Marketing Nightmares

Share your horror stories and learn from others' mistakes.

Several colorful cards are laid out on a white surface, arranged in rows. They contain various marketing-related terms and categories. A hand is placed on one of the cards in the center. There are also some pens in different colors placed at the top right corner and an open notebook on the left.
Several colorful cards are laid out on a white surface, arranged in rows. They contain various marketing-related terms and categories. A hand is placed on one of the cards in the center. There are also some pens in different colors placed at the top right corner and an open notebook on the left.
A street pole features a bold yellow and black poster with the words 'Guerilla Marketing' and 'propaganda'. Surrounding the pole are other urban signs with varied colors and designs, hinting at a busy city environment.
A street pole features a bold yellow and black poster with the words 'Guerilla Marketing' and 'propaganda'. Surrounding the pole are other urban signs with varied colors and designs, hinting at a busy city environment.
A red sign displays the words 'SPECIAL DEAL' and 'Limited time offer!' in bold white letters, standing prominently in a shopping mall setting. In the background, two people walk past the sign, out of focus.
A red sign displays the words 'SPECIAL DEAL' and 'Limited time offer!' in bold white letters, standing prominently in a shopping mall setting. In the background, two people walk past the sign, out of focus.
A graphic with text reading 'Exploring Opportunities for D2C Startups in the Post-COVID-19 World.' It features a target with an arrow, a computer monitor displaying an upward graph, a calendar, a rocket icon, and a clipboard with colorful sticky notes.
A graphic with text reading 'Exploring Opportunities for D2C Startups in the Post-COVID-19 World.' It features a target with an arrow, a computer monitor displaying an upward graph, a calendar, a rocket icon, and a clipboard with colorful sticky notes.
Empty supermarket shelves are surrounded by bright sale signs displaying discounts up to 60%. The banners are in bold colors, with phrases indicating a significant stock clearance. The store appears vacant, with no products on the shelves and no people present.
Empty supermarket shelves are surrounded by bright sale signs displaying discounts up to 60%. The banners are in bold colors, with phrases indicating a significant stock clearance. The store appears vacant, with no products on the shelves and no people present.
A person in a white t-shirt is holding a stack of five identical red books titled 'The End of Marketing' by Carlos Gil. The background is a very light color, providing minimal distraction from the foreground.
A person in a white t-shirt is holding a stack of five identical red books titled 'The End of Marketing' by Carlos Gil. The background is a very light color, providing minimal distraction from the foreground.
woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

I shared my marketing nightmare here, and it felt great to connect with others who understand.

Sarah J.

An illuminated 'MARKET' sign hangs above a sidewalk at night. The environment has dim lighting with various shop fronts visible, including one marked as a meat store. There are colorful handwritten signs on display, possibly detailing products or offers.
An illuminated 'MARKET' sign hangs above a sidewalk at night. The environment has dim lighting with various shop fronts visible, including one marked as a meat store. There are colorful handwritten signs on display, possibly detailing products or offers.

This blog helped me realize I'm not alone in my marketing struggles; the stories are relatable and insightful.

Mark T.

A nearly empty supermarket with empty shelves and freezer units. Colorful signs advertise discounts of up to 80% and other promotional offers in bold fonts above the shelves. The image conveys a sense of clearance sale or store closure.
A nearly empty supermarket with empty shelves and freezer units. Colorful signs advertise discounts of up to 80% and other promotional offers in bold fonts above the shelves. The image conveys a sense of clearance sale or store closure.
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