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Brand Empathy with Chase Friedman and Theresa Rose
May 29, 2023
In today's intensely competitive business environment, brand empathy is rapidly emerging as a crucial differentiator. It refers to a brand's ability to understand, share, and reflect its customers' feelings, needs, and aspirations. A study conducted by PwC found that "64% of U.S. consumers feel companies have lost touch with the human element of customer experience." This demonstrates our need to inspire an emotional connection at various decision-making moments. Joining Chris Hood today is Chase Friedman, founder, and CEO of Vanquish Media Group. Theresa Rose, a public speaker and branding coach, will discuss brand empathy and our ability to craft authentic stories that transform a customer-brand relationship into a powerful, enduring bond.
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Human-Centricity with Gary Garth and Michaell Magrutsche
May 15, 2023
In the ever-evolving business landscape, two concepts have gained significant traction: customer-centricity and human-centricity. While they share similarities in focusing on the needs and experiences of individuals, they differ in scope and context. Customer-centricity focuses on understanding and meeting customers' needs to provide high-quality products or services, while human-centricity broadens the lens to consider all human interactions, including employees, partners, and society at large. But is there more to these two perspectives than business? Today, Chris Hood is joined by Gary Garth, Founder and CEO at elev8.io, and Michaell Magrutsche, A creative awareness educator, to discuss the benefits and challenges of a human-centric world.
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Content Influence with Philippe Beaudoin and Todd Brison
May 8, 2023
Content platforms and content influencers have revolutionized the way businesses connect with their audiences over the past 30 years. As the digital landscape has evolved, so too have content consumption habits and marketing strategies. The overall content economy size is estimated to be worth around $104.2 billion. That includes 207 million content creators worldwide, generating an estimated $16.4 billion. Joining Chris Hood on the show today is Phil Beaudoin, CEO of Waverly, and Todd Brison, an author and content creator, to discuss how the advent of the internet has driven content transformation, the growth of social media platforms, and the increasing demand for personalized, engaging content. Over the past three decades, the world has witnessed a revolution in consuming and creating content. Digital platforms have played a central role in this transformation, giving rise to content marketing and the phenomenon of content influencers. This article provides an overview of the evolution of content marketing and content influencers, highlighting how online content habits have changed during the last 30 years.
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Psychological Safety with Rich Kirkpatrick and Katherine McCord
May 1, 2023
In the fast-paced, competitive business world, organizations constantly seek innovative ways to stay ahead of the curve. A critical aspect of fostering innovation and creating a positive working culture is psychological safety. Psychological safety is the belief that we will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. This can lead to increased innovation, improved problem-solving, and a more positive and productive work culture. In a 2022 survey of 36,000 employees, Managers whose overall skills are rated higher in areas like psychological safety can lead teams who bring in an average of $4.3 million more in revenue per year. In today's episode, Chris Hood joins Rich Kirkpatrick, an author, musician, and leader in the creative space, along with Katherine McCord, President of Titan Management, to explore the benefits of psychological safety and provide practical tips for how leaders can foster a thriving culture in their organizations.
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Digital Disruption with Guy Morris and David Van Beekum
April 24, 2023
Digital Disruption significantly alters the way industries, companies, and societies operate. These groundbreaking advancements often create new markets or redefine existing ones, challenging established businesses and transforming our lives and work. As a demonstration of this, 4.9 billion people use the internet worldwide. That’s 62% of the global population and it’s increasing at a rate of 4% every year. On this episode I am joined by Guy Morris, an author and President of Author Event Network, and David Van Beekum, Co-Founder of Tweva, to discuss digital disruption and the impact it has on our lives.
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Women in Games with Kate Edwards and Joanie Kraut
April 10, 2023
The gaming industry, along with an increased focus on women in games, has experienced significant growth and change over the years and is only now starting to unlock its true potential for promoting empathy, inclusivity, and understanding. Although 48% of women admit to playing video games, only 6% identify as video gamers. The gaming industry has faced numerous challenges, including toxic environments, equality, violence, diversity, and inclusion. On this episode of The Chris Hood Digital Show, we are honored to be joined by two esteemed guests, Kate Edwards, an award-winning advocate featured on Forbes' Women 50 Over 50 List, and Joanie Kraut, CEO of the exceptional organization Women in Games International, to discuss their perspectives on representation in the industry, communities, storytelling, and the power games have to evoke empathy and challenge norms.
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Startup Law with Tom Buscaglia and Anthony Millin
April 3, 2023
Building a successful startup requires more than a great idea and a talented team. Entrepreneurs must navigate complex legal regulations, secure funding, and create a solid organizational culture to achieve long-term growth and success. In 2023, there are almost 73,000 startups in the united states, each with their own unique blend of ideas, culture, and legal support. And lucky for us, out of 1.3 million lawyers in the united states, for this episode, we have two of them. Joining me is Tom Buscaglia, The Game Attorney and Anthony Millin, Founder and Co-Chair of Next.Law, to discuss legal changes with the rapid growth of technology, and how to empower startups to be successful.
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Podcast Platforms with Zach Moreno and Deirdre Tshien
March 27, 2023
Podcasting has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 2000s. This digital medium that emerged from sharing audio files online has grown exponentially over the last two decades. Now, it is an integral part of our everyday lives. The past few years have witnessed massive growth in podcasting platforms, offering diverse content to users worldwide. Podcasting platforms have evolved with the changing needs of users. Platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify have made it easy for content creators to distribute their podcasts, while platforms like SquadCast and Capsho have reduced the barrier to entry to create new podcast content. This increased availability and accessibility have resulted in a surge of content and listeners, with an estimated 500 million podcast listeners worldwide in 2023. On this week's episode of The Chris Hood Digital Show, Zach Moreno, CEO and Co-Founder of SquadCast.fm, and Deirdre Tshien, CEO and Co-Founder of Capsho, sit down with Chris to discuss entrepreneurship, AI in media, and the growth of podcasting platforms.
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Digital Partnerships with Ryan Chartrand and Sudi Navile
March 20, 2023
In today's fast-paced, digitally-focused world, businesses must constantly adapt and innovate to stay competitive. One effective way to achieve this is by forming strategic digital partnerships with other companies or organizations. By leveraging the expertise and resources of partners, businesses can accelerate their efforts, enhance their product offerings, and ultimately drive growth. There are 22,000 software development firms and 28 million software developers worldwide. Yet, with just the right partners, a company can create a robust digital ecosystem to reach new markets and grow exponentially. But, engineering teams need help keeping up with technological advancements, shifting corporate cultures, and the consistent desire to keep moving forward. In this episode, Chris Hood joins Ryan Chartrand, CEO of X-Team, and Sudi Navile, CEO of SID Global Solutions, to discuss building partnerships for digital acceleration.
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Financial Inclusion with Wade Arnold and Michael Schlein
March 13, 2023
Financial inclusion is a concept that focuses on the availability and equality of access to financial services for people around the world. Unfortunately, an estimated 6 million households in the United States and 2 billion people worldwide do not have a bank account and rely exclusively on paper currency. In this episode, Chris Hood welcomes Wade Arnold, CEO and Co-Founder of Moov Financial, and Michael Schlein, CEO of Accion, to understand the importance of financial inclusion and the social impact of FinTech and money movement.
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A New Podcast is Coming Soon!
February 10, 2023
Hey everybody, I’m Chris Hood and I have some exciting news to share about what I’ve been working on for the last few weeks. Yes, a new podcast. It’s The Chris Hood Digital Show. This podcast is all about exploring innovation, transformation, and digital acceleration. In each episode, I will be speaking with global business leaders and industry technology experts, exploring their unique perspectives on the digital world and what it means for us all. We'll be discussing everything from the latest tech trends and customer transformation strategies, to the impact of technology on our lives and businesses. So, mark your calendars for March 13th and be sure to tune in for the premier episode of The Chris Hood Digital Show. I'm looking forward to having you join me on this exciting journey…and as you’ll soon hear again - your digital evolution starts now!
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About the show
Your digital evolution starts now! The Chris Hood Digital Show is a weekly podcast that offers a diverse guide to navigating disruption and achieving excellence with your digital business through honest conversations on topics impacting us professionally and personally. Hosted by Chris Hood, a visionary digital strategist with over three decades of Fortune 100 experience in business and technology development around the world, the show brings together a powerhouse of global executives and industry experts to share their leading strategies, digital insights, and valuable lessons learned on the cutting edge of innovation, transformation, and digital acceleration. Subscribe now here or on your favorite podcast platform.
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