The CMO Podcast

Gail Tifford is the Chief Brand Officer at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), a scientifically proven program for weight loss and wellness with digital, in-person and virtual workshops, along with personal coaching solutions to help people meet their goals. Before joining WW in 2018, Gail held multiple positions at Unilever and was VP of Strategic Partnerships at MTV Networks/Viacom.

In this conversation, Gail talks about how she helped WW transform from a weight loss company into a lifestyle brand. She shares the insights Oprah gave her when she joined the company. Plus, she talks about her very first meeting with WW's President and CEO Mindy Grossman. This episode offers great takeaways about how to both build a strong culture and how to change a brand's image.

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Aimee Johnson is the Chief Marketing Officer at Zillow Group, an American online real estate marketplace company with the mission to give people the power to unlock life’s next chapter.

Aimee Johnson joined Zillow Group in November 2018. Previously, she was at Starbucks for over 14 years—starting as Director of Coffee Strategy and Innovation and working her way up to SVP of Digital Customer Experiences. Among many of her accomplishments at Starbucks, she grew the loyalty program from 2 million to over 14 million customers and drove a minimum of 33% incremental growth year over year.

In this conversation, Aimee talks about Zillow's new mission, their pandemic traffic and how she is leading their marketing efforts.

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Linda Lee is the Chief Marketing Officer of Meals & Beverages at Campbell Soup Company. This 152-year-old diversified, "Mmm, Mmm Good" food company generates about $8.7 billion in sales. 

In this conversation, Linda talks about her unique career path. With a degree in chemical engineering, she began as an engineer and went on to hold several marketing positions at companies like General Mills, Mondelēz International and more. Linda talks about how her background as a scientist helped shape her practices as a marketer. She also dives into the importance of focus when it comes to marketing goals and how she and her team use that to their advantage.

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Fara Howard is the Chief Marketing Officer at GoDaddy. GoDaddy is the world’s largest online services platform with 20 million customers, 80 million-plus domain names and about 9,000 employees. Before joining GoDaddy, Fara worked with brands like Amazon, Vans, Dell, Gatorade, and more!

In this conversation, Fara gives us a masterclass on the tenets of creating a first-class in-house creative agency, and how brands should play into the content. She also talks about the benefits of external partners in an internal agency and why experimentation matters.

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Michele Ghee is the CEO of Ebony and Jet, the iconic and storied Black magazines that were launched by Chicago publisher John H. Johnson about 75 years ago. Over the past 20 years, she has been an executive with The Weather Channel, A&E Television, CNN, BET, and William Morris Endeavor. Michele has been at the helm of Ebony and Jet for a few months now. The new owners of the brand are former NBA player Junior Bridgeman and his family—and they have big plans in store. 

In this conversation, Michele covers a lot of topics, including how she builds and manages teams. She discusses how she is living her purpose as the CEO of these brands and the exciting challenge of bringing these brands to life using modern channels. 

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Jed Berger is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at American sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker Inc. With approximately 3,000 retail stores in 27 countries, the company oversees a portfolio of brands such as Champs, EastBay, SideStep and Kids Foot Locker.

In this conversation, Jed talks about what he does not like about marketing these days and why the best approach to marketing lies in storytelling. Jed also talks about how his diverse career path as an entrepreneur trained him to be a better marketer and stay ahead of trends.

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Corey Maynard is the CMO of Ooni Pizza Ovens, the fast-growing brand that created the category of portable backyard pizza ovens and has since expanded into other pizza-making tools and equipment. Before joining Ooni in 2020, Corey was the CMO of the popular cooler and drinkware company YETI.

In this conversation, Corey discusses what it's like to lead a marketing team for brands that are experiencing growth at an extraordinary rate. He also talks about how marketing has evolved among the wake of privacy concerns and how it pays to be smart and creative during these times. 

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Dipti Kachru is the Chief Marketing Officer of U.S. Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Dipti was born in India and later moved to the United States. She has been working in financial services since 2008, when she joined Oppenheimer Funds, before moving to JPMorgan Chase & Co. in 2011. 

In this conversation, Dipti talks about what it is like to have a great marketer for a boss. She also reflects on the challenges that come with being a marketer for financial services and wealth management. Although it is challenging, Dipti is finding success when it comes to attracting millennial investors by redefining what "wealth" means. 

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John Galloway is the Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer at the fan-favorite 95-year-old chocolate brand Godiva. John began his marketing career at public relations firm Burson-Marsteller, which began a journey to work on brands such as Miller beer, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, and more!

In this conversation, John talks about how Godiva is bridging the gap between luxury and accessibility. John also discusses how his mentors have shaped him as a leader and why it is important to have loyalty to the brand you work for, especially when you are off the clock.

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Sophie Bambuck is the Chief Marketing Officer at Everlane, which is a clothing brand that differentiates itself on a concept it calls “Radical Transparency.” That means showing the consumer the costs and business practices associated with the company’s products. Sophie is Everlane's first-ever Chief Marketing Officer in the company's 11-year history. 

Before joining Everlane as their first CMO, Sophie held marketing positions at Nike including the VP of Global Brand Marketing. Along with multiple roles at Nike she also served as the VP&CMO of Converse. In this conversation, Sophie talks about the hard decisions she has had to make on her journey as a CMO. She also talks about a brand vs product company, and why Nike is the best education for a marketer.

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