Welcome to this special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast recorded at the Cannes Festival of Creativity. It’s a pleasure to welcome Gabrielle Wesly, CMO and Senior VP of Marketing at Mars Wrigley North America. Gabrielle is an experienced brand and general management professional with 20 years of experience in consumer and private-label CPG.

Join us as we discuss marketing, innovation, and creativity in the CPG industry. We explore the balance between performance marketing and building brand equity, leveraging creative content from creators, and amplifying ideas with technology. Gabrielle also touches on the importance of consumer obsession at brands and creators' influence in marketing. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from industry leaders!

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Welcome to this special episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast recorded at the Cannes Festival of Creativity. It’s a pleasure to welcome Zach Kitschke to our podcast today. Zach is the CMO at Canva and a firm believer in the power of visuals in today's digital marketing landscape.

Join us as we discuss the growing importance of visuals in today's digital landscape. Zach shares Canva's mission to empower the world to design and its impressive growth to 190 million users worldwide. He also shares his excitement about attending the Cannes Festival of Creativity for the first time and highlights Canva's focus on experiential marketing. He emphasizes the role of visual communication in driving success across various roles and departments within organizations.

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Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. A big welcome to Elizabeth Rutledge, our special guest today. Elizabeth is the CMO at American Express. Join us as we explore Elizabeth’s journey from a Biology teacher to an experienced marketing leader.

Elizabeth shares her insights on the importance of learning and staying connected to customers, supporting the next generation of marketers, and driving and responding to culture change. She discusses American Express' initiatives for small businesses, the impact of AI on marketing, and their commitment to community and leadership development.

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Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, we have a special guest: it’s a pleasure to welcome Alex Schultz, VP of Analytics and CMO at Meta. Join Jenny and Alex as they discuss Alex's career journey, the role of the CMO at Meta, the integration of brand and performance marketing, understanding different audiences, and the challenges and opportunities in the marketing landscape. Alex shares his passion for marketing and how he turned it into a career, as well as Meta's strategies for promoting their products and working with creators.

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Welcome to this episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, we have a special guest: it’s a pleasure to welcome Jay Livingston, Shake Shack's CMO. Learn about Jay's background and his unique journey from finance and technology to marketing and becoming a CMO. Gain insights into Shake Shack's marketing strategy, including the importance of performance marketing and collaborations.

Jay discusses the challenges and changes Shake Shack faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and its growth and expansion plans, which focus on deepening its presence in existing markets while building brand awareness and loyalty. We also explore Jay's passion for architecture and design and his passion for supporting the next generation.

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Today, our guest is Jerri DeVard, Founder and CEO of BECA, an alliance designed to create opportunity, access, and equality for Black C-Suite marketers and to pay it forward. Join us as we discuss Jerri's career, the common challenges in marketing, and the importance of building diversity in marketing teams.

Jerri encourages CMOs to drive change and build relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to hire marketing talent. The conversation also touches on the future of marketing and the potential for today's CMOs to become tomorrow's CEOs. The conversation also explores the power of mentorship and collaboration in driving positive change in the industry.

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Today, our guest is Kate Huyett, CMO of Bombas, a comfort-focused sock and apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. Join us as we discuss Kate's journey from Investment Banking at Goldman and Sach to her leadership roles in marketing. Kate shares Bombas’s mission, its evolution, and their unique marketing strategies. Learn about the importance of brand, collaboration, and the cross-functional nature of marketing. With insightful anecdotes and future plans, this podcast is a must-listen for marketing enthusiasts.

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On this week's episode, host Jenny Rooney sits down with Zarina Stanford, CMO at Bazaarvoice.

During the conversation, Stanford shared insights into the transformative journey of consumer-centric marketing and the pivotal role it plays in shaping modern business strategies.

As the marketing landscape continues to evolve, Stanford's vision for a more integrated and purpose-driven approach serves as a guiding light for marketers navigating the ever-changing tides of consumer influence and business innovation.

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