I've Ben Thinking Podcast: Season 1

In a new podcast series from akhia communications, President and CEO Ben Brugler sits down with professionals from across the Northeast Ohio region to discuss the ever-changing world of marketing and everything that it touches throughout an organization.

Episode 1: Ryan Henary, managing director, internal communications, FedEx Ground

Episode 2: Kim Gaebelein, senior marketing director, Bil-Jac

Episode 3: Sarah Pozek, human capital management consultant, ADP

Episode 4: Emily Sword, director, brand planning and strategy, MTD Products

Episode 5: Mark Censoprano, CEO, CMO, SVP, major healthcare and retail brands

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Ben Brugler CEO, President

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