Q&As

We spoke with PepsiCo Global FoodService CMO Scott Finlow about the brand’s new local campaign, its strategic focus and how Pepsi intends to go big with supporting local businesses in the coming year.

e.l.f., the brand that began as a seller of $1 makeup products online, has evolved into a TikTok powerhouse and digital trailblazer in the beauty space. CM sister pub AdExchanger spoke with e.l.f. Chief Brand Officer Laurie Lam about the company’s ambitions to be a consumer destination—and not just a brand.

Podcasts have become an integral part of daily life for millions, with over half a billion people globally tuning in regularly. This growing audience presents an opportunity for brands, with new figures suggesting podcast consumers are a desirable bunch. Yet podcast advertising remains an underleveraged channel. The question is: why? Our columnist explores the disconnect and how brands can capitalize on the medium.

We spoke with Mike Allen, CMO at Denon parent company Masimo, about the campaign collaboration and its goals; Perry’s own marketing contributions; challenges to product differentiation; and lessons learned from previous marketing gigs.

A well-aligned budget not only maximizes ROI but also ensures that your marketing efforts are in sync with your business goals. Here’s how to achieve this alignment effectively.

Chief Marketer spoke with Andy Lopez, Global Head of Marketing at Behr Paint, about this year’s program, its myriad marketing benefits, appealing to younger audiences, and the importance of consumer insights and research to its campaign development.

Marketing budgets are tightening as people brace for economic uncertainty, and CMOs and marketing teams are being asked to do more with less. However, writes our columnist, an increased budget or a larger team will not automatically solve your problems. Following are several approaches to weave into your brand amplification strategy.

Persuasion techniques that work with consumers can be applied just as effectively to business purchases. Some tools from the B2C toolbox for B2B marketers to deploy include the following.

AI will unlock new and different ways of gathering insights, and it will happen in four significant ways.

We spoke with Hinge CMO Jackie Jantos about the campaign’s marketing goals, the return of romance literature and BookTok, working with creators on social and more.