BRANDED WOR(L)DS
Episodes
Special Transatlantic Episode: BRANDED WOR(L)DS x Why It Matters Present “MERCH 2030”
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BRANDED WOR(L)DS and Why It Matters join forces for a special transatlantic episode exploring MERCH 2030, the bold new industry blueprint by Steven Ba...
Special Transatlantic Episode: BRANDED WOR(L)DS x Why It Matters Present “MERCH 2030”
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BRANDED WOR(L)DS and Why It Matters join forces for a special transatlantic episode exploring MERCH 2030, the bold new industry blueprint by Steven Ba...
Shaping the Future of Promo – How ASI Connects an Industry
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores ASI’s evolution into a digital powerhouse for data, education, and media. Steven and Jeff speak with Tim Andrews about technol...
From Garage to Global Brands – The Journey of Torsten Jansson and New Wave Group
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a small Swedish town to a global portfolio of over 40 brands, Torsten Jansson has built New Wave Group on patience, craftsmanship, and long-term ...
Leading by Example – How Showdown Displays Builds Culture, Purpose, and Global Impact with John Bruellman, CEO
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Minnesota to markets around the world, John Bruellman has led Showdown Displays with one clear belief: people come before profits. In this episod...
Leading with Purpose from Sweden to the World – How values, networks, and mentoring shape lasting impact
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From mentoring young professionals to redefining sustainability as opportunity – Kjell Harbom has shaped the promotional products industry for decad...
Beyond the Print – Patrick Bardsley on Inclusion, Impact, and the Power of Purpose at Spectrum Designs
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a small idea in Port Washington to a thriving nonprofit enterprise – Spectrum Designs shows how commerce can become a catalyst for inclusion. I...
Between Two Worlds – How Skylar Steudter Turns Intercultural Experience into Professional Storytelling
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From leaving Germany at 18 to becoming a LinkedIn Thought Leader – How intercultural experiences shape professional storytelling At just 18, Skylar ...
Simply Human – How Goldstar Balances Reach, Relevance, and Responsibility
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an industry where efficiency often overshadows empathy, Goldstar takes a different path – one where simplicity is a strategy, and people are at t...
Global Cooperation, Local Impact – The IPPAG Way
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where global networks often prioritize scale over substance, IPPAG offers a different approach: a cooperative model built on long-term trus...
Making Noise – How RUPT Is Flipping the Script on an Industry and Getting Noticed
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is one of those “damn, we did that” stories. We’re joined by Jason Lucash who didn’t just enter the promo world — he and ...
Threads Across Oceans – How Vantage and Lynka Stitch Together a Global Apparel Alliance
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS – A Transatlantic Dialogue, we sit down with two industry leaders: Rob Watson (Vantage Apparel, USA) and John Ly...
Learning to Lead: How GXN and Executive Education Shape the Industry’s Future
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead in a transforming industry? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Georgina Lack, award-winning consultant and lecturer at t...
Wearing the Brand – How Joel Strömberg and Berkeley Redefine Corporate Fashion Across Cultures
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Strömberg is Partner and Deputy CEO of the Swedish corporate fashion brand Berkeley. While usually leading operations from Gothenburg, he’s cu...
Shaping the Future of Brands – A Global Dialogue with Drew Holmgreen, President & CEO of PPAI
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in the Belgian woods at La Hulpe during the first International Leadership Summit, this premiere episode of Branded Wor(l)ds – A Transatlan...