Brands, Beats & Bytes

Album 6 Track 16 - Good Shepherding w/Rick Hayduk What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! Today, we have a special guest in the house - a longtime friend of host LT and a true brand expert and hotelier, Rick Hayduk. Rick is bringing heart and compassion to the forefront while carving a path in the hotel industry with his intentional approach to the hospitality industry. Learn about his career, from The Br...

REMIX: Album 6 Track 8 - Impatiently Patient in the Pursuit w/Dan Ali What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have Dan Ali in the virtual building today and he has brought the energy! He is an incredible entrepreneur with life lessons, or jew-els as we like to call them, that you don't want to miss. Whether you are currently in brand/marketing or thinking of starting your own business, Dan is sharing hi...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 28 - Live from CGI: World Central Kitchen's Lisa Abrego We are back at you with a special LIVE edition of Brands, Beats, & Bytes from the stage at the Clinton Global Initiative. We are graced with the incredibly generous, successful, and thought-provoking Lisa Abrego, who serves as the Director of Communication Strategy for World Central Kitchen.  Her generous heart has le...

What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! Every four years, we look forward to the top athletes from around the world coming together to compete in the Olympics! This year, hosted in Paris, is a pivotal year we are watching closely—from a brand perspective. It is the first after the pandemic and the first to allow attendees since then as well.  Tune in to hear what our hosts think about the upcoming games and...

In Honor Of REMIX: Album 1 Track 6 – Rob Stone, Founder, CO-CEO @cornerstoneagency, Co-Founder @thefadar - If you’re not risking your job every week, what are you doing? Today’s REMIX episode is dedicated to the memory of an exceptional Brand Nerd, Rob Stone. Rob was one of our earliest guest and close friend of DC. The gems shared in this episode proves that his impact and words of wisdom live on...

Hey Brand Nerds, we are back with a REMIX of some of our favorite "What are you most proud of?" answers!  Get ready to be inspired by our guests: 1. Dan Ali 2. Paige Young 3. Jared Schrieber 4. Katie Casey  #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup

REMIX: Album 5 Track 29 - The Importance of Brand, Grit, & Magic w/Siena Dexter We are back in the virtual house today with a guest who has used her grit and magic throughout her career. Siena Dexter is bringing her experience, advice, and joy for branding to our virtual building.  She is a perfect example of leading with a genuine passion for what she does and seeing success in return! From a...

Album 6 Track 14 - What's Poppin? NBA Finals Brand View What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! Today is the start of the NBA Finals, and we are diving into the brand perspective and power of the top players we will see on the court.  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Tatum, Brown, Dončić, Irving - what do they bring to their brand partnerships What brands should we see engaging in the top playe...

REMIX: Album 6 Track 6 - Outwit & Grit w/Folayo Lasaki What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have the fabulously talented and insightful, Folayo Lasaki in the virtual building today. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, her thoughtful approach to her work, and jew-els that will make you think about how you're viewing your life and career. A time you...

Hey Brand Nerds, we are back with a Biggest F-Up Remix! Take a listen to avoid these F-Ups in your own career!  Check out some of our favorites from four of our former guests: 1. Scott Hargrove 2. Brooke Janousek 3. Greg Welch 4. Roger Fishman  #marketing #advertising #branding #digitalmarketing #media #socialmedia #brandsbeatsbytes #cmo #biggestfup

REMIX: Album 5 Track 33 - Work Your Brand w/Jamie Schwartz What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have an extraordinary guest in the virtual building today. One who goes back to the streets of New York with our host LT all the way to working alongside both our hosts along his career journey. Jamie Schwartz is the President of Hudson Valley iCampus President of Pearl River Studios; but brings a wealth o...

Album 6 Track 13 - Cult Branding: Kobe Bryant Brand Nerd What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! We have a one-of-a-kind guest on our show today, BJ Bueno!  You know we love to have guests that can take us back to their early days of working alongside our hosts. Today, we are diving into the vault and hearing about host DC and BJ's time spent with the late/great Kobe Bryant alongside stories of inspiratio...

Album 6 Track 12 - What's Poppin? The Return of Obey Your Thirst What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?! As you know, our own host, DC Cobbin, was on the original Sprite team that launched the iconic Obey Your Thirst campaign...and after 24 years, it's BACK. We have the OG team members in the building, including Michael Guth, to provide their insight on the return and insider knowledge  of what it took to br...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 26 – Pursuing Wonder in Life & Career w/Roger Fishman Brand Nerds! We are back at you with a friend of the guys, Roger Fishman. Roger is a Filmographer/Photographer and a self-proclaimed former/recovering marketing executive.  Today he brings a multiperspective on the brand and marketing world from his vast experience working with some of the top name brands in the busines...

Album 6 Track 11 - The Power of a Versatilist w/Don Scheibenreif What’s happening, Brand Nerds?! Today, we are excited to bring Don Scheibenreif to the virtual building! Don is a fellow Coke alum, just like LT and DC, and has since experienced and collected a wealth of insight, talent, and skills throughout his career, which he's bringing to today's show! From CPG, tech, and more - there are many...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 32 - Be You. Be Kind. Be Badass. w/Paige Young What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We’re happily joined by special guest Paige Young, Chief Communications Officer @ ServiceNow. For the Brand Nerds striving for that C-suite position, this episode will be a real treat. Paige humbly shares her triumphs and lessons throughout her exceptional career.  Here are a few key takeaways from t...

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 6 Track 10 - What's Poppin? Women's March Madness...and Men's too What's Poppin' Brand Nerds?!  Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: Women's NCAA March Madness Views are UP The show aspect of the game being ignored is a mistake Thoughts on Iowa vs LSU match-up Who has the most star power? Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on Social Instagram | Twitter

Album 6 Track 9 - Cool, Calm, & Connected w/Katie Casey What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have family in the building today! Katie Casey is bringing her insights and experience from her love of Notre Dame (her alma mater), athleticism and competition, to marketing and brand in companies we know you've heard of - Walgreens and Hyatt.  Buckle up and get ready for some introspective work and insp...

REMIX: Album 5 Track 27 - Navigating Marketing with Relationships, Resilience, and Agility w/Kelly Flatow From client side to agency and back again, our guest today is one who prioritizes relationships and resiliency in her work and it has (and will continue to) taken her far in her career.  She's worked for Forbes giants to campaigns you've most likely seen from NBA and Live Nation. Kelly Flatow...

Album 6 Track 8 - Impatiently Patient in the Pursuit w/Dan Ali What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have Dan Ali in the virtual building today and he has brought the energy! He is an incredible entrepreneur with life lessons, or jew-els as we like to call them, that you don't want to miss. Whether you are currently in brand/marketing or thinking of starting your own business, Dan is sharing his exper...

Album 6 Track 7 - What's Poppin? AI: Behind the Bot What’s happening Brand Nerds?! Today, we are diving deep into AI, and we brought an expert to the virtual building - there is no one better we could bring to you, other than Seth Greenberg.  Seth is a veteran Brand Nerd and a super successful tech CMO, most recently with Veritone, a one-stop shop for an organization's AI needs. If you've ever won...

Album 6 Track 6 - Outwit & Grit w/Folayo Lasaki What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have the fabulously talented and insightful, Folayo Lasaki in the virtual building today. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry, her thoughtful approach to her work, and jew-els that will make you think about how you're viewing your life and career. A time you don't...

Album 6 Track 5 - What’s Poppin? Brand Nerds’ 2024 Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up We are back with another Super Bowl Ad Chop-Up with DC, LT, and Jeff. The commercials are a much-anticipated part of the Super Bowl, and there are many things to consider when deciding if a brand's ad was a hit or a flop. Join us to learn about the guys' favorite ads for this year's Super Bowl and the ones that missed the mar...

Album 6 Track 4 - What's Poppin? The Super Bowl & Swifties What’s happening Brand Nerds?! We have a special episode of What's Poppin' right on time for the Super Bowl!  We know that if you watched the AFC Championship or scrolled social media lately you've come across the Chiefs and Taylor Swift, a merging of sports and entertainment.  We are diving into the much-talked-about couple - from a b...