Best Mark Ritson Podcasts (2025)

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#MediaSnack MEETS: Mark Ritson - Founder of MiniMBA 22:58

14d ago22:58

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In this episode of #MediaSnack MEETS, Tom Denford and Mark Ritson discuss: The state of media and advertising today—and why marketers are getting it wrong The power of consistency and why sticking with what works beats chasing the new Why too much change is killing marketing effectiveness #MediaSnack is presented by ID Comms, the global media consu…

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Is Brand Purpose Dead—or More Alive Than Ever? | Conversation with Kory Marchisotto (e.l.f.Beauty), Mark Ritson (Mini MBA), Lisa Materazzo (The Ford Motor Company) and Sara Carter (adam&eveDDB) 1:03:23

15d ago1:03:23

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Do you think brand purpose is a tired idea that never truly had relevance in the world of branding and business? Or do you believe that having a brand purpose—and activating it in everything you do—is the most effective way to run a successful company? On this show, we've heard compelling arguments on both sides of the debate. So today, we're bring…

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Kelley Puckett (goodr) | Sunglasses with the Permission to Be Unabashedly Yourself 48:29

33m ago48:29

48:29

It’s officially summertime here in the U.S., and Jim welcomes a guest whose company truly embodies the spirit of the season. Kelley Puckett is the Chief Marketing Officer of goodr, a high-growth sunglasses brand founded nine years ago in Southern California. Like many great startups, goodr began by identifying a problem and solving it. The founders…

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What WPP Got Right—and Wrong: A Look Back 19:57

9h ago19:57

19:57

In this special #MediaSnack episode, Tom Denford and David Indo revisit one of their boldest predictions: the WPP 2.0 Playbook. Originally recorded when Mark Read stepped in as CEO, the episode laid out a proposed restructure of WPP’s sprawling agency network. Now, with major changes finally underway—including the retirement of the GroupM brand—Tom…

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How to grow a marketing agency in 2025 - Stephen Kenwright 57:23

1d ago57:23

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In this episode, we’re joined by Stephen Kenwright — co-founder of Rise at Seven and now a consultant and non-exec to agencies across the UK. Stephen shares lessons from a career spent building, scaling, and exiting agencies. We cover: The biggest challenges facing agencies today — and whether it’s the model or the moment How to build an inbound en…

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S06.EP09 - Coaching for Brand Builders: Guide Clients to Clarity Without Burning Out 1:09:21

6d ago1:09:21

1:09:21

In this episode of JUST Branding, we sit down with Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS), the best-selling author of The Coaching Habit, The Advice Trap, and How to Work with (Almost) Anyone, to explore how coaching can become your secret weapon in branding and business. Learn more at https://justcreative.com/podcast If you’re a creative shifting into strat…

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How to get to better ideas — Pieter-Paul and Matt from Better Briefs 1:00:38

6d ago1:00:38

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Evaluating ideas is one of the most exciting aspects of being a marketer, but also one of the trickiest.Subjective opinions, a lack of evaluation tools, and poor sign-off processes often get in the way of great ideas getting signed off. In this session, Pieter-Paul and Matt will unpack the common pitfalls of idea evaluation and share what’s really …

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Rah Mahtani (Alibaba.com) | Making It Easy to Do Business Anywhere 47:15

8d ago47:15

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This week Jim welcomes Rah Mahtani, the Head of Commercial Strategy US for Alibaba.com, the Chinese multinational technology company founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and 18 colleagues. Alibaba Group operates as a holding company for a wide array of businesses, including online retail, wholesale through Alibaba.com, logistics (Cainiao), cloud computing (A…

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The Ego Trap: How Getting Fired Made Chris Ritson a Better Leader 43:06

6d ago43:06

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In this episode of Why Did It Fail?, sales coach Shivan Pillay sits down with Chris Ritson, founder, advisor, and sales trainer, for a raw and revealing conversation about the leadership failure that reshaped his life. Chris opens up about the moment he was let go from his first AE leadership role, how unchecked ambition and ego clouded his judgmen…

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Guest Podcast: How Ginsters made us all 'Taste the Effort' - The Chutes Podcast 26:27

15d ago26:27

26:27

🪂 Welcome to The Chutes 🪂 The marketing awards for brands and agencies of all shapes and sizes where, uniquely, the work that works, is the work that wins. Today we’re proud to announce the second winner of The Chutes is Ginsters with ‘Taste The Effort’. Congratulations to everyone involved, including the agency partners Truth, Kantar & TBWA. To he…

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 3 (April 2025) 1:03:24

18d ago1:03:24

1:03:24

By Mark Ritson

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Sofia Colucci (Molson Coors) | Uniting People Through Delicious Beverages 51:06

22d ago51:06

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We’re on the verge of summer, so you’re probably dreaming of that ice-cold beer—whether at the beach, the ballpark, or on your back porch. This week, Jim welcomes Sofia Colucci to the podcast. She’s the Chief Marketing Officer for North America at Molson Coors, the fourth-largest brewer in the world, with about $12 billion in revenue. Molson Coors …

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When the Vision Doesn’t Match Reality: Michael Isernio on Startup Missteps and Sales Leadership Lessons 14:43

20d ago14:43

14:43

Welcome to the first episode of Why Did It Fail?, a fresh look on Redefining Outbound! In this episode, Cognism’s Shivan sits down with Narrative AI founder Michael Isernio to unpack a failed VP of Sales stint, exploring why outbound fell flat, how misalignment with leadership signaled deeper issues, and what he’d do differently if given another sh…

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Guest Podcast: How 'Well Earned' earned 'The Woodsman' new energy - The Chutes 38:19

22d ago38:19

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🪂 Welcome to The Chutes 🪂 The marketing awards for brands and agencies of all shapes and sizes where, uniquely, the work that works, is the work that wins. It’s time to announce the inaugural winner of The Chutes awards which goes to… The Woodsman Whisky & Mr President for ‘Well Earned’. And now, for an acceptance speech that’s a bit more acceptabl…

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The Future of Media Agencies: What Brands Must Know Now 22:20

28d ago22:20

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As the Omnicom-IPG merger continues to reshape the media landscape, Tom Denford and David Indo return with critical insights for advertisers. In this episode of #MediaSnack, they explore how the traditional agency model is shifting from service to sales, and why advertisers need to rethink their media strategies now. They break down how to update c…

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Reflections on the Journey to Chief Marketing Officer with Jim Stengel 45:29

29d ago45:29

45:29

This week's episode is something a little different. Jim returns to the beautiful Miraval Berkshires — a place known for reflection, intention, and growth. And that spirit is exactly what this conversation is all about: Jim's own Reflections on the Journey to Chief Marketing Officer. We each have our own journey, but today, Jim will take you throug…

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How to measure and track brand marketing - Dan Fleming, Tracksuit 58:00

29d ago58:00

58:00

Brand marketing can feel like a leap of faith – especially when your CEO wants numbers, your budget’s tight, and you're juggling 15 other things. This session is for every marketer who's ever struggled to prove that brand work is more than just vibes. Tracksuit's country lead Dan Fleming will help you with:- Practical KPIs for brand – What to measu…

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S06.EP08 - Making Brands Relevant: How to Connect Culture, Creativity & Commerce with Cyril Louis 44:28

28d ago44:28

44:28

In this episode of JUST Branding, we sit down with hybrid creative leader Cyril Louis who is Creative Partner at The Royals and the mind behind campaigns for Beats by Dre, EA Games, and Heineken to unpack how brands can become culturally relevant and commercially effective. We explore: • What “brands in culture” really means (hint: it’s more than j…

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 2 (April 2025) 1:07:42

1M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

By Mark Ritson

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Linda Boff, David Lubars and Rishad Tobaccowala | The Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees 49:11

1M ago49:11

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This week, we are celebrating the Class of 2025 inductees into the Advertising Hall of Fame, as Jim welcomes three of this year's honorees for a roundtable discussion. Recorded live the morning after "The Biggest Night in Advertising"—the American Advertising Federation’s annual Hall of Fame induction and celebration—the conversation highlights a f…

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Growth Colony Announcement 4:05

1M ago4:05

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We'll be going on a 4-week break! For 5 years it's been go, go, go, so this break will allow us to take a step back and create more awesome content for you. But whether you're an OG follower or new to the party, here are 3 episodes we think you should check out. Unlocking Company Growth in the B2B Landscape with Sean Ellis How to Think Remarkable i…

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Ep 40: On agency experience, AI and messaging with Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

In this episode of the Better Marketing Podcast, Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta's Head of Global Business Group, shares insights on how Meta is transforming from a teenage platform to a mature business partner for advertisers with innovative tools, AI implementation and a renewed focus on effectiveness. From her early agency days to her pivotal role at Me…

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S06.EP07 - Smarter Brand Growth: How to Align Marketing & Sales (with ABM/ABX) with Jennifer Mancusi 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this episode of JUST Branding, we unpack Account-Based Experience (ABX) which is a strategic approach that unites marketing, sales, and customer success to drive focused, sustainable brand growth. Learn more at justcreative.com/podcast Our guest walks us through their 7 Steps to ABX Success, offering a clear, practical framework to move from sca…

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The Future CMO Summit featuring General Motors, JPMorgan Chase, Coach and Mondelez 45:09

1M ago45:09

45:09

This week, Jim is coming to you from the serene and stunning Miraval Berkshires, nestled in Western Massachusetts, where Vayner hosted the Future CMO Summit. We welcomed twenty next-gen marketing leaders for a perfect setting that inspired a candid, energizing roundtable with some of the brightest minds in the industry today. Joining Jim are four s…

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Where Customer Success Meets Outbound: Growth Beyond the Sale with Natasha Evans 29:12

1M ago29:12

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This week we’re flipping the script and looking at outbound through a post-sale lens. Evan Nelson, VP of Customer Experience at Cognism, sits down with Natasha Evans, VP of Customer Growth at Hook, to explore how Customer Success can become a true driver of revenue. They dive into how principles from traditional outbound sales are deeply relevant i…

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From Hospitality to Marketing: What B2C Can Teach Us About B2B 36:18

1M ago36:18

36:18

Vinnie chats with a marketer who didn’t start her professional career in marketing but in hospitality. Now Marketing Manager at Logicalis, Morgan Wilkinson, shares with us her hospitality experiences that have shaped her entire approach to B2B. 🎥 Prefer to watch the conversation? We've got a link for you: https://youtu.be/iY1yaAORv-Y From navigatin…

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From Panic Attacks to Public Speaking Pro: Max Hopkinson’s Journey and Framework 1:03:34

1M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

In our latest session, we welcomed the brilliant Max Hopkinson — co-founder of The Keynote Club and former Head of Marketing at Iceland Foods. Max shared his deeply personal and practical journey to becoming a confident public speaker, after once having a panic attack during a presentation on... breaded chicken. Here’s what we covered: Max once bel…

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 1 (April 2025) 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

By Mark Ritson

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#MediaSnack Meets: Vinny Rinaldi, VP of Media and Marketing Technology at The Hershey Company 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

In this episode of #MediaSnack Meets, Tom Denford sits down with Vinny Rinaldi, VP of Media and Marketing Technology at The Hershey Company, where he oversees media planning, buying, martech, and digital innovation across one of the world’s most iconic brand portfolios. Vinny shares what it takes to build a high-performing, forward-thinking media f…

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Rachel Thornton (Adobe) | Exploring Curiosity Through Digital Experiences 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

This week, The CMO Podcast is on a field trip, as Jim recently attended the Adobe Summit Digital Experience Conference in Las Vegas. The three-day event featured over 200 sessions, hands-on labs, sneak previews of new products, and plenty of opportunities for fun networking. So, it’s fitting that his guest is someone at the heart of the Adobe Summi…

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How to Market to the Mining Sector 43:34

2M ago43:34

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How do you market to someone who doesn’t even know what they’re looking for yet? That’s the challenge with the mining industry, and we’re unpacking it all in this episode with Alex Lloyd, Head of Marketing for Advanced Navigation. 🎥 Prefer to watch the conversation? We've got a link for you: https://youtu.be/bm3QGZPpfRc From focusing on storytellin…

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SURREAL’s copywriter: The copywriter’s guide to brand building - John Thornton 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

What happens when you combine a cereal brand, surreal humour, and a copywriter who isn’t afraid to admit when he’s just “crapped something out”? You get one of the most delightfully strange and insightful hours of marketing chat you'll ever hear. In this episode, we’re joined by John Thornton, the creative mind behind Surreal’s surreal tone of voic…

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What Google taught me about branding growing businesses - Nishma Patel Robb 57:38

2M ago57:38

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In this week's podcast, we welcome Nishma Patel Robb, founder of Glittersphere and former Senior Director of Brand & Reputation at Google. Nishma shares her inspiring journey of stepping away from a high-profile corporate career to launch a startup dedicated to helping women achieve financial freedom through powerful personal branding. We dive deep…

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Natalia Ball (Mars) | A Better World for Pets 52:50

2M ago52:50

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As we celebrate National Pet Day, Jim's guest this week on The CMO Podcast is Natalia Ball, the Global Chief Growth Officer of Pet Nutrition at Mars. This is a big business for Mars, Petcare is about 60% of its estimated $50 billion in sales. Mars was founded as a candy company by Frank C. Mars in 1911 in Tacoma Washington; it remains to this day a…

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S06.EP06 - Unlocking Innovation: How Play & Creativity Drive Success with Melissa Dinwiddie 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

Is creativity the key to unlocking innovation? In this episode of JUST Branding, we sit down with Melissa Dinwiddie — innovation strategist, keynote speaker, and author of The Creative Sandbox Way. Learn more at https://justcreative.com/podcast Melissa’s journey from calligraphy and jazz to corporate consulting has given her a unique perspective on…

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Lessons in Leading and Elevating SDR Teams with David Wilkins, Founder of Saleswise and SDR Leaders of EMEA 25:48

2M ago25:48

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Cognism’s VP of Sales Development, Catherine Olivier, sits down with David Wilkins to unpack what it really takes to be an impactful SDR leader in today’s sales landscape. They dive into the difference between good and great SDR teams, how to build high-performing teams from the ground up, and why strong leadership is about more than just tracking …

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REBROADCAST | EP #175: Implementing Brand Experience Into ABM Programs 32:34

2M ago32:34

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Shahin chats with Christine Law, Director & Head of ABM, Asia Pacific & Japan at ServiceNow, about bringing brand experience and ABM together. The episode covers the following: What is brand experience? How to define ABM The mistakes marketers make Finding the balance between strategy and uplifting the strategy Christine has worked at some of the w…

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How CMOs Thrive in Times of Rapid Change with Emily Silver (Dick's Sporting Goods) | Live from Adobe Summit 47:24

2M ago47:24

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This week we’re bringing you a special episode, recorded live at the Adobe Summit in Las Vegas in March 2025. As we here at the CMO podcast are happy customers of Adobe, we were excited to be part of the programming at the Summit. Our topic was How CMOs can thrive in these times of rapid change, with Jim being joined on stage by Emily Silver, SVP a…

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How to Navigate Media Chaos and Come Out Ahead 24:07

2M ago24:07

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As the media industry braces for the impact of the Omnicom-IPG merger, advertisers face a shifting landscape filled with both risk and opportunity. In this episode of #MediaSnack, Tom and David unpack the real implications of the merger—whether you're with Omnicom, IPG, or any other agency group. They introduce a practical four-quadrant framework t…

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Emmanuel Orssaud (Duolingo) | April Fool's Day Measured in Smiles 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

Happy April Fools! To celebrate the spirit of first day of April, Jim welcomes to the show one of Duo the Owl’s best friends, Emmanuel Orssaud, the Chief Marketing Officer of Duolingo, one of the hottest growth brands in the world with one of the hottest mascots in the world. Duolingo is the most downloaded education app in the history of the App S…

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AI, Alignment & Innovation: The B2B Strategy Behind Twilio’s Regional Success with Nicholas Kontopoulos 1:09:59

2M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

"Innovation isn’t about shiny campaigns. It starts with people, process, and purpose." Joining us for a second time on the podcast is Nicholas Kontopoulos, VP of Marketing APJ at Twilio. We explored what real innovation looks like, how to align marketing and sales in global teams, and how Nicholas uses AI. 🎥 Prefer to watch the conversation? We've …

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Ep 39: Cathay Pacific’s Ed Bell on their marketing secret plus lessons from Asia for marketers 32:16

2M ago32:16

32:16

What does it take to rebuild an airline brand after the devastating impact of a global pandemic? Ed Bell, General Manager Brand, Insights and Marketing Communications at Cathay Pacific, takes us behind the scenes of one of aviation's most remarkable recovery stories. Bell's journey from agency dynamo during China's economic boom to airline marketin…

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Ep 38: Dr Marcus Collins on navigating culture, meaning and purpose 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

What makes a brand truly meaningful in people's lives? In this captivating conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins - professor, agency strategist, and cultural marketing expert - we explore how the most powerful brands transcend their product categories to become vessels of meaning in culture. Marcus reveals why brands aren't something we construct bu…

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#MediaSnack MEETS: DJ Perera, Chief Media Officer at the Ad Council 8:40

2M ago8:40

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In this episode of #MediaSnack Meets, Tom Denford sits down with DJ Perera, Chief Media Officer at the Ad Council, the nonprofit behind some of the most iconic social impact campaigns in the U.S. With a background in both agency and corporate media, DJ brings a unique perspective to what it takes to build high-impact, message-driven campaigns in to…

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Scott Goodson (StrawberryFrog) & Sherry Graziano (Truist) | Teamwork Builds Great Partnerships 51:27

2M ago51:27

51:27

Spring is time for rebirth and renewal…and today’s episode is about a relationship between a client and an agency that embodies continual rebirth and renewal. Jim's guests this week are Sherry Graziano, the EVP, Head of Digital, Client Experience & Marketing at Truist Bank, and Scott Goodson, the CEO and Founder of ad agency StrawberryFrog. Sherry …

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Defining Outbound: Scaling Sales as a Founder with Ilia Papas 19:55

2M ago19:55

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This week on Redefining Outbound, Nat Ferrante talks with Ilia Papas, CEO and co-founder of Band, about building and scaling sales as a founder, especially when coming from an engineering background. Ilia shares how he built a B2B outbound motion from scratch, the lessons he carried over from scaling Blue Apron, and the creative strategies he’s usi…

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Mark Ritson on Personal Branding, B2B Marketing and His Journey with Mini MBA 59:31

2M ago59:31

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Joining Shahin and Vinnie is marketing legend, Mark Ritson, Founder of the Mini MBA. From almost buying Kylie Minogue's house, to consulting, and building a global brand, Mark shares with us the journey of his Mini MBA. 🎥 Prefer to watch the conversation? We've got a link for you: https://youtu.be/FEVkez18g44 This episode also covers... Why small b…

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Must know graphic design tips for busy marketers – Dave Officer 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

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Dave from Doodle Juice shares simple, actionable design principles anyone can use—even if you're not a designer. Learn how balance, contrast, hierarchy, repetition, white space, and alignment can instantly improve your visuals, helping your messages land better and your designs look professional.

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S06.EP05 - Branding is Dead & More Marketing Bullsh*t with Mark Ritson 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Buckle up—this is our most unfiltered episode yet. Mark Ritson joins us for a no-BS conversation on branding, marketing myths, and why so many marketers still miss the point. 👉 Learn more: https://justcreative.com/podcast/ No fluff. Just straight-up marketing truth from one of the sharpest minds in the game. We discuss: ▶︎ Marketing Myths & Industr…

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Julie Haddon (NWSL) | Reshaping the Future of Women's Soccer 52:12

3M ago52:12

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This month marks the opening of a new season for the red-hot NWSL–The National Women's Soccer League. Jim's this week is the Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of the NWSL, Julie Haddon. Jim has known Julie for many years, going back to her years at the NFL as VP of Global Brand and consumer marketing, before joining the NWSL as its first-ever …

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