Welcome to our audio marketing happy hour, where you can join your best pals for free-flowing and in-depth conversations about design and marketing, all over a drink.
This podcast isn’t just about formal questions and answers. We’re here to share genuine stories from our careers, along with actionable takeaways that you can apply to your company or context. Whether you’re a new business or marketing leader, or just curious about how marketing strategy works, this show is for you.
The LinkedIn Book Club Nobody Asked For (But We Made Anyway)
Welcome back to Marketing On The Rocks, your virtual happy hour with the M Studios crew! In this episode, host Quinn Brewer is joined by Brandon, Amy, and Ariana for a laid-back (but insight-packed) chat about what’s been living rent-free in their brains lately—from the chaos of rebrands to 90s logo nostalgia and the Met Gala’s fashion highs. We also introduce a brand-new segment: LinkedIn Book Club. Yep, it’s exactly what it sounds like. The team shares LinkedIn posts that actually stuck wit...
14 Feb 2025
The Sales vs. Marketing Debate: Where to Invest First (w/ Greg Russak, Dan McAllister, and Dave Wible)
In this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, we dive into one of the biggest strategic questions growing companies face: Should you invest in marketing or sales first? Host Maren Larson is joined by three seasoned revenue leaders—Greg Rusak, Dan McAllister, and Dave Weibel—to break down the crucial differences between a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). They explore why a strong marketing foundation can make sales more effective (not just more expensive), how mark...
12 Feb 2025
Proactive, Personal, Powerful: The Moodr Health Journey
In this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, we’re diving into the marketing and branding behind Moodr Health—a company that’s not just changing the conversation around mental health but reshaping the system itself. Moodr takes a proactive approach to mental health care, integrating their platform into hospitals, private practices, military programs, schools, and businesses. Quinn Brewer is joined by Jackie Lytton, Moodr’s content marketing strategist, and Brandon Jones, brand manager at M Stud...
29 Jan 2025
Make Your Customer the Hero: A Branding Deep Dive
In this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, Quinn Brewer sits down with M Studios' brand mastermind, Brandon Jones, to break down one of the most foundational elements of any business—branding. They explore the principles from Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller, discussing how to simplify messaging, put customers at the center, and create stories that resonate. From the psychology behind why we choose certain brands to real-world examples of companies getting it right (and wrong), this epi...
15 Jan 2025
M Studios + Mastermind Media = Marketing Magic
M Studios' Maren Larson and Mastermind Media's Ariana Shives reveal how their strategic partnership unlocks innovative marketing solutions for startups and small businesses through collaboration and expertise.
1 Jan 2025
A Year-End Toast To 2024
As the year comes to a close, the M Studios team reflects on a year of growth, challenges, and successes. In this special episode of Marketing on the Rocks, join Maren, Quinn, Jackie, Allie, and Brandon as they share their proudest moments from 2024, lessons learned, and what excites them most about the year ahead. From heartfelt reflections to humorous stories (including DIY haircuts and holiday chaos), this episode is packed with personality, inspiration, and gratitude. Grab your favorite d...
11 Dec 2024
The Future of AI in Marketing and Design: Collaboration, Context, and Creativity
Marketing On The Rocks host Maren Larson and her team explore the transformative impact of AI in marketing and design, unlocking collaboration, creativity, and context-driven innovation.
27 Nov 2024
The Art of Showing Up with Purpose on Social Media
Marketing strategist Maren Larson, social media expert Allie Wendt, and content expert Quinn Brewer share actionable insights on crafting a purposeful social media strategy to elevate your brand's presence.
30 Oct 2024
The Right Foundation: Why Strategy Comes Before Execution
In this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, the M Studios team dives into the art of balancing strategy and execution—a skill that can make all the difference between good marketing and great results. Maren, Quinn, and Brandon share insights on the critical role of thoughtful planning before jumping into tactics like social media posts or paid ads and how skipping this step can lead to missed opportunities. The conversation explores how a strategic foundation shapes everything from content cre...
16 Oct 2024
Why Design Matters: More Than Just Good Looks
In this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, we dive into the essential role of design in marketing and how creativity fuels success. Quinn Brewer, Content Marketing Strategist at M Studios, is joined by Javin, M Studios' versatile designer, and Brandon Jones, Senior Brand Manager, for a fun and insightful conversation. From sharing their most challenging design projects to explaining the importance of collaboration between designers and marketers, this episode unpacks the power of great design...
2 Oct 2024
Small Team, Big Impact: The Art of Lean Marketing
In this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, we’re tackling a challenge every small team and startup faces: how to create powerful marketing content when resources are tight. Whether you're juggling a million ideas or trying to prioritize what truly matters, we’ve got you covered! We’ll dive into how to stay focused, make the most of a lean budget, and leverage the agility that only small teams have. Expect real talk, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs as we share practical tips and experi...
18 Sept 2024
The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Marketing
On this episode of Marketing on the Rocks, we're diving deep into one of the hottest topics in the marketing world: the power of authentic storytelling. With Maren, Quinn, and Brandon at the helm, this episode explores why consumers crave real stories, what makes a story truly resonate, and how brands can break through the noise with authenticity. Along the way, we share some personal rent-free obsessions (including Cubs talk and Taylor Swift news) and, of course, crack open our favorite beve...
21 Aug 2024
Cheers to New Beginnings: Meet The M Studios Team!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Marketing on the Rocks! We are thrilled to invite you to our audio happy hour, where you can join your best pals for free-flowing and in-depth conversations about design and marketing, all over a drink.This podcast isn’t just about formal questions and answers. We’re here to share genuine stories from our careers, along with actionable takeaways that you can apply to your company or context. Whether you’re a new business or marketing leader, or just cu...
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