In this episode of The Marketing Clubhouse, we’re joined by Duncan Shand, CEO of independent creative agency YoungShand and one of New Zealand’s strongest voices on brave, challenger-brand marketing.Duncan doesn’t believe in playing it safe - in fact, he thinks it’s the fastest way to disappear. We unpack why so many brands fall into “safe” marketing, how the industry became addicted to short-term promotions, and what it actually takes to create work that sticks emotionally and commercially.From defining the line between bold and reckless, to building teams and clients that back brave ideas, this conversation is a call-out (and a call-up) for marketers who know there’s a better way than discount-led growth.What we cover in this episodeWhat “playing it safe” actually looks like in modern marketingWhy brands get hooked on the “drug of promotion” — and the long-term costThe difference between bold ideas and reckless onesHow challenger brands can stand out without massive budgetsA real example of a campaign that felt risky — and what happened nextWhere brands should start if they want to shift from short-term to long-term thinkingHow to build team and client cultures that support brave creativeYou should listen if you're tired of discount-driven marketing and short-term thinking, you’re working on a challenger brand and need to stand out without a huge budget, or you’re trying to push for braver ideas in a room that defaults to “safe.”This episode will challenge your thinking and give you the confidence to back work that actually cuts through.Become part of a community built for career progression, industry connections, real-world learning and all the marketing vibes!Our members get access to educational events, social networking events, dinner club events, webinars, exclusive perks, and a private Slack network of marketers across Australia & New Zealand.Follow us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-marketing-club-au-nzFollow us on Instagram: @themarketingclub_aunzFind your membership options and subscribe to our newsletter at www.themarketingclub.com or get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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