Q&As

We spoke with Graham Nearn, Chief Brand Officer at Stanley, about the campaign’s goals, student ambassador strategy, product innovation and the 113-year-old brand’s approach to tapping into culture by creating relevance.

Drawing insights from Holly Rollo’s new book Power of Surge, here are five ways marketing has changed, requiring B2B software companies to rethink their strategies and embrace a new era.

The rapid rise of AI has created a lot of buzz, but for media and entertainment companies, the real challenge lies in cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters: preparing content for an AI-driven future. One of the most critical first steps is content indexing.

Irish whiskey brand Jameson sponsors several NFL teams, but it doesn’t have an official sponsorship deal with the league. Nor do any of the overseas games taking place this football season happen in the nation of Ireland. So to make some noise about that—and make the case for bringing a game to Ireland—Jameson launched the “Touch Down in Ireland” campaign with a stunt at the NFL HQ in NYC, coupled with tailgating activations happening next month.

New data platforms with AI capabilities are promising a greater ability to profile, segment and identify similar audiences for target marketing purposes. However, the use of AI has created concerns around compliance risk and data privacy. Here’s a look at how marketers can continue to behave ethically amid evolving privacy regulations and an influx of new AI-assisted platforms.

We spoke with PepsiCo Global FoodService CMO Scott Finlow about the brand’s new local campaign, its strategic focus and how Pepsi intends to go big with supporting local businesses in the coming year.

e.l.f., the brand that began as a seller of $1 makeup products online, has evolved into a TikTok powerhouse and digital trailblazer in the beauty space. CM sister pub AdExchanger spoke with e.l.f. Chief Brand Officer Laurie Lam about the company’s ambitions to be a consumer destination—and not just a brand.

Podcasts have become an integral part of daily life for millions, with over half a billion people globally tuning in regularly. This growing audience presents an opportunity for brands, with new figures suggesting podcast consumers are a desirable bunch. Yet podcast advertising remains an underleveraged channel. The question is: why? Our columnist explores the disconnect and how brands can capitalize on the medium.

We spoke with Mike Allen, CMO at Denon parent company Masimo, about the campaign collaboration and its goals; Perry’s own marketing contributions; challenges to product differentiation; and lessons learned from previous marketing gigs.

A well-aligned budget not only maximizes ROI but also ensures that your marketing efforts are in sync with your business goals. Here’s how to achieve this alignment effectively.