Wendy's Is Struggling Because It Lacks Brand Identity! (Episode 173 - The Marketing Gateway Podcast)

A night time bite of an episode for you! This month, we are plugging the American Red Cross! Even if you can't give blood, there are many other ways to help out. Visit https://www.redcross.org/ to find out how! SOURCES https://www.marketingdive.com/news/wendys-hires-ex-mcdonalds-cmo-as-chief-marketing-customer-growth-officer/828580/ https://www.delish.com/food-news/a73653798/wendys-frosty-frights-halloween/ https://www.allrecipes.com/wendys-secret-menu-t-rex-burger-returns-12075568 https://sporked.com/article/wendys-just-introduced-the-return-of-an-absolutely-monstrous-burger/ https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/20-reasons-why-wendys-may-be-doomed-123000752.html Give a Little Nibble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXV9himkV0Y Wendy Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GVs00xkoiE Mr. Wendy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQPikkQ5lns Red Wig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIblkj0z7p0 https://www.complaintsboard.com/wendys-b100525 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/springfield-il/stephen-steve-khayyat-11451109 The Marketing Gateway is a weekly podcast hosted by Sean in St. Louis (Sean J. Jordan, President of https://www.researchplan.com/) and featuring guests from the St. Louis area and beyond. Every week, Sean shares insights about the world of marketing and speaks to people who are working in various marketing roles - creative agencies, brand managers, MarCom professionals, PR pros, business owners, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers and more! The goal of The Marketing Gateway is simple - we want to build a connection between all of our marketing mentors in the Midwest and learn from one another! And the best way to learn is to listen. And the next best way is to share! For more episodes: https://www.themarketinggateway.com Copyright 2026, The Research & Planning Group, Inc.