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EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 14 MIN

Facebook Puts Scam Ads Next to Yours & Why The Pirate Logo Is The Captain Now: EP 013

from Marketing, Machines & Mischief

What happens when 19% of a tech giant's revenue comes from scam ads running right next to your brand?Matthew and Chris dive into Meta's $3 billion scandal, WPP's shocking valuation collapse, and why the UK just banned junk food advertising after 9 PM. This week's episode cuts through the noise with the kind of condensed marketing intelligence you won't find anywhere else. From KFC's masterclass in brand collaboration (Hawkins Fried Chicken, anyone?) to a surprisingly convincing argument that the pirate logo might be the most powerful brand symbol on earth, Matthew and Chris deliver their signature blend of authority, wit, and zero corporate BS.Whether you're running your first campaign or your 500th, these ten minutes will make you sharper, smarter, and possibly hungry for fried chicken. No fluff. No filler. Just marketing intel that actually respects your time.📖 Grab the new Book “How To Succeed In Marketing, Advertising and Artificial Intelligence Without Really Lying” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OJDXzU 🔗 **Join The Marketing, Machines & Mischief Community**✅ Official: https://MarketingMachinesMischief.com ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketingMachinesMischief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnewell/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingMachinesMischief ✅ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingmachinesmischief Marketing, Machines & Mischief is produced by Chris Stone at https://CastAhead.net

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