Marketing Vanguard

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Christina Kenz, chief growth and sustainability officer at Kraft Heinz. During the conversation, Kenz delves into her extensive career, which includes roles at PepsiCo, Danone, and now Kraft Heinz, why she describes herself as a coach, and why she believes marketing is like solving a puzzle. She also discusses the complexity of first-party data strategies, Kraft Heinz’ aims to read consumer behavior, create agile strategies, and implement personalization at scale. Companies that go on to lead their industry or pioneer new ones know the power of shipping fast. Contentful’s composable content platform gets you from inspiration to launch without skipping a beat, so teams can focus on building the most impactful experiences possible.What makes composable content different from a traditional, siloed CMS? While a CMS can only manage content for one specific channel at a time, a composable infrastructure breaks content down into small, modular components that can be reused and published for multiple brands, use cases, channels, and regions.With Contentful, digital teams can:Easily compose intelligent, customizable experiences at any scale.Free up digital teams to collaborate and launch content experiences quickly and efficiently.Effortlessly tap into their creativity with dynamic features like AI Content Type Generator and Workflows.Discover the momentum your content can drive. Get Started at Contentful.com with Contentful’s composable content platform today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building and maintaining strong partnerships with the CEO and the rest of the C-Suite is beyond crucial for marketing leaders. On this week's episode, hear from Kickstarters’ new marketing lead Courtney Brown Warren as she shares what is becoming more critical for CMOs today, especially when working under a CEO with a marketing background.This interview was recorded at Adweek X on December 4, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we sit down with David Cohen, CEO at IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau). During the conversation, Cohen delves into his extensive experience in the advertising business, and the history and purpose of the IAB, highlighting its foundation in 1996 to set industry standards for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.  The conversation then shifts to the key issues and trends in digital marketing. Cohen identifies measurement as a persistent challenge, emphasizing the need for improvements in both single-channel and cross-channel measurement. He also highlights the growing importance of generative AI, addressing its ethical use, optimization, bid management, and impact on creative processes. Looking ahead, Cohen outlines the IAB's goals for the upcoming year, emphasizing responsible growth, ethical practices, and industry education. He also discusses the upcoming IAB ALM 2024, which will cover diverse topics including responsible AI, commerce, and the future of measurement.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All CEOs need to have an understanding that advertising and marketing are fundamental to driving growth. Learn how Impossible Foods CMO Peter McGuinness has moved from agency to marketer to now CEO, and how he views being a CMO as the best preparation for his role today. In this Adweek X session moderated by Will Lee, CEO of Adweek, McGuinness breaks down how CMOs-turned-CEOs must and can bring their full marketing knowledge to business strategy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new episode of Marketing Vanguard, Victoria Lozano, EVP of Marketing at Crayola, recently shared insightful perspectives on the evolving role of marketing leadership.Lozano, responsible for steering Crayola's marketing strategy, emphasized the importance of strategic decision-making and clarity in the dynamic CMO landscape. "If you could get those two things [building brand equity and driving revenue] and you have metrics against them, that's when good things happen."Listen to this episode to hear how Lozano is continuing to color the world of marketing and innovation with her insightful leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the CMO of Timex, Shari Fabiani has taken a contrarian approach to marketing the iconic brand, focusing on building engagement with core customers in this new episode of Marketing Vanguard.Fabiani's career path, like many in her position, has been far from linear. With a background in footwear and apparel, she emphasizes her passion for the fast-paced and ever-changing nature of the industry. "I thrive on that," she shared, revealing a common thread throughout her career.Listen to this episode of Marketing Vanguard to hear more about Fabiani's journey and why her career has provided her with a diverse skill set that she's brought to her role at Timex.What if we told you the next great performance channel was television? Incremental revenue, website visits, all the acronyms you care about — generate and measure them all with MNTN. Visit mountain.com to learn how to engage your audience as they stream their favorite shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the newest episode of Marketing Vanguard, MNTN's President and CEO Mark Douglas shed light on the dynamic world of advertising, sharing insights into the collaboration with Ryan Reynolds and offering predictions for the industry's future.Reflecting on the transformative power of advertising, Douglas delved into the industry's evolution, drawing parallels between streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu in reshaping consumer-content relationships. He emphasized the need for a similar transformation in the advertiser-network dynamic, envisioning a departure from the traditional broadcast model.Listen to this episode to hear how Douglas envisions a future where advertisers focus on goals rather than specific media types, urging a departure from organizing marketing around tactics.What if we told you the next great performance channel was television? Incremental revenue, website visits, all the acronyms you care about — generate and measure them all with MNTN. Visit mountain.com to learn how to engage your audience as they stream their favorite shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the President of Headspace, Christine Hsu Evans discusses the pivotal role of mental health resources in today's fast-paced world in a new episode of Marketing Vanguard. Headspace, renowned for its meditation and mindfulness programs, is now on a mission to extend its influence beyond these practices and become a leader in the broader mental health landscape.Evans emphasized the pressing need to expand access to mental health solutions. She voiced a heartfelt desire to see the entire mental health industry work together to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can access the support they need. "There may be two things. There's one for the category as a whole, which I genuinely hope... is that there's truly a resource for everybody when it comes to mental health needs, whether it comes from us or someone else, right?" Evans stated.Tune into this new episode to hear more about Evans' background in textiles and how that led to her nonlinear path to Headspace.What if we told you the next great performance channel was television? Incremental revenue, website visits, all the acronyms you care about — generate and measure them all with MNTN. Visit mountain.com to learn how to engage your audience as they stream their favorite shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sadé's journey to becoming TIME's CMO is a testament to her passion for media and journalism. She grew up with a strong desire to work in the industry and credits her initial exposure to media and journalism to her aunt, who was the secretary at the New York Daily News. Visiting the newsroom and interacting with seasoned journalists fueled her interest and set her on the path to a career in media.Listen to this new episode to hear about Sadé's journey and perspective serve as an inspiration to marketing professionals seeking to make a difference in the world of media and journalismWhat if we told you the next great performance channel was television? Incremental revenue, website visits, all the acronyms you care about — generate and measure them all with MNTN. Visit mountain.com to learn how to engage your audience as they stream their favorite shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, collaboration, leadership, and adaptability are the cornerstones of success. As a seasoned professional in the industry and CMO of Marketing Architects, Angela Voss delved into the nuances of collaboration, her approach to mentorship, and her vision for the future of marketing, shedding light on the strategies and perspectives that have propelled her and her team forward.A key theme of Angela's discussion was the significance of collaboration as a framework for understanding one another within an organization. Angela emphasized the need to identify the right collaborators based on the specific requirements of a project."It's all about understanding what you need and when you need it," Angela explained.Listen to this new episode of Marketing Vanguard to hear more about how Angela is approaching collaboration and her shared insights on the evolving landscape of marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.