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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 47 — Why Human-First Marketing Wins in 2026 with Justin Ricklefs

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May 28, 2026

CultivatED Marketer Why Human-First Marketing Wins in 2026

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In the 47th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to marketing professional development podcast – hosts Brent Bowen, Matt Tidwell, PhD, and Julie Masson are joined by Justin Ricklefs, founder of Guild Collective, to get his insights on brand strategy, leadership communication, company culture, and building meaningful customer relationships through authentic storytelling. Justin shares how his time with the Kansas City Chiefs shaped his focus on relationships and story-driven growth, and explains Guild’s “brand heartbeat” framework built on clarity, connection (inside and outside the organization), and creativity that evokes emotion.

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 39 —  Sharing Engaging Expertise on LinkedIn with Purna Virji

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November 25, 2025

CultivatED Marketer Ep. 39 —  Sharing Engaging Expertise on LinkedIn with Purna Virji

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In the 39th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to professional development podcast for marketing and communications professionals – hosts Brent Bowen, Matt Tidwell, PhD, and Julie Masson, are joined by Purna Virji, Principal Consultant of Content Solutions at LinkedIn. Together, they delve into practical strategies for sharing thought leadership on LinkedIn, optimizing content creation, and leveraging the platform for professional growth. Purna offers valuable insights on the importance of quality content, effective commenting, and video engagement, as well as tips for founders to manage their LinkedIn presence without burnout. Don’t miss this actionable guide to enhancing your LinkedIn success!

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CultivatED Marketer Ep. 34 — Crisis Communications with Amy Whitfield

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September 2, 2025

CultiavtED Marketer Episode 34: Crisis Communications Secrets Every Marketing Pro Must Know with Amy Whitfield

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In the 34th episode of CultivatED Marketer – your go-to professional development podcast for marketing and communications professionals – hosts Brent Bowen, Matt Tidwell, PhD, and Julie Masson sit down with Amy Whitfield, a communications and crisis communications specialist who frequently works with churches and faith-based organizations. Amy’s journey into crisis communications was unplanned but became a cornerstone of her career. Her insights offer valuable lessons in marketing communications, internal communications, and career development for anyone navigating high-stakes communication challenges.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 12 – Kristen Majdanics (Part Two)

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April 29, 2021

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In this 12th episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Kristen Majdanics — part two of a two-part conversation. She’ll share the attributes she looks for in a team member, as well as the differences between working in an agency or a larger organization. They close the discussion with a great case study: where your namesake earned you a free sandwich.

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Cultivated Marketer Ep. 10 – Grant Gooding (Part Two)

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March 2, 2021

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In this tenth episode of CultivatED Marketer, hosts Brent Bowen and Matt Tidwell, PhD, chat with Grant Gooding — part two of a two-part conversation. He’ll share his distinctive approach to hiring as well as his alignment with community and cause in part two of this interview.

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