#77: The Soul & Science of Marketing Innovation | Mark-Hans Richer, Global CMO & SVP of Direct Commerce at Fortune Brands Home & Security — Soul & Science: Fast Forward Your Marketing Mind
Soul & Science: Fast Forward Your Marketing Mind

#77: The Soul & Science of Marketing Innovation | Mark-Hans Richer, Global CMO & SVP of Direct Commerce at Fortune Brands Home & Security

September 9, 2024 · 35 min

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A 30-year marketing veteran explains how to keep big brands thinking like startups.

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In this episode

  • Why a startup mindset keeps established brands from going stale
  • How to defend unconventional creative ideas when stakeholders push back
  • When changing your strategy is the wrong move, even under pressure
  • What balancing business results with creative risk actually looks like

About this episode

In this episode of the Soul & Science Podcast, we explore balancing business results and creative innovation in global brand building with the Global Chief Marketing Officer, GM Direct Commerce at Fortune Brands Innovations, Mark-Hans Richer. With over 30 years of experience, Mark-Hans has built groundbreaking campaigns with companies such as Moen, Masterlock, Harley Davidson, and GMC. 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn: 
  • Why embracing a start-up mindset is so important to keep your brand fresh
  • How to defend out-of-the-box ideas from pushback
  • Why changing your strategy isn’t always the best course of action



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