Vehr Communications
Brand Promise with Nick Vehr
We believe a brand is a promise. A strong brand establishes an expectation of a consumer experience and delivers against it. There are few places where this is more evident than in Cincinnati, the branding capital of the world. In this podcast, Nick Vehr holds conversation with leaders who develop, manage and protect the brands we know and love to discuss how each of them are fulfilling their brand’s own unique promise.
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Apr 13, 2026
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Episodes
Mitch Dunn, co-founder of The Pickle Lodge 13.04.2026 48:35
Nick Vehr hits the court with Mitch Dunn, co-founder of The Pickle Lodge, to break down why pickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the world and what that means right here for Cincinnati.
Randy Freking and Jack Greiner, Lifetime Cincinnati Reds’ Enthusiasts 24.03.2026 39:54
Nick Vehr steps back up to the plate with Jack Greiner and Randy Freking, self-proclaimed professional baseball enthusiasts, just in time for the Reds’ Opening Day return to home base.
Ben Huffman, Executive Director, Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission 18.02.2026 34:43
Nick Vehr talks with Ben Huffman, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Regional Sports Commission, as he tackles new opportunities to sell the Cincinnati brand through sports tourism.
Michael Sweeney and Nick Dew, Graeter's Brand Redesign 12.12.2025 37:26
Nick Vehr speaks with Michael Sweeney and Nick Dew about the sweet honor of giving iconic ice cream maker Graeter’s its first brand redesign in 20 years — just in time for Santa and other dessert lovers everywhere .
Michael Perry, Journalist, Cincinnati Enquirer 19.11.2025 43:14
Nick Vehr speaks with Michael Perry about his long news career, his leadership stints in strategic communications, including at Vehr Communications, and the synergy between the two.
Lloyd Rang, president and narrative lead at Curious Public in Toronto 06.10.2025 44:38
Nick Vehr speaks with Lloyd Rang, president and narrative lead at Curious Public in Toronto, Canada, about the magic of great storytelling and the art of navigating uncertainty with hope.
Alan Abes, president of the Cincinnati Bar Association and partner at Dinsmore 07.07.2025 41:14
Nick Vehr speaks with Alan Abes, president of the Cincinnati Bar Association and partner at Dinsmore, about the issues, services and perspectives that affect not just local attorneys, but everyone in the region.
John London, Reporter WLWT TV 06.06.2025 56:37
Nick Vehr speaks with longtime WLWT reporter John London about his 40-year news career and the many stories he’s shared.
Randy Freking and Jack Greiner, Lifetime Cincinnati Reds’ Enthusiasts 24.04.2025 36:43
Nick Vehr speaks with Randy Freking and Jack Greiner about their beloved Cincinnati Reds, the oldest brand in professional baseball.
Tim Philpott (VP/CMO, Graeter’s Ice Cream) & Sarah Sicking (SVP of Marketing and Brand Engagement, Skyline Chili) 30.03.2025 39:05
Nick Vehr speaks with Tim Philpott, VP/CMO at Graeter’s Ice Cream, and Sarah Sicking, VP of Marketing and Brand Engagement at Skyline Chili, about the Skyline Spice ice cream promotion between these two iconic Cincinnati brands.
Kelly Lanser, President and CEO, The Corporation for Findlay Market 23.03.2025 35:15
Nick Vehr speaks with Findlay Market President and CEO Kelly Lanser about maintaining the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day parade.
Mrs. Santa Claus 12.12.2024 35:39
Nick Vehr speaks with Mrs. Santa Claus, Chief Operating Officer of North Pole Inc., about how the magic and joy of Christmas might be powered this year by artificial intelligence. Happy holidays!
Douglas B. Flora, MD, Executive Medical Director, St. Elizabeth Healthcare 18.11.2024 26:36
Nick Vehr speaks with Douglas B. Flora, MD, executive medical director of oncology services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, about potential encouraging medical applications of AI.
Paul Kroner, Owner and Gallerist, Studio Kroner 31.10.2024 39:30
Nick Vehr speaks with Paul Kroner, sculptor, painter and owner of Studio Kroner, about how AI plays at the intersection of art and technology.
Kevin Kirby, PhD, Dean of College of Informatics, Northern Kentucky University 18.07.2024 37:07
Nick Vehr speaks with Kevin Kirby, PhD, dean of Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics, about AI’s societal impact since its development in the 1980s to being popularized late 2022 with OpenAI’s generative AI product ChatGPT.
Pete Blackshaw, Founder & CEO, BrandRank.AI 15.06.2024 38:55
Nick Vehr speaks with Pete Blackshaw, founder & CEO of BrandRank. AI, about how access is the driving factor in this revolution of generative artificial intelligence technology.
Pat Browning, Senior Vice President and CIO, The E.W. Scripps Company 09.04.2024 33:38
Nick Vehr speaks with The E.W. Scripps Company Senior Vice President and CIO Pat Browning about how the news industry is leveraging and protecting against artificial intelligence.
Alex Mayhew, Executive Director, IPREX Global Communication 18.03.2024 32:17
Nick Vehr speaks with IPREX Global Communication Executive Director Alex Mayhew about how specific generative AI platforms can increase workplace efficiencies.
Jack Greiner, Partner at Faruki PLL 06.12.2023 33:13
Nick Vehr talks with Jack Greiner, partner at Faruki PLL, about the complexity of respecting free speech rights while developing and managing corporate brand strategies in a historically divisive political environment.
Dan Hurley, Local Historian and Newsmakers Executive Producer/Host 16.11.2023 38:22
Nick Vehr speaks with Dan Hurley, local historian and Executive Producer/Host of Newsmakers, about the recent political climate’s impact on brands and marketing.
Lindsey DeWitte, President, Barkley PR 31.07.2023 42:58
Nick Vehr speaks with Barkley PR President Lindsey DeWitte about how her agency’s commitment to “whole brands” is guiding its initial strategy around artificial intelligence.
Harri Kammonen, CEO & Partner, Manifesto 25.07.2023 29:17
Nick Vehr speaks with Manifesto CEO & Partner Director Harri Kammonen about accounting for your customer’s wants and needs when considering the use of AI-generated content.
Anu Gupta, Director, APRW 18.07.2023 37:52
Nick Vehr speaks with APRW Director Anu Gupta about how Asia is more cautious than the United States when it comes to adopting AI in professional applications.
Horacio Loyo Gris, Director, Dextera Comunicación 12.07.2023 31:58
Nick Vehr speaks with Dextera Comunicación Director Horacio Loyo Gris about use of AI in our daily routines and how consumer brands must maintain trust in their human teams.
Kimberley Rudd, President, Rudd Resources 07.07.2023 41:23
Nick Vehr speaks with Chicago-based Rudd Resources President Kimberley Rudd about her excitement and anxiety for new AI-driven technology and tools
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