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Backcountry Marketing

Port Side
Outdoor Industry
Storytelling
Social Media
Marketing
Outdoor Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Creativity
Emotional Storytelling
Content Marketing
Audience Engagement
Brand Storytelling
Gore-Tex
Authenticity
Content Strategy
Content Creation
Brand Marketing
Marketing Strategies
Video Production
Breaking Trails
Performance Marketing

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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Laura Jastram-Wrend joins Cole live at the HikeExpo to discuss what most outdoor brands are still getting wrong about the power of social. Laura breaks down why social should no longer be treated like an afterthought, how creator ecosystems outperfor... more

Cole hit the floor at the HikeExpo to interview founders about the reality of running social at a small brand. Is there an alternative to spending $10,000 a month on paid ads in a small business where cash flow is critical?

Resilient businesses are built by building an audience.

In this solo episode, Cole Heilborn challenges the assumption that people inherently care about brand campaigns, product launches, or high-production content, and instead argues that attention... more

In this episode, Greg Randolph, VP of Marketing at DECKED, and Bridget Noonan, Senior Brand Director at DECKED, break down one of the biggest tensions in modern marketing: brand vs performance.

We talk about the rise of performance marketing, why i... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Randolph
VP of Marketing at DECK
DECK
Episode: How DECKED Is Trying To Balance Brand and Performance
Bridget Noonan
Senior Brand Director at DECK
DECK
Episode: How DECKED Is Trying To Balance Brand and Performance
Rafa Oliveira
Former creative director at Tracksmith, freelance creative director
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Episode: Great Creative Doesn't Start With The Algorithm
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
Oakley
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.
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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.
HEST
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

Hosts

Cole
Host of the podcast focused on outdoor marketing and brand storytelling; frequently discusses marketing strategy, creator ecosystems, and industry trends.
Paul
Host associated with production and discussion around outdoor marketing and podcast production.
Chris
Host contributing to conversations on brand storytelling and marketing within outdoor brands; part of the recurring host ensemble.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 104 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 States3 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 States3 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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The host prompts focused, valuable dialogue with deep dives into strategy and execution.
Guests bring top-tier outdoor industry expertise and practical storytelling frameworks.
Production quality and interview dynamics are repeatedly praised by listeners.
Insights are consistently actionable for outdoor marketers and brand teams.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#117
Finland/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#214
Japan/Business/Marketing
Apple Podcasts
#231
Switzerland/Business/Marketing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Outdoor Brands Still Get Social Wrong | Former Head of Social at Columbia
Q: What is the balance between creator content and brand content in a feed, and why is it important?
A typical balance might be around 60-40 in favor of creator content to maintain authenticity, with brand content included to ensure the brand remains visible and aligned with content that showcases product and values.
Why Outdoor Brands Still Get Social Wrong | Former Head of Social at Columbia
Q: What makes campaigns different from a creator-ecosystem approach, and why is the latter valuable for outdoor brands?
Campaigns create spikes, but a creator ecosystem builds long-term presence and trust, delivering steady content that remains relevant across the customer journey and reduces the reliance on disruptive activations.
Why Outdoor Brands Still Get Social Wrong | Former Head of Social at Columbia
Q: Can you give a simple framework a social team should keep in mind when deciding what to produce?
Focus on a takeaway for the viewer, make the piece social-first, and ensure there is a clear value payoff that can be consumed quickly, whether through entertainment, education, or a practical tip.
Great Creative Doesn't Start With The Algorithm
Q: What ending questions you want people to ask themselves based on what we talked about?
Rafa suggests first asking whether the product is truly needed, and then considering the value added beyond the sale, such as how the content or brand experience enhances running and community.
Great Creative Doesn't Start With The Algorithm
Q: Tell me more about this thought.
Rafa explains that marketing should enable creative by starting from a strong idea and brand value, then shaping distribution to fit the content rather than forcing the content to fit a distribution channel.

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The show centers on practical, industry-specific marketing for outdoor brands, with a focus on durable brand-building, creator ecosystems, and the tension between brand storytelling and performance. Listeners typically get actionable frameworks for social, content strategy, and integrated marketing, often illustrated with real-world brand cases from the outdoor sector. A standout trait is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, community, and long-term value over short-term campaigns, making it a strong resource for marketers, brand leaders, and creative teams in outdoor businesses who want tangible takeaways and inspiration.

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Recent guests on Backcountry Marketing include:

1. Greg Randolph
2. Bridget Noonan
3. Rafa Oliveira
4. Ryan Andrist
5. Alex Maier
6. Shelby Rossi
7. Trent Marsh
8. MJ Carroll

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