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Don't quote us on this: brand, marketing and the BS in between

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by Rowena Wilding & Nic Mooney

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<p>Welcome to Don't Quote us on This - the podcast about brand, marketing and the BS in between.</p><p></p><p>Nic Mooney (Strategic Brand Identity Expert) and Rowena Wilding (Marketing Strategist and Coach) come together to give you a look inside their brains - the honest, unfiltered version.</p><p></p><p>This is not another "5 tips to go viral" show.</p><p>This is the stuff we usually only say to each other on WhatsApp voice notes and over coffee. The real conversations about what actually works, what absolutely doesn't, and all the gloriously awkward bits no one puts in the case studies.</p><p></p><p>Nic brings the deep brand foundations: visual identity, positioning, the story your business tells before you’ve even opened your mouth. Rowena brings the marketing ecosystem: offers, content, funnels and the very practical question of "how does this actually make you money?" Together, you get the full picture - from first impression to repeat customer.</p><p></p><p>Every episode, we pull apart a different corner of the brand and marketing universe:</p><ul><li>why your brand isn’t landing the way you think it is</li><li>how to build a category of one instead of being "the cheaper version of..."</li><li>the difference between look-at-me branding and actually-gets-booked branding</li><li>how to create content that sounds like you and sells like crazy</li><li>events, funnels, launches, trends and the nonsense in between</li><li></li></ul><p>You’ll get frameworks, hot takes, and painfully practical advice you can actually <i>use</i> without needing a 40-page funnel map or a full creative department to implement it.</p><p>Expect strong opinions (backed by years of experience), straight-talking strategy with zero BS, real stories from real businesses - the wins, the flops and the "we probably shouldn’t have done that but we learned a lot" moments, and a healthy dose of side-eye at marketing myths, hustle culture and industry jargon</p><p></p><p>If you’re a business owner, marketer, founder or leadership-type human who:</p><ul><li>is tired of cookie-cutter advice</li><li>wants your brand to actually feel like you</li><li>cares about values, not vanity metrics</li><li>and secretly wishes someone would just tell you what matters and what’s a total waste of budget...</li></ul><p>…pull up a chair. You’re our kind of people.</p><p></p><p>Don’t Quote us on This is here to help you think sharper, market braver and build brands that are rooted in who you are, not who the algorithm told you to be this week.</p><p></p><p>Hit follow, plug us in on your next dog walk, commute or late-night planning session, and let’s talk about the good, the bad and the brilliantly bullshit bits of brand and marketing.</p>

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July 1, 2026

Utter bull: WTF is the worst marketing advice?

<p>"Just post more."</p><p>"Charge what you're worth."</p><p>"The funnel is dead."</p><p></p><p>If you've spent more than five minutes on LinkedIn recently, you've probably been hit with at least one of these gems. And while some of them sound convincing on the surface, Nic and Ro think a lot of today's marketing advice is, frankly… utter bull.</p><p></p><p>In Episode 12, they dive headfirst into some of the worst advice doing the rounds online and explain why so many business owners are burning out, chasing vanity metrics and investing in all the wrong things.</p><p>From the obsession with posting multiple times a day to the idea that a pretty brand is all you need, they unpack why good marketing is rarely about shortcuts and almost never about following someone else's formula.</p><p>They also answer a listener's question about follower counts, revealing why more followers won't magically make marketing easier, and why your messaging, nurture and strategy matter far more than the number at the top of your profile.</p><p></p><p>Finally, in this week's <b>Don't Quote Us On This</b>, they tackle a hard truth: if you want a profitable business, you have to learn how to build one. Being brilliant at what you do isn't enough. Strategy, systems and marketing aren't optional extras. They're the business.</p><p></p><p>As always, expect strong opinions, plenty of laughs, and absolutely no sugar-coating.</p><p></p><p>You can follow Nic on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hello.nicmooney/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicmooneycreative/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>And Ro on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wildingmarketing/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowenawildingmarketing/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>

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June 16, 2026

The Trust Factor: WTF makes people believe in your brand?

<p>What happens when your first-ever podcast guest is someone whose business perfectly proves the point you're trying to make?</p><p></p><p>In Episode 11, Ro and Nic are joined by the brilliant Olivia Marocco, founder of Brand New Connect, editor of Brand New Magazine, and creator of one of the best business events they've attended all year: The Odyssey.</p><p></p><p>Together, they dive into the realities of building a brand that people genuinely trust in a world where audiences are becoming increasingly sceptical, communities are everywhere, and everyone seems to be chasing bigger, faster and louder.</p><p></p><p>Olivia shares the story behind Brand New Connect, how a magazine evolved into a thriving community, and why she's never been interested in following trends or growing for growth's sake. Instead, the conversation explores integrity, trust, attention to detail, and the importance of building something that reflects your values rather than someone else's definition of success.</p><p></p><p>The trio also discuss personal branding, the pressures of constant visibility, knowing when to evolve your business, and Olivia's recent decision to move Brand New Magazine from print to digital.</p><p></p><p>And in a particularly spicy edition of Don't Quote Us On This, they tackle the rise of the "girl boss" mentality, why collaboration beats competition, and what happens when communities become more about ego than impact.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wondered how to build a brand people trust, create a community people actually want to be part of, or grow a business without losing yourself in the process, this one's for you.</p><p></p><p>Follow Olivia on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/oliviamarocco1/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-marocco-793952194/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Rowena on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wildingmarketing/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowenawildingmarketing/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Follow Nic on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hello.nicmooney/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicmooneycreative/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p>

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June 2, 2026

A full rundown: WTF makes a good event?

<p>What makes a good event… actually good?</p><p></p><p>Is it the speakers? The venue? The people in the room? The free coffee? (Spoiler: that one matters more than you'd think.)</p><p>In Episode 10, Ro and Nic compare notes after an absolutely ridiculous few weeks of networking. Between them, they've attended eight events in less than a month, ranging from intimate lunch gatherings and industry conferences to awards ceremonies, exhibitions and sold-out women's business events.</p><p></p><p>So they decided to do what any self-respecting marketers would do: analyse the lot.</p><p></p><p>They chat about the events that genuinely blew them away, the little details that made a huge impact, and the common mistakes that can turn a promising event into a disappointing one.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, they discuss everything from curated guest lists and facilitated networking to terrible coffee, bad speaker prep and why the room itself matters far more than most organisers realise.</p><p></p><p>There are also some brilliant recommendations if you're looking to get more from networking, whether you're attending events, speaking at them, or thinking about running your own.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever left an event buzzing with ideas, meaningful connections and a notebook full of inspiration... or left wondering why you bothered putting trousers on in the first place... this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>Plus, they reveal the first-ever guest coming onto Don't Quote Us On This, and trust us, it's a good one.</p><p></p><p>Follow Ro on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowenawildingmarketing/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/wildingmarketing/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Follow Nic on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicmooneycreative/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hello.nicmooney/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p>

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What is Don't quote us on this: brand, marketing and the BS in between?
<p>Welcome to Don't Quote us on This - the podcast about brand, marketing and the BS in between.</p><p></p><p>Nic Mooney (Strategic Brand Identity Expert) and Rowena Wilding (Marketing Strategist and Coach) come together to give you a look inside their brains - the honest, unfiltered version.</p><p></p><p>This is not another "5 tips to go viral" show.</p><p>This is the stuff we usually only say to each other on WhatsApp voice notes and over coffee. The real conversations about what actually works, what absolutely doesn't, and all the gloriously awkward bits no one puts in the case studies.</p><p></p><p>Nic brings the deep brand foundations: visual identity, positioning, the story your business tells before you’ve even opened your mouth. Rowena brings the marketing ecosystem: offers, content, funnels and the very practical question of "how does this actually make you money?" Together, you get the full picture - from first impression to repeat customer.</p><p></p><p>Every episode, we pull apart a different corner of the brand and marketing universe:</p><ul><li>why your brand isn’t landing the way you think it is</li><li>how to build a category of one instead of being "the cheaper version of..."</li><li>the difference between look-at-me branding and actually-gets-booked branding</li><li>how to create content that sounds like you and sells like crazy</li><li>events, funnels, launches, trends and the nonsense in between</li><li></li></ul><p>You’ll get frameworks, hot takes, and painfully practical advice you can actually <i>use</i> without needing a 40-page funnel map or a full creative department to implement it.</p><p>Expect strong opinions (backed by years of experience), straight-talking strategy with zero BS, real stories from real businesses - the wins, the flops and the "we probably shouldn’t have done that but we learned a lot" moments, and a healthy dose of side-eye at marketing myths, hustle culture and industry jargon</p><p></p><p>If you’re a business owner, marketer, founder or leadership-type human who:</p><ul><li>is tired of cookie-cutter advice</li><li>wants your brand to actually feel like you</li><li>cares about values, not vanity metrics</li><li>and secretly wishes someone would just tell you what matters and what’s a total waste of budget...</li></ul><p>…pull up a chair. You’re our kind of people.</p><p></p><p>Don’t Quote us on This is here to help you think sharper, market braver and build brands that are rooted in who you are, not who the algorithm told you to be this week.</p><p></p><p>Hit follow, plug us in on your next dog walk, commute or late-night planning session, and let’s talk about the good, the bad and the brilliantly bullshit bits of brand and marketing.</p>
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