Brand Slam Podcast

On this bonus episode of Brand Slam: Overtime, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata welcome back Kayla Baptista, player development coach for the Texas Rangers and recent World Series champion. Kayla reflects on the unforgettable moment of receiving her first World Series ring at just 22 years old, as well as the unforgettable celebration with her colleagues. The trio delves into how success within the...

In episode 13 of the Brand Slam podcast, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata dive deep into the world of the New England Patriots brand with a focus on the Apple+ documentary series, The Dynasty. They are joined by Matt Hamachek, the executive producer and director of the series, to discuss the intricacies of capturing the essence of such a storied franchise. The Roast of Tom Brady The conversation ki...

Episode 12 of the Brand Slam podcast features UConn men's head basketball coach Dan Hurley, who has led his team to back-to-back national championships. Hosted by (add)ventures founder + CEO Steve Rosa and brand sportscaster Joe Kayata, this episode dives into Hurley's journey, leadership style and brand building strategies. Hurley discusses the influence of his upbringing on his coaching style, t...

In Episode 11 of the Brand Slam Podcast, “Victory comes from within,” we dive into the concept of Inside-Out Branding with (add)ventures Founder + CEO Steve Rosa and President Mary Sadlier. Inside-Out Branding focuses on building a strong internal brand culture first, turning employees and current customers into true brand champions. By aligning a company’s culture, internal communications, and em...

In Episode 10 of the Brand Slam podcast, we sit down with Helena Foulkes, a seasoned CEO and executive who has played a significant role in the healthcare and retail industries. With an impressive track record at CVS Health and Hudson's Bay Company, as well as a run for Governor of Rhode Island, Helena brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. One of the highlights of the episode is discu...

In this episode of Brand Slam, we were joined by former Patriots running back James White, who gave us insight into his incredible Super Bowl performances and leadership style on the field. Known for his standout performance in Super Bowl LI, where he scored three touchdowns and a two-point conversion, James shared his experience of playing in high-pressure situations and overcoming adversity. One...

In Episode 8, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable former world boxing champion and current co-star on True Detective: Night Country, Kali Reis. We dove deep into Kali's journey from the world of boxing to the entertainment industry, discussing how her winning mindset has helped her transition into acting. We also explored the significance of Kali's role on True Detective, where...

Welcome to "Humankind of AI,” where we dive deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. In this episode, we invite you to join us as we explore the intersection of AI and humanity with Scott Maiocchi, (add)ventures Senior Vice President, Executive Producer, and our resident AI expert. Scott brings his wealth of knowledge and experience in AI to the table,...

Join us for an engaging and informative conversation on the importance of brand reinvention. In this episode, we feature Samantha Lomow. She is best known for her 20+ years at Hasbro where she was the President of Branded Entertainment and led the company’s portfolio of Global Brands. She also played a pivotal role in building multi-billion dollar entertainment franchises of GI Joe and Transformer...

Join us for an engaging conversation on the importance of building a lasting brand, emphasizing trust and longevity. In this episode, we feature Frank Carpano, a veteran sports anchor from NBC 10 in Providence, who has sustained a remarkable 43-year career at a leading TV station. We'll also reminisce with Brand Slam co-host Joe Kayata, who worked alongside Frank for 18 years and Steve Rosa who in...

Join us for a conversation with Texas Rangers player development coach Kayla Baptista. She shares three big reasons why the Texas Rangers are in the World Series this year. Plus, how she has broken barriers in baseball as a 22 year-old female coach in the major leagues, by building her own brand in a male-dominated field.

Join us for a conversation on multicultural marketing about how US companies can increase business with Hispanic and Latin audiences with our Director of Marketing and Strategy in Miami, Marié Hernández. She shares more about how brands can develop successful campaigns that amplify Hispanic and Latin voices and identify with audiences through authenticity. We dig into why it’s increasingly importa...

This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by 3-time Super Bowl Champion and former New England Patriot Devin McCourty as our show's first guest! We’re talking all things branding – from how to create a successful personal brand to how team culture develops inside-out branding that sticks. McCourty shares stories from his time in the NFL, including some Tom Brady highlights, and digs into how he and h...

Join us for the first ever Brand Slam podcast, featuring our founder and CEO Steve Rosa and brand sportscaster Joe Kayata. Hear how (add)venture’s NICE culture has grown us into a successful branding and marketing agency that stands out from the crowd and scores touchdowns for our clients every day. Steve shares his personal severe Covid recovery story and his wisdom from decades of overcoming odd...