Hey Brand Nerds, we are back with a REMIX of some of our favorite "What are you most proud of?" answers! Get ready to be inspired by our guests:1. Dan Ali2. Paige Young3. Jared Schrieber4. Katie Casey  #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup

REMIX: Album 5 Track 29 - The Importance of Brand, Grit, & Magic w/Siena Dexter We are back in the virtual house today with a guest who has used her grit and magic throughout her career. Siena Dexter is bringing her experience, advice, and joy for branding to our virtual building. She is a perfect example of leading with a genuine passion for what she does and seeing success in return! From agency to entrepreneur, Siena's experience is vast and there are no doubt things you can learn from...

Album 6 Track 14 - What's Poppin? NBA Finals Brand ViewWhat's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! Today is the start of the NBA Finals, and we are diving into the brand perspective and power of the top players we will see on the court.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Tatum, Brown, Dončić, Irving - what do they bring to their brand partnershipsWhat brands should we see engaging in the top players' brands? How does player brand play into the NBA and approaching finals?Stay Up-To-Date on All...

REMIX: Album 6 Track 6 - Outwit & Grit w/Folayo Lasaki What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have the fabulously talented and insightful, Folayo Lasaki in the virtual building today. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, her thoughtful approach to her work, and jew-els that will make you think about how you're viewing your life and career. A time you don't want to miss. Let's dive right in! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Outwit...

Hey Brand Nerds, we are back with a Biggest F-Up Remix! Take a listen to avoid these F-Ups in your own career! Check out some of our favorites from four of our former guests:1. Scott Hargrove2. Brooke Janousek3. Greg Welch4. Roger Fishman  #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup

REMIX: Album 5 Track 33 - Work Your Brand w/Jamie Schwartz What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have an extraordinary guest in the virtual building today. One who goes back to the streets of New York with our host LT all the way to working alongside both our hosts along his career journey. Jamie Schwartz is the President of Hudson Valley iCampus President of Pearl River Studios; but brings a wealth of experience from his time working with Loud Records to serving as a lawyer. He is the epitome of...

Album 6 Track 13 - Cult Branding: Kobe Bryant Brand Nerd What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! We have a one-of-a-kind guest on our show today, BJ Bueno! You know we love to have guests that can take us back to their early days of working alongside our hosts. Today, we are diving into the vault and hearing about host DC and BJ's time spent with the late/great Kobe Bryant alongside stories of inspiration and jew-els that BJ brings.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Being a student of...

Album 6 Track 12 - What's Poppin? The Return of Obey Your ThirstWhat's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! As you know, our own host, DC Cobbin, was on the original Sprite team that launched the iconic Obey Your Thirst campaign...and after 24 years, it's BACK. We have the OG team members in the building, including Michael Guth, to provide their insight on the return and insider knowledge of what it took to bring the original campaign to life with basketball legend Grant Hill.  Here are a few key takeaways...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 26 – Pursuing Wonder in Life & Career w/Roger Fishman Brand Nerds! We are back at you with a friend of the guys, Roger Fishman. Roger is a Filmographer/Photographer and a self-proclaimed former/recovering marketing executive.  Today he brings a multiperspective on the brand and marketing world from his vast experience working with some of the top name brands in the business. He is leading with intentionality and empathy in his work, two attributes that have taken him...

Album 6 Track 11 - The Power of a Versatilist w/Don Scheibenreif What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! Today, we are excited to bring Don Scheibenreif to the virtual building! Don is a fellow Coke alum, just like LT and DC, and has since experienced and collected a wealth of insight, talent, and skills throughout his career, which he's bringing to today's show! From CPG, tech, and more - there are many angles to lean into throughout the episode.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Most...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 32 - Be You. Be Kind. Be Badass. w/Paige Young What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We’re happily joined by special guest Paige Young, Chief Communications Officer @ ServiceNow. For the Brand Nerds striving for that C-suite position, this episode will be a real treat. Paige humbly shares her triumphs and lessons throughout her exceptional career.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Model the behavior you want to see.Feedback is a valuable opportunity to growSpeak...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 19 - Curiosity, Community, & Courage in the Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Spaces w/Reginald Osborne Brand Nerds! In recognition and celebration of Pride Month, we have a guest who is both a pioneer and an inspiration in the LGBTQ+ space. From working on the client side of brand and marketing to the agency side, Reginald is bringing his wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and full self to our virtual building.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Authenticity...

Album 6 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Women's March Madness...and Men's tooWhat's Poppin' Brand Nerds?!  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Women's NCAA March Madness Views are UPThe show aspect of the game being ignored is a mistakeThoughts on Iowa vs LSU match-upWho has the most star power? Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on Social Instagram | Twitter

Album 6 Track 9 - Cool, Calm, & Connected w/Katie Casey What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have family in the building today! Katie Casey is bringing her insights and experience from her love of Notre Dame (her alma mater), athleticism and competition, to marketing and brand in companies we know you've heard of - Walgreens and Hyatt.  Buckle up and get ready for some introspective work and inspiration along the way.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Sometimes you have to...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 27 - Navigating Marketing with Relationships, Resilience, and Agility w/Kelly Flatow From client side to agency and back again, our guest today is one who prioritizes relationships and resiliency in her work and it has (and will continue to) taken her far in her career. She's worked for Forbes giants to campaigns you've most likely seen from NBA and Live Nation. Kelly Flatow is an extraordinary marketer and an even great person at her core. She is bringing nuggets and...

Album 6 Track 8 - Impatiently Patient in the Pursuit w/Dan Ali What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have Dan Ali in the virtual building today and he has brought the energy! He is an incredible entrepreneur with life lessons, or jew-els as we like to call them, that you don't want to miss. Whether you are currently in brand/marketing or thinking of starting your own business, Dan is sharing his experience and passion with us that will propel you forward in your thinking!  Here are a few key...

Album 6 Track 7 - What's Poppin? AI: Behind the Bot What’s happening Brand Nerds?! Today, we are diving deep into AI, and we brought an expert to the virtual building - there is no one better we could bring to you, other than Seth Greenberg.  Seth is a veteran Brand Nerd and a super successful tech CMO, most recently with Veritone, a one-stop shop for an organization's AI needs. If you've ever wondered about AI (and you should), you don't want to miss today's show.  Stay Up-To-Date on All...

Album 6 Track 6 - Outwit & Grit w/Folayo Lasaki What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have the fabulously talented and insightful, Folayo Lasaki in the virtual building today. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, her thoughtful approach to her work, and jew-els that will make you think about how you're viewing your life and career. A time you don't want to miss. Let's dive right in! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Outwit or Grit...

Album 6 Track 5 - What’s Poppin? Brand Nerds’ 2024 Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up We are back with another Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up with DC, LT, and Jeff. The commercials are a much-anticipated part of the Super Bowl, and there are many things to consider when deciding if a brand's ad was a hit or a flop. Join us to learn about the guys' favorite ads for this year's Super Bowl and the ones that missed the mark.  We'd love to hear about your favorite ad or what you thought of the ones mentioned on the...

Album 6 Track 4 - What's Poppin? The Super Bowl & Swifties What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a special episode of What's Poppin' right on time for the Super Bowl! We know that if you watched the AFC Championship or scrolled social media lately you've come across the Chiefs and Taylor Swift, a merging of sports and entertainment. We are diving into the much-talked-about couple - from a brand perspective.  NOTES/MENTIONS:Someone Clocked How Little Screen Time Taylor Swift Got During...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 31 - Lyrics, Levitation, & Love w/Maegan Moguel Hey Brand Nerds! Today's show is grounding us in the true power of being human and leading with that in our work. Get ready to hear from Maegan Moguel (pronounced Mee-gel) and her incredible background as she discusses how she worked her way up, all while staying true to herself and giving back to her community along the way.  She currently serves as Senior Manager, Culture Marketing for a brand you may have heard...

Album 6 Track 3 - The Confucius of Marketing, Andrew Springate What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a thought-provoking leader in the virtual building today, who is behind the marketing of possibly your favorite, highly successful drink, Dr. Pepper, Andrew Springate.  Andrew comes from a family of educators and brings that curiosity and continuous learning to his career. From his days at Coca Cola, with hosts DC and LT, throughout his career, he's bringing stories and lessons to our show...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 22 – Head of International at Zoom, Abe Smith – Care-Driven Leadership w/Global Impact Today's a special episode, as we are bringing the Head of International of a platform we use to bring this show to you - Zoom!We can assume almost all of you have used Zoom at one point or another, especially throughout the pandemic. We are getting an inside look at the care-driven leadership within Zoom and how the impact was made through the pandemic and beyond. As DC said in today's...

Album 6 Track 2 - Priceless Brand Lessons w/Tim Halloran What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have our first guest in the building for Album 6 and he's a special one. Throughout his career, Tim Halloran has left a mark on the brand and marketing world, now teaching future marketing professionals. He's a testament to hard work, commitment, and being in the right place at the right time. We are kicking on the new album and the year with an episode that will inspire you, no matter what career...