
Welcome to Embracing Marketing Mistakes, the world’s leading irreverent podcast for senior marketers who are tired of the polished corporate b*llshit.
Join Chris Norton and Will Ockenden, founders of the award-winning Prohibition PR, as they sit down with industry leaders to dissect the career-ending f*ck-ups they’d rather forget. The show moves past any pretty vanity metrics to uncover the bruta... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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On this episode of Embracing Marketing Mistakes, I’m joined by Gareth Turner, founder of Big Black Door and former Head of Marketing at Weetabix. Gareth has over 23 years of experience in food and drink, having led marketing for brands like John Smit... more
One advert wiped out a supermarket product in six weeks, and Kevin Chesters was right in the middle of it. He saw the disaster coming, ignored the warning signs and watched the whole thing collapse in real time.
Kevin Chesters is a seasoned strategi... more
I’m joined by Stuart Bruce, who is internationally recognised as the PR Futurist. He is a thinker, strategist and hands-on practitioner in modernised public relations, communications and corporate affairs. Stuart specialises in AI, communication tech... more
Marketers are fighting on too many fronts. Budgets are tight, algorithms change daily and AI is flooding every feed with low grade content. This episode cuts through the noise and lays out the 2026 social landscape with absolute clarity.
Chris and W... more
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Chris, Will and guests provide a funny and refreshing approach to marketing advice. Relatable and hilarious fails combined with some incredible marketing advice and tips!
Always insightful and energetic in equal measures. A great listen from people who’ve been in the game for a very long time. An easy 5/5 :)
Listened too a few of these and it made me really interested about PR and marketing.
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Embracing Marketing Mistakes centers on blunt, real-world stories from senior marketers and PR leaders about failures that shaped careers and brands. Episodes frequently dissect high-stakes missteps—from viral social media crises and misfired campaigns to disastrous events and flawed strategies—and extract actionable recoveries and blueprints for avoiding similar fates. The tone is irreverent and candid, with a clear emphasis on practical lessons that listeners can apply to risk management, reputation, and strategic decision-making in real time. A standout angle is how guests transform spectacular missteps into repeatable tactics, making the show a valuable resource for CMOs, agency leaders, and marketing professionals seeking resilience an... more
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