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The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman
Jeff Ragovin - Founder & CEO at Ragovin Ventures
Jeff 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...
2024-12-18
54 min
Grassroots Marketing
Fyllo 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...
2021-10-29
23 min
Marketing Mix
Joshua Rahn & Steven Rosenblatt, Co-Founders & Partners, Oceans Ventures
Joshua 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-ventures
2020-03-04
29 min
Marketing Mix
Joshua Rahn & Steven Rosenblatt, Co-Founders & Partners, Oceans Ventures
Joshua 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-ventures
2020-03-04
29 min
Marketing Mix
Soyoung Kang, CMO, eos
Soyoung 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-eos
2020-02-05
21 min
Marketing Mix
Soyoung Kang, CMO, eos
Soyoung 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-eos
2020-02-05
21 min
Marketing Mix
Chad Bronstein, Founder & CEO, Fyllo
Chad 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-fyllo
2020-01-30
24 min
Marketing Mix
Chad Bronstein, Founder & CEO, Fyllo
Chad 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-fyllo
2020-01-30
24 min
Marketing Mix
Ghadi Hobeika, US CMO & Group CDO, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Ghadi 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-urw
2020-01-22
17 min
Marketing Mix
Ghadi Hobeika, US CMO & Group CDO, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Ghadi 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-urw
2020-01-22
17 min
Marketing Mix
Savannah Sachs, CEO, TULA
Savannah 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-tula
2020-01-15
17 min
Marketing Mix
Savannah Sachs, CEO, TULA
Savannah 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-tula
2020-01-15
18 min
Marketing Mix
Eric Kuhn, Co-Founder & CMO, Layer3 TV
Eric 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-tv
2020-01-08
26 min
Marketing Mix
Eric Kuhn, Co-Founder & CMO, Layer3 TV
Eric 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-tv
2020-01-08
26 min
Marketing Mix
Michael Rothman, Co-Founder & CEO, Fatherly
Michael 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-fatherly
2019-12-18
20 min
Marketing Mix
Michael Rothman, Co-Founder & CEO, Fatherly
Michael 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-fatherly
2019-12-18
20 min
Made by Marketing
SmartyPants: The End of the AOR Model
Nick 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-smartypants
2019-12-13
24 min
Marketing Mix
Karen O'Brien, VP of Social Media, Signet Jewelers
Karen 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-jewelers
2019-12-11
20 min
Marketing Mix
Karen O'Brien, VP of Social Media, Signet Jewelers
Karen 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-jewelers
2019-12-11
20 min
Made by Marketing
Dynamo Events: How to throw a successful event
Chrissy 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-events
2019-11-22
35 min
Marketing Mix
Mark Mersman, CMO, USA Financial
Mark 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.
2019-11-20
18 min
Marketing Mix
Mark Mersman, CMO, USA Financial
Mark 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.
2019-11-20
19 min
Made by Marketing
CAULIPOWER: The problem with traditional creative agencies
Nathan 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-caulipower
2019-11-11
38 min
Marketing Mix
Kristen D'Arcy, CMO, PacSun
Kristen 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-pacsun
2019-11-06
25 min
Marketing Mix
Kristen D'Arcy, CMO, PacSun
Kristen 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-pacsun
2019-11-06
25 min
Made by Marketing
The Knot Worldwide: Maintaining brand relevance in the mobile era
Amanda 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-worldwide
2019-11-04
31 min
Marketing Mix
Eunice Byun, CEO & Co-Founder, Material Kitchen
Eunice 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-kitchen
2019-10-29
28 min
Marketing Mix
Eunice Byun, CEO & Co-Founder, Material Kitchen
Eunice 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-kitchen
2019-10-29
28 min
Made by Marketing
Sky Zone: Organic vs. paid social, reaching Gen Z, and avoiding ad fatigue with micro-influencers
Ryan 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-zone
2019-10-25
36 min
Made by Marketing
arfa: The diversification of the beauty industry and supplementing personalized content needs at scale
Sophia 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-arfa
2019-10-18
47 min
Marketing Mix
Josh Cole, CMO, Sky Zone
Josh 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.
2019-10-17
28 min
Marketing Mix
Josh Cole, CMO, Sky Zone
Josh 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.
2019-10-17
29 min
Made by Marketing
Well Traveled: How to start a business and build a brand voice
Samantha 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-traveled
2019-10-11
40 min
Marketing Mix
Dan Reich, CEO & Co-Founder, Troops.ai
Dan 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.
2019-10-09
23 min
Marketing Mix
Dan Reich, CEO & Co-Founder, Troops.ai
Dan 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.
2019-10-09
23 min
Made by Marketing
Alaska Airlines: Curating new brand stories with hyperlocal marketing
Katie 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-airlines
2019-10-04
34 min
Marketing Mix
Will Flaherty, VP, Growth, Ro
Will 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.
2019-10-02
25 min
Marketing Mix
Will Flaherty, VP, Growth, Ro
Will 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.
2019-10-02
25 min
Marketing Mix
Mark Viden, Senior Vice President, Brand, CommonSpirit Health
Mark 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.
2019-09-24
21 min
Marketing Mix
Mark Viden, Senior Vice President, Brand, CommonSpirit Health
Mark 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.
2019-09-24
20 min
Marketing Mix
AJ Nicholas, CMO, The Inside
AJ 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.
2019-09-18
17 min
Marketing Mix
AJ Nicholas, CMO, The Inside
AJ 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.
2019-09-18
16 min
Marketing Mix
Sarah Hoffmann, CMO, Drybar
Sarah discusses creating personalized in-store experiences, building 360 holistic content marketing strategies, and reaching consumers beyond retail proximity.
2019-09-10
21 min
Marketing Mix
Sarah Hoffmann, CMO, Drybar
Sarah discusses creating personalized in-store experiences, building 360 holistic content marketing strategies, and reaching consumers beyond retail proximity.
2019-09-10
20 min
Made by Marketing
ONE Brands: The power of UGC
Abbie 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-brands
2019-09-09
37 min
Made by Marketing
HopSkipDrive: Supply and demand-side acquisition, multi-channel marketing, and tracking ROI in the new digital landscape
Olivia 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-hopskipdrive
2019-09-09
42 min
Made by Marketing
Litehouse & Crafted Communications: How (and why) to extend the shelf-life of influencer content
Camille 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-crafted
2019-09-09
35 min
Made by Marketing
Savage X Fenty: Micro-influencers, scaling diversity, and the value of creative freedom
Lisa 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-fenty
2019-09-04
42 min
Marketing Mix
Rachel Tipograph, Founder & CEO, MikMak
Rachel 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.
2019-09-03
27 min
Marketing Mix
Rachel Tipograph, Founder & CEO, MikMak
Rachel 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.
2019-09-03
26 min
Marketing Mix
Jay Livingston, CMO, Shake Shack
Jay 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.
2019-08-27
23 min
Marketing Mix
Jay Livingston, CMO, Shake Shack
Jay 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.
2019-08-27
22 min
Marketing Mix
Matt Repicky, CMO, Genexa
Matt 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.
2019-08-13
21 min
Marketing Mix
Matt Repicky, CMO, Genexa
Matt 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.
2019-08-13
20 min
Marketing Mix
Kate Huyett, CMO, Bombas
Kate 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.
2019-08-06
19 min
Marketing Mix
Kate Huyett, CMO, Bombas
Kate 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.
2019-08-06
19 min
Marketing Mix
Jeremy Lowenstein, CMO, Kopari Beauty
Jeremy 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.
2019-07-17
30 min
Marketing Mix
Jeremy Lowenstein, CMO, Kopari Beauty
Jeremy 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.
2019-07-17
30 min
Marketing Mix
Jackson Jeyanayagam, VP & GM DTC, The Clorox Company
Jackson discusses what makes a great marketer, the rising demand for unicorn marketers, and how the role of the CMO is evolving.
2019-07-02
21 min
Marketing Mix
Jackson Jeyanayagam, VP & GM DTC, The Clorox Company
Jackson discusses what makes a great marketer, the rising demand for unicorn marketers, and how the role of the CMO is evolving.
2019-07-02
20 min
Marketing Mix
Christi Lazar, Content & Personalization, Nestle Waters North America
Christi discusses the depths of consumer insights, what authenticity really means, and connecting with audiences on a 1:1 basis.
2019-06-26
21 min
Marketing Mix
Christi Lazar, Content & Personalization, Nestle Waters North America
Christi discusses the depths of consumer insights, what authenticity really means, and connecting with audiences on a 1:1 basis.
2019-06-26
20 min
Marketing Mix
Craig Dubitsky, Founder, Hello Products
Craig discusses the importance of great packaging, how to effectively break into dominated markets, and the reason to maintain an innovation mindset in product development.
2019-06-19
30 min
Marketing Mix
Craig Dubitsky, Founder, Hello Products
Craig discusses the importance of great packaging, how to effectively break into dominated markets, and the reason to maintain an innovation mindset in product development.
2019-06-19
30 min
Marketing Mix
Brian Bushell, CEO & Co-Founder, by Humankind
Brian 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.
2019-06-12
24 min
Marketing Mix
Brian Bushell, CEO & Co-Founder, by Humankind
Brian 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.
2019-06-12
24 min
Marketing Mix
Geoff Cook, CEO & Co-Founder, The Meet Group
Geoff 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.
2019-06-05
19 min
Marketing Mix
Geoff Cook, CEO & Co-Founder, The Meet Group
Geoff 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.
2019-06-05
19 min
Marketing Mix
Yoann Pavy, Head of Digital Marketing, Depop
Yoann 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.
2019-05-22
16 min
Marketing Mix
Yoann Pavy, Head of Digital Marketing, Depop
Yoann 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.
2019-05-22
16 min
Marketing Mix
Alysse Burroni, Director of Brand Marketing, SnackNation
Alysse 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.
2019-05-15
22 min
Marketing Mix
Alysse Burroni, Director of Brand Marketing, SnackNation
Alysse 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.
2019-05-15
22 min
Marketing Mix
Sandra Campos, CEO, Diane von Furstenberg
Sandra 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.
2019-05-08
25 min
Marketing Mix
Eric Edge, SVP Marketing & Communications, Postmates
Eric 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.
2019-05-01
18 min
Marketing Mix
Tina Sharkey, Co-Founder & CEO, Brandless
Tina 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.
2019-04-24
23 min
Marketing Mix
Jessica Appelgren, VP Communications, Impossible Foods
Jessica 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.
2019-04-17
18 min
Leads2Scale
Ep 26: High Performance UGC for Brands with Jeff Ragovin, Chief Growth Officer at Social Native
This 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...
2019-04-12
52 min
Marketing Mix
Melissa Hobley, Global CMO, OkCupid
Melissa 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.
2019-04-09
17 min
Marketing Mix
Elana Drell-Szyfer, CEO, ReVive Skincare
Elana 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.
2019-04-03
17 min
Marketing Mix
Sabena Suri, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, BOXFOX
Sabena 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.
2019-03-12
16 min
Marketing Mix
Terry Lin and Jiake Liu, Co-Founders, Outer
Terry and Jiake discuss launching a mission-based company, re-imagining the Patagonia model and the demand for community building through crowdsourcing.
2019-03-06
14 min
Marketing Mix
Charlie Cole, Global Chief eCommerce Officer, Samsonite
Charlie discusses keeping up with global brand expectations, personalization’s role in brand affinity and maintaining customer loyalty in the age of Amazon.
2019-02-27
20 min
Marketing Mix
Luke Droulez, CMO, Parachute
Luke 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.
2019-02-20
14 min
Marketing Mix
Hanneke Willenborg, CMO, Seventh Generation
Hanneke describes her journey at Unilever, the importance of transparency in marketing and global developments in purposeful purchasing.
2019-02-13
18 min
Marketing Mix
Vimla Black Gupta, CMO, Equinox
Vimla tells the story of Equinox’s evolution into a lifestyle brand, plans for opening the first Equinox hotel and the importance of incubating ideas.
2019-02-04
15 min
Marketing Mix
Ryan Berman, Founder, Courageous
Ryan assesses purposeful marketing trends, tapping into consumer emotion and the notion of authenticity defining the industry today.
2019-01-28
23 min
Marketing Mix
Gemma Craven, CMO, Melissa & Doug
Gemma discusses her leadership in the Fearless Girl campaign, building for mobile, and what an in-store experience really means.
2019-01-22
32 min
Marketing Mix
Doug Zarkin, CMO, Pearle Vision
Doug 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.
2019-01-15
20 min
Marketing Mix
Mike Jaindl, Founder, Howard
Mike talks launching a technology-driven hotel operator, the evolution of personalized guest experience and hospitality trends in 2019.
2019-01-09
17 min
Marketing Mix
Charisse Ford Hughes, CMO, PANDORA (Americas)
Charisse discusses omnichannel marketing strategies, enhancing in-store retail experience and ways to measure influencer impact.
2018-12-19
19 min
Marketing Mix
Candace Nelson, Founder, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana
Candace reveals her thinking behind the world-famous cupcake ATM, the impact of celebrity advocacy and the evolution of UGC in product marketing.
2018-12-12
17 min
Marketing Mix
Helaine Knapp, Founder & CEO, CITYROW
Helaine discusses launching a start-up fitness boutique, app, and creating a connected community through digital.
2018-12-05
18 min
Marketing Mix
Jeff Glueck, CEO, Foursquare
Jeff 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.
2018-11-27
21 min
Marketing Mix
Dan Kashman, CMO, Plated
Dan 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.
2018-11-14
13 min
Marketing Mix
Lisa Sherman, President and CEO, Ad Council
Lisa 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.
2018-11-07
21 min
Marketing Mix
Jennifer Kavanagh, SVP Marketing & Media, Philadelphia Eagles
Jennifer 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.
2018-11-01
19 min
Marketing Mix
Erik Oberholtzer, Founder & CEO, Tender Greens
Erik 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.
2018-10-24
16 min
Marketing Mix
Marisa Thalberg, CMO, Taco Bell
Marisa 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.
2018-10-17
18 min
Marketing Mix
Eric Toda, Director of Marketing, Hill City
Eric 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.
2018-10-16
16 min
Marketing Mix
Hannah Robbins, CMO, Maple Hill
Hannah 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.
2018-10-16
18 min