Pulse Check: Marketing Truths — Part 2

Ryan Morabito sits down with Tariq Hassan, former CMO and Chief Customer Experience Officer at McDonald's USA, to unpack the evolving marketing landscape. From the critical role of first-party data to building a fearless, innovation-driven culture, Tariq shares leadership insights that higher education marketers can directly apply. This episode is a masterclass in marketing transformation, organizational alignment, and using failure as a strategic advantage.

Guest Name: Tariq Hassan

Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariqhassan1/

Guest Bio: Tariq Hassan is a dynamic, data-driven consumer marketing leader with a unique blend of general management, operational savvy, and digital and technology marketing transformation expertise. He brings over 20 years of world-class brand building across diverse categories for industry leaders including PepsiCo, Gatorade, GM, J&J, Mars, HP, Mercedes, and Emirates Airlines. Known for achieving results through creating and motivating collaborative teams, Tariq has a unique ability to anticipate consumer needs and exceed expectations—consistently driving in-market growth year over year.

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