Marketing Vanguard

Welcome to a special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast recorded at Brand Week 2024 in Phoenix. Today, Jenny speaks with Jackie Jantos, Chief Marketing Officer at Hinge, the dating app designed to be deleted. Jackie shares her personal journey with online dating, highlights Hinge's mission to foster intentional relationships, and discusses their unique approach to connecting with Gen Z. With insights from her diverse background and leadership philosophy, Jackie emphasizes the importance of authenticity and social impact in marketing. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation about the evolving dating landscape and how brands can make a meaningful difference!

If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

The most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.

Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.

That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.

Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

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Welcome to another special Greatest Hits episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Mauro Porcini, SVP and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo, to discuss the vital role of design in corporate innovation. Mauro shares his insights on how design creates value for consumers, the difference between design and creativity, and the importance of collaboration across disciplines. He also discusses his experience redesigning the Pepsi brand and the transformative potential of AI in enhancing design. Tune in for a captivating conversation that explores how design thinking can drive success in large organizations!

If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

The most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.

Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.

That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.

Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

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Welcome to another special Greatest Hits episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Tim Ellis, NFL's EVP and CMO. Tim delves into the league's digital growth and its strategies for reaching diverse audiences. He highlights the importance of authentic partnerships with creators, the NFL's cultural integration in marketing, and their focus on social issues like mental health and anti-bullying. He also discusses upcoming Super Bowl ads and the league's international expansion efforts, including initiatives in Ghana. Tim also expresses enthusiasm for the NFL’s future as a more inclusive global brand.

If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

The most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.

Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.

That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.

Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

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Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Marc Speichert, Chief Commercial Officer at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Join us as Marc shares his view on the importance of leading with empathy and care, how marketing leaders drive business growth, his enthusiasm for diving into and often creating new roles, and how delivering unscripted and unexpected acts of value creates “electric” experiences for Four Seasons guests.

If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

The most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.

Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.

That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.

Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

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Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Jennifer Halloran, CMO and Head of Marketing and Brand at MassMutual. Join us as we discuss the evolving role of CMOs as visionary business leaders who drive innovation and growth at their companies. Jennifer shares insights on the challenges of building awareness in a highly segmented market and emphasizes the importance of connecting with consumers and understanding their needs. She highlights the shift towards digital marketing and the performance metrics that impact growth.

If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

The most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.

Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.

That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.

Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

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Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Claudine Patel, Head of Brand and Innovation, North America at Opella. Opella is the new name for Sanofi's Consumer Healthcare Business Unit. Sanofi itself is the world's sixth-largest pharmaceutical and healthcare company and is headquartered in Paris, France.

They discuss how Sanofi’s brands like Allegra, Dulcolax, and Gold Bond simplify science to make healthier living accessible. Claudine reflects on her career journey across consumer products and healthcare, highlighting the transferable skills between industries. The conversation touches on the importance of cultural relevance, resilience, collaboration in marketing, and the need for open discussions about failure. Claudine shares her leadership insights and highlights the value of empowering teams to take calculated risks.

If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards

The most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.

Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.

That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.

Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny connects with Rei Inamoto, who is the Founding Partner at I&CO, a global innovation firm that helps brands navigate change. Rei has been named in Creativity Magazine’s annual “Creativity 50” as well as one of “the Top 25 Most Creative People in Advertising” by Forbes Magazine. He is one of the most influential individuals in the marketing and creative industry today.

Rei shares his experience growing up as an identical twin and how it shaped his creative career. He talks about his roles at R/GA and the birth of the digital era in the late 90s. He also discusses the role of brand-side marketers in pushing agencies to embrace new technologies and the rise of the creator economy. Rei emphasizes the importance of experimentation and caution when it comes to using artificial intelligence in marketing. He also highlights how brands like Nike and Apple face challenges in maintaining their inspirational creativity.

If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

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Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny connects with Melody Lee, CMO of Mercedes Benz USA, where she oversees brand positioning, marketing strategy, and execution to ensure long-term growth and profitability for the Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States.

Melody recounts her journey from growing up in Texas with immigrant parents to her diverse career across various industries before joining Mercedes Benz. She highlights the emotional connection people have with cars and Mercedes Benz's strategy to remain aspirational for all consumers. Melody discusses the importance of brand relevance, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and her approach to leadership, likening it to protecting and enabling her team. She also reflects on the risks she took during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and admires Wen Zhou’s commitment to equity.

If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

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Welcome to this special greatest hits episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. It’s a pleasure to welcome Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and Founding President - Healthcare Business at Mastercard. Raja is a transformation leader with substantial senior management experience across different geographies around the world. He has managed large-scale businesses at Fortune 500 companies across financial services, consumer-packaged goods, and healthcare, including at Unilever, Citigroup, Anthem, and Mastercard.

Raja shares his journey from environmental engineering to marketing and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning. He discusses the evolving role of CMOs, the need for collaboration with other executives, and the balance between innovation and driving business results. Raja also highlights the importance of both creativity and logic in marketing and challenges the outdated marketing curriculum in business schools. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Raja's experience and expertise.

If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

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Welcome to this special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast recorded at the Cannes Festival of Creativity. It’s a pleasure to welcome Gabrielle Wesly, CMO and Senior VP of Marketing at Mars Wrigley North America. Gabrielle is an experienced brand and general management professional with 20 years of experience in consumer and private-label CPG.

Join us as we discuss marketing, innovation, and creativity in the CPG industry. We explore the balance between performance marketing and building brand equity, leveraging creative content from creators, and amplifying ideas with technology. Gabrielle also touches on the importance of consumer obsession at brands and creators' influence in marketing. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from industry leaders!

Stream the new episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or find it on Spotify.

If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

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