MacroMashup
MacroMashup
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Neil Winward is the founder of Macromashup®, which focuses on green investing. In every episode, we cover topics like energy investing and macroeconomics, geopolitics, stocks, bonds, central banks, and commodities. Macromashup's mission is to help banks, family offices, investors, and developers feel empowered to make smart decisions about the what, where, when, and how to invest based on current events. We host solo episodes where Neil shares insights as well as interviews with smart, trusted, vetted subject matter experts on these topics so you can feel better prepared with your money in ever-fluctating markets. Please subscribe to our newsletter so you stay informed directly in your inbox: https://www.macromashup.com
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The podcast explores investment themes including energy investing, macroeconomics, geopolitics, stocks, bonds, central banks, and commodities, with episodes like 'Shocking Truths Investors Are Ignoring (At Their Own Risk!)' illustrating pressing market challenges and trends that investors should be aware of.
Neil Winward is the founder of Macromashup®, which focuses on green investing. In every episode, we cover topics like energy investing and macroeconomics, geopolitics, stocks, bonds, central banks, and commodities. Macromashup’s mission is to help banks, family offices, investors, and developers feel empowered to make smart decisions about the what, where, when, and how to invest based on current events. We host solo episodes where Neil shares insights as well as interviews with smart, trusted, vetted subject matter experts on these topics so you can feel better prepared with your money in ever-fluctating markets. Please subscribe to our newsletter so you stay informed directly in your inbox: https://www.macromashup.com
What can financial brands learn from the man who rebranded the U.S Army? In this episode of MacroMashup, host Neil Winward sits down with Howard Belk, Co-CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Siegel+Gale, to explore the power of authenticity, simplicity, and trust in finance and investing.
From Vanguard’s clarity to Robinhood’s missteps and Goldman Sachs’ trust gap, Howard breaks down what makes or breaks a financial brand. They discuss:
- How to build authentic financial storytelling
- Why clarity beats complexity in wealth management
- Lessons from rebranding the U.S. Army
- The future of AI and human connection in branding
🎧 Listen for insights on brand trust, macroeconomics, and marketing strategy
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: The myth of “new” financial ideas
02:00 – Why clarity and simplicity matter in finance
05:00 – The danger of empty brand promises
07:00 – Authenticity lessons from rebranding the U.S. Army
10:00 – How Vanguard mastered trust and simplicity
12:30 – Robinhood’s rise, drift, and branding mistakes
15:00 – Goldman Sachs vs. JPMorgan: trust and leadership
18:00 – How consistency builds lasting financial brands
20:00 – The importance of staying true to your value proposition
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Macromashup® focuses on clean energy investing, macroeconomics, geopolitics, stocks, bonds, central banks, and commodities. Macromashup’s mission is to help banks, family offices, investors, and developers feel empowered to make smart decisions about the what, where, when, and how to invest based on current events. Please subscribe to our channels:
YouTube: / @macromashup
Newsletter: https://www.macromashup.com/
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