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Is Cannes Lions worth it?, Ramp overwhelms Brex’s marketing, Gary Vaynerchuck says, “Advertising is now a ‘meritocracy’”
June 24, 2024

In episode #2764, we discuss the value of attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the importance of attending niche conferences for better ROI, Gary Vaynerchuk’s perspective on advertising as a meritocracy, where good content can go viral regardless of follower count. 

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(00:00) Today’s topic: Is Cannes Lions worth it?, Ramp overwhelms Brex’s marketing, Gary Vaynerchuck says, “Advertising is now a ‘meritocracy’”

(01:00) Is Cannes Lions Worth It?

(06:44) Ramp Overwhelms Brex’s Marketing

(09:43) Gary Vaynerchuck says “Advertising is now a ‘meritocracy’”

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