Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Rising - Conversations with Leaders On Their Way Up
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| Jodi Cary- The Art of Re-Emergence | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:30:22 | |
Jodi Cary is the Director of Brand and Creative at Corewell Health, where she leads with empathy, clarity, and a strong creative vision. After stepping away from the workforce for over a decade to focus on motherhood, Jodi reemerged with a fresh perspective shaped by consulting, strategy, and deep curiosity. In this episode, Jodi joins us to talk about reemergence, how to navigate major career shifts, stay sharp during time away, and return to a fast-changing industry with confidence and purpose. Links Mentioned Find us on Linkedln | |||
| Greg P. Liccardi - The Holy Grail of Marketing | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:31:44 | |
Greg P. Liccardi is the Vice President of Sponsorships and Partner Programs at the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), where he connects leading brands with innovative marketing solutions. Known for his collaborative spirit, he helps brands drive engagement across the full marketing funnel as well as in his latest book, The Holy Grail of Marketing. Greg also teaches Integrated Marketing Communications as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham and Seton Hall Universities. In this episode, he joins us to explore how marketing and sales work together and the essential skills professionals need to grow in both. Links Mentioned
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| Dave Edwards - The Handshake ROI | 23 May 2023 | 00:38:03 | |
Dave Edwards is currently EVP of Growth at R3, a global marketing consultancy. Our hosts, Mat Zucker and Josh Boaz, learn about Dave's career starting at Milton Samuels Advertising to 14 years at powerhouse R/GA and ultimately at R3. They also talk about his alter ego "Weather Edwards" which he explains as a goofball bit that weaved its way into his career. Dave has lots to share about career choices, what it takes to thrive in business development, being kind & optimistic, why he always asks two questions, and how to succeed at conferences (“The Handshake ROI”). Plus, he gives a special thank you note to his long-time colleague and friend Vin Farrell (and sneaks in a second one to his wife, Nomi!). Tune in for some great lessons, stories and laughs. In this Episode Links Mentioned Subscribe to never miss a show! Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com or email us at marketing@directagents.com. Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. | |||
| Bradley Werner - Follow the Fun | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:36:09 | |
Bradley Werner is currently Senior Director of Global Content Strategy, Innovation & Experience at CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services brand. Bradley’s career is varied across digital media with internships in entertainment, an early career at start-ups in digital video and branded content, a slew of roles at publishers including running video at the NY Post and being a managing editor within Complex, and jumping back into the start-up world. Now, he is on the client-side at CBRE in content marketing, running the team that -- among other things -- produces their podcast, The Weekly Take. We talk about careers with startups, mentorship, why he follows the fun, coming to CBRE, and how and from whom he learned to “be a contributor not a contaminator.” In This Episode Links Mentioned Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com and subscribe to never miss a show! Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. | |||
| Stephen Cassell - Cultural Fluency | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:28:32 | |
Today on Rising, we're joined by Stephen Cassell, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at Point32Health. Point32Health is a nonprofit health care provider that is the combination of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, two of New England’s most iconic companies serving the market for over 90 years. Stephen has a 20+ year career in marketing. Prior to Point32, Stephen held strategic marketing roles at Cigna, JP Morgan, HSBC and American Express among others, in multiple countries and markets. In This Episode 0:00-9:00 - Stephen’s Start & Multi-Country Experience (UK, Brazil, Mexico) 9:00-11:15 - Stephen’s Goals & Launching Centurion Card in Mexico 11:15-12:50 - Coming Back to the US (JPM) & Moving Into Healthcare 12:50-15:30 - Switching Industries 15:31-17:25 - Assembling a Personal Board of Directors 17:26-19:38 - Acquiring Cultural Fluency (Companies & Countries!) 19:39-21:51 - Business School: Yes or No? 21:52-23:29 - Point32 & Health Equity 23:30-24.50 - Stephen’s Thank You Note (Cesar Solorzano) 24:51-27:46 - Top Picks (Turning Points podcast, Born Extraordinary book, silence) Links Mentioned "Turning Points" Point32Health podcast on mental health Born Extraordinary: A Parent’s Guide to Empowering Children to Embrace Their Visible and Invisible Differences by Meg Zucker Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com and subscribe to never miss a show! Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. | |||
| Jesse Purewal - Learning Velocity | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:39:00 | |
Today on Rising, we're joined by Jesse Purewal. Jesse is VP Corporate Marketing and Brand at PageDuty and was previously the Global Head of Brand at Qualtrics, where he and his team were defining the category of Experience Management and building a brand around Improving the Human Experience. He also hosted the Breakthrough Builders podcast, a Qualtrics-sponsored show that invites people with influential passions, perspectives, and instincts to share their stories. Prior to Qualtrics, Jesse was a Partner at Prophet, where he worked with clients in SaaS, mobility, AI, business services and more, and launched brands like T-Mobile’s Un-carrier, Intel’s Amazing, and Amazon’s Amazon Business. In this episode, we'll cover
Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information, visit rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show! | |||
| Abby Reiner - The Little Things Are the Big Things | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:32:51 | |
Today on Rising, we are joined by Abby Reiner, the Director of Global Brand Reputation and Community Impact at Johnson & Johnson Vision. In this role, Abby is responsible for global business development, brand communication, social media strategy, and much more. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation that dives into brand management, career pivots, and embracing opportunity. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show! | |||
| Don Mathis of Comcast NBCUniversal - Finding the Balance | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:49:38 | |
Today on Rising, we are joined by Don Mathis, the Senior Vice President of Strategic Development & Growth at Comcast NBCUniversal, among many other things. In this role, Don focuses on establishing, acquiring, and/or investing in new ventures that broaden Comcast NBCUniversal’s offerings, accessing new & emerging markets, capitalizing on disruptive technologies, and facilitating enterprise transformation. Don currently serves as Board Director at BluVector, A Comcast Company that works with state-of-the-art AI to revolutionize network security, as well as at Quil, a digital health platform that provides personalized and interactive health journies to consumers and their caregivers. Welcome, Don! | |||
| Adrienne Fasano - Uncork Your Own Opportunities | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:54:19 | |
Adrienne Fasano is the former CMO at Cushman & Wakefield and current CEO of Scoperta Wines, a platform which connects small to mid-size wineries to consumers through a digital marketplace. Tune in as she discusses how raising the bar for herself impacted the trajectory of her career. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Entrepreneurship - The Illusion of Perfect Timing | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:46:15 | |
Greg Besner is both the founder of three successful companies and a teacher. Tune in to hear more about his 22-year-long career as an entrepreneur and his role as an Adjunct Professor at New York University. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Nicohle Schluender of Pinpoint Predictive, Inc. - Add Value & You’ll Get it Back | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:35:09 | |
Nicohle Schluender is Head of Marketing at Pinpoint Predictive Inc. Tune in to hear her professional story and how her career experiences have shaped her outlook on marketing. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Kristin DiCunzolo of Wacoal America - Modernizing the Traditional | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:34:42 | |
Kristin DiCunzolo is the VP of Marketing and Direct at Wacoal America. Tune in as she shares her experience bringing major heritage brands into the new era of digital marketing and the importance of internal networking. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Kenny Smithnanic - The Direct Response Marketer | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:32:38 | |
Kenny Smithnanic is an experienced marketing leader with a strong background in driving growth through digital strategy, content marketing, and customer engagement. Currently serving as a key figure at Mint Mobile, Kenny has led successful initiatives that enhance brand presence and deliver measurable results. With previous roles emphasizing data-driven marketing and creative storytelling, Kenny brings a wealth of expertise to his work. In this episode of Rising, Kenny shares insights on his career journey, lessons learned from developing impactful marketing strategies, his experience navigating leadership roles, and how his commitment to innovation has shaped his success. | |||
| Shelly Huang of Triplemint - Seeking the Trifecta | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:25:17 | |
Shelly Huang is VP of Marketing at Triplemint. Join us as Shelly takes us through career moves that helped her become a more well-rounded marketer as well as the trifecta of criteria she seeks in a "dream job." Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Jane Barandes Pollack of 4T Coaching - Find Your Why Before The What | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:36:33 | |
Jane Barandes Pollack is a Career Coach at 4T Coaching. After 25+ years as a marketing leader managing multi-generational teams, Jane decided to pursue her passion and became a career coach. We dive into what led her to take this leap of faith as well as her take on burnout, leaving your comfort zone, and embarking on a journey towards career fulfillment. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Matt Diiorio of MetLife - Follow Great People | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:30:33 | |
Matt Diiorio, Assistant Vice President, Head of Global Demand Generation at MetLife, takes us through his career journey from agency-side to client-side. Matt has built a successful career leading major brand transformations - from working on the account management side for iconic CPG brands like GE right out of college to leading MetLife’s global brand refresh. Along the way, Matt learned the value of establishing and maintaining connections with past mentors throughout his career. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Stephanie Dobbs Brown of Intercontinental Exchange - Creator of Culture | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:36:45 | |
Stephanie Dobbs Brown is Chief Marketing Officer at Intercontinental Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Stephanie takes us through her start in media and her path to ICE. Along the way, Stephanie learned valuable lessons about teamwork and the power marketing has on an organization. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Chieh Huang of Boxed - Taking the Long Road | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:34:53 | |
Chieh Huang is CEO of Boxed. Chieh takes us through his journey through law school and his escape from the traditional 9-5 job. Along the way, Chieh has learned key leadership lessons, from understanding the long path of success to fostering a people-focused culture. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Paul Suchman of Audacy, Inc - Leading with Empathy | 04 May 2021 | 00:45:08 | |
Paul Suchman is Chief Marketing Officer at Audacy, Inc. Paul takes us through his long and wide career—from advertising to digital, and from agency to client-side. Along the way, Paul shares his lessons about building a successful team and building world-class brands. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Mat Zucker of Prophet - Luck Is What You Make It | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:29:32 | |
Mat Zucker is a Senior Partner and co-leader of Prophet's global marketing and sales practice, as well as co-host of Rising. In this special episode, Josh turns the mic on Mat to hear about his career path and what he learned putting it all down in his new memoir Bronze Seeks Silver. Mat shares his rise from secretary in a creative department to agency creative director and management consultant. An entrepreneur and hustler from day one, Mat believes luck is what you make it. Find Mat's new book of lessons along the way on Amazon or via bronzeseekssilver.com. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Tony Ambroza of Carhartt - Be the Champion for the Idea | 23 Mar 2021 | 00:40:57 | |
Tony Ambroza is the Chief Brand Officer at Carhartt. Tony takes us through his journey to Carhartt, from attending graduate school to his passion for sports. Learn from his career advice, including how to be the champion for the idea, connecting the dots within the organization, and always keeping an open and curious mindset. Josh and Mat are excited to share Tony's path to Carhartt. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. | |||
| Emily Smith of Chorus - Focus on What Matters | 23 Feb 2021 | 00:25:43 | |
Emily Smith is the Founder & CEO of Chorus, a matchmaking app where friends swipe for friends. After attending business school for Social Entrepreneurship, Emily discovered her interest in non profits and social impact. What started as a “by the books” career matured into a path rooted in her passions. Tune in to to hear about her shift from consulting to startups and her life advice to focus on what matters. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Top Picks: Emily: Insecure - TV Show Maddie: Bob Iger Autobiography Josh: Economist Radio Podcast | |||
| Julie Purser of Marriott International - Be Willing to Take a Chance | 26 Jan 2021 | 00:38:53 | |
Julie Purser is Vice President of Marketing, Loyalty & Partnerships across Asia Pacific for Marriott International. In this episode, Julie shares her path from consulting to the client side, as well as taking the leap and moving her family overseas. Josh and Mat are excited to share Julie's journey through her MBA program, her careers learnings, and life advice along the way. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. Top Picks: Mat Zucker: The Playground App Julie: Nice White Parents - Podcast Josh: Out School - eLearning Website, Bonvoy App | |||
| Omar Akhtar - Run Towards the Vegetables | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:35:32 | |
Omar is the Founder and Principal Analyst of Benchmarker, where he has spent the last decade publishing research and advising companies on marketing excellence. Previously, he was the head of research at Altimeter, a Prophet Company, and an Associate Partner at Prophet, advising Fortune 500 companies on improving their marketing and content strategies. He is also the co-author of the best-selling book Winning Through Platforms - How To Succeed When Everyone Has One. In this episode, our guests and hosts talk about A.I. benefits and costs, moving from brand-name to start-up, rising through expertise, and more. 7:30 - Moving from name-brand to startup Links Mentioned Writing Without Bullshit by Josh Burnoff Find us on LinkedIn Josh Boaz (host) Mat Zucker (host) Omar Akhtar (guest) | |||
| Portia Mount of Trane Technologies - Take Charge of Your Career | 12 Jan 2021 | 00:42:03 | |
Portia Mount is Vice President/Head of Marketing at Trane Technologies and a business leader with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and corporate communications. Portia is also the author of "Kick Some Glass: Ten Ways Women Succeed at Work on Their Own Terms" and host of her own new podcast called “The Manifesta.” Tune in to this episode to hear her global career trajectory as well as hard-earned lessons, including the three things you need to do to be successful. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Top Picks: Portia: Calm - App Mat: ShesThatWoman.com Josh: trends.co | |||
| Gino Luci of YSL Beauté - Take Your Time | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:23:53 | |
Gino Luci is Vice President of Marketing at YSL Beauté. Gino chats about his 16 years of marketing and brand management experience, his work on various iconic brands, and the digital revolution at YSL Beauté. Host Mat Zucker and Josh Boaz are excited to learn from his stories and share his insights. Top picks: Gino: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin Josh: Farenheit 11/9 - Netflix documentary Matt: The Tight Knit Podcast
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| John McDonald of Mastercard- Build Your Network | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:30:55 | |
John McDonald is Senior Vice President, Global Integrated Marketing and Communications at Mastercard. In this episode he shares his path starting at Ogilvy, shifting to the client side at British Airways and other moves. Josh and Mat are excited to share his story, advice, and learnings. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com and please subscribe to never miss a show. Top Picks: John: DeckofBrilliance.com and The Talking Politics Podcast Mat: Lunchclub | |||
| Holly Mason of Prophet- Experience in Experience | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:34:31 | |
Holly Mason is Senior Partner at Prophet and talks to us about her career from her start in social work hacking her way into programming at Andersen Consulting and later into leading agencies designing customer Top Picks: Holly: 10% Happier Podcast & Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza Mat: Literary Journal of the Month Subscription Josh: Michael Jordan's Last Dance Documentary | |||
| Sam Martin of Bic — Putting the Whole Retail Store Together | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:33:26 | |
Sam Martin is Director of North America Grooming at BIC. In this episode, he shares his journey from finance to marketing, building critical pieces of expertise, sharing advice including what to volunteer for (everything), about choosing to go to business school part-time (yes), and the important part of the job (below the title). It’s no wonder Sam has received Brand Innovators 40 under 40 recognition and is closing in on 20 marathons over the past 7 years. Josh and Mat are excited to share his story. Top Picks: Sam: Eric Larson: The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz Mat: RedBubble | |||
| Barron Caster of Rev.com - Stay Curious and Learn New Things | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:26:34 | |
Barron Caster is the Senior Director of Product Management at Rev.com. In this episode, Barron takes us through his journey of leaving the mechanical engineering world to pursue his interest in startups. His decision to follow his passion gives him a unique perspective on switching career paths. He offers great advice from journaling and the importance of mentorships. Don't forget to subscribe! Top Picks Maddie: Steve Jobs Biography by Walter Isaacson Barron: The Libby App Mat: Netflix Documentary, American Factory | |||
| Ashley Laporte of Seventh Generation- Learning by Doing | 25 Jun 2020 | 00:34:36 | |
This episode was recorded on May 21st. Ashley Laporte is the Director of Integrated Marketing at Seventh Generation. In this episode, Ashely shares her career journey discussing the challenges she faced at her first job out of college to working at Burton Snowboards to Director of Integrated Marketing at Seventh Generation. She also explains what it was like creating a successful campaign that launched directly after the State of the Union in 2019. Ashley offers great advice on the importance of learning while doing and to always consider all the possibilities. Don't forget to subscribe! Top Picks: Mat Cameo App Ashley NYT Podcast, Rabbit Hole with Kevin Roose Josh Seveneves- Neil Stevenson | |||
| Jason Anello of Booster Fuels - Go Sideways | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:35:04 | |
Jason Anello is the Vice President of Brand Experience and Design at Booster Fuels. In this episode, he discusses his non-traditional journey from creative to marketing in a variety of different industries, and what lead him to where he is today. He also shares his experience of turning his passion hobby into a community of food lovers and travel enthusiasts, Forking Tasty. Jason's diverse background offers a unique perspective into what is like to switch industries and the importance of growth and change. Listen Today! Top Picks: Jason:
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| Anne Talley a Global Brand Leader - Setting Your Own Roadmap | 13 May 2020 | 00:31:47 | |
Anne Talley is a Global Brand Leader with an extensive background in beauty and intimate apparel. In this episode, she discusses her journey from starting an intimate apparel brand for Ralph Lauren to becoming vice president of two major beauty brands. Anne also shares her predictions on the future of the beauty industry, and advice on the importance of challenging roles. Top Picks: Mat: Jay Acunzo’s Podcast, 3 Clips Anne: Made in America, by Sam Walton Josh: The Next Pandemic, by Ali Khan | |||
| Marsha Askins of Global Wealth Management - The Skills to Become a Leader | 27 Apr 2020 | 00:33:21 | |
Marsha Askins is the Chief of Staff for UBS Global Wealth Management and UBS Americas with an extensive 35-year background in financial services. In this episode, she discusses how her current position is a compilation of everything she’s done in her career, from starting as a systems analyst right out of school in the back office of a bond department to working in major banks, and a startup. Marsha shares defining leadership skills she’s learned through the years such as listening and understanding employees as they could be the best or worst advocates for a firm. Top Picks: Marsha: | |||
| Tom Berry - Climb Across | 06 May 2024 | 00:32:08 | |
Tom Berry is CMO at the CFA Institute where he leads a global team responsible for brand strategy, new learner acquisition, and engagement with over 200,000 members across the world. Prior to CFA Institute, Tom was Global Product Director at the Red Flag Group and previously worked in marketing at Euromoney Institutional Investor. In this episode of Rising, Tom speaks with our hosts about his dynamic professional journey, what he learned across direct response and brand, international moves including moving to Hong Kong, the shift to the CMO role, and how he has stayed curious throughout his career. In this Episode 0:00 - About Tom & Career 1:30 - First Job in a Call Center Links Mentioned Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell Find us on LinkedIn Josh Boaz (host) Mat Zucker (host) Tom Berry (guest) Subscribe to never miss a show! Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com or email us at marketing@directagents.com. Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. | |||
| Molly Carapiet of First Republic Bank- Appreciate What Different People Bring to the Table | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:25:07 | |
Molly is the Head of Student Loan Refinancing at First Republic Bank with a diverse, yet nontraditional background. Molly attended Yale University and sailed for the collegiate team. She continued to sail after graduation for the US Sailing Team. In this episode, Molly discusses how her experiences being an athlete have shaped her into the leader she is today. She shares lessons on the importance of a team and to appreciate what different people bring to the table. Be sure to listen to how a sailer campaigning for the Olympics became the Head of Student Loan Refinancing in a major bank. Top Picks Maddie: Book - When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi Molly: Podcast - HBS After Hours Josh: App - Tech Top 10 by The Information | |||
| Evan Horowitz of Movers + Shakers - Spreading Joy | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:21:02 | |
Evan is CEO of Movers+Shakers, a creative studio focused on spreading joy, and breaking engagement records. Evan's team set the record for the most viral TikTok campaign in history, with e.l.f. Cosmetics. They also created Rising's original theme music. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Evan has spent 20 years as a marketer, including P&L ownership with Samsung, consulting to the CEO of Macy’s, and even marketing microchips and political campaigns. In this episode, Evan shares his journey, including advice working at big companies as well as starting your own business. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. Find Evan at www.MoversShakers.co and https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorowitz/. Visit us at rising-podcast.com Top Picks: Evan- Trader Joe’s Podcast Mat- NeuralCam App Josh- Klook App | |||
| Eunice Chi of Business Insider - You Need to be More Tenacious | 05 Mar 2020 | 00:19:11 | |
Eunice Chi is the Director of Subscription Marketing at Business Insider, with a diverse background including finance, marketing, and a Masters in Education. In this episode, she discusses starting from the ground up in marketing, including the acquisition and retention at Time, Inc. for Sports Illustrated. She shares parallels and differences across jobs within the same organization, as well as advice for company politics. She finishes up with a special shout out to a career shaper from her past. Top Picks: Mat: Tile Trackers Eunice: Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, by Thomas Friedman Josh: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Noah Harari | |||
| Joe Meyer of ExecThread - Cause and Effect | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:26:31 | |
Joe Meyer is the Founder & CEO of ExecThread, a premium job-sharing network that has exploded in the past few years. Joe was previously the CEO of HopStop, which was acquired by Apple (where Joe worked post-acquisition on what led to Apple Maps). Joe was also a VP at AOL (which acquired one of his earlier start-ups), a GM in the early days at eBay, a manager in PWC’s Technology Strategy Practice, and even sold wine for Gallo right out of college! Take a listen to this episode, and hear what Joe has to say about immersing himself in an industry in which he never thought he would end up. Top Picks: Mat: IA Writer Program Josh: Google Nest Hub Joe: ExecThread | |||
| Kristin Fallon of GE Healthcare - Life is Not a Straight Line | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:26:06 | |
Kristin Fallon is Head of Content & Storytelling at GE Healthcare. She'll share the two chapters of her career — marketing and international development. She tells us about the skills that overlap, why she chose business school, what she learned from past bosses, and much more on her career trajectory. It all starts with turning down a job as a bond trader to join the Peace Corps. Some things choose you. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com Top Picks: Joseph Campbell's The Power of Myth, The Dolly Parton's America, Eat to Beat Disease by William W. Li | |||
| Emily Powers of BritBox - Take the Risk | 13 Feb 2020 | 00:37:00 | |
Emily Powers is the SVP Commerical Head of BritBox. She was one of the original members who launched the service in March 2017. Emily was responsible for writing the initial business plan and oversaw the launch in the US and Canada. In this episode, Emily discusses the life long relationships she made at NYU business school, what goes into launching a streaming service, and advice on juggling it all! Top Picks: Podcast- Hubsbot - Weird Work, Podcast - Pivot, Blog: Wait by Why?; How Finance Works: The HBR Guide to Thinking Smart About the Numbers | |||
| Ivy Brown of TD Bank - Building your Toolkit | 04 Feb 2020 | 00:24:18 | |
Ivy Brown is Senior Vice President of Head of Brand and Community Marketing at TD Bank. She was previously at TIAA and at Johnson & Johnson where she built her career as a marketing and brand change agent. Ivy shares her story, including her ideas on how to build your career toolkit as a marketing leader. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com Top picks: Newletter: Under Consideration. Report: Altimeter's Conversational Business 2020 | |||
| Jim Spare of Eko - Learning to Think Big, Implement Big | 22 Jan 2020 | 00:15:59 | |
Jim Spare is the President & COO of Eko. He has spent his career leading the growth of disruptive technology businesses in immersive media and entertainment, bringing fundamentally new products and services to the market. Jim has an MBA from The Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth and a BS in Electrical Engineering from NC State. Take a listen to Jim's interesting career trajectory and how he became a leader in growing innovative technology-based businesses. Top Picks: App - Buycott, Phyn - home automation technology, book- Creativity Inc | |||
| Tony Fross of Prophet - Sneaking Up On Opportunity | 16 Jan 2020 | 00:21:09 | |
Actor. Trainer. Headhunter. Consultant. Tony Fross is a Partner at global consultancy Prophet, where he co-leads the firm's Organization & Culture practice. Tony shares his career journey working at firms including Scient, Pfizer and CapGemini, and his proven philosophy on "adjacency." Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com1 Top Picks: App: Duolingo; Book: Thirtywise (career guide); The Economist | |||
| Betty Liu of Intercontinental Exchange - Not Waiting for Permission | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:24:38 | |
Betty Liu is Executive Vice Chairman at NYSE and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Intercontinental Exchange. She shares her career journey from journalism to business owner to executive management. Her advice includes processing information and understanding your personal brand — your three words. Hear about hers and she even gets Mat and Josh to share theirs. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com Top Picks: Podcast: The Eagle Eye; Book: "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman; Book: Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa | |||
| Andrea Derby - 3 Companies, 12 Jobs | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:27:55 | |
Andrea Derby is Vice President of Digital Marketing at UPS. Beginning her career in the Ogilvy Associates program in New York City, she gained valuable experience in various agency functions including strategy, account management, and production. Andrea discusses her transitions between prominent agencies like Ogilvy and BBDO, delving into her roles in customer insights, one-to-one marketing, and large-scale brand campaigns. She reflects on her strategic shift to client-side positions, highlighting her impactful work at UPS and the startup initiative, Ware2Go. Andrea offers insights into mentorship, the art of internal selling, and the non-finality of ‘no’ in client-side roles. Her story is enriched by her decision to pursue an EMBA, emphasizing continuous learning and leadership development in the marketing sector. In this Episode ~0:00 - About Andrea & Career ~3:40 - Early Mentorship ~6:32 - Blending Brand & Performance ~10:09 - Moving Client Side ~16:37 - Business School ~21:41 - Work at UPS ~25:01 - Thank You Notes ~26:40 - Top Picks Links Mentioned Find us on LinkedIn Josh Boaz (host) Mat Zucker (host) Andrea Derby (guest) Subscribe to never miss a show! Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet. For more information or to nominate a guest, please visit rising-podcast.com or email us at marketing@directagents.com. Original theme music created by Movers + Shakers. | |||
| Stacey Brickman of Sony - Careers Are Marathons | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:19:40 | |
Stacey Brickman is Vice President of Marketing at Sony, which includes marketing the brand across channels as well as Sony’s loyalty program. Earlier in her career, after a stint on Wall Street, Stacy was at American Express for 10 years getting a breadth of experience across marketing. Stacey shares her journey, her choices, about getting an MBA, managing people, the corporate ladder, life and work, what she's working on— and her advice for the rest of us. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com App: Life360; Podcast: The Beancast Marketing Podcast; Book: After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Up Again | |||
| Bob O'Leary of BNY Mellon - This Story Starts with Pizza | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:19:36 | |
Bob O'Leary is Global Head of Brand Activation at BNY Mellon. Bob has a diverse background across strategy, brand, creative, account management and production, including brand leadership roles at Pimco and Citi where he was managing director of global marketing. He’s also spent years in account management at leading agencies like Hill Holiday, Saatchi & Saatchi, and SS+K. He shares his journey to learn every angle on storytelling and the lessons learned along the way. There will be pizza. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com This episodes top picks:
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| Joe Lazauskas of Contently - Stumbling A#%-Backwards Into Marketing | 05 Nov 2019 | 00:17:50 | |
Joe Lazauskas was recently promoted to Head of Marketing at leading content platform Contently. With a background in journalism, Joe was a pioneer in content and social marketing, starting one of the earliest content studios. Joe tells us about what it takes to do successful content, the false choice between creativity and business and what he's had to learn to evolve from content strategist to head of marketing. He also shares a new education initiative, Snow Academy, he and Shane Snow are launching. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com Top picks: The Great Hack (Documentary); A Book About Love by Jonah Lehrer (Book); MileIQ (app) | |||
| Rachel Moore of Citi - Do What's Interesting | 21 Oct 2019 | 00:24:17 | |
Rachel Moore is SVP Innovator in Residence at Citi. With 15+ years at two of the most prestigious financial services firms in the world, Rachel shares with Josh and Mat how she got her breaks, how she never had an internship, why you should pursue what interests you, her path, her take on networking, her special thank you note to Kelley King Bussey and what she tackles in innovation. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, Rising is produced by Direct Agents and Prophet, with original music by Movers+Shakers. Visit us at rising-podcast.com Top Picks: Muvi, How I Built This Podcast, Song of Achilles (book), | |||