Sleeping Barber - A Marketing Podcast SBP 134: Consumer First, Data Always. With Bob Park.
In this episode of the Sleeping Baber podcast, we engage with Bob Park, formerly the Chief Brand Officer at GE Appliances. We explore the evolving role of brand management, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the challenges of balancing short-term and long-term marketing strategies. Bob shares insights from the Cannes Changemaker series, emphasizing the need for consumer-centric approaches and the integration of AI in marketing. Our conversation highlights the significance of building relationships within the C-suite and adapting to new media strategies in a rapidly changing landscape.
Our Guest:
- Bob Park: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-park-geappliances/
Follow our updates here:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/
- https://www.sleepingbarber.ca
Get in touch with our hosts:
- Marc Binkley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/
- Vassilis Douros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/
Takeaways
- The Chief Brand Officer role focuses on a house of brands approach.
- Cannes Lions Festival provided valuable insights on marketing and technology.
- Being a changemaker is essential in brand management.
- Understanding consumer needs is key to effective marketing.
- Data-driven decision-making is crucial for success.
- There is a distinction between good and bad data.
- Key metrics should guide marketing strategies.
- Navigating data overload is a challenge for marketers.
- Media strategies must evolve with changing consumer behaviour.
- AI will play a significant role in the future of marketing.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Sleeping Baba Podcast
01:03 The Role of Chief Brand Officer
03:03 Insights from the Cannes Changemaker Series
05:49 Applying Change Maker Philosophy to Brand Management
08:56 Data-Driven Decision Making in Marketing
11:50 Key Performance Indicators and Market Share
14:51 Navigating Short-Term vs Long-Term Marketing Strategies
17:57 The Evolution of Media Strategies
21:10 Adapting to the Digital Landscape
24:07 Building Relationships with the C-Suite
26:48 Justifying Marketing Investments
30:03 The Future of Marketing and AI
33:03 Conclusion and Closing Remarks