Politely Pushy with Eric Chemi

Tomás Puig, CEO of Alembic, joins Eric to discuss the intersection of marketing and technology, the age of the influencer, and what companies can expect moving into 2022.

Franck Marchis, co-founder and chief scientific officer at Unistellar, joins Politely Pushy. Franck discusses how the Unistellar telescope can connect people from all over the globe and bring science directly into homes.

Michael Oldenburg, head of communications at Aeva, Inc., joins Politely Pushy to discuss lidar technology, self-driving cars and the future of the auto industry. Oldenburg talks about being a disruptor in a crowded industry and how to effectively communicate highly technical topics. 

Sandra Campos, CEO of Project Verte, joins Politely Pushy to discuss the rapid evolutions of retail and e-commerce, her time as CEO of Diane Von Furstenberg, and the critical need to provide continuing education to employees across all industries. 

Joya Dass, Founder of Women's Leadership Academy, joins Politely Pushy to discuss championing women in the workplace, the evolution of video in personal branding and offers a guide to setting personal boundaries.

Doug Kennedy, founder of Studio Wildcard, joins Politely Pushy to tell his stories of entertainment marketing and video game development. From working on the original Guitar Hero to signing Vin Diesel to the ARK franchise, Doug discusses the importance of marketing and PR in gaming and gives advice to those wanting to break into a crowded industry.

Bospar Senior Vice President Kimberly Barnes discusses running communications from the ground level, the nitty gritty parts of PR that clients don’t see, and how her Midwest attitude brings a breath of fresh air to the tech industry. 

Is there an overlap between financial health and communications? How do you ensure you’re being authentic to your brand?  Anuj Nayar, financial health officer and head of communications at LendingHome, discusses the challenges of communications in tech and how the worst days for a business may be the best days for the comms team. 

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Eric Brinker joins Politely Pushy to discuss his family’s journey creating Susan G. Komen for the Cure; the importance of creating strong messaging around difficult topics; and the future of breast cancer equity.

Technology commentator Chris Matyszczyk discusses his journey from working in advertising as a creative director to tech business owner and contributor. Listen in as he explains what he means when he says that “advertising then was like tech now”.

Bospar Founder and Principal Curtis Sparrer joins host Eric Chemi in this episode of Politely Pushy.  Listen in as Curtis goes behind the scenes of tech PR and discusses a rapidly changing industry. 

What creates a great pitch? Veteran journalist Dan Rosenheim gives a unique look at the art of the pitch and the complex relationship between tech and media.

Engineer-turned-marketer Kasey Byrne discusses turning her MIT engineering degree into a marketing career, and how being a mom of four has taught her to be a better business manager. Listen in as she provides insight on the intersection of tech and marketing, and the impact of strong storytelling in an intangible industry.

Are ethics key to a great PR strategy? Can you tell a unique story within a crowded industry? Marketing guru Kamini Romani joins Politely Pushy to discuss the art of crafting compelling stories in tech, working with Steve Jobs, and her love of Harry Potter.