions but not for internally developed brands.
David Reibstein: Linking Marketing Metrics to Financial Consequences
Q: What did you learn from him?
I learned methodologies, especially econometrics, and how to relate management actions to marketing outcomes using appropriate statistical methods.

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What is A History of Marketing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show blends historical perspectives with modern marketing practice, featuring in-depth conversations about how campaigns, brands, and media ecosystems evolved from print and advertising research to today's digital and AI-influenced landscape. Guests span CMOs, professors, historians, and industry leaders, often tracing long-running themes like trust, brand equity, audience measurement, and storytelling authenticity through different eras. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on foundations—brand strategy, measurement, and narrative—paired with insights into how emerging technologies and data practices reshape marketing principles. This mix makes it a valuable listen for listeners who want both scholarly context and pra... more

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