On Strategy Showcase

Sarah Moore, SVP Brand Marketing at MGM Resorts International and George Felix, CMO of Chili’s Grill & Bar, join me for a conversation about breathing new life into brands and about the opportunity of defining a consumer-facing role for your corporate brand. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution for modern-day brands) for sponsoring this series. More at gotracksuit.com.

James Sowden, CSO at TBWA/Chiat/Day NY, and Dan Reynolds, Global SVP at Hilton, discuss Hilton's brand strategy focusing on the experience of the stay over just the destination. They delve into the concept of 'staying matters' and Hilton's distinctiveness in hospitality, emphasizing tailored stays. The conversation also covers the evolution of Hilton's brand platform, highlighting the message 'It matters where you stay' and strategies to appeal to a younger audience through innovative approaches.

Adam Morgan, expert in advertising, discusses the cost of producing dull advertising. The podcast explores the impact of dull marketing on brands, strategies for improvement, and the importance of creating engaging campaigns. It highlights the drawbacks of cognitive overload and the need for creativity and uniqueness in marketing campaigns to avoid high costs.

Mark talks us through the formation of Thirsty for More, what it means and its strategic role in the global business. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness program for sponsoring this episode. More at www.mae.academy.

CFO and CMO of La-Z-Boy discuss collaborative brand building, data-driven marketing, and strategic decision-making. They highlight the importance of long-term strategy, balanced scorecards, and adapting to industry trends post-pandemic. Insights on stakeholder dynamics, resource allocation, and navigating market challenges for sustainable profitability.

We hear from CMO, Sofia Colluci about the impact of Molson Coors’ recently completed review of its marketing effectiveness principles, from Sofia Hernandez, Global Head of Business Marketing about TikTok’s distinct creative needs as an entertainment platform, and from David Chriswick, SVP Brand at Orangetheory about the challenges of standing out in the in-person fitness studio space, post covid. This series sponsored by Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution for modern-day brands.) More at www.gotracksuit.com

We're joined by Danielle Hawley, Head of Global Brand for Uber and Celia Garforth, Head of Strategy at the Special Group. We talk about the new work and the unlock that drove its original creation. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness program (MAE) for sponsoring this episode. More at MAE.academy.

CMO Jonnie Cahill and CFO Timothy Bodart from Heineken USA discuss the importance of collaboration, aligning data and metrics for growth strategy, the power of marketing in building brand connections, navigating short-term pressures for long-term success, and the dynamic partnership between finance and marketing for creative innovation in driving growth.

In this last episode in the series, we focus on mature brands (grown-ups) and how they manage for growth and shifts in their competitive landscape. We're joined by Smirnoff Vodka's Global SVP, Stephanie Jacoby, Domino's Pizza's SVP, Chief Brand Officer, Kate Trumbull, and Land O'Lakes SVP and CMO, Heather Malenshek. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution for modern brands) for sponsoring this series. More at gotracksuit.com.

"How did the world's greatest love story become known as a hate group?" That was the question the client posed. We've seen the Super Bowl spots. It's a strikingly honest $100m campaign designed to bring skeptics back to Jesus. It's had over 3 billion video views with 73% aided awareness in the U.S. I talk with the organization's CEO, Ken Calwell.