Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged

Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged

BrightSign

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
74%
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

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About This Podcast

This is your go-to podcast for all things marketing, branding, and customer experience. We’re bringing you honest and fun conversations with bite-sized insights. Hosted by BrightSign’s CMO Brian Rowley and Head of Integrated Marketing Laura Smith, you’ll hear from industry pros, creatives, and innovators about what’s actually working in today’s evolving, digital-first world. No fluff — just real insights on how brands are connecting with audiences and driving growth. Tune in for fresh ideas, big thinking, and all the tips you need to take your marketing game to the next level.

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The Customer Experience Gap: What Brands Promise vs. What Customers Remember

Jun 10, 2026 47m Transcript

Every brand says it cares about customer experience, but customers remember what actually happens, not what the campaign promised. This episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged explores why…

The Marketing Jargon Hall of Shame

May 27, 2026 21m Transcript

Marketing loves a good buzzword. But somewhere between “omnichannel,” “synergy,” and “authentic storytelling,” the words we use to sound strategic can start to lose all meaning.In this episode of…

Distinctive or Likable? What Actually Makes a Brand Memorable

May 13, 2026 26m Transcript

Brands want to be liked, but being liked does not always mean being remembered. On this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, Brian and Laura unpack the tension between distinctiveness and…

Rebrands: What Separates the Ones That Work?

Apr 29, 2026 39m Transcript

Rebrands have a way of looking simple from the outside, but inside the business, they touch everything. This episode digs into what it really takes to get it right.Laura and Brian sit down with Sarah…

AI & Creativity: Tool or Threat?

Apr 15, 2026 34m Transcript

AI is changing creative work, but maybe not in the ways people expected. On this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, the team explores how AI is actually showing up for creatives today:…

The Meetings That Waste Marketing's Time

Apr 01, 2026 22m Transcript

Why are marketers losing so much time in conversations that go nowhere, and what can you do about it? From flying across the world for a two-hour meeting to sitting through brainstorms with no ideas,…

Are Marketers Becoming AI Editors Instead of Creators?

Mar 18, 2026 21m Transcript

AI is now every marketer’s always-on intern. But if everyone has access to the same tools, what actually sets great work apart?In this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, Brian Rowley…

From Scrappy to Strategic: How Lean Teams Build Marketing That Drives Revenue

Feb 18, 2026 46m Transcript

Small team, big expectations? This episode is your sign to stop doing “everything” and start doing what actually moves the business.Brian Rowley and Laura Smith welcome Norman Guadagno, fractional…

What Marketers Get Wrong About LinkedIn Visibility

Jan 28, 2026 43m Transcript

If LinkedIn makes you feel like you have to choose between showing up and saying something wrong, this episode is your permission slip to stop playing it safe. PR leader Parry Headrick joins Brian…

Bridging the Gap: Why Sales & Marketing Collaboration Breaks Down

Jan 14, 2026 40m Transcript

Want your sales and marketing teams to actually work together? This episode explains how data-driven dashboards, clear communication, and shared accountability can drive measurable growth. On Prose +…

Moments that Mattered: 2025 Recap

Dec 17, 2025 36m Transcript

Fifteen episodes. Six months. A lot of opinions. In this year-end wrap, we look back at what challenged us, what surprised us, and what we’re carrying forward into 2026.For the final episode of the…

Embedding Intelligence: The Next Phase of AI in Marketing and Experience

Nov 19, 2025 39m Transcript

AI is reshaping marketing and customer experience faster than anyone expected, and most teams are only scratching the surface. In this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, we break…

Is Storytelling Overrated? Why Brands Need to Start "Storydoing"

Nov 05, 2025 21m Transcript

Storytelling has become one of marketing’s favorite buzzwords, but has it lost its meaning? In this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, Brian and Laura unpack the evolution of…

I’m Not a Salesperson… Or Am I? The Mindset Shift Every Professional Needs

Oct 22, 2025 37m Transcript

Think you’re not in sales? Think again. On this episode of Prose and Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, hosts Laura Smith and Brian Rowley explore how almost everyone sells in some way, often without…

Can the Employee and Brand Story Intertwine? The Impact of Personal Branding on Employee and Company Success

Oct 08, 2025 48m Transcript

Marketing today is about connection, and personal branding is at the heart of it. On this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, Brian and Laura  are joined by personal branding expert Kait…

Beyond the Likes and Follows: What the Best Brands Get Right About Influencer Partnerships

Sep 24, 2025 35m Transcript

Influencer marketing is about more than follower counts. It’s about authenticity, strategy, and results. In this episode, Laura and Brian sit down with influencer marketing expert Joelle Moroney to…

Building a Marketing Culture That Values Both Creativity and Process

Sep 10, 2025 34m Transcript

Can creativity and process really coexist, or are they destined to clash? In this episode of Prose + Comms: Engagement, Unplugged, Brian Rowley and Laura Smith explore one of marketing’s biggest…

Data-Driven vs. Gut-Driven: Who Wins the Strategy War? Navigating Marketing Strategies for Customer Experience

Aug 27, 2025 47m Transcript

Marketers today must navigate the constant tension between data-driven strategies and gut-driven intuition. This episode explores how to enhance customer experience through the balance of data…

The CX Trap: More Tech, Less Impact? Rethinking Marketing Technology for Better Customer Experience

Aug 13, 2025 33m Transcript

More tech, less impact? Explore why bigger stacks can mean weaker customer experience, and how to bring the focus back to results.Is your marketing technology helping you deliver a better customer…

Agency or In-House? The Great Marketing Tug-of-War

Jul 30, 2025 30m Transcript

This week on Prose + Comms, Laura Smith and Brian Rowley explore one of marketing’s most persistent questions: Should brands go in-house, outsource to agencies, or find a hybrid approach? With…

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