033 | The Bottom-up Trade: aka where to build brands regardless if on or off-trade | Part 2/2 with Julian Marsili, Global Drinks Brand Director (Copenhagen, DK)
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033 | The Bottom-up Trade: aka where to build brands regardless if on or off-trade | Part 2/2 with Julian Marsili, Global Drinks Brand Director (Copenhagen, DK)

Summary

In Episode 033, I continued the conversation I had in episode 032 with Julian Marsili. He is a Global Drinks Brand Director who has many years of experience in the drinks business. He is behind the successful global rejuvenation of the Carlsberg brand, 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 two part-episode, so Don't forget to listen to episode 032 as well. I hope you will enjoy our chat. Time Stamps (00:35); The Bottom-up Trade (02:45); Target Spaces (07:23); Recovering Brand Essence (12:24); Marketeer Disconnection From Trade (19:57); 1% Everyday (25:30); Distinctiveness Vs Differentiation
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In Episode 033, I continued the conversation I had in episode 032 with Julian Marsili. He is a Global Drinks Brand Director who has many years of experience in the drinks business. He is behind the successful global rejuvenation of the Carlsberg brand, 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 two part-episode, so Don't forget to listen to episode 032 as well. I hope you will enjoy our chat.


Time Stamps

(00:35); The Bottom-up Trade

(02:45); Target Spaces

(07:23); Recovering Brand Essence

(12:24); Marketeer Disconnection From Trade

(19:57); 1% Everyday

(25:30); Distinctiveness Vs Differentiation



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