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In this episode, MJ Carroll, Brand Director at HEST, unpacks the tension every marketer faces: How much control do you keep, and how much do you let your community shape your brand? We dive into what happens when you hand over creative control, why tension between brand and performance is healthy, and how HEST has built a passionate community by focusing on comfort, connection, and consistency. MJ also shares what she’s learned about content, team dynamics, and why she believes experiential events still have a powerful role in brand building.
About:This podcast is produced by Port Side, a creative production studio. We help brands that move, create strategy-led, emotionally charged video campaigns
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In this episode, MJ Carroll, Brand Director at HEST, unpacks the tension every marketer faces: How much control do you keep, and how much do you let your community shape your brand? We dive into what happens when you hand over creative control, why tension between brand and performance is healthy, and how HEST has built a passionate community by focusing on comfort, connection, and consistency. MJ also shares what she’s learned about content, team dynamics, and why she believes experiential events still have a powerful role in brand building.
About:This podcast is produced by Port Side, a creative production studio. We help brands that move, create strategy-led, emotionally charged video campaigns
Enjoy this episode and discover other resources below:
Insight Deck | Want 20 of our favorite insights shared on the show?
Booklist | Here's our curated list of recommended books over the years.
LinkedIn | Join the conversation and share ideas with other industry peers.
Apple Podcast | Want to help us out? Leave us a review on Apple.
Guest List | Have a Guest in Mind? Share them with us here.
Patreon | Want to support us financially?
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