Misunderstood Martyr: The Emotional Connection of Businessmen

Emotional marketing expert Graeme Newell shows how some of the world’s most strategic advertisers glorify stress and overwork as a career badge of honor. See how marketers use martyrdom and contempt to build the egos of business people climbing the ladder of success.


Excellent piece Graeme.
Thanks Paul. It was amazing to watch all of these spots where martyrdom was such a huge part of the emotional brand of the spots. It showed up again and again. Guess all of us feel under-appreciated!