Stay ConnectedWelcome to The Marketers That Matter® Visionaries Podcast! In partnership with The Wall Street Journal, MTM Visionaries is hosted by author, entrepreneur, and advocate for innovation, Lisa Hufford. Every week two of the world’s leading CMOs join us to talk about the future of marketing, the future of teams, and the future of you.
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Delta Air Lines’ CMO Alicia Tillman is leading the powerful brand to reach new altitudes. As the airline industry evolves, Delta is positioning itself not just as a transportation provider but as an experiential brand that connects with customers throughout their lives – whether that’s on the ground or at 35,000 feet.
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As AI continues to reshape the marketing landscape, top CMOs have discovered that success lies not in resistance, but in renaissance. At a recent Marketers That Matter® Forum held at Atlassian's San Francisco headquarters, four noted marketing leaders shared their strategies for harnessing AI's potential while preserving the human elements that drive marketing success.
Our expert panel included:
· Zeynep Ozdemir, CMO, Atlassian
· Laura Jones, CMO, Instacart
· Dana Marineau, CMO, Rakuten
· Connie Wang, SVP of Marketing, Headspace
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As AI shapes and shifts the business landscape with head-spinning speed, marketing leaders find themselves at the intersection of opportunity and uncertainty. The AI movement continues to surge forward, but the technology’s true potential extends far beyond routine content generation – and few marketers understand this better than Kelly Waldher and Ryan Gavin, two industry veterans who’ve had front-row seats to AI’s evolution.
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Attention is the new currency. As consumers are inundated with an endless sea of content of all types, the challenge today for brands isn't just to be seen — it's to achieve relevance and truly matter. This was the crux of a recent Marketers That Matter® Forum at Rokt headquarters in New York City, where industry leaders gathered to discuss how to break through to consumers who are increasingly dealing with digital fatigue.
Our expert panel includes:
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In a hyperconnected world saturated with marketing messages, the quest for genuine brand connections has become increasingly important. Amanda Brinkman, CEO of Sunshine Studios, and Krystal Hauserman, a CMO and strategic advisor, recently sat down with Marketers That Matter® to discuss how brands can create more authentic and purposeful experiences for consumers.
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Learning how marketing leaders take advantage of change and chaotic times (like an election year) can be highly impactful for developing brands. In this intimate event, participants will hear how seasoned marketing executives prepare, adapt, react to expand brand presence and improve customer experiences – and what AI use cases are helping them drive new efficiencies and effectiveness.
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In this episode of Visionaries, hear from Lynn Teo, CMO at Northwestern Mutual, and Adam Berlew, CMO at Equinix, plus Visionaries host Lisa Hufford, as they discuss how to successfully orchestrate marketing org transitions and change—including the adoption of new marketing technology.
Whether you are at the beginning or middle stages of the transformation, a director-level marketing leader, or a CMO who wants to do this right—come talk with Visionary leaders who understand the common challenges and strategies for facilitating a smooth transition.
ABOUT VISIONARIES
The Visionaries Podcast is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries show on Zoom and hosted by Lisa Hufford, Founder of Simplicity Consulting, a 24 Seven Company. It airs monthly.
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"Visionaries" is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal and our parent company, 24 Seven, which specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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In their conversation on the MTM Visionaries Podcast, Lisa Borg, SVP of Marketing at Akumin, and Molly Biwer, Chair of Brand Strategy at Mayo Clinic, emphasize the unique challenges and opportunities in healthcare marketing, highlighting the importance of building long-term relationships with patients and stakeholders. By integrating a relationship-first approach, marketers across all industries can enhance customer loyalty, drive better engagement, and stay ahead of industry disruptions. To continue providing the best customer-centered marketing, adapting to technological advancements while maintaining an empathetic relationship will provide the next-level service customers seek.
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In this episode on Visionaries, we invite two marketing executives leading GenAI-led software companies, Ada Agrait, SVP and Global Head of Corporate Marketing at SAP, and Doug Rozen, CMO at Rokt, to answer how GenAI is changing the way we work. Together, they discuss:
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In this special episode of Visionaries, Kathy Hollenhorst, Strategic Advisor of Marketers That Matter, sat with the San Francisco Marketing Community at the MTM Forum hosted at Box's Headquarters with special guests: Chris Koehler, the CMO at Box; Chrissy Anderson, the VP of Strategic Planning & Operations at Intercom; Nii Mantse Addy, the CMO at Philo; Santi Pochat, the VP of Brand at LinkedIn; and Terry Seitz, the VP of North America Marketing at Visa.
As our industry is becoming more complex, fast-paced, and digital-everything—and with no sight of things slowing down—we need a whole new way of leading. In this episode, we cover the essential muscles and mindsets modern marketers need to flex.
The main three muscles discussed in this forum were:
Adaptability: Understanding AI’s Impact on Your Business
Clarity: Insight-based Marketing that Breaks Through Today’s ‘Noise’
Courage: Taking the Lead of Your Career
Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Seeing from others' lens
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Visionaries Season 3 is here! First up is Sadira Furlow, Chief of Brand and Communications at Tony's Chocolonely, and Sheila Pollak, Chief Brand Experience Officer at Orvis. In this episode, they discuss:
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At a recent MTM Forum held at Chime's Headquarters in San Francisco, four Visionaries throwing out the old advertising playbook came together to write a new one, and it's all about igniting your community to disrupt the status quo.
In this special episode, Vineet Mehra, CMO, Chime, Jamie Gersch, CMO Rothy's, Michelle Taite, CMO, Intuit Mailchimp, and Kory Marchisotto, CMO, e.l.f. Beauty and President, Keys Soulcare, created a community-driven disruption playbook, instead of relying solely on celebrities or influencers
Make sure to check out the article recap, where you can also find the videos of the campaigns mentioned in the podcast:
· Chime Case Study: Igniting Your Community as Your Best Spokesperson
· Rothy’s Case Study: Knowing When to Embrace Your Community’s Feedback
· Mailchimp Case Study: Engaging with Community Wherever They Go
· e.l.f. Beauty Case Study: Giving Your Community the Keys to Drive the Brand
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In this episode of the MTM Visionaries Podcast recorded on 10/25, Lisa McKnight, EVP and Chief Brand Officer at Mattel, Inc., and William White, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Walmart, came together to discuss how they marry innovation with tradition for their legacy brands.
Throughout the conversation they shared valuable insights and brand strategies, including aligning your brand’s purpose to every action, balancing tradition and innovation, creating maximum touchpoints across physical and digital experiences, inspiring innovation across the organization, and most excitedly–the Walmart and Mattel Barbie Cart campaign with that surprised and delighted everyone involved in terms of engagement.
If you're looking to gain some inspiration and learn more about how you can enhance your team, talent, and career from two of the world's top brand leaders, give this a listen/read and ask yourself these questions to see where your brand stands:
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This year’s most-requested topic for the Visionaries Podcast has been “Leadership Skills for Navigating the New Business Environment.” For such an important topic, we wanted to hear from leaders who model this well:
These four Visionaries have dedicated countless hours to listening, learning, and observing the ever-changing landscape of their industry while honing the leadership skills required for these changes.
Antonio enjoyed a 40-year career in marketing before devoting 100% of his time to mentoring the next generation of marketing leaders. Nick was inspired by Antonio’s leadership skills when Antonio worked as CMO at Visa and has since become a people-centric leader himself. Lizette and Chris were among the first members of the Adweek Mentorship Exchange and had the privilege of being mentored by Antonio and Nick and remain in touch to this day.
In this conversation, Antonio and Nick discuss the foundational principles of leadership and how the demands are changing. Lizette and Chris provide valuable perspectives from being mentored to becoming mentors themselves. Their collective insights offer a deeper understanding of new and much-needed leadership muscles, the importance of mentorship, and how confidence is a building block for greater impact and influence.
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There is no better duo to talk about coaching winning teams from the CMO seat than Kristyn Cook, Chief Agency, Sales & Marketing Officer at State Farm, and Melissa Proctor, Chief Marketing Officer & EVP at Atlanta Hawks. In this episode on the MTM Visionaries podcast, they share about their dynamic partnership and winning formula:
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In this episode of Visionaries, Patricia Corsi, Chief Marketing & Information Officer at Bayer Consumer Health, and Antonio Sciuto, SVP of Global Business Development Officer at Salesforce, share their secrets to successfully navigating the ever-evolving global and local marketplace dynamics. For them, it comes down to two central questions:
They answer these questions throughout the episode and share some hearty career advice that you won’t want to miss. Here is what they had to say on the Marketers That Matter Visionaries Podcast, and how it could impact your global and local markets!
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In this episode on Visionaries, Tressie Lieberman, CMO at Yahoo, and Jae Goodman, Founder of Superconnector Studios, and Board Chair of Effie, joined to share how they think about the worlds of media and influence. While Tressie and Jae work from different industry seats, they share a passion for attracting consumers and driving brand and business results through ingenious strategies that work. In their conversation, they touch on eight different pillars that have led to their success:
Read the article recap here: https://www.marketersthatmatter.com/the-8-pillars-of-media-and-influence-with-yahoo-and-superconnector-studios/
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What happens when creative titans Joanna Coles and Jonathan Mildenhall come together for a special episode of Visionaries Unplugged with the precursor “ask us anything, literally anything”?
Loads of fun! From sharing the story of how they played undercover creative consultations in Cannes and the community rallying them to write a book together to incredible guidance on how to master your creative spirit–this special episode will have you scribbling notes, laughing, and wanting more.
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When it comes to purpose-led brands, Chipotle and The North Face are leading the charge. Chipotle is dedicated to providing fresh, real, and responsibly sourced food, while The North Face is obsessed with equipping and inspiring people to live extraordinary lives.
We invited Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer at Chipotle, and Sophie Bambuck, CMO at The North Face, to join us on Visionaries to discuss their personal, professional, and corporate purposes and how they support important causes through meaningful campaigns. In this episode, they expand on five marketing tips for putting purpose in the driver’s seat:
You can read the recap and explore more content here: https://www.marketersthatmatter.com/chipotle-and-north-face-purpose/
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One of the most complex challenges marketing leaders face today is proving that marketing drives business success. In this episode on Visionaries, Akerho Oghoghomeh, SVP and Global Head of Marketing at Beyond Meat, and Ken Turner, CMO at Fanatics Collectables, tackle this topic on behalf of the marketing community, breaking it down into five parts–the why, how, who, when and what. Why is it important to know how to drive business results? How do you measure success? Who should you be engaging as champions of marketing? When is it truly a marketer's time to shine? And what is most important for marketers to focus on?
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Welcome to a special episode of the MTM Visionaries podcast! In this exclusive session recorded during our Los Angeles Forum at the Snap Inc. headquarters, we bring you a deep dive into the Next Evolution of Creators and Collabs.
Join us as we sit down with four seasoned marketing veterans who share their expertise:
Together, they unravel the complexities of the evolving creator economy and explore how brands can establish authentic connections with creators. They also introduce the innovative "Above the Ground, On the Ground, and Underground" framework, providing a fresh perspective on creator marketing.
If you're curious about the future of marketing and the power of authentic creator partnerships, this episode is a must-listen.
Subscribe to the MTM Visionaries podcast to stay informed about the latest insights and trends in the world of marketing.
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It’s hard to keep iconic brands fresh. However, in this episode on Visionaries, Kristin Patrick, EVP and CMO at Claire’s, and Mark Kirkham, SVP and CMO of International Beverages at PepsiCo, share their secrets to success. With a shared passion for marketing efficiencies that keep brands fun and relevant for today’s consumers, they will leave you feeling inspired throughout the entire conversation. From creating platforms geared towards Gen Z and Gen Alpha to keeping their teams unified and aligned with a servant-leader mindset, here’s what they had to say on Visionaries and how it could impact you and your teams.
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You’ve probably heard it before–leave emotions out of the board room. But what if leaders with high emotional quotient (EQ) are exactly what our businesses need in order to grow and connect with colleagues and consumers? In this episode of Visionaries, we brought together Elizabeth Preis, CMO at Anthropologie and Charisse Hughes, SVP, Chief Growth Officer at Kellogg to discuss how they are using EQ to make business decisions, including how they think about AI and lead their teams through change. Former colleagues at Estée Lauder and now friends, Charisse and Elizabeth take us on a journey that will leave you enchanted, inspired, and empowered to lead with your head and heart.
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In this episode,two marketing and digital trailblazers from the same company, Marie Gulin-Merle, Global Vice President of Ads Marketing at Google, and Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Vice President of YouTube Ads Marketing at Google, discuss how AI can enhance a marketer’s competitive advantage. It's an exciting conversation around the possibilities of AI, how to evolve as a marketer, and navigating big life changes.
Anne Marie and Marie had the joy of working together 10 years ago at L’Oreal where they navigated many digital transformations together, including the launch of their try-on app Makeup Genius, before Snapchat AR/VR filters were a thing. They later reconnected when Marie had a position open at Google, and now they are teaming up to reimagine modern advertising for the tech giant.
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In this episode of Visionaries, you will hear from two powerful leaders who share a deep connection that goes beyond the boardroom. Dara Treseder, CMO at Autodesk, and Carla Hassan, Global CMO at JP Morgan Chase, first met at a dinner in NYC at the start of Dara's career. Despite their different backgrounds, they bonded over their shared experiences as immigrant leaders. Carla recalls, "When you are one of the few, you sit together, because you understand each other's experiences." This heartfelt conversation is a testament to what can happen when leaders truly see one another as equals. Join us as we explore how setting a clear vision for the future is bookended by people and potential. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode.
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During our San Francisco Forum at the Autodesk headquarters, we brought together four seasoned marketing veterans to bring insight on balancing innovation, motivation, and uncertainty.
In this special, energizing conversation, Dara Treseder, CMO at Autodesk, Lara Hood Balazs, EVP, CMO, and GM of Strategic Partner Group at Intuit, Nick Drake, VP of Marketing at Google, Taj Alavi, VP, Global Head of Marketing at Spotify, discuss how they are navigating this challenge, despite not having the answers to what the future will hold.
Be sure to check out their 11 Proven Strategies to Motivate Your Team and Foster a Culture of Innovation as well.
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In this episode on Visionaries with Melissa Hobley, the Global CMO at Tinder, and Soyoung Kang, the CMO at eos Products, all 30 minutes are packed with great insights, genuine laughs, real advice, and overall goodness! From “hoo-has” to hook-ups, nothing was off limits!
They share a fearless Challenger Mindset by shedding stigmas and embrace human truths revealed by their communities. Their secret? Tapping into the fresh perspectives of young talent, leaning into the brass, brave, authentic insights, and just going for it!
Enjoy their episode or read the recap here: https://www.marketersthatmatter.com/eos-and-tinder-cmos-shredding-stigmas-embracing-human-truths/
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Marketing can get overcomplicated, fast. But, in this episode on Visionaries, Greg Lyons, CMO of PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA), and Morgan Flatley, Global CMO and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald’s, came together to share their perspectives on the true driver of success: a simplicity mindset.
The two global leaders share how this mindset can have a tremendous internal and external impact. They unpack the importance of fostering a culture of collaboration among their marketing teams through a framework of authenticity, kindness, and bravery.
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Motivating Gen Z within your organization or externally as your consumers can be puzzling, but it’s not impossible. This is one of the most interesting, dynamic and inspirational generations, and marketers need to not only know how to connect with them as consumers, but also work with them. So we invited six incredible speakers to our Forum hosted at Pinterest HQ with a unique points of view:
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The democratization of attention is on the rise, and brands must pay attention to this major shift in media marketing. Advertising is no longer linear, and there are countless ways to target consumers at scale—but what about showing up for the unreachable consumer? In order to stay competitive, it’s important for marketers to explore new media channels and the platforms and partnerships that do this well.
This special episode was recorded from an MTM Forum hosted at Roku’s brand-new headquarters. The NYC marketing community discussed how to reach traditionally unreachable viewers with new options for conversion, including breakthrough video commerce.
The Visionaries on the forefront of this shift are: Dan Robbins, VP, Ad Marketing & Partner Solutions at Roku; Brian Beitler, Founder of Sune and GM Live Shop Ventures LLC; Kalen Thornton, VP Sports, Entertainment & Gaming at PepsiCo; Nick Buzzell, CEO at NBTV Studios & Channels; Suzy Whaley, President at Golf Nation.
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On the 10th anniversary of Marketers That Matter’s founding date, we were privileged to host Martin Luther King III, his wife Arndrea King, and their partner, Craig Kielburger, Founder of Legacy+ and We.org., on the Visionaries Podcast. Nearing the 100th birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Cara France, Founder of Marketers That Matter, moderated a conversation including exciting insights on their efforts to move Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy forward, along with meaningful reflections on how his legacy directly impacted their life.
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With shrinking budgets and short-term expectations, marketing leaders must balance delivering for the business today while investing in the brand for tomorrow. At our recent Forum at the Instacart Headquarters in San Francisco, Laura Jones, CMO of Instacart; Jacqueline Woods, CMO of Teradata; and Nii Addy, CMO of Philo, shared the realities of short-term pressures as well as the silver-lining for marketing leaders. Enjoy this special episode as these CMOs share their insightful examples and real use cases on Driving Brands Through Short-Term Expectations.
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Fandom is more than a term; there’s an incredibly complex art and science to it. In this episode featuring Visionaries, Danielle Lee, President, Warner Music Artist & Fan Experiences at Warner Music Group and Kelley Walton, Head of Brand, Product & Integrated Marketing at Amazon Music, we uncover the power of fandom and how marketers can emphasize the humanity behind a strong creator-fan relationship.
Note: This episode was marked explicit for one use of explicit language at 16:54
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In a world supercharged with countless channel options and new AI technologies like ChatGPT, marketers have to iterate content in multiple formats to tell their stories well. How do the best brand storytellers of our time ensure they “stick the landing” no matter where their content shows up? It requires a marketer who thinks like a scientist and works like an artisan to master non-linear storytelling in our current age.
In this episode, we brought together two Visionaries who encompass this style of marketing on the Visionaries Podcast–David Bornoff, Head of Brand Marketing at DoorDash, and Gene Paek, Global Head of Digital Experience at Hewlett Packard (HP). They help us unpack and provide a framework for the art and science of non-linear storytelling.
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In this special episode of Visionaries Unplugged, we invited Visionaries Daniel Cherry III, SVP & GM at adidas, and Coltrane Curtis, Founder & Managing Partner at Team Epiphany.
These are the type of people you want in your corner if you want to cultivate creativity and courage in your career – they will pour their heart, mind, and strength into your success, as they did in this conversation.
It was a privilege for MTM to host them alongside Kory Marchisotto, CMO at e.l.f. Beauty and President at Keys Soulcare for our first episode of Visionaries Unplugged.
In this conversation, they unpacked how to
Read the full article recap here: https://www.marketersthatmatter.com/cultivating-creativity-courage-in-your-career/
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Do brands have a place in the metaverse? On our first episode of Season 2 of MTM Visionaries of 2023, we hosted Barbara Messing, Chief Marketing & People Experience Officer at Roblox, and Kristin Harrer, Global CMO at Vans. They share about their thriving partnership and why they are seeing massive success. In our conversation, they discussed the value of metaverse, choosing the right partners, knowing your customer, measuring success, and the power of living your brand in new, exciting lanes.
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Every woman needs a good statement piece in their wardrobe. But what if it was a statement piece that flipped the script on how people viewed the relationship between women and money? In this episode on MTM Visionaries, Alice Milligan, CMO at Morgan Stanley, and Rebecca Minkoff, Co-Founder & Designer of Female Founder Collective at Rebecca Minkoff, talk about how they brought that symbol to life through their partnership. The sustainably sourced Banker Bag 2.0 was birthed, and after selling out almost three times over, it’s clear that this message empowered many women through fashion and fearlessness. The data has been noted loud and clear that, yes, women can manage money, and they can do it ethically and fashionably.
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What elements transform a startup into a successful legacy brand? According to Marvin Chow, VP of Global Marketing at Google, and Mayur Gupta, CMO at Kraken, it’s about credibility, collaboration, and creativity. Leaders who demonstrate these values have the framework for turnkey success. But integral leaders like Marvin and Mayur, who have experienced their share of startup success stories, take pride that their knowledge and company missions have the potential to bring freedom, equity, and accessibility to all.
In this episode, they talk about their journey of revolutionary innovation, how they have masterfully blended the worlds of product, engineering, and advertising, and the exciting challenge of digging out user needs behind cutting-edge technology.
Every episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every week and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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We are excited to share a very special episode of the panel discussion we recently hosted at Pinterest Headquarters, Pulling Back to Push Ahead, to answer the question many marketing leaders are asking: How do marketing leaders face mounting economic pressures and adjust strategies to sustain the turbulent times ahead? We invited guests Jeffrey Katzenberg, Founding Partner at WndrCo and former CEO of DreamWorks; Katie Couric, Award-Winning Journalist and Co-founder at Katie Couric Media; Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley North America at Mars; and Bill Ready, CEO at Pinterest to dismantle this challenging topic and create solutions for the marketing industry. You can also find a recap of the panel and pursuant CMO discussion on Forbes.
This special episode was recorded from a recent in person event, however, every other episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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In this episode on MTM Visionaries, Marketers That Matter invited two top marketing leaders – who know the art of personalization through and through – to discuss how they enhance a traveler’s experience: Tim Mapes, SVP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Delta Air Lines, and Peggy Roe, Global Officer, Customer Experience, Loyalty & New Ventures at Marriott Bonvoy. In this conversation, Tim and Peggy expand on how they augment efficient and ingenious solutions to their consumers’ pain points, reimagining customer loyalty through partnerships their consumers already love and personalization that works.
Every episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every week and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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Evolving your campaign strategy during times of crisis, cultural moments, and emerging tech can be especially challenging, so we invited top marketing leaders to answer the question many are asking: what is the framework for successful campaigns?
In this special episode recorded from the NYC MTM Forum held at the NFL Headquarters, Tim Ellis, the CMO of NFL; Danielle Lee, President of Warner Music Artist and Fan Experiences; Craig Brommers, CMO, American Eagle Outfitters, and Ashley Rosebrook, Chief Creative Officer, e.l.f. Beauty will discuss how to capture consumers’ attention across increasingly fragmented channels and leverage emerging tech and insights to create campaigns that break through the noise.
This special episode was recorded from a recent in person event, however, every other episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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Athleticism may have more transferable skills than some would believe. In this episode, friends and former colleagues, Kalen Thornton, the CMO of Gatorade, and Nikki Neuburger, the Chief Brand Officer of lululemon, share how their backgrounds as professional athletes shaped how they lead their marketing teams today – working with purpose towards a common goal. Both brands they serve are rooted in their passion for building healthy consumer relationships, culture, and connectivity. In this episode, you will hear how these Visionaries inspire their consumers and team members to be the best versions of themselves, and how personal purpose can drive business success.
Every episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every week and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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How do you stay oriented, reach company goals, cast a clear vision, and build a thorough case that makes stakeholders comfortable following along? During the Marketers That Matter Forum, hosted by Snap, Inc. at the LA Headquarters, six top marketing leaders from various categories talked about the “Now, Next, New” framework. They broke down what it is, how this tool can be applied to brands of all categories, and how to organize new technology, countless channel options, and innovative thinking into a strategy that works.
Today's special Visionaries episode features Kenny Mitchell, CMO of Snap Inc, Angelic Vendette Global Head of Marketing of Alo Yoga, Kristin Patrick EVP and CMO of Claire's, Sadira Furlow CMO of Happy Money, Mike Cessario Co-Founder & CEO of Liquid Death Mountain Water, and Fabiola Torres CMO of Pepsi Energy!
This special episode was recorded from a recent in person event, however, every other episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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Have you ever asked the question why update your brand identity or what constitutes the business case? On one hand, having a top-performing brand is essential for high-performance marketing; on the other hand, as markets evolve, technologies emerge, and firms adjust their strategic intentions and go-to-market programs, the requirements for brand performance are subject to change.
We invited Laura Jones, CMO at Instacart, Stephen Root, VP Intuit Brand Marketing at Intuit, and Ricky Engelberg, CMO at Vistaprint, to the Marketers That Matter Forum held at Intuit’s Silicon Valley headquarters to discuss the critical topic of the impact of brand identity, and how they each navigated their recent brand transformation. Enjoy this special recap of the conversation.
This special episode was recorded from a recent in person event, however, every other episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every Tuesday at 9 AM PT and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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With many channel options for consumers to choose from today, it is imperative that brands continuously transform to meet their consumers where they are, when they want and how they want. Deirdre Findlay, Global CMO & Head of Consumer Revenue at Condé Nast, and Brian Irving, VP of Global Marketing at Meta Reality Labs, recently joined us on MTM Visionaries to discuss Transforming the Future of Experiences and Connections. Brian and Deirdre share an innate ability to engage their consumers from the water's shallow end into deeper connections made possible through technology and novel strategies. Through their efforts, they are proving how impactful transformation can be and how much more there is to explore.
Every episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every Tuesday at 9 AM PT and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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Gender inequality and the widening pay gap are not due to a lack of awareness; hundreds of global leaders have redundantly vocalized the worldwide disparity of women. The problem lies in inaction and uncertainty of where to begin. Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, and Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder of We Are All Human, have committed their life’s work to closing the gap and helping all women rightfully climb to the top of the workplace. They believe when you empower women, you empower the world. This is one conversation you don't want to miss!
Every episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every Tuesday at 9 AM PT and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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How do long-serving brands continue to resonate and grow despite modern-day fragmented marketing channels? Ultimately, it all points back to the marketers who see themselves as community champions and are willing to disrupt themselves to stay agile. In our conversation with Lara Balazs, EVP, CMO, and GM of Strategic Partner Group of Intuit, and Doug Martin, Chief Brand and Disruptive Growth Officer of General Mills, they discussed how they build resilient communities that stand the test of time. From brand identity transformation to doing global good, these purpose-driven marketing leaders show how to grow brands and communities with intentionality.
Every episode is recorded from MTM’s Live Visionaries Webinar hosted by Nadine Dietz, EVP of 24 Seven and GM of Marketers That Matter. "Visionaries" originally airs live from zoom every Tuesday at 9 AM PT and is brought to you in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Our parent company, 24 Seven, specializes in helping you find exceptional marketing and creative talent for your teams. To learn more, click here.
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a CMO, or what the CMO of the future will be? Fueled by a passion for the marketing industry and a desire to see aspiring marketing leaders succeed, Lara Balazs, EVP, CMO, and GM of the Strategic Partner Group at Intuit, and Vineet Mehra, CMO of Chime, share the skill sets and mindset required for this important role, and how to develop emerging talent to be modern CMOs. This special episode was recorded from the recent Marketers That Matter Summit held at Intuit Headquarters in Silicon Valley.
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At Marketers That Matter’s recent summit hosted by Intuit in Silicon Valley, top marketers came together to tackle tough questions about the future of everything, such as, how to market to a new generation with strict standards, and more.
To help guide the conversation, Sara Mascall, SVP of The Wall Street Journal, moderated an incredible panel titled, “The Future of Everything.” Three top marketing leaders took the stage to share how they are staying relevant in a world that seems to shift by the minute. Kristin Patrick, EVP and CMO of Claire’s, strives to bring brands into the future and maintain their status as household names beyond the confines of brick-and-mortar storefronts. Suzanne Kounkel, CMO of Deloitte, utilizes creativity and collaboration to keep customers happy and businesses growing. Ravi Kandikonda, SVP of Marketing at Zillow Group, aims to deliver personalized, data-driven marketing solutions that help make a home a reality for more people. All three represent the future of marketing and share their framework for success in this special episode.
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The marketing leaders of tomorrow have a profound responsibility: to show up as humans, to listen, and act on what they’ve heard in a meaningful way. According to Heidi Browning, CMO at the National Hockey League, and Julian Duncan, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at the Houston Rockets, effective listening allows you to accurately reflect the voice of your customers back to them, tell stories that resonate, and create customer-centric experiences. In our conversation, they share how listening, especially as a leader, does not come without vulnerability. However, it can be the power that creates the next best-selling product, the everlasting campaign, the record-breaking fiscal year, and better yet, representation of the people they serve and what drives them.
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While traditional social apps tend to leave people feeling more isolated, Taj Alavi, Global Head of Marketing at Spotify, and Andréa Mallard, CMO of Pinterest, are committed to doing the opposite. They are two of the industry’s top women leaders and, through their brands, create interactive and inspirational connections for their users by considering how their product adds “benefit to self” in everything they do. In our conversation, they share stories of how they motivate their consumers and teams into action, develop creative confidence, make room for playful discovery, and dream big for the future. They also touch on the core experiences that helped shape their careers and the importance of becoming close friends with their C-Suite counterparts (especially the Chief Product Officer).
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Twenty years ago, Fernando Machado, CMO of Activision Blizzard, and Marcel Marcondes, Global CMO of Anheuser-Busch InBev, would be in disbelief if they knew the hours they spent playing video games and clinking beers early together would contribute to nearly 300 Cannes Lions awards combined. Cheering each other along the way, these long-time friends have developed into inspirational marketing leaders. In our conversation, they talk about the evolution of their friendship, how to know when a brand needs to evolve, and elements that have strengthened and improved their brand’s performance with creativity at the heart of everything they do.
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Jeff Curry, VP of Marketing and Communications of Lucid Motors, a new luxury EV (Electric Vehicle) company, is disrupting the automotive industry by meeting tech-savvy customers primarily through digital doors, experiences, and more. Jabari Hearn, SVP of Marketing and Entertainment at Westbrook, a media company founded by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, is disrupting the old ways of advertising with branded content production. These two brands are establishing groundbreaking, future-focused marketing methods that delight their consumers like never before.
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What happens when a global powerhouse like Google and a speedy physical and digital racing team like McLaren Racing join forces? Nick Drake, VP of Marketing at Google, and Louise McEwen, Executive Director of Brand & Marketing at McLaren Racing, are driving an exceptional culture of innovation within their teams and together as partners. They share how they are thinking about marketing today, strategies for tomorrow, and what makes an ideal partnership for worldwide impact.
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True inclusion and accurate representation in marketing go far beyond making statements and checking off boxes. For maximum economic growth, businesses must invest in multicultural representation across the marketing ecosystem. Kimberly Evans Paige, CMO of BET, and Steven Wolfe Pereira, the new Chief Business Officer of 3Pas Studios and Chairman of Encantos, share their insights on positioning your business for the greatest return on investment, influence, and impact by embracing diversity as the most vital asset.
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Visionaries and CMOs, Tariq Hassan of McDonald’s USA and Melissa Grady Dias of Cadillac, share much in common, from the genesis of their careers, to how they approach their work. They were both named by Forbes on the “Entrepreneurial CMO List of 2022”, and their alma mater, Northwestern, recently inducted them into the Hall of Fame of the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program, which is at the forefront of culture and data-led marketing. In our conversation, Melissa and Tariq reflect on how they can finally put theories into practice since the technology and data have caught up, enabling Cadillac and McDonald’s USA to remain iconic brands.
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In our recent conversation on MTM (Marketers That Matter) Visionaries, iconic CMOs, Deborah Wahl of General Motors and Linda Boff of General Electric share how they lead global brands through energy-conserving and life-saving transformation. These visionaries are translating technology into human connection for the sake of global health. Between GM’s aspirations for an accessible and all-electric future, and GE’s vision for sustainable aviation, healthcare, and energy, these two brands are taking on the world with inspiring innovations.
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Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, CMO of DoorDash knows that to delight fans of cuisine, culture, and sports, his team must create all-inclusive experiences. The “Participatory Era” requires multi-faceted talent and teams who can produce customer-focused, fun, relevant, and metrics-driven content. In this conversation, Kofi discusses the collaborative campaign with the NBA, “The Greatest Order of all Time (GOOAT),” and how to foster cultures of innovation that nurture large-scale innovation.
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Lee Applbaum, CMO of Wheels Up, and Jason Brown, CMO of NTWRK, are two Visionaries leading brands at the heart of the experience economy. Through innovative marketing strategy, technology, and partnerships, they are creating never-seen-before experiences by making exclusive and out-of-reach offerings accessible and inclusive for all to enjoy. Wheels Up is changing the world of private aviation into a platform that connects flyers to private aircraft, and NTWRK is changing the world of commerce by allowing the consumer to engage virtually with creators and designers.
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Musa Tariq, CMO of GoFundMe, and Maryam Banikarim, (former) Head of Marketing of Nextdoor, are leading brands that empower communities to drive change by equipping and utilizing technology to connect people. GoFundMe is made up of over 400 employees globally, and NextDoor consists of more than 900 employees across the world. Musa and Maryam share stories that reflect the kindness of humanity, the difference between marketing products and community, and how their platforms were lifelines for those suffering from the pandemic and recent gun violence.
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Perhaps Generation Z has bewildered you. In that case, there’s no one better to listen to than Kory Marchisotto, the CMO of e.l.f. Beauty, and Craig Brommers, the CMO of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO), discuss how they have earned the hearts of Gen Z with fearlessness, authenticity, and genuine connection. Rather than keeping their strategies to themselves, they share how to think about Gen Z and several innovative ways to connect with them in the Metaverse.
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Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer of Pepsi, and Stephanie McMahon, Co-CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (at the time of this interview, Stephanie was CBO), are modern marketing experts unafraid to explore the future of media. In this conversation, they discuss the success of WWE’s WrestleMania and Pepsi brand’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and share how to navigate the ever-changing world of media and content marketing. These visionaries are seeing massive success because they are testing and learning new strategies within the worlds of fragmentation, streaming, mobile, Web3, and the NFT market and consistently producing impactful content.
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Tim Ellis, CMO of the NFL, and Kenny Mitchell, CMO of Snap, share how they leverage the new (augmented) reality within their smash partnership, earning wins for NFL, Snap, the players, the teams, and most importantly, the fans! This partnership works because Snap and NFL are willing to meet the Snapchat generation where they are by utilizing AR as tools to create remarkable moments across an array of screens. These leaders understand the balance of fun and candid content because social media, at its root, is more than entertainment; it’s community building. Read full article.
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