Album 2 Track 9 – Ken Muench, CMO at Yum Brands, previously Founder of brand consultancy, Collider and prior to that creative and account person at multiple ad agencies including FCB.

Hey Brand Nerds! We have a surfer dude who doubles as a marketing maven!!. What a fun ride with Ken who shares many fun stories throughout his career from writing copy for the California Lottery, to his ill-fated Hamburger Helper campaign and into cultural relevance for Yum in the many different countries they serve. Oh and lots to learn including these highlights:

• RED- Relevant, Ease and Distinctive
• Always know your culture
• Selling the dream of the dream
• Learning from brilliant peers such as MIT Building 23
• Don’t get cocky marketers, be humble and don’t argue with consumers!
• Fight against the cultural norm at your own peril, better to work WITH culture
• Lot of snake oil in MarTech…. Be careful of the creepy factor…
• Gen Z- craving comfort

#kenmuench #marketing #branding #yum #tacobell #kfc #pizzahut #minniebellssoulfood #daeho #elgarage

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