David Labistour (MEC)

On this episode of Marketing Jam, Shaheed Devji talks to David Labistour, CEO of MEC, one of Canada's most recognizable brands. MEC is a retail co-op that sells outdoor and adventure gear exclusively to members. It is a revered brand that has a strong social following. But that hasn't always been the case. In fact, as recently as six years ago, MEC was at somewhat of a crossroads. That's where Shaheed and David begin their conversation. The two also talk about a recent debate surrounding gun control that resulted in crisis public relations from MEC; the need for authenticity in both P.R. and social media marketing; the importance of providing consumer value in marketing; and testing new marketing technologies before implementation. Find Jelly Marketing: Twitter - http://twitter.com/jellymarketing Facebook - http://facebook.com/jellymarketing Instagram - http://instagram.com/jellymarketing Website - http://jellymarketing.com Find Shaheed Devji: Website - http://shaheed.ca Facebook - http://facebook.com/shaheeddevjimedia Instagram - http://instagram.com/shaheeddevji Twitter - http://twitter.com/shaheeddevji YouTube - http://youtube.com/essdee86 Follow MEC: Website - http://mec.ca Twitter - http://twitter.com/mec Facebook - http://facebook.com/mec Instagram - http://instagram.com/mec YouTube - http://youtube.com/mecvideos Pinterest - http://pinterest.ca/mec Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy