In this episode of The Future of Consumer Marketing, host Brett Stapper interviews Amy Carr, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at ThirdLove. With a unique background spanning from auditing at Arthur Andersen to leadership roles at Gap and Sephora, Amy brings an analytical mindset to the creative world of marketing. At ThirdLove, she’s transforming their approach by balancing data-driven performance marketing with emotional brand storytelling while simplifying their technology stack. Amy shares insights on how ThirdLove differentiates itself in the intimate apparel market with innovative sizing (including half-cup sizes), solving real fit problems, and creating marketing that moves beyond transactional promotions to emotional connections.

Topics Discussed:

• Transitioning from finance (CPA) to marketing leadership in retail
• Differences in ecommerce strategies between beauty and apparel
• Building a comprehensive marketing team with the right agency partners
• Leveraging personalization technology to enhance customer experience
• The challenge of considered purchases in DTC marketing
• Moving away from feature-focused marketing toward emotional brand storytelling
• Future of consumer marketing becoming more circular and less linear with AI