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In this episode, Eric sits down with Ć sa Borg, the Chief Marketing & Commercial Operations Officer at Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car brand that's challenging the automotive industry. Since launching in 2017, Polestar has rapidly expanded to 27 markets globally with their lineup of electric vehicles. Ć sa brings her wealth of experience from 20 years at Volvo Cars to this challenger brand, offering unique insights on the difference between marketing for an established brand versus building one from scratch.
One of the key takeaways from this conversation is how Polestar approached sustainabilityāmaking it core to their brand identity rather than just a marketing message. Ć sa shares that transparency is a fundamental value for Polestar, especially in an industry that has historically hidden its environmental impact. We also dive into their decision to bring creative and media capabilities in-house, which has allowed for greater consistency, speed, and control over their brand expression across all 27 markets. Another fascinating aspect of our discussion explores how AI is being integrated into their marketing operations, from improving translation to maintaining brand tonality across markets. If you're interested in automotive marketing, sustainability branding, or building in-house creative capabilities, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube ā¶ļø: https://youtu.be/fSEW2Vl2Sf8
Ā Ā š Chapters:
- (00:00:00) - Intro šļø
- (00:03:02) - Ć saās view on challenger brands in the EV space š
- (00:04:29) - What is Polestar?
- (00:09:20) - Sustainability as a core brand value š
- (00:13:08) - Creative campaigns and testing approach š¬
- (00:27:09) - Employer branding šØļø
- (00:34:50) - Ć saās commercial responsibilities š¼
- (00:37:03) - Lightning Round ā”
šļøMentioned in the show:
Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Scratch is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, and he's joined by Ć sa Borg of Polestar in this episode.
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Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Past guests include CMOs from Mastercard, GE, Shell, Hyperloop, Adobe, PepsiCo, and Papa Johns.
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