The second part of my chat with Roberto Roccatti, former CEO of Galvanina, Tomarchio, Lurisia, and Royal Unibrew Italy, and previously with Allied Domecq.
From Roberto’s LinkedIn Profile:
Executive with strong record of value creation. Success in sales, marketing and supply chain reached in different markets and sectors.
Experience working with entrepreneurial realities, public companies and investment funds.
Responsible for full P&L with proven capability to deliver profit through turn over growth, costs control and working capital optimization.
Strong in interpersonal relationship with a passion to support people’s professional growth.
In this episode, we discuss marketing strategies for economically frugal environments. The episode highlights the importance of a clear focus, simplicity, and understanding of commercial dynamics to create an impactful marketing toolbox. The conversation delves into balancing creativity with practical execution, ensuring simplicity in communication, and the challenges brands face in various channels. The dialogue also covers the significance of geographic targeting and consistent brand execution, both locally and internationally, emphasizing the importance of building a solid strategy aligned with practical execution. Real-world examples like Heineken and Aperol illustrate how strategic focus and consistent messages can drive brand success. The episode concludes with insights on collaborating with investors and balancing growth and brand equity.
In this episode
00:00 Introduction
00:56 The Marketing Toolbox in Frugal Environments
03:06 Importance of Simplicity in Marketing Execution
07:08 Challenges in Marketing and Trade Dynamics
16:53 Strategies for Small vs. Big Brands
22:27 Balancing Execution and Strategy
34:13 Managing Investor Expectations
36:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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