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Album 6 Track 9 - Cool, Calm, & Connected w/Katie Casey

What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have family in the building today! Katie Casey is bringing her insights and experience from her love of Notre Dame (her alma mater), athleticism and competition, to marketing and brand in companies we know you've heard of - Walgreens and Hyatt. 

Buckle up and get ready for some introspective work and inspiration along the way. 

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Sometimes you have to start by looking within
• How are you connecting to those around you?
• Making yourself indispensable is key.
• Stay calm and cool in situations AND don't be afraid to ask for help
• What are your anchors in life? 

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 27 - Navigating Marketing with Relationships, Resilience, and Agility w/Kelly Flatow

From client side to agency and back again, our guest today is one who prioritizes relationships and resiliency in her work and it has (and will continue to) taken her far in her career. 
She's worked for Forbes giants to campaigns you've most likely seen from NBA and Live Nation. Kelly Flatow is an extraordinary marketer and an even great person at her core. 
She is bringing nuggets and jew-els of her time growing her career, the things she's learned, and things she hopes you'll learn. 

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Are you prioritizing relationships in your life? 
• Bumps in the road will come. How you handle it is the important part. 
• Do your homework & accept multiple perspectives.
• Be a servant of relationships, results, and retelling.

NOTES:
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Album 6 Track 8 - Impatiently Patient in the Pursuit w/Dan Ali

What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have Dan Ali in the virtual building today and he has brought the energy! He is an incredible entrepreneur with life lessons, or jew-els as we like to call them, that you don't want to miss. Whether you are currently in brand/marketing or thinking of starting your own business, Dan is sharing his experience and passion with us that will propel you forward in your thinking! 

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Don't be afraid to try different things until you find what lights you up
• How are you paying it forward? 
• The importance of mentorship with someone who gets you.
• Don't just start the business and dump all your money into it - really understand the business mechanics
• What does it look like to be patiently impatient in the pursuit of success?

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Album 6 Track 7 - What's Poppin? AI: Behind the Bot

What’s happening Brand Nerds?! Today, we are diving deep into AI, and we brought an expert to the virtual building - there is no one better we could bring to you, other than Seth Greenberg. 

Seth is a veteran Brand Nerd and a super successful tech CMO, most recently with Veritone, a one-stop shop for an organization's AI needs.

If you've ever wondered about AI (and you should), you don't want to miss today's show. 

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Album 6 Track 6 - Outwit & Grit w/Folayo Lasaki

What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have the fabulously talented and insightful, Folayo Lasaki in the virtual building today. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, her thoughtful approach to her work, and jew-els that will make you think about how you're viewing your life and career. A time you don't want to miss. Let's dive right in!

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Outwit or Grit to Exceed Your Objectives
• Failure is an Opportunity for Feedback
• Simplification.
• 90% on the stuff that matters. 10% on the rest.
• Speak Up.

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Album 6 Track 5 - What’s Poppin? Brand Nerds’ 2024 Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up

We are back with another Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up with DC, LT, and Jeff. The commercials are a much-anticipated part of the Super Bowl, and there are many things to consider when deciding if a brand's ad was a hit or a flop. Join us to learn about the guys' favorite ads for this year's Super Bowl and the ones that missed the mark. 

We'd love to hear about your favorite ad or what you thought of the ones mentioned on the show today. Hop on over to our social channels to drop your thoughts and perspectives on the ads you saw during this year's game. 

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Album 6 Track 4 - What's Poppin? The Super Bowl & Swifties

What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a special episode of What's Poppin' right on time for the Super Bowl! 
We know that if you watched the AFC Championship or scrolled social media lately you've come across the Chiefs and Taylor Swift, a merging of sports and entertainment. 
We are diving into the much-talked-about couple - from a brand perspective. 

NOTES/MENTIONS:
Someone Clocked How Little Screen Time Taylor Swift Got During Chiefs-Ravens Game by Lynette Rice

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger: ‘The world is not driven by greed, it’s driven by envy’ by Tom Huddleston Jr.
Charlie Munger | Envy and Comparing are dangerous by Denis Bischof
9 Times Taylor Swift Crushed 2023 by Monica Mercuri

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REMIX: Album 5 Track 31 - Lyrics, Levitation, & Love w/Maegan Moguel

Hey Brand Nerds! Today's show is grounding us in the true power of being human and leading with that in our work. Get ready to hear from Maegan Moguel (pronounced Mee-gel) and her incredible background as she discusses how she worked her way up, all while staying true to herself and giving back to her community along the way. 

She currently serves as Senior Manager, Culture Marketing for a brand you may have heard of...Red Bull. She is giving us our wings and inspiration through her stories of victory and F-Ups. 

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Reflect on who has helped you & Pay It Forward
• You can teach skills; not personality
• Finding the balance of prioritizing people and work
• Stay True To Yourself

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Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew Springate

What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a thought-provoking leader in the virtual building today, who is behind the marketing of possibly your favorite, highly successful drink, Dr. Pepper, Andrew Springate. 

Andrew comes from a family of educators and brings that curiosity and continuous learning to his career. From his days at Coca Cola, with hosts DC and LT, throughout his career, he's bringing stories and lessons to our show today. One of the transformative leaders of the Sprite rebranding to his work for Keurig Dr. Pepper, Andrew continues to make incredible strides in his work and is a trusted colleague along the way. 

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Take time to appreciate the hard workers around you
• Thinking Unconventionally
• Be someone who gets stuff done
• The importance of team chemistry
• How are you a part of the next needed solution?

NOTES:
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REMIX: Album 5 Track 22 – Head of International at Zoom, Abe Smith – Care-Driven Leadership w/Global Impact

Today's a special episode, as we are bringing the Head of International of a platform we use to bring this show to you - Zoom!
We can assume almost all of you have used Zoom at one point or another, especially throughout the pandemic. We are getting an inside look at the care-driven leadership within Zoom and how the impact was made through the pandemic and beyond.

As DC said in today's episode, you'll want to listen to it from start to finish.

Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:

• Who are your people? Who you are surrounded by is important.
• In 20 years, will what you do today be the right thing?
• Marketing can look like experiencing the product. Creating a memorable marketing encounter. 
• It's not about work-life balance; it's about holistic balance
• Abe's a Disciple of Humanity...let's break down how. 

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