CHARLIE ELBERSON | DURATION: 52 MINUTES
Published September 11, 2017
Charlie Elberson excavates and clarifies the meaning of brands. He is a brand strategist who has developed, built and stewarded brands for business clients for over 35 years. He is Vice President Insights Strategist for Wray Ward | Creative Marketing Communications. His work includes client engagement, developing strategy, drawing on research, working with creative, determining measurements, interpreting analytics, and asking the questions that lead to insight. Charlie previously led his own agency, Elberson Partners. He has worked for Young & Rubicam and Leber Kats Partners (now FCB). He is the primary trustee and advisor for Reemprise, a venture philanthropy fund. Charlie also sings and plays keyboard for Small Time Joe, a classic rock, blues and soul cover band.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in branding and marketing, and a personal journey of curiosity and engagement.
IN THIS EPISODE
Charlie explains what an ‘Insights Strategist’ does and the anthropological work of brand development.
He discusses the quality that makes him good at what he does, what he likes best about his work, and what he finds most challenging about it.
He defines the essence of a brand and shares what he thinks about personal branding.
Charlie reveals how his friends would have described him in high school.
He shares the role his father played in one of the most iconic product development and advertising campaigns.
Charlie discusses the impact of the digital revolution on marketing communications and what he means by the dance of client engagement.
He talks about the creation of a venture philanthropy fund.
Charlie shares what he values most about playing music in a band and what he hopes his life will be all about.
plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Excavating and Clarifying What is True
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This episode is sponsored by Blumenthal Performing Arts, celebrating its 25th year presenting the best in performing arts.
