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The ART of Marketing with Amanda Rassi, SVP & CMO of The Michaels Companies

Season 1, Ep. 107

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Matt Britton chats with Amanda Rassi, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at The Michaels Companies. Amanda explores the evolving retail landscape, the role of customer data in marketing, and how Michaels fosters creativity through its products and community initiatives. 



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