{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5dcc39baa20b6b9503a07b26/698a15f3f6349d3c6e21c9e5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Power of Clear Communication in the AEO Era with Kody Gurfein","description":"<p>Kody Gurfein is the Chief Marketing Officer at Exiger, where she leads an award-winning marketing team that drives revenue growth, educates commercial and government stakeholders on critical supply chain issues, and transforms how the market thinks about risk management and AI. In this episode, she discusses Exiger's growth, mission, and innovative tools, such as ForcedLabor.ai, aimed at addressing forced labor in supply chains. Kody emphasizes the importance of clear communication in marketing, as AEO grows in importance, and offers valuable advice for young professionals entering the field.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>- Mentorship and sponsorship are crucial for young professionals</p><p>- AI is a tool, but critical thinking remains vital</p><p>- ForceLabor.ai aims to combat modern slavery in supply chains</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p><p>0:00 Introduction to Kody&nbsp;</p><p>2:00 Kody's relationship with Fast Company</p><p>4:30 What's happening at Exiger</p><p>6:15 How Exiger is bringing transparency to the supply chain</p><p>7:15 Exiger's mission</p><p>9:15 Exiger's work on identifying slavery in the supply chain</p><p>10:15 Supply chain challenges in the current political climate</p><p>13:10 The power of clear communication in AEO</p><p>15:30 Short vs. flowery texting</p><p>18:55 Internal shifts in PR caused by AI</p><p>20:00 Mentoring junior PR people in the AI era</p><p>23:00 Why critical thinking is more crucial than ever</p><p>25:45 Kody's thought leadership philosophy</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode’s guest:</strong></p><p>• <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kodygurfein/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kody Gurfein on LinkedIn</a></p><p>• <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/exiger/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Exiger on LinkedIn</a></p><p>• <a href=\"ForcedLabor.AI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ForcedLabor.AI</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and leave a 5-star review:&nbsp;</p><p>https://pod.link/1496390646</p><p>Contact Us!</p><p><br></p><p>•\tJoin the conversation by leaving a comment!</p><p>•\tFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!</p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>","author_name":"Global Results Communications"}