The CMO Podcast

Amanda Rassi is the Vice President of Marketing at The Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain by revenue in the United States. She began working with the company as the Vice President of Analytics and Primary Research for consumer data company 84.51°, which is a division of The Kroger Co. From there, she became The Kroger Co.'s Head of Brand Building. Earlier this year, she was promoted to the VP of Marketing for the supermarket chain. At the helm of marketing for The Kroger Co. and with her insights on consumer data, Amanda is taking a bold step by rebranding the company. On this episode's release date, The Kroger Co.'s new brand campaign will kick-off. Amanda shares how she decided The Kroger Co. needed a new look and the data that drove this decision.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wendy Clark is the CEO of DDB Worldwide, one of the largest advertising companies in the world. She has nearly 30 years experience holding executive marketing positions with GSD&M, AT&T, and Coca-Cola. Earlier this year she was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame. Wendy and her family frequently volunteer for Homes of Hope building homes for needy families abroad. Wendy discusses those who have mentored and inspired her while also elaborating on why it is important to think globally and be diplomatic by bringing people together through marketing. She expresses a desire to have her clients give clear feedback. Wendy describes how touched she was when her children inducted her into the Marketing Hall of Fame. She says she wishes to be remembered not for her business achievements but for her character. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Fisher, President and CEO of Cincinnati Children's Hospital, shares insights on leading one of the top pediatric hospitals in the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of kindness and care among over 15,000 employees. Fisher discusses the delicate balance between data and storytelling in healthcare marketing and reflects on a tragic incident that spurred safety reforms. His personal journey through non-Hodgkin's lymphoma highlights resilience and the value of teamwork, reinforcing the significance of empathy in healthcare leadership.

Adam Symson is the president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company, which is a multi-media conglomerate based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1878. E.W. Scripps is the parent company of, local TV stations (60 television stations in 42 markets) national news network Newsy and popular national broadcast networks including Court TV and Bounce, and more. In 2015, E.W. Scripps acquired podcast industry leader Midroll Media – now rebranded Stitcher. E.W. Scripps is now one of the biggest players in podcasting thanks to their sheer amount of content, monetization strategies and the Stitcher app.In this conversation, Adam talks about the challenges he faced when becoming CEO and his unlikely path to the role from his beginnings as an investigative journalist. Plus the importance of building news literacy in America and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuart Aitken is the CEO of 84.51˚, a data science company that connects customers to brands. Prior to this role, Stuart was the CMO of arts and crafts company Michaels and the Global Vice President of Marketing Strategies for supermarket chain Safeway.84.51˚ has worked with some of the largest retailers and brands – including Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Unilever and more. Now, the company has a strategic partnership with Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the United States. In this conversation, Stuart discusses how his love for computer science at a young age gave him the tools and insights to find the right data to help consumers and brands. He also talks about the future of retail and the tepid relationship between data and advertising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've been with a company for just about 25 years you know a thing or two about the company's culture and values, which makes Diana O'Brien the ideal person to oversee Deloitte's marketing. She is currently Deloitte's Global Chief Marketing Officer. She was chosen to open Deloitte University, the company's innovative leadership education school. She proudly carries out the company's widely understood purpose, "making an impact that matters". In this podcast, recorded live at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business, Diana is candid about her professional life and personal life, juggling major executive roles while raising autistic triplets. She explains why Deloitte is a perfect place for her to innovate and grow while also stress purpose.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For 37 years Marc Pritchard has been working for Procter & Gamble. After Marc graduated from Indiana University in 1982 he worked as a cost analyst for Procter & Gamble and now oversees their marketing. In 2008 Marc became P & G's Global Marketing Officer succeeding Jim. After some name changes, Marc is now P & G's Chief Brand Officer. Marc leads the marketing of over 60 brands for a company that services 5 billion people worldwide. This was recorded live at the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business. It is also the first time Marc and Jim have publicly discussed their roles together. Marc talks about building on Jim's innovative purpose-driven marketing strategies, and why he thinks purpose is the future of marketing. He discusses overseeing campaigns for the Olympics and the Super Bowl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Blackshaw is an executive with an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye on marketing. He's the CEO of Cintrifuse, a company that utilizes networks to help launch startups. He was Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble then CEO of PlanetFeedback.com. When Planet Feedback was bought by Neilsen he became their Executive Vice-President of Digital Strategic Services. He is also the author of 2008's Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3,000.In this episode Pete discusses his career and values as an executive and marketer. His initial interest for politics transformed into a passion for business. He talks about how he has seen the internet evolve and how he thinks marketers should appreciate the traditional values while also build on the past. Plus, a surprise nugget about his contribution to one of the biggest cult classic films of the 90s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raja Rajamannar, CMO of Mastercard, discusses his constant exploration of new technologies, aligning purpose, launching sonic branding, and the importance of building credibility and relationships with other leaders. They also touch on the transformation of marketing at Mastercard and the evolving role of CMOs.

Brian Kenny is the chief marketing & communications officer for the Harvard Business School. Brian is the school's first CMO and started his tenure at Harvard a couple of weeks before the 2008 financial crisis. Brian was faced with an uphill battle, so he decided him and his team had to focus on all of the positive things HBS contributed to the world, instead of just boasting services of incoming students. During his tenure, HBS is largely considered one of the best business schools in the world, and is the most well-known business school by the general public. In this conversation, Jim and Brian talk about a business school's purpose, and what makes a great leader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.