REMIX: Album 6 Track 19 - The Most Interesting Woman in Marketing - Jackie Woodward

REMIX: Album 6 Track 19 - The Most Interesting Woman in Marketing - Jackie WoodwardBrand Nerds! We are bringing you the most interesting woman in the marketing world—yes, most interesting! While some may pick a niche business world to work in, today's guest, Jackie Woodward, is a woman of many talents within many niches of the brand and marketing world. She is inspiring, interesting, and an incredible businesswoman who leads with heart and intellect. We can't wait for you to take a listen and get to know Jackie as we did. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Nurture Your NetworkThink like a brand. Act like a retailer.Give your people a chance to lead.Curiosity is the core of success.Be a collector of interesting people.Even though you might want to - you can't fix people.How the brands you work on become your kids.NOTES:Connect with JackieJackie Woodward | LinkedInBook: The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and LifeStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitt

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"sShow Notes: January 2025 Coca-Cola Ad Mentioned - Link Coming Soon! Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

REMIX: Album 6 Track 17 - Reading the Room w/Josh BallBrand Nerds! In today's episode, DC's old friend and colleague is in the building, sharing his knowledge and experiences from both the Ad Agency and Client side. From brands you've definitely heard of to marketing you've definitely seen, Josh Ball, affectionately called "J Breezy," challenges us to be reflective of ourselves and those around us. It's an episode we know you'll enjoy! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Read the rooms you are in.Do things proactively.Simplicity is key.Operate with the mindset of what's best for the businessTension can be healthy.Failure is not an endpoint."Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes, doesn't mean he lacks vision."NOTES:Connect with JoshJosh Ball | LinkedInStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 6 Track 23 - What's Poppin? AI Marketing 101Brand Nerds - What's Poppin?! AI - as you know, is a common conversation in the brand and marketing space. From brands using it for social media, traditional media and beyond - how does it happen and how is it done well? We have the co-founders of AI startup Firebay Studios in the virtual building today to break down how they use AI to elevate brands and marketing nationwide. Show Notes:Firebay StudiosLearn more at firebaystudios.comStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

Album 6 Track 22 - Persevering, Navigating, and Owning Your Journey w/Aaron ArterBrand Nerds - we are back with an original show and an incredible guest you don't want to miss. Aaron Arter is droping gems about navigating your career, taking ownership of your Ws & Ls, and persevering through it all. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Find your category sweet spotHaving a mentor that tells you what you need to hearTaking accountability when you F-UpLearn to take the heatHow to be a Brand BarometerShow Notes: Coca-Cola Ads Mentioned:2024 AI Holiday Ad2024 Holiday Road (not AI) Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

REMIX: Album 6 Track 16 - Good Shepherding w/Rick HaydukWhat’s happening, Brand Nerds?! Today, we have a special guest in the house - a longtime friend of host LT and a true brand expert and hotelier, Rick Hayduk. Rick is bringing heart and compassion to the forefront while carving a path in the hotel industry with his intentional approach to the hospitality industry. Learn about his career, from The Breakers Resort to The Shepherd Hotel. Prepare to be inspired to make good trouble in the world. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:What can you do best in your world, so that you can serve humanity?What's your purpose?Heart & Compassion FirstDo the right thing.Be a shepherd of good trouble.NOTES:Connect with RickRick Hayduk | LinkedInThe Shepherd HotelKelly Clarkson Feature w/Tanner S. from Love on the SpectrumStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on Social

REMIX: Album 4 Track 11 – Andy Alsop, CEO, The ReceptionistHey Brand Nerds! We are back with another guest who has major experience in the BYTES industry. Andy brings grit, passion for people, humility, and gems of knowledge from his serial entrepreneurial career journey to our virtual building. 

REMIX: Album 4 Track 10 – Richard White, CEO and Founder, FathomHey Brand Nerds! We are leaning into the BYTES of our Brands, Beats, and Bytes podcast today and we have a guest you don't want to miss. Richard is bringing his wisdom, love of brand and internal culture to our virtual building. Challenging us to not always go with the flow of others but take the calculated risk when starting a business. 

REMIX: Album 4 Track 8 – Jane Lee, Founder, Launch Pop  Hey Brand Nerds! We have an inspiring and insightful episode for you today! Jane Lee is bringing her years of experience (and great lessons from her f-ups) to the table to talk about the value she learned from starting in the corporate world to her journey to and through entrepreneurship. From eating seaweed from the beach to survive to launching multiple successful businesses and everywhere in between.  An episode perfect for those who are in the midst of entrepreneurship or who are thinking about venturing out on their own. GEMS are dropped from this Toronto native. Key Takeaways: There are technically-focused strategies that you can execute yourself as you build your brand to test out the product before launchDon't love your product too much, allow yourself to pivot.Speed Up to Slow DownIf you won't bet on yourself. Why would anyone else?  NOTES:Learn more about Launch PopStay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter 

REMIX: Album 1 Track 19 - Charlene Li New York Times Best Selling Author and Founder/Senior Fellow at AltimeterHey Brand Nerds, we are back with the wonderful Charlene Li as our guest.  When Charlene speaks, Silicon Valley and beyond listens!  We welcome you to enjoy and learn about many Brands, Beats & Bytes topics including: • A potential positive shift in CMO tenure?• The relationship between business growth and the disruptive mindset• As a woman, best way to advance one’s career