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On this episode, Jill Thomas, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of PGA TOUR Superstore, discusses the challenges and opportunities of marketing in the golf retail industry. She highlights the shift in the golf consumer landscape and the need to reach diverse audiences with different motivations for playing the game. Jill also shares her experience of building a high-functioning marketing organization with limited resources and the importance of trust and credibility in implementing a multi-year transformation plan.

In honor of the NBA Finals, we wanted to re-run one of our favorite episodes: our interview with Melissa Proctor, CMO of the Atlanta Hawks.

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On this episode, Carrie Grapenthin, CMO of Lincoln International, discusses the importance of listening, diplomacy, and relationship-building in marketing leadership. She emphasizes the need for marketers to be agile and adaptable, especially in a competitive and fast-paced industry. Carrie also highlights the unique role of marketing in shaping the perception of the brand and driving business growth. She shares examples of innovative marketing campaigns and the impact they had on brand awareness and employee engagement. Carrie predicts that storytelling and maintaining a unique brand voice will be crucial in the future of marketing.

On this episode, Victoria Lozano, EVP of Marketing for Crayola, discusses the evolving role of marketing, the importance of creativity, and the power of partnerships. She emphasizes that marketing is no longer just about advertising and promotions, but about all the touch points a brand has in consumers' lives. She also highlights the need for marketers to focus on both brand and business, and the impact of AI in marketing, emphasizing the need to use it smartly and not get caught up in sensationalism.

This is Marketing Trends, where we'll give you an authentic look into the world’s most impactful marketing leaders. How do they think? How do they lead? How do they maintain their dominant positions at brands like ESPN, Google, Meta, Wells Fargo, Walmart, and others? Join host Jeremy Bergeron as he uncovers the answers to those questions and more.

On this episode, Brad Nelson, the Chief Marketing Officer at Sotheby's International Realty, discusses the changing consumer demographics and the intergenerational transfer of wealth in the real estate market. He emphasizes the importance of connecting with different generations of clients and creating an emotional connection with them. Plus, he talks about the need for brands to show up on different platforms in an authentic way for the younger generation while maintaining brand equity. Brad also highlights the value of empathy, emotional intelligence, and curiosity in his leadership style.