Dear BAMf: Recent Episodes
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We are all BAMfs (badass motherf*ckers) according to us, but sometimes even BAMfs need help. Dear BAMf is an advice column-style podcast that lets you anonymously hit us with your hardest marketing and PR questions.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Juliette Kopecky of LinkSquares explains how to communicate the benefits of assets to a client.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Nick Kim Principal of Crosscut Ventures talks about proactively preventing crises.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Jamie Gatto Head of Ureeka advises on communicating a brand refresh.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Heather Smith of SpyCloud gives tips and tricks for CMOs presenting at board meetings.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Justin Helmig of IMPLAN communicates what investors want to see in a deck.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Victoria Griffin of Rhia Ventures explains how to prepare for on-set TV interviews.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Catherine Thomas of careMESH advises how to crack into tier-one media when client assets are limited.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Tamara Alesi of YouGov gives advice on how to rationalize with a demanding CMO.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Victor Lee of Kin Insurance compares lead generation through local versus national press.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Clarissa Horowitz of Treasury Prime explains how to leverage small budgets using trade publications.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Natasha Azar of Osage University Partners talks about positioning your client for top-tier publications.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Patrick McCarthy of Waybridge gives advice on how to entice media.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Josh Thomas of Flock Safety talks about the benefit of local PR when launching in new markets.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Liz Prugh of Kitsune Consulting explains how to maximize marketing content.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Jeff Lerner of Flock Freight explains how to preserve client relationships through partnership.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Mimi Gadsden of Doctor.com explains how to ask media to meet in person post-pandemic.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Julie Inouye of VSCO explains how to get your rebrand maximum coverage.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Keji Mustapha of Connect Ventures talks about how to delight your customers with meaningful gifts.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Clare Bennett of Dcode gives options on what to do when your C-suite is not receptive to media training.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Gwen Fisher of PassageBio speaks about how market research can influence your startup's messaging.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Jonny Steel of Payoneer explains how to navigate international markets.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Nick Morris of Onna explains how to convince your c-suite to do a brand refresh.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Sheena Badani of Gong talks about when to turn down PR placements.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Erin Simpson of Brick Lane breaks down how to know when a start-up needs an agency.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Elise Brown of Anthemis Group explains how to communicate success during a pandemic.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Dan Tarman of DanTarman.com talks about media training the CEO for an IPO announcement.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, April Conyers of Postmates talks about her favorite delivery ever and the best way to leverage data.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Gabrielle Ferree of OneTrust talks about being number-one on the 500 INC. list and how to handle client scope creep.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Tina Rubin of Wave talks about vetting your PR agency for IPO experience.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Whitney Curry of Pacaso talks about the power of data and internal communications.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Lee Davis of Spectrum Labs shares how to do more with fewer marketing resources.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Rob Gonzalez of Salsify explains the importance of the digital shelf and gives tips on improving internal communications.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Shimon Lazarov of OKCoin speaks about the cryptocurrency landscape and gives tips for strengthening messaging.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Caitlin Epstein of Twilio Inc. tells us the story behind the $3 billion breakfast burrito.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Erin Kim of Geltor Inc. talks about when and how to walk from tier-one media coverage.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Alexis Evans of Fair.com gives us the secret on how to tell a compelling data-driven story.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Erica Frank of Oak Street Health strategizes how to bring a pilot product to market.
In today's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, Paul Bernardini of Kabbage explains how they became the second-largest lender in the nation.
We are all BAMfs (badass motherf*ckers) according to us, but even BAMfs need help. Dear BAMf is a 30-minute advice podcast, hosted by our CEO Beck Bamberger, where guests address anonymously submitted PR + marketing questions or issues.
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In this season finale of the Dear BAMf podcast, Natsuki Zihnioglu of DNX Ventures explains the proper protocol after a leaked embargo.
In this episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Drew Beechler, Director of Marketing at High Alpha. Drew reminds founders that nothing is off the record in media relations.
In this episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Cliff Worley, Senior Director of Portfolio Growth Marketing at Kapor Capital. Cliff shares his advice for getting customer case studies, how to do more with less, and why it's important to think about diversity and inclusion when planning a new company-wide photoshoot.
In Episode 26 of the Dear BAMf podcast, Kip Knight of Thomvest Ventures talks about how brands can navigate misinformation in the media.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Ted Dillon, Director of Marketing at Clean Energy Ventures. Ted talks about setting PR strategies, including how to leverage trade media.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Sam Ahmed, Head of Marketing & Communications at Nautica. Sam talks about setting PR strategies, including how to break through international markets.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Nicole Canulla, Head of Marketing & Communications at DUST Identity. Nicole gives counsel on internal communication strategies while working from home during Covid.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Gabe Kleinman, Head of Portfolio Services & Marketing at Obvious Ventures. Gabe provides numerous case studies that answer some tough marketing and PR questions for our listeners, including the notion that any press is good press.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Ronda Scott, Head of Marketing & Communications at General Catalyst. Ronda gives guidance to common startup & PR questions.
In this episode, Maya explains how to educate CEOs and Founders with emotional intelligence. She also covers some juicy PR questions from listeners, like this touchy one about noteworthy news.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Nikki Parker, Vice President of Marketing Strategy & Communications at Insight Partners. Nikki explains how to convey the importance of PR beyond simply media relations and into a larger strategy. She also tackles some meaty PR questions for listeners.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Jackie Wasilczyk, Director of Brand + Communications at Primary Venture Partners. Jackie is a marketing professional with extensive experience producing B2C and B2B quality digital content and experiences. In this episode, Jackie answers a question that a lot of PR and marketing professionals are dealing with right now: how do I launch a product during a pandemic?!
In Today's episode, Amy Lin — Director of Marketing at Capital Rx — examines the evolution of the founder's journey, talks about creating checklists with your partners in preparation for acquisition announcements, and describes how to move forward, as a united front, to maximize media coverage results for your client.
In this week's episode of the Dear BAMf podcast, we speak with Kaitlin Durkosh, Director of Communications at Greylock Partners. Before joining Greylock, Kaitlin lead communications for Uber's consumer experience and the company's new mobility businesses. Kaitlin strategizes on tempering a CEO that wants to be front and center, recognizing patterns in your organization, and the advantage of documenting everything. Facts and data are always better than opinions.
In today's episode, Rachel Hofstetter — Chief Marketing Officer at Chatbooks — shares her knowledge by answering questions on how to overcome obstacles with your CMO, creatives ways to elevate your client in a crowded space, and how to convey the company's website needs a revamp to your CEO.
In today's episode, Charity Mhende — Senior Associate, Brand and Communications Lead at Anthemis Group — explains the purpose of a press release, shares tips for choosing a PR agency based on your company's industry, and what to do if your agency starts representing a competitor.
In today's episode, Tyana Daley — Director of Marketing at Immertec — gives thoughtful advice on implementing a DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) program, managing crisis comms for an employee, and avoiding internal leaks about company news.
In today's episode, Rob Haralson — Principal, Strategic Communications & Government Relations at Anzu Partners — talks about navigating the relationship between multiple agencies, dealing with a client that won't listen to strategic counsel, and explains the value of holding virtual events.
In today's episode of Dear BAMf, Vincent Touati-Tomas — Director of Marketing & Communications at Northzone— tells us how to ignite passion even when you're not so passionate about your job and how to set realistic expectations for executing marketing initiatives.
In today's episode, Lindsay Amos, Director of Communications at Y Combinator, shares her expansive knowledge answering questions on how to convey the 'why' of a brand refresh to your CEO, balancing client expectations, and advice on vetting a PR agency.
In today’s episode, Maria Juan — Vice President of Marketing at Peerfit — tackles your healthcare-focused marketing and PR questions, like how to make data from a small sample size work for you, the importance of internal PR and marketing for your agency, and best way to share the patient experience with limited samples.
In today's episode, Erin Gleason, Vice President of Communications at Founders Fund, unravels complex topics on how to manage your company's success during COVID-19, unite your execs on social, and expand thought leadership opportunities for your CEO.
In today's episode, Brian Dema, Director of Marketing Strategy at Silicon Valley Bank and Neha Singh, Managing Director of Marketing at BAM, answer questions about SEO & paid media, what kinds of data to prioritize, and reevaluating your marketing strategy during COVID-19.
In today's episode, Rebecca Buckman, Vice President of Marketing Communications at Battery Ventures, breakdowns multifaceted issues on managing troublesome clients, damage control, and IPO best practices.
In today's episode, Lerer Hippeau's Content & Brand Manager, Natalie Sportelli, and Marlena Medford, BAM's former Content Director, discuss the importance of strategic messaging, pivoting during a pandemic, and tips for creating a newsletter.
In today's episode, Nairi Hourdajian, Chief Marketing Officer at Canaan, gives you answers to tough questions on how to bridge the gap between the media and your client, securing feature pieces, and getting inside the mind of a journalist.
In today's episode of Dear BAMf, Kerry Bennett, Head of Marketing at Upfront Ventures chats with us about the nitty-gritty challenges of PR and marketing from crisis comms to media outreach when dealing with a CEO's bad reputation.
In today's episode, BAM's CEO Beck Bamberger and Sarah King, Flywire's Director of Global Communications & Brand, discuss the complex challenges of media ethics, client communications, and internal communications on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In today's episode, BAM's CEO Beck Bamberger chats with Sanja Komljenovic of ONA Creative and BAM's Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Melvin, about your questions on client relationships, defining your target audience, and marketing strategy during COVID-19.