There was a time when consumer goods companies paid musicians, athletes, and actors for endorsements, or to license their name and likeness. But in recent years, there's been an explosion of celebrities getting into business directly, selling everything from shapewear to tequila. Ayelet Israeli, professor at Harvard Business School, says the growth of social ... Show More
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Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Even in difficult times, leadership must be about empathy, authenticity, fairness and service. That's according to Darren Walker, the outgoing CEO of the Ford Foundation, a nonprofit with an endowment of billions of dollars and a charge to reduce poverty and injustice. Drawing on ... Show More
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The beauty of messy marketing
<div>Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell explore the Pratfall Effect, a psychological model that says we gain trust and credibility through revealing our mistakes. In this fascinating episode, they look at case studies from Mark's dressing habits and a weird burger commercial, to co ... Show More
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The next generation of consumers is here
<div>Marketing to Gen Z requires drops, collabs and customization as table stakes, nostalgic IP as a ticket to ubiquity, participatory game mechanics driving virality, content and commerce finally tying the knot, and billionaire influencers, to name a few.</div> <p>Mark Schaefer ... Show More
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Why Brand Marketing Still Matters
<p><em>What do Poolside FM and Isamaya Beauty have in common? Their founders have created brands with unique yet relatable identities.</em></p><br><p><strong>Background: </strong></p><br><p>Isamaya Ffrench, makeup artist and founder of Isamaya Beauty, and Marty Bell, co-foun ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Lance Bachmann. From Nothing to REAL Wealth. Episode 602 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
<p>Lance Bachmann is a seasoned professional known for helping companies achieve growth through tangible results. As a successful entrepreneur, influencer, and public speaker, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the business and marketing world. He founded the awa ... Show More
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