In this episode of YouShouldTalkTo, our host Daniel Weiner sits down with CMO of Petzey, Ameetess Dira, for a forward-looking conversation about leadership, marketing, agency partnerships, and the responsibility brands have to operate with purpose. At the core of Ammetess’s work is the drive to choose intention over noise and clarity over chaos. There is already so much bad in the world, and the economy has been so weird this year, so it’s important to Ameetess that she seeks goodness and goo...
In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, Kurt Uhlir shares his philosophy about marketing. It’s about trust, curiosity, and partnership. In today’s rapidly changing marketing landscape, it’s easy to get distracted by the latest dashboards, metrics, and buzzwords. But in reality, we need to be thinking about the big picture, rather than who gets credit for every little win. Kurt Uhlir opens the show with an incredible reality check: most people who call themselves marketers aren’t truly prac...
In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, Jeff Jenkins shares what keeps him up at night as a CMO and how he looks to the younger generation for ideas on keeping consumers' attention. In an industry that’s constantly evolving, one thing is very clear: the pace of change isn’t slowing down. Marketing today is shaped by innovation that moves at lightning speed In essence, they are being asked to do it all, all at once, right now. For leaders like Jeff, navigating this new era means embracing c...
In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, Angela Johnson shares her sharp insights on what it takes to thrive as a marketing leader in today’s increasingly fast-paced marketing world. From redefining customer engagement to reimagining internal leadership, Angela offers an in-depth look at how brands can stay relevant, resilient, and rooted in purpose as they move into the new year and beyond. Marketing is no longer about capturing attention by any means necessary. Today’s audience doesn’t wa...
In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, Tony Billmeyer and Daniel Weiner dive into what it’s like to create and execute marketing strategies in the cannabis industry. The cannabis industry is standing at a pivotal moment. With federal legalization looming as a possibility, the question is less about “if” and more about “when.” Timing and structure will shape the path forward, but the real advantage belongs to the businesses preparing today. Preparation means more than waiting for the green...
In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, industry leaders Nandini Anitha Nandakumar and Daniel Weiner dive into the realities of today’s marketing landscape. Marketers have the difficult task of capturing their audience's attention while still staying true to their core brand. On top of that, consumers in the beverage industry aren’t exactly loyal; they have so many options that they don’t have to be. Consumer connection is key, period. Instead of being distracted by endless com...
In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, Josh Martin and Daniel Weiner explore what it really takes to create standout social media marketing in an era dominated by fast content, algorithmic noise, and brand FOMO. Josh kicks things off with a very strong opinion about repurposing content: yes, reuse it, but make it native. Simply copying and pasting won’t cut it anymore. A post that works for Instagram might flop on LinkedIn or TikTok. Success on social media comes from making the eff...
In this episode, we’re talking to Makoto Rheault-Kihara, VP of Growth at Hopper. Marketing in the travel industry is changing in more ways than one. Leaders are looking into streamlining the travel booking process as much as possible. This means using every tool to their advantage, including AI. The travel marketing world has exploded with possibilities now that AI has been introduced to the industry. Internal teams and external partners are working on streamlining the travel booking process ...
In this episode of YouShouldTalkTo, we sit down with Hillary Settle, VP of Digital at the iconic undergarment brand Hanky Panky, to talk about how modern marketing is evolving and what that means for brands that want to stay relevant. From AI strategy to influencer marketing, Hillary brings a refreshingly honest take on what’s working, what isn’t, and why getting back to the basics of human connection is more important than ever. With a background that spans both creative strategy and perform...
In this episode our host Daniel Weiner sits down with Jeff Crow, CEO of TapMango. He shares his wisdom about the best marketing strategies he’s seen, including how we can improve the role of marketers for 2025, the radical impact of AI, and the timeless importance of strategy, storytelling, and courage in leadership. Jeff kicks off with a strong stance on AI, one that I have to agree with. While many people in C-Suite positions see it as a replacement for creative work, Jeff believes it...
In this episode of YouShouldTalkTo, host Daniel Weiner sits down with Justine Fisher, VP of Marketing at bartaco. From teaching marketers to speak fluent "finance" to breaking free from cookie-cutter creative briefs, Justine shares incredible gems of information for anyone trying to thrive in today's hyper-saturated marketing world. With experience that spans successful restaurant brands and teaching marketing courses at NYU, Justine shares her perspective on how marketers can drive real impa...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with Robert Dimson, Associate Vice President of Product Marketing at Cox Automotive, Inc. We are a quarter of the way into the new year, and 2025 has still proven to be a bit more unstable than we’d like it to be. Consumer spending is still down, the idea of a recession is still looming, and it’s getting harder and harder to get social media content to stand out. Luckily, Robert has decades of experience in the marketing indus...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with T.R. Wilhoit, VP of ECommerce at Case-Mate. The internet is now a huge part of our lives and that means it’s a huge part of ecommerce. We not only have to keep up with the ever-changing trends, but we also have to see which evergreen strategies are actually still evergreen. To get ahead, we’re speaking to someone who's been in the industry for years, both on the brand side and the agency side. One hot take he has ma...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with Joe Artime, VP of Marketing at Moe's Southwest Grill. As a VP, Joe knows that his job is all about finding the right balance between two extremes in order to get the job done. For example, when asked about the phrase ‘doing more with less,’ he encourages marketers to consider it a time for growth. While budgets are leaner, taking on a role that could bring incredible results to your team could be a great way to show off y...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with Mark Huber, VP of Marketing at UserEvidence. Trusting your gut has been a recurring theme in this podcast and Mark’s episode is no different. No matter how good the numbers are, it’s the human element that helps you and your company stand out. Mark has found this to be true in marketing and in life. Mark gets tons of agencies cold calling and reaching out to him asking for a meeting. Most of the time the answer is n...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with Steph Hoppe, the Vice President Omnichannel Marketing at Casey's. Casey’s is a well-known Midwest giant and they are currently launching a brand new coffee venture. Steph and her team have been pouring over the data they’ve collected for weeks. But she’s also realizing that sometimes you have to ignore the data and trust your gut. Having the skill to trust her gut has been such an asset to her and her team. For exam...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with Kimberly Bean, the VP of Integrated Marketing + Menu Strategy at Papa Johns. Kimberly has had an unconventional career path, having worked in operations before pivoting to marketing. Nevertheless, she’s glad that she did. She loves introducing people to newer and tastier experiences with Papa Johns. Kimberly is an innovator who knows her audience, and today, she’s sharing a few tips and tricks she’s picked up as a VP of M...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," our host Daniel Weiner chats with this week’s guest Jennifer Hopkins, the SVP of Marketing at Sonar. Jennifer is a powerhouse in the marketing industry and has personally witnessed how much the industry has changed over the years. Everything from cold calling to consumer spending is completely different from when she started. One thing that stood out to her was how and why marketers are using the company’s budget. She shared an incredibly insightful...
In this episode of "YouShouldTalkTo," host Daniel Weiner chats with Nicolle DuBose, CMO of Playa Bowls. Nicolle has an incredible wealth of industry knowledge and joined us this week to shed light on the importance of staying connected with customers and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of technology. And we’re not just talking about AI! Automations are becoming a bit too distracting. It’s time to prioritize our team over all these new technologies. Nicolle emphasizes the value o...
In this episode, Jessica Garrett, Chief Marketing Officer of Zone & Co., shares why we should get back to basics and her horror show of an agency experience...prior to finding YouShouldTalkTo :) Jessica hired an agency to build a whole new website for her company, and when they ignored their own mistakes, they expected her to pay for it! Nowadays, Jessica has had more experience asking her colleagues for recommendations when it comes to hiring an agency. And every single time she asks, th...