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The NOW Gen
The NOW Gen
37 episodes
3 months ago
We are sitting down with Grace Kao, Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, for an exclusive look into the world of modern marketing mastery. With a career spanning over 20 years, Grace has helped brands like Pepsi, Apple, and PlayStation connect with Spotify’s 615 million monthly listeners. She recently led Spotify Advertising’s transformative ‘Spreadbeats’ campaign—earning global acclaim at Cannes and a spot on Adweek’s Top 50 Indispensable Business Leaders list. In this episode, you w...
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We are sitting down with Grace Kao, Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, for an exclusive look into the world of modern marketing mastery. With a career spanning over 20 years, Grace has helped brands like Pepsi, Apple, and PlayStation connect with Spotify’s 615 million monthly listeners. She recently led Spotify Advertising’s transformative ‘Spreadbeats’ campaign—earning global acclaim at Cannes and a spot on Adweek’s Top 50 Indispensable Business Leaders list. In this episode, you w...
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The NOW Gen
Grace Kao on How Audio Marketing is Redefining Brand Connections
We are sitting down with Grace Kao, Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, for an exclusive look into the world of modern marketing mastery. With a career spanning over 20 years, Grace has helped brands like Pepsi, Apple, and PlayStation connect with Spotify’s 615 million monthly listeners. She recently led Spotify Advertising’s transformative ‘Spreadbeats’ campaign—earning global acclaim at Cannes and a spot on Adweek’s Top 50 Indispensable Business Leaders list. In this episode, you w...
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10 months ago
27 minutes

The NOW Gen
EP 156 | Cultural Nuances, Digital Transformation, and Marketing for the NOW Generation with Kunal Mehta
In this episode, we sit down with Kunal Mehta, Global Head of Marketing, Communication, and Brand at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. With over 20 years of experience spanning strategic brand management, campaign innovation, and digital transformation, Kunal shares invaluable lessons learned from his career across industries, countries, and cultures. 💡 Topics we cover: Key lessons from the CPG industry for global brand success 🌍 How cultural nuances shape marketing strategies ✨ ...
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11 months ago
34 minutes

The NOW Gen
E155 | Mastering Media Strategy with Michelle Kircher-Weiskittel
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Now Gen Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we're thrilled to have Michelle Kircher-Weiskittel, Head of Media, Creative, and Operations at Albertsons Media Collective, share her expertise on the evolving landscape of media strategy. Join us as Michelle delves into: The powerful combination of creativity and data in shaping successful media strategies. How retail media networks are transforming brand growth opportunities. Best practices for optimizing me...
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1 year ago
25 minutes

The NOW Gen
E154 | TikTok is Redefining Brand Engagement in the Digital Age by Sofia Hernandez from TikTok
In this enlightening episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Sofia Hernandez, the global head of business marketing at TikTok. Sofia shares invaluable insights from her unconventional career path to her influential role at one of the world's leading social media platforms. Through her perspective, we explore the evolution of marketing in the tech and advertising sectors, emphasizing the importance of diversity and flexibility in team composition for fostering innovation and staying ah...
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1 year ago
34 minutes

The NOW Gen
E153 | Empowering Innovation with Lauren Sallata, CMO of Ricoh USA
Lauren unveils how Ricoh USA is leading the charge in transforming workplaces with cutting-edge digital services, smart technologies, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability. Known for her visionary leadership and strategic prowess, Lauren shares invaluable insights on creating impactful marketing strategies that resonate in today’s dynamic business ecosystem. 🔗 Stay in touch with TheNowGen! 🎥 YouTube Channel - / thenowgen1342 📸 Instagram - / thenowgenpodcast 💻 Website - the...
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1 year ago
21 minutes

The NOW Gen
E152 | The Landscape of Consumer Engagement with Úrsula Mejía Melgar, Marketing Director at Diageo
Discover the strategies and insights that are setting Diageo apart in creating seamless, integrated shopping journeys across social media, apps, and the web. Úrsula shares invaluable lessons on enhancing consumer engagement, leveraging technology to create personalized content, and making data-driven decisions that lead to success. Whether you're a marketer eager to adapt to the shifting paradigms of consumer behavior or a business leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is pa...
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1 year ago
28 minutes

The NOW Gen
Special Episode - Unleashing Speed: Insights from Industry Experts at CES 2024
We started the year at CES 2024 and got to talk to experts from various industries. They all agreed that the NOW generation of consumers is looking for speed. Listen to what they had to say about their experiences and the current technological advancements presented at CES 2024. #speed #CES2024 #AI #Tech 🔗 Stay in touch with TheNowGen! 🎥 YouTube Channel - / thenowgen1342 📸 Instagram - / thenowgenpodcast 💻 Website - thenowgen.121corp.com/podcast/ 👥 Linkedin - linkedin.com/company/79599...
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1 year ago
24 minutes

The NOW Gen
Special Episode 150 "Building Brands with Personality is Nick Horan’s CX Strategy"
The NOW Gen consumer is exposed to thousands of brands and interactions daily. In today's episode, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of this dynamic relationship and delve into some thought-provoking topics shaping the future of brand-consumer interactions with our special guest, Nick Horan, the Global Brand Experience Lead at Reckitt. Enjoy this episode recorded from 121's, our sponsor, studio hub in Guadalajara, Mexico. From Nick Horan's remarkable background and expertise i...
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2 years ago
34 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 149 "Product Personalization should rely on Empathy says Jonathan Halvorson"
In most of our episodes, we talk about what the NOW gen consumer wants, and many of our guests have shared their strategies to remain relevant for this generation. One of these strategies is personalization. For today’s episode, we have Jonathan Halvorson, the Global SVP of consumer Experience & Digital Commerce at Mondelēz, who shares the importance of personalized communication with your consumer and how innovation looks different for every brand. Tune in to hear more about his experien...
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2 years ago
29 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 148 "For Customer Journey, Todd Hassenfelt Plans for Pivots not Perfection"
Over the last few years, how consumers interact with brands has changed drastically. We went through a pandemic that skyrocketed e-commerce for most brands, and until now, we are still experiencing growth in digital transformation. In today’s episode, our guest Todd Hassenfelt, eCommerce Director, Growth Strategy & Planning at Colgate-Palmolive, shared his experience with the customer journey and the evolution of brand experiences. Listen to his episode to learn valuable insights about ev...
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2 years ago
38 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 147 "Energizing Brand Engagement: eCommerce Personalization with Viviana Muci"
The NOW Generation has completely transformed how brands interact with their consumers. The demand for instant gratification and a strong desire to connect with the values of the brands they consume have forced marketers to constantly seek better ways to engage with them. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Viviana Muci, the Global Digital Marketing & eCommerce Director at Bang Energy. She shares with us her invaluable insights on this fast-paced race of brand engagement a...
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2 years ago
40 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 146 "Marc Maleh’s Take on Technology Innovation in Retail and Ecommerce"
In today's world, technology is a big influence on brands. Innovation is vital for brands to remain relevant for the NOW gen consumer. In this episode, we will discuss emerging technology's impact on the retail industry and e-commerce platforms. Brands are constantly looking for ways to improve their customer's experience, and including the newest technologies might seem like the way to go. Our guest Marc Maleh, the SVP of Emerging Technology and Connected Experiences at Valtech Commerce, sha...
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2 years ago
34 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 145 "Creating Communities in the Video Game Industry with Rafael Tello"
In this episode, we dive into the video game industry from a different point of view. This industry is now evolving into having more all-in-one characteristics. Video game users are constantly looking for more in their gaming experiences, and that’s where creative thinking needs to come in. Listening to your audience first will always lead you to success. Still, on a regional level and specifically for the Latin American market, a more specific approach is required in order to incorporate con...
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2 years ago
32 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 144 "Authentic Connections and Storytelling with NFL Fans According to Sarah Bishop"
The NFL brand is widely recognized worldwide, making it one of the most well-known brands. Despite having a long-standing fan base, they consistently strive to innovate in order to engage with the current generation. In this podcast episode, we spoke with Sarah Bishop, the NFL Vice President of Brand and Consumer Marketing. She shares insights on establishing emotional connections with their audience, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and humanizing NFL players as crucial elements fo...
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2 years ago
34 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 143 "Instant gratification push Tatiana Holifield’s audience engagement strategy"
The NOW Generation’s need for instant gratification is a constant in most industries. The audio entertainment industry is not the exception, and brands must keep up with everything the consumer asks. This is also required with speed. With the bigger scope of options available for audiences to choose their entertainment, brands are moving towards engaging with them meaningfully by catering to their need for more. In today’s episode, we talk with Tatiana Holifield, the Vice President of Digital...
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2 years ago
31 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 142 "Consumer engagement in a fast-paced world with Suzanne Lindberg"
Having a strong social media presence is something that brands in the NOW Gen are looking for. Marketer are looking to create connections with their customers, and social media has become the perfect channel. In today’s episode we will talk about the positive results that come from organic connection with customers, specifically through social media. If you want to learn about a more human approach to this customer engagement get your notepad, because today’s episode is full of incredible ins...
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2 years ago
38 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 141 "Innovation, Growth, and Marketing in Don McGuire’s industry"
In this episode, we will dive into an industry that is everywhere. We are more familiar with it than we think, and it keeps us guessing what comes next. We are discussing innovation, growth, and marketing in the technology industry. To talk about what is happening in this industry, we have Don McGuire, the Chief Marketing Officer for Qualcomm. With his knowledge of tech marketing, moving from B2B to B2C marketing efforts, and putting the consumer at the center of everything, this episode is i...
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2 years ago
36 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 140 "Aaron Kaufman’s Game Plan to EngageWith Users Based on 2K’s Bold Identity"
The video game industry has become one of the most popular forms of entertainment among the NOW Generation. This industry has grown in more ways than one, from advanced technological innovation to increasing customer engagement. Podcast guest Aaron Kaufman, Social Media Director from 2K Core Games & Corporate Channels, discusses creating connections between the consumer and the brand, engaging through the community of the video game industry. His insights and experience in this industry h...
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2 years ago
54 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 139 "How Chris Vetrano Builds Customer Culture and Engagement in the Micro-Mobility Industry"
Speed can be experienced daily. As a result, mobility is a vital part of our daily routines. Brands like Lyft, from the micro-mobility industry, are working hard to provide the world’s best transportation means. Episode guest Chris Vetrano, Head of Partner & Customer Engagement Bikes Scooters & Transit at Lyft, talks to our host about customer experience and engagement in the micro-mobility industry. From his vast experience in different sectors to creating a CX that allows user...
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2 years ago
39 minutes

The NOW Gen
Season 2 Episode 138 "Video in Digital Platforms from Char Alfonzo’s Creative Perspective"
In today’s age, digital platforms are one of the most used ways to consume video. This trend has pushed brand marketing to move toward becoming entertainment channels for their consumers. In this episode, the VP of Global Creative from Fresh, Char Alfonzo, talks to us about his take on digital platforms, marketing campaigns, sustainability, and customer-centric branding. His experience in the beauty industry and creative digital marketing allows him to see the consumer’s needs and figure out ...
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2 years ago
41 minutes

The NOW Gen
We are sitting down with Grace Kao, Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, for an exclusive look into the world of modern marketing mastery. With a career spanning over 20 years, Grace has helped brands like Pepsi, Apple, and PlayStation connect with Spotify’s 615 million monthly listeners. She recently led Spotify Advertising’s transformative ‘Spreadbeats’ campaign—earning global acclaim at Cannes and a spot on Adweek’s Top 50 Indispensable Business Leaders list. In this episode, you w...