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The CMO Whisperer

Steve Olenski
Artificial Intelligence
Claritas
AI In Marketing
Marketing
Leadership
Customer Experience
DNA Vibe
Measurement
BNI
Relationship Marketing
Attribution
Christopher Wallace
Global Marketing
Zen Business
Kwieri
CES
Personalization
Branding
Adidas North America
J.crew

The CMO Whisperer, hosted by former Forbes writer Steve Olenski, is a curated executive platform and marketing leadership podcast where CMOs, brand leaders, and senior operators share candid insights on leadership, brand strategy, and growth. Spanning business, sports, and media, it goes beyond marketing to reveal how top leaders make decisions and perform at the highest levels.

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My guest today is Kris Johns, founder and CEO of AdGood, and somebody whose career sits right at the intersection of innovation, media, and impact. Kris has spent more than 15 years helping shape the streaming and ad tech world, building platforms an... more

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My guest today is James Maddison, CMO at blockchain.com, and this is one of those stories where the path to the top doesn't exactly follow the neat little roadmap that career counselors hand you in school. James has worn a lot of hats on the way. Jou... more

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My guest today is Barry O'Reilly, an entrepreneur, executive advisor, and bestselling author who spends his time helping leaders rethink how organizations actually work in a world that seems to reinvent itself every five minutes. He's the co-founder ... more

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My guest today is Bruce Hershey, co-founder and partner of the CMO Whisperer Advisory and someone I've known for at least 15 years. He's a brother. He's a mentor. He's a friend. He's a confidant. He's everything. He's also one of those rare leaders w... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Grether
SVP and general manager of PayPal Ads
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Bonnie Low-Kramen
Executive and personal assistant training expert with 25+ years of experience
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Marco Matos
Co-founder and CEO of Adora, AI-driven performance marketing platform
Episode: AI Won't Save Marketing - Marco Matos
Ryan Harwood
CEO of Gallery Media Group, leading Tamara Group
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Episode: Attention Drives Modern Growth - Ryan Harwood
Ryan Nelsen
Chief Marketing Officer at StackAdapt
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Episode: AI Changed Marketing Forever - Ryan Nelsen
Paul Rossetti
Chief Sales Officer at Claritas
Claritas
Episode: Marketing Must Drive Revenue - Paul Rossetti
Stacey Huston
CEO of 6degrees.org; executive producer of their top-ranked podcast; leader of Entering Change
6degrees.org / Entering Change
Episode: Connection Creates Real Impact - Stacy Huston
Anda Gansca
CEO and co-founder of Knotch
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Episode: Optimize Humanity, Not Productivity - Anda Gansca
Ron Cohen
SVP of Practice Leadership, Claritas
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Episode: Know More About Customers - Ron Cohen

Host

Steve Olenski
Host of The CMO Whisperer, a platform featuring CMOs, brand leaders, and senior operators sharing candid insights on leadership, brand strategy, and growth.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Insightful and Actionable Branding Wisdom

    Steve Olenski’s podcast is a standout for anyone exploring branding and marketing. In just one episode, I gained so many actionable takeaways—from understanding the role of culture to connecting authentically with an audience. Steve’s thoughtful hosting style allows guests like Dr. Marcus Collins to dive deep without interruption, creating conversations that are both insightful and practical. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Portrait Queen
    United States2 years ago
  • the best

    there’s no one better then Steve! Great content, questions and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angryddcustomer
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best marketing podcasts

    Loved my time with Steve. He puts you at ease and keep the conversation organic, informal and always fun and entertaining. Will highly recommend his podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JawadBis
    United States3 years ago
  • Solid content and insights

    Solid content and insights from an expert in the marketing realm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjweb
    United States3 years ago
  • Whisperer Magic

    I’ve know Steve for years. He inspires me as a friend and his podcast inspires the CMO in me. His straight forward consumer centric point of view is spot on.

    #TheCMOWhisperer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michele Barbone
    United States3 years ago

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Audience value strong leadership and brand strategy discussions with real-world relevance.
Content is seen as high-quality, informative, and engaging for marketing leaders.
Guests consistently praise practical takeaways and actionable insights.
Host is lauded for conversational, easygoing interviewing style that puts guests at ease.

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Turning Public Spaces Into Brand Stages with Anna Bager
Q: How should marketers think about integrating Out-of-Home into an omni-channel campaign?
Treat OOH as a core part of the media mix that can reach a broad audience while also supporting targeted segments through data and programmatic capabilities. Emphasize measurement, attribution, and a holistic strategy that connects in-home, in-store, and social touchpoints, leveraging OOH's ability to deliver mass reach with location context.
Leadership Without Assholes Allowed — Shelley Zalis
Q: What can other leaders learn from your approach to building and nurturing the Female Quotient into a global movement?
Key lessons include prioritizing conscious leadership, visibility for underrepresented groups, rewriting rules to enable collective success, staying ten steps ahead of trends, and embedding kindness and collaboration into culture rather than chasing quick funding.
Leadership Without Assholes Allowed — Shelley Zalis
Q: So walk us through, you know, about how breaking the rules and challenging status quo, you found OTX and then Female Quotient. Like, how did those stars align?
Shelley explains that she was an innovator who chose the first, second, and third movers in the market, breaking from the status quo and eventually founding Online Testing Exchange (OTX) before launching The Female Quotient as a broader movement for women in business.
Curiosity Fuels Leadership - Kimberley Gardiner
Q: What is your take on AI's role in marketing right now?
Gardiner notes that AI, particularly generative AI for creatives, can save time and scale personalization, but brands must still preserve their unique human voice and direct customer understanding to stay relevant.
Curiosity Fuels Leadership - Kimberley Gardiner
Q: What skills should the next generation of marketing leaders prioritize?
She emphasizes agility, cross-functional collaboration with CFOs, CIOs, and CHROs, and the ability to translate marketing into financial terms while maintaining curiosity and a customer-centric, experiential mindset.

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Recent guests on The CMO Whisperer include:

1. Mark Grether
2. Bonnie Low-Kramen
3. Marco Matos
4. Ryan Harwood
5. Ryan Nelsen
6. Paul Rossetti
7. Stacey Huston
8. Anda Gansca

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