EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 3 MIN
Marketing FAIL: How I made 120,000 Anglers Angry
from Embracing Marketing Mistakes · host Prohibition PR
Andy Green shares his biggest professional mistake from his time as deputy head of PR at Yorkshire Water, when he inadvertently angered 120,000 anglers by running a competition featuring a photo that violated pike fishing ethics. 😱• Angling Times (circulation 120,000) ran a front-page headline: "Anglers in fury over YW competition"• The fundamental rule in pike fishing is to catch, photograph, and then release the fishKey lesson: When dealing with specialist subjects you're unfamiliar with, always consult an expert who knows the audience and subject matter. While a tad embarrassing, Andy notes his mistake was relatively minor compared to Government mistakes that can impact financial marketsSend us Fan MailIs your strategy still right in 2026? Book a free 15-min no obligation discovery call with our host: 👉 [Book your call with Chris now] 👈Subscribe to our newsletter👉 Subscribe to our newsletter here. 👈 Follow Chris:X, TikTok, LinkedInFollow Will:LinkedInFollow The Show: TikTok, YouTube Instagram
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Andy Green shares his biggest professional mistake from his time as deputy head of PR at Yorkshire Water, when he inadvertently angered 120,000 anglers by running a competition featuring a photo that violated pike fishing ethics. 😱 • Angling Times (circulation 120,000) ran a front-page headline: "Anglers in fury over YW competition" • The fundamental rule in pike fishing is to catch, photograph, and then release the fish Key lesson: When dealing with specialist subjects you're unfamil...
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