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  • 187. Why Your Growth Marketing Strategy Isn’t Working Like It Used To (and What to Do Instead)

    187. Why Your Growth Marketing Strategy Isn’t Working Like It Used To (and What to Do Instead)
    2025/10/30
    If your ads, campaigns, or funnels aren’t delivering like they used to, it’s not just you — and it’s not just the algorithm. The truth is, your growth marketing strategy might be out of sync with today’s consumers. In this episode, Sonia Thompson, inclusive marketing and growth marketing strategist and host of Inclusion & Marketing, breaks down what’s driving diminishing returns in growth marketing — and how to realign your strategy for today’s world. You’ll learn: Why traditional performance marketing tactics are losing effectiveness. How evolving consumer identities, values, and expectations are reshaping ROI. Three key shifts to modernize your growth marketing playbook — leading with identity, communicating values clearly, and building connection through every touchpoint. If your growth has stalled — or if you’re ready to future-proof your marketing strategy — this episode will help you evolve how you grow, who you grow with, and how you connect. Because growth isn’t broken — it’s just misaligned.
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    17 分
  • 186. Why the Fastest-Growing Brands Start With “Who,” Not “What”

    186. Why the Fastest-Growing Brands Start With “Who,” Not “What”
    2025/10/23
    Most growth marketing strategies start with what to do — launch a new campaign, open a new channel, or create a new product. But the fastest-growing brands today start somewhere very different: with who they’re growing with. In this episode, Sonia Thompson, inclusive marketing strategist and host of Inclusion & Marketing, breaks down the mindset shift powering today’s fastest-growing brands — the shift from what to who. You’ll learn: Why effective growth marketing begins with people, not platforms. How brands like Stanley, Walmart, and Toyota built loyalty by serving growth communities. Practical ways to identify the audiences that will fuel your next stage of growth. Whether you lead marketing for a global brand or run a growing business, you’ll walk away with a clear framework for designing growth marketing strategies that start with people — and deliver stronger, more sustainable results. Because when you start with who, the what takes care of itself. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter - www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter
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    17 分
  • 185. The Proof Your Customer Acquisition Strategy Needs to Convert More Customers

    185. The Proof Your Customer Acquisition Strategy Needs to Convert More Customers
    2025/10/16
    Most brands focus on awareness in their customer acquisition strategy—but neglect the proof that actually drives conversions. In this episode of Inclusion & Marketing, Sonia Thompson explains why relevant social proof is the missing piece that helps customers see themselves in your brand—and feel confident saying yes. You’ll learn how to show “people like me succeed here,” why belonging matters just as much as benefits, and how to weave proof of success naturally into every part of your customer journey. If you want to turn more awareness into action—and more browsers into buyers—this episode is for you. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter - www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter Other episodes in The New Rules of Customer Acquisition Series: 177. The #1 customer acquisition rule to boost conversions and maximize ROI - https://inclusionandmarketing.com/the-1-customer-acquisition-rule-to-boost-conversions-and-maximize-roi/ 178. Win more customers with these 17 proven customer acquisition strategies - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/178-win-more-customers-with-these-17-proven-customer/id1604907821?i=1000723850008 | Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/20g1LPHdTKonIi4Mg0mArn?si=6058bac77a364a62 183. How to increase the effectiveness of your customer acquisition strategy - Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/183-how-to-increase-the-effectiveness-of-your/id1604907821?i=1000729666137 | Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/06uWd7kXFQNLtPsTYZFgQI?si=bce30052698a46d5
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    17 分
  • 184. Why Smart Brands Are Winning with Growth Communities (And You Should Too)

    184. Why Smart Brands Are Winning with Growth Communities (And You Should Too)
    2025/10/09
    Most brands overlook underrepresented and underserved consumers — but these are the communities driving the biggest growth opportunities today. In this episode of Inclusion & Marketing, Sonia Thompson sits down with Edgar Hernandez, Chief Strategy Officer at MyCode, the U.S.’s largest multicultural media company. Together they unpack how MyCode helps brands grow by engaging the audiences most marketers ignore — and why “growth communities” should be at the center of every modern marketing strategy. You’ll learn why inclusive marketing is growth marketing, what forward-thinking brands are doing differently, and how your team can use inclusion as a powerful driver of business results. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter - www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter Edgar Hernandez - edgar@mycodemedia.com My Code - https://mycodemedia.com/
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    35 分
  • 183. How to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Customer Acquisition Strategy

    183. How to Increase the Effectiveness of Your Customer Acquisition Strategy
    2025/10/02
    Most brands are eager to launch new campaigns and chase fresh leads. But here’s the truth: if your foundation isn’t strong, your customer acquisition strategy won’t deliver the growth you want. In this episode of Inclusion & Marketing, Sonia Thompson breaks down why “getting your house in order” is the key to making any acquisition strategy more effective. You’ll learn what most companies overlook, how to fix it, and the simple shifts that turn attention into actual conversions. If you want your customer acquisition efforts to work harder and deliver bigger results, this episode is your roadmap. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter - www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter Other Episodes In This Customer Acquisition Series: The #1 Customer Acquisition Rule to Boost Conversions and Maximize ROI - https://inclusionandmarketing.com/the-1-customer-acquisition-rule-to-boost-conversions-and-maximize-roi/ Win More Customers With These 17 Proven Customer Acquistion Strategies: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/178-win-more-customers-with-these-17-proven-customer/id1604907821?i=1000723850008 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3hC7ezeDfhotEInmHDtL6Z
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    16 分
  • 182. How This Brand Is Elevating Latinas -- and Redefining the General Market

    182. How This Brand Is Elevating Latinas -- and Redefining the General Market
    2025/09/25
    Inclusive marketing isn’t about business as usual—it’s about disrupting the status quo. In this episode, Sonia Thompson shares a live conversation from HubSpot’s INBOUND conference with the co-founders of DRAFTED, a brand elevating Latinas and reshaping what the “general market” really means. You’ll hear how they’re challenging incorrect narratives, disrupting an entire male-centered industry, and putting overlooked consumers center stage. If you want to understand how inclusive disruption drives loyalty, growth, and cultural relevance, this conversation is a must-listen. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter - www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter
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    32 分
  • 181. Uplevel Your Buyer Personas to Convert More Customers

    181. Uplevel Your Buyer Personas to Convert More Customers
    2025/09/18
    Buyer personas are supposed to guide your marketing—but too often, they fall short. In this episode, Sonia Thompson, inclusive marketing strategist shares how to uplevel your buyer personas with simple identity-based shifts so they actually reflect your customers. You’ll learn how to move beyond demographics, close the persona gap, and create campaigns that convert more people into loyal customers. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter: www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter How to plan more inclusive business events with Eman Ismail - https://inclusionandmarketing.com/ep-130-how-to-plan-more-inclusive-business-events-with-eman-ismail/
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    25 分
  • 180. Performance Marketing’s Biggest Miss—and How to Fix It

    180. Performance Marketing’s Biggest Miss—and How to Fix It
    2025/09/11
    Performance marketing is one of the most popular ways brands try to grow. But here’s the problem: too often, leadership decisions create gaps that keep campaigns from reaching their full potential. In this episode, Sonia Thompson sits down with Laura Lee—growth marketing expert, fractional CMO, founder of LL Consulting, and board member of Asians in Advertising—to explore a major miss in performance marketing today. Together, they discuss how decisions around values, customer understanding, and whose voices get prioritized can mean the difference between clicks that fall flat and strategies that drive loyalty and growth. If you want to close the gap, strengthen trust, and ensure your marketing resonates with today’s evolving consumer base, this episode is for you. Get the Inclusion & Marketing Newsletter - www.inclusionandmarketing.com/newsletter Laura Lee on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/llee01/ LL Consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamllconsulting/ Asians In Advertising - https://www.asiansinadvertising.com/
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    27 分