Author Archives: Nick Westergaard

maddy-osman-on-brand

Maddy Osman is the founder of the Blogsmith, an SEO content writing agency for B2B technology brands. An expert in content creation and strategy, she’s the author of the new book Writing for Humans and Robots. We discussed all of this and … Read More


robert dilenshneider on brand

Robert L. Dilenschneider has been called “Dean of American Public Relations Executives.” As founder of The Dilenschneider Group, he provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals globally, with experience in fields ranging from … Read More


Zachary Slingsby is a writer, short film creator, and founder of Human Factor Media, an award-winning branded storytelling company that has worked with leading brands and publishers to create videos people actually want to watch. We discussed thinking like a … Read More


greg monaco on brand

Greg Monaco is a brand and story coach who strategizes with authors, entrepreneurs, executives, and artists to build compelling brands. In a career that’s included agency work with Fortune 500 brands and founding a global brand consultancy, Greg understands how … Read More


sonic branding

What does a brand sound like?!? Honestly, my first gut response to this question is—don’t know, don’t care. And I’m in the brand-building business! However, I bet I’m not alone.


lauren tucker on brand

Dr. Lauren Tucker is the founder and CEO of Do What Matters, an inclusion management consultancy designed to help marketing services agencies turn inclusion, equity, and diversity intent into impact. We discussed talent (it’s not a pipeline problem), creativity (diversity … Read More


joe belliotti on brand

Music industry veteran Joe Belliotti is an expert in sonic branding. While most marketers focus on visuals, brand builders today need to think about the impressions that can be made and emotions that can be evoked through music and sound. … Read More


scott bartnick on brand

Scott Bartnick is an internationally renowned eCommerce and media expert and co-founder of OtterPR. Through their innovative strategies, OtterPR helps clients—both business leaders and brands—get meaningful media coverage. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On … Read More


olivia mariani curbio

As VP of Marketing at Curbio, Olivia Mariani leads is responsible for everything from brand to demand for the “fix first, pay later” PropTech leader. This week on the On Brand podcast, Olivia joined us to discuss the disruptor’s dilemma—creating … Read More


watch your presentation game tape

A championship season just wrapped up for one of my favorite teams—The L.A. Lakers. No, not the actual Lakers of today. Rather the ’79–’80 “Showtime Lakers” at the heart of HBO’s new series Winning Time. This show tells the story … Read More


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