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S5 Ep 44Authentic Team Cultures Build Authentic Brands That Standout
Laura Mesa, Vice President of Community and Marketing at Product Hunt, shares how allowing your team to be vulnerable in the workplace, allows your brand to show up authentically too. She also discusses the importance of developing a customer first product strategy and putting in extra effort to personalize based on real needs of your users In this episode we discuss: How "Makers" like Notion and Figma got their start on Product Hunt – what made them successful on the platform and how it's great resource for discovering the next big idea Dating and Job Hunting: how Laura combined both efforts to launch her marketing career, including getting the chance to meet Steve Jobs and launch the iPhone Testing, learning and using sentiment validation when evaluating products and features Why standing up for your customer is the bravest thing marketers can do Guest Bio: Laura Mesa, Vice President of Community and Marketing at Product Hunt, is a mother, wife and a tech marketer with more than 15 years experience in consumer tech brands, including roles at Facebook, Apple, Mozilla, Yahoo, Sequoia Capital and currently, Product Hunt. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S5 Ep 43Culture is Changing: How Marketers Can Prepare For The Future Now
Quynh Mai, Founder & CEO of Qulture shares how culture is changing quickly from Gen Z and what brands need to change in order to be successful on platforms like TikTok, the Metaverse and Twitch. We also talk about making your audience the star of your campaigns with user-generated, collaborative content. In this episode we discuss: Working with Kanye West on the "Life of Pablo" International Campaign Bringing Kylie Jenner's Kylie Cosmetics into the Metaverse Embracing Decentraland as the new platform for events and community Why marketers need to respond and reiterate quicker than ever before Guest Bio: Quynh Mai who is the Founder & CEO of Qulture, a digital creative agency that helps their clients confidently embrace the near future. She has worked with global brands like Sephora, Nike, H&M, Google, L'Oreal, Yeezy and Ferrari and directly with tastemakers who have been at the forefront of cultural change including Kanye West, Kylie Jenner, Angelina Jolie, Annie Leibovitz, and Jennifer Aniston. ------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S5 Ep 42Favorability Focused Storytelling For Nestlé's Locally Minded Audience
Liz Caselli-Mechael, Global Head of Digital & Content for Nestlé, discusses how she's built her career around purpose-driven digital storytelling and engagement. She shares how to focus on favorability rather than driving sales, by integrating important values like sustainability, social responsibility, and climate action into Nestle's brand strategy. Key Takeaways: Measuring favourabilty and brand lift with specific target segments Being willing to fail forward and iterate quickly from audience signals when your messages turn out to be wrong Getting involved with nonprofits and local communities to use their brand as a force for good Ways to showcase "who is behind the logo" for Nestle's many consumer facing brands and challenging internal perspectives of the brands Guest Bio: Liz Caselli-Mechael is the Global Head of Digital & Content for the Nestlé master brand and has built her career around purpose-driven digital storytelling and engagement. Her team leads in-house content and creative development for Nestlé digital channels and campaigns, crafts audience strategies for both consumers and KOLs, uses data and insights to craft and refine reputation messages, and supports local market teams in 50+ countries to develop their own digital capabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S5 Ep 41Why Your Audience Is Not Your Community
Claire Kart, VP Marketing & Community at Mina Foundation, discusses how they're leveraging "just in time marketing" as a go to market strategy for their upcoming SDK launch. Claire also shares Mina's rebrand story and how it actually started with getting sued by a larger player in crypto! Key takeaways: What "zero-knowledge proof" means and the practical utility of it Marketing to ever evolving audiences when building an L1 The role of brand strategy in setting realistic expectations to earn user trust Differentiating between community and audience – how strategies and tactics for growing each should differ Guest Bio: Claire Kart is the VP of Marketing and Community at Mina Foundation, the non-profit steward of Mina Protocol. She has been with the project since 2019 as one of the first non-engineering team members and helped to foster adoption and growth through testnet, mainnet, token offering, SDK beta, and is currently gearing up her team for the full SDK launch. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S5 Ep 40How Twitter is Promoting Safety and Gamifying Privacy
Maura Tuohy Di Muro, Global Head of Product Marketing at Twitter, discusses how Twitter is promoting safety on their platform and the unique ways they're adding gamification to privacy, including a recently released video game experience they made for their users. We also discuss how Web3 can deliver on its big promises of accessibility and inclusivity and how Twitter thinks about earning trust. Key takeaways: Protecting democracy while elevating important voices Responding to consumer distrust and increasing demands Making platforms like Twitter safe, accessible and inclusive Connecting human emotion to your products How they conceptualized, built, and distributed Twitter Data Dash to help their users understand their privacy policy Guest Bio: Maura Tuohy Di Muro is the Head of Product Marketing at Twitter, where her team scales GTM programs for safety, privacy, and information integrity. Prior to Twitter, Maura was a Global Marketing Director at Mozilla, the not-for-profit that makes the Firefox browser. Maura is passionate about the intersection of technology and humanity and lives in San Francisco with her husband and 2 sons. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
Introducing Season 5: Featuring Women Marketers
trailerMany of the most memorable brand campaigns have been driven by cutting edge marketers who are driving innovation and massive growth for some of the most beloved brands. In Season 5 of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we're getting a fresh perspective and highlighting women marketers who are making an impact in both crypto and mainstream brands. We'll cover topics like: Web3, cookieless advertising, crypto marketing, privacy and future-proofing your brand. Each week, top marketers will share the strategies and tactics behind their brave marketing moments that led them to where they are today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting web browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. This podcast will provide a backstage view of how leading marketers are solving the issues facing the advertising industry so that you too can be prepared for what's ahead. Music by: Ari Dvorin
Understanding Exotic Options and Marketing Tactics for a Mainnet Launch
bonusWinston Zhang, Co-founder at Cega, shares how they're preparing for their upcoming mainnet launch. He discusses the marketing strategies they're working on, including an NFT collection, and a major risk they took by differentiating their visual branding. He also educates us on the benefits of exotic options, even in a bear market. In this episode we discuss: How to increase mainstream of adoption of your products Focusing on your customers instead of your competitors Differentiating through your branding and marketing aesthetics Why crypto marketers should cut the jargon Creating FOMO when fundraising and pitching VCs Guest Bio: Winston Zhang is the co-founder of Cega that is building the first decentralized exotic options protocol in Web3. He was previously a founder in Y Combinator's Winter 20 batch and before that, a product manager at DoorDash. Fun fact, Winston is Canadian and has a twin brother! ----------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 39Experiential Marketing and Making Crypto Events More Memorable
Jay Kurahashi-Sofue, VP of Marketing at Ava Labs, discusses how his team disrupted the traditional event experience with their recent Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, along with some of the risks they took that really paid off. He also shares the biggest opportunities for crypto marketers across all stages of the funnel. In this episode we discuss: How optimizing for speed and cost impacts blockchain adoption and attracting crypto traders The challenges crypto marketers face when advertising on social media channels Upper funnel activations and ways marketers can get more comfortable going horizontal with their channels how user research can play an important role in meeting users where they are, and creating effective marketing strategies Guest Bio: Jay Kurahashi-Sofue is the VP of Marketing at Ava Labs, a Web3 organization building Avalanche. Prior to Ava Labs, he was the Head of Marketing at Fluidity and AirSwap and also was a strategist at Ogilvy, where he co-founded its first blockchain marketing group. Jay is also the co-founder of BlockMarketers, a virtual and in-person community for marketing executives in the blockchain industry. Outside of Ava Labs, Jay is a photographer and music producer. --------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 38How eToro is Making Crypto Trading More Social
Brad Michelson, Head of US Marketing team at eToro, discusses the unique social features their platform offers in an effort to reduce intimidation and attract new investors into crypto trading. He also shares his thoughts on the biggest challenges with crypto marketing and the effective strategies they've implemented to overcome them. In this episode we discuss: What makes the eToro marketplace different from any other crypto trading platform on the market CryptoBowl: how brands like eToro and Crypto.com took over the Superbowl this year The clever way eToro used Twitter and its integration with Giphy to increase the performance of their ads How to leverage online communities like Discord, Telegram, and Signal for crypto marketing Guest Bio: Brad Michelson is the Head of US Marketing team at eToro, a global social trading platform with over 27 million global users. He is a digital marketer with over ten years of experience taking finTech and e-commerce brands to market. Previously, Brad worked as the Director of Marketing at BlockFi. ------------------------------------------------ About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 37Crypto Utility: What's Still Missing from the Crypto Ecosystem?
Aaron Schneider, Business Development and Partnerships at Bitpay, discusses ways that crypto can become more useful in order to maintain its relevance into the future. He shares what Bitpay is doing differently to solve this with e-commerce, along with the challenges they're up against in transitioning to crypto as a mainstream form of payment. In this episode we discuss: Trends in fintech marketing and how to attract millennials and gain production adoption Launching Lamborghini's first-ever NFT collection The benefits for merchants in switching over to crypto as a payment method How "accepting crypto" is a marketing opportunity for brands and examples of how brands like Newegg took advantage Guest Bio: Aaron Schneider Business Development and Partnerships at Bitpay - the largest cryptocurrency payments gateway. Aaron has been in the eCommerce, fintech, and payments industry for over 22 years. BitPay is compatible with 95 crypto wallets and 13 cryptocurrencies and enables merchants to accept crypto payments with no volatility risk. BitPay also helps merchants with crypto disbursements/payouts/crypto rewards programs. Aaron is also co-author of the Better Business Book Volume 2. (available on Amazon). ------------------------------------------------ About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 36The Future of Decentralized Identifiers and Monetization of Personal Genome Data
Dylan Dewdney, Co-Founder and Lead Initiator at NFT3.com and Kylin Network, discusses the world of DIDs (decentralized identifiers) and some of the future use cases, along with how Web3 will change the way data is handled. He also talks about the changing relationship between marketers and the data needed to optimize their businesses, and why privacy is often highlighted but becomes compromised in an effort to track results. We also discuss: How data ownership will impact the ways in which consumers interact with the internet and view their personal privacy The ethics and security considerations for sharing your data in a web3 world The lifetime values of our personal genome data and how much we should or could be paid for sharing it along with ways that large multinational companies can monetize idle data sets Importance of appealing to human emotions in marketing and committing to a particular position or belief. Guest Bio: Dylan Dewdney, Co-Founder and Lead Initiator at NFT3.com and Kylin Network. Dylan is a longtime crypto supporter and enthusiast dating all the way back to 2011. He has consistently been at the forefront of the intersection between society and technology and has appeared alongside such luminaries as Edward Snowden and Gavin Wood. Dylan is an investor and advisor to a number of crypto projects and has been building in the space since 2017. His most recent interests and pursuits are in the fields of decentralized data monetization and decentralized identity, respectively, as co-founder of Kylin Network and NFT3, respectively. ---------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 35The SuperRare Creator Economy: Crypto Art and NFTs
David Feinstein, Head of Partnerships at SuperRare, discusses the economics of digital art and how valuing NFTs compares to the traditional art world. He also shares how luxury products, designers and brands can get into the Web3 game via the SuperRare marketplace. We also discuss: How SuperRare is creating marketing moments that go viral while also empowering artists Digital scarcity and levers that drive the price of crypto art and NFTs Social media and crypto: why Twitter is SuperRare's top channel for driving new business and how they measure its impact Ways the fashion and entertainment industries can leverage crypto Guest Bio: David Feinstein, Head of Partnerships at SuperRare – the premier digital art marketplace in the NFT world that is often compared to the new aged Christies x Sothebys for the traditional art market. David leads their partnerships and works with top brands and agencies to bring NFTs + cryptoart to the masses and through empowering the artists and collectors of the SuperRare community. ------------------------------------------------ About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 34Crypto Philanthropy: Using Crypto as a Force for Good
Duke Kim, Director of Crypto Partnerships at The Giving Block, educates us on the benefits of crypto philanthropy and the work they're doing to connect donors and nonprofits, along with ways that companies can create corporate social responsibility programs to make and impact. Discover why donors should donate cryptocurrencies versus dollars, and the associated tax implications to consider. We also discuss: The rise of NFT driven donations (Care.org, Jack Butcher, Twitter) The goal of Crypto Giving Tuesday and examples of fundraising campaigns that have raised hundreds of millions of dollars for charities How Brave users can donate their BAT, Bitcoin and ETH Case Study: How Nexo and The Giving Block raised $25K for the 'Save The Children' campaign by using Brave Ads. Guest Bio: Duke Kim Director of Crypto Partnerships at The Giving Block, an organization makes it easy for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations and for users to donate in a more tax efficient way. ------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 33Digital Asset Ownership and Gaming in the Metaverse with Splinterlands
Aggroed Lighthacker, CEO at Splinterlands, discusses why gaming was the winning solution to support the mass market to engage with crypto. He discusses how Splinterlands massively exploded its user base through word of mouth advertising among hardcore gamers, along with growth tactics that other crypto companies can replicate. In this episode we discuss: Why mass adoption of cryptocurrency can lead to more peace, prosperity, and freedom in the world Utilizing community building platforms like Discord to grow an audience Creating demand with scarcity and how the economics of NFTs differs to the real estate market Ways they marketed their game on a lean budget in the early days His predictions for the future of blockchain, gaming, crypto, and NFTs Guest Bio: Dr. Jesse "Aggroed" Reich, CEO at Splinterlands, was a chemistry professor before launching a successful career in the educational software industry. A lifelong gamer, Aggroed both played games and created them as a hobby. In 2016, he started using the blockchain-based blogging platform steemit.com to have an immutable place to free write on topics he wanted to investigate. Together with Matt Rosen, they created and cofounded the Splinterlands game in 2018 which is now one of the largest Dapps in the world. ------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 32Cutting the Jargon and Making Crypto Accessible to the Masses
Chris Ghent, Global Head of Brand Strategy & Partnerships at the NEAR Foundation, shares how he and his team are taking a unique approach to making crypto more tangible to new users, along with how Layer 1 protocols such as NEAR can really bring in the masses and remove friction through branding. In this episode we discuss: Broader applications of NFTs outside of just art and collectibles Opportunities for the creator economy with DAOs Using innovation and marketing channels for a Web3 world Creative NFT collaborations with musicians like deadmau5 Guest Bio: Chris Gent is an award-winning marketer and entrepreneur and currently the Global Head of Brand Strategy & Partnerships at the NEAR Foundation. Chris has worked with leading traditional and blockchain brands including Breaker (formerly SingularDTV), First Republic Bank, Harman International Industries, Infiniti Motor Company Ltd, Johnson & Johnson, Keds, Nielsen, Novartis, Prestige Brands, Stanley Black & Decker, and Tezos. ------------------------------------------------ About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 31How Solana Looks at DeFi and Leads Crypto Marketing with the Community in Mind
Matty Taylor, Head of Growth at Solana Labs, shares how and why community drives the growth of Solana. We also discuss some of the challenges with trying to shift to a decentralized company / model, and why having a great user experience is even more crucial in building trust within a DeFi application. In this episode we also discuss: Ways that crypto marketing differs from traditional marketing How Web3 is the future of crypto advertising Why Matty thinks Crypto is having its 'iPhone moment' Market factors in educating consumers and sparking interest in crypto Underscoring the importance of the Brave and Solana partnership (announced at WebSummit in Portugal) Guest Bio: Matty Taylor is the Head of Growth at Solana Labs, and has been obsessed with cryptocurrency ever since he wrote his undergraduate thesis on the economics of Proof-of-Work consensus mechanisms. Prior to his role at Solana Labs, Matts worked at 0x and Square. --------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S4 Ep 30Crypto.com Believes That "Fortune Favors The Brave"
Steven Kalifowitz, CMO at Crypto.com, shares the strategies and tactics he's implementing on his team's quest to become a world renowned brand like Coke and Netflix. This includes how they've approached their partnerships with the UFC, Formula One, Matt Damon and the Sixers, along with their record breaking naming acquisition of the Staples Centre in LA. In this episode we discuss: The importance of having a consistent, single message when reaching a global audience Why telling great stories will always remain a top marketing strategy What differentiates Crypto.com's NFT marketplace and its future applications How Crypto.com is leveraging the power of word of mouth marketing. Guest Bio: As the CMO of Crypto.com, Steven Kalifowitz and his team have led the mainstream adoption of crypto around the world and elevated the conversation about crypto, most recently with a global campaign featuring Matt Damon, and the renaming of the Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena. A two-time Emmy Award winner, Steven began his career in the film & TV industry and has spent over two decades working with the world's most popular platforms, brands, and content around the world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
Introducing Season 4: Featuring Crypto Brands
trailerThe world is waking up to the power of crypto, and we are seeing this with new NFT and token launches everyday - all using Blockchain technology. Season 4 of The Brave Marketer Podcast will exclusively focus on how crypto companies are becoming mainstream and leveraging this exciting moment in time. We'll cover topics like: NFTs , DeFi, wallets, DAOs, Web3, Layer 1 protocols, privacy, and the creator economy. Each week, guests from top brands and agencies will share the strategies and tactics behind their brave marketing moments, and discuss how they're shaping today's most influential crypto brands. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Marketer Podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, VP, Head of Sales at Brave Software - the makers of the privacy-respecting browser with a built-in ads platform that rewards users for their attention with the Basic Attention Token. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Music by: Ari Dvorin
S3 Ep 29Virgin Voyages is Disrupting the Cruise Industry with Risk built into their DNA
Virgin is a powerful brand that's succeeded across many ventures: media, airlines, mobile and more. Now, they've set their sights on the cruise ship industry. They've launched an entirely new cruise line during the pandemic, and are taking the guest experience to a whole new level with massive success. In this episode we discuss: Ways that Virgin Voyages is differentiating the guest experience for their users (aka sailors) through entertainment, food and novel itineraries How they've tweaked their marketing messages to ensure safety and a feeling of trust for a post-covid world Campaigns and tactics they've implemented to grow brand awareness including celebrity endorsements and referral campaigns How the halo effect and established goodwill of the Virgin brand has impacted the success and market adoption of their new products, including Virgin Voyages Guest Bio: Mariana Fonseca is the Vice President of Digital Experience and Loyalty at Virgin Voyages. Mariana oversees the teams that curates irresistible digital journeys for its Sailors on web, app and on-board digital properties. She works across different teams to drive brand loyalty by leveraging all customer touchpoints and experiences. Before joining Virgin Voyages, Mariana spent ten years at American Airlines in various leadership positions in finance, alliances, planning and product management. Justin Terry serves as the Senior Director of Growth at Virgin Voyages. In this role, he leads a team responsible for introducing the world to Virgin's new cruise brand, and driving growth through a data-driven, sailor-centric, and FUN approach to paid media, organic social, partnerships, and brand work. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Near Protocol. Check out their website here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 28Why Amex is Taking a Balanced Approach to Competition
Andy Goldberg, SVP, Global Brand Content & Platforms at American Express, discusses how he is reframing the competitive landscape by fighting for finite attention. One of the strategies he shares is thinking about advertising like a TV show you actually want to watch. In this episode we also discuss: How media buying has changed over the last 10 years and where Andy is investing now Elevating the member experience through strategic, value added partnerships What it takes to be a bold marketer and finding your unique edge American Express's proprietary scorecard for measuring against engagement and brand lift and more! Guest Bio: Andy Goldberg, joined American Express in May 2019 as SVP, Global Brand Planning, and Content. Since joining in May 2019, Andy has led the American Express brand into the future by driving meaningful ways for key audiences to engage with Amex. He is responsible for developing the global brand strategy and annual brand marketing plans. Andy is driving and reinventing how that comes to life through content on multiple platforms, including leading the future of payment (beyond card) and brand design efforts. Andy has transformed Shop Small from a single day into a year-round global platform, supporting merchants, small businesses, and cardmembers. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Telus Mobility. Check out their website here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 27How This 100% Electric Jet Company Thinks About Marketing
Jessica Bryndza, CMO at Lilium (an aerospace company that's developed a 100% electric, 7-seater jet), is challenging conventional players in the industry from both a user experience and global impact standpoint. She also shares what it's been like for her to market a pre-revenue company that won't be available until 2024. In this episode we also discuss: Her brave marketing moment: collaborating with Rolling Stones Magazine, The Weeknd and Childish Gambino on the launch of Google Play Music Covid's impact on the adoption of DTC companies and how direct to consumer companies are going to market and connecting with their customers in unique ways Examples of purpose driven companies, led by women, that are challenging their industries The connection between your employer brand and the success of your external facing brand in the market Guest Bio: Jessica Bryndza is the CMO at Lilium, an aerospace company based in Munich that's developed a 100% electric, 7-seater jet with zero operating emissions. Jessica is a Marketing leader with over two decades of B2B and B2C experience. She's has helped redefine the way both startup and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Uber, Google, and Softbank develop brand marketing strategies and global campaigns. She has consistently worked to connect with those companies' diverse customers (and employees) through stories, campaigns live & digital experiences, and cultural moments. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Nervos Network. Check out their website here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 26The Decentralized Revolution and the Emergence of NFTs
Jeremy Epstein, CMO at Gtmhub, shares how he's shaping the future of work by empowering companies to measure performance based on target outcomes (OKR method). He also dives deep into how the decentralized revolution and emergence of NFTs is impacting brands and marketers by shifting the power back to communities. In this episode we also discuss: Considerations for NFT marketing and the utilization of decentralized technologies Identifying and listening to your brand champions to create community Examples of how Dapper Labs delivers blockchain-based experiences and NFT digital collectibles via Crypto Kitties and collaborations with the NBA and Dr. Seuss How email marketing has changed and what it takes to be successful Guest Bio: Jeremy Epstein is the Chief Marketing Officer at Gtmhub, the world's leading SaaS provider enabling the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) goal-setting methodology. In December 2020, Gtmhub raised the largest Series B round in the history of the category ($30 million) and serves global brands like Société Générale, CNN, Adobe, Red Hat, and TomTom. Prior to Gtmhub, Jeremy was the VP/Marketing at Sprinklr which grew from a $20 million valuation and 30 people to $1.8 billion valuation and 1400 people during his 4-year tenure. Concurrently, Jeremy serves as the co-Chief Investment Officer of the Crypto Futura Fund, a thesis-driven hedge fund that identifies undervalued, high potential blockchain-based tokens in the emerging crypto asset class. The Fund returned 90% in 2020. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 25Building Successful Partnerships That Live, Breathe and Create Culture
Andrea Sengara, VP Marketing at Campari, discusses how she's building successful partnerships for their portfolio of alcohol beverage brands, including her work with Sean Combs and The New York Film Festival. We also look ahead at emerging technologies and where marketing and advertising is heading in the next 10 years. In this episode we also discuss: How challenger brands can get scrappy and create an even bigger impact than established brands with larger marketing budgets Creating digital brand moments that are seamless and omnichannel Utilizing emerging technologies like AI in field marketing and live events Leveraging occasions and seasonal moments with Pinterest Activations Guest Bio: Andrea Sengara is a seasoned global marketing leader who joined Campari America in 2020, with more than two decades of experience within the beverage alcohol industry. Andrea oversees all facets of marketing for Campari Group's premium portfolio of brands, such as Aperol®, Campari®, SKYY Vodka®, Espolòn Tequila®, Grand Marnier® and Wild Turkey®. In an industry where brands are inherently social, Andrea explores what experiences and consumer engagement looks like in a post-COVID environment – identifying new opportunities to help consumers discover and experience Campari America's portfolio of brands. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is The Motley Fool. Check out their website here. --------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 24Challenger Brands That Pick Fights and Exhibit Brand Courage
Chris Kneeland, CEO of Cult, discusses what marketers can learn from brands that have a cult-like following. He shares how his agency clients are challenging the status quo and exhibiting massive brand courage. Chris also points out the philosophy around competition, for example Southwest Airlines isn't competing against other airlines; they're competing against the road trip. In this episode we also discuss: How big brands like Gatorade, Red Bull and Patagonia take risks and exhibit bravery in their marketing campaigns Why demographic segregation can actually hurt more than it can help when buying media The actual insights that cause customers to buy, and how to elevate the customer experience Ways employer branding and HR can impact your brand's success in the marketplace Applications of crypto in third world countries Guest Bio: Chris Kneeland is the CEO of Cult and one of the veteran marketers out there - he is the senior advisor to CMOs at Zappos, Harley Davidson, Best Buy, Godaddy, and dozens of other brands. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Avalanche. Check out their website here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 23Crypto Marketing: Risks, Regulations and Major Opportunities
Episode Description: Shiran Herzberg, Head of Media at eToro, discusses the complexities of crypto marketing and how he's navigating the industry when buying media. Shiran also shares what he thinks are the biggest opportunities in crypto marketing and what he's found to be the best performing channels. In this episode we also discuss: How crypto marketing differs from digital advertising and promotions in other industries What rules to keep in mind when marketing on channels like Google and Facebook Best practices when buying media to reach the crypto market Guest Bio: Shiran Herzberg is the Head of Media at eToro, where he's worked for the last 10 years, leading the media buying and performance team, along with helping with eToro's brand marketing. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Columbia Sportswear. Check out their website here. --------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 22Celebrity Partnerships and the Big Risks That Paid Off
Ian Wishingrad, Co-Founder of Three Wishes Cereal, shares stories of creative, thoughtful yet risky marketing campaigns he launched that were a big success. One of Ian's bold ideas got this company featured in national news television, resulting in $20k of sales in three minutes and landing the cover story in their local newspaper. Ian also shares how he's challenging large and established brands in the competitive CPG market. In this episode we also discuss: Successfully pitching Whoopi Goldberg to gain a celebrity endorsement and partnership on a new social marketing campaign Examples of the death life message and how scare tactics grab attention Getting creative with on-site activations and experiential marketing campaigns Ian's process for developing the brand voice for his clients by ensuring the brand doesn't just check boxes, but actually resonates Guest Bio: Ian Wishingrad is the Co-Founder of Three Wishes Cereal, Founder of branding and advertising agency BigEyedWish and host of "I'm with the Brand" on ADWEEK. Before creating Three Wishes, Ian was an "ad man" building his agency working on clients like AT&T, DIAGEO, and Nestle and many more. After the birth of his son, Ellis, he and his wife / business partner Margaret, were on a mission to feed him wholesome food, which sprang the beginnings of Three Wishes. Their passion and experience positions them perfectly to turn Three Wishes into the next big cereal brand. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Crocs. Check out their website here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 21Using Marketing Metrics That Actually Matter
Shanee Ben-Zur, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Crunchbase, discusses the importance of testing marketing campaigns and prioritizing needle-moving metrics that actually move companies forward. She also examines that human element in B2B marketing that is often overlooked. In this episode we also discuss: How Crunchbase approached changing the pricing and packaging of their products The consumerization of IT and making user experiences more delightful Strategies for optimizing the full funnel and reducing opportunity gaps when advertising Ways the future of work is impacting job opportunities and mobilization of talent Guest Bio: Shanee Ben-Zur is the Head of Marketing & Growth at Crunchbase, where she leads the teams that shape the Crunchbase brand, acquire new customers, and retain users. With 14 years of B2C and B2B experience at startups and public companies, she understands how to bring the best elements of consumer marketing to the enterprise. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Crypto.com. Check out their website here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S3 Ep 20How AngelList Creates an Experimental Culture That Rewards Curiosity
Helen Min, Head of Marketing at AngelList, discusses the pressure marketers face to continue discovering and mastering new marketing channels as regulations and consumer behaviors change at record pace. She also shares innovative tactics she uses at AngelList to create a culture that encourages ongoing experimentation and making quick pivots. In this episode we also discuss: How the shift from live events to online events really made brands focus on the content The strategy behind why AngelList prioritizes growth programs that are aimed at existing customers over acquiring net new users Being scrappy with your marketing dollars, spending like a startup and debunking that you have to invest a lot of dollars to have an impact Creating trust in highly regulated industries by respecting user privacy Guest Bio: Helen Min leads marketing and communications at AngelList. She spent the last 12 years leading marketing teams at Plaid, Quora, Dropbox, and Facebook. Prior to working in tech, Helen worked in the advertising industry managing automotive and technology clients for Venables Bell & Partners and Young & Rubicam. Helen holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and an MS and BS in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She currently lives in San Francisco with her son. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Yubico . Check out their website here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
Introducing The Brave Marketer Podcast Season 3 - Challenger Brands
trailerModern marketing changes fast, and great marketers need an edge. Marketers from challenger brands need to be especially Brave. This season we're shaking things up and inviting guests from challenger brands who can really give us a backstage view on their brave marketing moments. We also discuss today's most pressing marketing challenges such as ethical advertising, consumer privacy, crypto marketing, brand safety and a future without 3rd party cookies. Brave Software is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has a unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. Co-founded by Brendan Eich who wrote Javascript in 1995 and was the co-founder of Mozilla Firefox, Brave is The Privacy browser with the first global digital ads platform built specifically for privacy. Learn more at: https://brave.com/thebravemarketer
S2 Ep 19All Things NFT: Marketing, Investments and Future Opportunities
Luke Mulks, VP Operations at Brave Software, breaks down NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and why they're such a hot topic and opportunity amongst both marketers and investors. He also discusses how mainstream brands are embracing NFTs to engage users, and shares the ways that Brave and the BAT Community are an integral part of Brave's success. In this episode we also discuss: How content creators and artists can leverage NFTs to promote their work The role of your community in amplifying your message and accelerating growth Creative ways that marketers can leverage NFTs and other crypto tokens Tactical ways marketers can use NFTs for campaign success and user engagement. Guest Bio: Luke Mulks is VP Operations at Brave Software and prior to Brave, Luke was the Director of Ad Operations at OAO. He has an extensive background in startups and publishing. Currently at Brave, Luke is working on having ads use encryption and respect human privacy by default. Help us shape Season 3 by providing feedback in our short survey here. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Axion. Check out their website here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 18Leading with Empathy in Marketing and Creating Human Connections
Andra Zaharia, Cybersecurity Content Marketer, discusses how to create content that resonates with users by bringing out the human values behind your company and its products. She also shares how she's breaking down stereotypes and clichés in the InfoSec and Technology sector and discusses her top tips on how users can take control of their privacy. In this episode we also discuss: Privacy tips and tricks you can implement today to increase your personal security The importance of connecting users with empathy and shared beliefs How to build a sustainable growth engine that connects people with brands, giving you the privilege of capturing their time, energy, and attention. Guest Bio: Andra Zaharia helps cybersecurity companies crush clichés with content that breeds fans and fuels growth. She brings over a decade of digital marketing expertise focused on startups and scaleups, half of which she spent in the cybersecurity industry, acting as a bridge between technical pros and business leaders. When she's not fighting InfoSec marketing BS, she talks to high performers about their decision-making process on her podcast, 'How do you know?'. Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is NortonLifeLock. Check out their website here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer, or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy, and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 17P&G Beauty: Experimenting w Virtual Gaming and Shifting to Privacy as a Mandate
Sergio DosSantos, Director of Technology and Digital Transformation at Procter & Gamble Beauty, shares how he convinced senior leadership to take a risk and launch a branded campaign inside Second Life's virtual world. He also shares his perspective on why privacy is a mandate, and how first-party data plays an integral role in any marketing strategy. In this episode we also discuss: P&G's responsible beauty initiative and how they're building an inclusive brand and collection of products Earning consent from consumers through active participation in data collection Why personalization will play a big role in how brands and advertisers will be able to reach consumers in the future How to leverage first party data to better understand consumers Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Herotainment. Check out their website here. Guest Bio: Sergio DosSantos is the Director of Technology and Digital Transformation at Procter & Gamble Beauty. Sergio was born and raised in Venezuela where he graduated as an Electrical Engineer and first joined the team at P&G. Shortly after Sergio moved abroad into different international assignments in Western Europe and is currently located in Geneva, Switzerland at the European Headquarter for P&G. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 16Measuring and Rewarding Attention in New and Personalized Ways
Dylan Boyd, Director of R/GA Ventures, shares the cutting edge advertising tactics he's helping global brands implement to better reach and reward target audiences. He also discusses what the future of personal data ownership might look like for consumers worldwide. In this episode we discuss: How Verizon, Dave Matthews and Brave Ads teamed up to reach and unreachable audience to provide entertainment and community at the heat of the global pandemic The methodology Kettle Foods used to engage their fans in developing new, personalized products which disrupted the entire CPG industry Why we need to change how attention is awarded to better serve end users What consumers should Who owns your data? What consumers should keep in mind about the future of data ownership Guest Bio: Dylan Boyd is currently the Director of R/GA Ventures, a Corporate Venture Fund, where he works with global brands to develop in-house, partner and Venture Studio programs. R/GA is a global digital agency that creates early stage products, digital services and experiences. Dylan works across sports, blockchain, health, pets, CPG, media, data, marketing and other verticals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 15Cutting Edge Media Strategies that Heighten the User Experience
Darren Herman, Operating Partner at Bain Capital and award winning advertiser, discusses the disruptive marketing campaigns he's created for global brands such as, Vespa, Armani Jeans, Michael's and even Kim Kardashian! Darren also shares why privacy preserving advertising is so effective in heightening the user experience, creating trust and ultimately increasing sales. In this episode we also discuss: How Vespa used programmatic advertising data to shape product innovation and target a niche audience. The results of Kim Kardashian's first ever paid Twitter tweet for Armani Jeans. How Michael's transformed their business by focusing on their customer first across all channels. The value and strategy of using actual brands in film, television, video games, etc to create a heightened experience for the users. How creators can monetize downstream in ways they couldn't before with NFTs Brave Pick: This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Chainlink. Check out their website here. Guest Bio: Darren Herman is an Operating Partner at Bain Capital where he works on growth strategies. Prior to joining Bain Capital, he spent time leading the first privacy-preserving content platform at Mozilla and spent nearly a decade on Madison Avenue leading digital programs and ad budgets large and small. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 14Brave Advertisers: An Insider's Perspective on their Burning Questions and Biggest Opportunities
Get a backstage view of the Brave Ads Platform from one of Brave's most experienced Regional Sales Directors. You'll hear the most common questions that come up about Brave Ads, and the biggest opportunities advertisers must consider. Learn how brands and agencies are preparing for a future without 3rd party cookies, and navigating a constantly evolving and unpredictable future for the marketing and advertising industry. Rich Rosenzweig is the Regional Sales Director at Brave Software and a seasoned vet when it comes to internet advertising. His career spans over 17 years with stops at Yahoo, Lotame, Rubicon and Nativo prior to joining Brave in 2019. With knowledge across search, display, video, and programmatic, he seems to have an idea for all new products that Brave releases. When he's not talking about the digital space, he's spending time with his wife and 2 kids at the beach or skiing. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Culprit Underwear. Check out our case study with them here. In this episode we also discuss: The most common questions advertisers have for the Brave Ads team about privacy, cookieless advertising and the Brave Ads platform. Which product categories perform best, and why more mainstream and CPG brands are coming on board. How Brave Ads allows advertisers to reach a previously unreachable audience and the impact of privacy-respecting advertising. How brands and agencies differ in how they're preparing for a future without 3rd party cookies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 13The Benefits of B2B Content Marketing and Measuring ROI on Blogs and Podcasts
Natalie Mendes, Brand Content Team Lead at Atlassian, shares how she transformed their B2B content marketing strategy and created a blog that received an award from Digiday. She also discusses where blogs and podcasts fit in your marketing funnel, and how to track your growth and ROI back to company sales. Natalie has unique insights for the next generation of marketers and how they can gain a competitive edge as they progress in their careers. In this episode, we also discuss: Utilizing blogs for keyword ranking and organic search Demonstrating value through advertising to earn audience attention How to effectively advertise and sell to highly motivated buyers The power of integrating your brand and product marketing teams together How the next generation of marketers can leverage gaps in the market for early career progression This week's Brave Pick of the Week is eToro. Check out a case study we created with them here. Our Guest: Natalie Mendes, Brand Content Team Lead at Atlassian. With a background in journalism, PR, and advertising, Natalie is a full-stack content marketer who specializes in building brand-centric content programs. In her work at Atlassian where she is the Brand Content lead, her work has earned multiple awards, including one from Digiday, and delights her customers every day. About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 12How the Impulse Economy Resulted in a Total Collapse of the Funnel
Chad Stoller, Global Chief Innovation Officer, UM & Managing Director, IPG discusses how the Terry Tate Office Linebacker video series with Reebok unexpectedly became one of the top 10 Super Bowl commercials of all time. Chad also dissects the rising shift to an impulse shopping economy, and how increasing consumer expectations are impacting the advertising industry. We also discuss: How social and video platforms have become the one-stop shops for impulse purchases The importance of meeting the consumer where their expectations are Technological innovations in media, including image recognition and camera sensors Ongoing challenges with measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns This Week's Guest: Chad Stoller - Global Chief Innovation Officer, UM & Managing Director of the IPG Media Lab.Chad is responsible for the agency's innovation agenda while working with individual clients to solve old challenges in new ways. In addition to Chad's role within UM, Chad has served as the Managing Partner of the IPG Media Lab since 2011. The Lab is the advertising industry's longest-running media futures agency and continues to drive the agency ecosystem with thought leadership in regards to the future of audience attention, consumer disruption, and action planning for new customer connections. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Gemini. Check out their website here. About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S2 Ep 11How Disney+ Strives to Deeply Understand Their Customer as a Strategy for Exponential User Growth
Andrea Cutright, VP, Global Subscriber Marketing and Insights for Disney Streaming, including Disney+ discusses the strategies and tactics they used to surpass their four year growth target, in only 14 months. Andrea explains how her strategy for "killing the hypothesis" has led to massive product adoption and their readiness for global expansion. We also discuss: Extending Disney+ to global markets despite fierce competition Competing with other streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video Price plays and discounting services as a strategy for product adoption Listening to your customer and crafting your communication to reflect cultural moments Andrea Cutright is the VP, Global Subscriber Marketing and Insights for Disney Streaming, including Disney+. She is responsible for all subscriber marketing touchpoints, overseeing product and engagement marketing and subscriber insights. Prior to working at Disney+, she spent nearly 3 years as the co-founder of DONE, a consumer insights company working with companies as varied as Uber, Samsung, and Neato Robotics. She was also the co-founder and CEO of Foodily.com, which was acquired by IAC in 2015. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Verizon. Check out their website here, and read the Brave and Verizon case study here. About this Show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin

Introducing Season 2 of The Brave Marketer Podcast
trailerModern marketing changes faster than any other industry. Great marketers need an edge - they need to be Brave. If you're an agency, brand marketer, or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, privacy, crypto marketing, brand safety, and a future without 3rd party cookies, The Brave Marketer podcast is for you! Each week, guests from top brands and agencies share the strategies and tactics behind their brave marketing moments, and discuss how they're shaping today's most influential brands. The Brave Marketer podcast is hosted by Donny Dvorin, Head of Sales at Brave Software. Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insights into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. This podcast will provide a backstage view of how leading marketers are solving the issues facing the advertising industry so that you too can be prepared for what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin If you have a brand, product, or service that you'd like in front of Brave's 30 million users please email us at [email protected] and let us know you are a podcast listener to unlock one of two perks!
S1 Ep 10The Consumer Privacy Movement and Brand Safety Challenges with Big Tech
Richard Kramer, Founder of Arete Research and Brendan Eich, CEO of Brave Software, discuss the challenges with the current "data donation agreement" that Big Tech has created related to user information and identity, along with the brand safety concerns advertisers are now facing. We also discuss: The benefits of informed consent for limited purposes. Online identity and its impact on advertising technology. Brand safety considerations that advertisers must pay attention to. Brave's unique privacy-by-default principles and what that means for users. The future of GDPR and CPRA and enforcement of those laws. Fill out our anonymous survey to provide feedback on The Brave Marketer Podcast. The first 50 listeners to fill this out will redeem a $20 coupon for the Brave Swag store! About Richard: Richard is the main founder of Arete, the pioneer of the independent equity research space , which he formed in 2000 prior to the Wall Street scandals of 2001-2003). For over 20 years Richard has focused on the wider mobile internet space, including smartphones, digital consumer products, advertising technology and other internet services. He is a frequent and highly-rated speaker at industry conferences, known for his frank dissection of industry hype and willingness to offer critical as well as positive comments on leading tech companies. Prior to founding Arete, Richard was for four years #1 ranked technology analyst in Europe at Goldman Sachs, and prior to that, worked for Nortel and at a prestigious Columbia University economics think tank. About Brendan: Brendan Eich is the co-founder and CEO of Brave Software and the Basic Attention Token. Brendan previously served as CTO, then CEO of the Mozilla Corporation. Prior to that, he co-founded the Mozilla project and foundation. While at Mozilla, Eich helped launch the award-winning Firefox web browser. Brendan is also the inventor of JavaScript, the Internet's most widely used programming language. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is BitPay. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S1 Ep 9How Duolingo is Pushing Beyond Brand Boundaries with Experiential Advertising
Cammie Dunaway, Chief Marketing Officer at Duolingo, discusses the gamification tactics they've implemented to create product adoption and retention, along with the wild marketing ideas they're testing to prepare for a future without 3rd party cookies. We also discuss: IRL experiential push ads on the side of buildings Unleashing a team culture of creativity and empowerment Pivoting to a remote culture with asynchronous communication and virtual community building Fill out our anonymous survey to provide feedback on The Brave Marketer Podcast. The first 50 listeners to fill this out will redeem a $20 coupon for the Brave Swag store! About Cammie: Cammie previously served as the U.S. President and Global Chief Marketing Officer of KidZania, an international location-based entertainment concept focused on children's role-playing activities. Cammie also served as Executive Vice President for Nintendo, with oversight of all sales and marketing activities for the company in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Before joining Nintendo, she was the Chief Marketing Officer for Yahoo! and served at Frito-Lay for 13 years in various leadership roles in sales and marketing, including serving as Vice President of Kids and Teens brands. She's also the author of a best selling book, Fit Matters: How to Love Your Job. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is American Express. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S1 Ep 8Attention Economy & Changing Consumer Experiences in Media
Sarah Stringer, EVP, Head of US Media Partnerships at dentsu Media, discusses how media is shifting the way in which consumer attention is measured, along with the movement towards more interactive and participatory experiences for consumers, and what that means for advertisers. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we also discuss: The attention economy and what brands should consider when spending ad dollars Innovative, interactive and participatory consumer and media experience Utilizing eye tracking for tracking consumer engagement Rebuilding trust and respecting consumer privacy This week's guest: Sarah joined Carat Australia in 2011 as a strategist, delivering impressive results on brands such as Disney, Nintendo, Adidas and Mattel, including the launches of movies: The Avengers, Frozen and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Previously named a 'Formidable Femme' in Campaign Asia's Women to Watch 2015, she became the youngest member of the agency's senior management team, founding the Innovation department in Australia, where she focused on delivering technology and trends insights to agency teams and clients. Sarah now leads the Media Partnerships team across dentsu Media in the US, working with our biggest partners and identifying the newest innovators to maximize value for our clients and differentiate the dentsu offering. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Womplay. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S1 Ep 7Navigating Crypto: Tax Filings, Marketing Challenges & Opportunities
Michelle O'Connor, VP Marketing at TaxBit, shares her top tax considerations for crypto holders, and discusses how she's overcoming the advertising regulations facing crypto companies today and the opportunities that lie ahead. Michelle O'Connor is the VP of Marketing at TaxBit. After years of running and building her own agency, Michelle joined (Bitreserve) Uphold, in 2015 as one of their first marketing hires and an early adopter in the blockchain/crypto space at Uphold. While at Uphold she established their online community, launched the brand globally and became known for her customer obsession and dedication to the community. As a marketer she is passionate about moving fast, driving community adoption and driving mainstream adoption of the tokenized economy. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we also discuss: Best practices and pro trips for crypto tax filing Organic marketing tactics for promoting cryptocurrency Transitioning your career into new and unknown industries This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Upland. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S1 Ep 6Funding Content That's Difficult, Dangerous & Disruptive
This week on #TheBraveMarketer Podcast, John Nolan, Managing Director of APEX Content Ventures at Publicis Media, shares how he decides which media projects fund, along with his foresight into the future of advertising and subscriptions. John Nolan is Managing Director of APEX Content Ventures for Publicis Media. Based in London, he has a global remit to work with broadcasters which are supported by advertising to provide solutions for funding and distributing content. John was previously at Production Group All3Media where he worked with Agencies and Advertisers to create content. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we also discuss: Pursuing work that's difficult, dangerous and disruptive The relationship between advertisers and content producers Social justice and impact driven media projects This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Tresorit. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S1 Ep 5A Risk Taker's Approach to Marketing
This week on #TheBraveMarketer Podcast, Kevin Rose, Serial Entrepreneur and Partner at True Ventures, discusses the entrepreneurial mindset and tolerance that's led to his success and how marketers can follow suit, regardless of their size of business. Kevin Rose currently works as a partner at True Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. To date, True has helped more than 300 companies launch and scale their businesses. Prior to joining True Ventures, Kevin founded Digg, Revision3 and most recently, Zero, an app for tracking intermittent fasting Kevin has been featured on the cover of Inc. Magazine, BusinessWeek, and RedHerring. Kevin was named a "Top 25 Angel Investors" by Bloomberg, a "Top 25 Web Celebrity" by Forbes, a "Top 35 Innovator" by MIT, and in the "Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web" by Time and BusinessWeek magazines. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we discuss: Going viral on YouTube overnight Partnering with influencers to grow your brand Conquering your fears in entrepreneurship This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Roku Gin. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin
S1 Ep 4Fraudulent Ads and Dirty Data
This week on #TheBraveMarketer Podcast, Dr. Fou, Cybersecurity and Ad Fraud Investigator, discusses his research on ad fraud reporting, brand safety threats and ways marketers can mitigate their risk. Dr. Fou helps his clients increase the productivity of their ads by detecting and mitigating ad fraud and waste. He's also a digital marketer of 25 years and regularly contributes to Forbes. Previously Dr. Fou was the Chief Digital Officer of Omnicom's Healthcare Consultancy Group, a $100 million group of 8 agencies serving pharma, medical devices, and healthcare clients. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we discuss: Brand safety threats when advertising Uber's $6m ad fraud settlement How marketers can mitigate their ad fraud exposure About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Gala Games. Check out their website here. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin

S1 Ep 3The Future of Advertising is Cookieless
Title: The Future of Advertising is Cookieless Description: This week on #TheBraveMarketer Podcast, John Marshall, Head of NA Digital Activation at HP, discusses the death of the 3rd party cookie. Over the past six years at HP, John's helped establish an HP owned advertising stack, an in-house media agency as well as standards and best practices for digital advertising. His current emphasis is working towards future proofing HP's digital media practice as we navigate through the death of the third-party cookie. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we discuss: Consumer privacy and consent Changes to advertising performance Brining your media agency 'in house' This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin

S1 Ep 2Betting on Your Brand with a Super Bowl Ad
This week on #TheBraveMarketer Podcast, Duncan Bird, VP of Brand Marketing & Digital at Fiverr, discusses the major ad spend Fiverr invested in during the 2021 Super Bowl for their 'It Starts Here' campaign. Duncan is responsible for creating game-changing ideas and strategies that use technology to tell stories worth knowing. In this episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we discuss: How to measure ROI on a Super Bowl ad Creating memorable marketing campaigns The cons of hiring celebrities as Brand Ambassadors The power of serving over selling in online advertising This week's Brave Pick of the Week is Mini Cooper. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin Hosted by: Donny Dvorin

S1 Ep 1Scoring Your Brand Values Against Your Ad Dollars
Israel Mirsky, Executive Director, Global Technology and Emerging Platforms at OMD, shares his latest endeavour: The Brand Decision Framework - an editable scoresheet that brands can leverage to ensure decisions they're making reflect the brand values they've committed to. The Brand Decision Framework helps OMD's clients choose which partners to work with, platforms to invest in, social media channels to leverage - all based on how these decisions align with their brand values, in turn keeping clients accountable to them. In the inaugural episode of The Brave Marketer Podcast, we also discuss: Impact of misinformation spread across social media How decentralized media platforms could affect advertising The renewed importance of context in a digital first way This week's Brave Pick of the Week is PayPal. Check out their website here. About this show: Brave is at the forefront of a new online privacy frontier and has unique insight into the future of marketing and advertising in a cookieless world. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how influential marketers at top brands and agencies are responding to what's next. Music by: Ari Dvorin

Introducing The Brave Marketer Podcast
trailerEvery great marketer has been faced with this moment: an opportunity to exhibit bravery in the midst of uncertainty or to take a risk on something they truly believed in. Join Donny Dvorin, Head of Sales at Brave, every Monday as he interviews today's most progressive marketers to uncover the brave marketing moments that have shaped their careers and the brands they've influenced. If you're an agency, brand marketer or entrepreneur challenged by the changes in ethical advertising, consumer privacy and buyer expectations, this podcast will provide a backstage view of how leading marketers are rising to these challenges. Uncover their decision making process and the mindset work that's led to their success. Email [email protected] and let us know you're a podcast listener to see if you qualify for a complimentary test campaign.