In a world where CMOs are expected to do more with less—drive revenue, prove impact, and keep pace with accelerating change—The Brand Builder’s Playbook is your guide to what actually works. In partnership with the team at BERA.ai, Jim Stengel, along with co-host Ryan Barker (Founder of BERA.ai), will explore how today’s top marketers are building resilient, revenue-driving brands—and how they’re reimagining the playbook in an era of AI, shifting consumer expectations, and constant disruption.
This 8-part series features co-host appearances from Lindsey Wehking (Nonfiction Research) and Cait Lamberton (Wharton School), as well as unfiltered conversations with senior marketing leaders behind some of the world’s most iconic brands. So if you’re tired of vague advice and want to know how great brands are actually built in 2025 and beyond—this is your playbook.
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Brand building or performance? TV or TikTok? Data or gut? Every marketer wrestles with how to spend smarter, not just more.
In the seventh episode of The Brand Builder’s Playbook, hosts Jim Stengel and Ryan Barker, along with guest co-host Kate Lamberton, dig into the art and science of the marketing mix. They explore how brands can cut waste, make every dollar work harder, and balance the short-term demand for results with the long-term need for brand strength
Joining the conversation is Damon Berger, Head of Consumer Digital Engagement at Gap Inc., who shares his perspective on building a culture that embraces both measurement and creativity. From MMM (marketing mix modeling) to cultural relevance, Damon breaks down how Gap is revitalizing iconic brands by staying true to their DNA while staying agile in a fast-changing market
The takeaway: when you put the consumer at the center, smart spending isn’t about choosing between brand and performance…it’s about making both work harder together.
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