Brands, Beats & Bytes

Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang In this thought-provoking episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes , the Brand Nerds sit down with Ivan Juzang , founder of MEE Productions, to explore how heart and humanity drive meaningful impact in marketing, storytelling, and social change. Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging private and public sectors, blending technology...

REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1 US, Former Worldwide CEO of Magna Global, President Initiative, President of Content Marketing and Revenue, I Heart Media and overall Media Maven who has seen it all from both the agency side and the content/client side. Hey Brand Nerds! Filled with stories and challenging the hosts like no other, you go Tim! His foundation is the wonderful encou...

REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community; Globally & Locally w/Bianca Blake Brand Nerds! We have a seasoned marketer in the building today! Bianca Blake is bringing her career experience to the conversation that will make you consider how you are approaching marketing, the power of a community, and the grit and confidence it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.  From her time in corpor...

Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery w/Bill Pearce Brand Nerds, welcome back to Brands, Beats, & Bytes! While LT may have met today's guest at an MLB game - he's a true Brand Nerd at heart and has brought the jew-els to today's episode. Bill Pearce has a background of CPG, brand and marketing, and is now leading the future through education. We know you'll enjoy getting to kno...

Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands w/Tebogo Kakurupa Brand Nerds, we are going global today and reporting live from our virtual building with guest Tebogo Kakurupa of South Africa! Tebogo has a strong passion for culture and has brought that into each and every project he has worked on. Sharing South Africa's Heritage Day with us, Tebogo shares what he's learned from his career and...

Album 7 Track 17 - Elevating Your Brand Through Music w/Jesse Kirshbaum Brand Nerds, our guest today is a true intersection of brand, tech, and culture. Jesse Kirshbaum, Founder of NUE Agency is a true brand and music pioneer, bringing his wide range of experience and knowledge to our virtual building!  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Music comes in only two forms: good and bad. Eve...

Album 7 Track 16 - Health is the True Wealth w/Scott Robinson We have family in the building, Brand Nerds! Today's special guest is a former Coke (KO) alum and close friend and colleague of our hosts. We are getting wisdom and jew-els dropped that will inspire you and help you in your career. We know that you'll love it and can't wait to hear your thoughts and reflections!  Here are a few key take...

Album 7 Track 15 - From Setback to Startup w/Jodi Anderson Jr. Brand Nerds, we have a great full circle moment today on the show, a first for us - Jodi Anderson Jr. is our esteemed guest AND former producer of our show! From his days on Standford's campus to the CEO of Rezme, a tech-start up, Jodi's story truly inspires.  Jodi is a multifaceted professional with an incredible background that defie...

Album 7 Track 14 - Authenticity Over Algorithm w/Jeff Crow Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — we are back from our summer hiatus and we missed ya'll!  Today's guest is considered both friend and family - so you know it's a good one. Former Coca-Cola alum, Jeff Crow joins us today to share what he's learned throughout his career with details from his time working with the legendary Kobe Bryant...

REMIX: Album 4 Track 22 - Comedy, The Clintons, & Creating a Cultural Impact w/Craig Minassian This week's guest is a marketing expert that is bringing his experience from sports to politics to the virtual building! Whether you are looking to go in event production, comedy, or politics, Craig is bringing jew-els for you to learn from and laugh from...not to mention an epic F-Up that all profes...

REMIX: Album 4 Track 8 – Jane Lee, Founder, Launch Pop   Hey Brand Nerds! We have an inspiring and insightful episode for you today! Jane Lee is bringing her years of experience (and great lessons from her f-ups) to the table to talk about the value she learned from starting in the corporate world to her journey to and through entrepreneurship. From eating seaweed from the beach to survive to laun...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 13 - The “I”s of Marketing w/Ian Baer Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — today's episode is a special one! We’re joined by the incredible Ian Baer, a visionary marketer and strategic problem solver whose journey will leave you inspired. From discovering the magic of marketing at a young age to becoming a trusted advisor to top brands, Ian brings insights, wisdom, and ener...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 7 - Seizing Opportunities & Elevating Others w/Mike Maynard Brand Nerds, we have the all rounder of the marketing game in the building today - and if you're wondering what we mean, don't worry, DC is breaking it down. Mike Maynard, CEO of Napier, is bringing incredible knowledge from his time working in engineering to owning PR and Marketing firm Napier. The lessons he has...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna Gooden Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds - today's guest spans across various industries, experiences, and roles throughout her career. As a former athlete, LaDonna Gooden has carried those lifelong lessons with her - and is dropping jew-els from her time working alongside DC to her current advocacy for women's sports in her current hometow...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 8 - Right Place. Right Time. Right Tone. w/Steven Dominguez Brand Nerds, we have a fellow Coke alum in the virtual building today! Steven Dominguez is a professional who will inspire you to be better, look at the world around you for inspiration and light, and encourage you through all the in-between. An episode you can't miss. Grab a drink. Go for a walk. Tune in to be inspir...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 6 - The Ride of a Lifetime with/Jack Mudd Brand Nerds, welcome back! Many professionals enter start-ups with the thought of them being a kicking off of their careers - our guest today has taken the ride of a lifetime with OneWheel. Jack Mudd takes us through his journey from Social Media Intern to Chief Evangelist with lessons and jew-els sprinkled throughout. Here are a few k...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 5 - Embracing Change, Curiosity, & Courage with/Wendy Martin Brand Nerds, change, curiosity and courage are all themes in today's episode, and our guest Wendy Martin embodied each of them throughout her career. She is bringing stories of inspiration and impact. An industry leader who worked her way from the proverbial "mail room" to the c-suite position. There is a lot to...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 4 - Conscious Curiosity: Nature, Resilience & Relationships with/Jeff Karp Brand Nerds - we have a one-of-a-kind guest in the virtual building today! Jeff Karp is an extraordinary professional who spans various lanes of expertise - from engineering, medicine, entrepreneurship, and more. This is an episode where you should have a seat because the jew-els being dropped can't...

REMIX Album 4 Track 12 – Matt Tumminello, President at Target 10 Hey Brand Nerds! We have a treat for you today! We have Matt Tumminello in the virtual building dropping jewels from both his career and personal experiences as a leader in the LGBTQ+ marketing space. Jolted to impactful and meaningful action after witnessing 9/11 as a New Yorker, Matt dove head first into the LGBTQ+ marketing space...

REMIX Album 7 Track 1 - Keeping Your Marketing Lens Fresh w/President of Marketing at Coca-Cola N.A. Shakir Moin Brand Nerds - welcome to album 7 - seven years of incredible guests and topics, and we are thrilled to kick off this new album with an incredible brand and marketing professional, President of Marketing at Coca-Cola North America, Shakir Moin. This episode truly inspires while teaching...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 19 - Curiosity, Community, & Courage in the Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Spaces w/Reginald Osborne Brand Nerds! In recognition and celebration of Pride Month, we have a guest who is both a pioneer and an inspiration in the LGBTQ+ space. From working on the client side of brand and marketing to the agency side, Reginald is bringing his wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and fu...

Album 7 Track 13 - The “I”s of Marketing w/Ian Baer Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — today's episode is a special one! We’re joined by the incredible Ian Baer, a visionary marketer and strategic problem solver whose journey will leave you inspired. From discovering the magic of marketing at a young age to becoming a trusted advisor to top brands, Ian brings insights, wisdom, and energy you...

REMIX: Album 7 Track 2 - A Real Global View of Marketing w/Lulite Ejigu Brand Nerds - today's episode will expand your view on the power and stretch of marketing worldwide. We have Lulite Ejigu, whose passion for her work and Africa radiates through her words and will change you by what you hear. We can't wait to hear what you think!  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Learning to go w...

Album 7 Track 12 - The Power of Research and Resilience w/Bill McDowell Brand Nerds - welcome back! You know we love to have various professionals in the brand and marketing community on the show and today we have a guest who brings the DATA. Bill McDowell is in the virtual building, sharing the power of research and resilience with us. If you've engaged with a brand or worked alongside a brand, r...

Album 7 Track 11 - Running Your Race w/LaDonna Gooden Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds - today's guest spans across various industries, experiences, and roles throughout her career. As a former athlete, LaDonna Gooden has carried those lifelong lessons with her - and is dropping jew-els from her time working alongside DC to her current advocacy for women's sports in her current hometown. We k...