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Brands, Beats & Bytes

Brand Positioning Doctors

Interesting people, insightful points of view and incredible stories on what’s popping and not popping in marketing, tech, and culture you can use to win immediately. Brands, Beats and Bytes boldly stands at the intersection of brand, tech and culture. DC and Larry are fascinated with stories and people behind some of the best marketing in the business. No matter how dope your product, if your marketing sucks your company may suck too. #dontsuck

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92:17

Album 8 Track 6 - Step Up. Speak Up. Move Up....

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/02/26

Album 8 Track 6 - Step Up. Speak Up. Move Up. w/Shawna HausmanBrand Nerds, get ready to take some serious notes! On this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman sit down with retail and digital marketing powerhouse Shawna Hausman. From her scrappy early days in the Gap Inc. universe to driving a massive 300% sales increase as CMO of FSA Store, Shawna has built an incredible career by stepping up, speaking out, and never letting fear dictate her next

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80:58

Album 8 Track 5 - Marketing with Insights,...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/02/19

Album 8 Track 5 - Marketing with Insights, Differentiation, and Belonging w/Seth MatlinsThe Brand Nerds are back with another edition of Brands, Beats and Bytes, and this one is a masterclass in brand building! Hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry "LT" Taman are joined by award-winning marketer and thought leader Seth Matlins (affectionately known to DC as "Jimmy").Dubbed the "Sage of Scarcity" for the episode, Seth helps DC and LT break down some of the most iconic marketing deals in

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80:50

Album 8 Track 4 - What's Poppin? Super Bowl LX:...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/02/10

Album 8 Track 4 - What's Poppin? Super Bowl LX: Bangers, Busts, and Takeaway TimThe Brand Nerds are back (with a special guest that you are familiar with) for the ultimate ad showdown! In this special Super Bowl LX edition of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts Darryl "DC" Cobbin and Larry Taman are joined by media veteran Tim Spengler.Dubbed "Takeaway Tim" for the episode, Spengler helps DC and LT break down the $1.8 billion day for NBC and the $7-8 million price tags for 30-second spots. The

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59:24

REMIX: Album 7 Track 3 - What's Poppin? Super Bowl...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/02/05

REMIX Album 7 Track 3 - What's Poppin? Super Bowl LIX Ad PreviewBrand Nerds - What's Poppin - Super Bowl LIX!We have former guest and Brand Nerd Tim Spengler back in the building, bringing a wealth of knowledge to our conversation about Super Bowl LIX ads.Yes, the game is the main draw to watch, but we know you'll also be tuning in for the ads!You'll not only get a behind-the-scenes look at how these ads make it to your screen but also some fun Super Bowl knowledge you can drop during the

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57:25

REMIX Album 7 Track 26 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 2...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/01/29

REMIX Album 7 Track 26 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 2 - Brand Bangers)Welcome to our first annual Brands, Beats & Bytes Marketing Awards for 2025 which are categorized as either Brand “Bangers” or “Brand Busts!” We thought this would be fun, engaging and where we would also like to hear from you on our Linkedin pages including the BPD LinkedIn page. Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | LinkedIn (DC) | LinkedIn (LT)

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60:47

Album 8 Track 3 - What’s Poppin? Why Commerce Media...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/01/22

Album 8 Track 3 - What’s Poppin? Why Commerce Media is the New Golden Child w/Tim SpenglerIn this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with Scale Team Advisory Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tim Spengler, to talk all things Retail and Commerce Media Networks, the "What's Poppin" topic that is rapidly reshaping the advertising landscape.We are dropping this special edition as a companion piece to our recent Jack Myers episode, and we’ve got the unofficial "third

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74:56

Album 8 Track 2 - What's Poppin? CFP Fandom & the...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/01/15

Album 8 Track 2 - What's Poppin? CFP Fandom & the Rise of Fansville w/Ryan LehrIn this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with Deutsch Co-Chief Creative Officer, EVP, Ryan Lehr to talk all things CFP Fandom and the Rise of the Fansville campaign that brings the football fan's experience to life. We are dropping this special edition right before the CFP title game, and we’ve got the perfect guest to break it all down: Ryan Lehr. We are talking about what's in

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98:32

Album 8 Track 1 - How to future-proof your career in...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2026/01/08

Album 8 Track 1 - How to future-proof your career in 2026 with Jack MyersIn this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with Jack Myers to kick off our 8th album! The perfect start to a new year, bringing insight and inspiration to the virtual building.Meet Jack Myers, THE Media Futurist & VisionaryJack Myers is a master storyteller, media ecologist, and generational visionary whose work explores the evolving relationships between technology, culture, and human

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57:25

Album 7 Track 26 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 2 -...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/12/25

Album 7 Track 26 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 2 - Brand Bangers)Welcome to our first annual Brands, Beats & Bytes Marketing Awards for 2025 which are categorized as either Brand “Bangers” or “Brand Busts!” We thought this would be fun, engaging and where we would also like to hear from you on our Linkedin pages including the BPD LinkedIn page. Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | LinkedIn (DC) | LinkedIn (LT)

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41:46

Album 7 Track 25 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 1 -...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/12/18

Album 7 Track 25 - BBB Marketing Awards (Part 1 - Brand Busts)Welcome to our first annual Brands, Beats & Bytes Marketing Awards for 2025 which are categorized as either Brand “Bangers” or “Brand Busts!” We thought this would be fun, engaging and where we would also like to hear from you on our Linkedin pages including the BPD LinkedIn page. Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | LinkedIn (DC) | LinkedIn (LT)

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98:17

Album 7 Track 24 - From Bottle Sorter to C-Suite...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/12/11

Album 7 Track 24 - From Bottle Sorter to C-Suite w/Jim TrebilcockIn this episode of Brands, Beats and Bytes, hosts DC and LT sit down with beverage industry legend Jim Trebilcock, the former Chief Commercial Officer and CMO of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Dr. Pepper. This isn't just a marketing conversation; it is a masterclass in resilience and business strategy from a man who started his career sorting bottles and driving a delivery truck in a parking lot.Jim pulls back the curtain

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74:19

Album 7 Track 23 - The Alleyoop Advantage w/Gabe Lullo

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/12/04

Album 7 Track 23 - The Alleyoop Advantage w/Gabe LulloIn this episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, the Brand Nerds sit down with Gabe Lullo—CEO, storyteller, and music lover—to unpack what truly brings marketing and sales into harmony. Gabe shares sharp insights on leadership, storytelling, and why marketers must understand the sales call. DC delivers one of the show’s most memorable reflections, comparing Gabe’s business brilliance to Jimmy Page’s iconic guitar licks—precise, rhythmic,

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70:57

Album 7 Track 22 - Crafting Content for the World...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/11/20

Album 7 Track 22 - Crafting Content for the World w/Shaheen Samavati In this episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, we sit down with Shaheen Samavati, a journalist-turned-entrepreneur, to explore the fearless choices and lessons that shaped her career. From navigating early missteps in translation projects to launching her own company, Shaheen shares how saying “yes” before knowing the outcome, owning your mistakes, and staying true to your voice can create powerful opportunities. Tune in

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80:43

REMIX: Album 7 Track 14 - Authenticity Over Algorithm...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/11/13

REMIX: Album 7 Track 14 - Authenticity Over Algorithm w/Jeff CrowBrand Nerds, Brand Nerds, Brand Nerds — we are back from our summer hiatus and we missed ya'll! Today's guest is considered both friend and family - so you know it's a good one. Former Coca-Cola alum, Jeff Crow joins us today to share what he's learned throughout his career with details from his time working with the legendary Kobe Bryant, alongside our own DC, to his current role at TapMango. A strong episode to come back

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20:20

Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/11/06

Album 7 Track 21 - What's Poppin? Jeep…Sex and/or Family Friendly?We are back in the virtual building with a special episode of Brands, Beats, & Bytes - What's Poppin' Edition. Today we are diving into the recent Jeep/Wagoneer marketing tactic - Sex and/or Family friendly vehicle?We'd love to hear your thoughts - find us on social media and drop us a comment! Stay Up-To-Date on All Things Brands, Beats, & Bytes on SocialInstagram | Twitter

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79:44

Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan Juzang

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/10/30

Album 7 Track 20 - Brands, Meet Humanology w/Ivan JuzangIn this thought-provoking episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, the Brand Nerds sit down with Ivan Juzang, founder of MEE Productions, to explore how heart and humanity drive meaningful impact in marketing, storytelling, and social change.Ivan shares lessons from his unique journey—bridging private and public sectors, blending technology with “humanology,” and using emotional connection to make brands and messages resonate deeply. From

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73:05

REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/10/23

REMIX: Album 2 Track 4 – Tim Spengler, President M1 US, Former Worldwide CEO of Magna Global, President Initiative, President of Content Marketing and Revenue, I Heart Media and overall Media Maven who has seen it all from both the agency side and the content/client side.Hey Brand Nerds! Filled with stories and challenging the hosts like no other, you go Tim! His foundation is the wonderful encouragement provided by Tim’s Mom, Roseann Spengler (Yes, encouragement is powerful, see Album 2

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85:45

REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community;...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/10/16

REMIX: Album 4 Track 19 - The Power of Community; Globally & Locally w/Bianca BlakeBrand Nerds! We have a seasoned marketer in the building today! Bianca Blake is bringing her career experience to the conversation that will make you consider how you are approaching marketing, the power of a community, and the grit and confidence it takes to make it as an entrepreneur. From her time in corporate America to her impact in Sub-Saharan Africa - Bianca has experienced a thing or two and she's

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84:46

Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/10/09

Album 7 Track 19 - Mentorship, Marketing, and Mastery w/Bill PearceBrand Nerds, welcome back to Brands, Beats, & Bytes! While LT may have met today's guest at an MLB game - he's a true Brand Nerd at heart and has brought the jew-els to today's episode.Bill Pearce has a background of CPG, brand and marketing, and is now leading the future through education. We know you'll enjoy getting to know Bill just as much as we did! Here are a few key takeaways from the episode:Build brand

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77:24

Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands...

Brands, Beats & Bytes ·

2025/10/02

Album 7 Track 18 - The Power of Culture-Led Brands w/Tebogo KakurupaBrand Nerds, we are going global today and reporting live from our virtual building with guest Tebogo Kakurupa of South Africa!Tebogo has a strong passion for culture and has brought that into each and every project he has worked on. Sharing South Africa's Heritage Day with us, Tebogo shares what he's learned from his career and what he is thinking about the future of marketing, agencies, influencer marketing, and AI. We

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