The Winning Brands Podcast

Brand Slam^® is a high-energy podcast celebrating the people and plays behind winning brands. We cover what it takes to stand out in marketing, healthcare, sports marketing, entertainment and hospitality through sharp branding insight, real talk, and a little fun. Every episode delivers a “triple play” of strategy, team-culture lessons, and marketing game-planning with guests who are actually in the arena. Guests get a brand-positive media experience, shareable clips and promotional assets for easy cross-promotion and the opportunity to connect with (add)ventures’ client and partner network.

You bring your victory story. We’ll bring the mic.

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EP 49: Betting on the brand: How DraftKings stands out in a crowded game

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EP 48: The Dodgers’ dynasty blueprint with GM Brandon Gomes

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EP 47: How GoodRx turns savings into brand loyalty

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EP 46: Reading the room: Marketing lessons from the auction floor

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MEET your HOSTS

steve rosa

Steve is the founder and CEO of (add)ventures, a global agency delivering multidisciplinary, multicultural and multi-generational brand solutions without the typical ad agency attitude. An Emmy Award–winning storyteller, Steve has spent decades helping Fortune 500 companies and major brands thrive.

joe kayata

A former Emmy Award-winning sportscaster with a keen ability to unearth compelling stories and identify standout talent, Joe keeps listeners engaged with his signature energy and insight.

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From what’s working in the wild to what’s coming around the corner, our stories unpack emerging trends, hot takes and smart moves in branding, marketing and culture.