REMIX: Album 5 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Sprite Passes Pepsi

REMIX Album 4 Track 12 – Matt Tumminello, President at Target 10Hey Brand Nerds! We have a treat for you today! We have Matt Tumminello in the virtual building dropping jewels from both his career and personal experiences as a leader in the LGBTQ+ marketing space.Jolted to impactful and meaningful action after witnessing 9/11 as a New Yorker, Matt dove head first into the LGBTQ+ marketing space through the launching of his business Target 10. As they say, "they apply deep LGBTQ consumer insights and cultural intelligence to brand strategy, marketing and creative, demonstrating to LGBTQ consumers that your brand 'gets it and gets me.'"

REMIX Album 7 Track 1 - Keeping Your Marketing Lens Fresh w/President of Marketing at Coca-Cola N.A. Shakir MoinBrand Nerds - welcome to album 7 - seven years of incredible guests and topics, and we are thrilled to kick off this new album with an incredible brand and marketing professional, President of Marketing at Coca-Cola North America, Shakir Moin.This episode truly inspires while teaching you both the best brand/marketing practices and F-Ups to avoid. Sit down or take a walk - all while getting a head start on your 2025 brand and marketing development. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:How can you keep your marketing lens fresh in 2025 and beyond?Observe and listen before you take action.Finding your magic metrics.Taking accountability. Your wins have "we"s and your loses have "I"sStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

REMIX: Album 7 Track 2 - A Real Global View of Marketing w/Lulite EjiguBrand Nerds - today's episode will expand your view on the power and stretch of marketing worldwide. We have Lulite Ejigu, whose passion for her work and Africa radiates through her words and will change you by what you hear. We can't wait to hear what you think! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Learning to go with the flow in your life and career.Finding a mentor is very importantBe conscious of who you are and what you bring to the table.How to analyze the room and the power of doing soStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 7 Track 12 - The Power of Research and Resilience w/Bill McDowellBrand Nerds - welcome back! You know we love to have various professionals in the brand and marketing community on the show and today we have a guest who brings the DATA. Bill McDowell is in the virtual building, sharing the power of research and resilience with us. If you've engaged with a brand or worked alongside a brand, research has been apart of the journey. Learn about that and more - enjoy! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Show some hustle in your work.The power of resilienceYou get what you pay for when it comes to market researchMeet the Pixar of the Research GameStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna GoodenBrand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds - today's guest spans across various industries, experiences, and roles throughout her career. As a former athlete, LaDonna Gooden has carried those lifelong lessons with her - and is dropping jew-els from her time working alongside DC to her current advocacy for women's sports in her current hometown. We know you'll learn a thing or two, so grab a notebook or your notes app and enjoy! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Understanding your optimal communication styleRespecting boundaries for yourself and othersListen more than you speakOwn your mistakes.Slowing Down to Speed UpStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

REMIX: Album 5 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Sprite Passes PepsiBrand Nerds, in this week's What's Poppin? we are diving into media's role in elevating the power of hip-hop culture in media through Sprite's iconic 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign. We are getting a behind the curtain look at Sprite's 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign from the innovator himself, Darryl 'DC' Cobbin, our co-host!  NOTES:Ad Week: Obey Your Third: How Sprite Became America's No. 3 Soft DrinkStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 7 Track 10 - Owning Your Brand w/Ed GoldWelcome back, Brand Nerds! Today's guest comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience on both the agency and client side. With this, he's bringing behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how to differentiate and own your personal brand, as well as the brand you're working on. An episode we know you'll enjoy! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Marketing Foundation: Authenticity Brand Differentiating: IconsAgency side beginnings provide great exposure & learningSometimes you just have to make the decision and goDo what you can to differentiate yourself.Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 7 Track 9 - Old School Meets New School w/Wilson ZehrBrand Nerds, our guest today is of many skills, from professor to successful entrepreneur, Wilson Zehr is brining his expertise to the virtual building and we are thrilled to have you tuned in with us. Grab a drink, go for a walk, or just sit down and listen because class is in session! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Relating to People - Put yourself in your target audience's shoesStories are great for communicatingMake it real.Don't forget about printed paper as a key communication tool.When the old school meets new schoolDon't be afraid to failStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 7 Track 8 - Right Place. Right Time. Right Tone. w/Steven DominguezBrand Nerds, we have a fellow Coke alum in the virtual building today! Steven Dominguez is a professional who will inspire you to be better, look at the world around you for inspiration and light, and encourage you through all the in-between. An episode you can't miss. Grab a drink. Go for a walk. Tune in to be inspired. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Finding those who bring you light in lifeSometimes the best move - is no move.Taking the consumer and insight lef approachAssume positive intent firstRigth Place. Right Time. Right Tone.How to take it all in.Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

REMIX: Album 5 Track 15 - The Pursuit of Balance in the BoardroomBrand Nerds! Get ready...we are talking about life inside and outside of the boardroom. Jeryn Turner is not only a successful business professional, she is also a yoga instructor and author who finds balance in life. She's inspiring us to think differently while still being successful and authentic.A jew-el dropper you don't want to miss! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Are you balanced in the boardroom?Go places you are loved, encouraged, and supported. That's where you thrive.Throwing away the script. Living authentically. The power of "AND" | Analog in a digital world.  NOTES:Connect with Jeryn at:www.JerynTurner.comInstagram: @spelmangeminiTwitter: @JerynTurnerFacebook: Jeryn TurnerView Her Books Here. Show Partner: SpecificityLearn More About Specificity Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter