Episode 118- Innovate or Renovate: Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire's Budget Masterclass

Interview with SVP & CMO of Qualcomm Technologies, Don McGuire

Don McGuire, SVP & CMO at Qualcomm Technologies, head global marketing, spanning all areas of digital strategies. With 25 years of experience, he led at Intel, Kyocera, Leap Wireless, and Sprint PCS. In this insightful podcast episode, Don McGuire highlights the significance of efficient innovation within budget constraints. Don explores reimagining MarTech for enhanced customer journeys, managing decision impacts, fostering collaboration, and crafting compelling brand narratives. From strategic partnerships to overcoming bureaucracy, he emphasizes the value of multi-channel marketing and cultivating a collaborative culture for successful innovation at Qualcomm.

On The Menu:

1. Balancing Innovation and Budget: Leveraging digital toolsets for efficient innovation while managing costs.

2. Catching Up in MarTech: Reimagining MarTech to improve the customer journey and meet benchmarks.

3. Managing the Impact of Difficult Decisions: Addressing delays and considering time to market, competitiveness, and KPIs.

4. Overcoming Bureaucracy: Cultivating a collaborative culture at Qualcomm to foster innovation.

5. Storytelling and Brand Development: Prioritizing a strong brand story for successful brand execution.

6. Strategic Partnerships and Multi-Channel Marketing: Focusing on win-win partnerships and omnichannel approaches to reach diverse audiences effectively.