Episodes

  • Marketing vs Branding: What's the Difference and Why It Matters

    Marketing vs Branding: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
    May 27 2025
    In this foundational episode, hosts Lionel Heng (@MintoStudiosSG) and Joshua Goh (Path Digital) sit down with community builder and brand strategist Vernon Lim to break down the essential difference between marketing and branding — and why understanding both is critical to business success.

    Whether you're a startup founder or an SME owner, you'll gain clarity on:
    • What really defines branding vs marketing
    • How brand perception is built
    • Why strategy must come before tactics
    • Common pitfalls in business messaging (with examples from Apple!)
    • And how to grow your reputation by design, not by accident

    Vernon also shares practical advice for new businesses on how to establish credibility, build a strong brand identity, and attract attention with purpose. This episode is packed with real-world insights, practical frameworks, and engaging stories — don’t miss it!
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    20 mins
  • Mastering Social Media: Building Your Content Strategy from Scratch

    Mastering Social Media: Building Your Content Strategy from Scratch
    Sep 16 2024
    In this episode of The Marketer’s Cookbook, we dive into the essential steps for crafting a social media content strategy that works for your business. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your existing approach, hosts Lionel Heng and Joshua Goh are joined by their guest, Aaron Khoo, former Head of Video at SGAG to walk you through the key ingredients to create a strategy that resonates with your audience and drives engagement.

    From choosing the right platforms to designing content that sticks, we cover actionable tips and insights on how to build a sustainable, effective presence online. You’ll also hear real-world examples of businesses that have transformed their social media game using these exact tactics.

    Tune in to learn:
    • How to set clear goals for your social media strategy
    • The importance of consistency in posting
    • Creating content that connects with your audience
    • Tips for measuring success and adjusting your strategy
    Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing professional, this episode gives you everything you need to build a social media strategy that works.

    Listen now, and start mastering your social media content strategy!
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    20 mins