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Frictionless Marketing

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Consumers increasingly demand more. And, traditional advertising tactics often cause friction throughout the customer journey. With /prompt., the leading earned-first creative marketing and communications agency, discover how emerging trends and innovative strategies are reshaping this new era.Inspired by his bestselling book "Friction Fatigue," /prompt.'s CEO, Paul Dyer, along with a rotating cast of agency leaders, host Frictionless Marketing, exploring how brand marketers and communication experts can deliver personalized, non-disruptive experiences at peak speed.Listen in for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and discussions on today's best-in-class marketing campaigns. Frictionless Marketing helps decision-makers like you prepare for a future in which the consumer rules, advertising is no longer the answer, and 'frictionless' frameworks are essential to building your brand.

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Episodes

  1. The Intersection of Sports Analytics and Baseball: A Conversation with Mike Petriello

    In this episode of the Frictionless Marketing podcast, host Lori Rubinson, Managing Partner at /prompt and WFAN Sports Talk Radio host, dives into the realm of sports analytics with MLB.com's Mike Petriello. Lori and Mike discuss the often misunderstood role of analytics in sports, especially...

  2. Frictionless Medicine: Revolutionizing Surgery: Dr. Nels Carroll on Robotics, Healthtech, and Patient-First Care

    In this installment of the Frictionless Medicine mini-series, host Geeta Patel interviews Dr. Nels Carroll, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Los Robles Health System. Dr. Carroll discusses his journey from educator to pioneer in robotic thoracic surgery, the role of marketing in…

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  3. Frictionless Medicine: From Code to Care—Dr. Vipan Nikore on Transforming Healthcare with Innovation and Empathy

    In this Frictionless Medicine bonus episode, you’ll hear from Vipan Nikore, a seasoned physician, technology innovator, and Chief Medical Director at TD Bank. Vipan shares his journey from being a software developer at IBM to his current roles in the medical and healthcare innovation fields. He...

  4. Leading Through Purpose A Conversation with Constellation Brands' Alex Wagner

    In this episode of Frictionless Marketing, host Paul Dyer interviews Alex Wagner, Vice President of Public Relations and Brand Experience at Constellation Brands. Alex discusses her extensive career journey, from starting in communications at USC Annenberg to leading global brand communications…

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  5. Frictionless Medicine: Decoding GLP-1s, Obesity, and Media Influence

    In this episode, Dr. Disha Narang joins the podcast to shed light on the significant advancements in GLP-1 medications, their impact on weight management and diabetes, and how media coverage plays a role in shaping public perception. Dr. Narang emphasizes the importance of evidence-based...

  6. Exploring Cultural Impact and Innovation in Skincare with Cetaphil's Jerome Brathwaite

    In this episode of Frictionless Marketing, we welcome Jerome Brathwaite, the Global Head of Brand Equity and Marketing for Cetaphil at Galderma. Jerome shares insights from his extensive experience in the beauty and skincare industry, highlighting his role in transforming Cetaphil into a global...

  7. Empowering Patients and Communicating Purpose: A Conversation with Amy Atwood

    In this episode of Frictionless Marketing, host Paul Dyer welcomes chats with Amy Atwood, Vice President of Regional Communication and Philanthropy at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. With over 25 years in corporate communications, Amy shares her journey, insights on the evolving pharmaceutical industry,...

  8. Inside-Out Communication: Engaging Employees First and Then Stakeholders

    In this episode of Frictionless Marketing, host Paul Dyer welcomes Tanya Wymer, Executive Director of Enterprise Communications at Biogen. Tanya shares her journey from a farming community in Ontario to becoming a leader in corporate communications. She discusses her accolades, such as the CEO...

  9. Addressing Health Equity with GSK's Sri Ramaswami: Salathiel's Inspiring Lupus Battle

    In this episode of Frictionless Marketing, host Paul Dyer sits down with Sri Ramaswami, Vice President of US Pharmaceuticals Communications for GSK, to discuss the challenges faced by individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly lupus. The conversation centers around the moving story of...

  10. Trista Morrison, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Voyager Therapeutics

    We're excited to have Trista Morrison, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Voyager Therapeutics, on our show today. Trista is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive advisor with over two decades of experience in corporate affairs and stakeholder management. Her career...

  11. Siemens AG Chief Communications Officer, Lynette Jackson

    We're pleased to welcome Lynette Jackson, Chief Communications Officer at Siemens AG, to the show. Lynette is an experienced communication professional with a rich history in the industry, including roles at HSBC, David Clarke Associates, TRW Automotive, ABB, and Delphi Technologies. At Siemens,...

  12. Linda Zink, CMO of The Simply Good Foods Company

    Today, we're excited to chat with Linda Zink, the Chief Marketing Officer at The Simply Good Foods Company. Linda's illustrious career in the food and nutrition space includes influential roles at Atkins Nutritionals and Quest Nutrition, both of which are now part of Simply Good Foods. Before...

  13. Horizon Therapeutics Former EVP Corporate Affairs and CCO, Geoff Curtis

    Today, we’re thrilled to speak with Geoff Curtis, the former Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer at Horizon Therapeutics. Before his impactful tenure at Horizon, Geoff was a senior vice president at Edelman Public Relations, leading media strategy and...

  14. Addressing Patient Needs in a Consumerized Landscape with Neurocrine Director of Brand Marketing, Brooke McCausland

    Today, we're delighted to speak with Brooke McCausland, Director of Brand Marketing at Neurocrine Biosciences. Before joining Neurocrine, Brooke served as senior manager of medical aesthetics at Allergan. Brooke's journey, however, is pretty unique as it intersects the worlds of education and...

  15. Unlocking the Epigenome with Tune Therapeutics Director of Communications Glenn Murphy

    Glenn Murphy is the Director of Communications at Tune Therapeutics, a company that's seriously pushing the envelope in medical innovation with its focus on epigenetics. Tune Therapeutics is revolutionizing gene therapy by using targeted epigenetic modulation to fine-tune gene expression. If…

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  16. Bridging the Gap Unleashing PR-Led DTC Strategy in a Consumerized Pharma Landscape with Lippe Taylor CEO, Paul Dyer

    In today's episode, we have a presentation from our CEO, Paul Dyer, which provides insight into Lippe Taylor's unique approach to earned-first healthcare marketing. As the media landscape pivots from traditional editorial teams towards prosumer content creators, the communications function within...

  17. iHeart Media CCO, Wendy Goldberg

    Today we’re sitting down with Wendy Goldberg, Chief Communications Officer at iHeartMedia. Wendy's professional journey led her to key marketing roles within various companies, including AOL/Time Warner, Six Flags, and Hearst. In today's interview, we'll dive into Wendy's multifaceted career,...

  18. ULTRAGENYX’s Carolyn Wang on Rare Disease & Nurturing Patient Communities

    Welcome to today's episode, where we're joined by Carolyn Wang, the SVP of Global Corporate Communications at Ultragenyx. With a rich background in life sciences that began at Elan Pharmaceuticals, Carolyn has been a key player in WCG's growth and has led BrewLife, a multi-million dollar agency....

  19. Leading with Purpose featuring RADIO SYSTEMS CEO, Rob Candelino

    Today we're excited to welcome Rob Candelino, the CEO of Radio Systems Corporation, the world's largest dog and cat product supplier with brands like PetSafe, Invisible Fence, Kurgo, SportDOG, and Premier Pet. A member of the Advertising Hall of Fame, Rob is renowned for his focus on…

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  20. How AARP is Championing the 50+ Market with Martha Boudreau

    Today, we're thrilled to have Martha Boudreau, AARP's Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, joining us for a fascinating conversation. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people aged 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, with a strong focus on...

  21. Fueling Creativity Through AI with ADOBE's CCO, Stacy Martinet

    Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Stacy Martinet, the Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Chief Communications Officer at Adobe. With a career spanning across media and marketing, Stacy has had an incredible journey, from her time at The New York Times, where she was part of the team…

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  22. Leading with Purpose A Conversation with Laura Lane, UPS's Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer

    Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Laura Lane, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer at UPS. Laura is a highly accomplished leader with a storied career that has spanned both the public and private sectors. She has served in roles at Citigroup,...

  23. HEINEKEN's Chief Transformation Officer, Stacey Tank

    We are thrilled to have Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken, in the house today! With a globe-spanning career, including stints in countries like Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Germany, England, France, and Amsterdam, Stacey has held senior positions at leading companies like General...

  24. DELL’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Jennifer 'JJ' Davis

    We are thrilled to have Jennifer Davis, the Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Dell Technologies on the show today. Jennifer, also known as JJ, has spent over 20 years at Dell collectively and currently oversees all aspects of Global Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility.…

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  25. COCA-COLA's SVP, Chief Communications, Sustainability, and Strategic Partnerships Officer, Beatriz Perez

    Today, we have Beatriz Perez: Senior Vice President and Chief Communications, Sustainability, and Strategic Partnerships Officer for The Coca-Cola Company. Bea is responsible for managing Coke's commitments to ESG as well as global, external, and internal communications, digital media strategy…

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  26. WHITE CASTLE CMO, Lynn Blashford

    Lynn Blashford is the Chief Marketing Officer of White Castle, a company she has been with for over a decade. Despite being over 100 years old, White Castle has remained relevant in popular culture. The brand is known for its fun and originality, with collaborations with the Wu-Tang Clan, selling...

  27. PRUDENTIAL SVP & CCO, Alan Sexton

    Alan Sexton is the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Prudential Financial, where he's responsible for leveraging the company’s outcomes-focused Communications to generate competitive advantages for Prudential while protecting and enhancing the company’s reputation around…

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  28. TRAVELER’S INC. EVP Marketing, CCO & CMO, Lisa Caputo

    Lisa Caputo is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for The Travelers Companies, Inc., where she's been since 2011. Lisa held previous positions at Citigroup and spent over ten years in the public sector, serving as Deputy Assistant to President Clinton and...

  29. KIA VP of Marketing, Russell Wager

    Russell Wager is the VP of Marketing at Kia America where he oversees all of the company’s marketing & communications, including the marketing operations, customer journey, and public relations areas. Russell joined Kia in July 2019 after previous positions at Mazda, DDB, and TBWA Chiat Day among...

  30. CAMPARI’s Head of Marketing, Andrea Sengara

    Andrea Sengara is the head of marketing at Campari America. Andrea joined Campari in 2020 after over two decades of experience within the alcohol beverage industry, including senior leadership roles across Diageo, Combs Enterprises, and, most recently, Moet Hennessey LVMH. Today, Andrea oversees...

  31. IBM’s CCO & SVP of Marketing and Communications, Jonathan Adashek

    Jonathan Adashek is the Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at IBM. Before joining IBM, Jonathan was at Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance in Paris, as well as Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, Japan, and prior to that had stints at Microsoft and...

  32. FORD CCO, Mark Truby on 21st-Century Brand Storytelling

    Mark Truby is chief communications officer at the Ford Motor Company where he leads all global communications and public relations activities. This includes building the company’s reputation globally and helping to lead communications that reach Ford’s external and internal audiences, including...

  33. ORGANON CCO, Wendy Lund on Merging Passion and Purpose with Your Career

    Wendy Lund is a women’s health advocate, adviser, and activist with more than 30 years of experience in marketing and communications. After working at Planned Parenthood, the National League of Nursing, and some of the country’s leading healthcare communications firms, Wendy joined Organon, the...

  34. MCDONALD’S CCO, Michael Gonda on Why Legacy Brands Must Fight Harder for Relevance

    Michael Gonda is the Chief Communications Officer of McDonald's, a position he's held for the past 8 months. Michael is responsible for setting integrated communications strategies that advance the message of the brand and drive business impact in more than 100 markets around the world. He…

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  35. UNITED AIRLINES Head of Advertising & Social Media, Maggie Schmerin on Mindshare vs Marketshare

    Maggie Schmerin leads the global advertising and social media team at United Airlines where she's been for over five years. Her previous experience includes multiple years at Edelman where she worked on such brands as BlackBerry, Shell, Kellogg’s, Mars, Proctor & Gamble and Samsung among others....

  36. MOLSON COORS CCO Adam Collins on Brand Rivalries, Profitable ESG, and Launching the First Superbowl Ad in the Metaverse

    Adam Collins is the Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer at Molson Coors. In years prior, Adam spent four years working for the office of Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and was the Communications Director for the Chicago Police department. In this wide-ranging conversation with Lippe Taylor…

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  37. INSPIRE BRANDS CCO, Chris Fuller on Managing Multiple Brands, Modern Approaches to CSG, and Why Empathy is the Silver Bullet for Resilient Cultures

    Chris Fuller is the Chief Communications Officer of Inspire Brands whose portfolio includes Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Rusty Taco, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants. Chris’ prior experiences include stints at Yum! Brands and Pizza Hut as well as an early...

  38. PERNOD RICARD CMO, Pam Forbus on the Benefits of Being a Market Maker vs. a Marketer

    Pam Forbus is the Chief Marketing Officer of Pernod Ricard North America, a role she has held since July 2020. In her role, she oversees the marketing strategy for Absolut, Jameson, Malibu, Avion, and multiple other spirits, wines, and champagnes. Before joining Pernod Ricard, Pam worked for Walt...

  39. Land O’Lakes CCO Kim Olson on Executive Female Leadership and Sustainability

    Kim Olson is Chief Communications Officer at Land O'Lakes, one of America’s leading marketers of dairy-based food products for consumers, foodservice professionals, and food manufacturers. Land O'Lakes also offers local cooperatives and agricultural producers across the nation an extensive line…

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  40. GETTY IMAGES' CMO & Chief Product Officer, Gene Foca and Grant Farhall

    Grant Farhall has been with Getty Images for 10 years, the last two as chief product officer. Earlier, he worked for Rogers Communications as a broadcaster/newsroom assistant at radio station CFFR. Before that, Grant was a studio manager for Evolvs Media Inc. Gene Foca has been with Getty Images...

  41. DICK’S Sporting Goods CCO Peter Land

    Peter Land has been with DICK’S Sporting Goods since mid-2020, where he currently serves as their Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer. He is also an adjunct professor at the New York University Stern School of Business, a position he has held since 1998. Prior to joining the team at...

  42. Goodyear CCO, Laura Duda on Purpose, Unexpected Partnerships, and Talking the Talk before Walking the Walk

    Laura Duda is senior vice president and chief communications officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where she leads all internal and external communications globally for Goodyear, including public and media relations, employee communications, corporate reputation management, philanthropy,...

  43. Wendy’s Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, Liliana Esposito, on Maintaining a Winning Edge in Social

    Liliana Esposito is the Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at The Wendy's Company where she guides public affairs and communications to build and protect the company’s reputation. Liliana has spent nearly 15 years leading communications for consumer packaged goods, beverage and...

  44. UNITED CCO, Josh Earnest on Lessons Learned as Obama’s Press Secretary

    Josh Earnest is the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer for United Airlines, a position he’s held since 2018. In the past, Josh served as the 29th White House press secretary under President Barack Obama, an experience which was extremely formidable for his approach to...

  45. PFIZER’s Sally Susman on Adaptability and Taking the Leap into Social Media with Pharma

    “There have been times when my team has proposed something, and I say, ‘Let's do it,’ and then we get blow-back very swiftly. Do you know what we do? We take it down, and we move on. You can't succeed in this realm if you're not willing to fail in this realm.” Sally Susman is the EVP & Chief...

  46. Trust is Core Competency with SC JOHNSON CCO Alan VanderMolen

    After a 30-year agency career that included notable stints with Edelman and WE Communications, Alan VanderMolen was named Chief Communications Officer at CPG giant SC Johnson last year. Alan oversees both internal and external communications at SC Johnson, reporting to CEO Fisk Johnson. In this...

  47. Mondelēz CCO, Russ Dyer on Oreo’s Real-Time Content Engine, Inventing Your Own ESG Best Practices, and the Importance of Having a Hunger for Networking

    Russell Dyer is the VP & Chief of Communications and Government Affairs at Mondelēz International. At Mondelēz, Russ is responsible for overseeing all external and internal communications as well as government affairs for Mondelēz International, a Fortune 150 and the global leader in snacking.…

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  48. Galderma VP & GM, June Risser

    “COVID-19 has impacted so many people around the world, and people really are the heart of my leadership and have been the number one priority through the pandemic. It is important to have great brands and great products and great pipeline, but people make the business.” June Lee Risser is Vice...

  49. LEVI’S Global Brand President, Jen Sey

    Jen Sey is the global brand president at Levi Strauss & Co., where she is responsible for marketing, design, merchandising, and brand experience. Jen has been with Levi Strauss & Co. for more than 20 years, holding a variety of leadership positions within the Marketing, Strategy, and Ecommerce...

  50. GODIVA CMO, John Galloway on Bringing Sweetness to 2020

    John Galloway is chief marketing and innovation officer for Godiva Chocolatier, the 95-year-old Belgian maker of premium chocolate. He joined the company in 2018 after nearly 30 years in marketing, including substantial stints at Pepsi and Hard Rock. John came to Godiva from a position as CEO of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Consumers increasingly demand more. And, traditional advertising tactics often cause friction throughout the customer journey. With /prompt., the leading earned-first creative marketing and communications agency, discover how emerging trends and innovative strategies are reshaping this new era.Inspired by his bestselling book "Friction Fatigue," /prompt.'s CEO, Paul Dyer, along with a rotating cast of agency leaders, host Frictionless Marketing, exploring how brand marketers and communication experts can deliver personalized, non-disruptive experiences at peak speed.Listen in for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and discussions on today's best-in-class marketing campaigns. Frictionless Marketing helps decision-makers like you prepare for a future in which the consumer rules, advertising is no longer the answer, and 'frictionless' frameworks are essential to building your brand.

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