Jack Reynolds (Free People) | 5 Year Plans and Building Brands

Jack Reynolds is the CMO of Free People, the apparel and lifestyle brand which is part of the Urban Outfitters Group. Jack has been with Free People for five years and was recently promoted to CMO in April. Before joining Free People, Jack was at Bertelsmann Media Group managing online and direct programs for 13 years. Jack didn't start his career as a marketer—he actually had ambitions to work in the music industry as an A&R representative. He started on his path as a marketer when he was trying to find strategies to promote his artists. In this conversation, Jack shares his blueprint for connecting a brand's voice to new and existing consumers. He also talks about the importance of patience in the role of a marketer and why listening is the most important tool you can have in your arsenal.  Support our sponsor Deloitte and experience their guidance on resilience for brands in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Deloitte.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.