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The word “vanguard,” is defined as “a group of people leading the way in new development or ideas.” Marketing Vanguard: the podcast, spotlights the people who are driving the industry forward. It will feature valuable, must-listen nuggets of marketing-leadership wisdom, humility, stories, strategic insights, and growth opportunities in an era of ever more complex industry pressures and realities. Together we’ll dive into what's driving the decision-makers of today to move the needle of some of the world’s most exciting brands in incremental or monumental ways.
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    • 4.7 • 120 Ratings

The word “vanguard,” is defined as “a group of people leading the way in new development or ideas.” Marketing Vanguard: the podcast, spotlights the people who are driving the industry forward. It will feature valuable, must-listen nuggets of marketing-leadership wisdom, humility, stories, strategic insights, and growth opportunities in an era of ever more complex industry pressures and realities. Together we’ll dive into what's driving the decision-makers of today to move the needle of some of the world’s most exciting brands in incremental or monumental ways.
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    Balancing Performance Marketing and Building Brand Equity with Gabrielle Wesley, CMO of Mars Wrigley

    Balancing Performance Marketing and Building Brand Equity with Gabrielle Wesley, CMO of Mars Wrigley

    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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    • 10 min
    Using Visuals to Bridge the Gap Between Creativity and Productivity with Zach Kitschke, CMO of Canva

    Using Visuals to Bridge the Gap Between Creativity and Productivity with Zach Kitschke, CMO of Canva

    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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    • 12 min
    The Importance of Staying Connected Through the Customer Journey with Elizabeth Rutledge, CMO of American Express

    The Importance of Staying Connected Through the Customer Journey with Elizabeth Rutledge, CMO of American Express

    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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    • 25 min
    Unifying Brand and Performance Marketing: Insights from Alex Schultz, CMO of Meta

    Unifying Brand and Performance Marketing: Insights from Alex Schultz, CMO of Meta

    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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    • 27 min
    Driving Awareness, Growth, and Loyalty: Insights from Jay Livingston, CMO of Shake Shack

    Driving Awareness, Growth, and Loyalty: Insights from Jay Livingston, CMO of Shake Shack

    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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    • 37 min
    Diversity, Mentorship, and Collaboration: Driving Change in Marketing with Jerri DeVard, Founder and CEO of BECA

    Diversity, Mentorship, and Collaboration: Driving Change in Marketing with Jerri DeVard, Founder and CEO of BECA

    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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    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
120 Ratings

120 Ratings

ArlieLP ,

A Marketing Must Listen

Jenny and her talented guests talk all things marketing, giving you the tools you need to get hands-on with your business. The best part is these tools come from truly engaging individuals that have been where you are and want to see you succeed. Thanks so much for putting out such a spectacular show, Jenny - keep up the great work!

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So. Much. Gold.

CMO Moves has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

ASobering ,

Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! SO many incredible conversations with marketing leaders who bring so much experience to the table, and I love that there are always actionable tidbits and takeaways during each episode. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!

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