Brand Slam Podcast

In this episode of the Brand Slam podcast, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata are joined by Dave Stangle, the VP of Brand Marketing at Bark. As Bark continues to redefine luxury pet services, Dave dives into the fascinating world of premium pet care, including their groundbreaking offerings like Bark Box and the newly launched Bark Air , the world's first air travel experience designed specifically f...

On episode 17 of Brand Slam: The winning brands podcast, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata sit down with Claire Rogers from GOLF.com. She is their Director of Social Media and host of The Scoop where she brings you the sweetest stories in golf, all over a scoop of ice cream. Claire shares fascinating anecdotes, including an unforgettable Tiger Woods story that catapulted her onto the national scene...

In Episode 16, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata bring you an enlightening conversation on the future of virtual production . This episode’s guest is none other than Academy Award-nominated visual effects supervisor, Jacques Stroweis, who was recruited from Hollywood to lead (add)ventures innovation of in-camera visual effects. In this episode, Jacques breaks down virtual production, explaining how...

In the latest episode of Brand Slam: The Winning Brands Podcast, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata dive into the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Episode 15 features Randy Martinez, chief global equity and social impact officer at Pizza Hut, who has been a trailblazer in DEI both in healthcare and the food industry. Randy shares his inspiring journey with us, discussing groundbreaking...

On this bonus episode of Brand Slam: Overtime, co-host Steve Rosa and (add)ventures President Mary Sadlier discuss Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which they attended at Gillette Stadium. They also break down the key traits that made Brady one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and use those qualities to help serve as a blueprint for a winning brand. Brand Slam co-host J...

On this bonus episode of Brand Slam: Overtime, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata discuss the future of episode 12 guest Dan Hurley. According to multiple media reports, the LA Lakers are preparing a massive offer for the current UConn head coach, who recently secured back-to-back National Championships. After his latest championship, Hurley joined the Brand Slam podcast to talk about the school's br...

In the latest episode of the Brand Slam: the winning brands podcast, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata are joined by marketing expert and author David Edelman. With a wealth of experience as a CMO at Fortune 50 companies including CVS Health/Aetna and as a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School, David brings valuable insights to the discussion on personalized customer strategy in the age of AI....

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...