This Modern Brand

Barkley’s Jason Parks and Jen Mazi dive into the evolution of an iconic brand with Jenna Berg, the VP of Marketing at Motel 6. Jenna shares her career journey, from her beginnings in advertising to her pivotal role in shaping the modern identity of Motel 6. Discover how Motel 6 has shifted its focus from being just a value brand to a brand with values, embracing DEI+B while maintaining its mission of making travel accessible for all with a clean, comfortable room and great low rate. Join us as we explore the strategies behind Motel 6’s successful marketing campaigns and its commitment to supporting diverse communities.

Join host Jason Parks and guests Berk Wasserman, Sue Salvi, and Josie Ellerbee as they break down the standout commercials from Super Bowl LVIII, delving into the Big Game’s biggest themes, including A-list celebs and humor vs. emotion themes. Barkley’s Dave Gutting leads an epic Brand Battle this week featuring three iconic beverage brands that are poised to continue to score big.

In this episode, Barkley’s Jason Parks and Julie Barr delve into the “Judgement-Free Zone” with Jamie Medeiros, Chief Brand Officer at Planet Fitness. Jamie breaks down Planet Fitness’ “Red Thread,” the importance of “Making your own Super Bowl,” and the brand’s 2024 campaign featuring Grammy award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion as “Mother Fitness.” Plus, Dave Gutting weighs in with a special brand battle featuring fitness juggernauts Planet Fitness vs. Peloton.

Join Jason Parks and Jen Mazi as they dig into the heart of the Kansas City Chiefs’ rise to global fandom with CMO Lara Krug, exploring the strategies and values that have made the Chiefs a standout sports brand. Plus, gear up for a Brand Battle as Barkley’s Dave Gutting weighs in on the age-old rivalry between Nike and Adidas.