Shaping Strategy Through Stellar Customer Connections with Erica Ballard of bitewell

40m · StrategyCast · 09 Apr 06:00

Discover the secret to fortifying businesses with ethical marketing practices and genuine customer connections. Gain wisdom on fostering open dialogue, leveraging research power, and integrating market savvy with strategy. Watch now, fuel growth, and chart a path to triumph with integrity!

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==Let's Break It Down==

09:41 Marketers drive business strategy with customer insights.
13:25 Overconfidence in lack of competition leads to apathy.
15:07 Food marketed as weight loss, not health.
20:22 Emphasizing the need for structure in communication.
21:09 Strategists tend to ask probing questions.
25:08 Navigating brand awareness and data-driven decisions.
31:00 Authenticity and ethics are crucial in branding.
34:38 Therapy, meditation, somatic healing for personal growth.
35:26 CEOs need to embrace feedback for success.

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