We’re excited to sit down with Gastón Tourn, the Chief Growth Officer of Oddbox, a subscription service rescuing produce that would otherwise go to waste. In this conversation, Gastón dives into the importance of genuine storytelling, the fascinating psychology behind “Veg Haters,” and why focusing on customer insight (rather than competitors) unlocks true growth potential.

One of the key takeaways from this episode is Gastón’s belief that marketers should read fiction writers—like Hemingway—to understand storytelling frameworks that connect on a deeper human level. Another recurring theme is his approach to balancing long-term brand-building with short-term performance—a common challenge for any marketer who needs to do “more with less.” If you’ve ever wondered how to turn customer complaints into an engaging campaign, or if you simply love the idea of “ugly” fruits and veggies saving the world, then this episode is for you!

Watch the video version of this podcast on Youtube ▶️: https://youtu.be/DWQzGdyFj-U

📚 Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Intro 🎙️
• 00:03:02 – What is Oddbox? 🥕
• 00:08:40 – Gastón’s favorite challenger brand 🏆
• 00:11:16 – Storytelling that matters – the Hemingway hack ✍️
• 00:23:10 – Focusing on customers, not competitors 🤝
• 00:34:03 – How to Approach ROI with the Board 🦟
• 00:40:25 – Lightning Round ⚡

🖊️Mentioned in the show:

• The Long and the Short of it: Balancing Short and Long-Term Marketing Strategies

Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Scratch is hosted by Eric Fulwiler, and he’s joined by Gastón Tourn of Oddbox in this episode.

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Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. Past guests include CMOs from Mastercard, GE, Shell, Hyperloop, Adobe, PepsiCo, and Papa Johns.

If you’re interested in learning more about marketing from successful CMOs, we compiled a list of the top 5 CMO podcasts to listen to in 2024; check it out here 🔗 https://www.wearerival.com/content-hub-articles/cmo-podcasts-you-cannot-afford-to-miss-in-2024