Season Five of Brand Story explored what it really takes to build brands that resonate — not just perform — in a noisy, fast-changing world. In this highlight episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from the season—reflecting on what it takes to build brands people believe in, how marketers should think beyond surface-level metrics in a zero-click landscape, and what it means to lead creative work with intention.
When creativity hits a wall, what keeps you moving? For creative director and educator Brian Thibodeau, it’s curiosity, empathy, and a relentless drive to connect. In episode 98 of Brand Story, he and host Steve Gilman explore how art, teaching, and storytelling fuel a creative life and how empathy helps drive good design.
Here’s the truth about brand. It isn’t one-dimensional. The strongest brands create experiences across every sense, building memories that last long after a purchase. In episode 97 of Brand Story, Simon Hill, President, FutureBrand North America, shares how the best brands stand out in markets where products often look the same. We explore the frameworks FutureBrand uses to align leaders and global teams, how emotion tips decisions, and why consistency across every sense matters more than ever.
How do you stand out in a crowded market where products all look the same? By building a brand that’s authentic, consistent, and audience-first.
In episode 95 of Brand Story, we speak with Phyllis Rothschild, CMO of Pete & Gerry’s Organics, to explore how she helped turn a commodity into a mission-driven brand that people trust and stay loyal to. From redefining what loyalty really means to balancing creativity with consistency, this conversation highlights the marketing principles that make any brand stronger.
Discover how a brand and marketing assessment gives you clarity, direction, and real answers to what’s working, and what’s not, for your business.