Join me and my insightful guest, marketing maven Ruthie, as we unpack the magic behind intermittent rewards and their role in building brand loyalty. We take a page from Taylor Swift's playbook, exploring how her personalized interactions with fans not only create an army of super fans but also serve as a masterclass for brands looking to emulate her success. From showing up at weddings to intimate listening parties, we discuss the impact of surprise and the power of recognizing individual fans. This conversation is a treasure trove for marketers seeking to create buzz and forge a passionate community around their brands.

Listen in as Ruthie and I dissect the art of branding through authenticity, drawing parallels with Taylor Swift's approachable image and how her personal touch resonates with fans worldwide. We'll also look at how brands like Duolingo and Slim Jim leverage their unique voices to engage audiences on social media, and the crucial consistency needed across all touchpoints. Plus, we speculate on the future of Taylor's brand and how maintaining relatability and accessibility could shape her evolving image. If you're intrigued by the blend of strategy, authenticity, and the occasional cookie-baking pop star, this discussion is not to be missed.

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Brand Loyalty, Intermittent Rewards, Personalized Experiences, Brand Ambassadors, Attention to Detail, Viral Marketing, Authenticity, Brand Image, Social Media, Personality Profile, Marketing Strategies, Brand Persona, Touchpoints, Relatability, Accessibility, Brand Evolution, Future Choices

About Ruthie:

Ruthie is an integrated brand marketing leader and community builder based in NYC. With a decade of experience across brand marketing, community engagement, strategic relationship development, and program building. She recently spent 7 years at Yotpo, a series F, B2B2C SaaS martech for eCommerce businesses. As the Head of Community and Brand Programs at Yotpo, she was responsible for building the community & brand marketing function and team from the ground up. Under her leadership, launching and scaling the customer community saw 3X QoQ growth, 2.5X monthly recurring members, and 25% higher account retention. She also directed Yotpo’s strategic Amazing Women in eCommerce (AWIE) global program, scaling the initiative to a 3.4K member network, 10K+ newsletter subscriber base, and standalone brand, driving over $10M in revenue and raising over $160K for Girls Inc.

She's currently fractional Director of Marketing & Community for twenty, a mentorship & community platform empowering
twenty-somethings, as well as leading local events & programming for Women in Innovation (non-profit) and Led By Community, NY Chapters. Ruthie enjoys making new connections, bringing people together (ideally
in person), and collaborating with other community & marketing professionals.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthieberber/