The CMO Podcast

Linda Boff wears many hats at GE (General Electric). She is their Chief Marketing and Communication Officer, VP of Learning & Culture, and President of the GE Foundation. GE is a 128-year old company that creates products in the fields of aviation, healthcare technology, renewable energy & power, additive manufacturing, and more. 

In this conversation, Linda talks about how her love of art and life fuels her creativity at GE. She also talks about GE's ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19 and how they are rising to the challenge.

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David Kidder is the co-founder and CEO of Bionic which is a company that helps large businesses scale and staff just like a startup. The first time David came on the podcast we spoke about how Bionic's Growth OS tool helps established companies and organizations think like entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.

During this episode of Leadership During Crisis David shares how Bionic is helping big companies drive innovation during these times. David also talks about the momentum there is for companies to reach people using unconventional ways, and how now is the time to lead with empathy while thinking outside the box to reach people.

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Michelle Harmon-Madsen is the CMO of AccuWeather, a media company that provides commercial weather forecasting services around the globe. AccuWeather helps 1.5 billion people around the globe get their weather forecast. Talk about trial by fire, Michelle began her position right as the COVID-19 crisis began affecting the United States. She does not recommend starting a new job during a pandemic, but this challenge really put her skills to the test, and she doles out a lot of wisdom in this episode.

In this conversation, Michelle tells Jim how she acted quickly to integrate herself into the company's culture, and how she acted swiftly and respectfully when things started moving fast. She also discusses how AccuWeather is a company that is built on innovation, and how that initiative is integral to the company's culture and purpose. 

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Michelle Peluso is the SVP Digital Sales & Chief Marketing Officer at IBM. In this conversation, Michelle talks about how IBM is stepping up to the challenge of helping major companies and first responders deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of companies rely on big blue for their technical support, logistics, and AI, and Michelle is ensuring that this support is not disrupted.

This is the second time Michelle has joined the CMO Podcast, and If you heard her first episode it was all about the importance for brands to be agile and to pivot when needed. Michelle discusses how IBM's own agility put them in the position to be able to pivot as the pandemic altered every aspect of their business.

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Jocelyn Wong is the former CMO of the Lowes company, having been with the brand for the last 3 years. Before that, she was also the CMO of Family Dollar and a VP in the marketing department for Safeway. Jocelyn’s career started in R&D but shortly after, she found her calling in marketing.

In this conversation, Jocelyn shares how her life started on one path and changed to another. How change is consistent, and the best ways to embrace it and pivot to your next move. This conversation is brimming with information about how to create purpose for your brand, how to make your next move, and how to enjoy yourself while trying to plan your next adventure.

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Alex Josephson is the Global Head of Twitter Next, which is a Twitter's brand strategy team that consults companies and brands on the best ways to use Twitter for their campaigns. 

In this episode, of our Leadership During Crisis series, Alex shares how he is helping brands pivot their messaging during the pandemic, and shares Twitter's strategy to sharing relevant information during this crisis. 

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Matthew Anderson is the CMO of Roku one of the most popular manufacturers of streaming set top boxes and Smart TV operating systems. Matthew has been the CMO of Roku since 2013 and has overseen the growth of Roku by creating a purpose-driven software for streaming content and a platform for advertisers to reach consumers. In this conversation, Matthew talks about how his hopscotch career path helped him shape his leadership, how he views what the consumers want to create the best product for everybody, and the advice James Murdoch gave him to help his outlook on the media landscape. 

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In our first episode of 'Leadership During Crisis,' Jim invites AB InBev's CMO Pedro Earp back on the show to talk about the initiatives they are taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with being the CMO of AB InBev, Pedro also oversees AB InBev's growth and innovation group ZX Ventures.

In this conversation, Pedro talks about how the pandemic incidentally helped his team become more streamlined, how now is the time to focus on people and the ways every brand can help their consumers. They also discuss the lasting effects this will have on the way AB InBev works. 

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Kate Huyett is the Chief Marketing Officer at Bombas, an apparel brand best known for their socks. Not only does Bombas make some of the best socks (and now shirts), but for every item of clothing purchased, an article of clothing is donated to a community in need. 

In this conversation, Kate talks about her journey from leaving a secure job at Goldman Sachs to be one of the first hires at Bombas. Kate shares her advice for those who are looking to change careers to chase their dreams, how Bombas' purpose led to its success and how she plans to grow the company while maintaining its core values.

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Jenny Avallon Lewis is the head of Marketing, North America at Uber. The premiere rideshare company and one of the first companies to start the gig economy, Jenny has been with Uber for almost six years. She has been at Uber for 2/3's of its existence.

In this conversation, Jim and Jenny talk about how COVID-19 is affecting Uber's business and their drivers, and also how Uber is helping their communities and the countries they operate in. They also talk about how Uber is discovering its voice as a brand, and how to be different in a crowded marketplace. 

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