Misty Davis, CMO Circana: The Power of Authentic Communication

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In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Misty Davis, the Chief Marketing Officer of Circana. They discuss the importance of authenticity in communication, the value of understanding different personality types, and the power of going to bat for others. Misty shares her experiences of taking risks, delivering hard news, and finding humor in everyday situations. The conversation highlights the significance of acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of others.

In this episode you will learn:

Authenticity is key in effective communication.
Understanding different personality types can improve communication and collaboration.
Taking risks can lead to personal and professional growth.
Delivering hard news requires finesse and empathy.
Finding humor in everyday situations can lighten the mood and humanize conversations.
Acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of others is important for building a positive and supportive work environment.

About Misty Davis

As Chief Marketing Officer at Circana, Misty Davis drives multiple marketing and sales initiatives to align with the company’s growth strategies, with the goal of accelerating demand, awareness, and ecosystem growth. She leads the continuous evolution of corporate messaging, positioning, and execution of the company’s narrative in key marketing assets, including digital presentations, campaigns, events, demos, sales enablement, and strategic communications. Davis is laser-focused on pipeline generation, ensuring the company communicates the right message at the right time and in the right place to all target audiences. She supports the company’s brand to employees and the community, as well as manages internal communications and industry relations efforts.

Previously, Davis had a 16-plus year career at Google, where she held several positions, the most recent of which was Director, Global Client and Agency Solutions, Consumer Packaged Goods, Consumer Health, and Tech. She began her career at Google working across U.S. teams, then in various markets throughout APAC in 2011, which catapulted her into the previous decade of global leadership opportunities. She is a thought leader and trusted confidant to her colleagues and a well-respected consultant with expertise in her field with clients.

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