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Season 3 | Episode 9

Why Amex is Taking a Balanced Approach to Competition

Andy Goldberg, SVP, Global Brand Content & Platforms at American Express, discusses how he is reframing the competitive landscape by fighting for finite attention. One of the strategies he shares is thinking about advertising like a TV show you actually want to watch.

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Transcript

Why Amex is Taking a Balanced Approach to Competition

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Show Notes Guest List

Show Notes

In this episode of The Brave Technologist Podcast, we discuss:

  • How media buying has changed over the last 10 years and where Andy is investing now
  • Elevating the member experience through strategic, value added partnerships
  • What it takes to be a bold marketer and finding your unique edge
  • American Express’s proprietary scorecard for measuring against engagement and brand lift and more!

Guest List

The amazing cast and crew:

  • Andy Goldberg - SVP, Global Brand Content & Platforms, American Express

    Andy Goldberg, joined American Express in May 2019 as SVP, Global Brand Planning, and Content. Since joining in May 2019, Andy has led the American Express brand into the future by driving meaningful ways for key audiences to engage with Amex. He is responsible for developing the global brand strategy and annual brand marketing plans. Andy is driving and reinventing how that comes to life through content on multiple platforms, including leading the future of payment (beyond card) and brand design efforts. Andy has transformed Shop Small from a single day into a year-round global platform, supporting merchants, small businesses, and cardmembers.

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