Marketing Vanguard

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Jennifer Halloran, CMO and Head of Marketing and Brand at MassMutual. Join us as we discuss the evolving role of CMOs as visionary business leaders who drive innovation and growth at their companies. Jennifer shares insights on the challenges of building awareness in a highly segmented market and emphasizes the importance of connecting with consumers and understanding their needs. She highlights the shift towards digital marketing and the performance metrics that impact growth. If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!SurveyMonkey Curiosity AwardsThe most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny speaks with Claudine Patel, Head of Brand and Innovation, North America at Opella. Opella is the new name for Sanofi's Consumer Healthcare Business Unit. Sanofi itself is the world's sixth-largest pharmaceutical and healthcare company and is headquartered in Paris, France.They discuss how Sanofi’s brands like Allegra, Dulcolax, and Gold Bond simplify science to make healthier living accessible. Claudine reflects on her career journey across consumer products and healthcare, highlighting the transferable skills between industries. The conversation touches on the importance of cultural relevance, resilience, collaboration in marketing, and the need for open discussions about failure. Claudine shares her leadership insights and highlights the value of empowering teams to take calculated risks.If you like what you heard from today's episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year's Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!SurveyMonkey Curiosity AwardsThe most innovative marketers are the ones who dare to ask the questions that matter and encourage a culture of curiosity in their organizations.Curiosity awakens their imagination. It feeds their thirst for knowledge. It incites their insights into their customers and drives their creative vision. It fuels every successful strategy.That’s the essence that distinguishes the 10 marketers who are being honored as winners of the inaugural SurveyMonkey Curiosity Awards. The premise of the awards is simple: Celebrate extraordinary marketing professionals working at SurveyMonkey customer companies who are driving innovation and shaping what’s next for their businesses, industries and communities.Click here to learn more about the 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award winners

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny connects with Rei Inamoto, who is the Founding Partner at I&CO, a global innovation firm that helps brands navigate change. Rei has been named in Creativity Magazine’s annual “Creativity 50” as well as one of “the Top 25 Most Creative People in Advertising” by Forbes Magazine. He is one of the most influential individuals in the marketing and creative industry today.Rei shares his experience growing up as an identical twin and how it shaped his creative career. He talks about his roles at R/GA and the birth of the digital era in the late 90s. He also discusses the role of brand-side marketers in pushing agencies to embrace new technologies and the rise of the creator economy. Rei emphasizes the importance of experimentation and caution when it comes to using artificial intelligence in marketing. He also highlights how brands like Nike and Apple face challenges in maintaining their inspirational creativity.If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

Welcome to another special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, Jenny connects with Melody Lee, CMO of Mercedes Benz USA, where she oversees brand positioning, marketing strategy, and execution to ensure long-term growth and profitability for the Mercedes-Benz brand in the United States.Melody recounts her journey from growing up in Texas with immigrant parents to her diverse career across various industries before joining Mercedes Benz. She highlights the emotional connection people have with cars and Mercedes Benz's strategy to remain aspirational for all consumers. Melody discusses the importance of brand relevance, balancing short-term and long-term goals, and her approach to leadership, likening it to protecting and enabling her team. She also reflects on the risks she took during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and admires Wen Zhou’s commitment to equity.If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

Welcome to this special greatest hits episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. It’s a pleasure to welcome Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and Founding President - Healthcare Business at Mastercard. Raja is a transformation leader with substantial senior management experience across different geographies around the world. He has managed large-scale businesses at Fortune 500 companies across financial services, consumer-packaged goods, and healthcare, including at Unilever, Citigroup, Anthem, and Mastercard.Raja shares his journey from environmental engineering to marketing and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning. He discusses the evolving role of CMOs, the need for collaboration with other executives, and the balance between innovation and driving business results. Raja also highlights the importance of both creativity and logic in marketing and challenges the outdated marketing curriculum in business schools. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Raja's experience and expertise.If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

Welcome to this special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast recorded at the Cannes Festival of Creativity. It’s a pleasure to welcome Gabrielle Wesly, CMO and Senior VP of Marketing at Mars Wrigley North America. Gabrielle is an experienced brand and general management professional with 20 years of experience in consumer and private-label CPG.Join us as we discuss marketing, innovation, and creativity in the CPG industry. We explore the balance between performance marketing and building brand equity, leveraging creative content from creators, and amplifying ideas with technology. Gabrielle also touches on the importance of consumer obsession at brands and creators' influence in marketing. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from industry leaders!Stream the new episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or find it on Spotify.If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

Welcome to this special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast recorded at the Cannes Festival of Creativity. It’s a pleasure to welcome Zach Kitschke to our podcast today. Zach is the CMO at Canva and a firm believer in the power of visuals in today's digital marketing landscape. Join us as we discuss the growing importance of visuals in today's digital landscape. Zach shares Canva's mission to empower the world to design and its impressive growth to 190 million users worldwide. He also shares his excitement about attending the Cannes Festival of Creativity for the first time and highlights Canva's focus on experiential marketing. He emphasizes the role of visual communication in driving success across various roles and departments within organizations.Stream the new episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or find it on SpotifyIf you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. A big welcome to Elizabeth Rutledge, our special guest today. Elizabeth is the CMO at American Express. Join us as we explore Elizabeth’s journey from a Biology teacher to an experienced marketing leader.Elizabeth shares her insights on the importance of learning and staying connected to customers, supporting the next generation of marketers, and driving and responding to culture change. She discusses American Express' initiatives for small businesses, the impact of AI on marketing, and their commitment to community and leadership development.Stream the new episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or find it on Spotify.If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!

Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, we have a special guest: it’s a pleasure to welcome Alex Schultz, VP of Analytics and CMO at Meta. Join Jenny and Alex as they discuss Alex's career journey, the role of the CMO at Meta, the integration of brand and performance marketing, understanding different audiences, and the challenges and opportunities in the marketing landscape. Alex shares his passion for marketing and how he turned it into a career, as well as Meta's strategies for promoting their products and working with creators.Stream the new episode below and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or find it on Spotify.If you like what you heard from today’s episode, the brains behind the Marketing Vanguard podcast, Adweek, will be appearing at this year’s Brandweek event in Phoenix, Arizona. Click this link to find out more!