On Brand With Nick Westergard

Hosted ByNick Westergard

On Brand helps organizations and individuals tell stronger stories and build better brands. Each week host Nick Westergaard, author of Brand Now and Get Scrappy, interviews marketing and communication thought leaders or those working for innovative brands like Adobe, Ben & Jerry’s, Maker’s Mark, the Minnesota Vikings, The Onion, Salesforce, and Whole Foods. For show notes and more, please visit http://onbrandpodcast.com.


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Creating an Authentic Healthcare Brand with Mark Viden

“Branding is finding what’s true in any organization.” Mark Viden has experience in brand advertising with lots of different types of organizations ranging from startups and financial services to his current role as Vice Preside of Brand…

Designing a Sustainable, Fashion Brand with Hamilton Perkins

“The future should be sustainable materials.” After years in finance, Hamilton Perkins discovered his new calling while shopping for a bag. A bag that he couldn’t find. This led him to found Hamilton Perkins Collection, a certified b-corp that…

Social Sound Bite: What Your Customers Need Most from You

On this week’s Social Sound Bite – recorded live at the  studios in Iowa City — Jerry and I discussed what’s most important for customers when it comes to your brand experience. Top Gun themed hint: your customers have a…

Creating Brand Homes with Experience Expert Christian Lachel

“We create experiences that touch the heart.” In our increasingly digital world, it may surprise some to learn that creating engaging physical experiences for brands is still a priority for marketing leaders. Christian Lachel is an architect of…

Brand Leadership Through Employee Engagement with Michael Brenner

“As marketing leaders, we have to give up control.” As CEO of Marketing Insider Group, author Michael Brenner knows a thing or two about marketing and leadership. With a career ranging from startups to SAP and Nielsen, Brenner helps organizations…

Why You Should Build a Free Range Brand with Nicole Ertas

“You have to be able to let go.” As brand builders, we’re used to being in control of our brands. But that’s something we have to get over today. Our brands are owned not by us — but by our community. Nicole Ertas knows this. That’s why…

Social Sound Bite: Most Lack Confidence in Social Media ROI

On this week’s Social Sound Bite – recorded live at the studios in Iowa City — Jerry and I discussed the latest on how marketers are using social media. While many rate it as effective, most marketers aren’t confident in their ROI measurement….

Social Sound Bite: Top 7 Findings of Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends 2017

On this week’s Social Sound Bite – recorded live at the studios in Iowa City — Jerry and I discussed several new and emerging trends from Kleiner Perkins’ Mary Meeker in her annual report of Internet Trends. Listen for the full sound bite and…

How to Listen for Brand Advocates with Mack Collier

“It takes time to cultivate relationships.” Mack Collier has been cultivating relationships for a long time. The social media strategist, speaker, and author has been blogging for 12 years and has hosted the Twitter chat #Blogchat since March 2009….