In this episode of The Marketing Share Podcast, hosts Barb VanSomeren and Alec Cheung sit down with Brian McHale, CEO of Brandience, a full-service marketing agency based in Cincinnati that helps national and franchise brands grow while staying true to their identity.

Brian brings decades of experience in media, production, and brand strategy, including helping leading franchise and retail brands navigate expansion, maintain brand consistency, and build genuine local connections.

During this interview, our marketing experts explore the tension every expanding brand faces. The central question: how to enter new markets without losing authenticity?

This episode covers what it is like to manage brand integrity, prepare your operations for growth, and adapt to AI-driven marketing and generative search (GEO).

You’ll learn:
🔹 How agencies can embody the brand while entering new markets
🔹 Why franchisees’ local insights are invaluable for brand success
🔹 How to align marketing and operations during expansion
🔹 What generative search (GEO) means for SEO and web design

Whether you’re leading a marketing expansion, managing franchise growth, or navigating AI’s impact on brand visibility, this episode is a masterclass in marketing leadership and adaptability.

🔗 Connect with Brian McHale

👉 Website: https://www.brandience.com/
👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmchale/
🎙️ Podcast: Go Beyond by Brandience

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