Brands, Beats & Bytes

Album 8 Track 2 - What's Poppin? CFP Fandom & the Rise of Fansville w/Ryan Lehr In this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with Deutsch Co-Chief Creative Officer, EVP, Ryan Lehr to talk all things CFP Fandom and the Rise of the Fansville campaign that brings the football fan's experience to life.  We are dropping this special edition right before the CFP title game, a...

Album 8 Track 1 - How to future-proof your career in 2026 with Jack Myers In this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with Jack Myers to kick off our 8th album! The perfect start to a new year, bringing insight and inspiration to the virtual building. Meet Jack Myers, THE Media Futurist & Visionary Jack Myers is a master storyteller, media ecologist, and generational v...

Album 7 Track 26 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 2 - Brand Bangers) Welcome to our first annual Brands, Beats & Bytes Marketing Awards for 2025 which are categorized as either Brand “Bangers” or “Brand Busts!”  We thought this would be fun, engaging and where we would also like to hear from you on our Linkedin pages including the BPD LinkedIn page.  Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, &a...

Album 7 Track 25 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 1 - Brand Busts) Welcome to our first annual Brands, Beats & Bytes Marketing Awards for 2025 which are categorized as either Brand “Bangers” or “Brand Busts!”  We thought this would be fun, engaging and where we would also like to hear from you on our Linkedin pages including the BPD LinkedIn page.  Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, &amp...

Album 7 Track 24 - From Bottle Sorter to C-Suite w/Jim Trebilcock In this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with beverage industry legend Jim Trebilcock, the former Chief Commercial Officer and CMO of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Dr. Pepper. This isn't just a marketing conversation; it is a masterclass in resilience and business strategy from a man who started his...

Album 7 Track 23 - The Alleyoop Advantage w/Gabe Lullo In this episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes , the Brand Nerds sit down with Gabe Lullo—CEO, storyteller, and music lover—to unpack what truly brings marketing and sales into harmony. Gabe shares sharp insights on leadership, storytelling, and why marketers must understand the sales call. DC delivers one of the show’s most memorable reflection...

Album 7 Track 22 - Crafting Content for the World w/Shaheen Samavati In this episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes , we sit down with Shaheen Samavati, a journalist-turned-entrepreneur, to explore the fearless choices and lessons that shaped her career. From navigating early missteps in translation projects to launching her own company, Shaheen shares how saying “yes” before knowing the outcome, ow...

REMIX: 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...

Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly? We are back in the virtual building with a special episode of Brands, Beats, & Bytes - What's Poppin' Edition. Today we are diving into the recent Jeep/Wagoneer marketing tactic - Sex and/or Family friendly vehicle? We'd love to hear your thoughts - find us on social media and drop us a comment!  Stay Up-To-Date on All Things B...

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...