Marketing Vanguard

Therabody’s CMO on Why Every Brand MUST Have a Differentiating Asset


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In the latest episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast, we welcome John Solomon, CMO at Therabody, for a revealing conversation on transforming a single-product company into a diversified wellness ecosystem through marketing. Listen in for John’s tried-and-tested strategic frameworks that have enabled Therabody to expand while maintaining brand integrity and consumer trust. This conversation emphasizes the importance of investing in a differentiating asset that makes your brand a stand-out in its segment. 


What You'll Learn:

  • How to define and defend distinctive assets while protecting your brand's unique visual and functional properties
  • Why the four-year CMO tenure marks a critical inflection point and how to pace your 4 years in the role 
  • The "science-first differentiation" strategy for crowded categories
  • How to reframe messaging from adjectives like "speeds and feeds" to tangible consumer outcomes
  • The partnership-as-distribution model to reach new audiences
  • Why entertainment partnerships require risk framework conversations with stakeholders


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