Brands, Beats & Bytes
Interesting people, insightful points of view and incredible stories on what’s popping and not popping in marketing, tech, and culture you can use to win immediately. Brands, Beats and Bytes boldly stands at the intersection of brand, tech and culture. DC and Larry are fascinated with stories and people behind some of the best marketing in the business. No matter how dope your product, if your marketing sucks your company may suck too. #dontsuck
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Album 8 Track 13: Win the Room - Accelerate Your Career w/Bernard Bell
<p>How do you go from "Step Zero" to a Senior VP role at a major cable network? Bernard Bell, known as "The Confidence Professor," joins the podcast to explain why Executive Presence is the ultimate career accelerator.</p><p><br></p><p>In this candid conversation, Bernard breaks down the difference between networking and "engaging," the importance of leading like a "shepherd who smells like his sheep," and why culture will always trump strategy. He also shares the high-stakes story of a $55 million programming misstep and the valuable lesson in humility and due diligence it taught him. Tune in...
REMIX: Album 7 Track 15 - From Setback to Startup w/Jodi Anderson Jr.
<p>REMIX: Album 7 Track 15 - From Setback to Startup w/Jodi Anderson Jr.</p><p>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 Stanford's campus to the CEO of Rezme, a tech-start up, Jodi's story truly inspires. <br>Jodi is a multifaceted professional with an incredible background that defies the odds - you don't want to miss this. </p><p>Welcome back to the virtual building, Jodi Anderson Jr.! </p><p>Here are a f...
REMIX: Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang
<p>REMIX: Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang</p><p>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.</p><p>Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging private and public sectors, blending technology with “humanology,” and using emotional connection to make brands and messages resonate deeply. From his early work crafting shareable film trailers for New Line Cinema to developing campaigns that spark authentic word-of-mouth in underserved communities, Ivan unpack...
Album 8 Track 11: Marketing vs People-ing w/Todd Putman
<p>What separates a standard marketer from a transformational leader? Join us as we talk to Todd Putman (Chief Transformation Officer, Generous Brands) about the transition from marketing to the C-suite. Todd reveals his "Peopler" framework—the ability to see human insights that data hides—and shares the career strategies that helped him navigate Fortune 100 giants. We dive deep into his biggest career mistakes, the necessity of having "cover" from senior leadership, and his mission to use marketing tools to change the world. It's an episode filled with "zingers," heart, and the blueprint for your next career move.</p><p>Key...
Album 8 Track 10: What's Poppin? The Almighty Algorithm w/Jonathan Trimble
<p>Album 8 Track 10: What's Poppin? The Almighty Algorithm w/Jonathan Trimble</p><p><br></p><p>Join hosts DC and LT for a high-energy "What’s Popping" session featuring friend and marketing expert Jonathan Trimble. The trio explores the shift from "social media" to an "algorithmic attention economy." Trimble explains why brands are losing control of the "top of the funnel" and why "do nothing" is sometimes the most powerful strategy a CMO can employ. Whether you are a brand manager at a global giant or a founder of a B2B startup, this episode provides a framework, The Volcano An...
Album 8 Track 9: Accelerating Your Career: Think Two. Act One. w/Kristen Fischbeck
<p>Album 8 Track 9: Accelerating Your Career: Think Two. Act One. w/Kristen Fischbeck</p><p>Brand Nerds, we are back in the building! Today, we are diving deep into what it takes to achieve professional growth as we sit down with Kristen Fischbeck. </p><p><br></p><p>If you are a marketer looking to "compress the timeline" between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is your blueprint. Kristen’s rise is nothing short of meteoric: she joined a boutique agency as an entry-level account coordinator and, in just seven years, navigated every level of the...
Album 8 Track 8: Mastering the Space Between the Bytes w/Dave Prager
<p>Album 8 Track 8: Mastering the Space Between the Bytes w/Dave Prager</p><p><br></p><p>Brand Nerds, we are back in the building! Today, we are firmly rooted in the "Bytes" as we welcome Silicon Valley marketing savant and AI founder, Dave Prager.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are tired of the "get-rich-quick" AI hype and want real, grounded wisdom on how technology intersects with actual human behavior, this episode is for you. Dave’s background is incredibly diverse: he's a former jazz trombonist, a world-wide professional, and a tech marketer who helped drive a computer vi...
Album 8 Track 7: The Art of Creative Violence: Building Bold Brands w/ Noel Cottrell
<p>Album 8 Track 7: The Art of Creative Violence: Building Bold Brands w/ Noel Cottrell</p><p><br></p><p>Are legacy advertising holding companies sinking like the Titanic? In this episode of the Brands, Beats, and Bytes podcast, hosts DC and LT welcome creative savant and industry giant, Noel Cottrell.</p><p>After building a storied career working with massive brands like Sissy Boy Jeans, Coca-Cola, and E-Trade (yes, he helped create the famous talking baby Super Bowl ads!), Noel is upending the agency model once again. He breaks down why he founded his new agency, Murder Hornet, on the...
Album 8 Track 6 - Step Up. Speak Up. Move Up. w/Shawna Hausman
<p>Album 8 Track 6 - Step Up. Speak Up. Move Up. w/Shawna Hausman</p><p><br></p><p>Brand Nerds, get ready to take some serious notes! On this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman sit down with retail and digital marketing powerhouse Shawna Hausman. From her scrappy early days in the Gap Inc. universe to driving a massive 300% sales increase as CMO of FSA Store, Shawna has built an incredible career by stepping up, speaking out, and never letting fear dictate her next move.</p><p><br></p><p>Shawna takes...
Album 8 Track 5 - Marketing with Insights, Differentiation, and Belonging w/Seth Matlins
<p>Album 8 Track 5 - Marketing with Insights, Differentiation, and Belonging w/Seth Matlins<br><br></p><p>The Brand Nerds are back with another edition of Brands, Beats and Bytes, and this one is a masterclass in brand building! Hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman are joined by award-winning marketer and thought leader Seth Matlins (affectionately known to DC as "Jimmy").</p><p><br></p><p>Dubbed the "Sage of Scarcity" for the episode, Seth helps DC and LT break down some of the most iconic marketing deals in history. The trio dives deep into the "July 4th...
