CMO Corner: Page 3
Coverage of industry leaders from our journalists
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Adobe names former Intuit marketer as CMO to expand brand reach
The hire follows Adobe appointing Stagwell as global lead of creative campaigns and social content for its Digital Media business in October.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Why specialty cheese Alouette rebranded right before the holidays
For its 50th anniversary, the Savencia brand of French cheeses is introducing new packaging, sonic branding and its biggest campaign to date.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 27, 2024 -
How JCPenney’s ‘Really Big Deal Reveals’ campaign is faring so far
The retailer has been averaging 13% to 15% new customers each week during the campaign appearing during Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football.”
By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Q&A
Macy’s CMO on why telling a cohesive marketing story is crucial
With its Thanksgiving Day parade days away, Sharon Otterman explains how the retailer brought its gift guide to life in its holiday campaign.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 25, 2024 -
Q&A
Bose CMO on driving the brand’s cultural impact and the coming AI shakeout
Jim Mollica, Bose’s first global marketing chief, spoke with Marketing Dive about evolving the 60-year-old brand through more emotionally led marketing.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Merry and bright’: How marketers are evolving for ambitious holiday shoppers
Amid record spending intentions by shoppers, holiday marketing campaigns reflect more diverse media mixes and experiments with artificial intelligence.
By Jessica Deyo • Nov. 13, 2024 -
REI taps former Sephora, Williams-Sonoma exec for chief marketer
Abigail Jacobs will oversee all marketing functions at the outdoor retailer, which has struggled to return to profitability in recent years.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Keurig Dr Pepper taps new CMO to accelerate digital-first marketing
Drew Panayiotou, most recently of Pfizer, is tasked with embracing new technology and keeping up momentum for brands like Dr Pepper.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 12, 2024 -
Heineken USA names new CMO focused on brand building
Alison Payne, who succeeds longtime marketer Jonnie Cahill, previously revamped brands like Dos Equis and oversaw global beer offerings.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Papa Johns names new CMO to elevate data-driven creativity
Jenna Bromberg, previously director of core marketing at Pizza Hut, joins Papa Johns as it works to improve perceptions around value and loyalty experiences.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Q&A
Cracker Barrel’s new CMO on reconnecting a heritage brand to culture
Sarah Moore discussed changing Cracker Barrel’s approach to partnerships and prioritizing apps like TikTok to keep a finger on the consumer pulse.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Build-A-Bear appoints chief brand officer
Kim Utlaut will guide the company’s brand and communications strategy and spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024 -
McKinsey: CMOs feel unprepared as duties pile up
Marketers are handling a wider range of functions, including generative AI, but encountering barriers in relation to budgetary and structural support.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Columbia revamps creative strategy with new top marketer, agency
Matthew Sutton, previously of digital-first brands like The Black Tux, is tasked with bringing product strategy and marketing closer together.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Red Lobster appoints new CMO to usher in post-bankruptcy era
Nichole Robillard, who recently led a rebrand for Smokey Bones, was praised for her ability to blend creative and operational expertise.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Opinion
3 brands that understand Gen Alpha’s humor — and what they’re doing right
Sour Patch Kids, Crocs and Nutter Butter all tap into the meme-driven humor that the cohort loves, says Movers+Shakers’ CEO Evan Horowitz.
By Evan Horowitz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Starbucks appoints ex-Chipotle exec as first global chief brand officer
Tressie Lieberman joins the coffee chain as part of new CEO Brian Niccol’s marketing overhaul, which also includes a recent agency appointment.
By Chris Kelly • Updated Oct. 21, 2024 -
Top takeaways from Advertising Week 2024 marketers need to know
Leading marketers like PepsiCo Foods, Home Depot and Diageo tackled topics ranging from artificial intelligence to media networks at the annual confab.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Domino’s promotes brand chief to CMO to sharpen global strategy
Kate Trumbull, who helped revamp the chain’s loyalty program, is tasked with scaling its Hungry for MORE initiative to international markets.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 17, 2024 -
JCPenney’s holiday playbook: Deals, in-store experiences and Martha Stewart
The embattled department store is leaning into its already successful “Really Big Deal Reveals” campaign and bringing back a nostalgic giveaway.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Q&A
Nespresso’s marketing and sustainability maven on her dual role
Jessica Padula discussed acting like a luxury brand and how to navigate growing ESG backlash at Advertising Week New York.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Duracell CMO’s lessons for bringing low-interest brands into culture
Global Chief Marketing Officer Ramon Velutini explained how a TikTok comment led to a successful campaign around a reality show scandal.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Why Mountain Dew refreshed its visual identity for a new era of marketing
A new logo was designed by PepsiCo’s in-house team, which includes a mix of veterans and newcomers to both the brand and industry.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 9, 2024 -
5 ways marketers can master RCS for mobile messaging
Now that Apple has adopted Rich Communication Services, here’s how brands can prepare to use the business side of the messaging standard.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 3, 2024 -
JCPenney names Marisa Thalberg consulting CMO to bolster turnaround plan
The veteran marketer, most recently CMO of SeaWorld, describes the 122-year-old retailer as “ripe for reinvigoration.”
By Peter Adams • Oct. 2, 2024