Author Archives: Nick Westergaard
We Don’t Talk About Email (No, No, No)
April 5, 2022
I don’t know where I’d be without my dad jokes. They remind me so effectively of exactly who I am. Just ask my five kids … (Cue cymbal crash/rimshot.) But seriously, folks, email marketing is no laughing matter. It consistently … Read More
Apolo Ohno on Pivoting and Purpose
April 4, 2022
Reinvention is at the core of Apolo Anton Ohno. He acquired and honed this skill over a decade of Olympic speed skating competition, during which he became the most decorated US Winter Olympian of all time. Apolo harnesses these experiences … Read More
Buying Out of the Ad Industry Boys’ Club (Teaser)
March 28, 2022
This week on the On Brand podcast, we have something a little different to share with you. Christy Hiler, president and owner of the Cornett agency, just launched a new podcast called Own It. This show features interviews with the … Read More
400th Episode + Eric Yaverbaum on Authenticity
March 21, 2022
This week’s interview marks 400 episodes of the On Brand podcast! First up, a special announcement from me. Then I’m joined by Eric Yaverbaum who literally wrote the book on public relations with Public Relations for Dummies. In addition to … Read More
Passion Brands vs. Rational Brands with Mathew Evins
March 14, 2022
As Chairman and Co-Founder of EVINS Communication, Mathew Evins has built his career in service of iconic brands in food and spirits (including Maker’s Mark!) and travel and hospitality. Today these passion brands mean more than ever to consumers. We … Read More
Two Scrappy Hacks for Your Content Marketing Toolbox
March 7, 2022
Because it seems like just about everything has changed over the past two years, it’s oddly comforting when you find something that’s still the same. It’s like discovering a lone flower sprouting out of a scarred battlefield. Just when we … Read More
Keeping Your Brand Relevant with Jac Phillips
March 7, 2022
Jac Phillips has worked across a variety of industries including technology, banking, payments, and retail. Her most recent gig was leading marketing and partnerships at Visa. Throughout all of these roles, Jac’s focus has been constant—ensuring that established brands remain … Read More
Brand Naming Best Practices with Rob Meyerson
February 28, 2022
Rob Meyerson is a brand naming expert and author of the new book Brand Naming. And, as I said many times during the episode, “we don’t talk about brand naming enough!” Luckily Rob does and did so for us this … Read More
Building a Values-Based Brand with Aidan Fitzpatrick
February 21, 2022
As founder of both Camo and Reincubate, Aidan Fitzpatrick has a history of building values-based brands. Keeping it simple, integrity-focused, and delight-based unites his work in creating a greater connection between brand builders and their tools. We discussed all of … Read More
Sponsorship Strategy with Ken Ungar
February 14, 2022
Ken Ungar is the president of CHARGE, a national sponsorship consulting firm based in Indianapolis. Since 2006, CHARGE has served clients including Honda, Acura, NASCAR, the Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA Players Association, American Motorcyclist Association, and over fifty professional athletes … Read More