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Ep 85: Pat O’Toole is the Chief Marketing Officer for Burger King
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Joining us today is Pat O'Toole, the Chief Marketing Officer of the iconic Burger King. Recorded in person at the Burger King headquarters in sunny Miami, Florida, this episode unveils the highly-anticipated Million Dollar Whopper campaign and insider secrets to Burger King’s “Reclaim the Flame” plan to accelerate growth. Pat is an accomplished marketing executive with a proven track record in elevating iconic brands to new heights. With a deep understanding of global markets and a history of steering some of the most beloved brands, he continues to make a lasting impact on the marketing landscape. In our conversation, we discuss his path from broadcast journalist to marketing guru, why now is the most exciting time in marketing history, and how the company is celebrating people's unique tastes through the Million Dollar Whopper campaign. You’ll gain valuable insights into multi-location marketing in the fast-food space, serving franchisees and the end consumer, the next generation of marketing, and much more. To discover how Pat is taking Burger King’s marketing to new heights, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Background on Pat and the historic Burger King headquarters in Miami, Florida.
- His journey from journalism to marketing executive.
- The state of the current marketing landscape and how it will evolve.
- What a Million Dollar Whopper is and the motivation for it.
- The story, process, and technology behind the Million Dollar Whopper campaign.
- Burger King’s Reclaim the Flame plan and Pat’s role in it.
- Insights into the company’s overall remodel strategy.
- How Burger King is servicing both franchisees and the end-consumer.
- Pat's transition from marketing in CPG to the fast-food space.
- Essential advice that Pat has for budding marketers.
- Ways that he is mentoring the next generation of marketers.
- A lighting round of marketing-related questions.
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