The Making of a Marketer

Jess Nickerson and Andy Pondillo
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Welcome to “The Making of a Marketer”, where Andy Pondillo and Jess Nickerson dive into the journeys of all marketers. Tune in each week to learn marketing strategies from the c-suite, social media managers, business visionaries, influencers, entrepreneurs, designers, and more. Discover how you can leverage their insights to revolutionize your marketing.  Become a part of our community, join the conversation, and follow us.

  1. The Making of a Marketer - Crisis Communications & PR in 2026

    7H AGO

    The Making of a Marketer - Crisis Communications & PR in 2026

    In the midst of a McDonald's debate of communications strategy, there is no better time than now to enter the world of executive communications. From crisis comms to regular PR strategy, how are leaders thinking about this in 2026? More risk oriented video? Controlled comms? What is the balance of authenticity and safeness? To answer these questions we welcome Cyndee Woolley, MBA, APR, Founder of C2 Communications. Assisting in full-service public relations, community outreach, her agency ensures brands are seen in an impactful way. With over 25 years of communications mastery, we look forward to an in depth discussion today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  2. The Making of a Marketer - The Ability Machine

    FEB 28

    The Making of a Marketer - The Ability Machine

    Happy Friday Podcast! On today's podcast join us for an inspiring episode as we welcome Tom Woodard to the program. Tom is Founder of On The Avenue, and The Ability Machine. Recently introducing the Ability Machine, Tom's creative studio is powered by neurodiverse talent and intentionally designed around adaptability. Discussing the mission, impact, and ability to build an agency around those with neurodivergence, we explore Tom's vision of ensuring all marketing talent is seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  3. The Making of a Marketer - Design Thinking Bootcamp

    FEB 27

    The Making of a Marketer - Design Thinking Bootcamp

    What does Design Thinking actually look like on a random Wednesday?We’re joined by Stanford d.school's Global Lead, Anja Svetina Nabergoj and Head of Learning Collaborations, Ariel Raz to unpack how they’re helping today's top leaders practice how we creatively think, decide, and lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  4. The Making of a Marketer - Healing Zombie Brands w/ John Long

    FEB 14

    The Making of a Marketer - Healing Zombie Brands w/ John Long

    Today we welcome Digitas North America Executive Creative Director, John Long to the program. Pioneering global creative strategy, and leading brands to greatness, John has taken up his next challenge as an author. His new book "Zombie Brands: How brands lost their humanity" was released this week. Today we discover how brands are learning, unlearning, and attempting to grow in this unique era of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    51 min
  5. The Making of a Marketer - Super Bowl Recap

    FEB 10

    The Making of a Marketer - Super Bowl Recap

    Jess and Andy give their candid thought on the Super Bowl marketing for 2026. Who won, who lost, and how about some surprise takes? Our annual debrief is underway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  6. The Making of a Marketer - Challenging the Brand

    FEB 7

    The Making of a Marketer - Challenging the Brand

    Will brands accept the challenge today, tomorrow, and deep into the future? As the landscape of branding changes we welcome John Gumas, President of Commit Agency. Today we find out what it is about a challenger brand" that brings out the best in marketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  7. The Making of a Marketer - 2016 Edition

    JAN 31

    The Making of a Marketer - 2016 Edition

    Are we in 2026 or 2016? Jess and Andy talk about the 10 year trend that has swept the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  8. The Making of a Marketer - The Art of Brand Partnerships

    JAN 13

    The Making of a Marketer - The Art of Brand Partnerships

    Season 4 begins today! As we enter 2026, business, brand, and creative conversations collide. We welcome Founder, Talent Agent, and Strategic Advisor, Monique Sar to the program. As president of De Vitesse, Monique leads brands in the automotive sector with tailored growth strategies and brand development. Aside from De Vitesse, represents keynote speakers, athletes, and creators across the globe at BNC Speakers. Combining a marketing approach, with brand partnerships. Our theme this year centers around authenticity and the connective tissues bringing these together. Let the new season begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min
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Welcome to “The Making of a Marketer”, where Andy Pondillo and Jess Nickerson dive into the journeys of all marketers. Tune in each week to learn marketing strategies from the c-suite, social media managers, business visionaries, influencers, entrepreneurs, designers, and more. Discover how you can leverage their insights to revolutionize your marketing.  Become a part of our community, join the conversation, and follow us.

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  • Creator
    Jess Nickerson and Andy Pondillo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Making of a Marketer
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