CMO Corner: Page 2
Coverage of industry leaders from our journalists
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60% of CMOs to cut marketing analytics teams by 2023, Gartner predicts
A survey calls out inefficiencies in data-driving marketing, which has seen rising importance but effectiveness hampered by cognitive bias and cherry-picking.
By Sara Karlovitch • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Lowe’s chief marketing officer exits as company realigns structure
Marisa Thalberg joined the home improvement retailer from Taco Bell just prior to the pandemic upending nearly every aspect of consumers’ lives.
By Caroline Jansen • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Q&A
What PepsiCo’s $550M Celsius deal means for the energy drink brand
Celsius CEO John Fieldly detailed how the investment and distribution agreement will affect the energy drink’s marketing moving forward.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 22, 2022 -
Retail CMO budgets increased in 2022: Gartner
Although marketers are spending more on social media, overall budgets still haven't bounced back to pre-pandemic levels.
By Dani James • Aug. 17, 2022 -
Chili's names George Felix as new CMO
The executive previously held leadership roles at Pizza Hut, KFC and Tinder, with his latest appointment arriving at a time of rebuilding for Chili’s.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 20, 2022 -
Retrieved from Ben Rothstein/Prime Video on June 29, 2022
CMO of Amazon Prime Video, Studios exits at transitional moment for streaming
Ukonwa Ojo, who held the role for two years, is leaving as the platform readies itself for “Thursday Night Football,” a pricey “Lord of the Rings” show and more.
By Peter Adams • June 29, 2022 -
Q&A
Why Heineken is ramping up investment in consumer experiences
CMO Jonnie Cahill explained how the beer brand is partnering with Formula 1 and professional soccer as the value of in-person engagement grows.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 21, 2022 -
Column
Absolut mixes cocktail personalities in biggest campaign in over a decade
Pam Forbus, CMO of parent company Pernod Ricard North America, explains how the multiyear effort serves as a metaphor for a fraught global moment.
By Chris Kelly • June 6, 2022 -
Q&A
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's head to 'Jurassic World' as $500M brand transformation looms
Chief Brand Officer Chad Crawford details how the brands are leveraging digital content across Uber and Lyft vehicles, Snapchat, TikTok and Waze.
By Chris Kelly • May 26, 2022 -
CMOs 'sanguine' in face of inflation, global turmoil as budgets recover
Gartner’s latest survey of marketing chiefs identified a shift away from a square focus on digital, with offline media now commanding 44% of budgets.
By Peter Adams • May 24, 2022 -
J.C. Penney taps new marketing chief
John Aylward will help advance the retailer's omnichannel strategy and oversee marketing strategy, creative, visual merchandising and more.
By Daphne Howland • May 13, 2022 -
Female CMOs overtake male ones for the first time, report says
Tenure remained low in 2021 thanks, in part, to issues related to the pandemic combined with diversity efforts.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 10, 2022 -
Anheuser-Busch InBev appoints Marcel Marcondes as global CMO
The former president of the company's Beyond Beer division will bring a renewed focus to the brand's beer alternative options.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 22, 2022 -
Dunkin' CMO departs after 9 months
While Rafael Acevedo's tenure was short, changes overseen by the executive — including naming Anomaly creative AOR — could carry a lasting impact.
By Peter Adams • March 28, 2022 -
Arby's CMO dishes on Pusha T diss track
To launch a spicy fish sandwich, the QSR tapped the rapper to take shots at McDonald's and the Filet-O-Fish.
By Chris Kelly • March 22, 2022 -
Retrieved from Applebee's on February 08, 2022Q&A
Applebee's CMO on embracing everything from '80s nostalgia to metaverse buzz
Joel Yashinsky details how authenticity is at the heart of a new campaign that was created with Grey and is set to the theme from "Cheers."
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 14, 2022 -
Q&A
PepsiCo's in-house content studio head on preserving brand trust as demand soars
Saying no to projects isn't out of the question as Louis Arbetter tries to maintain quality while building out new capabilities in areas like social listening.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 20, 2021 -
General Mills names chief brand and disruptive growth officer after sunsetting CMO role
A change in marketing leadership speaks to a desire to more closely wed brand-building with innovation as the pandemic resets expectations.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 17, 2021 -
Opinion
CMOs must step away from the shiny objects
To solve the CMO tenure problem, marketers must stop blaming the CEO, start thinking about new frameworks and revisit the fundamentals, Boathouse's John Connors writes.
By John Connors • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Taco Bell appoints Jordan Brand CMO as global chief brand officer
Sean Tresvant will lead the chain's efforts to drive culture and create impact with a focus on omnichannel initiatives and digital customer touchpoints.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 3, 2021 -
Burger King's Ellie Doty is latest marketer to leave brand
The exit of the chain's first North American CMO comes as its parent company's growth lags behind that of competitors.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 5, 2021 -
KFC scores new CMO with Nintendo's Nick Chavez
With more than 11 years at Nintendo of America, the executive has deep industry knowledge that reflects the growing importance of gaming and digital to consumer-facing brands.
By Chantal Tode • Oct. 29, 2021 -
Deep Dive
At Advertising Week: Less fluff and increased candor around industry's uncertain future
Across four days in New York, marketers stepped out of their comfort zones with optimism that occasionally belied ongoing supply chain and engagement issues.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 26, 2021 -
Retrieved from General Motors on October 18, 2021
Cadillac's CMO on shifting brand strategy to address supply chain, cookie challenges
Melissa Grady said holiday ads would focus more on brand-building for the Lyriq, Cadillac's first EV, versus typical deals-oriented messaging.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Under Armour names first chief consumer officer as marketing chief plans exit
Massimo Baratto will take over the functions of the CMO in the new position, overseeing global marketing, e-commerce and retail.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 18, 2021