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Oct 15, 2025 30 min

Traditional marketing doesn't work for us

from REWORK Hosted by 37signals

For 37signals, flashy ad campaigns and traditional brand promos have never been the way to go. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share why traditional marketing methods like billboards, paid social media posts, and keyword ads don’t give them results. They talk about how meaningful marketing comes from genuine support and real connection. Key Takeaways 00:12 – Why marketing ROI looks different for every business 10:35 – Spend your marketing budget on companies and people you believe in 17:35 – What kinds of marketing actually does work for 37signals 28:02 – How AI is making the authentic human connection stand out Links and Resources Record a video question for the podcast Books by 37signals Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World | HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X

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For 37signals, flashy ad campaigns and traditional brand promos have never been the way to go. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share why traditional marketing methods like billboards, paid social media posts, and keyword ads don’t give them results. They talk about how meaningful marketing comes from genuine support and real connection. Key Takeaways 00:12 – Why marketing ROI looks different for every business10:35 – Spend your marketing budget on companies and people you ...

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Traditional marketing doesn't work for us

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  1. 0:12 Why marketing ROI looks different for every business
  2. 10:35 Spend your marketing budget on companies and people you believe in
  3. 17:35 What kinds of marketing actually does work for 37signals
  4. 28:02 How AI is making the authentic human connection stand out

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