Brand Strategy

Shailendra Pratap Jain On Brand

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 … Read More


ruth bernstein on brand

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 … Read More


barry labov on brand

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 … Read More


ron johnson on brand with nick westergaard podcast

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 … Read More


sandy greenberg on brand podcast

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 … Read More


bre rossetti on brand

Bre Rossetti is Chief Strategy Officer at Arnold. Her work involves overseeing the integrated strategy offering at the agency for brands like Puma, Fidelity, McDonald’s, and Progressive Insurance.  We discussed all of this and more this week on the On … Read More


kathy galloway on brand

With 20 years of CPG experience, Kathy Guzmán Galloway has become known as the “The Clarity Wizard.” Her work for brands like Nature Made, REI, and Lay’s helps organizations transform data into strategy and action. We discussed all of this … Read More


aisea laungaue on brand

Aisea Laungaue is a Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Anomaly LA. Throughout his global career, his work has sat at the intersection of marketing and entertainment for brands ranging from boy bands to whiskey brands. We discussed all of … Read More


thomas mustac on brand

Thomas Mustac is Otter PRr’s medical and health industry PR specialist. His work helps brands in these complex industries navigate issues including — and especially — crisis communication. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On … Read More


micky ogando on brand

Micky Ogando is the founder and principal of creative agency Bakery. Their unique product-led process, cultural expertise, and creative storytelling have helped brands including Nike, DeLorean Motors, Diageo, Kellogg’s, Shiner Brewery, and Acadia Health. We discussed all of this and more this … Read More


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