Jim Stengel, former CMO of the largest marketer in the world (Procter & Gamble), and now small company entrepreneur sits down for intimate conversations with the most dynamic CMOs from all over the industry. This is not your typical marketing podcast, this is a unique look at the thought process and motivation of the CMO. Jim, who put purpose on the map gets in depth with each guest to reveal more about this pivotal role every brand seeks to fill. Through personal and revealing discussions Jim and his guests paint a picture of this demanding position that very few understand, yet affects the entire consumer experience.
The CMO Podcast is sponsored by Deloitte.
Jim's guest on The CMO Podcast for a special Valentine day edition is Michelle Peterson, the Chief Marketing Officer of Kendra Scott, the 23-year-old fashion lifestyle brand founded by Kendra Scott in Austin Texas. This is one unusual brand: it is guided by a three-pronged brand platform: family, fashion, and philanthropy. Its organization is 96% women, with a multigenerational consumer base. Along with organizing up to 25,000 love events a year. It has about 140 stores and is distributed in retailers like Nordstrom and Neiman Markus, and has an estimated value of roughly $1 billion.
Michelle has been CMO at Kendra Scott for about three years. She has overseen explosive growth in sales, new customers, and in her organization’s growth. Before Kendra Scott, Michelle spent 16 years in a variety of roles at General Mills, and then worked at LifeSpa, Intercontinental Hotels, and Pressed, the cold-pressed juice and plant-based treats company, where she was CMO. This is your reminder to order a necklace or ring for your love ones, and tune in for our Valentine conversation with the CMO of Kendra Scott!
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