Ever see a new product in a store and say, wow, I wish I would have thought of that? What does it really take to create a great marketing campaign, or why do some companies just do things better than others? Sure, there are times when all the stars align to create an overnight sensation, but typically nothing takes the market by storm without research, planning, and professionals with a road map to making it all happen. So, let’s Brandstorm.
RECENT EPISODES
Episode 42: The Benefits of a Corporate Wellness Program with Kristin Markey
We’ve all heard about corporate wellness programs, and while we are intrigued by them, only 24 percent of employees who have been offered one actually participate in them. On this episode of Brandstorm, we talk to Kristin Markey, founder of Nest Health Connections. Based in Colorado, Kristin and her staff provide a wholistic approach to creating healthy cultures within the workplace.
Episode 41: How Becoming An Author Can Enhance Your Brand with David Konkol
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome David Konkol, president of Konkol Custom Homes & Remodeling, LLC. As the author of the book Building Your Dream Home: What You Need To Know, David provides tips on how becoming a published author can enhance your brand.
Episode 40: Social PR Secrets with Lisa Buyer
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome Lisa Buyer, the founder of social PR agency The Buyer Group and the author of Social PR Secrets: How to Optimize, Socialize, and Publicize Your Brand. Lisa discusses how brands can best align their digital presence and how being an early adapter to the internet and social media has made her an industry thought leader in her space.
Episode 39: Brandstorm Talks with “The LinkedIn Lady”
So, you’re on LinkedIn. Now what? On today’s episode of Brandstorm, Consultant, Trainer, Speaker and Job Search Mentor Sue Gresham discusses how business owners, entrepreneurs and those seeking employment can use LinkedIn to build their personal brand, expand their reach, increase sales and find new opportunities.
Episode 38: Executive Programs at UWM’s Lubar School of Business
On this week’s episode of Brandstorm, we discuss taking business professionals to the next level. Nathan Bares describes the Executive Programs offered at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and its goal of making high potential managers within the business community better at what they do.
Episode 37: Marketing vs. Advertising with Nisha Gupta at NGenuity
The terms “marketing” and “advertising” have become somewhat synonymous over the years, often referred to as one and the same. On this week’s “Brandstorm,” we clear up any ambiguity with Nisha Gupta, an outsourced executive with more than 20 years of experience in B2B marketing.
Episode 36: Corporate Giving with Neil Willenson of Kapco, Inc.
On this edition of Brandstorm, Dan Trzinski and Nancy Christopher talk about how to set up the charitable arm of a corporation with Neil Willenson, VP of Community Relations and co-founder of Hometown Heroes and Camp Reunite for Kapco Metal Stamping.
Episode 35: Elmer Moore of Scale Up Milwaukee
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome Elmer Moore, executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee. Elmer discusses his organization’s powerful platform for business growth and how they plan to meet their goal of adding $1 billion in revenue to the community by the year 2020.
Episode 34: How to Recruit Top Talent with JP Burkwald of Element6
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome JP Burkwald, co-founder and vice president of business development at Element6 Talent. JP discusses how their team finds great employment candidates in a currently shallow talent pool, and what companies can do to create an attractive culture for its future hires.
Episode 33: Jason McDevitt and Kirk Havens from GreenOps Ammo
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome Jason McDevitt and Kirk Havens from GreenOps Ammo. Jason and Kirk discuss the journey of bringing their biodegradable shotgun wads to market, and how both hunters and environmentalists are in favor of their mission.
RECENT EPISODES
Episode 42: The Benefits of a Corporate Wellness Program with Kristin Markey
We’ve all heard about corporate wellness programs, and while we are intrigued by them, only 24 percent of employees who have been offered one actually participate in them. On this episode of Brandstorm, we talk to Kristin Markey, founder of Nest Health Connections. Based in Colorado, Kristin and her staff provide a wholistic approach to creating healthy cultures within the workplace.
Episode 41: How Becoming An Author Can Enhance Your Brand with David Konkol
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome David Konkol, president of Konkol Custom Homes & Remodeling, LLC. As the author of the book Building Your Dream Home: What You Need To Know, David provides tips on how becoming a published author can enhance your brand.
Episode 40: Social PR Secrets with Lisa Buyer
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome Lisa Buyer, the founder of social PR agency The Buyer Group and the author of Social PR Secrets: How to Optimize, Socialize, and Publicize Your Brand. Lisa discusses how brands can best align their digital presence and how being an early adapter to the internet and social media has made her an industry thought leader in her space.
Episode 39: Brandstorm Talks with “The LinkedIn Lady”
So, you’re on LinkedIn. Now what? On today’s episode of Brandstorm, Consultant, Trainer, Speaker and Job Search Mentor Sue Gresham discusses how business owners, entrepreneurs and those seeking employment can use LinkedIn to build their personal brand, expand their reach, increase sales and find new opportunities.
Episode 38: Executive Programs at UWM’s Lubar School of Business
On this week’s episode of Brandstorm, we discuss taking business professionals to the next level. Nathan Bares describes the Executive Programs offered at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and its goal of making high potential managers within the business community better at what they do.
Episode 37: Marketing vs. Advertising with Nisha Gupta at NGenuity
The terms “marketing” and “advertising” have become somewhat synonymous over the years, often referred to as one and the same. On this week’s “Brandstorm,” we clear up any ambiguity with Nisha Gupta, an outsourced executive with more than 20 years of experience in B2B marketing.
Episode 36: Corporate Giving with Neil Willenson of Kapco, Inc.
On this edition of Brandstorm, Dan Trzinski and Nancy Christopher talk about how to set up the charitable arm of a corporation with Neil Willenson, VP of Community Relations and co-founder of Hometown Heroes and Camp Reunite for Kapco Metal Stamping.
Episode 35: Elmer Moore of Scale Up Milwaukee
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome Elmer Moore, executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee. Elmer discusses his organization’s powerful platform for business growth and how they plan to meet their goal of adding $1 billion in revenue to the community by the year 2020.
Episode 34: How to Recruit Top Talent with JP Burkwald of Element6
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome JP Burkwald, co-founder and vice president of business development at Element6 Talent. JP discusses how their team finds great employment candidates in a currently shallow talent pool, and what companies can do to create an attractive culture for its future hires.
Episode 33: Jason McDevitt and Kirk Havens from GreenOps Ammo
On today’s episode of Brandstorm, we welcome Jason McDevitt and Kirk Havens from GreenOps Ammo. Jason and Kirk discuss the journey of bringing their biodegradable shotgun wads to market, and how both hunters and environmentalists are in favor of their mission.