Louis Monoyudis is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Bokksu, a company delivering authentic Japanese snacks and home goods worldwide. He is also a judge at Effie Worldwide, where he evaluates top-performing marketing campaigns for the Commerce and Shopper Effie Awards. As a brand strategist, designer, and DTC e-commerce executive, Louis has worked for brands like Sprite, Morgan Stanley, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and LĒVO.

Many DTC-only brands start strong by building a loyal early customer base but eventually hit a wall when trying to scale. High customer acquisition costs and limited exposure outside a single channel restrict long-term growth. How can these brands evolve beyond the limitations of DTC to compete with omnichannel brands?

According to luxury brand marketer and omnichannel growth specialist Louis Monoyudis, native DTC brands can expand into wholesale, retail, and marketplace channels through authentic storytelling and narrative. Growth arises from meeting customers where they already shop — whether it’s Amazon, TikTok Shop, or physical retailers — and brands must adapt their messaging, pricing, and logistics accordingly. Louis emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing with operations and using performance data, surveys, and AI-generated creative campaign testing to guide expansion with less risk.

Join Samir Balwani in today’s Chief Advertiser episode as he welcomes Louis Monoyudis, the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Bokksu, to discuss expanding into omnichannel retail. Louis explains how to structure performance metrics like MER, how to facilitate communication between CFOs and CMOs, and how to leverage AI effectively.

Olivia Morley is the Founder and Content Consultant at FusionFront Media, which offers consulting and freelance services in advertising, media, and entertainment. She also co-hosts the Agency Business and Screen & Sponsor: The New Era of Filmmaking podcasts, which explores the collaboration between brands and the entertainment world. Before founding FusionFront Media, Olivia was a Senior Reporter at Adweek, where she reported on agencies, advertising, marketing, and media trends.

For brands looking to break through the noise, traditional advertising no longer guarantees cultural relevance. As consumers grow savvier, product placements and celebrity endorsements aren’t enough to build lasting emotional connections. How can brands tap into storytelling through authentic, culturally resonant, and creatively engaging mediums?

According to journalist-turned-podcast host and media strategist Olivia Morley, brands are evolving their marketing strategies by delving into film production. Companies are partnering with filmmakers, funding independent films, and even launching studios to create emotionally compelling content that transcends standard ad forms. By empowering directors and producers to lead with stories rather than products, brands can earn cultural relevance organically.

In today’s episode of Chief Advertiser, Samir Balwani talks with Olivia Morley, the Founder and Content Consultant at FusionFront Media, about the intersection of film and brand marketing. Olivia shares the rewards of producing brand-funded indie films, the evolution of brand integrations, and how to develop film partnerships.

Lewis Goldman is a Partner, Chief Growth Officer, and Fractional CMO at TechCXO, which provides companies with fractional and part-time executives. In his role, he specializes in scaling businesses through strategic marketing, product innovation, partnerships, new channel launches, and customer data. With experience as a CMO, Lewis led growth, digital marketing, and e-commerce efforts at companies including Citigroup, MetLife, LinkedIn, Amazon, and LendKey. He is also an Adjunct Professor at St. John’s University, where he teaches integrated advertising communications.

Many growing companies hit a pivotal stage where they need strategic marketing leadership but can’t justify hiring a full-time executive. As marketing gets more complex, business leaders often struggle to connect tactics to long-term growth. How can they unlock big-picture marketing strategies without overextending their budget?

Seasoned fractional CMO Lewis Goldman says businesses can benefit from leveraging part-time, high-level marketing leadership. Fractional CMOs assess companies’ existing marketing efforts, identify quick wins, and implement go-to-market strategies that tie directly to revenue. If you’re working with limited resources, Lewis suggests taking calculated measures like understanding customer pain points, aligning with the leadership team’s priorities, and avoiding launching into tactics without clear objectives.

Tune in to the latest episode of Chief Advertiser as Samir Balwani hosts Lewis Goldman, Partner, Chief Growth Officer, and Fractional CMO at TechCXO, about the advantages of fractional marketing leadership. Lewis shares how executive experience can elevate impact, the importance of understanding a company’s culture, and how to gain buy-in from skeptical CEOs and CFOs.