This Is Why Your Marketing "Didn't Work"
Thu Feb 05 2026
A lot of people have "marketing" in their title—but what they're doing is actually just low-funnel performance tracking.
In this episode, David Brickley breaks down the real reason most marketing strategies fall flat: skipping the top of the funnel entirely. He dives into why awareness still matters, how to build real community and trust, and what it actually means to be additive to culture.
If you've ever had to explain the value of upper-funnel content to someone who only wants clicks and conversions, this one's for you.
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STN Digital is a social-first marketing agency that specializes in launching brands and building highly engaged audiences.
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A lot of people have "marketing" in their title—but what they're doing is actually just low-funnel performance tracking. In this episode, David Brickley breaks down the real reason most marketing strategies fall flat: skipping the top of the funnel entirely. He dives into why awareness still matters, how to build real community and trust, and what it actually means to be additive to culture. If you've ever had to explain the value of upper-funnel content to someone who only wants clicks and conversions, this one's for you. 📬 Sign up for David's monthly newsletter—Real insights, bold strategies, and the smartest plays in social delivered to your inbox 👉 https://www.stndigital.com/db/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STN Digital is a social-first marketing agency that specializes in launching brands and building highly engaged audiences. ➡Check us out: https://www.stndigital.com/ ➡Get in touch with our team: https://www.stndigital.com/contact/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want more insights? Follow David: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbrickley Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brickley Instagram: http://instagram.com/davidjbrickley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidjamesbrickley