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The Marketing Brief
by Brian Aucoin
Join host Brian Aucoin, a 25-year veteran of marketing and media. He's worked with premier brands: XBox, Mattel, Campbell's Soup, Moonbug, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Disney, Protect our Winters and goodr. The Marketing Brief is a short-form podcast for CMOs, founders and growth leaders navigating the AI-powered, value-conscious economy. Each episode explores the systems, consumer tensions and cultural shifts shaping marketing in 2026. We seek practical and strategic conversations that elevate the voices of industry experts.
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Rob & Brian Discuss AI Everything, Marketing as Part of Design and the Power of Community (S1 E15)
Rob Simon, an industry expert with a background in startup design and AI, discusses the intersection of design, marketing, and community building. He emphasizes the importance of authentic conversations, user-centric design, and the evolving role of AI in marketing. Rob also shares his excitement for the future of AI design and the impact of community engagement on brand success.TakeawaysUser-Centric DesignCommunity Engagement
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Errol & Brian Open Up on the Current Job Market and How to Navigate Unemployment
The conversation covers Errol Firestone's career background, challenges in navigating unemployment, economic factors affecting the job market, the impact of AI on the industry, coping with unemployment challenges, and the seasonality of hiring and job market dynamics.TakeawaysChallenges in the job marketImpact of AI on the industry
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Mama J (Johnnie Lloyd) & Brian Discuss Mindset, Authenticity and How to Show Up With Value (S1 E13)
In this episode, Mama J (Johnnie Lloyd -MindsetMAVEN) discusses the importance of authenticity and identity first. She shares insights on navigating authenticity in the workplace, helping young people find their authentic selves, and the impact of AI on authentic interactions. The conversation highlights the power of authenticity and the journey to self-identity.TakeawaysThe power of authenticityNavigating authenticity in the workplace
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John & Brian Discuss AI in the Workplace & Measuring Workplace Culture (S1 E12)
The conversation covers the topics of AI in talent management, measuring company culture, personal use of AI, and exciting aspects of life. John Betancourt, CEO of Human Intelligence, shares insights on the impact of AI and the measurement of company culture. He also discusses his personal use of AI and shares his excitement about various aspects of life.TakeawaysAI in Talent ManagementMeasuring Company Culture
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Izzy, Eli & Brian Discuss the Activation Space and the Power in Bringing People Together (S1 E11)
The conversation covers the origin story of Vagabonds, their approach to creating immersive environments, the shift to a conversation economy, and the importance of authenticity and culture building. Key takeaways include the focus on immersive environments and the shift to a conversation economy in marketing.
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Sarah & Brian Talk Ecosystem-Building, Community and Consumers IRL (S1 E10)
Sarah Knapp, an ecosystem builder, discusses the importance of community for brands and the value of long-term community activation. She shares insights on consumer trends, the regional specificity of community motivations, and the ongoing conversation about community as a trend. TakeawaysLong-term community activation is essential for brands to build a deep and impactful association with shared values.Consumer motivations for seeking community are regionally specific and influenced by factors such as city living and outdoor interests.The ongoing conversation about community as a trend raises questions about the long-term willingness of consumers to pay for community experiences.
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Sydney & Brian Talk Marketing Systems, Segmentation and Community-Based Marketing (S1 E9)
Sydney Boyd, founder of Die Hard, Inc., discusses the evolution of marketing systems, challenges in event marketing, the role of AI tools, the concept of a marketing operating system, fan-based marketing, community building, and exciting developments in the field.TakeawaysEvolution of marketing systemsChallenges in event marketing
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Rich & Brian Throw Back to “TV is King" Era, Drop Names and Relate Forward to Streaming (S1 E8)
The conversation covers the evolution of the media landscape, advertising trends, and the impact of television advertising. It also delves into the aspirational place for marketers, cross-platform marketing, and innovative marketing strategies. TakeawaysMedia landscape evolutionAdvertising trends
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Kelly & Brian Cover Career Coaching, AI Adoption and Moving Communities to Advocacy (S1 E7)
The conversation covers the challenges of AI adoption and the impact of AI on industry and education. It also delves into the evolution of the marketing industry, the use of AI as a leverage tool, and its role in community building and brand alignment. Additionally, it explores the concept of conversation economy and the excitement about giving back and community building.TakeawaysAI adoption challengesCommunity building in marketing
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Mark & Brian Go Deep on AI Adoption and The Iterative Process (S1 E6)
Mark Phelan, CEO of Projxon, discusses AI adoption, culture, and integration within the business environment. He shares insights on Gemini and Notebook LM, emphasizing the importance of an iterative production process and collaboration. TakeawaysAI adoption starts with cultureIntegration of AI tools within the Google WorkspaceThe Michelin method emphasizes an iterative production process
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Jamie & Brian Discuss Autonomy and People in the Workplace (S1 E5)
The conversation covers topics such as delegation intelligence, the founder's trap, building systems, autonomy, leadership, culture, authenticity, long-lasting relationships, understanding and motivating employeesTakeawaysDelegation is a superpowerBuilding systems and autonomy
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Ben & Brian Explore a Sales AE's Perspective on AI Adoption (S1 E4)
Ben Kieswetter, a new Account Executive (AE) at Outside, discusses his background, role, and the impact of AI on sales and marketing. He shares insights on effective outreach, authentic communication, and his excitement about his new role and lifestyle. TakeawaysEffective outreach requires authenticity and relevance.Understanding the audience is crucial for successful marketing and sales.
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Jacob & Brian Talk About Community, Events and AI Adoption (S1 E3)
The conversation with Jacob Zucker covers the topics of community and events in 2026, the impact of AI on marketing, entry-level positions, and human involvement, as well as Jacob's personal passion for travel and hospitality. The discussion provides insights into the evolving landscape of marketing and the challenges and opportunities it presents.TakeawaysCommunity and events in 2026Impact of AI on marketing and entry-level positions
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Sylvie & Brian Tackle Authenticity in Marketing (S1 E2)
The conversation with Sylvie Schnaier covers the importance of authenticity in marketing, the concept of marketing as a conversation, and the possible future of online shopping experiences. TakeawaysAuthenticity is keyMarketing as a conversation
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Reha & Brian Talk AI in the Creative Process (S1 E1)
Reha Baydar, an expert in entertainment marketing, discusses the impact of AI on creative and the adoption of AI in creative workflows. He also shares insights on client demand for AI in marketing, the importance of creative fidelity in AI, and his overall excitement about product development in AI.TakeawaysAI's impact on marketing and creative workflowsClient demand for AI in marketingChapters00:00 Introduction to Entertainment Marketing09:03 AI Adoption in Creative Workflows15:03 AI and Creative Fidelity
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join host Brian Aucoin, a 25-year veteran of marketing and media. He's worked with premier brands: XBox, Mattel, Campbell's Soup, Moonbug, Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Disney, Protect our Winters and goodr. The Marketing Brief is a short-form podcast for CMOs, founders and growth leaders navigating the AI-powered, value-conscious economy. Each episode explores the systems, consumer tensions and cultural shifts shaping marketing in 2026. We seek practical and strategic conversations that elevate the voices of industry experts.
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