The one about rip off prices, marketing careers, blogging platforms and the film The Princess Bride – TG53 

00:00:00 Introduction  

Here are your hosts, Roger and Pascal.   

00:01:11 In the News  

A selection of announcements and news releases from the world of marketing and technology that caught our attention.  

00:13:00 Content Spotlights  

ROGER: Tom Kerridge’s prices aren’t a rip-off if they’re what the market will pay by Mark Ritson in Marketing Week. https://www.marketingweek.com/tom-kerridge-price-premium/ 

PASCAL: Navigating Marketing Careers: Your Guide to Jobs, Skills, & Breaking In by EdX https://blog.edx.org/marketing-career-guide 

00:29:20 Marketing Tech and Apps   

ROGER: It’s all about blogging. Alternatives to WordPress for people wanting to start a blog. 

Wix: https://www.wix.com/ 

Blogger: https://www.blogger.com/about/ 

PASCAL: It’s all about personalising your next presentation: 

https://fontmeme.com/ Discover fonts used in popular culture and create text graphics instantly online 

https://stock.adobe.com/uk/free? Find copyright free video and photos for your next title slides 

00:36:32 This Week in History  

Our selection of historical events and anniversaries from the world of science, technology and popular culture.  

00:42:50 Creator Shout Outs  

PASCAL: Bill Sebald and Casey Schearer hosts of the ‘Deluxe Edition: Yet Another Pop Culture Podcast’ https://www.deluxeedition.show/ 

ROGER: Debbie Ekins and the Cool Story Company: https://coolstoryco.com/ 

00:48:08 Film Marketing  

THE PRINCESS BRIDE - (Sept. 25, 1987 (US) /March 28, 1988 (UK)) 

Director: Rob Reiner (Spinal Tap 1984, Stand By Me 1986, Misery 1990) 

Starring: Fred Savage (The Grandson), Perter Falk (The Grand Father), Cary Elwes (Westley), Robin Wright (Buttercup), Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya), Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdinck), Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), André the Giant (Fezzik), and Christopher Guest (Count Rugen). 

This film has gained an impressive cult following thanks to its home video release and the relentless enthusiasm of its fans. But the initial marketing for the film, adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel, was confusing (especially the trailer) and resulted in box office failure. 

We look at the original marketing efforts and compare those to the regular events, cast reunions, and “live” performances which have kept The Princess Bride amongst the most successful movies of all times. 

About Two Geeks and A Marketing Podcast    

Hosted by the two geeks, Roger Edwards and Pascal Fintoni, to keep you up to date with the latest news, tech, content and wisdom from the world of marketing.  

Roger is a man on a mission to keep marketing simple. He is the voice of the Marketing & Finance Podcast and the host of the RogVLOG series.   

Pascal is also on a mission to demystify digital marketing. He's the host of the Content Marketing Studio video podcast and many other video series.  

Every week we'll bring you the following segments.  

• In the News.  
• Content Spotlight  
• Marketing Tech and Apps  
• This Week in History  
• Creator Shout Outs  
• Film Marketing  

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