New BRANDED WOR(L)DS Episode with John Bruellman
The next episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS – A Transatlantic Dialogue takes us into the world of leadership, culture, and purpose — with a company that quite literally helps brands stand tall: Showdown Displays. Under the title “Leading by Example – How Showdown Displays Builds Culture, Purpose, and Global Impact”, hosts Steven Baumgärtner (Cybergroup, Germany) and […]
New Episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS with Kjell Harbom
A fresh episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS – A Transatlantic Dialogue will is live, taking us on a journey to Sweden. Hosts Steven Baumgärtner (Cybergroup, Germany) and Jeff Solomon (FreePromoTips, USA) welcome Kjell Harbom, an industry icon whose influence has shaped the promotional products landscape for decades. Kjell is known as a connector, mentor, and thought […]
Designing a Better World with Every Print
Purpose is no longer a buzzword. It is the foundation of business that truly matters. On September 28 a new episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS A Transatlantic Dialogue drops and it is all about transforming good intentions into lasting impact. Our guest is Patrick Bardsley, co-founder and CEO of Spectrum Designs Foundation. What began as a […]
Branded Wor(l)ds – A Transatlantic Dialogue with Skylar Steudter
On September 14, 2025, the latest episode of Branded Wor(l)ds – A Transatlantic Dialogue will be released, featuring Skylar Steudter, LinkedIn specialist, entrepreneur, and storyteller. At just 18 years old, Skylar made the life-changing decision to leave Germany for the United States. Since then, he has built a career that bridges cultures and continents – […]
A Transatlantic Dialogue on Branding
The new episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS – A Transatlantic Dialogue goes live on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 09:00 CET. In this edition, hosts Steven Baumgaertner and Jeff Solomon welcome Heather Smartt, Global Head of Goldstar, for an in-depth conversation about what happens when simplicity becomes a strategy and empathy becomes brand power. Goldstar has built its […]
Podcast with IPPAG: “Global Cooperation, Local Impact” – New episode out
In the newest episode of BRANDED WOR(L)DS – A Transatlantic Dialogue, we explore the quiet power of cooperation with Florence Mosnier and Andre Noordwijk from IPPAG, a global alliance redefining what partnership can look like in the branded merchandise industry. Rather than chasing scale for its own sake, IPPAG champions a cooperative model grounded in […]
A podcast that’s already making waves after just five episodes
Every second Sunday, it’s time again — a brand-new episode of Branded Wor(l)ds drops, and if you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the moment. After just five episodes, our transatlantic podcast has already attracted hundreds of Spotify followers and a perfect 5.0 rating from our listeners. Branded Wor(l)ds is more than a podcast. It’s a […]
Branded Wor(l)ds: New Episode with Jason Lucash
The latest episode of our podcast was originally scheduled for release on July 27. But with summer holidays in full swing, we decided to push it back by a week. On Sunday, it finally went live: August 3 at 09:00 CET. Our guest: Jason Lucash, CEO of RUPT, serial entrepreneur, and one of the most […]
Global Partners. Shared Values. New Standards.
When visions go beyond borders, real change begins. In the latest episode of Branded Wor(l)ds, two industry leaders come together who truly embody this mindset: Rob Watson, CEO of Vantage Apparel (USA), and John Lynch, CEO of Lynka (Poland), discuss their transatlantic partnership – and how they’re setting new standards in the world of decorated […]
Branded Wor(l)ds enters the next round
Branding today needs more than just good communication. It requires a clear stance, real expertise, and international collaboration. That’s exactly what Branded Wor(l)ds delivers – the transatlantic podcast for anyone committed to building future-ready brands. Each month, U.S. branding expert Jeff Solomon and Europe’s sustainability voice Steven Baumgärtner speak with inspiring guests about the ideas […]
