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SBP 217: The PostPod - Lessons from James Hurman. Ads Don't Persuade People to Buy.

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What if marketing's biggest challenge isn't proving its value—but explaining it? Following our conversation with James Hurman, we reflect on one of the most practical frameworks we've encountered in years: Future Demand.

Rather than revisiting every topic from the interview, this Post-Pod explores what the ideas actually mean for marketers trying to influence leadership, defend budgets, and build long-term growth inside their organizations.

In this episode:

Why "future demand" may be better language than "brand awareness"

Why leadership teams naturally prioritize demand…

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