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Podcast · 94 episodes

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by Steve Olenski · English

The CMO Whisperer, hosted by former Forbes writer Steve Olenski, is a curated executive platform and marketing leadership podcast where CMOs, brand leaders, and senior operators share candid insights on leadership, brand strategy, and growth. Spanning business, sports, and media, it goes beyond marketing to reveal how top leaders make decisions and perform at the highest levels.

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Turning Public Spaces Into Brand Stages with Anna BagerTurning Public Spaces Into Brand Stages with Anna Bager5 Sep 2025 · 33 min
Andrea Brimmer on Disrupting Finance and Championing Women’s SportsAndrea Brimmer, Chief Marketing and PR Officer at Ally Financial29 Aug 2025 · 31 min
Brian Kotlyar Explains What’s Hype vs Reality in AI MarketingIn this episode, Steve Olenski interviews Brian Kotlyar, a seasoned marketing professional with over 20 years of experience at companies like Intercom, Sprinklr, and New Relic.22 Aug 2025 · 29 min
Leadership Without Assholes Allowed — Shelley ZalisLeadership Without Assholes Allowed — Shelley Zalis15 Aug 2025 · 33 min
Creativity as a Life Skill: Crayola CMO Vicky Lozano Breaks the MythIn this episode of *The CMO Whisperer*, host Steve Olenski interviews Vicky Lozano, the Chief Marketing Officer of Crayola.8 Aug 2025 · 32 min
Eric Williamson on Fixing the B2B Branding Blind SpotEric Williamson on Fixing the B2B Branding Blind Spot1 Aug 2025 · 29 min
Eliot Hamlisch Is Turning Train Passengers into Guests — Here’s HowSteve Olenski, former Forbes writer and marketing expert.29 Jul 2025 · 32 min
Cracking the Code of Customer Experience with Dave EdelmanIn this episode of *The CMO Whisperer*, host Steve Olenski welcomes back Dave Edelman, a notable thought leader in marketing and customer experience.20 Jun 2025 · 34 min
Redefining the CMO Pipeline with Jennifer RenaudIn this episode of *The CMO Whisperer*, hosted by Steve Olenski, the guest is Jennifer Renaud, CEO of Coolhouse Botanics.6 Jun 2025 · 33 min
From McDonald’s to ADT: DeLu Jackson on Brand Transformation and TrustDeLu Jackson, EVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at ADT30 May 2025 · 29 min
Evan Day Breaks Down the Neuroscience Behind Fear-Based MarketingEvan Day, VP of Digital Marketing at BriteCap Financial and Ph.D. candidate in psychology focusing on neuroscience.23 May 2025 · 29 min
Create the Demand to Collect the Demand: Jenny Wall on Marketing That Moves PeopleFormer Forbes writer, marketing practitioner, ad agency veteran.16 May 2025 · 34 min
Lead with Heart, Scale with AI: Bruce Hershey on Modern MarketingCMO with extensive experience in Fortune 500 companies, startups, and small businesses.9 May 2025 · 29 min
Marketing Only Matters When It WorksSteve Olenski, a former Forbes writer with extensive experience in marketing, journalism, and the ad agency world.2 May 2025 · 31 min
From Data to Trust: Tory Pachis on Mastering CRMTory Pachis, CMO of Amica Mutual Insurance Company25 Apr 2025 · 29 min
Think Human in the Age of AI with Doug ZarkinDoug Zarkin, Chief Brand Officer at NPC Brands18 Apr 2025 · 27 min
From Cultural Roots to Creative Futures: Lessons with Daniel CherryIn this episode of *The CMO Whisperer*, hosted by Steve Olenski, the guest is Daniel Cherry III, an award-winning marketer and brand innovator.11 Apr 2025 · 31 min
Where Data Meets the Forecast: Randi Stipes on Storytelling at The Weather CompanyFormer Forbes writer, marketing practitioner, ad agency veteran, journalist.4 Apr 2025 · 34 min
Inside a Brand Strategist’s Mind with Brian IrvingInside a Brand Strategist’s Mind with Brian Irving28 Mar 2025 · 26 min
The Power of Brand Reinvention with Christy Hoskins from La-Z-BoyIn this episode of *The CMO Whisperer*, hosted by Steve Olenski, the guest is Christy Hoskins, the VP and CMO of La-Z-Boy.21 Mar 2025 · 34 min
Marketing Mayhem & AI Magic with Steve RotterIn this episode of The CMO Whisperer, host Steve Olenski interviews Steve Rotter, CMO of DeepL, a language AI platform.14 Mar 2025 · 28 min
From Invisible Problem to Must-Have Solution : Melton Littlepage, CMO, 1PasswordFrom Invisible Problem to Must-Have Solution7 Mar 2025 · 34 min