Cyara’s SVP of Marketing on Category Creation
The “Meat and Potatoes” of B2B Marketing, and Assuring Customer Experiences in the World of AI In this edition of Beyond the Brief, we sit down with Janet Vito, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cyara. A veteran of the Austin tech scene, Janet has navigated the industry’s evolution from the “Mac clone” wars to […]
From Modern Roots to Bold Futures: Karen White on Reimagining Carrots, Consumers, and Category Growth
A Beyond the Brief Marketing Conversation with Karen White, Vice President of Marketing, Bolthouse Fresh Foods. Q: Karen, your path to marketing leadership is anything but traditional. How did you get from pre-law and a JD to leading marketing for one of the most innovative fresh food brands in North America? Karen: My career has […]
Segmentation, Story, and Soul: Inside Jeremy Thompson’s 2026 Roadmap for Holy Cross Marketing
A Beyond the Brief Marketing Conversation with Jeremy Thompson, Vice President of Communications & Marketing at College of the Holy Cross. Q: Jeremy, let’s start with your background. What first pulled you into marketing, and how did that lead you to Holy Cross? Jeremy: My path into marketing was actually through the arts. I studied […]
The Betterfly Effect of Well‑Being: Betterfly’s VP on Turning Small Habits into Big Change
Beyond the Brief: A marketing conversation with Fernando Barretto, VP of Marketing with Betterfly. Q: Fernando, your career has spanned both agency and client sides of marketing. How did that journey shape the way you see the discipline today? Fernando: It has definitely given me a 360° view of what marketing can do. I started […]
From Data to Dumplings: Stephan Czypionka on Curiosity, Culture, Forging a Global Path
A Beyond the Brief Marketing Conversation with Stephan Czypionka, Global Chief Marketing Officer, CJ Foods Q: Stephan, let’s start with your background. What brought you to marketing, and what was your journey to the Global CMO role at CJ? Stephan: My career has been a fascinating mix of cultures and opportunities. I was born in […]