
Campaign Chemistry
On Campaign Chemistry, a podcast from Campaign US, we pick the brains of creative alchemists, business wizards and marketing geniuses behind the world’s greatest brands.
Latest episodes

Jan 18, 2023 • 37min
Campaign Chemistry: Hilton CMO Mark Weinstein
Mark Weinstein joined Hilton to help the iconic hotel chain merge loyalty programs for 19 distinct hotel brands across the globe into one. Fast forward 12 years and he is the chief marketing officer overseeing all of Hilton’s brands, the Hilton Honors loyalty program and its ecosystem of partner agencies, as well as an in-house team.After making its biggest marketing push in six years post-pandemic, Hilton is back in the marketplace adapting to the future of travel. The hotel brand has leaned into wellness trends by partnering with Peloton to put a bike in every room. New digital and touchless experiences for consumers, such as remote check-ins and check-outs, have freed up staff to create the best possible stay for their guests. In this episode, Weinstein chats about Hilton’s evolution and its plans for the future. He also dishes on the brand’s relationship with Paris Hilton, the OG influencer, and what he has learned from her as a marketer.Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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Jan 17, 2023 • 20min
Everything You Missed at CES 2023, presented by Channel Factory
Campaign US' Alison Weissbrot and Channel Factory's Lauren Douglass chat through CES 2023 and what advertising trends to watch this year. They recap the brands and agencies in attendance, the future of large conventions like CES, and new breakthrough tech. From smart toilets and audible eyeglasses to L'Oreal's new 'Brow Magic' eyebrow printer, there is much to be excited about in tech. #CES2023
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Jan 13, 2023 • 37min
Campaign Chemistry: Logitech global CMO Najoh Tita-Reid
Three years ago, you might have thought of Logitech as a hardware brand selling ’90s-era keyboards and mice for the office. Logitech still sells this hardware, but its tools have become more relevant than ever to the everyday consumer as working from home has become a norm. Global chief marketing officer Najoh Tita-Reid has been at the forefront of this transformation. Having joined the organization prior to the pandemic and being promoted to global CMO in 2021, Tita-Reid has propelled Logitech into a brand at the center of culture and a provider of must-have tools for creators and knowledge workers. In this episode, Tita-Reid chat’s about Logitech’s brand transformation, its work with creators large and small and how the company is building for the future of work. Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts.What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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Jan 11, 2023 • 38min
Campaign Chemistry: Gale president and CEO Brad Simms
Bringing creative and media together is the Holy Grail for many agencies, which pull together teams and disciplines to cater to their clients. This can often feel forced — but Gale has seemingly cracked the code. The agency, launched in 2014 in Canada, started with roots in CRM and data and has since expanded to media, creative and PR. The agency recently launched an innovation offering called Advanced Party that aims to work with platforms and publishers on more modern and interesting kinds of storytelling. On this episode of Campaign Chemistry, we kick off 2023 with Gale CEO and president Brad Simms, who chats about how the agency’s full service model works, shares why the agency has business coaches on staff and makes some predictions for the year ahead.Listen and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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Dec 14, 2022 • 30min
Campaign Chemistry: Airbnb global head of marketing Hiroki Asai
Airbnb shocked the advertising market when it announced a permanent shift away from performance marketing in 2021. But global head of marketing Hiroki Asai says that all of the travel platform’s efforts are focused not on selling a lofty purpose for Airbnb, but to better explain its products and services to users. Asai, a two-time Campaign US CMO 50 honoree, leads Airbnb’s in-house marketing team, which handles all facets of the brand from creative to advertising, research, product marketing and more. Having creatives in-house allows teams to work more closely together and marketing efforts to gel more cohesively for the brand. In this episode, Asai chats about how Airbnb makes in-housing work, how the brand is adapting its marketing strategy to post-pandemic travel trends and shares some insights he learned from 15-plus years at Apple.Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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Dec 7, 2022 • 31min
Campaign Chemistry: Vivid Seats CMO Tyra Neal
Live and in person are back — and Vivid Seats is ready to connect fans with their bucket list events. The ticket resale exchange competes in a crowded field by offering a rewards program for fans who purchase tickets to events on the platform. The loyalty network is the result of work overseen by CMO Tyra Neal, who joined the company in 2021 to build out its marketing function. The team was solid when it came to performance marketing, but has since expanded to new areas such as brand, creative and influencer. In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Neal talks about how the return to live events has impacted Vivid Seats’ business. She also discusses the recent Ticketmaster saga regarding Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour and talks about her previous role at DTC watch brand Shinola. Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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Dec 6, 2022 • 26min
Music Video's Comeback to the Living Room, in partnership with Vevo
As the world’s leading music video network, Vevo is experiencing incredible growth on Connected TV - from expanding its distribution footprint to niche programming to increasing ad investment. In this podcast episode, Vevo’s JP Evangelista talks about the latest TV partnerships, the network’s plans for CTV in 2023, what’s in the works for original Vevo content, and how brands can support emerging artists.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 35min
Finding a better way to grow in a downturn, in partnership with Wavemaker
The Wavemaker team presented research into how and where US consumers are feeling the pinch, which categories are most affected and what they want to see from brands. Then followed by a panel discussion, chaired by Jess Heygate, Technology Editor at Campaign US. In times of uncertainty, it’s common for brands to slash marketing budgets to save the bottom line. In pressured environments, many default to short term-thinking — deprioritizing sustainability initiatives or neglecting diverse audiences from their communications. But brands that do so, do so at their peril. Previous recessions have taught us that marketing rewards those who maintain their spend, and that those who stand by their values, support vulnerable communities and invest in meaningful societal and environmental change are rewarded with exceptional growth. At Wavemaker, we believe there’s a better way to grow, that’s why in partnership with Campaign, we’re hosting an exclusive podcast for brands looking to come out of the cost of living crisis stronger than ever.
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Nov 30, 2022 • 33min
Campaign Chemistry: Code & Theory’s Dan Gardner and Michael Treff
When Code & Theory launched in 2001, digital had a much different meaning. But fast-forward to today, and the world continues to adapt to new technologies that have massive implications for communications and business. Code & Theory is at the forefront, from helping advertisers launch their e-commerce businesses to guiding them through the promises and practicalities of Web3. The digital creative agency, which counts one third of its staff as engineers, is also a leader in inclusive design and storytelling. Code & Theory was behind the rebranding of the Washington Commanders, a name developed based on feedback and input from underrepresented members of the fanbase. In this episode, cofounder and executive chairman Dan Gardner and president/CEO Michael Treff talk about how Code & Theory positions itself in a changing digital landscape — and what the advertising industry is still getting wrong when it comes to digital. Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts.What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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Nov 23, 2022 • 34min
Campaign Chemistry: IPG Health CEO Dana Maiman
IPG consolidated its health agencies under the IPG Health banner in July 2021, putting longtime FCB Health CEO Dana Maiman at the helm, where she oversees 45 agencies and 6,000 people. Leadership changes are still underway, but the consolidation allows for more holistic focus on client needs and creates more opportunities to invest across a single P&L, she says. Maiman, who has focused on health equity throughout her career, discusses how work such as the Trial for Clinical Equality and Blood Equality, which focus on diversifying clinical trials and allowing gay men to donate blood, respectively, have attracted more diverse talent to IPG Health’s agencies. In this episode, Maiman also chats about how health and wellness brands are shaking up their media and creative strategies as they invest more heavily in digital, as well as how the healthcare sector might be impacted by economic headwinds. Listen to this episode and subscribe to Campaign Chemistry wherever you get your podcasts. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Follow us on twitter: @CampaignLiveUS
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