Over A Pint Marketing Podcast

Over A Pint Productions

This podcast focuses on the fast-paced and ever-changing world of marketing. And is told through the eyes of three industry veterans with over 75 years of in the trenches experience. No theory here! Theory is for wimps. This is real-world, practical experience told to you by those that have been there...and that includes the guests. So grab a pint of your favorite and join us for the show.

  1. May 27

    Why Aligning Sales and Marketing Is the Single Biggest Unlock for Manufacturing Growth

    #193: The gap between sales and marketing isn't just frustrating — in manufacturing, it's costing you pipeline, customers, and credibility. So, let's shed some light on this important topic.  In this panel discussion of Over A Pint, host Pat McGovern sits down with Beau Walter, marketing and brand manager from the West Bend Company, Stephen Fong, Co-Owner of Marketing With Pros, and fractional chief product officer Richard Hein to unpack why misalignment between sales and marketing happens and what it actually takes to fix it. But that's not all. The panel also touches on:  ✅ How one in-house marketer embedded himself in the sales process to build better leads, better content, and a deeper understanding of the customer ✅ Why customer insight should be treated as an ongoing operating rhythm, not a one-time survey or annual event ✅ How a manufacturer known for a single hero product for over 100 years successfully expanded awareness across a broader portfolio ✅ What your website is likely getting wrong about your buyer's journey — and the personas it's probably ignoring entirely ✅ Why marketing in manufacturing is still too often handed the tactical work after the strategic decisions are already made — and how to change that ✅ How AI is being used right now by manufacturers and marketers to surface trends, eliminate busywork, and sharpen messaging ✅ The one mindset shift that moves manufacturing marketing from feature-focused to problem-solving — and why it changes everything Give it a listen.  Connect with Richard here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlhein/ Connect with Stephen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fong-stephen/ Connect with Beau here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwalter/ Connect with Pat here: pmcgovern@ascedia.com Connect with Ascedia here: https://www.ascedia.com/contact   Oh, before you go, please do us a favor. Take a minute and leave us a review. That's the energy that powers this supertanker!  Thanks, you're the best! Want more marketing insights? Take a look at our full lineup. This podcast is sponsored by Ascedia. A web development and digital strategy agency helping clients win in the digital space.    Maybe it's time your site gets a tune-up? Connect with us.

    54 min
  2. May 7

    How Brunswick's Lee Gordon Runs Comms at Warp Speed

    #192: Lee Gordon handles Communications and Government Affairs at Brunswick Corporation, the world's largest recreational boat and marine technology company. In this episode, Lee talks about what it actually takes to run comms at a publicly traded company in 2026 — when tariffs, politics, AI, and the 24-hour news cycle have all collided at once. Here's what we cover: ✅ Why he runs his team like a newsroom and refuses to be a "short-order cook" churning out press releases on demand. ✅ What a real crisis looks like (a shooting at a company facility) and how he navigated it in real time. ✅ Why your personal brand matters more than you think — and what happens when you ignore it. ✅ How he's using AI on his team right now, and where he thinks it still falls short. ✅ The one edge he says AI will never be able to replace. Lee is the kind of guest who tells you how the sausage actually gets made. No corporate-speak, no polished talking points — just straight talk.  Give it a listen. And if you know someone in comms, marketing, or PR who'd get something out of it, send it their way. Connect with Lee here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leegordonbrand/ Connect with Pat here: pmcgovern@ascedia.com Connect with Ascedia here: https://www.ascedia.com/contact   Oh, before you go, please do us a favor. Take a minute and leave us a review. That's the energy that powers this supertanker!  Thanks, you're the best! Want more marketing insights? Take a look at our full lineup. This podcast is sponsored by Ascedia. A web development and digital strategy agency helping clients win in the digital space.  Maybe it's time your site gets a tune-up? Connect with us.

    57 min
  3. Apr 29

    The Most Overlooked Marketing Channel With Maureen Norman

    #191: In this episode of Over a Pint, Maureen Norman, founder of Stake Media Group , discusses the evolving landscape of digital media and the massive, often overlooked opportunity in the 55+ demographic.  Norman, an advertising veteran, shares her journey from traditional copywriting to launching the daily newsletter "Stake Your Day," which has grown to over 100,000 subscribers by focusing on "nostalgia news and info you can use". Key highlights from the conversation include: The "Silver" Opportunity: Norman identifies a significant gap in marketing that often ends at age 54, despite 12,000 people in North America turning 65 every day.    Marketing Insights: Norman reveals that while the 55+ audience is massive, they are more motivated by shared values and specific needs than age-based identifiers.    The Pivot to a Newsletter Studio: Recognizing the maturity of the newsletter space, Stake Media Group is expanding into a "newsletter studio" model. This new venture offers brands white-labeled content and strategic expertise to help them navigate the complexities of the modern inbox.   The Human Touch in the Age of AI: Despite using AI for information gathering, Norman remains committed to 100% human-written content.    Ultimately, the episode explores how digital media can still be a space for authentic relationship building, provided creators focus on serving their audience's purpose rather than just chasing the latest market opportunity. Connect with Maureen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureennorman/ Connect with Pat here: pmcgovern@ascedia.com Connect with Ascedia here: https://www.ascedia.com/contact   Oh, before you go, please do us a favor. Take a minute and leave us a review. That's the energy that powers this supertanker!  Thanks, you're the best! Want more marketing insights? Take a look at our full lineup. This podcast is sponsored by Ascedia. A web development and digital strategy agency helping clients win in the digital space.

    48 min
  4. Apr 16

    Pat Burke: Executive Creative Director at Special Group

    #190: Pat Burke is the Executive Creative Director at Special Group. He sits down to share his work in advertising, which includes producing 18 Super Bowl commercials. Bananas, right?  Burke details the rigorous six-to-eight-month timeline and the immense pressure of creating a cultural moment.  He explains the creative process, from the initial client brief and competitive internal "jump balls" to the granular testing of scripts and final edits. He also provides insights into the evolving role of celebrities and the importance of generating a "PR tail" that extends beyond the game itself.  Pat and Pat also discuss the shifting agency landscape, emphasizing how smaller, independent shops offer a nimbler alternative to large holding companies. And, Burke shares his perspective on AI as a creative tool and the necessity of maintaining outside interests to fuel long-term professional inspiration. Grab your pint and jump on in. Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-burke-a434608/ Connect with Pat here: pmcgovern@ascedia.com Connect with Ascedia here: https://www.ascedia.com/contact   Oh, before you go, please do us a favor. Take a minute and leave us a review. That's the energy that powers this supertanker!  Thanks, you're the best! Want more marketing insights? Take a look at our full lineup. This podcast is sponsored by Ascedia. A web development and digital strategy agency helping clients win in the digital space.

    1h 2m

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This podcast focuses on the fast-paced and ever-changing world of marketing. And is told through the eyes of three industry veterans with over 75 years of in the trenches experience. No theory here! Theory is for wimps. This is real-world, practical experience told to you by those that have been there...and that includes the guests. So grab a pint of your favorite and join us for the show.

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