The Courageous Leaders Podcast

The Fast and The Curious with Pete Markey

The Courageous Leaders Podcast

Show Notes

Ever made a risky decision at work… that ended in record-breaking results? Pete Markey did.. And it set the tone for Boots’ campaigns for the next four years. In this week’s Fast & Curious, the Boots’ Former CMO shares quick-fire insights, 80s nostalgia, and a surprising talent for product jingles. Find out: ⚡ What he loves (and hates) about marketing ⚡ The celeb life he wants ⚡ The risky ad move that paid off big ⚡ His wild 80s music party trick It’s fast, fun, and full of unexpe...

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