How do you translate strategy into action? In this episode we discuss targeting, the importance of media neutrality, measuring return on investment, how to test & learn effectively and challenges with attribution.

What capabilities should startups build internally vs. outsource externally? What should you look for in early vs. later hires? How do you balance the tradeoff between time and cost? In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of investing vs. spending on marketing growth at different stages of startup growth.

What's interesting about a frog? What do ninjas have to do with creativity? What did you and partner end up doing while in Mexico? In this episode, we discuss the importance of challenging existing assumptions and learning how to spot great ideas, share useful creative techniques such as forced connections, writing press releases and good old wishful thinking.

Bridging the gap between strategy and execution requires realistic, measurable and actionable goals. But how do you do that under uncertainty? In this episode we look at how to build the right habits for the long term while working your way back from commercial outcomes to realistic goals in the short term, the importance of writing down your goals, how to translate them effectively to into action, and how best to work with creative people.

Our special guest, Riku Vassinen shares his insights on what makes strategy good (or bad), why "being agile" is not really a strategy, his 4A framework for crafting winning strategies and the importance of setting guiding policies for startups.

Positioning helps to frame the conversation around and shape the perception of your brand. In this episode, we discuss great (and not very good) examples of positioning, what it means for startups to "pick an enemy", what makes a good positioning statement and whether Finnish or Swiss chocolate is better.

Research is the fundamental first step in building a solid strategy. In this episode, we discuss keeping an open mindset, uncovering recurring themes and validating hypotheses using qualitative and quantitative techniques, using social social media, buying research, integrating NPS with customer support and more!

What's the role of marketing in startups and big companies? What can you learn from your most loyal customers? Why is digital marketing "too easy"? How does pricing shape customer perceptions? In this episode, we answer these fundamental questions about the role of marketing in startups and discuss loyalist research, pricing and distribution.

What does having a brand strategy mean for a startup? Should startups have a "brand purpose"? When and how should startups start thinking about investing in building their brands?

What's the right balance between strategy & execution? What can you learn from the wisdom of big brands while staying nimble? This new podcast by Onur and Tuomas helps startups achieve profitable growth and build lasting brands.

What can you learn from the wisdom of big brands and the agility of startups? In a new podcast by Onur and Tuomas, we explore the evolution of brands, people and technology in a digital world, and peek into the minds of those who challenge the status quo.