The conversation delves into the influence of sports icons on branding and marketing in football, particularly focusing on the evolution of football boots and the missed opportunities by brands like Puma and Nike. The speakers discuss how athletes inspire young fans and the importance of product quality and storytelling in marketing strategies.00:00 Nike's Return to Roots: A Marketing Revival00:28 The Impact of Iconic Athletes on Brand Identity03:38 Puma's Struggles and Opportunities in Football07:50 The Importance of Product Quality in Brand Success13:12 Missed Opportunities: Branding and Storytelling in Football‬⁠-----------------------------We started a podcast to represent a different aesthetic and perspective for the marketing expert - Join us as we look at how marketing is used by businesses, brands and creators we have a personal interest in - discussing whats happening right now in the world of marketing. OBALA Marketing We Help Businesses Grow, Manage and Engage Online Audiences---------------------If you’re looking to grow your online audience, create and deliver engaging marketing campaigns and understand marketing performance, we can help, so let’s have a chat!Contact us here: www.obala.uk📱Follow Us On Social:--------------------Instagram OBALA_Marketing: / obala_marketing Ade: / ade_sov Kush: / kaydotu TikTok www.tiktok.com/@obalamarketingLinkedinAde: / ade-abiose-a-28450960 Kush: / kushdu Newsletters: Get your regular dose of marketing advice and insights--------------------📈 Weekly Marketing Insights Directly To Your Inbox from Kush: https://kurrent.substack.com--------------------🎥 Bi-Weekly marketing reviews, case studies and insights from Ade: https://shareofvoice14.substack.com