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The Courageous Podcast with Ryan BermanThe Courageous Podcast with Ryan BermanJeff Ragovin - Founder & CEO at Ragovin VenturesJeff Ragovin is a visionary entrepreneur who’s turned industry shake-ups into his playground. From co-founding Buddy Media, which led to a $745M acquisition by Salesforce, to steering Semasio through a high-stakes rebrand and acquisition by Samba TV, Jeff has mastered the art of navigating complex transformations with grit and a strategic eye.  In this episode, Jeff dives into his journey of leadership, from making the tough calls during a company pivot to having radical, transparent conversations with his team. He reveals how the mantra “action overrides inadequacy” fueled his success and why surrendering his ego led to breakthroughs in both...2024-12-1854 minGrassroots MarketingGrassroots MarketingFyllo with Chief Commercial officer Jeff Ragovin (MJ Biz Con)Fyllo with Chief Commercial officer Jeff Ragovin, today on Grassroots Marketing only on Cannabis Radio.Tech pioneer and industry veteran, Jeff Ragovin has a proven track record of leading and scaling technology platforms. Co-founder of Buddy Media, Ragovin played a central role in guiding the company from start-up to the largest enterprise social marketing software in the world. Founded in 2007, Buddy Media empowered brands and agencies with a SaaS platform to organize and control their social marketing programs globally. Buddy Media enabled companies to publish content, place and optimize social ads, and measure the effectiveness of social marketing...2021-10-2923 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJoshua Rahn & Steven Rosenblatt, Co-Founders & Partners, Oceans VenturesJoshua and Steven discuss their careers at Facebook and Foursquare, their journey launching Oceans Ventures and how they’re helping other Founders to launch successful startupsShow Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-oceans-ventures2020-03-0429 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJoshua Rahn & Steven Rosenblatt, Co-Founders & Partners, Oceans VenturesJoshua and Steven discuss their careers at Facebook and Foursquare, their journey launching Oceans Ventures and how they’re helping other Founders to launch successful startupsShow Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-oceans-ventures2020-03-0429 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSoyoung Kang, CMO, eosSoyoung discusses her role as the first-ever CMO at eos, the biggest challenges and opportunities for beauty marketers in 2020, and strategy for the brand’s recent #MakeItAwesome TikTok campaign that generated over 3 billion views.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-eos2020-02-0521 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSoyoung Kang, CMO, eosSoyoung discusses her role as the first-ever CMO at eos, the biggest challenges and opportunities for beauty marketers in 2020, and strategy for the brand’s recent #MakeItAwesome TikTok campaign that generated over 3 billion views.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-eos2020-02-0521 minMarketing MixMarketing MixChad Bronstein, Founder & CEO, FylloChad discusses breaking into the unknown of cannabis advertising, how Fyllo is creating safe marketing automation for cannabis brands, and his strategy for shaping company culture from inception to acquisition. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-fyllo2020-01-3024 minMarketing MixMarketing MixChad Bronstein, Founder & CEO, FylloChad discusses breaking into the unknown of cannabis advertising, how Fyllo is creating safe marketing automation for cannabis brands, and his strategy for shaping company culture from inception to acquisition. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-fyllo2020-01-3024 minMarketing MixMarketing MixGhadi Hobeika, US CMO & Group CDO, Unibail-Rodamco-WestfieldGhadi discusses digital, data and customer engagement strategies, the role of Silicon Valley in retail spaces, and the top technologies and trends reshaping in-store experience in 2020.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-urw2020-01-2217 minMarketing MixMarketing MixGhadi Hobeika, US CMO & Group CDO, Unibail-Rodamco-WestfieldGhadi discusses digital, data and customer engagement strategies, the role of Silicon Valley in retail spaces, and the top technologies and trends reshaping in-store experience in 2020.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-urw2020-01-2217 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSavannah Sachs, CEO, TULASavannah discusses creating customized digital experiences, when and why direct-to-consumer beauty brands need to expand into third-party retailers, and the value of influencers in driving revenue in 2020. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-tula2020-01-1517 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSavannah Sachs, CEO, TULASavannah discusses creating customized digital experiences, when and why direct-to-consumer beauty brands need to expand into third-party retailers, and the value of influencers in driving revenue in 2020. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-tula2020-01-1518 minMarketing MixMarketing MixEric Kuhn, Co-Founder & CMO, Layer3 TVEric discusses improving customer experience in the golden age of television, his experience launching the first new cable company of the decade, and how his love for the arts and storytelling earned him a Tony award for producing a Broadway showShow Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-layer-3-tv2020-01-0826 minMarketing MixMarketing MixEric Kuhn, Co-Founder & CMO, Layer3 TVEric discusses improving customer experience in the golden age of television, his experience launching the first new cable company of the decade, and how his love for the arts and storytelling earned him a Tony award for producing a Broadway showShow Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-layer-3-tv2020-01-0826 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMichael Rothman, Co-Founder & CEO, FatherlyMichael discusses how to life stage market to men, why brands often play an important role in shaping progressive gender norms, and the direct value of SEO and email marketing today.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-fatherly2019-12-1820 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMichael Rothman, Co-Founder & CEO, FatherlyMichael discusses how to life stage market to men, why brands often play an important role in shaping progressive gender norms, and the direct value of SEO and email marketing today.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-fatherly2019-12-1820 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingSmartyPants: The End of the AOR ModelNick Mazzucco, Senior Director of Integrated Marketing at SmartyPantsdiscusses the end of the AOR model, how to maintain a startup story through rapid national growth, and driving the best results for different platforms as a highly distributed in-store and online brand.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-smartypants2019-12-1324 minMarketing MixMarketing MixKaren O'Brien, VP of Social Media, Signet JewelersKaren discusses how to activate authentic influencer marketing campaigns, the shift from static image to story content, and the democratization of content creation on new platforms.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-signet-jewelers2019-12-1120 minMarketing MixMarketing MixKaren O'Brien, VP of Social Media, Signet JewelersKaren discusses how to activate authentic influencer marketing campaigns, the shift from static image to story content, and the democratization of content creation on new platforms.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-signet-jewelers2019-12-1120 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingDynamo Events: How to throw a successful eventChrissy Thompson, Founder & Senior Event Producer at Dynamo Events discusses the value of events in the brand and tech world, top trends to incorporate into your event, and how to evaluate event impact and ROI.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-dynamo-events2019-11-2235 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMark Mersman, CMO, USA FinancialMark discusses marketing an intangible service in a highly regulated industry, building trust and credibility without third-party validation, and why high-value purchase or investment decisions are the most rewarding challenge for financial marketers.2019-11-2018 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMark Mersman, CMO, USA FinancialMark discusses marketing an intangible service in a highly regulated industry, building trust and credibility without third-party validation, and why high-value purchase or investment decisions are the most rewarding challenge for financial marketers.2019-11-2019 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingCAULIPOWER: The problem with traditional creative agenciesNathan Jacroux, Head of Brand Marketing at CAULIPOWER discusses bringing community management in-house, the brand’s high-performing paid social strategy and the shifting brand-agency relationship. Want to try out CAULIPOWER? Here’s a link to a $2 chicken tender coupon good through 12/31! https://caul.us/SocialNative Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-caulipower2019-11-1138 minMarketing MixMarketing MixKristen D'Arcy, CMO, PacSunKristen discusses her incredible career in marketing that named her in AdAge’s 40 Under 40, how she has revamped multiple global brands with a digitally-driven eCommerce strategy, and why brands shouldn’t apply a one size fits all approach to creative moving into 2020.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-pacsun2019-11-0625 minMarketing MixMarketing MixKristen D'Arcy, CMO, PacSunKristen discusses her incredible career in marketing that named her in AdAge’s 40 Under 40, how she has revamped multiple global brands with a digitally-driven eCommerce strategy, and why brands shouldn’t apply a one size fits all approach to creative moving into 2020.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-pacsun2019-11-0625 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingThe Knot Worldwide: Maintaining brand relevance in the mobile eraAmanda Goetz, VP of Marketing at The Knot Worldwide discusses brand versus performance marketing, how Gen Z is shifting the wedding industry, and how to keep a brand relevant in today’s changing landscape. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-the-knot-worldwide2019-11-0431 minMarketing MixMarketing MixEunice Byun, CEO & Co-Founder, Material KitchenEunice discusses the launch and development of her direct-to-consumer brand, the decision to start partnering with well-aligned third-party distributors, and how platforms like Pinterest are getting more consumers into the funnel. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-material-kitchen2019-10-2928 minMarketing MixMarketing MixEunice Byun, CEO & Co-Founder, Material KitchenEunice discusses the launch and development of her direct-to-consumer brand, the decision to start partnering with well-aligned third-party distributors, and how platforms like Pinterest are getting more consumers into the funnel. Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/marketing-mix-material-kitchen2019-10-2928 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingSky Zone: Organic vs. paid social, reaching Gen Z, and avoiding ad fatigue with micro-influencersRyan Reid, Director of Brand Engagement and Chryssie Banfell, Social Media Manager at Sky Zone discuss the brand’s organic vs. paid social strategy, how they are reaching Gen Z through YouTube, and avoiding ad fatigue by switching from macro to micro-influencers.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-sky-zone2019-10-2536 minMade by MarketingMade by Marketingarfa: The diversification of the beauty industry and supplementing personalized content needs at scaleSophia Aladenoye, Head of Growth Marketing at arfa, discusses her transition from law school into the marketing world, working through acquisitions by L’Oreal and Unilever, and the value of influencers for supplementing personalized content needs at scale.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-arfa2019-10-1847 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJosh Cole, CMO, Sky ZoneJosh discusses the creative advantages of marketing in the entertainment sector, the importance of earned media and publicity, and the value of media integrations with Hollywood movies.2019-10-1728 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJosh Cole, CMO, Sky ZoneJosh discusses the creative advantages of marketing in the entertainment sector, the importance of earned media and publicity, and the value of media integrations with Hollywood movies.2019-10-1729 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingWell Traveled: How to start a business and build a brand voiceSamantha Patil, Founder & CEO at Well Traveled discusses her career in international marketing, the importance of building an authentic connection with your audience and the decision to launch her own business venture, Well Traveled.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-well-traveled2019-10-1140 minMarketing MixMarketing MixDan Reich, CEO & Co-Founder, Troops.aiDan discusses the power of chatbots, the ways in which instant messaging is reshaping the way businesses communicate internally, and how Troops.ai is building upon platforms like Slack to improve businesses’ CRM, sales pipelines and revenue.2019-10-0923 minMarketing MixMarketing MixDan Reich, CEO & Co-Founder, Troops.aiDan discusses the power of chatbots, the ways in which instant messaging is reshaping the way businesses communicate internally, and how Troops.ai is building upon platforms like Slack to improve businesses’ CRM, sales pipelines and revenue.2019-10-0923 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingAlaska Airlines: Curating new brand stories with hyperlocal marketingKatie D’Amato, Director of Brand & Social Activation at Alaska Airlines discusses the importance of creating memorable experiences for Gen Z, creating passenger loyalty in a price-driven market, and the impact of events, partnerships and hyperlocal marketing on Alaska Airlines’ brand awareness.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-alaska-airlines2019-10-0434 minMarketing MixMarketing MixWill Flaherty, VP, Growth, RoWill discusses building trust through different channels in the healthcare market, the importance of analyzing media consumption habits, and Ro’s successful television ads and sports partnership with MLB.2019-10-0225 minMarketing MixMarketing MixWill Flaherty, VP, Growth, RoWill discusses building trust through different channels in the healthcare market, the importance of analyzing media consumption habits, and Ro’s successful television ads and sports partnership with MLB.2019-10-0225 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMark Viden, Senior Vice President, Brand, CommonSpirit HealthMark discusses how marketing in the healthcare space has evolved over the last 20 years, the impact of the internet on healthcare brands, and the shift in power from physicians to patients in the new media era.2019-09-2421 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMark Viden, Senior Vice President, Brand, CommonSpirit HealthMark discusses how marketing in the healthcare space has evolved over the last 20 years, the impact of the internet on healthcare brands, and the shift in power from physicians to patients in the new media era.2019-09-2420 minMarketing MixMarketing MixAJ Nicholas, CMO, The InsideAJ discusses her experience on the founding team at Rent the Runway, the importance of democratizing the design process for consumers in 2019 and the challenges and benefits of building a digitally native brand.2019-09-1817 minMarketing MixMarketing MixAJ Nicholas, CMO, The InsideAJ discusses her experience on the founding team at Rent the Runway, the importance of democratizing the design process for consumers in 2019 and the challenges and benefits of building a digitally native brand.2019-09-1816 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSarah Hoffmann, CMO, DrybarSarah discusses creating personalized in-store experiences, building 360 holistic content marketing strategies, and reaching consumers beyond retail proximity.2019-09-1021 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSarah Hoffmann, CMO, DrybarSarah discusses creating personalized in-store experiences, building 360 holistic content marketing strategies, and reaching consumers beyond retail proximity.2019-09-1020 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingONE Brands: The power of UGCAbbie Walker, Digital & Social Marketing Manager at ONE Brands, discusses launching UGC campaigns at various stages in the marketing funnel, removing subjectivity from creative, and exploring new opportunities for advertising on Pinterest and TikTok.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-one-brands2019-09-0937 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingHopSkipDrive: Supply and demand-side acquisition, multi-channel marketing, and tracking ROI in the new digital landscapeOlivia Smith, Acquisition Marketing Manager at HopSkipDrive discusses diversifying away from Facebook in light of upcoming changes to targeting regulations, developing a multi-channel approach to paid advertising and how to create high-performing ads that resonate with target audiences.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-hopskipdrive2019-09-0942 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingLitehouse & Crafted Communications: How (and why) to extend the shelf-life of influencer contentCamille Balfanz, Sr. Brand Manager at Litehouse and Kari Ramsey, Senior Vice President at Crafted Communications, discuss the benefits of building a successful agency and brand partnership, best practices for operationalizing creative ideas and how (and why) to extend the shelf-life of influencer content.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-litehouse-crafted2019-09-0935 minMade by MarketingMade by MarketingSavage X Fenty: Micro-influencers, scaling diversity, and the value of creative freedomLisa Perez, Head of Social Media and Influencer Marketing at Savage X Fenty, discusses the evolution of influencer marketing, the twofold value of micro-influencers and her top tips for securing internal buy-in for influencer activations.Show Notes: https://podcast.socialnative.com/made-by-marketing-savage-x-fenty2019-09-0442 minMarketing MixMarketing MixRachel Tipograph, Founder & CEO, MikMakRachel discusses how she came to fill a senior global position at the Gap at the young age of 24, her decision to leave and start her own business in the social video shopping space, and how MikMak is fulfilling a scalable gap in the e-commerce ecosystem while improving the consumer journey.2019-09-0327 minMarketing MixMarketing MixRachel Tipograph, Founder & CEO, MikMakRachel discusses how she came to fill a senior global position at the Gap at the young age of 24, her decision to leave and start her own business in the social video shopping space, and how MikMak is fulfilling a scalable gap in the e-commerce ecosystem while improving the consumer journey.2019-09-0326 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJay Livingston, CMO, Shake ShackJay discusses his decision to move on from a Fortune 500 company after 20 years, his role as the first-ever​ CMO at Shake Shack and the importance of an art and science equilibrium in marketing.2019-08-2723 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJay Livingston, CMO, Shake ShackJay discusses his decision to move on from a Fortune 500 company after 20 years, his role as the first-ever​ CMO at Shake Shack and the importance of an art and science equilibrium in marketing.2019-08-2722 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMatt Repicky, CMO, GenexaMatt discusses building trust in the OTC medical market, the importance of educational marketing as an industry disruptor and why DTC websites are still important in the age of online marketplaces.2019-08-1321 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMatt Repicky, CMO, GenexaMatt discusses building trust in the OTC medical market, the importance of educational marketing as an industry disruptor and why DTC websites are still important in the age of online marketplaces.2019-08-1320 minMarketing MixMarketing MixKate Huyett, CMO, BombasKate discusses how Shark Tank put Bombas on the national map, the one-for-one business model and the importance of a brand mission for consumers today.2019-08-0619 minMarketing MixMarketing MixKate Huyett, CMO, BombasKate discusses how Shark Tank put Bombas on the national map, the one-for-one business model and the importance of a brand mission for consumers today.2019-08-0619 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJeremy Lowenstein, CMO, Kopari BeautyJeremy discusses transitioning from a global beauty brand to a smaller startup, the importance of maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit throughout company growth, and the ever-increasing fluidity of consumer channels.2019-07-1730 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJeremy Lowenstein, CMO, Kopari BeautyJeremy discusses transitioning from a global beauty brand to a smaller startup, the importance of maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit throughout company growth, and the ever-increasing fluidity of consumer channels.2019-07-1730 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJackson Jeyanayagam, VP & GM DTC, The Clorox CompanyJackson discusses what makes a great marketer, the rising demand for unicorn marketers, and how the role of the CMO is evolving.2019-07-0221 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJackson Jeyanayagam, VP & GM DTC, The Clorox CompanyJackson discusses what makes a great marketer, the rising demand for unicorn marketers, and how the role of the CMO is evolving.2019-07-0220 minMarketing MixMarketing MixChristi Lazar, Content & Personalization, Nestle Waters North AmericaChristi discusses the depths of consumer insights, what authenticity really means, and connecting with audiences on a 1:1 basis.2019-06-2621 minMarketing MixMarketing MixChristi Lazar, Content & Personalization, Nestle Waters North AmericaChristi discusses the depths of consumer insights, what authenticity really means, and connecting with audiences on a 1:1 basis.2019-06-2620 minMarketing MixMarketing MixCraig Dubitsky, Founder, Hello ProductsCraig discusses the importance of great packaging, how to effectively break into dominated markets, and the reason to maintain an innovation mindset in product development.2019-06-1930 minMarketing MixMarketing MixCraig Dubitsky, Founder, Hello ProductsCraig discusses the importance of great packaging, how to effectively break into dominated markets, and the reason to maintain an innovation mindset in product development.2019-06-1930 minMarketing MixMarketing MixBrian Bushell, CEO & Co-Founder, by HumankindBrian discusses market solutions to the single-use​ plastic waste epidemic, how local influencers are achieving global impact and the growing collaboration between private and public players when it comes to the environment.2019-06-1224 minMarketing MixMarketing MixBrian Bushell, CEO & Co-Founder, by HumankindBrian discusses market solutions to the single-use​ plastic waste epidemic, how local influencers are achieving global impact and the growing collaboration between private and public players when it comes to the environment.2019-06-1224 minMarketing MixMarketing MixGeoff Cook, CEO & Co-Founder, The Meet GroupGeoff talks the future of video, the development of one-to-one live streaming and the rise of audio. In discussing how the mediascape has evolved over the past 15 years, Geoff describes how he has grown a social network by leveraging the power of users as marketers in today’s network society.2019-06-0519 minMarketing MixMarketing MixGeoff Cook, CEO & Co-Founder, The Meet GroupGeoff talks the future of video, the development of one-to-one live streaming and the rise of audio. In discussing how the mediascape has evolved over the past 15 years, Geoff describes how he has grown a social network by leveraging the power of users as marketers in today’s network society.2019-06-0519 minMarketing MixMarketing MixYoann Pavy, Head of Digital Marketing, DepopYoann talks advantages to marketing on a “dying” platform, empowering their sellers as mini-entrepreneurs and leveraging events and workshops to improve the platform’s user-generated content. In his path from engineer to marketer, Yoann describes the need for innovation and testing to challenge marketing status quo and how being a pioneer in an uncommon space has given Depop a unique edge.2019-05-2216 minMarketing MixMarketing MixYoann Pavy, Head of Digital Marketing, DepopYoann talks advantages to marketing on a “dying” platform, empowering their sellers as mini-entrepreneurs and leveraging events and workshops to improve the platform’s user-generated content. In his path from engineer to marketer, Yoann describes the need for innovation and testing to challenge marketing status quo and how being a pioneer in an uncommon space has given Depop a unique edge.2019-05-2216 minMarketing MixMarketing MixAlysse Burroni, Director of Brand Marketing, SnackNationAlysse talks breaking the taboo of CBD snacks, capitalizing on cultural tensions in consumption and shifting from a subscription service to a membership model. In sharing her top tips on leading a complete company rebrand, Alysse discusses data-driven messaging in two-sided marketplaces and the importance of defining a brand persona.2019-05-1522 minMarketing MixMarketing MixAlysse Burroni, Director of Brand Marketing, SnackNationAlysse talks breaking the taboo of CBD snacks, capitalizing on cultural tensions in consumption and shifting from a subscription service to a membership model. In sharing her top tips on leading a complete company rebrand, Alysse discusses data-driven messaging in two-sided marketplaces and the importance of defining a brand persona.2019-05-1522 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSandra Campos, CEO, Diane von FurstenbergSandra talks successfully shifting luxury heritage brands into the digital landscape, the value of localized influencer marketing strategies and how to avoid the risk of offensive brand messaging. In discussing the impact technological innovations have on the fashion industry, Sandra shares how Diane von Furstenberg is using nuanced methods of customer service to provide the ultimate shopping experience by bridging the gap between online and in-store.2019-05-0825 minMarketing MixMarketing MixEric Edge, SVP Marketing & Communications, PostmatesEric talks how Postmates became a household verb, the creative success of its current out-of-home advertising campaign and the future of the on-demand gig economy. In discussing how celebrities such as Iggy Azalea have become an integral part of the Postmates brand, Eric shares his tips on how and when to leverage macro-influencers.2019-05-0118 minMarketing MixMarketing MixTina Sharkey, Co-Founder & CEO, BrandlessTina talks​ curating experiential marketing popups, generating tri-directional conversations with consumer communities, and keeping costs low with a direct-to-consumer model. Reimagining what it means to be a brand, Tina describes how Brandless is tackling the paradox of choice modern consumers face.2019-04-2423 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJessica Appelgren, VP Communications, Impossible FoodsJessica talks market-based​ solutions to sustainability, achieving impact at scale, and the importance of earned media. With the recent launch of the Impossible Burger 2.0, Jessica discusses success at CES 2019, a new partnership with fast-food giant Burger King and how they’re handing the keys over to consumers with new supermarket distribution plans.2019-04-1718 minLeads2ScaleLeads2ScaleEp 26: High Performance UGC for Brands with Jeff Ragovin, Chief Growth Officer at Social NativeThis week’s episode of Social Media Week's Leads2Scale podcast features Jeff Ragovin, Chief Growth Officer and Investor at Social Native, the #1 Platform for high performing branded content on demand. During the conversation, Jeff discussed his early work at Acxiom and Acronym and the leap he made into the startup world with Mike Lazerow and Buddy Media, the early days of getting Buddy Media off the ground and how ended up selling to Salesforce for $800M, and his latest venture, Social Native and how they are enabling brands like Crocs and Intel to de...2019-04-1252 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMelissa Hobley, Global CMO, OkCupidMelissa talks driving positive social change through marketing, her experience in launching the infamous DTF campaign and the value of anthropologists for brands wanting to make a cultural impact. In discussing OkCupid’s recent Game of Thrones campaign, Melissa describes how the dating app is committed to creating deeper, meaningful connections that users have often been deprived of.2019-04-0917 minMarketing MixMarketing MixElana Drell-Szyfer, CEO, ReVive SkincareElana talks influencer marketing, growing a business through e-commerce and international expansion into the Chinese market. With over twenty years of experience at companies such as L’Oreal, Avon and Estée Lauder, Elana delves into the benefits of managing a smaller brand.2019-04-0317 minMarketing MixMarketing MixSabena Suri, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, BOXFOXSabena discusses trends in e-commerce, the importance of a personalized online experience and fulfilling a gap in the marketplace. Listed in Forbes 30 under 30, Sabena shares her top tips for women starting a business.2019-03-1216 minMarketing MixMarketing MixTerry Lin and Jiake Liu, Co-Founders, OuterTerry and Jiake discuss launching a mission-based company, re-imagining the Patagonia model and the demand for community building through crowdsourcing.2019-03-0614 minMarketing MixMarketing MixCharlie Cole, Global Chief eCommerce Officer, SamsoniteCharlie discusses keeping up with global brand expectations, personalization’s role in brand affinity and maintaining customer loyalty in the age of Amazon.2019-02-2720 minMarketing MixMarketing MixLuke Droulez, CMO, ParachuteLuke describes transitioning the online brand into brick and mortar, the role of UGC for improving in-store experience, and competing with established players in the market.2019-02-2014 minMarketing MixMarketing MixHanneke Willenborg, CMO, Seventh GenerationHanneke describes her journey at Unilever, the importance of transparency in marketing and global developments in purposeful purchasing.2019-02-1318 minMarketing MixMarketing MixVimla Black Gupta, CMO, EquinoxVimla tells the story of Equinox’s evolution into a lifestyle brand, plans for opening the first Equinox hotel and the importance of incubating ideas.2019-02-0415 minMarketing MixMarketing MixRyan Berman, Founder, CourageousRyan assesses purposeful marketing trends, tapping into consumer emotion and the notion of authenticity defining the industry today.2019-01-2823 minMarketing MixMarketing MixGemma Craven, CMO, Melissa & DougGemma discusses her leadership in the Fearless Girl campaign, building for mobile, and what an in-store experience really means.2019-01-2232 minMarketing MixMarketing MixDoug Zarkin, CMO, Pearle VisionDoug tells the story behind Pearle Vision, redesigning iconography of a traditional brand, and new opportunities for brick and mortar stores in the age of Amazon.2019-01-1520 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMike Jaindl, Founder, HowardMike talks launching a technology-driven​ hotel operator, the evolution of personalized guest experience and hospitality trends in 2019.2019-01-0917 minMarketing MixMarketing MixCharisse Ford Hughes, CMO, PANDORA (Americas)Charisse discusses omnichannel​ marketing strategies, enhancing in-store retail experience and ways to measure influencer impact.2018-12-1919 minMarketing MixMarketing MixCandace Nelson, Founder, Sprinkles Cupcakes and PizzanaCandace reveals her thinking behind the world-famous cupcake ATM, the impact of celebrity advocacy and the evolution of UGC in product marketing.2018-12-1217 minMarketing MixMarketing MixHelaine Knapp, Founder & CEO, CITYROWHelaine discusses launching a start-up fitness boutique, app, and creating a connected community through digital.2018-12-0518 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJeff Glueck, CEO, FoursquareJeff discusses the power of media and technology in changing the world, concerns around global data protection, and the future of virtual reality in marketing and content creation.2018-11-2721 minMarketing MixMarketing MixDan Kashman, CMO, PlatedDan discusses tapping into consumer senses, the value of “Instagrammable” content, and the resurgence of traditional marketing channels. Evaluating the effectiveness of auction-based digital marketing, Dan shares why he believes catalog​ and direct mail marketing is better targeting consumers in today’s crowded markets.2018-11-1413 minMarketing MixMarketing MixLisa Sherman, President and CEO, Ad CouncilLisa discusses the growing cooperation between purpose and profit, the role of influencers in social impact today, and the underrepresented notion of belonging in the workplace.2018-11-0721 minMarketing MixMarketing MixJennifer Kavanagh, SVP Marketing & Media, Philadelphia EaglesJennifer talks navigating through an attention economy, redefining consumer funnels and the mistake of marketing in echo-chambers. Explaining her theory of “earfluence”, Jennifer Kavanagh shares her predictions for the future of content consumption.2018-11-0119 minMarketing MixMarketing MixErik Oberholtzer, Founder & CEO, Tender GreensErik talks transforming a passion into a business, breaking into new markets and the importance of re-branding for standing out in saturated markets. Transitioning from an executive chef to an executive business leader, Erik Oberholtzer discusses how Tender Greens can no longer solely rely on high-quality​ hospitality, guest experience, ​and ingredients to drive their success.2018-10-2416 minMarketing MixMarketing MixMarisa Thalberg, CMO, Taco BellMarisa discusses the strategies behind the fast-food brand’s world-class marketing campaigns. For Marisa, her transition from the beauty industry to fast-food had more to do with seeing the similarities in the two industries rather than their differences. Tune in to hear how Taco Bell is using traditional, digital, earned and paid media to maintain its national fan base while navigating through the constantly evolving mediascape.2018-10-1718 minMarketing MixMarketing MixEric Toda, Director of Marketing, Hill CityEric discusses taking a leap into the world of retail to build a brand from the bottom up. Tune in to hear how Hill City is using artificial intelligence to create a personalized​ communication experience with consumers.2018-10-1616 minMarketing MixMarketing MixHannah Robbins, CMO, Maple HillHannah talks competing with big brands and the importance of micro-influence, transparency and consistent messaging. With an impressive runway of marketing leadership at Walgreens, Kraft and Sara Lee, Hannah Robbins discusses the process of narrowing down a core consumer base to developing the most effective ways of tapping into them using today’s digital technologies.2018-10-1618 min