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The Marketing Playbook with Mark Friedman

Mark Friedman
E-Commerce
Digital Marketing
Customer Experience
Artificial Intelligence
Retail Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Path2response
Joe Milano
David's Bridal
Customer Retention
Direct Marketing
Klaviyo
Loyalty Programs
Entrepreneurship
Retail AI Council
Tapestry
AI In Marketing
Customer Centricity
Analytics
Direct-To-Consumer Marketing

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Michael Diesu
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Elina Vilk
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Ben Kruger
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Joe Milano
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Host

Mark Friedman
Host of The Marketing Playbook; long-time marketing leader with deep experience in eCommerce and brand marketing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Mark is a super star, great guests

    His guests are a who’s who of Ecom today, add this pod to your rotation, you won’t regret it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason Nyhus
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Listen! Insightful and Real for any Industry and Professional

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas De Stio
    United States2 years ago
  • Ken Pilot

    Always enjoyable and great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pilotfamilyy
    United States3 years ago
  • Great interview!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MojoFan1
    United States3 years ago
  • Ready, Set, Hike! 🏈

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States3 years ago

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Fans note the interview style as engaging and the content as highly applicable to real-world marketing.”
Episodes are described as insightful, practical, and well-structured with concise 2-minute drills and 3 takeaways.
Listeners praise the host for bringing top-tier guests and actionable takeaways.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

John Gonsalves - Vice President Direct to Consumer & Digital at TaylorMade Golf Company
Q: What role does AI play in your marketing strategy?
John discusses how AI evolution shapes consumer searches and product recommendations, facilitating tailored shopping experiences.
John Gonsalves - Vice President Direct to Consumer & Digital at TaylorMade Golf Company
Q: How do you balance customer engagement with sales goals?
John emphasizes that understanding consumer intent and providing tailored experiences are vital, even if it means directing them to other retailers.
John Gonsalves - Vice President Direct to Consumer & Digital at TaylorMade Golf Company
Q: What did you do to get it started?
John transitioned from cold calling in the biotech sector to finding his way into golf retail, which opened the door to his career in e-commerce.
Michael Diesu - Co-Founder & CEO of Tie
Q: What challenges did you face when starting your company?
Raising funds and managing the responsibilities of entrepreneurship were the biggest challenges.
Michael Diesu - Co-Founder & CEO of Tie
Q: What are the key aspects you learned from Accenture?
I learned selling techniques, negotiation, and to get buy-in from executives.

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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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1. John Gonsalves
2. Prieeyya Kaur Kesh
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4. Michael Diesu
5. Elina Vilk
6. Ben Kruger
7. Joe Milano
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