Everything You (Probably) Need to Know About Bad Bad Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS BAD BAD MARKETING?
Bad Bad Marketing is a satirical blog that analyzes marketing failures and turns them into valuable lessons. We break down real-world marketing mishaps, explain what went wrong, and provide actionable insights to help marketers avoid similar mistakes.
WHO IS DAVID WHITE?
David White is the founder of Bad Bad Marketing, with 20 years of marketing leadership experience across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise organizations. With an MBA from Ohio University, David has built high-growth marketing teams, implemented cutting-edge technology, and learned countless lessons from both successes and failures in the marketing trenches. He's a Deadhead and enjoys smilin' on a cloudy day. Sometimes he thinks he’s funny. Most of the time he should not be allowed to use image editing software as bad marketing is often the outcome.
IS THIS JUST ABOUT MAKING FUN OF MARKETING MISTAKES?
Not at all. While we use humor and satire to engage readers, our primary goal is to give you ideas to avoid this pain. We believe analyzing failures is one of the most effective ways to improve marketing strategies and execution. Each breakdown includes practical takeaways you can hopefully apply to your own campaigns.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU PUBLISH NEW CONTENT?
This is obviously a side hustle, but their is an attempt to publish new marketing fail analyses weekly. Subscribers also receive our monthly “Fail Forward” newsletter featuring a compilation of fails, funnies and likely attempts to get you to buy stuff.
HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER?
Submit the “Join The Flock” form on any blog post to subscribe.
IS BAD BAD MARKETING ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Yes! Follow us on X and LinkedIn for marketing fail highlights and discussions.
IS THE CONTENT FREE?
Yes, the content, advice and opinions are always free. Take it or leave it.
CAN I SUGGEST A MARKETING FAIL TO BE FEATURED?
Absolutely! We welcome submissions by filling out the form on the Contact page or by emailing suggestions@badbadmarketing.com. Please include any relevant links, images, or context about the campaign you’d like us to analyze.
DO YOU ACCEPT GUEST POSTS?
We occasionally feature guest content from marketing professionals with unique perspectives on marketing failures. Please fill out the form on the Contact page or by emailing suggestions@badbadmarketing.com and we’d enjoy to discuss your idea.
WHAT KIND OF MERCHANDISE DO YOU SELL?
Our “Shameless Swag” collection includes humorous and insightful items inspired by marketing fails, including mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, notebooks, and other interesting gear marketers love.
DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?
No, we only ship to customers within the United States.
HOW QUICKLY WILL I RECEIVE MY ORDER?
Domestic orders typically ship within 2-3 business days and arrive within 5-7 business days after shipping. Custom orders may take longer.
WHAT IS YOUR RETURN POLICY?
We accept returns on unworn, unwashed, and undamaged merchandise within 30 days of delivery. Please visit our Returns and Refunds page for complete details.
DOES DAVID OFFER CONSULTING SERVICES?
Yes, David provides marketing consulting services focused on strategy development, team building, demand generation and marketing technology selection. Contact consulting@badbadmarketing.com for more information.