The Making of a Marketer

LinkedIn Client Solutions Consultants, Jess Nickerson and Andy Pondillo explore the world of marketing through their unique paths. Each week they tackle a unique topic in the world of marketing, giving listeners the opportunity to live it in the moment through their eyes.

The Making of a Marketer – Retaining Humanity in an AI World

On today’s podcast we face the robots head on, in a session around AI, humanity, and how we all work within it. Our guest Scott Zimmer, CEO of Answers From Me, will explain how his platform enables authors and experts to create their own AI agents that respond instantly to questions on their behalf, with…

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The Making of a Marketer – Crisis Communications & PR in 2026

In the midst of a McDonald’s debate of communications strategy, there is no better time than now to enter the world of executive communications. From crisis comms to regular PR strategy, how are leaders thinking about this in 2026? More risk oriented video? Controlled comms? What is the balance of authenticity and safeness? To answer…

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The Making of a Marketer – The Ability Machine

Happy Friday Podcast! On today’s podcast join us for an inspiring episode as we welcome Tom Woodard to the program. Tom is Founder of On The Avenue, and The Ability Machine. Recently introducing the Ability Machine, Tom’s creative studio is powered by neurodiverse talent and intentionally designed around adaptability. Discussing the mission, impact, and ability…

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The Making of a Marketer – Design Thinking Bootcamp

What does Design Thinking actually look like on a random Wednesday?We’re joined by Stanford d.school’s Global Lead, Anja Svetina Nabergoj and Head of Learning Collaborations, Ariel Raz to unpack how they’re helping today’s top leaders practice how we creatively think, decide, and lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Making of a Marketer – Healing Zombie Brands w/ John Long

Today we welcome Digitas North America Executive Creative Director, John Long to the program. Pioneering global creative strategy, and leading brands to greatness, John has taken up his next challenge as an author. His new book “Zombie Brands: How brands lost their humanity” was released this week. Today we discover how brands are learning, unlearning,…

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The Making of a Marketer – Super Bowl Recap

Jess and Andy give their candid thought on the Super Bowl marketing for 2026. Who won, who lost, and how about some surprise takes? Our annual debrief is underway! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Making of a Marketer – Challenging the Brand

Will brands accept the challenge today, tomorrow, and deep into the future? As the landscape of branding changes we welcome John Gumas, President of Commit Agency. Today we find out what it is about a challenger brand” that brings out the best in marketers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Making of a Marketer – 2016 Edition

Are we in 2026 or 2016? Jess and Andy talk about the 10 year trend that has swept the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Making of a Marketer – The Art of Brand Partnerships

Season 4 begins today! As we enter 2026, business, brand, and creative conversations collide. We welcome Founder, Talent Agent, and Strategic Advisor, Monique Sar to the program. As president of De Vitesse, Monique leads brands in the automotive sector with tailored growth strategies and brand development. Aside from De Vitesse, represents keynote speakers, athletes, and…

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The Making of a Marketer – Season 3 Roundup

Jess and Andy wrap up 2025, season 3, and put a bow on the year that was. What should we expect in 2026 in the world of marketing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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