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Aug 2021
48m 20s

Jason Harris | The Soulful Art of Persua...

EDDIE PINERO
About this episode

Join Jason and me for a phenomenal conversation around the importance of persuasion through storytelling, authenticity and relationship building.  

Jason Harris is the co-founder & CEO of the award-winning creative advertising agency Mekanism, co-founder of the Creative Alliance and author of the national bestseller, The Soulful Art of Persuasion. Harris works closely with brands through a blend of creativity and performance. We call this approach Soul + Science. Iconic brands include Peloton, Ben & Jerry’s, Jose Cuervo, Alaska Airlines, Charles Schwab and OkCupid, among others. He was named a Campaign US 40 Over 40 honoree for his noteworthy contributions to the advertising & marketing industry. His methods are studied in cases at Harvard Business School.

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