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Backcountry Marketing

Port Side
Outdoor Industry
Storytelling
Outdoor Marketing
Gore-Tex
Brand Storytelling
Breaking Trails
Video Production
Younger Consumers
Customer Trust
Marketing Strategy
Covid-19
Emotional Storytelling
Marketing
Return On Investment
Content Marketing
Market Research
Social Media
Marketing Strategies
Loyalty
Tourism

Go behind-the-scenes with outdoor industry experts as they break down what it takes to produce creative work that works. Produced by: Port Side

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What is the value of great creative, and what happens when brands let marketing metrics dictate the work before the idea is even fully formed?

In this episode, Cole sits down with Rafael Oliveira, former Creative Director at Tracksmith, to talk abo... more

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Most outdoor brands share a similar origin story: a founder identifies a need in the wild, builds a product in a garage, and grows a company from there. But as brands scale and growth pressures increase, something often gets los... more

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In this episode, host Cole Heilborn sits down with Ryan Watson, CMO and COO at MTNTOUGH Fitness Labs, to unpack a hot take that should make every outdoor marketer pause: brand marketing for the sake of impressions is dead.

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Every company has a brand, but very few have built one intentionally or with differentiation. We use the word "brand" interchangeably with "company," when in reality most companies have never done the work required to intentionally shape what their b... more

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Ryan Andrist
Marketing Director at The North Face, Sea to Summit, and Starbucks
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Episode: How to Stand Out When Everyone Has the Same Origin Story
Alex Maier
President of OnWater
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Episode: Brand Marketing is a Comfortable Lie Without Product Marketing
Shelby Rossi
Global Brand Manager for Goggles and Helmet at Oakley
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Episode: Why Brand Belongs in Product Development
Trent Marsh
Marketing Director at Riton Optics with over 15 years in the marketing space, specializing in optics and content creation.
Riton Optics
Episode: Why Your Campaigns and Branded Content Aren't Working
MJ Carroll
Brand director for HEST, responsible for guiding the brand's vision and community engagement.
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Episode: The Art of Letting Go: Building a Brand with Your Community
Charlie Grinnell
Co-founder and CEO of Right Metric
Right Metric
Episode: Your Outdoor Brand is Competing for Attention—And Losing
Myles McCutcheon
Director of Content for the Vancouver Canucks
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Episode: Content in Motion: Traditional vs. Outdoor Sports
Robin Thurston
CEO and founder of Outside Interactive
Outside Interactive
Episode: Inspire, Activate, Celebrate: Outdoor Storytelling with Robin Thurston
Steve Holmberg
17-year veteran at Nike and professor of consumer research at University of Oregon
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Episode: A Field Guide to Designing Product Based on Consumer Needs

Host

Cole
Host of Backcountry Marketing Podcast; frequently drives conversations with outdoor brands and marketing professionals.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Insightful and Entertaining

    I came across this podcast only recently and have been loving every piece of it. Great guests with great insight for all things outdoor marketing. Every episode seems to deliver something you didn’t know along with something you want to know more about. Wish there were more podcasts out there like this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendan O'B
    United States2 years ago
  • Strong host. Interesting guests and topics

    Cole’s curious nature leads to untapped insights across a wide range of marketing sub specialties.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ssredlocks
    United States2 years ago
  • So much info!

    As someone that did not study marketing or business, this podcast has been invaluable in building my brand. Thanks for creating such a valuable resource specific to the outdoor industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegCarney
    United States2 years ago
  • Great conversations

    Good interviewer and great conversations. Relevant to anyone in consumer marketing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    handandeye
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Marketing Mic-Drops

    The Backcountry Marketing podcast includes depth of knowledge from experts and practitioners in the outdoor and marketing space. Cole brings out natural and easy-to-follow dialogue and conversations that include vision, real-life experiences, and actionable steps. This allows the listener to be both inspired, encouraged, and to roll up their sleeves and get going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Outdoor Marketer
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are consistently high-caliber, delivering practical marketing insights.
The show is viewed as essential for outdoor industry marketers seeking real-world guidance.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, actionable interviews with top outdoor brands.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#210
Canada/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#57
France/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#105
Finland/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#170
Norway/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#174
Denmark/Business/Marketing

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Why "Brand" Has Lost Its Meaning
Q: What did Yeti and Whistler do right that allowed them to take a company and build it into a brand?
Both brands remained true to their identity and marketed their authenticity, rather than trying to create a false image.
Why "Brand" Has Lost Its Meaning
Q: What are missteps that a company might take in trying to become a brand?
Companies often project what they want their brand to be without being aligned with who they really are, leading to a loss of authenticity.
Get Lazy, Get Dropped: Inside SATISFY's Brand + Content Strategy
Q: What do you think brands get wrong about their content and strategy?
Brands often follow trends rather than focusing on their unique heritage and what resonates authentically with their audience.
Get Lazy, Get Dropped: Inside SATISFY's Brand + Content Strategy
Q: How do you work through the barrier to bring emotion into marketing?
Emotion generates strong engagement; sharing successes and failures is essential to showcasing authenticity and building a passionate community.
Get Lazy, Get Dropped: Inside SATISFY's Brand + Content Strategy
Q: Can you share some examples of how that has influenced how you interact with them?
Using a hospitality lens and referring to customers as guests fosters a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the overall customer experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Backcountry Marketing

What is Backcountry Marketing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, brand-building conversations tailored to outdoor-focused businesses. Episodes frequently explore authentic storytelling, differentiating brands beyond cliché origin stories, and balancing brand with product marketing. Guests span outdoor manufacturers, retailers, and creative agencies, with emphasis on actionable strategies—content differentiation, platform-specific asset diversification, and tying brand work to measurable goals. Notable is the emphasis on authenticity, community, and real-world examples from established outdoor brands, plus a strong focus on integrating marketing with product development and customer insight.

Overall, it's a go-to for marketers in the outdoor space seeking insider perspectiv... more

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Recent guests on Backcountry Marketing include:

1. Ryan Andrist
2. Alex Maier
3. Shelby Rossi
4. Trent Marsh
5. MJ Carroll
6. Charlie Grinnell
7. Myles McCutcheon
8. Robin Thurston

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