Synopsis
A weekly look at the stories making waves across the marketing industry featuring discussions with newsmakers and Ad Age reporters.
Episodes
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Halloween's COVID-19 candy outlook: Trick or treat?
08/07/2020 Duration: 24minTim LeBel, Mars Wrigley’s chief Halloween officer, joins Marketer’s Brief to discuss how the big candy selling season is expected to look in 2020 as COVID-19 forces the industry to pivot.
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Head of resale site ThredUp on thrifting during the pandemic and the Facebook boycott
01/07/2020 Duration: 23minAnthony Marino, ThredUp’s president, discusses resale trends, why brands are lining up to partner with the company, and how it feels about social media ads.
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Why Kohl's is switching up its back-to-school playbook
24/06/2020 Duration: 23minGreg Revelle, chief marketing officer of Kohl’s, joins Marketer’s Brief to discuss how the retailer is reopening its stores, why it’s focusing on digital marketing, and how back-to-school will be different this year.
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Restaurant industry trade group hires an agency for a push to get diners back
17/06/2020 Duration: 23minTia Mattson, executive VP of enterprise marketing and communications, dishes on the National Restaurant Association’s efforts to reinvigorate the dining out experience, including an upcoming campaign from The Richards Group.
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Museum of Ice Cream gets ready for summer amid COVID-19
10/06/2020 Duration: 23minMaryellis Bunn, co-founder and CEO, talks about the changes the Museum of Ice Cream made following the lockdowns and how the brand is participating in the protests for racial equality.
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How play and dine chain Main Event pivoted due to COVID-19
03/06/2020 Duration: 21minChief Brand Officer Sarah Beddoe joins Marketer's Brief to discuss Main Event's shift to virtual events during the pandemic and how it is communicating changes such as socially-distant laser tag as it reopens.
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Summer marketing during the pandemic
26/05/2020 Duration: 25minAd Age’s E.J. Schultz, Adrianne Pasquerelli and Jessica Wohl discuss how brands are adapting sponsorships during COVID-19, why gardening is rising and golf, napkins and American cheese are coming back. Plus, the latest on the chicken sandwich marketing wars.
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At-home hair coloring soars during COVID-19
20/05/2020 Duration: 27minAmy Errett, the founder and CEO of Madison Reed, discusses her company's swift rise in orders, getting products from Italy during the pandemic and how she is preparing for the future when customers return to salons.
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How Vans is pivoting in the pandemic
13/05/2020 Duration: 23minNick Street, VP of global integrated marketing at Vans, breaks down what the streetwear brand is doing, from donating shoelaces for face gear to collaborating with artists.
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How Mattel is helping stressed-out parents during COVID-19
06/05/2020 Duration: 22minRichard Dickson, president and COO of Mattel, joins Marketer’s Brief to discuss how the toymaker is creating new content for parents and kids and thanking front-line heroes with collectibles.
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Fernando Machado on marketing during and after COVID-19
29/04/2020 Duration: 41minFernando Machado, global chief marketing officer of Restaurant Brands International, discusses how brands such as Burger King have altered their marketing tactics due to COVID-19 and what they can take away from this moment.
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Assessing marketer pandemic response
22/04/2020 Duration: 25minIn the latest episode of the Marketer’s Brief Podcast, Ad Age’s E.J. Schultz, Adrianne Pasquarelli and Jessica Wohl discuss how the pandemic is hitting industries like restaurants, retail and insurance, and in what ways brands are reacting. They also take a look at what lies ahead.
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From marketer to CEO
15/04/2020 Duration: 21minCheryl Bachelder, one of Age Age's inaugural Women to Watch, discusses how she went from marketing to general management and the advice she has for leaders during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The road to travel recovery post COVID-19
08/04/2020 Duration: 24minClayton Reid, CEO of travel marketing firm MMGY Global, talks about what travel brands should be doing now to handle the coronavirus pandemic and how to prepare for the future.
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Nick Kokonas on how restaurants can make it through COVID-19
01/04/2020 Duration: 26minThe co-owner and co-founder of the Alinea Group and founder and CEO of reservations system Tock joins Marketer's Brief to discuss how he helped his own restaurants and others pivot from high-end dining to to-go operations to stay afloat during the pandemic, and what he sees in the industry's future.
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A psychologist’s advice for brands dealing with the pandemic
25/03/2020 Duration: 25minConsumer psychologist Kit Yarrow explains what messages will and won’t work amid the coronavirus outbreak. Plus, what strategies consumers can use to restore consumer confidence.
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Coronavirus response ads begin
20/03/2020 Duration: 15minAn update on the latest marketing news surrounding the pandemic, including how coronavirus response ads from Guinness and Ford are being received. Ad Age’s E.J. Schultz, Jessica Wohl and Adrianne Pasquarelli discuss that, plus a surprisingly optimistic ad spending forecast. We also take a look at how restaurants and retailers are handling the coronavirus crisis. Be sure to check out AdAge.com for our continuing coronavirus coverage.
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How marketers are handling COVID-19
18/03/2020 Duration: 25minAd Age is closely following the impact novel coronavirus is having on marketers. In the latest episode of the Marketer’s Brief podcast, Ad Age’s E.J. Schultz, Adrianne Pasquarelli and Jessica Wohl discuss some of their latest findings. Be sure to check out AdAge.com for our continuing coronavirus coverage.
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Mike Haracz dishes on Szechuan Sauce, Wendy’s and barbecue-related shenanigans
11/03/2020 Duration: 23minMike Haracz joins Marketer’s Brief to discuss his path toward becoming a chef, his tenure at McDonald’s, promoting Wendy’s breakfast, gaming, and his go-to spices.
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Building a food community
04/03/2020 Duration: 25minAmanda Hesser, CEO of Food52, talks about how the company is expanding into new areas and how the brand’s audience drives the business.