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Growing the Game: Radhika Duggal on Marketing Major League Soccer

Soccer may be the world’s game, but for Radhika Duggal, it’s also a masterclass in marketing, leadership, and consumer obsession. As CMO of Major League Soccer, she’s redefining how a league connects with its fans—through innovation, resilience, and a culture of care that puts people first.

Radhika pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to market a league that’s growing at record pace. From embracing imperfection as a strategy (yes, really) to building a culture of care and speed, she shares how consumer behavior and team dynamics intersect to create moments of fandom that last a lifetime.

We cover it all: resilience in leadership, why feedback is the ultimate gift, the art of operationalizing innovation, and how soccer’s global DNA makes it uniquely positioned to unite rather than divide.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:10 The Role of CMO in Major League Soccer

06:44 Embracing Imperfection and Learning

09:28 Navigating New Challenges in a New Industry

12:33 Goals and Team Dynamics

15:36 Operationalizing Speed and Communication

18:24 Building a Culture of Care and Trust

21:09 Defining Great Leadership

22:53 Feedback and Growth

25:48 Consumer Behavior Insights

28:28 Driving Fan Growth and Engagement

31:00 Measuring Fandom and Emotional Connection

35:07 Innovation in Marketing for MLS

37:10 Understanding Consumer Behavior

39:39 Real-Life Consumer Insights

42:11 The Thread of People in Career

43:55 Resilience as a Key Skill

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