Episodes
Published 05/03/20
The coronavirus has changed everything.  In the fifth in a series of special Brand Lab Series™ episodes, we talk about the implications of reopening the economy with Bob Moesta. Bob is the President and CEO of ReWired Group, an adjunct lecturer at Kellogg, a guest lecturer at Harvard and MIT, and a research fellow at the Christensen Institute. In this episode with Bob, you’ll learn about…   Prototyping for the Future Becoming Comfortable with New Processes Pent Up Demand E-learning...
Published 05/03/20
The coronavirus has changed everything.  In the fourth in a series of special Brand Lab Series™ episodes, we talk about how to rethink Sales and Marketing with Erin Kelly.  Erin is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Network Health, a Wisconsin-based health insurance company.   In this episode with Erin, you’ll learn about… Pivoting Sales in Our New "Virtual Reality" Maintaining Corporate Culture While Working Remote Fostering an Environment of Innovation Giving Back to Local...
Published 04/20/20
The coronavirus has changed everything.  In the third in a series of special Brand Lab Series™ episodes, we talk about how to rethink physical and mental health with Allison English.  Allison is a yoga instructor and Founder of Yoga By Allison.  She teaches regularly at Equinox in Chicago and leads yoga retreats worldwide.   In this episode with Allison, you’ll learn about… Handling Anxiety in the Face of Uncertainty Implementing Meditation into your Life The Proliferation of Online...
Published 04/15/20
The coronavirus has changed everything.  In the second in a series of special Brand Lab Series™ episodes, we talk about how to rethink business planning with Rob Pasquesi. Rob is the President and CEO of Pasquesi Partners, a cloud-based tax and business strategy firm.  His team advises startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses.  Prior to starting his own firm in 2015, Rob was at Deloitte and Grant Thornton working with some of the world's top companies.   In this episode with Rob, you’ll...
Published 04/09/20
Bob Moesta is the President and CEO of ReWired Group, an adjunct lecturer at Kellogg, a guest lecturer at Harvard and MIT, and a research fellow at the Christensen Institute. In this episode with Bob, you’ll learn about… Finding New Struggling Moments Making the Most of this Anomaly The Importance of Time Intent vs. Perception Iterating to Learn “It is about putting on a pair of lenses to find the good that come out of this and figuring out what you can do today to get there faster.”
Published 04/05/20
In this episode with USA Basketball Foundation Executive Director, Killian Anderson, you’ll learn about… Maximizing a Lean Team Handling Brand Crisis The Correlation Between Athletics and Lifelong Success Youth Development and Outreach Finding and Reaching New Audiences The 2020 Tokyo Olympics "If we are focused on building champions in life and in communities, we are going to win a medal on the way by, but what we’re really going to have is people that make significant contributions to...
Published 12/16/19
In this episode with Engineer and Entrepreneur, Bob Moesta you’ll learn about… Flaws in Sales Training and Education What Causes People to Buy How Employees Hire and Fire Companies Breaking Away from a Feature-Function Focus Why Time is More Valuable Than Money "Consumers don't care about features and benefits, they care about outcomes."
Published 12/02/19
CultureIQ's Vice President of Marketing, Sheridan Orr, joins the Brand Lab Series™ podcast to explain culture as a competitive advantage.
Published 11/18/19
In this episode with CultureIQ Vice President of Marketing, Sheridan Orr, you'll learn about... Culture as a Competitive Advantage Making Human Decisions from Data Keeping Marketing Fun The Convergence of Culture and Brand Buyer Segments and Personas   "Can you not only withstand being disrupted but can you become the disruptor?"
Published 11/18/19
Schneps Media Publisher, Victoria Schneps, discusses the evolution of journalism in a digital era on the Brand Lab Series™ podcast.
Published 11/11/19
In this episode with Schneps Media Publisher, Victoria Schneps, you'll learn about... Having a Voice in the Community How to Create Attention-Grabbing Content Providing a Consistent Brand Experience Staying Ahead of Industry Disruption and Change Tackling Mistrust in Media Today "The power of our success is staying true to our neighborhoods and reporting the local news."
Published 11/11/19
Kelly Graves, former Chief Marketing Officer, has been promoted to President of FCB Chicago. Listen to her advice on leveraging tech and talent within agencies.
Published 10/28/19
FCB is one of the largest global advertising agency networks in the world. FCB Chicago boasts a massive portfolio with clients including Michelob Ultra, GLAD, Milk Bone, Fiat, Maserati, Jack Daniel's, and more. The people at FCB describe themselves as the industry’s largest startup – the oldest and newest advertising agency in Chicago. Founded in 1873 as Lord & Thomas and reintroduced as Foote, Cone and Belding, they strive to create big transformative ideas that drive change.  This...
Published 10/28/19
Chevron Corporate Brand Advertising Executive, Andrea Donatucci, on the evolution of digital and technology on marketing.
Published 10/21/19
In this episode with Chevron Corporate Brand Advertising Executive, Andrea Donatucci, you'll learn about... The Evolution of Digital and Tech in Marketing The Pace of Change and Operating in Ambiguity How Augmented Reality Creates Unique Brand Experiences Cultivating Productive Agency/Client Relationships "With VR and AR, the technology works really well when you have a story that involves taking your audience to a place that they could not get to themselves.”
Published 10/21/19
How do you effectively market in an emotional category while still delivering on brand promises? Find out from Merrick Pet Care's VP of Marketing.
Published 10/14/19
In this episode with Merrick Pet Care's VP of Marketing, Barbara Liss, you'll learn about... Marketing in an Emotional Category E-commerce vs. Brick and Mortar Health and Wellness Trends Brand Loyalty and Delivering on Marketing Promises Authenticity in Leadership "It isn’t rocket science, it’s just, ‘I love my dog. I am the caregiver. I want to make sure I’m giving them what’s best.’ And that’s where we’re making sure that we continue to innovate and deliver on what our pet parents expect.”
Published 10/14/19
Head of Co-creation and People Insight at Signify in the Netherlands, Maarten Pieters joins the Brand Lab Series™ to discuss the co-creation journey.
Published 10/07/19
In this episode with Signify's Head of Co-creation and People Insight,  Maarten Pieters, you'll learn about... The Complete Co-creation Journey The Value of Inclusivity in Design The Potential Dangers of Growth Co-Creation in B2B vs. B2C Industries Smart Lighting and IOT "If we focus on creating true value for our customers, they will connect with us and our organization will flourish.”
Published 10/07/19
Bob Moesta is an entrepreneur at heart and engineer by trade. As one of the principal architects of the Jobs to be Done theory, along with Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen, Bob applies the innovation framework to everyday business challenges. Over his career, Bob has developed and launched over 3,000 products. In 2019, he co-authored his latest book Choosing College on how to make better decisions about learning. In this Greatest Hits episode, you'll learn... Why...
Published 09/23/19
Bob Moesta is an entrepreneur at heart and engineer by trade. As one of the principal architects of the Jobs to be Done theory, along with Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen, Bob applies the innovation framework to everyday business challenges. Over his career, Bob has developed and launched over 3,000 products. In 2019, he co-authored his latest book Choosing College on how to make better decisions about learning. In this Greatest Hits episode, you'll learn... Why...
Published 09/23/19
How can you modernize an industry that is 50 years behind? Find out from Base4 Hotels CMO, Blair Hildahl, on the Brand Lab Series™ podcast.
Published 09/16/19
In this episode you'll learn about... Lags in the Construction Industry Design as a Product The Labor Shortage Technology and Construction Potential Industry Disruption   "Most of the industry is run by fear and intimidation because that’s the way we’ve always done it. It’s really a culture of work harder not smarter.”
Published 09/16/19
How does agency life differ from brand life, especially within the Csuite? Find out from Mediafly CMO, Isabelle Papoulias, on the Brand Lab Series™ podcast.
Published 09/09/19