EPISODE · Jan 7, 2025 · 7 MIN
The $100 Billion Typo: Lessons from Samsung's Epic Blunder
from The Deep Dive - Marketing Gone Wild (Marketing Lessons Out of Left Field) · host Ely Shemer
In this episode of "The Deep Dive - Marketing Gone Wild," we explore the jaw-dropping story of Samsung's 2018 fat finger error that accidentally issued $100 billion worth of shares to employees. Join us as we dissect the chaos that ensued, including a rapid stock drop and the swift actions Samsung took to regain control of the situation. We’ll discuss the importance of crisis management, the value of contingency planning, and how even small businesses can learn from this colossal mistake. Tune in to discover how to turn marketing mishaps into valuable learning opportunities and build a more resilient approach to your marketing strategy! Join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/elys.practical.marketing.mastermind
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In this episode of "The Deep Dive - Marketing Gone Wild," we explore the jaw-dropping story of Samsung's 2018 fat finger error that accidentally issued $100 billion worth of shares to employees. Join us as we dissect the chaos that ensued, including a rapid stock drop and the swift actions Samsung took to regain control of the situation. We’ll discuss the importance of crisis management, the value of contingency planning, and how even small businesses can learn from this colossal mistake. Tune in to discover how to turn marketing mishaps into valuable learning opportunities and build a more resilient approach to your marketing strategy! Join my Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/elys.practical.marketing.mastermind
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The $100 Billion Typo: Lessons from Samsung's Epic Blunder
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