Embracing Marketing Mistakes

The Expedia Pitch Mix-Up: When the Wrong Logo Won the Deal

May 21, 2026·4 min
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In this episode of Embracing Marketing Mistakes, Sam Benton, co-founder of Mad Masters, joins Chris Norton and Will Ockenden to revisit one of his most unforgettable marketing moments. Early in his career, Sam walked into a major pitch for Expedia only to realise that Experian’s logo was proudly displayed on every single slide. What could have been a career-ending blunder turned into a long-standing client relationship and a story that still gets a laugh today. The team reflects on the lesson...

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