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SURREAL’s copywriter: The copywriter’s guide to brand building - John Thornton

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SURREAL’s copywriter: The copywriter’s guide to brand building - John Thornton

Marketing Meetup Podcast

2025/04/15
Marketing Meetup Podcast

Marketing Meetup Podcast

2025/04/15
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What happens when you combine a cereal brand, surreal humour, and a copywriter who isn’t afraid to admit when he’s just “crapped something out”? You get one of the most delightfully strange and insightful hours of marketing chat you'll ever hear. In this ...

Highlights

Discover the art of crafting a unique brand voice through humor, honesty, and creativity. Join John Thornton as he shares his experiences with brands like SURREAL and Innocent, revealing how unconventional strategies can captivate audiences and build lasting connections.
08:49
Mentioning the product naturally is key in advertising.
20:28
A silly post on launch day got a million views, proving the strategy's success.
29:21
Humor in content works best when it resonates socially rather than targeting specific audience preferences.
40:40
Correcting mistakes with humor can please brand managers.
52:02
AI is seen as taking the average; unique work remains crucial.

Chapters

How Humor Shapes Brand Identity
00:00
Can Being Human Win Hearts Online?
11:43
What Makes a Brand Voice Stand Out?
23:26
Is There a Formula for Viral Success?
34:47
Will AI Replace Creative Genius?
52:02

Transcript

Joe: hello and welcome to the marketing meetup podcast. I'm Joe. Thank you so much for listening today. Today, our guest is John Thornton of SURREAL. Now john is the copywriter and creative behind SURREAL, but he's also previously hold roles over Innocent ...