EPISODE 8: User-Generated Content, Brand Communities & NHL Marketing
On the eighth episode of Sherpas Talking Shop, the team kicks it off with a new intro from designer Katie Schuster and friend Aaron Trachtenberg. The podcast includes heated dialogue on traditional, technological, and trendy topics including:
1) Stew's Experience at Pearson Airport.
Rules are as follows:
a. Don't be hungover.
b. Always wear your sport coat on the plane, never pack it in a suitcase.
c. Avoid rush hour Pearson Airport at all costs.
2) Building Brand Communities with The Chive, Lululemon and @FromHereandAway
The best way for brands to build relationships with consumers is to provide experiences (not just products and services). Developing a community presence and allowing your customers to represent your brand builds brand affinity and loyalty amongst consumers.

3) Bottom-up Ideation with LEGO
4) The NHL's Marketing Direction and the Movement to Get Paul Bissonnette on Coaches Corner
Biz Nasty would bring humor and flare to a panel which desperately needs a dynamic personality!

See below for the best and worst ads of the week:
The Best Ad of the Week
The Worst Ad of the Week
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