Creative leadership and strategic risk-taking are essential ingredients for building transformative brands in today's marketing landscape. In this episode of Marketing Vanguard, host Jenny Rooney sits down with Paulie Dery , CMO of AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens), for a masterclass in brand building and creative leadership. Drawing from his impressive journey through R/GA, Uber, and YETI, Paulie shares invaluable insights on why running toward challenges breeds creativity, how to maintain brand authenticity in a rapidly evolving market, and why great products paired with strong storytelling create a lasting impact. Whether you're navigating industry disruption or building community-driven brands, this conversation offers a candid look at how creativity remains the driving force behind successful marketing in today's landscape. What You'll Learn: How to identify brands with great products but underutilized storytelling Why community-first marketing beats performance marketing every time The secret to maintaining creative magic in an AI-driven world How AG1 plans to become one of America's next great brands The critical role of CEOs and leadership in enabling creative brand building Unlocking the Creator Economy with Awin Did you know influencer marketing drives twice as many sales as display advertising, with a 37% higher retention rate? Awin helps brands harness this potential with tailored influencer management solutions that drive measurable results. Whether you're looking to grow your creator roster, foster long-term relationships, or track full-funnel performance, Awin’s expertise and platform integrations make it easy to scale campaigns and optimize impact. With partnerships across CreatorIQ, LTK, ShopMy, and more, brands gain access to powerful discovery tools and seamless tracking capabilities, ensuring transparency and efficiency at every stage. Here’s how brands can maximize their influencer marketing: Find the right creators – Access a diverse network of influencers, even in niche markets. Track performance with full transparency – Measure impact from awareness to conversions in real time. Incentivize influencers effectively – Commission-based rewards through affiliate links and coupon codes keep creators engaged. Blend influencer & affiliate marketing seamlessly – Awin’s integrations create a streamlined, results-driven approach Unlock the full potential of influencer marketing. Visit awin.link/adweek to start building high-impact partnerships today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
