A CMO Confidential Interview with Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director of Most Powerful Women + Brainstorm Tech at Fortune, formerly the CMO of Hyatt Hotels, Nextdoor, Gannett, NBCU, and Univision. Maryam discusses what it's like to be a company's first chief marketing person, how to bring a boss who doesn't know marketing along, bridging the generational digital divide, and how tech really doesn't believe in marketing. Key topics include: why you should say yes to hard things; looking for "clues" during the interview; how success at your job doesn't protect you from company politics; and from her TED talk -- how to see life's obstacles as an obstacle course.

Watch Maryam's @TEDx https://www.ted.com/talks/maryam_banikarim_life_s_an_obstacle_course_here_s_how_to_navigate_it?language=en

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00:00 Introduction to CMO Confidential

00:37 Meet the Guest: Mariam Bannikarim's Marketing Journey

01:54 The Ever-Changing State of Marketing

03:40 Navigating the CMO Role: Challenges and Strategies

05:47 Embracing Digital Transformation in Marketing

07:33 The Importance of Continuous Learning and Adaptation

14:26 Tales from the CMO Crypt: Overcoming Obstacles

20:44 Navigating Misinformation in Marketing

20:58 The Power of Sharing Knowledge in Competitive Fields

21:22 Understanding the Long-Term Value of Branding

21:50 The Challenges of Marketing in Tech Companies

22:15 Crisis Management and the Importance of Preparation

23:03 Insights from a Marketing Career: Recognizing Red Flags

26:13 Embracing Challenges and the Journey of Self-Discovery

29:43 Building Community and Reimagining Business in a Changing World

31:56 The Journey from CMO to Community Builder

34:36 Concluding Thoughts and Practical Advice

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