032 | Global Brands are built by Bus Drivers: how managers should look after brands for the next generation | Part 1/2 with Julian Marsili, Global Drinks Brand Director (Copenhagen, DK)
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032 | Global Brands are built by Bus Drivers: how managers should look after brands for the next generation | Part 1/2 with Julian Marsili, Global Drinks Brand Director (Copenhagen, DK)

Summary

In Episode 032, I enjoyed speaking to my friend and ex-colleague Julian Marsili. He is a Global Drinks Brand Director with many years of experience in the drinks business. He is behind the successful rejuvenation of the Carlsberg brand globally, the launch of Alcohol-Free brews and other Portfolio Innovations. He has previously managed Peroni Nastro Azzurro in Italy. I hope you will enjoy our chat. This is a 2 part-episode so Don't forget to listen to episode 033 as well. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps (1:38); Brand Saliency (11:57); Maintaining Basics (17:05); Disconnected From Product (24:31); Demand Space Vs Target About the Host About the Guest
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In Episode 032, I enjoyed speaking to my friend and ex-colleague Julian Marsili. He is a Global Drinks Brand Director with many years of experience in the drinks business. He is behind the successful rejuvenation of the Carlsberg brand globally, the launch of Alcohol-Free brews and other Portfolio Innovations. He has previously managed Peroni Nastro Azzurro in Italy. I hope you will enjoy our chat.

This is a 2 part-episode so Don't forget to listen to episode 033 as well. I hope you will enjoy our chat.


Time Stamps

(1:38); Brand Saliency

(11:57); Maintaining Basics

(17:05); Disconnected From Product

(24:31); Demand Space Vs Target


About the Host

About the Guest


This episode is brought to you by MAFFEO DRINKS, an Advisory helping drinks leaders execute bottom-up growth while managing stakeholder expectations.

Celebrate with us our 3rd anniversary with a special 30% off forever at
maffeodrinks.com/anniversary  

Creators and Guests

Chris Maffeo
Host
Chris Maffeo
Building Bottom-Up Strategies WITH Drinks Leaders Managing Top-Down Expectations | MAFFEO DRINKS Founder & Podcast Host
Julian Marsili
Guest
Julian Marsili
Commercial Executive | Ex Peroni, Carlsberg