Jane McCarthy is co-author of the new book The Goddess Guide to Branding. Through stories of female entrepreneurs and business leaders (including Argent's Sali Christeson), Jane lays out a brand strategy framework useful to organizations of all shapes and sizes. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Jane McCarthy Jane McCarthy works with companies to define their foundational brand strategy. Collaborating with entrepreneurs and marketing teams, she helps...

Chris Eifert is the agency principal at B2B marketing agency TriComB2B. With an unconventional background as an engineer, he brings a unique and useful skillset to the B2B branding and marketing landscape. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Chris Eifert Chris Eifert has more than 30 years of sales, marketing and management experience in a variety of technical industries. He joined TriComB2B in 2002 and held several management positions before...

Jim Pietruszynsk is the CEO of Soulsight, a brand design agency with 30+ years of experience in building emotive brands that move. His work with global giants like Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer has earned recognition in the industry and beyond. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Jim Pietruszynsk Jim Pietruszynsk is the CEO of Soulsight, a brand design agency with 30+ years of experience in building emotive brands that move. Jim’s work spans iconic...

Robert Brunner is Lead Designer for Beats by Dre and the Founder and Partner of design firm Ammunition. With over 40 years of experience, his experience includes working with brands like Apple, Lyft, and Square on creating design that connects and communicates. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Robert Brunner An early designer at Apple and Lead Designer of Beats by Dre, Robert is a globally acclaimed product designer with over 40 years of experience....

Tamsen Webster was one of my very first guests when this podcast launched in 2015. She's been busy over the past nine years — including writing two books. The latest is Say What They Can't Unhear. We discussed how you can do just that on this week's episode of the On Brand podcast. About Tamsen Webster Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. In addition to her work in and for major...

It's launch day for Tippie Leads, my new podcast from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business. Each season will focus on a challenge in today's changing world of work. Season one is all about employee engagement with groundbreaking faculty research, student and alumni stories, actionable insights, and more. The first three episodes are out now with new episodes following on Wednesdays. As a special treat for listeners of the On Brand podcast, I thought I'd share the first episode...

Lida Citroën is a personal branding and reputation management expert and author of the book, The New Rules of Influence. We talked about personal branding, reputation repair, and measuring influence on this week's episode of the On Brand podcast. About Lida Citroën Lida Citroën is a personal branding and reputation management expert. She is a keynote speaker, trainer, LinkedIn learning instructor, TEDx speaker, and executive coach. She helps global influencers, CEOs, executives,...

Introducing my new podcast — Tippie Leads from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, produced by the Tippie Leadership Collaborative. Our goal with Tippie Leads is to share stories that will change the way you work and lead. Each eight-episode season of Tippie Leads will focus on a "grand challenge" in today's changing world of work. This season, we're looking at employee engagement, which is at record-low levels across many different industries but is also one of the most...

Richard Davies is the co-founder of Alchemy-Rx. With decades with brands like Unilever, he specializes in connecting changing consumer insights to effective brand strategy. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Richard Davies Richard Davies is a seasoned consumer goods industry veteran with a remarkable career spanning nearly three decades, contributing to over 250 brands across more than 50 categories. He has an extensive background in brand strategy and...

Maya Guice is the Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts and host of the Masters of Storytelling podcast. Her work with brands like Diageo, Ford, and NASA helps create touchpoints and experiential brand stories. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Maya Guice Maya Guice is the Director of Strategy at BRC Imagination Arts, which partners with brands including Diageo, Ford, and NASA to translate brand and cultural stories into transformative, human...

Tom Ramsden is CEO of creative agency, Sid Lee US. An Adidas veteran with both brand and creative side experience, Tom is a progressive and strategic innovator with decades of experience driving growth. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Tom Ramsden Tom is a global, creative, and strategic innovator with an extensive track record of transforming businesses and brands and driving growth. A team leader, team player, collaborator, and people developer, he...

Shailendra Pratap Jain is a professor of marketing at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business and the co-author of the new book Managing Brand Transgressions. What elevates a simple issue to a transgression and what can brands do to rebuild trust? We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Shailendra Pratap Jain Shailendra Pratap Jain is Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business,...

Ruth Bernstein is Co-Founder and CEO of YARD NYC, an award-winning independent creative company. Her innovative work for brands like Athleta, Crocs, and Olly has helped transform their brands into cultural beacons. Previously, she was Chief Brand Officer for Robert Redford's Sundance. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Ruth Bernstein Ruth Bernstein is Co-Founder and CEO of YARD NYC, an award-winning independent creative company that turns brands into...

Brett Townsend is the Senior Vice President of Strategy at insights and analytics firm Quester. His work has helped brands such as Pepsi, Doritos, Ruffles, Walmart, Frigidaire, and Lowe’s innovate through better consumer insights. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Brett Townsend Brett Townsend is SVP of Strategy at Quester and has had a successful career of generating sizable revenue on both the corporate and agency sides of consumer insights. Brett...

Michael Ian Kaye is the Chief Design Officer at SYLVAIN. From his years of experience in design helping shape, define, and impact some of today’s most recognizable brands from the WNBA to iconic book covers like Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point and Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club that have left an indelible impression on American culture. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Michael Ian Kaye Michael Ian Kaye is the Chief Design Officer at SYLVAIN,...

Sali Christeson is the Founder and CEO of Argent. Sali had a vision to arm women with a wardrobe that delivers style, functionality, and self-expression as they take their seats at the table. Since its inception, Argent's mission has been centered around forwarding women's progress, both through its product collections and brand initiatives. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Sali Christeson Sali Christeson is the Founder and CEO of Argent, a...

Sarah Acton is the Chief Customer Officer at BILL. Until recently she had been the Chief Marketing Officer. However, this is more than just a one-word title shift. It's a shift in the focus of BILL's branding, marketing, and sales efforts. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Sarah Acton Sarah Acton, the Chief Customer Officer at BILL, brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing and brand-building work in both consumer and business markets....

Mark Abraham is a Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group and co-author of the upcoming book Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. With stories from Starbucks, Lululemon, and Spotify, Mark shared how businesses today use AI to enhance their personalization and customer strategy. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Mark Abraham Mark Abraham is a Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group and the founder of the firm’s Personalization...

Jonathan Stutz is the President of Global Diversity Partners and co-author of the book Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders. Based on his 25+ years as a leader at Amazon and Microsoft, his work helps leaders connect with their employees and build inclusive and equitable environments. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Jonathan Stutz Jonathan Stutz, M.A. (he/him/his) is the President of Global Diversity Partners whose mission is to help leaders and...

Barry LaBov, a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is a celebrated author, podcast guest, and brand strategist. As Founder and CEO of LABOV Marketing, Communications, and Training, he helps clients discover and celebrate their brand differentiation. His upcoming book, The Power of Differentiation, will be distributed globally by Simon and Schuster. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Barry LaBov Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst &...

Ron Johnson has built his career breaking down the silos that exist between branding and HR. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Blueprint Creative, he helps teams connect, tell better stories, and build stronger brands. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Ron Johnson Ron Johnson is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Blueprint Creative, the world's first 'Bhranding,' communications and design agency. Johnson is also the creator of The Branding...

Sandy Greenberg is co-founder of Terri & Sandy, an award-winning independent creative agency. She has led the development of iconic work for brands such as The Walt Disney Company, Freshpet, Nutella, and BJ’s Wholesale Club. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. Enjoy This Episode Now Download Episode Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify About Sandy Greenberg After rising through the ranks at DMB&B, JWT, and FCB, Sandy Greenberg founded Terri...

Carl Daikeler is the CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, now known as BODi. For 26 years, he's led this trailblazing company through multiple brand expansions while helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Carl Daikeler Carl Daikeler is a visionary entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, leading innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With a career spanning over...

Cory Treffiletti is Chief Marketing Officer for Rembrand, where he focuses on driving digital growth through AI. A veteran CMO and digital marketing thought leader, his work has helped brands of all shapes and sizes navigate various digital disruptions. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Cory Treffiletti Cory Treffiletti is Chief Marketing Officer for Rembrand, where he focuses on driving digital growth through AI technology for B2B and B2C brands and...