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To continue our guest-hosted series of CMO Moves, Kate Gunning, CMO of IEX sits down with Nathaniel Ru, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Sweetgreen to discuss healthy fast food at scale and their love for summer salads.It all started in college for Nathaniel Ru where he met his business partner Jonathan Neman in their first day of accounting class freshman year of college. Nathaniel and John bonded over their passion for food and shared experience of growing up with parents who are immigrant entrepreneurs. From there, the idea of Sweetgreen was born. “We had this vision: how do we re-imagine fast food so that it can be synonymous with healthy food?”To find out more about Nathaniel’s unpredictable path to Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer or simply to find out what is in the Naomi Osaka Bowl, tune in to this latest episode of CMO Moves now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Cook has a reputation for three things: a straight-shooting, big-hearted leadership style, a laser focus on what the customer needs, and the ability to turn around marketing departments that are ready for digital transformation. After leadership roles at DSW, Waste Management and others she took on the CMO gig at David's Bridal in 2019, just as the company was recovering from bankruptcy and right before the global Covid pandemic all but shut down the wedding business.In this podcast episode of CMO Moves, Cook pulls back the curtain to show us how David's Bridal has masterfully weathered the pandemic and taken the opportunity to speed up its digital transformation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off the guest-hosted CMO Moves episodes is an incredible duo: Eric Toda, global head of social marketing at Facebook, sits down for a chat with eos Products' first-ever CMO, Soyoung Kang.Tune in to this very special episode of CMO Moves on how you can learn just as much from your failures as you can from success, how having an appetite for risk to keep up with fast-paced consumers can reshuffle your campaigns, how having trust from your organization is essential for marketers, and lastly a full-on masterclass on community building and how speaking the language of the community-led eos Products to rename their shaving cream to "Bless Your F#@%ing Cooch" based on a viral TikTok influencer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While most would find changing roles and marketing strategies during a pandemic challenging, Away’s CMO Selena Kalvaria saw it as a perfect opportunity. “We brought everything in together. We redeveloped our processes, how we work together, and we just moved in lock step. It's been a fantastic journey. The company has had explosive growth even as a pandemic has set us back. I feel like in many ways it's driven us forward.” Before joining Away as their VP of Brand and now CMO, Selena graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor's Degree in archaeology and finance and started her career on Wall Street before leaving to work in marketing for brands like Diageo and Anheuser-Busch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her current position at fintech start-up Happy Money may be Sadira Furlow’s first-ever CMO role (and this her first-ever podcast!) but don’t let the rookie façade fool you. The 2020 Brand Genius honoree has a string of noteworthy career achievements under her belt, including viral Superbowl campaigns like Mountain Dew’s “PuppyMonkeyBaby” and one of her proudest career wins in building from the ground up, PepsiCo’s first premium water brand LifeWTR.She’s also an incredibly humble leader whose path to CMO was far from expected. Today, she’s building the Happy Money brand house as well as the brand voice through digital content that speaks to consumers in the way that they like to talk about money (debt-hacks, anyone?). Tune in to hear Sadira’s faith-fueled career journey, her must-have marketing skills, advice to those starting a new role remotely and what she would be if she wasn’t a CMO, which she could (and should) totally still do even as a CMO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hyundai’s CMO Angela Zepeda never anticipated becoming a brand CMO, having spent the majority of her career on the agency side. And while she always saw herself going down the path of a COO role, it was that operational expertise and ability to solve real business problems through creativity that caught the eye of the Hyundai leadership team which led to the offer (on a Wednesday morning she recalls so well). In this episode, the chief marketer dishes on the non-marketing skillsets required of CMOs today and how it's never too late to invest in yourself and your career. She also shares an inside look at the Hyundai’s latest “full-funnel attack” campaign for the new Tuscon release and how she’s working to innovate on the inside to support digital retailing and on the outside with true brand storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When William White took on the role of chief marketing officer at Walmart, he considered it not only an honor to be working for the No. 1 Fortune 500 company, but also a dream job at a brand that comes with much responsibility. Not to mention, he just so happened to start his first-ever CMO role right at the start of a global pandemic.In this episode, William discusses the power and potential of the brand’s membership program Walmart+, the brand’s partnership with TikTok and how they brought the first shoppable live stream to the U.S. Tune in to hear about his road to becoming the CMO of Walmart, the evolving role of the CMO, how he’s tackling DEI as a leader and of course, what he would be if he wasn’t a CMO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minjae Ormes took on the role as CMO of a start-up within a Fortune 15 company for one main reason—and that reason was based on her own criteria. “I was ready for more meaning—ready to take a bigger chance on myself, ready to take on a bigger risk and just go for something where I could really drive impact for the business,” Minjae said. Tune in to hear how her team is leveraging consumer behavior insights to activate campaigns—like the new spot featuring the 12 degrees of Kevin Bacon—and evolving carrier's product offering to better fit what its consumer needs. She also shares the must-have skills she looks for in talent, how she’s feeding her own curiosity and priming for what’s next and critical advice on how to follow your own set of criteria to guide your career. She also takes on my lighting round like a champ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode marks a first for CMO Moves. We turned the tables on host Nadine Dietz as she joins as a guest for the very first time. CMOs Vineet Mehra and Musa Tariq take the hosting reigns to put Nadine in the hot seat to dish on the new adventure she’s taking on, as well as her new roles with Adweek. Nadine takes us back to her upbringing, her early career and some of the most personal and pivotal times in her life that have shaped who she is today. And of course, we wouldn’t let her off the hook without having her answer the famous last question she's asked every CMO... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I first was introduced to Sophie Bambuck last year when a few folks in our community kept mentioning her name as someone we just had to know. As promised, Sophie turned out to be a delightfully humble leader and mentor who views marketing in such a refreshingly simple way.The French-born (listen at :55 seconds in to hear how to say her last name right!), Portland-based leader spent most of her career in brand marketing at Nike, before taking on her first role as CMO for DTC fashion brand Everlane last month. And while Sophie’s path to CMO was not one she anticipated early on, she always knew that she wanted to set a good example for her two daughters and do something to have a positive impact on culture. “I knew that I wanted to tell stories. I wanted to make people feel something.”Tune in to hear how Sophie is thinking about storytelling and approaching sustainability from a marketing lens at Everlane. She also shares how she’s taking on her first 90 days as CMO and what’s it been like to onboard during the pandemic and critical advice she offers for aspiring CMOs centered around picking people over titles and jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While it wasn’t an easy decision for Ukonwa Ojo to make the move from CMO of MAC Cosmetics to CMO of Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Studios, it was a decision that quickly proved to be the right one for this culture-focused leader. In this episode, we dive into Ukonwa’s background, growing up in Nigeria as the daughter of two entrepreneurs who gifted her with both analytical and creative DNA. She shares unrivaled advice for navigating a non-linear career and how taking pride in the work you put into the world is paramount to your reputation and success. Tune in to hear more about Ukonwa’s journey to CMO, how she blends what she calls “the math and the magic” to drive business success and how to never let die the childlike, human side of marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have what I think may be our first censored episode of #CMOMoves, for good reason! Kory Marchisotto, CMO of E.L.F. BEAUTY, gave Heide Palermo and I tons to think about, too many competing headlines, great advice and loads of laughter. Not to mention a masterclass on strategic elf and F-bombing along the way! Warning. Do not listen to this if you are averse to bold talk, big ideas, bad words. But do listen if you’re into awesome role models, impossible (now conquered) missions, truthful advice, dance parties, curiosity, courage, conviction, and everything in between. It's elf'ing amazing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're bringing you the second episode of The Business of Marketing, where we sat down with Mastercard’s Michael Fraccaro, Chief People Officer and Raja Rajamannar, President, Healthcare Business and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. The two discussed how the role of the CMO has been elevated as a direct result of 2020, the critical need to collaborate in and out of crisis mode, and how they drive growth for Mastercard, together.Tune in to hear how they work together to create cross-functional teams, establish clear communications, uphold purpose, build employer brand, develop talent for the future, and present their results to the board. Also don’t miss Raja’s recap on his new book that launched today, Quantum Marketing, and how marketing as we know it will forever change moving into the fifth paradigm.Subscribe to The Business of Marketing here: anchor.fm/business-of-marketingFor the latest episodes and upcoming guests, visit: www.adweek.com/the-business-of-marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the launch of a new show, 'The Business of Marketing', that we’re excited to share with our CMO Moves listeners! Created in partnership with our friends at SAP, It’s a show dedicated to hearing the perspectives from everyone across the C-Suite on how they view marketing and the role of the CMO in driving growth for the company. Join us as we explore different perspectives and mine the intersectionality of marketing, technology, operations, finance, human resources and more! In today’s episode, we welcome Janey Whiteside, Chief Customer Officer of Walmart and Debora Koyama, Global Growth Operations Officer of Unilever. Together they share how they are navigating challenging times with optimism, innovation and growth, how the C-Suite unifies to deliver on company, customer, and employee objectives, and how the CMO and Marketing can best power advancement for all. Subscribe to The Business of Marketing here: https://anchor.fm/business-of-marketingFor the latest episodes and upcoming guests, visit: www.adweek.com/the-business-of-marketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not every day you get to interview the CMO of PepsiCo Beverages… and his daughter! When Greg Lyons invited me into his home, via zoom of course, I not only got to spend quality time with Greg talking through career and life defining moments, but I got to meet his lovely daughter, Molly, his two Bernese Mountain Dogs, and a cameo appearance (wave from the window) from his son. Join us as we explore Greg’s career journey, the moves that he made, the mistakes that he learned from, how he’s planning to spend the Super Bowl for the first time in 10 years, what his daughter has to say about all her new found dad time, and how he balances home, heart and happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former Global CMO of Ralph Lauren, Jonathan Bottomley makes a big move to become the CMO of Boll and Branch, an exciting challenger brand grounded in Sustainability. As you all know, Sustainability is the most important topic of 2021, finally, as has been key for many years but this year, brands are stepping up in a big way. And as we heard loud and clear last week in our Sustainability Symposium with the world's top Chief Sustainability, Brand and Marketing Officers, if brands do not step up, consumers will find alternatives.Tune in to hear about Jonathan's amazing journey, what he took away from his time at Ralph Lauren with Ralph himself, (who Jonathan said took a big chance on him as a first time CMO at the time and who, Heide, my co-host, is on a first name basis with now, much to her surprise). Find out how to lead with grace and ambition, how to assemble a world-class team that is "smarter than you" and how to embrace the future of growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Mapes, CMCO of Delta Air Lines has evolved his role many times over his 29 years with the company. Most recently, bringing Marketing and Communications together onto one team. As Tim said, it is just as important to think about branding from the inside as it is on the outside. Tune in to hear how Tim and the 75,000 Delta employees in 60 countries look to their own flight plan, using their core values as beacons to pull forward D&I, sustainability and a values-first mindset. Tim also shares how he ascended to the role of CMO and why he (like Lin-Maunel Miranda) thinks he “didn’t dream big enough.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I first met Melissa Proctor, CMO of the Atlanta Hawks, I was blown away from the first minute. An inspirational leader who went from Ball Girl to CMO, per the title of her recent book, she has had such an interesting journey driven by her determination and perseverance. Today, on Martin Luther King Day, we share her story of success as well as her big news. For three years she’s been working on an important moment that will take place later today. The Atlanta Hawks will be wearing their new uniforms that proudly say “MLK” on the front of their jersey, not Atlanta, not Hawks,but simply “MLK” in honor of Dr. King.And it isn’t just a uniform. The three-year journey included tremendous research to fully connect and empower the city of Atlanta, working with the community, local organizations and the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. And a commitment to the future to ensure equity and equality are better embraced and understood by all. Melissa and her teams’ work will not only be recognized locally, but already has earned global recognition from none other than the Pope. When the Pope learned of today, he asked that a MLK uniform be shipped to him so he could bless it and send it back in time for today's game. Tune in to hear all of Melissa's amazing moves that got her fully in the game and able to drive such meaningful action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special edition of CMO Moves from the CES C-Suite track, Adweek Chief Community Officer Nadine Dietz sat down with Vineet Mehra, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Officer-Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Lisa McKnight, SVP and Global Head of Barbie & Dolls Portfolio-Mattel, Inc. who not only pivoted their communication strategies during the pandemic, but also shifted the focus of their product offerings to meet the new needs of their consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting news! Heide Palermo has officially joined me as a co-host of CMO Moves! For her first official episode, I sent Heide off to Miami to meet up with RBI Global CMO Fernando Machado at a local Burger King to see the brand’s bold new rebrand in person. During the conversation, Fernando dives into the what and why behind BK’s recent rebrand and how he ensures his team and partners are being creative—but not just for creative's sake. Tune in to hear more from Fernando on how to sell ideas on the inside and why expanding your influence across your organization is so critical to your success and happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode of 2021, I couldn’t be more excited to welcome the master of “marketing at the speed of culture”, Nick Tran, Head of Global Marketing for TikTok. But don’t take my word for it. Have a listen or ask anyone in the marketing community, they will vouch for Nick’s consistent ability to listen and then tap into some of the most viral moments of the day. In Nick’s latest role, leading consumer marketing for TikTok globally, he’s already seen some pretty memorable moments. Who can forget Nathan Apodaca? No stranger to the intersection of marketing and culture, Nick has had an interesting career path. Tune in to hear more about his journey, how he thinks about giving back, and don’t miss the fun stories of the famous green slippers and why he’s known as the ‘Sock Guy’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of CMO Moves 150th episode, we went LIVE for the very first time to include the community in this important conversation around “The Business of Marketing”. Eight of the world’s top CMOs came together to discuss the intersectionality of Marketing, Finance, Technology, HR, and the Board Room and shared their perspectives on what it takes to be a well-rounded marketing business leader today. Thank you:* Alicia Tillman, Global CMO of SAP* Antonio Lucio, former Global CMO of Facebook* Dara Treseder, Head Of Global Marketing and Communications of Peloton* Linda Boff, CMCO of GE and President of GE Foundation* Marisa Thalberg, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of Lowe’s Companies* Martin Renaud, CMO of Mondelez International* Raja Rajamannar, CMCO of Mastercard and President Healthcare Division of Mastercard* Vineet Mehra, Global Chief Marketing and Customer Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, ten industry leaders of MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) descent came together virtually to share their experiences of feeling simply unaccounted for, especially when it comes to U.S. standards. Listen in to hear their stories, how they’re leading today and the solutions we can all work towards true inclusivity and anti-racism.Thank you to all our speakers for bringing their heart, knowledge, and power forward:Carla Hassan, CMO, CitiDalia Tarabay, Global Business Lead, GoogleFarhanna Sayegh, Multicultural Marketing Director, CQ fluencyJasmine Atherton, VP of Marketing, etuHOMEMaryam Banikarim, Head of Marketing, NextDoorSepideh Nasiri, CEO and Founder, Women of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in TechnologyStephanie Nadi Olson, Founder, We Are RosieTariq Hassan, CMO, PetcoMehmet Orhun Zenginler, SVP Sales and Operations, Adweek (host)Fahad Khawaja, Founder, Hue (moderator) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Yeh, CMO of Sephora, has beat the odds in holding her seat at Sephora for more than 8 years. And while sticking with a brand isn’t common, the reward has been the ability to have impact. Since she joined Sephora, her role has continuously evolved towards the transformational intention of becoming fully consumer-centric. Today, she leads a fully cross-functional marketing team from brand, to ecommerce, to data science, to behavioral science and more. Tune it to hear Deborah’s incredible career advice, especially how to grow your career and influence in the C-Suite, how she sees her role as a leader in the Asian American community, and how great working relationships can be measured by one simple variable – “are you on a text messaging basis”? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Alderete is a “boomerang” having first worked at Gap on the Banana Republic brand in 2001 and coming back a few years ago after working with other major retail brands like Levi’s, True Religion and ModCloth. Tune in to hear how Mary, now CMO of Gap, built a 100% in-house creative-performance team anchored at the core to the initial purpose of Gap established by founders 50+ years ago with the ability to pivot in real-time. Find out how she’s aligning her team to work together in new ways and for the sake of agility and authenticity. Hear her message around Sustainability for all, not just planet and products, but people and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that if you’re thinking about your entire life, most people can only actually remember 12% of their memories? According to Arjan Dijk, CMO of Booking.com, that is because only 12% of your brain is consciously available, leaving 88% subconsciously available and triggered by moments.So, what do people actually remember? It differs for everyone, but travel and unique experiences typically dominate the 12%. And what better industry to be in than travel when it comes to being able to connect emotionally with consumers? Tune in to hear about the site's covid-pivoting campaign titled “The World is Waiting,” how Arjan leverages his role to help create safe and inviting environments for his teams, and why it's important to not take yourself too seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, I am sharing the first episode of Marketer Momentum, the brain-child of the Adweek Executive Mentees who took it upon themselves to bring forward their top career tips from being mentored by 250 CMOs, CBOs, CEOs, Chief D&I Officers. Equally important in their journeys with their mentors has been their journeys with each other. In this first episode, they turn the tables, interviewing their mentors: Musa Tariq, Kristin Patrick, Sarah Kate Ellis, Julian Duncan. In the next episodes they interview other mentees who are lighting the path on fire. As they say... "career guidance you wish you had years ago". Please enjoy and please share with anyone looking for career tips in today's complicated landscape. XO NadineAll episodes of Marketer Momentum can be found at https://www.adweek.com/inside-the-brand/marketer-momentum/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passionate. Humble. Relentless. These are a few of the words that come to mind (and have also been used to describe him) when it comes to Artsy CMO, Everette Taylor. Before taking on his latest CMO role at the young age of 30, Everette had already built up quite the life story to tell and perhaps this is what fuels his incredible storytelling skills. From being broke and homeless at age 17 to then launching several successful businesses of his own, Everette brings many diverse skills to the CMO role that are serving him well as he tackles the unchartered territory of expanding art accessibility for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard the one about the girl in the bush? If not, you’re going to want to tune in to this episode for that story and some of the most practical and honest career advice we all need to hear right now. I first had Denise Karkos on CMO Moves at the start of 2018 when she was the CMO of TD Ameritrade. In this episode, we talk about what led her to make the move after 13 years from financial services to the entertainment industry, how she’s focusing on her team right now and the one thing you can do to build back your confidence after a slip-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been more than two years since Dara Treseder, now SVP, Head of Global Marketing and Communications for Peloton, first appeared on CMO Moves. Back then, she was the CMO of GE Ventures and she brought us an incredibly powerful episode packed with career tips called “Managing Your Personal Brand Like a Start-Up”. Clearly, Dara follows her own advice, having transitioned from GE Ventures to CMO of Carbon to her now new role at Peloton and still juggling flawlessly career, family and personal development. Tune in to hear all about Peloton’s new campaign released today around the power of community, how she’s found harmony and balance, and her model for success “Dare to Be Great!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the Disability Inclusion Summit, eight leaders in marketing and advertising brought their hearts and perspectives forward, sharing the virtual stage to open up about their personal experiences and unifying sentiments around areas for advancement. Each of the panelists are part of the Disability community and shared important perspective on awareness, understanding and alliance. For anyone trying to access this podcast who may have a hearing impairment, please note the full video that includes a sign language interpreter is available here: https://www.adweek.com/agencies/leaders-with-disabilities-urge-brands-and-agencies-let-us-tell-own-stories/The Panelists included: Becky Kekula, director, Disability Equality Index KR Liu, head of brand accessibility, Google’s Brand Studio Josh Loebner, director of strategy, Designsensory Christina Mallon, global head of inclusive design and accessibility, Wunderman ThompsonRussell Shaffer, director of global culture, diversity and inclusion, WalmartStorm Smith, producer, BBDO LA Bryan Stromer, product marketing manager, Microsoft Tiffany Yu, CEO and founder, Diversability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early days of Covid-19 here in the U.S., when schools began shutting down, employees were told to work from home, travel ceased, hotels began opening their rooms for overbooked hospitals and sports came to a screeching halt, we had a call. This “Sports Unite” call, which included CMOs, CBOs, Chief Fan Officers and Presidents across various sport and esport leagues spurred all leagues to join forces in service of the real heroes—the frontline medical workers. On this special episode, 72andSunny's Glenn Cole gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how "The Real Heroes Project" came to life and leaders from the NFL, NHL, NBA, WWE, MLB, WTA, Nascar and Activision Blizzard Esports share what it meant for their leagues along with what they're most excited about when it comes to the future of sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this third installment of a CMO Moves mini-series called “People-powered Growth Fueled by Transformative Technology” that we’ve brought to life alongside Lara Balazs, CMO and GM of Strategic Partner Group at Intuit, we sat down with Condé Nast CMO Deirdre Findlay to hear how the two of them are thinking about agility and speed given Covid impacts, social unrest and future needs. We also discuss what it was like for Deirdre to start her new role as CMO just before the Pandemic hit and how Lara’s role has recently expanded. Tune in to this insightful episode filled with lessons in leadership and practical tips to help us all navigate the here, now and beyond. Also don’t miss Deirdre’s perspective of fashion these days and what Deirdre and Lara would be doing right now to change the world if money and talent were no object. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On his last day as Global CMO of Facebook and also his last day as a CMO after 40 years in marketing, Antonio Lucio took to the virtual stage during Brandweek to share his thoughts on business, marketing and life. Antonio takes us through his journey in marketing and leadership and shares will all of us the lessons he learned along the way. He also shared the negative consequences when you take on too much at work without being mindful of you and your family. Having survived divorce, depression and a heart attack, Antonio offers his advice as someone who has “made every mistake in the book.” Tune into this breathtaking farewell filled with tips no one really ever tells you and be sure to have a pen, paper and a box of Kleenex handy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s a refreshing marketing cocktail consist of? “Equal parts brand truth and consumer truth,” shared Billy Paretti, CMO of Belvedere Vodka at Moët Hennessy. Shaken, not stirred.I sat down with Billy on the latest episode of CMO Moves to discuss how the premium vodka brand is “Made With Nature” and how this brand truth was the inspiration behind Belvedere’s new multilayered campaign platform that consists of striking cinematography, impactful CSR pledges, and an innovative new product reinforcing the brand’s new commitment. In between his sharing of brand learnings and consumer insights, Billy also shared his own tips of the trade regarding internal communications and how important it is to give people the benefit of the doubt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Football is a team sport” on and off the field and there is no better team player than Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, CMO of the LA Rams. I sat down with Ronalee to hear more about the years-long journey of opening the “$5 billion” LA Rams Stadium only to be pivoted by Covid-19, what it means to inspire Angelenos to shine bright from a long-term perspective, and how her mentors and immigrant parents gave her the courage to embrace opportunity.Before chatting with Ronalee, I was able to take a sneak peak at what is now deemed “the largest stadium in the world” measuring 3.1 million square feet (!). Kieran Hannon, CMO of Openpath Security and a dear friend of ours, took on a special assignment for us as extended Adweek family and went to meet with Ronalee, and CTO Skarpi Hedinsson, for a special tour of SoFi Stadium before the big opening on September 13th. Check out the stadium for yourself on her podcast page (https://www.adweek.com/inside-the-brand/cmo-moves/the-la-rams-cmo-bringing-the-sofi-stadium-to-the-fans/)and take a look around (thanks again Kieran!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost three years ago, I published Episode 5 of CMO Moves, called The CMO Roadmap to Success, with Greg Welch, Senior Partner of Spencer Stuart. Having placed over 500 CMOs at the time, all ears tuned in to find out the secrets to landing the big job. Today, I bring back Greg to give us on update on the current CMO landscape, what’s changed this year (everything!) and what’s ahead for CMOs. In addition, Greg introduces us to the Spencer Stuart CMO Summit that just went live and is included in this episode. Three Global CMOs from New York to Brazil to Singapore weigh in on what’s changed in their world and what they look forward to: Janey Whiteside, CCO Walmart, Silvia Lagnado, Sustainable Growth Officer, Natura & Co, and Erica Kerner, Head of Marketing Strategies and Partnerships, ONE Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hispanic and Latino/Latina/Latinx business leaders came together for a live discussion on the community's biggest challenges and opportunities in today's environment, how they are leading their teams, and ways we can all drive meaningful and lasting change. Thank you to all our speakers for bringing their heart, knowledge, and power forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A creator at her core, Shelley Haus was excited to join Ulta Beauty in 2014, mainly for the opportunity to help a 30-year-old beauty retailer find out who it was as a brand. The company sought out to not only get to the heart of who they were and what they stood for, but to also co-create a purpose alongside 45,000 associates. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes story of Ulta’s journey to find its true brand purpose, how Shelley leans into it as the foundation to help the brand evolve and how she turned around what she once thought was the biggest mistake of her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do stocks, toilet paper, hoodies and beer all have in common? In this episode…everything! IEX is setting all-new standards in stock trading with its innovative technology built to bring more transparency and fairness to the stock exchange scene. Since taking on the role of CMO two years ago, Kate Gunning has been able to unpack and convey the brand’s story in unique ways. From premium hoodies and socks to a custom-made IPA beer, Kate has embraced the power of experiential to build not only buzz and community but also education. Tune in to hear her impressive career journey that led her to where she is today and her career advice around trusting your gut, being brave and pushing forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, joins us to share his perspective on the motor racing industry today, the future, and why he brought on the first CMO of McLaren Racing, Mark Waller, former CMO of the NFL. Zak, as CEO, has had to make some tough decisions these past few months, including having to furlough three-quarters of the staff, but he remains positive on the future as the learnings are pushing the technology sport to new levels that are in the fan’s best interest. “It’s easy to be a CEO when it’s easy, it’s hard to be a CEO when it’s hard, but the good CEOs, I think, thrive in that environment.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look around you. One in six households in America is currently food insecure, meaning they have little or no access to food. That could be your next-door neighbor or the house across the street. Now look closer. One in four children in America is food insecure. When schools were open, many would leave on a Friday afternoon and not get another meal until they came back to school on Monday morning. When the schools were asked to close, then what happened? Cathy Davis discusses America's growing hunger problem - now estimated 54 million people without food, up from 37 million pre-Covid, and ways brands and individuals can help drive awareness and action towards solving it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After moving from Chicago to L.A. last year and taking the helm of the Snap Inc. brand, Kenny has been flexing his innovative storytelling master-skills for both users and partners in the Snap community. Tune in to hear what convinced Kenny to take on the role of Snap's CMO and how his team is growing users in target markets and driving awareness for new features like minis (mini utilities) and action bars. You'll also learn how this social media platform’s “pain in the ass” requirement to develop vertical content early on paid off as truly optimized for today’s mobile user and how it has evolved into a content platform, participating in the New Fronts for the first time this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Giorgi, CMO of Celebrity Cruises, didn’t take his first flight until he was 24 years old, yet this serial travel executive is an avid adventurer who loves to embrace risk, evident by his recent birthday trip to Lake Placid for a 13-mile hike and a giant stack of pancakes. Peter is excited for the time when the ships will sail again, and he says they will be better than normal. He also shares why the cruise industry is much better positioned for a comeback than the airlines right now. Join us in this lively discussion about the current state of the travel industry, how to position a team for a comeback, how he grew in his career, where he finds inspiration and how he is always pushing the boundaries. And don’t miss the hysterical story on how he missed his flight to meet with his now CEO, who he didn’t think he’d ever work for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an honor to interview the Queen Interviewer of all time, Katie Couric, Award-Winning Journalist, Co-Founder, Stand Up To Cancer, and Founder, Katie Couric Media. In this unique episode of CMO Moves we cover a large range of topics that are top of mind for all marketers today, including social unrest, health and wellness, shift in media budgets, rise of social media importance and the power of brands working together. When Katie is not fighting social injustice, fighting cancer or fighting economic downturn, she’s busy fighting hunger. And today, on the 22nd anniversary of the 1998’s hit family movie The Parent Trap, she brought back the original cast (less Natasha Richardson, sadly) via her Instagram channel to raise funds for World Central Kitchen’s emergency relief and resiliency programs in the wake of Covid-19. For more information, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CC3RtRIFreN/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Asian American business leaders creating an impact in advertising, marketing, and culture, joined us today for a live discussion on how they are navigating today's heightened discussions on race and stereotypes amidst COVID-related bias, how they are leading their teams, and ways we can all drive meaningful and lasting change. Thank you to all our speakers for bringing their heart, knowledge, and power forward:(Moderator) Cynthia Chen, President, Consumer Health, North America, Reckitt BenckiserMarvin Chow, Vice President, Global Marketing, GoogleBrad Hiranaga, Chief Brand Officer, North America, General MillsSoyoung Kang, Chief Marketing Officer, eosBoon Lai, Vice President, Global Partner Marketing, CiscoJudy Lee, Global Head of Experiential Marketing, PinterestHelen Loh, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Charles SchwabMinjae Ormes, Chief Marketing Officer, VisibleNick Tran, Head of Global Marketing, Tiktok USKyle Wong, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Pixlee(host) Ko Im, Community Editor, Adweek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost two years ago I interviewed Jeff Jones, CEO of H&R Block, on CMO Moves and he was looking to hire a new CMO. A month later, Vinoo Vijay became the new CMO of H&R Block so it was an immense pleasure to meet Vinoo and find out more about all the great initiatives he’s been leading. First of all, timely, tax day deadline is a few days away amid the most unusual year on record. Vinoo takes us through how he and the team pivoted to serve their customers, as well as how he and his team pivoted in how they work together. Second, and most impressive, is how Vinoo is thinking about community, diversity and inclusion with “Make Every Block Better”. Third and final (for now), I hugely appreciated chatting with Vinoo about superpowers, dot connecting, the role of marketing as journalists, and his tips for success for marketers today. This episode is packed full of great advice, great perspective and great urgency. I hope you enjoy Vinoo as much as I did and stay tuned for his masterclass on Financial Acumen. He doesn’t realize I took this seriously, but help me convince to do it, because it is needed, and he is spot on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Adweek Pride Stars and LGBTQ leaders creating an impact in advertising, marketing, and culture, joined us today for a live discussion on how they are personally and professionally navigating these turbulent times. Their voices shared how LGBTQ advocacy and dialogue have pushed the industry's diversity, inclusion and equity movement forward. Please join us for this very special version of CMO Moves featuring Adweek’s Pride Stars and listen to the immediate actions each of us can take to accelerate systemic change. Thank you to all our speakers for bringing their heart, knowledge, and power forward:(Moderator) Sarah Kate Ellis, President and Chief Executive Officer, GLAADRigel Cable, Director of Analytics and SEO, Astound Commerce; Social Media InfluencerKendra Freeman, Co-founder, MendiBenjamin Lord, Chief Marketing Officer, Mira BeautyShelly McNamara, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Procter & GambleMichaela Ivri Mendelsohn, Chief Executive Officer, Pollo West Corp. (El Pollo Loco); Founder, TransCanWorkRachael Rapinoe, Co-founder, MendiAllyn Shaw, President and Chief Technology Officer, Recycle Track SystemsRyan Sides, Senior Director and Interim VP of Social Media, BET NetworksRobyn Streisand, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Mixx and Titanium WorldwideRandall M. Tucker, Chief Inclusion Officer, Mastercard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As her father once told her, “You want to be slightly ahead of the curve. Not so far ahead that people don't understand what you're doing and you certainly don't want to be behind.” Stephanie McMahon, the first Chief Brand Officer of the WWE, is fourth-generation in the tremendous organization that is led by her father, Vince McMahon, CEO and Chairman, so she kind of has to listen to him for many reasons. But, that specific guidance has resonated with her and steered all her expansions that she’s brought forward which have evolved WWE from a live sport to a multi-media entertainment conglomerate who is heavily invested in supporting their diverse community. There is so much packed in this episode that blew my mind and my heart. I hope you find time to tune into this special episode all about heroes and villains! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we heard from 14 incredible and powerful Black leaders on how they are personally navigating today's turbulent times, how they are leading their teams, and what actions they recommend everyone take to accelerate systemic change. Please do not miss a moment of this moving event and please share this far and wide so we can have a better tomorrow. Thank you to all our speakers for bringing their heart, knowledge, and power forward:Adrian Parker, Global Head of Marketing, Patrón TequilaDaniel Cherry III, CMO, Activision Blizzard ESportsDanielle Lee, Chief Fan Officer, National Basketball Association (NBA)Danny Wright, Chief Brand Officer, AdweekElisha Greenwell, Co-Managing Director, Brand CitizensJabari Hearn, VP of Brand, LyftJulian Duncan, CMO, Jacksonville JaguarsJustina Omokhua, SVP of Brand Marketing, EndeavorKatrina Craigwell, Head of Global Employer Brand, J.P. Morgan ChaseLincoln Stephens, Co-Founder & CEO, The Marcus Graham ProjectMonique Nelson, Chair and CEO, UniWorld GroupRodney Williams, President & CEO, BelvedereTiffany R. Warren, SVP & Chief Diversity Officer, Omnicom & Founder & President, ADCOLORVictoria Russell, Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Papa John's International Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.