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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.

To open the D&I Summit, I had the distinct honor of sharing what this Summit was meant to do and how it came to be. I subsequently interviewed the first guest speaker, Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer of Procter & Gamble, to dig deeper into the difference between equality and equity and how we all need to double down now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer of Procter & Gamble, interviews Tiffany R. Warren, SVP, Chief Diversity Officer of Omnicom and Founder/President of ADCOLOR on staying the course for D&I and the importance of human connections right now. Tiffany also urges all of us to "create support and check in with your diversity champions inside and outside your company." Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Omnicom Exec and ADCOLOR President Tiffany R. Warren interviews Antonio Lucio, Global CMO of Facebook, on driving holistic and systemic change. Antonio notes that "diversity and inclusion is one of the filters that is going to help us accelerate our transition or transition out." Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Facebook Global CMO Antonio Lucio interviews Verizon CMO Diego Scotti on ways to make meaningful change at scale and the "need to put responsibility and society at the center of our strategy." Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, CMO Verizon Diego Scotti interviews We Are All Human Founder & CEO Claudia Edelman interviews GM and President, Consumer Health and Wellness of RB Cynthia the Hispanic Community Impact. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, We Are All Human Founder & CEO Claudia Edelman interviews GM and President, Consumer Health and Wellness of RB Cynthia Chen on the Asian Community Impact. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Cynthia Chen, GM and President, Consumer Health and Wellness or RB interviews GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis on the LGBTQ Community Impact. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis interviews The Female Quotient CEO Shelley Zalis on how to close the gaps to create an equal workplace. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, The Female Quotient CEO Shelley Zalis interviews Endeavor CMO Bozoma Saint John on helping diverse talent rise. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Endeavor CMO Bozoma Saint John interviews Anheuser-Busch U.S, CMO Marcel Marcondes on the key Ingredient to company culture. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Anheuser-Busch U.S, CMO interviews Petco CMO Tariq Hassan on how to convert caring to action. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Petco CMO Tariq Hassan interviews Salesforce CMO Stephanie Buscemi on how to elevate diverse voices. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this session from the Adweek D&I Summit, Salesforce CMO Stephanie Buscemi interviews Curaleaf's CMO Jason White on how to provide social justice for the misrepresented. Be sure to check out the other 10-minute conversations in this special series focused on Diversity, Inclusion, Equality and Equity for all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I first heard her story, I knew I had to have her on CMO Moves. Former AOL executive turned entrepreneur Kara Goldin founded flavored water business Hint, breaking down beverage industry barriers and selling direct to consumers before DTC was even a thing. Now, celebrating 15 years since first hitting the shelves at Whole Foods, Kara sits down with me to reflect on why she started the company, how they handled pandemic panic buying, and what she’s doing to push policy in support of clean public water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raja Rajamannar, Mastercard's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer and President of the Healthcare Division, returns to CMO Moves to take us deep into the marketing business case for humanity. This topic is top of mind for all marketers today as they juggle the short-term financial pressures and long-term reputation impact from their efforts at this very moment. Raja offers up a number of great tips for all marketers in how to not be tone-deaf with consumers or their CEO and CFO, and how to enroll help from their community for credibility. Further, Raja shares more on how two and half years ago he established a Risk Management function, now led by that same CFO who co-built the marketing finance team with Raja mentioned in his first episode of CMO Moves. Find out more about how this function was designed, what it monitors, and how it prepared Mastercard to handle the current pandemic across the 210 countries it operates in today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monica Gil knows a few things about crisis and reputation management, having spent some time in politics on her path to CMO of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Further, not only is she the Chief Marketing Officer, with all marketing and communications responsibility, she also leads Human Resources. As we’ve all be saying these past few weeks, there is no playbook for the crisis we are currently going through, but Monica has been building one for the future through the actions she’s taken. She not only pre-planned for the crisis, but is managing through and already planning for post with a lot of tips to share. If that wasn’t enough in one podcast, hang on for the second part of this where we go deep into the Latina culture and learn a lot about this fast-growing, dynamic group reshaping American culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s podcast is unlike any CMO Moves podcast you’ve ever heard before. With the whole world “slipping and shifting” through this global pandemic, we are heads-down on the here and now. But what’s happening in the background is an exponential advancement of technology. What does that mean? While we’re focused on today, rightfully so, I wanted to bring this forward as something not to forget about tomorrow. With that, I invited Tamara McCleary, CEO of Thulium and leading Futurist to share how her timeline projections has accelerated given this monumental shift. Hold onto your seats. Hold onto your minds. Hold onto your hair follicles as new receptors of the tactile internet. It’s not only coming. It’s here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Haley, CMO of IHOP (sometimes now referred to as IHOb) is no stranger to big, bold, daring campaigns. A “cereal” restaurant marketer, as reinforced by the brand's recent product extension of cereal pancakes, Brad points to his key success factors: taking risks, his team, and having best-in-class agency partners. Indeed, the IHOb campaign was remarkable. In this episode, Brad goes deep into the campaign conception, the results, and how IHOP has been on a continual upward march in building brand momentum alongside Adweek’s Agency of the Decade, Droga5. We also dive deep into Brad’s earlier roles at CKE and Jack in the Box, where he first developed his formula for success that he's been refining ever since. This includes strong agency partnerships across the full-funnel marketing activities and the importance of not losing sight of the upper funnel. And going back to the very beginning of what Brad said was key to success, “having the very best internal team you can have,” Brad shares with us what his internal organization looks like, his broad cross-functional responsibilities, and his dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive teams. As part of IHOP’s core values, Brad describes all the actions they take and what they measure to ensure they are living up to those values and how success is breeding success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andréa Mallard, CMO of Pinterest, and Lara Balazs, CMO of Intuit, came together for our second installment of People-powered Growth Fueled by Transformative Technology. Today’s episode is on Platform Amplification, and what better expert to have joined us than Andréa Mallard. Join us all as we dive deep into what’s working, what’s not and what's possible, including what it means to be “intellectually generous” with consumers. Both Intuit and Pinterest share similar missions, so you’ll hear what it is like to leverage platforms to deliver on purpose, inspiring and “creating the urge to act." Also, one of the coolest parts of the whole discussion for me personally, was a fascinating look at how campaigns can turn into multiple, individual sensory triggers and, hence, segmented and applied across different channels in different ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In looking at Alex Chang’s path to becoming CMO of the San Francisco 49ers, you could say he took a bit of a slant route (I’m slowly upping my football vocab!). His journey began when he decided to ditch his pre-med studies to explore healthcare consulting and then went on to American Express where he spent more than 13 years across various marketing functions. So what brought him to take the marketing helm at the 49ers? The opportunity to transform brand strategy, engage new audiences and rebuild the marketing organization from the ground up. And that’s exactly what Alex and his team are focused on today as they look to move away from a legacy campaign to a new, more future-focused brand positioning launching in April. Listen in to hear more about how Alex is thinking about captive engagement in today’s competitive experience economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had the most fantastical experience recently, getting to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq for the 100th episode of CMO Moves. It was an honor and a privilege, I never in a million years would have thought could happen. And I couldn’t thank Jeremy Skule, CMO of Nasdaq, and his entire team more for their support of what CMO Moves is all about, which is directly in line with their mission. It’s about celebrating great leaders, great moments, great businesses, and it goes way beyond a bell. Join us in this exciting behind the scenes look at Nasdaq, and how Jeremy is shape-shifting perceptions away from just solely an exchange to a technology and analytics company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are celebrating. It’s the 100th episode of CMO Moves and I couldn’t be more excited to share this moment with you. I recently put out a call on social and through our newsletter to find out which episodes most resonated with our listeners and why–and in this special episode, we recap the 99 episodes to-date through listeners’ favorite moments. This was no easy feat, as almost every episode has touched so many people in different ways, but I did my best to bring you some of the most special moments and a few behind-the-scenes stories of my own.For more from this episode and the latest from the series, visit adweek.com/cmomoves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off her GRAMMY week hosting musical artists in the Citi Sound Vault at the Hollywood Palladium, Jennifer Breithaupt, Global Consumer CMO of Citi, and I got a chance to talk about her role and the exciting things she’s working on across the industry. As a global leader, Jennifer has the opportunity and responsibility to have a global impact. Last March, Jennifer teamed up with the ANA to launch #SeeHerHearHer that brings together other global brands and leading artists to provide opportunities for women across the music industry. Join us in this fascinating deep dive behind the scenes of the music industry and how Jennifer leads her team at Citi. Hear her tips on how to hire and her recipe for leadership. Plus, find out what Jennifer doesn’t do because she’s “seen the end of that movie.”For more from this episode and the latest from the series, visit adweek.com/cmomoves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I sat down with Vineet Mehra at Brandweek last year, we dove into the changing role of the CMO. In particular, Vineet shared with us “The 5 Mantras for the Modern CMO” that he’s been working on since he took on his new role as Global CMO of Walgreens Boots Alliance one year ago, having previously served as CMO of Ancestry.com. Join us in this deeper dive into Vineet’s current world, leading global marketing for a $130 billion business with more than 440,000 employees, nearly 19,000 stores across 11 countries and a wholesale business that distributes to more than 240,000 pharmacies. Find out what these five mantras are and how Vineet and his team of four CMOs are redesigning the future of marketing and what it means to be a modern CMO.For highlights from this episode and the latest from the series, visit adweek.com/cmomoves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off my new year, I took a little trip south of San Francisco to visit with Taj Alavi, Global Head of Brand at Uber and former Head of Brand for Instagram and Intuit. What was supposed to be an hour breakfast turned into a three-hour fascinating journey with Taj. We talked about everything from how she got to lead Global Brand for one of the biggest companies in the world to how she juggled her full family life to her tips for balancing being direct and being nice. We also touched on the impact of her Iranian culture in how she approached her role as a business leader, and what she had to change to finally “own her informed voice” unapologetically. Tune in to hear Taj’s incredible journey and how her life motto of “build, not break” reminds us all that we are part of a bigger story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered how a certain someone gets on the cover of a major publication? Or how speakers are selected for events? Or what a hot newsroom decides to focus in on? Well, today we dive deep with Adweek's editorial co-leaders, Lisa Granatstein and Stephanie Paterik, to hear what they found truly unique this year and what they are looking forward to in 2020. Tune in to hear about some of the most notable moments of 2019, including Chrissy Teigen’s Brand Genius Award, a private home tour with Swizz Beatz, what’s happening with Privacy Laws and Customer Experience. And don’t miss what’s on everyone’s mind for 2020 with the shifting trends and possible death of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). Wait, what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bozoma (Boz) Saint John, CMO of Endeavor (aka @badassboz) has had an exciting career leading brands like Uber, Apple Music, Pepsi and now Endeavor. In this episode, we dive deep into her unique superpowers– which sit squarely amidst the magic of pop culture– and how she added skills along the way to help her do “the full job.” Despite creativity being her leading strength, Boz has leaned into “the math” to underscore her achievements. A skill, she says, she was criticized for not mastering early on in her career. Find out what Boz is up to now at Endeavor from movie stars to athletes to brands to Miss Universe and Professional Bull Riders. This episode is filled with heart, excitement and great life advice. As Boz shares her experience of losing her husband at such a young age, she reminds us all to live life urgently. She describes her own life as a campfire, where you need lots of different kinds of logs to really make the fire blaze. There is no denying, she’s on fire in the best way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Wahl, Global CMO of General Motors, has always been paving new roads in every role she has ever taken on - Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Chrysler, McDonald's. In her latest role as Global CMO of GM, Deborah shares how she and CEO, Mary Barra, are pursuing a vision of “a world of zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.” As an expert CMO who has led so many exciting companies, Deborah and I dive deep into the role of the CMO and the confusion in the industry around the role. Unequivocally, Deborah notes, the role of the CMO is to drive growth. Despite the rapidly changing landscape, Deborah goes on to discuss how the objectives of marketing haven’t changed, but how you get there has. And in her mind, it is time to bust some myths around the aptitude of marketers everywhere. Tune in to hear more from Deborah on these essential topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa Tariq. What can I say about him that most of you don’t already know? He’s wicked smart, super creative and incredibly thoughtful in his role and as a mentor to many. Oh, yes - and he wears awesome shoes as evidenced by the countless tweets and posts on his fire kicks from the Brandweek mainstage. In his last episode of CMO Moves in June 2018, Musa was on a mission to find his personal North Star, leaving Ford as the youngest Chief Brand Officer ever. In this episode, we dive into his inspiring career journey, what he learned from his prior roles that refined his thinking and the advice he has to marketers everywhere. See more, including Musa's cant-miss playbook from this episode at www.adweek.com/cmomoves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I sat down with Jill Gregory, NASCAR’s first female CMO, and asked her what’s it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated industry, she said it “isn’t something that really occurs to me.” And after hearing how NASCAR has the most diverse fanbase today than it’s ever had, it’s no wonder why. Jill is hyper-focused on embracing that diversity to grow the more than 70-year-old brand. In this episode, we dive into behind the scenes of NASCAR sponsorships, how Jill’s team trying nontraditional methods and the best career advice she's ever heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.