LGBTQ+ New Media

Thomas Barta, co-author of THE 12 POWERS OF A MARKETING LEADER: How to Succeed by Building Customer and Company Value , joins the show and has concluded,after some exhaustive research, that the reason CMOs rarely rise to the top job is quite simple. Listen and or watch the interview and see if you agree. But first, Starbucks has brought Holiday, particularly Christmas, back to their cups, Newman's Own branded products need to reboot for millennials, and remember to shop small today. It's Small Business Saturday!

Mike Wilke, LGBT Advertising Expert, founder of The Commercial Closet and AdRespect joins The Focus Group as we explore the evolution of lgbt marketing

John Lake, Vice President and LGBT Segment Manager for Wells Fargo Enterprise Marketing, joins us right in the middle of Pride to remind all of us of Wells Fargo's almost 30 Year commitment to the LGBT consumer.

Jen Rubio, Co-Founder of Away Travel, joins Tim and John for a lively business conversation. Prior to co-founding Away, Jen was the Head of Social Media at Warby Parker, spearheading content and sponsorships. In 2015, Jen was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Marketing & Advertising. But first, Japan invents a translating megaphone for the 2020 Olympic Games and the Hoover Damn was dedicated 81 years ago this month. We're all business. Except when we're not.

Merryn Johns, Editor in Chief of Curve Magazine, joins The Focus Group to discuss a wide range of topics related the importance of print media and what she sees as issues currently confronting women and lesbians in this election season. But first, Tim ponders the idea of joining the Mile High Club on Flamingo Air and John shares his least favorite summer job.

Thai Pham, CEO and Co-Founder of Pride Con, joins Tim and John to discuss this new venture of all things pop culture, comics, anime, and cosplay with an LGBT focus. Tim and John ponder making omelettes at Julia Child's French get-away. John introduces virtual goggles that Cadillac thinks will drive sales and Tim thinks is idiotic and Comrade Valentina Tereshkova shows her 'wares" in the Week in Science. Shop Talk looks at productivity levels of workers who sit all day versus standing at their desk. Should the Focus Group record while standing? Please like us, rate us and subscribe! We're all business. Except when we're not.