In this episode of Marketing Vanguard, host Jenny Rooney sits down with Kimberly Paige, CMO of BET, to explore the intersection of content, culture, and community in modern media. From judging at Cannes Lions to celebrating BET's 45th anniversary, Paige shares how her extensive experience at P&G, Coca-Cola, and Coty shaped her approach to authentic storytelling and brand evolution. Learn how BET is pioneering change through strategic brand partnerships, streaming innovation, and a commitment to meaningful content that drives both cultural impact and commercial success. A must-listen for marketing leaders seeking to understand how heritage brands can stay relevant while maintaining their core mission.What You'll Learn:<ul><li>How BET transformed from being "the only place" for Black content to a platform focused on changing community outcomes</li><li>Why cultural credibility is the foundation for commercial viability in media and entertainment</li><li>The strategy behind BET's successful entry into streaming as the first Paramount Global brand</li><li>How to modernize a legacy brand while maintaining authentic connections with core audiences</li><li>The principles behind successful brand identity redesign that inspire internal innovation</li></ul>Unlocking the Creator Economy with AwinDid you know influencer marketing drives twice as many sales as display advertising, with a 37% higher retention rate?Awin helps brands harness this potential with tailored influencer management solutions that drive measurable results. Whether you're looking to grow your creator roster, foster long-term relationships, or track full-funnel performance, Awin’s expertise and platform integrations make it easy to scale campaigns and optimize impact.With partnerships across CreatorIQ, LTK, ShopMy, and more, brands gain access to powerful discovery tools and seamless tracking capabilities, ensuring transparency and efficiency at every stage.Here’s how brands can maximize their influencer marketing:<ul><li>Find the right creators – Access a diverse network of influencers, even in niche markets.</li><li>Track performance with full transparency – Measure impact from awareness to conversions in real time.</li><li>Incentivize influencers effectively – Commission-based rewards through affiliate links and coupon codes keep creators engaged.</li><li>Blend influencer & affiliate marketing seamlessly – Awin’s integrations create a streamlined, results-driven approach</li></ul>Unlock the full potential of influencer marketing. <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/624489e813888000165b50f7/shows/62470776b68b3c0012ad99a8/episodes/Visit%20awin.link/adweek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit awin.link/adweek </a>to start building high-impact partnerships today!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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