What actually makes a brand stand out online today? In this episode of The Water Cooler, the Skol Marketing team dives into social media trends… when businesses should jump on them, when they should stay far away, and how to tell the difference. From the McDonald’s CEO taste-testing their new burger (and the PR fallout) to the trend-dominating playbook of MrBeast, we break down how brands can participate in internet culture without looking forced — and how the wrong move can backfire fast.

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What makes YOU feel nostalgic? Can companies capitalize on nostalgia? Tune in to find out in this week's edition of The Water Cooler.

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What captures YOUR attention? What gets YOU to stop the scroll?

We break down the evolution of the hook, exploring what works, what doesn't, and where we see 'em going.

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In this episode of The Water Cooler by Skol Marketing, we break down the real differences between social media in 2016 vs. 2026 — and what marketers can learn from both eras.

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In this episode of The Water Cooler, the Skol Marketing social team breaks down the Marty Supreme marketing play that got everyone talking.

Genius strategy or just loud marketing?

We unpack the guerrilla tactics behind the campaign, why it worked, and what brands can actually learn from it. From attention economics to timing, risk, and execution, this conversation digs into where spectacle ends and strategy begins—and whether “loud” marketing still earns real results in today’s digital landscape.