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

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.