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Sleeping Barber - A Marketing Podcast

Sleeping Barber
Marketing Effectiveness
Consumer Behavior
Marketing
Google
Performance Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Creativity
B2B Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Advertising
Mental Availability
Brand Awareness
ROI
Marketing Metrics
Ad Fraud
Physical Availability
Nike
Digital Advertising
Digital Marketing
Marketing Science

Ready to rethink business strategy and supercharge your marketing game? Join hosts Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros as they break down big questions at the crossroads of strategy, marketing effectiveness, and creative impact. From real-world case studies to hot-off-the-press business news, each episode dives deep into how modern companies navigate complexity. Plus, interviews with global thought l... more

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Most marketers think great creative comes from better talent. Karen Pearce made a different case.

In this Post Pod discussion, Marc and Vassilis reflect on their conversation with Karen Pearce, Partner at Rethink and one of the leaders behind some o... more

Most people assume award-winning creative work is a high-wire act: brilliant, risky, and impossible to repeat.

Karen Pearce of Rethink makes the opposite case.

Fresh off Ad Age's 2026 Agency of the Year and ADWEEK's 2025 Independent Agency of the... more

What if the biggest threat to your strategy isn't a competitor, a budget cut, or AI?

What if it's busyness?

In this Sharp Cut, Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros tackle one of marketing and leadership's biggest comfort blankets: the belief that activ... more

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Everyone is talking about AI replacing marketers.

But what if the bigger problem isn't AI at all?

In this episode of The Barber's Brief, Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros explore a series of stories that challenge some of marketing's biggest assumpt... more

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Recent Guests

David Lui
CEO of Kit & Ace, co-founder of Unity Brands
Kit & Ace; Unity Brands
Episode: SBP 202: Retail Isn't Dying. The Operating Model Is. With David Lui
Terry O'Reilly
Advertising veteran, author, and podcast guest
Shia Day (former agency) / Pirate / Apostrophe Podcast Network
Episode: SBP 198: The Ads That Shouldn't Have Worked. With Terry O'Reilly
Nicole Hartnett
Senior Marketing Scientist at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science
Episode: SBP 194: Loyalty Is Everywhere, Growth Isn't. With Dr. Nicole Hartnett.
Andrew Tindall
Chief Growth Officer at System1, author of The Creative Dividend
System1
Episode: SBP 190: Your Marketing Dashboard is Lying to You. With Andrew Tindall
David Aaker
Professor emeritus at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business; branding expert
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Episode: SBP 186: A Boot, A Beer and a Sledgehammer. With David Aaker
Roger Martin
World-renowned management thinker and author
Rotman School of Management (former dean)
Episode: SBP 182: The Decision Factory: AI’s Missing Manual. With Roger Martin
Peter Field
Strategic counselor for CMOs and authority on marketing effectiveness
IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising)
Episode: SBP 178: Stop Buying Media on CPM. With Peter Field
Vince Simone
Marketing expert and practitioner
Episode: SBP 175: The PostPod - Hyper-Targeting is Killing Growth
Dale Harrison
A physicist, former CFO, and thoughtful consultant with extensive experience in B2B marketing.
Episode: SBP 166: The Only Growth Lever Marketers Control. With Dale Harrison.

Hosts

Marc Binkley
Co-host and host of the show; leads discussions on branding, strategy, and marketing effectiveness.
Vassilis Douros
Co-host and co-presenter, frequently leads conversations on marketing measurement, strategy, and AI in business.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Actionable insights

    I love this podcast for when I need actionable insights and the evidence to back it. Great line up of guests, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    melisrose1
    United States4 months ago
  • Unselfishly Brilliant

    Marc and V have great chemistry and you can tell that they research their guests quite extensively. I appreciate the effort they put in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gus_FortyEight
    Canada7 months ago
  • Actionable insights!

    I have really enjoyed the last few episodes! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winning_!!!
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Easy, conversational podcast littered with valuable insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ~B.A.
    United States9 months ago
  • Feel Smarter

    Mark and V unselfishly share their knowledge as marketing executives

    Charismatic and humble, they bring us into their world of marketing with news, brash opinions and impressive guests. Highly recommend this podcast if you want to feel smarter for listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zucciniman
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the actionable insights and high-quality guests.
Audio quality and thoughtful, evidence-based discussions set this apart in a crowded space.
Many comments highlight the show's willingness to challenge conventional marketing wisdom.
Chemistry between hosts drives engaging, in-depth conversations.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#86
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#128
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Apple Podcasts
#177
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Apple Podcasts
#234
France/Business/Marketing
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#118
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#127
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SBP 174: Hyper-Targeting Is Killing Growth. With Vince Simone
Q: Can you describe or paint the picture of what data evolution looked like for CTV and into where we are today?
Vince explains that the evolution of CTV has transitioned from a nascent phase of experimentation to a foundational element of media strategy today, highlighting the significant changes in consumer behavior.
SBP 170: Making Super Ads. With Vanessa Chin.
Q: What happens when people feel something but don't remember who made them feel it?
Vanessa states that if the audience doesn't recognize the brand, it reduces the effectiveness of the ad and leads to disconnect between the creative and business outcomes.
SBP 170: Making Super Ads. With Vanessa Chin.
Q: Can you help us understand the star ratings, the spike ratings, the brand fluency?
Vanessa explains that their star rating predicts long-term market share growth while the spike rating predicts short-term sales potential, measuring fast fluency. Fluency rating measures brand recognition at the end of the ad.
SBP 162: Fear Is Killing Your Innovation (And The Simple Tool That Fixes It). With Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist.
Q: How would you characterize the marketing landscape today?
It feels like an impossible ask, juggling too many things at once, which can be challenging but is also humorous in its absurdity.
SBP 162: Fear Is Killing Your Innovation (And The Simple Tool That Fixes It). With Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist.
Q: Tom, do you remember the first time that you drew a cartoon that someone laughed at?
It was a big moment for me as I realized I could connect with my classmates and found a passion for cartooning.

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This show centers on strategic marketing, brand-building, and the economics of growth, often challenging conventional wisdom with evidence-based frameworks. Episodes frequently dissect marketing incentives, measurement, and the balance between brand-building and performance, using real-world case studies and big-picture thinking from thought leaders. A standout is the frequent collaboration between two hosts who push for long-horizon thinking, practical frameworks, and candid conversations with renowned guests to help marketers drive durable business results.

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Recent guests on Sleeping Barber include:

1. David Lui
2. Terry O'Reilly
3. Nicole Hartnett
4. Andrew Tindall
5. David Aaker
6. Roger Martin
7. Peter Field
8. Vince Simone

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