Embracing Marketing Mistakes

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Welcome to the world's number one podcast on Marketing Mistakes by Prohibition PR. This podcast is specifically for senior marketers determined to grow their brands by learning from real-world screw ups.

Each week, join hosts Chris Norton and Will Ockenden, seasoned PR professionals with over 45 years of combined experience, as they candidly explore the marketing failures most marketers would rath... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	117	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MarketingManagementBusiness

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Latest Episodes

From KFC’s Pricing Error to Expedia’s Deck Disaster: Lessons from Sam Benton on Creative Courage

Sam Benton, co-founder of Mad Masters, shares a career-shaping error many ambitious marketers will recognise: believing you know it all and avoiding help until reality proves otherwise.

He explains why pricing is a feeling, not a number, how KFC’s ... more

28 Oct 2025 • 49 min

She controlled her narrative by revealing her darkest secrets first

Today we speak with Greg Matusky, CEO & Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations. He talks about being a young PR professional.

We learn how Auntie Anne Beiler, founder of the famous pretzel franchise, brilliantly managed a potential scandal by reveal... more

23 Oct 2025 • 10 min

When Google’s AI Stole Their Clicks: How Prohibition Turned a Traffic Crisis into GEO Strategy

When Google rolled out AI Overviews, Prohibition PR’s founder Chris Norton and co-owner Will watched something shocking: their clients’ sites still ranked high, but traffic plummeted overnight. The cause? AI summaries stealing clicks before users eve... more

21 Oct 2025 • 45 min

Breaking the BBC Homepage: Tales from the Trenches

We explore marketing mishaps and professional blunders that offer valuable life lessons with a bit of humour. Our guest today is Gerry White, SEO, Growth and Product Led Marketing Expert he talks about costly decimal point errors right through to acc... more

16 Oct 2025 • 8 min

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Recent Guests

Sam Benton

Co-founder of Mad Masters and part of the team behind Madfest London, the UK's biggest marketing event.

Mad Masters

Episode: From KFC’s Pricing Error to Expedia’s Deck Disaster: Lessons from Sam Benton on Creative Courage

Anne Beiler

Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Auntie Anne's Pretzels

Episode: She controlled her narrative by revealing her darkest secrets first

James Tomlinson

Management consultant with 20 years of experience in running marketing agencies and advising brands.

Sprint Partners

Episode: AI-Written RFP Fail: Why Pitches Collapse

David Greiner

Co-founder of David & Luana Co.

David & Luana Co.

Episode: Cracking the YouTube Algorithm: Lessons from Raw Data, Not Hype

Louise Brogan

Founder of Brogan and Partners and author of Raise Your Visibility on LinkedIn

Brogan and Partners

Episode: Mastering LinkedIn Visibility: Four Steps to Turn Followers into Clients

Alexandra Galviz

Thought leader in authenticity, co-created LinkedIn Local Movement, Twice named a LinkedIn top voice, and has coached leaders at Shell, Microsoft, and Deloitte.

Episode: How a Prestige Client Nearly Cost Alexandra Galviz Her Authentic Brand

Meena Patak

A culinary expert and host of a cookery program exploring Indian cuisine

Patak's

Episode: Food Marketing FAIL: My Culinary Embarrassment with Meena Patak

Sadie Straw

Wellness expert and contributor to the podcast episodes

Episode: Sadie Straw’s Inbox Fail and the Wellness Campaign That Asked Too Much

Spencer Kelly

Former host of BBC's Click and trusted voice in tech broadcasting.

BBC

Episode: Why the BBC's Spencer Kelly Said the iPad Would Fail, Hours Before Its Launch

Hosts

Chris Norton

Host and Co-host discussing personal marketing mistakes and their implications. He brings extensive PR experience and insights into the lessons learned from marketing failures.

Will Ockenden

Co-host guiding the conversation on marketing mistakes with a focus on learning from past failures, bringing his PR background to guide insightful discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings

Funny, informative and relatable
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!
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Elle est Ella
United Kingdoma year ago
Class!
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 :)
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5
theBoldsquirrel
United Kingdoma year ago
Podcast
Listened too a few of these and it made me really interested about PR and marketing.
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Harvey;)
United Kingdom2 years ago

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Engaging storytelling mixed with professional expertise keeps the audience interested and returning for more.

The hosts' candid discussions are seen as insightful, with many citing the show's valuable lessons learned from marketing failures.

Listeners appreciate the humorous and relatable approach to marketing advice, finding value in shared experiences.

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Apple Podcasts	#21	United States/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts	#7	United Kingdom/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts	#135	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#64	Hong Kong/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts	#207	Ukraine/Business/Marketing

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From KFC’s Pricing Error to Expedia’s Deck Disaster: Lessons from Sam Benton on Creative Courage

Q: What are some practical steps to improve workplace culture for creativity?

Benton suggests creating frameworks that encourage autonomy, clarity, and fairness, and fostering an environment where employees feel safe to experiment and fail.

From KFC’s Pricing Error to Expedia’s Deck Disaster: Lessons from Sam Benton on Creative Courage

Q: What is the scarf model you mentioned?

Sam explained that the scarf model consists of five elements: status, certainty, autonomy, reciprocity, and fairness, which are essential for creating a positive and productive workplace culture.

From KFC’s Pricing Error to Expedia’s Deck Disaster: Lessons from Sam Benton on Creative Courage

Q: What failure have you made in your career that you've learned from?

Sam Benton shared a major mistake of thinking he knew everything early in his career and realizing that continuous learning and seeking help from others is crucial for growth.

Cracking the YouTube Algorithm: Lessons from Raw Data, Not Hype

Q: How do you create a hook for YouTube videos?

David recommends using the 30-second mark to engage viewers with a clear introduction of who you are and what they can expect.

Cracking the YouTube Algorithm: Lessons from Raw Data, Not Hype

Q: What are the key metrics people should look at in YouTube Analytics?

David suggests focusing on returning viewers, click-through rate (CTR), and average view duration as crucial metrics.

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1. Sam Benton
2. Anne Beiler
3. James Tomlinson
4. David Greiner
5. Louise Brogan
6. Alexandra Galviz
7. Meena Patak
8. Sadie Straw

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