IBM thinkLeaders
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsthinkLeaders tells the stories behind AI and business transformation through engaging interviews with top entrepreneurs, technologists, and researchers at the forefront of disruption.
Join host Amanda Thurston as she and her guests offer insights and advice on strategic, data-driven leadership, and innovation. It is a deep dive into emerging technologies that unpacks and explains the issues, having some fun along the way. Brought to you by IBM.
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Episodes
thinkPod @ Dreamforce 2017: Gillian Morris, Founder & CEO, Hitlist
November 10, 2017 20:49 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBAs part of our Dreamforce 2017 thought leadership series, Amanda Thurston, Marketing Services Leader at IBM iX, sits with Gillian Morris, Founder & CEO of travel app Hitlist, who shares insights on the importance of travel, the ups and downs of startup life, and her role as a founder. Theme music by Andrew Atkin & Michael Simonelli, of Full Stop Art
Behind the screens: iX thinkLeaders at Dreamforce 2017
November 08, 2017 19:03 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBJoin IBM iX's Robert Schwartz, Global Leader of Agency Services, and Amanda Thurston, Marketing Services Leader, as they sit at Watson West in San Francisco in the middle of Dreamforce 2017 to discuss all the happenings at this year's conference and share insights from this week's thinkLeaders guests and panelists from brands like Airbnb, Facebook, Black Founders Startup Ventures, and more! Theme music by Andrew Atkin & Michael Simonelli, of Full Stop Art
thinkPod with Nomadic's Matt Burr: There Needs To Be More Homework
May 17, 2017 15:18 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBCofounder and CEO of Nomadic Learning, Matt Burr joins Amanda Thurston, Leader in Digital Marketing Services at IBM, to talk about the future of digital education, the necessity of periods of confusion and transformation in the enterprise.
thinkPod with Chobani's Leland Maschmeyer: Turn Their Brains Into Silly Putty
November 15, 2016 16:36 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBChobani Chief Creative Officer Leland Maschmeyer talks to IBM’s Robert Schwartz about distilling creative processes into business-ready design thinking. Theme music by Andrew Atkin & Michael Simonelli of Full Stop Art.
thinkLeaders - Interview with Manos Xanthogeorgis, Head of International Digital Marketing
October 13, 2016 14:41 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBManos Xanthogeorgis, Head of International Digital Marketing at Sony Music Entertainment, talks with IBM VP of Global Marketing Robert Schwartz about the marketing challenges (and perks) of the international music industry, including surprise album drops, social media disasters, and countries still hooked on CDs.
thinkLeaders - Digital Founders Panel
September 30, 2016 13:23 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBEntrepreneurs Chris Hall of Kickster, Akash Malhotra of Eventable, Don White of Satisfi, and writer Pippa Biddle talk to IBM Global Leader, Strategy & Design at IBM iX Robert Schwartz about how to run a startup: collaborating with every employee, making dramatic choices to understand the market, and how to see marketing as “telling the right story.”
THINK Pod with Andrew Davis : Write the Answers You Want to Get
September 01, 2016 14:21 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBBrandscaping author Andrew Davis talks to Robert Schwartz about the power of the subscription model, the dreaded marketing funnel, and creating the problem you solve. Theme music by Andrew Atkin & Michael Simonelli of Full Stop Art
THINK Pod with Michael Brenner: Marketing Has a Marketing Problem
August 22, 2016 17:58 - 11 minutes - 16 MBMarketing strategist Michael Brenner joins Robert Schwartz at the IBM Astor Place studio to talk about four trends in content marketing: specialization in the brand newsroom, visual content, personalized content, and the shift of public trust toward marketers. Theme music by Andrew Atkin & Michael Simonelli, of Full Stop Art
THINK Pod with Brian Solis - The Human on the Other Side of the Screen
August 16, 2016 16:32 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBDigital marketing analyst and author Brian Solis sits with Robert Schwartz in the IBM Astor Place studio to talk where digital marketing and entertainment are headed, advising the C-suite on consumer desires, and the role of trolling in the 2016 election. Theme music by Andrew Atkin & Michael Simonelli, of Full Stop Art
Think Leaders - Interview with Chris Altchek HQ
May 31, 2016 21:45 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBAs CEO of Mic, Chris Altchek oversees an editorial operation that serves up a mix of news, politics, sports, technology, science, and entertainment catering specifically to the world views and sensibilities of millennials. Having taken Mic from a startup to a site that attracts 20 million readers per month, Chris has a wealth of insights to share about building, monetizing, and promoting a digital media site. Chris and Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, will discuss th...
THINK Leaders - Interview with Peter Weingard, New York Public Radio
May 25, 2016 13:54 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBAs head of marketing for New York Public Radio, Peter Weingard brings a wealth of knowledge from working at the forefront of digital marketing, media, entertainment, and technology.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Jeremy Goldman, Founder & CEO of Firebrand Group
May 19, 2016 20:17 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBAs the leader of the Firebrand Group, Jeremy Goldman helps major brands develop digital marketing strategies and inject social media into their campaigns. A well-known writer, speaker, branding expert, and author of "Going Social," Jeremy will share his wealth of digital marketing and social media insights.
THINK Leaders - Interview with C.C. Chapman, Best Selling Author and Speaker
May 10, 2016 14:45 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, C.C. Chapman, Best Selling Author and Speaker, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was recorded from SXSW 2016 in Austin, Texas.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Stacy Minero, Twitter
May 03, 2016 15:23 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Stacy Minero, Head of Planning & Creative Agency Development at Twitter, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Heidi Browning, SVP Strategic Solutions at Pandora
April 26, 2016 17:46 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Heidi Browning, SVP Strategic Solutions at Pandora, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Jay Ku, SVP Partnerships at Participant Media
April 21, 2016 16:20 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Jay Ku, SVP Partnerships at Participant Media, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Randall Rothenberg, President & CEO at IAB
April 14, 2016 17:41 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBRobert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing and Engagement at IBM, sits down with IAB's President and CEO, Randall Rothenberg. Randall shares what he is focusing on at IAB and his thoughts on ad blockers and ad fraud.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Eamonn Store, CEO Guardian News & Media, NA
April 08, 2016 15:37 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Eamonn Store, CEO Guardian News & Media, NA, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Mark McClusky, Head of Operations at WIRED
April 07, 2016 19:09 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Mark McClusky, Head of Operations at WIRED, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Mark Schaefer, Marketing Consultant, Best Selling Author and Speaker
April 07, 2016 18:41 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Mark Schaefer, Marketing Consultant, Best Selling Author and Speaker, chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Leah Besa-Jimenez, CEO, Starcom Mediavest Group Philippines
April 07, 2016 18:28 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Leah Camilla R. Besa-Jimenez, CEO from Starcom Mediavest Group Philippines chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
THINK Leaders - Interview with Jeff Petriello, Director of Creative Development at Mashable
April 07, 2016 17:14 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this THINK Leaders event episode, Jeff Petriello the Director of Creative Development from Mashable chats with Robert Schwartz, VP Global Digital Marketing & Engagement, IBM, which was broadcasted from SXSW in Austin, Texas. Stay informed with THINK Leaders at ibm.com/csuite.
Elliot Turner: Start up junkie advice for both entrepreneurs and enterprises
November 30, 2015 16:14 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBElliot Turner started his first company as a sophomore in high school. Now with two successfully acquired startups under his belt, he has invaluable insights to share.
A Conversation with John Shortall, Chief Architect, Air Canada
October 16, 2015 17:53 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBSat down with John to chat about the IBM partnership on the Air Canada app, that empowers flight crews to offer personalized services to passengers in-flight, and how an algorithmic approach to transforming and understanding data can help when dealing with customer issues. And since we were in Orlando I couldn’t help but inquire about who his favorite Disney character was.
Future-Proof: Your Boardroom Q&A
August 26, 2015 21:02 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBOur latest THINK Leaders podcasts is all about millennials in the workforce. The conversation is taken from the end of a webinar that discussed how you can future proof your boardroom for millennials. In the podcast you’ll hear from Carolyn Heller Beard the Global research leader at IBM Institute for Business Value, and the lead on our most recent study on Millennials. We’ll also hear from Michael Parrish DuDell, one of the nation’s leading Millennial voices in the business sector and bestse...
Personalizing digital experiences: A conversation with Catalina CTO Steve Rubinow
August 17, 2015 13:55 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBAs CTO, Steve Rubinow (who also holds the title of executive vice president) leads Catalina’s global technology function, and has over 30 years of technology leadership experience. I sat down with him to talk about big career risks he has taken that have paid off and why you should never get too comfortable at your job.
A conversation with Viewpointe CTO Kevin Kearns
August 03, 2015 14:49 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBViewpointe CTO Kevin Kearns talk about his journey to the c-suite and how he has seen the CTO role evolve over the years.