Every brand is trying to be seen, but not every brand is remembered. Somewhere between visibility and real connection, many businesses are losing what actually matters.
Seun Odegbemi
In this Avasation conversation, Seun Odegbemi shares a thoughtful perspective on modern marketing, from brand positioning and B2B communication to the role of AI and why thinking still matters more than tools.
Tell us about your marketing background and how the journey has been so far
My journey into marketing was not exactly linear. I studied marketing, but my early role was in customer service, which did not fully reflect what I wanted to do.
Things started to change during an internal competition at work where we were asked to write advertising copy. I decided to try it out, and I ended up winning. That moment stood out because it revealed something I had not fully explored.
After that, I started writing more intentionally and sharing my thoughts on LinkedIn. Over time, people began to notice. One opportunity led to another, and I eventually got involved in writing content for an event. People actually paid to attend, and that was when it became clear to me that this skill could drive real results.
At some point, I made the decision to leave my job and focus on marketing fully. It was a risk, but it was based on what I had already seen work.
In your experience, what makes a brand truly memorable today?
A brand becomes memorable when it consistently delivers on its promise.
A lot of brands focus on visuals or messaging, but what really sticks with people is the experience. If you say you are fast, then people should experience that speed every time they interact with your product. If you position yourself as premium, then every touchpoint should reflect that.
Over time, consistency builds trust. And trust is what makes people remember you.
Why do you think many brands struggle to connect with their audience?
One major reason is that many brands sound the same.
Everyone is trying to be innovative, customer-focused, or efficient, but those words have become so common that they no longer mean much. When messaging starts to feel identical across brands, it becomes difficult to stand out.
Another issue is that brands sometimes forget they are speaking to people. Especially in B2B, communication can become too formal and distant, which makes it harder to build real connection.
B2B marketing often feels rigid. How can brands make it more human?
It starts with understanding that decision-makers are still people.
They read emails, scroll through content, and respond emotionally to what they see. So communication should reflect that reality.
Something as simple as writing emails in a more conversational tone can make a big difference. It should feel like you are speaking to someone, not broadcasting to them.
Also, creating physical experiences through events or activations helps. When people interact with your brand in real life, it creates a stronger and more lasting impression.
What role does experiential marketing play in building trust?
Experiential marketing allows people to see and feel what a brand is offering instead of just hearing about it.
When customers can interact with a product or service directly, it removes a lot of uncertainty. They do not have to rely on claims because they can experience the value themselves.
That kind of interaction builds confidence much faster than traditional advertising.
AI is becoming a big part of marketing. How do you see its role?
AI is very useful when it comes to execution.
It makes it easier to complete tasks faster, whether it is setting up campaigns, generating content, or handling technical processes that used to require more resources.
But there is a downside if it is not used properly.
When people rely completely on AI without adding their own thinking, the output becomes generic. Many people are using the same tools and similar prompts, so the results start to look the same.
The best approach is to think first, then use AI to refine and improve what you already have.
There is a lot of talk about short attention spans. Do you agree with that?
Not really.
People still spend hours watching movies or series when they are interested. So the issue is not attention span, it is interest.
What people avoid is content that feels like obvious advertising. If something looks like a forced attempt to sell, they will scroll past it quickly.
So the focus should be on making content engaging and relevant, not just shorter.
Do you think brands today need to act like media companies?
Yes, to a large extent.
Brands cannot rely only on campaigns anymore. They need to consistently create content that people find valuable or interesting.
When you do that well, people start to see you as more than just a business. You become a source of insight or entertainment, and that builds a stronger connection over time.
For someone starting out in marketing, what would you advise?
Start with what is around you.
You do not always need a big opportunity to begin. There are people and businesses in your immediate environment that need help with visibility, content, or promotion.
Those small projects give you experience and help you build proof of what you can do. Over time, that proof opens doors to bigger opportunities.
The most important thing is to stay observant and take initiative.
Looking ahead, what will separate great marketers from the rest?
As AI continues to grow, there will be more content than ever. The difference will come down to originality and thinking.
People who rely entirely on tools will produce work that blends in. But those who can think independently, come up with ideas, and then use tools to execute will stand out.
In the end, tools will keep evolving, but thinking will always be the real advantage.
Conclusion
Marketing will continue to evolve, but the fundamentals remain the same. Understand people. Deliver on your promise. Think before you execute. Everything else is just amplification.
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Read more: Thinking First, Tools Second: Seun Odegbemi on Marketing, AI, and Building Brands That Actually Connect- Thinking First, Tools Second: Seun Odegbemi on Marketing, AI, and Building Brands That Actually Connect
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