
Mark Friedman knows direct-to-consumer marketing. The 30+ year industry veteran has served as the President of eCommerce at Steve Madden, Chief Marketing Officer of Brooks Brothers, mentor to dozens of startups, and even youth sports coach. You'll take away 3 fundamental tips every episode to help your team knock it out of the park, and draw up strategies for digital marketing, eCommerce, customer... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Stacey Warshaw, the Head of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing at LoveShackFancy, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why you should say "yes" often early in your career, how to balance brand marketing & performance marketing, how the future wil... more
Matt Ezyk, the Senior Director of Engineering, eCommerce at Hanna Andersson, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why the future of eCommerce is flexible, why great partners solve problems, why data is still everything, Matt's learnings from... more
Michael Allan, a General Manager at Quince, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear how to shift from strategy to execution, how to use the data you collect, how to keep a disciplined focus as a brand, Michael's background in music & marketing,... more
Gillian Bell, the Chief Revenue & Growth Officer of Comfrt, adds her page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why community is the real growth engine, how to use TikTok Shop as a discovery engine for your brand, why AI will touch every part of your busin... more
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Mark’s expertise and engaging interview style bring practical advice to life, with actionable tips to drive success in varying industries and walks of life, making it applicable to any situation, strategy, and challenge a business or person may be facing. As a marketing and ecommerce leader this podcast stands out for its insightful exploration of effective marketing strategies and real-world applications, making it a valuable resource and a great listen!
Always enjoyable and great content!
The Marketing Playbook has given me so many great insights about business and marketing. The Gary Vee interview was particularly interesting to me because of Gary’s connections to New Jersey and baseball cards! Way to go Mark!
It’s obvious Mark puts extraordinary effort into every single episode of The Marketing Playbook. What makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, the stories they tell, and the actionable tactics they bring to the table. Mark finds speakers that truly care about being the best of the best in DTC marketing, and each guest shares insights that only a true practitioner can unearth. Don't miss it!
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This show centers on direct-to-consumer marketing, eCommerce, and data-driven growth, featuring leaders from retail, fashion, tech, and services who share practical, monetizable strategies. Episodes frequently explore brand storytelling, customer engagement, AI in marketing, and the evolving consumer landscape—often with real-world anecdotes and takeaways you can apply quickly. A standout is the consistent emphasis on actionable tactics, cross-functional perspectives, and lessons from senior marketers and founders across industries.
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