Episode 105: More Than a Month with Robyn Streisand and Michael Krans

<p>Host Stephanie Beach welcomes marketing leaders Robyn Streisand, Founder and CEO of The Mixx and Titanium Worldwide, and Michael Krans, VP of Retail Media at Macy’s, for a special Pride Month discussion on the evolution of inclusivity in the advertising industry. Key themes include moving beyond &quot;checkbox diversity&quot; toward genuine brand belonging and the importance of long-term commitment over seasonal campaigns. The discussion explores how queer culture has increasingly influenced mainstream culture and the ways in which retail media networks use first-party data to measure the impact of inclusive messaging.</p><p><strong>About the Guests:</strong></p><p><em>Robyn Streisand:</em> Robyn Streisand is the Founder &amp; CEO of The Mixx and Titanium Worldwide, with 30 years of experience helping Fortune 500 brands connect authentically with diverse audiences. A recognized leader in LGBTQ+ inclusion and cultural fluency, she founded The Mixx and launched Titanium Worldwide, the world&#39;s first collective of certified-diverse marketing, media, and communications agencies. Her work helps brands build authentic connections that inspire loyalty and drive lasting growth.</p><p><em>Michael Krans:</em> Michael Krans is the Vice President of Macy&#39;s Media Network, leading retail media strategy across Macy&#39;s, Bloomingdale&#39;s, and Bluemercury. With more than two decades of experience spanning retail media, publishing, and digital commerce, he has held leadership roles at iconic brands including Harper&#39;s Bazaar, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, and Walmart Connect. Known for driving digital innovation, Michael helped launch ShopBazaar.com, one of the industry&#39;s first content-to-commerce platforms, and has built data-driven media solutions for some of the world&#39;s largest fashion, beauty, and retail brands.</p><p>Connect with our guests <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynstreisand/"><u>linkedin.com/robynstreisand</u></a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-krans-a7ba85/"><u>linkedin.com/michael-j-krans</u></a> </p>