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October 9, 2025 35 mins

We’re the best marketing podcast of 2025 according to Vivian-Chelsea Publications. And this week we’re diving into the TRUTH about “Best Of” awards.

This week on the S.O.B. (Small Owned Business) Marketing podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain and discussing the reality of these “Best Of” awards. We talk about the appeal of these recognitions, their potential impact on sales, as well as the underlying motivations and costs associated with them.

 

This week’s Marketing HOT TAKE: do you think “Best Of” awards are more effective for service based businesses, or do they boost all businesses equally? Let us know in the comments if you’re Team Service Based or Team Business!

 

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to our Marketing Cult! Please Leave Us a Review

01:40 The Appeal of “Best Of” Awards

12:31 Driving Sales and Business Impact

20:54 The Reality Behind “Best Of” Awards

33:47 TLDL; The Truth About “Best Of” Awards

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