Best Kinect Podcasts (2025)

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Kinective Media’s James Rothwell on United’s sky-high media ambitions 22:23

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21d ago22:23

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In this episode of The Big Impression, we’re joined by James Rothwell, managing director of brand marketing at Kinective Media. Rothwell walks us through what’s changed since launch — from major brand partnerships and custom content integrations to a headline-making alliance with JetBlue. With over 110 million traveler profiles and 63 million Milea…

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State Farm’s Patty Morris on pulling off an NFL crossover in less than two days 24:25

7d ago24:25

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship was still only a fresh rumor in 2023, when State Farm brought together Travis’ mother, Donna Kelce, and Jake from State Farm at an NFL game. On a new episode of The Big Impression, State Farm’s Patty Morris dives into how the company quickly capitalized on the opportunity despite being risk-averse. Episo…

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Diageo’s Sophie Kelly on why great brand-building starts offline 13:50

14d ago13:50

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In this episode of The Big Impression, Kelly breaks down how Diageo is turning tequila into a global cultural force. One standout example: a six-city collaboration with DJ and fashion icon Peggy Gou that combined out-of-home, merch drops, pop-up events and hyperlocal storytelling. From a Hong Kong hot pot party to a Milan piazza activation, every d…

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Unilever’s Ryu Yokoi on Dove’s sweet-smelling campaign 15:18

28d ago15:18

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This week, we’re talking to Ryu Yokoi, chief media and marketing capabilities officer for North America at Unilever, about Dove’s “Hot Seats” campaign — a bold, culture-hacking activation that shows up where the sweat is real and the stakes are surprisingly high. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies comp…

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SAP’s Tim Hoppin on why emotional storytelling belongs in B2B 17:05

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B2B marketing has long been stuck with a somewhat boring reputation: rational, buttoned-up and forgettable. Tim Hoppin is on a mission to change that. As chief brand and creative officer at SAP, he’s helping one of the world’s largest software companies embrace big creative swings — and prove that business buyers are humans too. Episode Transcript …

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Valnet’s Ji Heon Kim on how the publisher encouraged users to authenticate themselves 28:43

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With websites covering topics like entertainment (ScreenRant), gaming (Polygon) and automotive (CarBuzz), Valnet caters to users across a wide array of interests. But according to Ji Heon Kim, Valnet’s head of monetization, Valnet realized it could create more value for its users by encouraging them to subscribe or authenticate themselves. Maybe a …

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Gallo Winery’s Amy Lund on bringing wine to the NFL 30:56

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In this episode of The Current Podcast, hosts Damian Fowler and Ilyse Liffreing sit down with Amy Lund, VP of integrated marketing and corporate communications at E. & J. Gallo Winery, to talk about Barefoot’s bold move to become the official wine sponsor of the NFL.By Damian Fowler, Ilyse Liffreing, Amy Lund

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CNN International Commercial’s Rob Bradley on evolving a legacy media company 28:32

3M ago28:32

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In this episode of The Current Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Bradley, SVP of digital revenue, strategy and operations at CNN International Commercial. He shares how CNN has evolved far beyond its broadcast roots — and how it’s now helping brands tell more impactful stories across everything from connected TV (CTV) and free ad-supported television (F…

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Chuck E. Cheese’s Melissa McLeanas on becoming a media network for families 28:37

3M ago28:37

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Chuck E. Cheese's Melissa McLeanas joins hosts Damian Fowler and Ilyse Liffreing on The Current Podcast to discuss how Chuck E. Cheese is leveraging its iconic IP for the streaming era, what advertisers are excited about and more. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian…

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PayPal’s Jenna Griffith on building a media business from transaction data 22:24

3M ago22:24

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Jenna Griffith, VP of global ad operations at PayPal, shares how the fintech giant is using shopper insights to power a new kind of media network.By Jenna Griffith, Damian Fowler, Ilyse Liffreing

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DSW’s Sarah Crockett on building a flexible brand for unpredictable times 28:29

4M ago28:29

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One year into her role as global CMO at Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW), Sarah Crockett is reimagining how the legacy retailer shows up for today’s consumer — across 500 stores, an upgraded e-commerce experience and a newly expanded digital media mix.By Damian Fowler, Ilyse Liffreing, Sarah Crockett

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MilkPEP’s Miranda Abney on reclaiming milk’s cool factor 32:16

4M ago32:16

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Milk is back in the cultural conversation. Miranda Abney, MilkPEP’s VP of marketing joined The Current Podcast to explain how a marathon for women helped boost milk’s messaging.By Ilyse Liffreing, Damian Fowler, Miranda Abney

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Firestone Walker Brewing’s Dustin Hinz on tapping beer and sports fans through CTV 20:54

4M ago20:54

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Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s CMO says connected TV has made it easier to reach its sports-loving customers. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian (00:01): I'm Damian Fowler. Ilyse (00:02): And I'm Ilyse Liffreing. Damian (00:03): This week we're really excited t…

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Dow Jones’ Sherry Weiss on marketing at the speed of a newsroom 25:57

4M ago25:57

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Dow Jones CMO Sherry Weiss reveals the marketing strategy behind growing subscription businesses for publications like The Wall Street Journal. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00): I'm Damian Fowler. Ilyse Liffreing (00:01): And I'm Ilyse Liffreing Da…

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Stellantis’ CMO Raj Register on knowing your brand’s true north 27:46

4M ago27:46

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Stellantis’ CMO Raj Register talks about building consistent storytelling across channels, what she’s learning from AI and why she’s obsessed with connecting marketing action to tangible business outcomes. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00): I'm Dami…

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Paze and Zelle’s Andrea Gilman on the future of digital payments 24:52

5M ago24:52

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At SXSW, The Current Podcast partnered with The Female Quotient to spotlight trailblazing women in media and marketing to mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Gilman, chief marketing officer at Early Warning, owner of digital payments services Paze and Zelle, to discuss how she’s driving…

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CMI Media Group’s Melissa Giordano on advocating for women who are not in the room 17:06

5M ago17:06

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At SXSW, The Current Podcast partnered with The Female Quotient to spotlight trailblazing women in media and marketing to mark International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Giordano, chief client officer at CMI Media Group, to discuss how AI, data, and personalized messaging are reshaping healthcare …

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New Belgium’s Rebecca Dye Yonushonis on winning Gen Z with bold branding 28:06

5M ago28:06

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Rebecca Dye Yonushonis, CMO of New Belgium Brewing, discusses the brand’s bold strategy to connect with Gen Z consumers through its new launch, Lightstrike.By Rebecca Dye Yonushonis, Kat Vesce, Ilyse Liffreing

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Genentech’s Erica Taylor on how healthcare brands became mainstream post-Covid 27:39

5M ago27:39

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Genentech VP, CMO Erica Taylor joins The Current Podcast to share her unique journey from immunology to biotech marketing, and the evolving role of biotech brands in mainstream media. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Kat Vesce (00:00): I'm Kat Vesce. And I'm Ilyse Liffr…

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PNC Bank’s Jenn Garbach on reclaiming the word ‘boring’ for the legacy brand 20:46

5M ago20:46

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PNC Bank Chief Marketing Officer Jenn Garbach joins The Current Podcast at SXSW as part of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Garbach shares insights on the success of the bank’s Brilliantly Boring campaign and reflects on her journey in marketing, tackling imposter syndrome, and balancing career growth with family life. Episode T…

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Beyond Yoga’s Katie Babineau on the power of community 22:46

5M ago22:46

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Beyond Yoga Chief Marketing Officer Katie Babineau joins The Current Podcast on the ground at SXSW in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Ilyse Liffreing (00:00): I'm Kat Vesce. And I'm Ilyse Liffreing and welco…

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JPMorgan Chase’s David Pinto-Carpenter on redefining media buying for a 225-year-old banking giant 23:03

6M ago23:03

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JPMorgan Chase's David Pinto-Carpenter shares how the banking giant is adapting to changing consumer expectations for financial services, what he thinks is holding back more investment in CTV and why he’s comfortable not being a first mover. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode au…

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Meijer’s Derek Steele on building a Midwest retail media powerhouse 18:31

6M ago18:31

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Family-owned grocery chain Meijer is using its Midwest roots to stand out in the retail media crowd, according to Derek Steele, the company’s VP for marketing. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian (00:00): I'm Damian Fowler. Ilyse (00:02): And I'm Ilyse Liffreing, Da…

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Grubhub’s Marnie Kain on standing out in a crowded market 19:13

6M ago19:13

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The food-delivery company’s VP of brand discusses the business’ 20-year history and how it stays front of mind for consumers. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian: I'm Damian Fowler Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffreing. Damian: And welcome to this edition of The Current Po…

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American Express’ Jessica Ling on tapping into Gen Z fandom with Olivia Rodrigo 21:12

6M ago21:12

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Amex’s Jessica Ling sits down with The Current Podcast to discuss the biggest differences between marketing to business and to consumers, and how the brand considers the effectiveness and efficiency of marketing investments. She also touches on how Amex is reaching Gen Z by tapping into their passions and fandoms, such as a partnership with Olivia …

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Goalhanger’s Tony Pastor on building a global podcast brand 22:44

7M ago22:44

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Goalhanger's Tony Pastor explores building the U.K.’s leading independent podcast production company which includes shows like The Rest is History, The Rest is Politics and The Rest is Football. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian: I'm Damian Fowler and welcome to t…

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Jaguar Land Rover's Charlotte Blank on why premium content builds brand loyalty 21:18

7M ago21:18

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The U.S. CMO of the luxury car company discusses how integrating Jaguar Land Rover’s brand alongside popular shows like Succession and The Gentlemen has helped deliver its message of quiet luxury. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Ilyse: [00:00:00] I'm Ilyse Liffreing Da…

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Gopuff’s Daniel Folkman on delivering the retail media goods 20:31

7M ago20:31

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Gopuff’s Daniel Folkman joins The Current Podcast to explore the company's philosophy, what differentiates Gopuff’s retail media network and how the platform’s unique proposition could help it capture incremental retail media dollars.By Daniel Folkman, Damian Fowler, Ilyse Liffreing

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Campari’s Julka Villa on building brand affection in person and the power of the moment 19:12

7M ago19:12

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The beverage brand’s former CMO, which holds drinks like Aperol, breaks down why events like Coachella, the US Open and Cannes Film Festival are so important to its marketing strategy. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler [00:00:01] Ilys…

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Samsung’s Olga Suvorova on how marketers can quickly tap into cultural trends 18:14

7M ago18:14

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Samsung’s Olga Suvorova sat down with The Current Podcast to discuss engaging with Gen Z audiences, balancing omnichannel strategies and tapping into cultural trends. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:12] Damian: This week we're delighted to talk with Olga Suvarov…

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Jeff Green on how The Trade Desk’s new OS can improve the CTV ecosystem 36:45

9M ago36:45

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The founder and CEO of The Trade Desk, Jeff Green, talks about the evolution of the premium internet, his obsession with the ad tech supply chain and why the connected TV (CTV) ecosystem is ready for an upgrade. Green explains why The Trade Desk is launching Ventura, a streaming TV operating system, named after the California beach town, to improve…

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DoorDash’s Toby Espinosa on helping local economies grow 19:48

10M ago19:48

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Toby Espinosa, the VP of DoorDash ads, reflects on the tremendous growth of the delivery platform, saying the key to this is local businesses. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian: [00:00:00] I'm Damian Fowler. Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffreing Damian: And welcome to th…

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The eSignature Shift: Denison State Bank's Success Story 14:22

10M ago14:22

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Heather Deneault, Assistant Vice President at Denison State Bank, tells the story of how DSB moved from a static, cumbersome eSignature product that fell out of use to Kinective SignPlus, leveraging its advanced functionality to drive remarkable growth and efficiency, by meeting their customers where they are. She also gives some valuable advice to…

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SiriusXM Media’s Lizzie Collins on the power of podcasts for influencers 19:36

10M ago19:36

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SiriusXM Media’s Lizzie Collins joins The Current Podcast to discuss artificial intelligence, omnichannel campaigns and how influencers should utilize podcasts. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler. [00:00:01] Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffre…

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Resy’s Hannah Kelly on building community and connection 20:14

10M ago20:14

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The reservation platform Resy centers itself around the communal experience that comes from dining, affirming and building connection between restaurants and diners, according to CMO Hannah Kelly. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler. [0…

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Colgate-Palmolive’s Brigitte King on steering a global giant through digital transformation 20:30

11M ago20:30

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Colgate-Palmolive’s Brigitte King breaks down steering a global giant through digital transformation. She explores the value of connected TV and its data-driven addressability, why she thinks the marketing funnel looks more like a seesaw and how she’s thinking about riding the retail media wave. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may c…

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Reuters and SAS on trusting the brand and publisher relationship 21:01

11M ago21:01

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Josef Najm, director of programmatic and partnerships at Thomson Reuters, and Mibbie Plouvier, head of global programmatic strategy at SAS, join The Current Podcast to describe how their partnership has evolved and how trust plays an important part in that evolution. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies …

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The Great Wealth Transfer is Underway 6:52

11M ago6:52

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This week on the Common Cents podcast, we’ve got a rapid-fire roundup of new trends reshaping the banking landscape: the Great Wealth Transfer, how your consumer's first login is critical to battling fraud, ITMs and the new multichannel strategy, and a shout-out to this year's Finopotamus Tekkie Award winners. Thanks for listening!…

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United Airlines’ Mike Petrella on personalizing the in-flight experience 21:10

11M ago21:10

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United recently launched Kinective Media, the airline industry’s first media network. Its first-party data could change the future of people’s travel experiences. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler and welcome to this edition of the cu…

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Wayfair’s Kara O’Brien on unifying the in-store and digital shopping experience 15:42

11M ago15:42

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Wayfair Head of Brand Marketing Kara O’Brien joins The Current Podcast to discuss blending the in-store and digital shopping experience. Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian [00:00:00] Ilyse: I'm Ilyse Liffreing [00:00:02] Ilyse: And welcome to this edition of Th…

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CVS Media Exchange’s Parbinder Dhariwal on the next phase of the retail-media revolution 20:51

11M ago20:51

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Parbinder Dhariwal, VP and GM of CVS Media Exchange, discusses CVS’s self-service advertising offering and the future of DEI initiatives in retail media. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Ilyse: I'm Ilyse Liffreing. [00:00:01] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler. [00:00…

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Stagwell’s Mark Penn on polling, politics and media 15:37

12M ago15:37

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Mark Penn, the chairman and CEO of Stagwell Inc., reflects on his extraordinary career, driven by his passion for politics and marketing, and offers insights on why this is a good year for marketers. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler.…

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Reclaim Your Place at the Heart of Bill Payment: Paymentus 21:56

12M ago21:56

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This week on the Common Cents podcast: How can financial institutions reclaim their place and revolutionize bank bill pay? Garrett Baird, Vice President of Product, Banking & Fintech at Paymentus, shares how the company's longstanding vision to simplify bill pay for consumers all comes down to the three Cs: choice, convenience, and control. That co…

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Banking in the Age of Gen Z: Navigating New Trends 7:34

1y ago7:34

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This week on the Common Cents podcast, we’ve got a rapid-fire roundup of new trends emerging in the banking world: high tech meets high touch in omnichannel banking, Gen Z's financial revolution, and banking's new era embracing automation. Thanks for listening!By Kinective

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Winning the Talent Game: Lone Star Credit Union 8:47

1y ago8:47

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Your people are your greatest asset—so how are Financial Institutions attracting and retaining rockstar talent in this job market? In this episode, Marcy Philips, President and CEO at Lone Star Credit Union, shares how Lone Star goes above and beyond to create a desirable culture with high retention (including multiple team members who have been wi…

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Polaris’ Pam Kermisch on marketing past assumptions in the powersports space 22:45

1y ago22:45

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Polaris’ Chief Customer Growth Officer talks with The Current Podcast about how many of the company’s customers are multicultural and have preferred style over performance. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:59] Damian: I'm [00:01:00] Damian Fowler. [00:01:05] Ily…

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Foxtel Media’s Mark Frain on why improving the customer experience is top of mind for the streaming age 21:22

1y ago21:22

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Foxtel Media CEO Mark Frain dishes on how the customer and advertising experience are shifting amid the proliferation of streaming. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damien Fowler. [00:00:01] Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffreing. [00:00:02] Damian: And w…

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e.l.f. Beauty CMO Kory Marchisotto on betting on women’s love for live sports 20:15

1y ago20:15

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Chief Marketing Officer Kory Marchisotto joins The Current Podcast to discuss why the makeup brand e.l.f. Beauty decided to air a Super Bowl ad, and why other female-driven brands are missing out. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. [00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler. [0…

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ADT’s DeLu Jackson on why the marketing funnel is more like an ‘infinity loop’ now 19:20

1y ago19:20

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ADT’s EVP and CMO DeLu Jackson joins The Current Podcast to discuss how the company’s partnership with Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins reinforces the impact of live sports. Jackson also touches on why the marketing funnel isn’t so much a funnel anymore as it is an “infinity loop.” Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain mi…

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Crunch Fitness’s Chad Waetzig on getting strong first-party data 27:42

1y ago27:42

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Crunch Fitness' CMO, Chad Waetzig joins The Current Podcast to explore how Crunch is developing their on-demand workout streaming app, how they're leaning into performance marketing versus brand-building and why digital media is the best way to reach its gymgoers. Episode Transcript Please note, this transcript may contain minor inconsistencies com…