# Leading a Brand Through Change: Interview with Melissa Stevens, CMO of Fifth Third Bank

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Podcast: [Mintel Little Conversation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mintel-little-conversation-970536)
Published: 2026-04-09T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mintel.com/little-conversation
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## Resource

In this episode, host Andrew Davidson speaks with Melissa Stevens, Chief Marketing Officer at Fifth Third Bank, about the strategic acquisition of Comerica and what it means for brand integration in today’s competitive banking landscape. Melissa shares how the bank is balancing scale with authenticity—leveraging customer experience, community engagement, and AI-driven insights to build trust and drive growth. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of merging brands, and how a clear, customer-centric strategy can turn acquisition into long-term value. Get in touch with Mintel Consulting to apply predictive insights to your specific growth goals. Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of this discussion about Fifth Third Bank's acquisition of Comerica, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community. Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia. Guests: Melissa Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Fifth Third Bank.

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