Raja argues that marketing has not just lost influence, it has lost credibility. He traces this back to a fundamental disconnect between marketing and business outcomes, where marketers failed to understand financial drivers, revenue models, and the language of the C-suite. As a result, CEOs have lost trust, new roles like Chief Growth Officer have emerged, and marketing has been pushed out of strategic decision-making.

Drawing on his experience leading Mastercard’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing brands, Raja introduces the idea of “Quantum Marketing”, a reimagining of the entire marketing value chain, from insights to customer engagement. He shares how shifting from traditional advertising to immersive, multisensory experiences helped reposition marketing as a growth engine rather than a cost centre.

From redefining the capabilities of modern marketers to rethinking how marketing is taught in business schools, this episode offers a candid and forward-looking perspective for leaders navigating a rapidly changing landscape.

Raja Rajamannar spent over a decade at Mastercard, transforming the brand into one of the fastest-growing and most valuable in the world. He is currently a Senior Fellow and former CMO at Mastercard and an Executive Fellow at both Harvard Business School and Yale School of Management, where he is focused on reimagining the future of marketing. With a career spanning leadership roles across companies like Unilever, Citibank, and Mastercard, Raja is widely recognised for pioneering the concept of “Quantum Marketing” and for bringing a deeply commercial, data-driven, and innovation-led approach to modern marketing.

Topics Covered:

• Why marketing has lost credibility and influence in the C-suite
• The disconnect between marketing activity and business outcomes
• The rise of performance marketing and its limitations
• Why marketers must become general managers, not specialists
• The concept of “Quantum Marketing” and resetting the value chain
• How Mastercard transformed marketing into a growth driver
• The shift from advertising to experiential and multisensory marketing
• Why AI and technology level the playing field for companies
• Creativity and human connection as the next competitive advantage
• The future role of marketing as a cross-functional, strategic driver
• The evolving skillset required for modern marketing leaders

Episode Chapters:

• 00:00 Intro and meet Raja Rajamannar
• 02:08 Resetting the Entire Marketing Function
• 06:13 Why Marketing Has Lost Its Influence
• 10:41 Capabilities of a Strategic Marketer
• 17:59 AI, Technology, and the Future of Differentiation
• 20:28 Transforming Marketing at Mastercard
• 27:09 A Defining Career Moment in Sales
• 31:16 The Future of Marketing as a Function
• 33:40 Skills for the Marketer of Tomorrow
• 36:07 Staying Relevant in a Changing Industry

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Topics Covered: 

• How to reframe marketing's role from communications-only to business transformation by positioning marketing as integral to customer strategy, digital ubiquity, and business outcomes, not as a separate function. 
• The three non-negotiable qualities that define high-performing marketing leaders. Intellectual capability to understand business dynamics, relentless work ethic, and learning agility trump tenure or pedigree. 
•  The "Swoosh" methodology for delivering marketing transformation. Start by fixing operational basics and earning credibility, then paint a three-year vision of progressive change.
• Why credibility precedes creativity in the boardroom. Lead with a data-driven understanding of business models, revenue drivers, and digital impact before deploying your creative superpower. Numbers open doors; creativity changes minds.
• The winning team composition is a mix of industry veterans with fresh talent from other sectors. Pair people who understand organizational unwritten rules with outsiders who bring new perspectives. 
• How to connect with the C-suite through emotional immersion, not just dashboards. Use theatrical, real-world experiences, hotel room customer simulations, unfiltered customer sessions, and live store visits to make customer insights visceral and memorable for executives.

Pardeep Duggal is the Global Marketing and Digital Director at Bupa Global. She brings three decades of experience transforming customer experiences across heavily regulated industries, including banking, energy, insurance, and healthcare. Known for embedding marketing into enterprise-wide business transformation strategies, she has built high-performing teams at leading organizations, including E.ON, CVS, Santander, and Barclaycard. 

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Topics Covered: 

• How to identify your brand's functional truth before building a creative narrative
• Why utility-driven positioning is not unsexy; it's the most powerful competitive moat
• The performance paradox: How constraints and mandatory brand elements actually unlock creative freedom
• How to balance AI-driven efficiency with long-term brand distinctiveness
• Why transparency and proof-of-impact matter more than purpose promises 
• How to maintain authenticity and cultural relevance while scaling globally
• The leadership skill senior marketers must develop next 

Andrew Smith is Senior Director of Brand at Vinted, Europe's leading secondhand marketplace platform, where he leads a talented team overseeing brand positioning, messaging strategy, product marketing, creative production, and campaign operations. With over 20 years of experience spanning creative agencies, consulting, global tech companies (including Booking.com), and scaling ventures (including VanMoof), Smith has built deep expertise in bridging creativity, data, and technology to drive measurable brand and business impact.

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Meet the guests:

• Lucas Mack: Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Communications, Kubota North America
• Norm Johnston: SVP, Global Head of Advertising Strategy, News Corp
• Victoria Lozano: Chief Marketing Officer, Crayola
• Mo Kingston: Global Marketing Strategies Lead, Nestlé
• Paul Stafford: Former Head of Retail Media, Superdrug (now Head of Very Media Group)
  Mario Mijares: VP Marketing, Loyalty & Monetization Platforms, 7-Eleven
• Ariela Nerubay Turndorf:  Chief Marketing Officer, Grupo Jumex
• Paul Wright: Head of EMEA, Uber Advertising

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Topics Covered: 

• Why the "Brand vs. Product" debate is obsolete, and why the most effective marketing strategy isn't choosing between brand elevation and product innovation; it's executing both simultaneously.  
• How to translate brand purpose into a unifying campaign architecture: Crayola's "Campaign for Creativity" demonstrates how to align messaging across all touchpoints, from product launches to location-based entertainment. 
• The framework for extending brand reach beyond traditional product categories: Moving beyond core offerings into experiential spaces (location-based entertainment), digital platforms (interactive apps), and cultural partnerships (limited-edition collaborations). 
• How to leverage brand heritage and archives as competitive moats: Using a 40-year archive of children's artwork to reunite adult creators with their childhood creations isn't just nostalgia marketing; it's a defensible and authentic brand asset. 
• The strategic approach to AI in consumer-facing applications: Position AI as an enabler of creativity rather than a replacement for human creation, especially for younger audiences.
• Why awareness of blind spots is the most critical leadership skill: The biggest marketing failures often stem not from details you sweated over, but from underlying assumptions you took for granted. 

Victoria Lozano is Chief Marketing Officer at Crayola, overseeing all aspects of marketing and consumer engagement for one of the world's most iconic and culturally resonant brands. With a distinguished career spanning Fortune 500 companies, including Cadbury North America (where she led the $1.2B gum and mints portfolio), Miller Brewing Company, Warner Lambert, and Pfizer, she brings deep expertise in brand strategy, product innovation, and omnichannel marketing.

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Topics Covered: 

• How to leverage the five fundamental questions of storytelling (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to build authentic brand narratives
• Why emotional connection precedes logical decision-making in all purchasing decisions, regardless of culture or industry
• The crucial distinction between "brand" (internal truth) and "branding" (creative execution) in building lasting customer trust
• How to authentically embed purpose into company culture 
• Why generational shifts are driving a return to purpose-driven leadership and marketing
• The "I Was Caught" framework for building employee engagement and retention
• How to balance data-driven decision-making with creative storytelling to drive growth
• Why AI should be viewed as an amplifier of human creativity rather than a replacement 

Lucas Mack is the Head of Global Brand Strategy at Kubota North America, where he leads with a mission to unite authenticity, purpose, and storytelling. With over 18 years of experience, including founding a multimillion-dollar creative agency and consulting for Fortune 100 clients like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Netflix, he helps brands align culture with vision. A TEDx speaker, author, and host of The Lucas Mack Show, he combines brand strategy with leadership transformation to drive trust and lasting impact.

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"Keep your knowledge curve ahead of your action curve - it's a real discipline, and it's not easy because there's so much happening. Don't read about OpenAI - go use it. Don't read about TikTok - get on TikTok, which is bewildering, and obviously, the algorithm sucks you in.” Norm Johnston, SVP and Global Head of Advertising at News Corp.

On this episode of Time for a Reset: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by Overline, Fiona Davis welcomes Norm Johnston, SVP and Global Head of Advertising Strategy at News Corp, for a candid conversation about why it’s time to reset how we think about brand safety, AI, and premium content in marketing.

Norm draws on his extensive experience across agencies, publishing, and strategy to show how leading brands are navigating the challenges of blocked news content, AI-driven validation, and evolving publisher-advertiser partnerships.

This episode is packed with bold ideas and practical strategies for CMOs and marketing leaders seeking to engage audiences in premium, brand-safe environments.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why 54% of blocked news content is actually brand-safe and how AI can unlock it
• How AI is reshaping publisher-advertiser relationships and driving new business models
• The business case for advertising in premium news environments to reach high-value audiences
• How publishers innovate with shoppable content and retail media without compromising editorial integrity
• Why quality journalism remains critical for both democracy and marketing effectiveness
• How marketers can combine AI automation with high-touch creative experiences

This one’s for marketers ready to pivot from basic digital advertising to human-centric, brand-safe, and future-ready strategies.

Norm Johnston is a digital marketing pioneer and a thought leader in the global marketing space. He began his career in 1995 at Modem Media, the agency behind the first banner ad. He led Modem’s international expansion in London, then held global leadership roles at Mindshare, including Chief Digital and Strategy Officer. Norm later served as Global CEO of Unruly, now a Nexxen company, and is currently SVP, Head of Global Advertising Strategy at News Corp. A published author and industry thought leader, he lives in London with his family.

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“We've built a whole advertising digital ecosystem based on targeting devices rather than people, and I think we've got to get a reset back to people because advertising needs to engage with people in the right way.” - Paul Wright, Director and Head of EMEA at Uber Advertising

TFAR has had a little break this summer, but we’re now back and delighted to bring you this episode with Paul Wright, Director and Head of EMEA at Uber Advertising, for a candid conversation about why it's time to reset the way we think about marketing, from tracking devices to truly understanding people.

Paul draws on his experience at AOL, Sky, Apple, OMD, and now Uber to demonstrate how leading brands are shifting their focus from data overload to contextual relevance, cultural connection, and genuine human attention.

This episode is packed with bold ideas and practical strategies for CMOs and rising marketing leaders ready to cut through the noise and re-center marketing around people, not platforms.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the future of advertising is people-first, not device-first
• How Uber measures genuine consumer attention, and hits 6.6 seconds of it
• What makes cultural context more powerful than raw targeting data
• How to balance personalization with privacy and trust
• Why fraud-free, native environments deliver stronger ROI
• What it means to create journey-based, brand-safe advertising
• How retail media can elevate brand engagement beyond the basics
• And why the fundamentals of marketing matter more than ever in an automated world

This one’s for marketers ready to pivot from solely a device-centric to a more human-centric approach to marketing. 

Paul Wright is the Director and Head of EMEA at Uber Advertising, where he leads the company’s rapidly growing billion-dollar ad business. With a career spanning global giants like AOL, Sky, Apple, and OMD, Paul has been at the forefront of driving the digital agenda. A former entrepreneur and executive leader, Paul is a passionate advocate for the power of digital advertising to connect brands with consumers. He is also a firm believer in diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

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🎙️ New episode of Time for a Reset — brought to you by Overline.

In this episode, host Fiona Davis is joined by Claire Moyles, Marketing Director at Sainsbury’s Bank, for a candid conversation about shifting marketing’s role, from delivery function to business driver.

Claire shares how she’s navigated that shift: aligning teams, building the business case for brand investment, and using AI and data to cut through silos instead of adding to them.

This episode is packed with real-world strategies for CMOs and future leaders who want to elevate marketing’s impact where it matters most — inside the business.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

• What it really takes to make marketing a strategic partner
• How a Chief Customer Officer can unite product, data, digital, and marketing
• Why agile collaboration beats another org chart redesign
• How to balance long-term brand building with short-term performance
• How to build a business case for brand that your CFO will buy
• Where AI can actually make a difference
• What embedding brand values into an organisation really looks like
• And the leadership traits marketers need next

This one’s for anyone tired of being seen as a service function and ready to lead.

Claire Moyles is the Marketing Director at Sainsbury’s Bank, with a strong track record of delivering customer-centric strategies that drive both brand and commercial growth. With senior experience at leading UK financial brands like NatWest and Tesco, she excels in digital marketing, brand management, and customer engagement. Claire is passionate about transforming marketing into a strategic function, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and enhancing customer experiences. An active member of the Marketing Society, she champions professional development and thrives on building high-impact, collaborative teams.

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Now, in Part Two, we’re turning the mic over to five retail leaders shaping the future of media, shopper experiences, and brand collaboration.

• Mario Mijares – VP, Insights, Loyalty, Marketing and Monetization Platforms, 7-Eleven
• Ben Richardson - Agency Sales Executive, Albertsons Media Collective
• Catalina Salazar – Global Senior Director of Retail Media, Wolt
• Maurits Priem – VP Monetization Europe & Indonesia, Ahold Delhaize
• Alice Anson – Director - Digital Media, Nectar360

Together, they explore the evolving role of retail media — and why it’s no longer just a performance play. We dig into:

• The biggest opportunities to create brand value and elevate the shopper experience
• How retail media is moving up the funnel to become a more strategic part of the marketing mix
• What brands still get wrong, and how retailers can help bridge the knowledge gap
• The importance of seamless, omnichannel experiences
• And what successful brand–retail partnerships really look like in 2025 and beyond

It’s a conversation full of honest insight, fresh perspectives, and actionable advice for brands looking to unlock the full potential of retail media.

We also asked our guests what’s caught their attention on La Croisette this year — from standout creative to the emerging trends shaping the future of marketing.

👉 If you missed Part One, be sure to check it out — featuring global brand marketers on the biggest shifts driving modern, full-funnel marketing.

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Our Guest List Features:
 – Liz Caselli-Mechael, Head of Digital & Content, World Central Kitchen
 – Charlotte Murphy, Global Media Director, Unilever UK
 – Kristen Nolte, SVP of Global Media, Dell Technologies
 – Rob Edwards, Director of Global Media, Arla Foods

🎧 What to Expect: 

• How are brands adapting their marketing strategy to stay connected across the full funnel as consumer journeys become more fragmented and commerce-enabled.
• Balancing long-term brand building with short-term performance.
• Breaking down silos between media, data, and creative.
• Activating first-party data while maintaining consumer trust.
• Measuring what matters: business impact, not just clicks. 

They also share what’s caught their eye at Cannes this year — from creative breakthroughs to how AI is showing up in real, practical ways.

Don’t miss Part Two, where we speak with retail leaders about how they’re evolving retail media from the inside out.

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On this episode of Time for a Reset, Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by Overline, host Nick King sits down with Christina Thelin, CMO of CarParts.com, to explore the future of marketing leadership. Drawing on her experience at P&G, Visa, Google, and Twitter, Christina shares actionable insights on blending performance and brand marketing, managing first-party data, and the smart way to integrate AI in workflow processes. She also discusses how CMOs can prove their value to internal and external stakeholders, build agile team structures, and evaluate tech investments that drive efficiency. This episode is a must-listen for marketers aiming to lead with clarity, creativity, and commercial impact.

Tune in to learn more about:

• How to strike the perfect balance between performance marketing and brand building 
• The framework for implementing "media mix modeling light" for ROI on a budget
• Why AI should be a complementary tool rather than a replacement for human marketing 
• Structuring hybrid in-house/agency teams to maintain efficiency and creativity
• Upskilling future CMOs by combining financial acumen with creative storytelling
• Effectively managing first-party data to maintain customer trust and privacy
• Why the modern CMO must serve as an "orchestra conductor," 

Christina Thelin is the Chief Marketing Officer at CarParts.com, bringing over 20 years of experience leading marketing and growth strategies at companies like Google, Twitter, Visa, and P&G. A results-driven executive, she excels in scaling brands, managing complex P&Ls, and building high-performing teams across retail, tech, finance, and CPG. Christina’s expertise spans eCommerce, CRM, loyalty, and communications. A Cannes Lions Grand Prix winner and Marketers that Matter finalist, she blends business acumen with a passion for design, wellness, and customer-centric innovation.

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"I'm a passionate marketer when it comes to just bringing new ideas to life, but I'm even more passionate about ensuring that those ideas create communities where everybody feels seen, heard, and therefore, you establish a deeper connection with consumers." Ariela Nerubay Turndorf, CMO of Jumex USA

On this episode of Time for a Reset, Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by Overline, host Tiffany Wilburn sits down with Ariela Nerubay, CMO of Jumex USA, to explore how legacy brands can innovate without compromising authenticity. Drawing on decades of experience with brands like Disney and Walmart, Ariela explains how first-party data, cultural nuance, and AI-powered segmentation can drive effective, modern marketing strategies. From multicultural outreach to brand consistency across languages, she shares a blueprint for transforming heritage brands for new generations. 

What does it take to evolve a heritage brand without watering down its essence? On this episode of Time for a Reset, Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by Overline, host Tiffany Wilburn sits down with Ariela Nerubay, CMO of Jumex USA, to unpack how legacy brands can evolve without erasing what made them iconic. Drawing from decades of experience at brands like Disney and Walmart, Ariela shares how to turn first-party data, cultural nuance, and AI-powered segmentation into action. From multicultural marketing to message consistency, it’s a masterclass in modernizing with purpose.

Tune in to learn more about:

• How to evolve legacy brands while maintaining core customer loyalty
• The "Natural Extension" framework for successful brand innovation 
• Why first-party data capabilities are crucial for modern CPG marketing success
• How to authentically connect with multicultural audiences
• The importance of maintaining brand consistency across languages and channels
• Why direct consumer interaction and real-world experience remain critical for modern marketers
• How to leverage AI and digital marketing for precise consumer segmentation 
• The strategic approach to expanding distribution channels 

Ariela Nerubay is the Chief Marketing Officer at Jumex, where she leads brand growth and innovation initiatives across multiple product lines and market segments. With over 20 years of experience in multicultural marketing, she has held executive roles at prominent organizations including Walmart, Comcast, Allstate, Univision Communications, The Walt Disney Company, Fox Studios, and Sony Pictures. Her expertise spans multicultural consumer engagement, digital and data-driven marketing strategies. Beyond her corporate role, Ariela serves as an adjunct professor at USC's Marshall School of Business, teaching multicultural and digital marketing, and is a senior consultant at the Inclusive Leaders Group. Her achievements include receiving the Luminary Award from the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communication and the Successful Latinas in Business Award.

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“There’s a movable middle that you could potentially move to your brand and make them more loyal." - Mario Mijares, VP of Marketing, Loyalty, and Monetization at 7-Eleven

The latest episode of  Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy and hosted by Fiona Davis, is live!

Fiona Davis steps chats with Mario Mijares, VP of Marketing, Loyalty, and Monetization at 7-Eleven, about how 7-Eleven is turning convenience retail into a hub for experimentation, innovation, and growth.

Mario shares how the brand is bridging physical retail with digital precision using tools like the BrainFreeze Collective, cShopper analytics, and an AI-powered in-store radio network reaching 250 million listeners per month. He explains why convenience stores offer an unmatched opportunity for CPG brands to test, iterate, and scale new products, especially for Gen Z audiences.

He also introduces the "Movable Middle" targeting framework, explains how breaking down silos unlocks faster collaboration, and highlights how transparency and shared problem-solving are shaping the future of commerce media.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Seven-Eleven's integrated toolkit helps brands test, launch, and optimize new products with minimal risk
• Why in-store audio advertising is becoming the largest radio network in the US with 250 million monthly listeners
• The "Movable Middle" principle for identifying and targeting customers most likely to switch brands
• How AI-powered voice technology enables dynamic, localized audio creative at scale
• Why convenience stores are the ideal testing ground for CPG innovation and reaching Gen Z consumers
• The power of combining observed behaviors with declared preferences for more accurate customer insights
• How breaking down organizational silos between analytics, marketing, and research teams drives better results
• Why transparency and partnership between retailers and brands leads to more successful retail media programs

Mario Mijares is the VP of Marketing, Loyalty, and Monetization Platforms at 7-Eleven, where he leads innovative efforts across in-store media, shopper marketing, loyalty programs, customer analytics, personalization, CRM, and data monetization. With over 25 years of retail and FMCG experience, including roles at AT Kearney, Coles Group, and Southeastern Grocers, Mijares has pioneered the development of comprehensive customer data tools and analytics platforms that revolutionize the convenience store shopping experience. At 7-Eleven, he has built an integrated suite of tools, including cShopper analytics, the BrainFreeze Collective research panel, and an AI-powered in-store radio network reaching 250 million monthly listeners. His work in transforming 7-Eleven into "the fastest, easiest, cheapest, least risky place to innovate" for CPG brands demonstrates his expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to drive retail innovation and customer engagement.

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"The retailers that will win are the ones that get their audience proposition right." - Paul Stafford, Head of Retail Media at Superdrug.

The latest episode of  Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy and hosted by Paul Frampton, Is live!

Paul Frampton sits down with Paul Stafford, Head of Retail Media at Superdrug, to explore the evolution of retail media networks from bottom-funnel activities to a full-funnel strategy. Drawing from his experience at global brands like Pepsi and Virgin, Paul shares invaluable insights on building effective retail partnerships, the importance of first-party data, fostering collaborative retailer-brand partnerships, and balancing sales and marketing strategies. Paul highlights why the future of retail media lies in brand building rather than just conversion metrics. 

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• A Retail Media Reset
• Beyond Conversion: Retail Media's Evolution as a Brand Builder
• Superdrug's Global Advantage: The AS Watson Connection
• From Brand Marketing to Retail Media: A Career Journey
• The Industry's Progress in Full-Funnel Marketing
• In-House vs Agency: Building Retail Media Capabilities
• Building Better Brand Partnerships
• AI's Role in Retail Media Growth
• Essential Skills for Retail Media Leaders
• Key Takeaways: The Future of Retail Medi

Paul Stafford is a versatile marketing leader with a proven track record of building iconic brands and driving commercial success across FMCG, Beauty, Telco, and more. With expertise in digital marketing, integrated communications, and retail media, Paul has held senior roles at Superdrug, PepsiCo, and Virgin Media. Notably, he launched Superdrug’s Retail Media network and established PepsiCo’s first in-house creative agency. Passionate about creativity and innovation, Paul also advises Irish start-ups through Enterprise Ireland. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running and exploring the outdoors.

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"The future of all marketing is going to be who is the best storyteller and who is the most authentic." - Jake Karls, Co-founder and Chief Rain Maker at Mid-Day Squares.

The latest episode of Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy,Paul Frampton Is live!

Paul sits down with Jake Karls, Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares, a functional chocolate company. They explore the power of authenticity in marketing and emphasize the role of storytelling and building emotional connections while building a brand. 

Jake shares the unique journey of Mid-Day Squares, a functional chocolate brand that thrives on vulnerability and genuine engagement with its community. They discuss navigating entrepreneurship and creating meaningful customer connections in a crowded, attention-driven market.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• The Shift to Storytelling in Marketing  
• The Birth of Mid-Day Squares  
• Building Community Through Vulnerability  
• The Struggles of Traditional Brands  
• The Power of Emotional Content  
• Embracing the Entrepreneurship Journey 

Jake Karls is the co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, a brand known for its innovative approach to healthy chocolate snacks and unique brand storytelling. With a background in entrepreneurship, Jake has significantly impacted the food industry by emphasizing authenticity and emotional storytelling in marketing. Under his leadership, Mid-Day Squares has grown from a direct-to-consumer model to being stocked in nearly 9,500 retailers across North America. Recognized in Forbes' 30 Under 30 and as a finalist for the Ernst and Young - Entrepreneur of the Year, Jake's focus on building community and genuine connections has set a new standard in marketing, encouraging brands to prioritize emotional engagement over traditional advertising methods. 

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How do global brands scale in fundamentally different and culturally diverse markets?

"You've got to look for the unifiers because that is what will unlock the scale." - MoKingston, Global Marketing Strategies Head at Nestlé.

In this episode of Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton sits down with MoKingston, Global Marketing Strategies Head at Nestlé. Join them for an insightful discussion on the future of marketing. With extensive experience at Procter & Gamble and GSK, Mo shares her expertise in balancing creativity and measurable growth. They explore the impact of AI on marketing strategy, the importance of sustainability, and the art of blending global consistency with local relevance. From navigating KPIs to fostering team creativity, this episode provides actionable advice for marketers looking to drive meaningful, sustainable growth in an evolving industry.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Confusing Busyness with Progress  
• Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term KPIs  
• Aligning Strategy with Execution
• The Importance of Unifiers in Global Branding  
• Creativity as a Business Imperative  
• Sustainability in Marketing Communications  
• The Evolving Role of Strategy in the Age of AI

Mo Kingston is the Global Head of Marketing Strategy at Nestlé, where she leads transformative initiatives that balance creativity with measurable business growth. With over two decades of experience at Procter & Gamble and GSK, Mo is a recognized expert in global branding, sustainability, and marketing innovation. She specializes in aligning strategic goals with impactful execution, ensuring Nestlé remains at the forefront of the industry. 

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What is the secret formula for sustainable brand growth at Coca-Cola?

“Coca-Cola’s brand values, such as inclusivity and optimism, serve as guiding principles, ensuring marketing efforts remain authentic and relatable across different markets.” Javier Meza, President Marketing and Europe CMO at The Coca-Cola Company, 

In this episode of Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton sits down with Javier Meza, President, Marketing, and Europe CMO at The Coca-Cola Company. With nearly 27 years at Coca-Cola, Javier shares invaluable insights on the importance of global perspective, company values, and high-quality colleagues that have shaped his career. Discover why he believes marketing should create meaningful value exchanges and how Coca-Cola navigates the evolving landscape through data-driven strategies and AI innovations. They also explore the future of the CMO role and the importance of continuous learning and vulnerability in leadership. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions that blend creativity with analytics in modern marketing!

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• How consumers are the ones who are constantly hitting the the Reset Button in Marketing
• Experiential Marketing and Consumer Engagement
• Investment in Marketing
• Using First-Party Data for Personalisation
• Addressing Audience Planning Challenges
• Building New Capabilities for Driving Change
• Using Predictive Analysis to Measure Marketing Effectiveness
• Combining Human Insights with AI in Marketing
• The Evolving Role of CMOs

Javier Meza joined Coca-Cola in Europe as President of Marketing and Europe CMO in February 2023. He previously served as SVP of Marketing, Latin America at The Coca-Cola Company and co-founded EXMA Global, a marketing education platform. With a background in chemical engineering and multiple executive education programs, Javier's expertise spans digital marketing, strategic marketing, and leadership. Additionally, Javier has served on the boards of companies such as Solar Coca-Cola, TONICORP, and Jugo’s Del Valle-Santa Clara.

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In this episode of Time for a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton sits down with Dean Harris, Head of Co-op Media Network, to explore the fast-evolving world of retail media. They discuss the neuroscience behind consumer behaviour, the evolution of advertising frameworks, and Co-op’s unique approach to measuring impact beyond immediate sales. 

Dean shares insights on leveraging retail media for brand differentiation and explains how Co-op’s model sets it apart. They also delve into the future of AI in retail media, the challenges of upper-funnel advertising, and the leadership qualities required to thrive in this dynamic industry.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Resetting the Advertising Assumptions
• Marketing as a Science
• Challenging Media Channel Assumptions
• Retail Media and Consumer Behaviour
• Brand Differentiation and Advertising Strategy
• Future of Co-op Media Network
• Incrementality and Industry Standards
• The Role of AI in Retail Media
• Leadership Qualities in Retail Media

Dean Harris is a dynamic marketing leader with over 15 years of experience spanning B2B and B2C markets. Starting his career in advertising at McCann Erickson, he managed global B2B client portfolios before transitioning to Co-op, where he has spent over a decade enhancing grocery and life services performance. Dean drives growth as Head of Co-op Media Network by leveraging convenience shopping insights and first-party data. Additionally, as Co-op’s Enterprise Data Owner, he ensures customer data is handled responsibly.

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• Resetting the Marketing Industry: The Days of Intrusive Strategies are Numbered
• Industry Responsibility in Digital Advertising
• The importance of in Quality Content for modern advertising
• Importance of Mentorship and Team Development
• Media In-House Team Dynamics
• Data Strategy and Consumer Experience
• The Role of AI in Marketing
• Compassion in Leadership

Patrick Zinga is a marketer with over 12 years of experience working in top agencies and client-side roles. He has collaborated with leading companies like WPP, Dentsu Aegis, and Publicis across the FMCG, tech, finance, and travel industries. Patrick's expertise spans digital media, data-driven strategies, and cross-channel activations. With a focus on aligning audiences, data, and creative messaging, his skills include programmatic planning, analytics, audience segmentation, and dynamic creative optimisation, driving impactful marketing results for brand and direct response clients.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with Jack Johnson, Head of Ocado Ads at Ocado Retail, UKs popular and preferred online grocer. 

Jack highlights Ocado’s unique position as a leading online-only grocery retailer, emphasizing their innovative use of data and flexible advertising solutions. He stresses the importance of moving away from legacy retail media strategies and advocates for a “test and learn” mentality. He shares insights on their groundbreaking "MPDLab" initiative and how Ocado's comprehensive data approach sets it apart from competitors. Jack also discusses key industry challenges, like a greater need for measurement standardization and the essential skill set for current and future leaders in a dynamic retail media landscape. 

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Understanding Ocado's Retail Business
•  Innovation in Retail Media to Drive Rapid Product Launch
• How Ocado Ads Sets Itself Apart from Other Players
• The Need for Flexibility and a Customer-Centric Approach
• The Need for Standardising Measurements in Retail Media
• Attributes of a Retail Media Leader

Jack started his career at IRI before moving to Dunnhumby in 2015, a global leader in customer data science. After various commercial roles at Dunnhumby, working with P&G, GSK, and L'Oréal, Jack led a programme to develop a new approach for commercializing Clubcard data across a client syndicate. Jack then went on to manage several teams responsible for commercializing Tesco Clubcard data and insight solutions before working directly with the Tesco insight team, managing a group of insight managers and data science teams to advise on the launch of Aldi Price Match and Clubcard prices. 

Since joining Ocado back in 2021, Jack has led teams responsible for the data monetization of Ocado's wealth of sales and customer data and now leads Ocado Ads, Ocado's retail media network.

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Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Challenging the narrow view of retail media
• The unhealthy obsession with the monetary value of retail media
• The value of data in retail media
• Changes in the CPG industry and retail media
• Integrating retail media into the marketing mix
• Differences between the US and UK markets
• The future of retail media
• Viewing retail media as part of brand growth
• Attributes of future leaders in the retail media industry

Amir challenges the narrow view of retail media as merely a conversion tool, highlighting its potential for brand growth when integrated across in-store, on-site, and off-site channels. They discuss the power of data in enhancing customer experiences and the importance of incorporating retail media into a well-balanced marketing mix. The conversation also covers the evolving industry, emphasising the need for leadership skills like continuous learning and creative problem-solving.

Amir Rasekh, with 20+ years in loyalty, data, and retail media, leads Nectar360. He excels in using first-party data for customer engagement and has a strong background in building high-performing teams at Sainsbury’s. Amir holds a BA in Marketing and focuses on delivering measurable client impact.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with several industry experts at the MAD//Fest 2024 in London, including Ollie Shayer, Omni Media Director at Boots UK; Tash Whitmey, Group Director of Loyalty, Membership and CRM at Tesco; Amir Rasekh, Managing Director at Nectar360; and Ben O’Mahoney, AdTech & Data Partnerships Lead at Ocado Retail.

Join them as they discuss the growth of retail media in the U.K. and highlight the key differences between the UK and US landscapes. The panel explores the importance of customer-centricity, the role of ad tech in delivering personalised experiences, and the potential of AI to transform audience building, creative generation, and campaign performance. They emphasise the need for collaboration between retailers and CPG advertisers, focusing on trust, measurement, and innovation while highlighting self-serve platforms' growing role in the retail media ecosystem.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Key differences in retail media in the U.K. and U.S.
• The evolution of retail media and a focus on omnichannel
• Overpromising and under-delivering on retail media revenue in the U.S.
• Achieving a balance between revenue growth and customer experience
• Leveraging ad tech for revenue and customer experience optimisation
• Building relationships between CPG companies and retailers
• How CPG companies are embracing retail media
• Using customer data to drive purchases across the marketing funnel
• The role of AI in retail media

Panellist Details

• Ollie Shayer is the Omni Media Director at Boots UK
• Tash Whitmey is the Group Director of Loyalty, Membership, and CRM at Tesco
• Amir Rasekh is the Managing Director at Nectar360
• Ben O’Mahoney is the AdTech & Data Partnerships Lead at Ocado Retail

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In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with Melanie Huet, President for Brand Management and Innovation at Newell Brands, a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, and more.

Join us as Melanie delves into the dynamic world of marketing within the CPG industry, where she highlights the critical need for a unified brand strategy that seamlessly integrates performance initiatives with top-of-funnel marketing. Additionally, Melanie explores how data and technology are strongly making their way into CPG marketing. Melanie also touches on the attributes of tomorrow's senior marketer and the challenges of staying relevant in the marketing industry.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• The importance of strategically aligning brand and performance marketing
• Why marketers need to be financial stewards of the business
• Leveraging real-time data-driven insights
• How marketers can avoid the data trap
• How generative AI can supercharge your insights
• Future-proofing your marketing career

Melanie brings over 25 years of commercial leadership experience from top companies like Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, and Kraft Heinz, where she successfully revitalized several iconic brands. Before joining Newell Brands, she served as the first Chief Marketing Officer at Serta Simmons Bedding, leading a transformation from a sales-driven to a consumer-focused approach. Her success in this role led to her promotion to EVP, Chief Commercial Officer, where she oversaw the enterprise revenue and reshaped the sales organization.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with Lara Dewar, CMO of GSMA, an organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.

Join us as Lara shares her diverse career in financial services, telecom, and charity, highlighting her work at World Vision Canada. She stresses redefining marketing as a strategic discipline crucial for reputation management and brand stewardship while emphasising the CMO's role in strategic discussions and proving marketing's value. Paul and Lara discuss the challenges CMOs face and AI's impact on the mobile industry. Lara advocates for ethical AI practices and democratising access to innovation. The conversation underscores the importance of CMOs being strategic, visionary, creative to address societal issues, with a focus on continuous learning and networking.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Introduction and Lara's experience in various sectors 
• Redefining marketing as a strategic discipline
• The role of the CMO in ensuring marketing plays a strategic role
• Challenges faced by CMOs in a fast-evolving landscape
• The significance of the World Mobile Congress
• AI's impact on the mobile industry and marketing
• Sustainability in the mobile industry
• Addressing societal issues in the mobile ecosystem
• Traits and skills of successful CMOs 

Lara is an inspiring leader, connector and innovator. With over 20 years of experience across the financial services, energy, charity and telecoms sectors, she has challenged the status quo, leveraged market opportunities, repaired damaged reputations and successfully led through crisis situations.

An impactful Executive who combines strategic insight, a deep understanding of purpose and an engaging communication style to connect the vision to the people and deliver meaningful results for stakeholders. Lara thrives in complex environments and is highly adept at building relationships and growing influence across global structures.

Her work has included attracting new and innovative Partners and ambassadors such as Meghan Markle, Twitch, Universal Music, and Omaze.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast: Insights from Global Brand Marketers, brought to you by CvE Marketing Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with Reinaldo Padua, Chief Brand Officer at Beliv  a company creating magic with products customised for the Latin American market.  . Join them as they discuss the importance of building powerful brands that can command future growth, the role of AI in marketing, the importance of data in CPG marketing, and the significance of motivation and purpose when working with millennials.

Reinaldo advises focussing on leading indicators of growth and profitability and combining these with lagging indicators to demonstrate brand investment value to stakeholders. He stresses staying close to cultural shifts to connect with diverse demographics and mentions using AI tools for data analysis. He also explores AI in content generation, especially for brands with low budgets.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• The need to focus on leading indicators of future growth and profitability
• The importance of combining lagging and leading indicators
• Using leading indicators and data analytics to drive marketing decisions
• The importance of staying updated in the rapidly changing field of technology
• The shift towards personalisation and the use of AI to process big data
• AI as a tool to amplify and empower marketers
• Staying aligned with cultural shifts and consumer demographics
• AI's evolving role in marketing, automating presentations, analysing data, and creating content

Reinaldo is the Chief Brand Officer at Beliv Company, a bevtech present in more than 30 countries in the Americas and around the world, with the mission of fulfilling the needs of consumers worldwide through healthy products and winning value propositions rooted in a Latin American DNA. 

Reinaldo is an experienced global marketing leader passionate about growing consumer-oriented brands and businesses. He is energised by tackling complex business issues and solving them with holistic, disruptive, yet pragmatic solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience leading the development of growth, marketing, and commercial strategies for global food, beverage, QSR, and telecommunications brands in over 40 different countries. He is energized by tackling growth challenges from a holistic, disruptive, and pragmatic perspective alongside agile and innovative teams.

Throughout his career, Reinaldo has had the opportunity to drive positive changes in global companies like Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods, AT&T, Zyman Group, and Coca-Cola, thanks to portfolio strategies, segmentation, innovation, and digital marketing.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset Marketing Podcast:  Insights from  Global Marketers, brought to you by CvE Consultancy, host Paul Frampton connects with Ollie Shayer, Omni-Media Director at Boots, the 175-year-old UK health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain. Join them as they discuss the fascinating role of an Omnichannel Media Director and how they balance art and science in marketing.  Explore the impact of technology, data-driven strategies, and AI on the industry while gaining valuable insights into creating personalised experiences, the role of data in product marketing,  and the responsibility of companies like Boots in safeguarding their customers’ data to maintain their customer trust. 

 Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Introduction and Role of an Omnichannel Media Director
• Balancing Art and Science in Marketing
• Ollie’s view on how companies should incorporate AI and GenAI to their marketing efforts 
• The importance of a test and learn mindset when it comes to learning new technologies
• Responsible Use of Data and Customer Trust
• Relationship Between Marketing and Technology
• Implementing New Technology and Finding Trusted Advisors

Listen to this captivating conversation between Paul Frampton and Ollie Shayer. It provides advice for future CMOs and a glimpse into the evolving retail industry.

As the Omni-Media Director at Boots UK, Ollie Shayer brings over 20 years of expertise in the media industry, spanning FMCG, retail, and e-commerce across Europe, the US, LATAM, and APAC regions. At Boots, Ollie is at the forefront of driving a consumer-centric, omnichannel media agenda, overseeing both the consumer media strategy and the retail media group.

Ollie is recognised as a thought leader in the industry, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a presenter at prestigious global events. The industry has recognised his work, and his accolades include being named New Digital Age Brand Hero 2023, the PMW Power 100 in 2023 and 2024, and Campaign’s 40 Under 40 award in 2024. He is also a member of Future 100 Media Club.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset: The Marketing Podcast with Global Brand Leaders, host Paul Frampton connects with several industry experts at the MAD//Fest 2024 in London, including Dean Harris, Retail Media Leader at Co-Op Media Network; Ollie Shayer, Omni Media Director at Boots UK; Carl Carter, SVP of Media & Analytics at Circana; and Jill Orr, Managing Director Enterprise EMEA at Criteo, to discuss the hot topic of retail media. Join them as they discuss the rising interest in retail media and the driving factors behind this growth. Learn about the importance of high-margin revenue for retailers and the significance of understanding buyer behaviour. Discover how retail media can target precise audiences, measure and reassure advertisers, and improve consumer understanding.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Driving factors behind the growing interest in retail media
• Growth drivers for Co-Op Retail Media Network
• The significance of understanding buyer behaviour
• The ability of retail media to target precise audiences
• Collaboration between brands and retailers
• The differences between the US and UK approaches to retail media
• Taking a longer-term perspective on retail media

Dean Harris is the Retail Media Leader at Co-Op Media Network

Ollie Shayer is the Omni Media Director at Boots UK

Carl Carter is the SVP of Media & Analytics at Circana

Jill Orr is the Managing Director of Enterprise EMEA at Criteo

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In this episode of Time For a Reset: The Marketing Podcast with Globa Brand Leaders, host Paul Frampton connects with Michael Smith, CMO of NPR, the National Public Radio, which is a non-profit media organization. Join them as they discuss the challenges of brands taking stands on social issues, the role of brands in supporting underrepresented groups, and the impact of technology on marketing. They emphasise the importance of staying connected and relevant to consumers and adapting to new tools and technologies. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation to stay ahead in the dynamic landscape of marketing!

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• The challenges and importance of brands taking stands on social issues
• The role of brands in serving and supporting underrepresented groups
• Balancing core audience values and broader social responsibility
• The impact of technology on marketing, including AI
• Understanding consumer behaviour and avoiding getting stuck in a bubble
• The evolving role of CMOs and the need for continuous learning
• The importance of flexibility in adopting emerging tools and technologies 

Michael is an accomplished executive and recognised thought leader in brand marketing, content development and production, OTT digital streaming, and podcasting. He is highly regarded for providing strategic vision and inspirational and collaborative leadership in the development and launch of media content while continually leveraging the new ways people consume content.

As the Chief Marketing Officer at NPR, he leads the organisation’s brand marketing, audience growth, and consumer product initiatives. He has introduced several impactful and award-winning campaigns for NPR Podcasts (“More Voices, All Ears”) and NPR Brand (“What You Hear Changes Everything”) that increased brand awareness, familiarity, and engagement among younger and more diverse audiences. 

Michael has over 30 years of experience in entertainment, brand marketing, content, digital, and revenue-generating brand extensions. He has also led marketing teams at companies like Scripps Network Interactive and Food Network.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset: The Marketing Podcast with Global Brand Leaders, host Paul Frampton connects with a range of industry experts at Cannes Lions Festival 2024, including Lars Silberbauer, Philippa Tilley, Jerry Daykin, Fiona Davis, and Stephani Estes. Join them as they discuss the growing concern around digital overconsumption and the need for more balanced experiences with technology, sustainability in marketing, and the democratisation of tools like AI. They also explore the role of marketing in driving growth and creating value, emphasising the importance of creativity that drives results and the need for marketers to focus on metrics that demonstrate business impact.

Here are some key talking points from the episode:

• Worries over digital overconsumption
• Sustainability in marketing, including the relaunch of old phones
• Why the democratisation of tools like AI will help smaller companies succeed
• The need to move beyond the deprecation of cookies
• Accurate measurement practices in marketing

Lars Silberbauer is the CMO of HMD & Nokia Phones, and is known for leading digital transformations for world-renowned brands.

Philippa Tilley is Head of Brand, Radiant & Care at Unilever, and has nearly twenty years experience across marketing strategy, brand craft, and innovation development. 

Jerry Daykin is the Fractional Digital Transformation, Partnerships & Responsible Media Lead at PepsiCo, and Fractional Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Adfidence. 

Fiona Davis is Global VP of Growth at CvE, and helps customers build scalable marketing and media strategies to drive their business growth goals. 

Stephani Estes is Chief Media Officer at Goodway Group, a prominent marketing agency. 

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In this special episode, we look at what different senior marketers would like to RESET in marketing. From the dynamic intersection of purpose and profit to the transformative power of marketing in today’s digital landscape, this episode blends the art of brand purpose with the science of business-centric strategies. We’ll dissect the complexities of marketing jargon, advocate for simplicity, and discuss the evolving role of marketing in fostering customer well-being and long-lasting relationships. 

Join us as we also address the creative reset needed to enhance storytelling, the saturation of media in consumer spaces, and the critical need for accurate cross-channel measurement. Stay tuned for an insightful episode that promises to reshape your vision of the Future of Marketing.

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In this episode of Time For a Reset: The Marketing Podcast with Global Leaders, Nick King, Global Practice Lead at CvE Consultancy, connects with Ben Carter, Global Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Carwow, a leading retailer of new and used cars.

Join them as they discuss:

• Ben’s marketing reset: The importance of cross-channel measurement in marketing in the face of the cookies' demise
• Scaling challenges for startups and small companies and the importance of a granular view of marketing performance
• The impact of changes made by Google and Apple on marketing strategies
• Data-driven decisions and understanding the full funnel effect of marketing channels
• Measuring Marketing performance with attribution models and customer surveys
• The importance of content marketing and the use of social media channels
• The role of AI in marketing
• A look at the toolkit of tomorrow’s CMO

At Carwow, Ben is tasked with revolutionising how consumers buy and sell cars. Prior to joining Carwow in October 2022, he worked in executive marketing roles for several of the UK’s biggest digital businesses, including Purplebricks, Just Eat, and Betfair, to drive growth, build their brands, and accelerate their digital transformation. He is also Chair of the Lily Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure for mitochondrial disease, and the Director of Women in Football.

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• Caroline’s marketing reset: Simplify marketing jargon for more effective communication
• Pivoting marketing from a cost centre to a revenue engine
• Prioritising tasks for greater efficiency and effectiveness
• The relationship between performance and brand marketing
• The role of measurement and attribution in driving informed decisions
• Right housing: The fine balance between in-house and outsourced marketing activities

People who know Caroline professionally use brave, disruptive, dedicated, and passionate to describe her. She is fearless in asking the right questions and challenging the status quo. As a consummate digital marketer, she ensures that tangible and measurable results underpin digital performance. 

Caroline provides authentic leadership and creates an environment of openness and trust. Her knowledge of digital marketing enables her to support both the vision and the day-to-day details. However, her passion for innovation and driving change is particularly inspiring. Caroline’s 20+ year career in digital marketing cuts across global brands like American Express, Barclays Bank, and HSBC UK. 

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You can also get an excellent overview of the main highlights and discussion points by reading our blog piece of the episode.

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Join them as they discuss:

• Aparna’s marketing reset wish: Aligning purpose and profit in marketing
• The need for brands to build authenticity, consistency, and commitment to their purpose to establish trust and credibility with consumers.
• The role of marketing technology and data in building e-commerce capabilities
• A shift in the buyer-seller relationship between CPGs and retailers and the role of retail media
• An industry shift toward data-driven decision-making
• Connecting upper and lower funnel activities to better understand data attribution

Aparna describes herself as a global citizen and C-Suite executive leader who believes that business can be a force for good. Her career is defined by creation and transformation while driving a commercial edge. She enjoys building brands, driving digital transformation, forging partnerships, and pioneering innovation. She has held C-suite positions at global and legacy brands like Unilever and  Lipton.

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Join them as they discuss:

• Nic’s marketing reset wish: A focus on measurement
• Building a robust measurement framework
• Nic’s secret sauce for scaling and motivating online teams
• The intersection of brand and performance marketing
• The evolving role of CMOs
• Driving personal growth with an endless loop of adaptability and staying curious

Nic brings 20 years of experience across a broad spectrum of e-commerce areas, including marketing, data privacy, web design/development, UX, CRO, and analytics. He has a proven track record of delivering growth and works as Head of Digital Marketing at Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest retail bank.

His role includes managing an agency and client hybrid team and supporting the effective delivery of a substantial marketing budget. Nic is tasked with delivering a cross-channel, multi-year digital marketing transformation covering Measurement, Adtech, Martech, Data Consent / Privacy, and Channel Optimisation. His previous roles include Head of Digital at MBNA and User Experience Manager at Claire’s Accessories.

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Join them as they discuss:

• The shift from revenue-centric focused marketing to one that enriches customers' lives
• Balancing profit and purpose: prioritising customer well-being
• The role of marketing in brand storytelling and community connection
• The importance of data-driven marketing in measuring impact and driving decision-making
• The importance of contextually relevant advertising: bringing product marketing mindset to retail
• Evolution of the CMO role toward data-driven decisions, managerial influence, and personal growth.

Francisco Bram is Vice President of Marketing and Customer Insights for Albertsons Companies. Francisco believes marketing should play a role in leading the discussion internally around prioritising customer well-being and  leads  the development and launch of “Sincerely Health”, a digital platform which has already netted over one million customers. 

Francisco has over fifteen years of experience growing brands, products, and customers across tech, health, and retail. Throughout his career, more than $5B in topline revenue has been directly attributed to his marketing efforts.

Francisco has been recognized twice as a top 100 product marketing influencer and three times as a top product marketing mentor. With a growth mindset that allows him to innovate, take risks, and push boundaries to achieve breakthrough results, Francisco believes that the only constant in life is change.

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Join them as they discuss:

• HMD Global: Using innovative tech to bring Nokia back to life
• The role of sustainability in product development
• Integrating brand and performance marketing with measurement models
• Accelerating ideation and product development with AI
• Tomorrow’s multidisciplinary CMO: Skilled in AI and culturally aware
• Yes, but is it relevant today? Questioning past practices in marketing

Lars Silberbauer is considered one of the world’s leading thought leaders for all things marketing, digital, and social. His CV is jam-packed with leading digital marketing roles at global and legacy brands. Currently, he is the Chief Marketing Officer at HMD Global and Nokia Phones.  Lars has also been the Global Head of Brand, Marketing, and Digital at the Olympics  (IOC), the Senior Vice President of Viacom, a digital studio branch of MTV, and the Senior Global Director of Digital at The LEGO Group.

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Join them as they discuss:

• Winning by customising content for the medium and audience
• How a legacy production company creates viral content on TikTok and Snapchat
• The role of an open and inclusive culture in fostering innovation 
• Aligning decision-making with data and creative instincts 
• Advice for young professionals 

Jasmine Dawson, Senior Vice President of Digital Consumer Engagement at BBC Studios, is an award-winning digital specialist with over fifteen years of experience in London and New York, both in-house and agency side, working with blue chip brands such as The New York Times, Hulu, and BT. She has substantial experience driving digital transformation and developing brands' digital footprint, focusing on relevance, reach, and revenues.

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The engaging discussion covers Tom's role in creating new data-led customer propositions and capabilities for the group's brands and the need to press the reset button to prioritise marketing and brand building in retail organisations. Tom also highlights the importance of data and technology in personalisation efforts and how it can simplify the marketers' job by automating routine tasks.  The conversation also covers privacy and data protection and the Partnership’s sustainability drive.

You can also get an excellent overview of the main highlights and discussion points by reading our blog piece of the episode.

Join them as they discuss: 

• The role of marketing  and brand building at the the board level of retail companies
• How invested are  senior marketers with the technology stack
• Using AI and ML-driven data science to deliver value exchanges
• Walking the thin line between personalisation and customer data privacy
• A beyond the horizon look into the role of retail media 
• Overcoming the challenge of measuring the ROI of retail media
• Sustainability  as a part of the Partnership’s DNA
• Advice for young marketing professionals 

As Head of Personalisation and Retail Media at the Partnership, Tom’s role focuses on evolving and scaling the retail media services of the brand for the benefit of its customers, advertisers and the Partnership.  Prior to joining the Partnership, Tom spent 15 years at Dunnhumby, working with Tesco and other retailers around the world to design and build their retail media businesses. Tom is a passionate and energetic business leader with extensive experience in digital marketing and E-Commerce at Retail and FMCG brands. He is adept at dealing with complex and innovative data sources and using customer data science to understand and improve shopper experience.

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Featuring:

• Amy Weisenbach, Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing at The New York Times
• Seb Bardin, the In-Store Experience Marketing Lead at Coca-Cola
• Jordan Liebman, Vice President, Global Brand Marketing & Demand Generation at BlueJeans by Verizon
• Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer at L’Oréal, South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa Region
• Adam Wright, Head of Digital at Beiersdorf
• Jack Hinchliffe, former Chief Marketing Officer at KFC
• Jesh Sukhwani, Global In-Housing Media, Ad-Tech & Data COE Director at Lenovo
• Jason Carter, Global Transformation Director at Reckitt
• Olya Dyachuk, Data-Driven Media Director at The HEINEKEN Company
• Rory Sutherland, Industry legend and Vice Chairman at Ogilvy UK

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Join us as we discuss:

• The challenges of building an integrated marketing roadmap
• Aligning brand strategy with vertical specialists 
• Why marketing needs a seat at the head of the table
• Marketing in-housing and the importance of a hybrid model 

Jason has over 30 years of leadership experience that stretches from agencies like Universal McCann and Zenith to global brands like Reckitt. He is an entrepreneurial and passionate media executive with a track record of launching and scaling digital capabilities across markets and building motivated and collaborative teams that deliver innovative digital marketing. 

Jason is also the founder of cartR Advisory, a platform that helps advertisers, agencies, publishers, tech players, and investors design, develop, and deploy growth strategies.

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Join us as we:

• Discuss the need to develop a business mindset
• Examine the value of effective communication between teams
• Examine the rise of DTC and the opportunities it presents
• Evaluate the shift from specialisation to integration in marketing
• Assess the importance of a strong data strategy

Seb has over 16 years of digital marketing leadership experience at global brands like Shell, Sony, Unilever, and Coca-Cola. He is an expert in developing and executing digital, e-commerce, and media strategies. 

Seb prides himself on his ability to help businesses grow and to drive value for consumers using an integrated end-to-end marketing approach and digital transformation throughout the funnel. 

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Join us as we:

• Discuss aligning creativity with data to drive marketing results
• Look at how #ROI and a focus on KPIs elevate marketing to the boardroom at Heineken 
• Examine the need to drive #sustainability and #diversity in media management 
• Evaluate the impact of brand equity and positioning on business results
•  Give advice for young marketing professionals

Olya has over 15 years of marketing leadership experience at global brands like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Bacardi, and Heineken. She is an expert in Global Marketing, Digital, Data and Technology. Olya is a leader, creative thinker, change-maker, problem solver, and a passionate believer in inclusive and sustainable marketing. Olya is the winner of 'Media Leader 2023' in the Advertiser category.

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Join them as they:

• Discuss the challenges and impacts of TCF on the marketing industry 
• Address privacy concerns and data sharing with clean rooms 
• Explore the potential future development of clean rooms  
• Highlight the universal ID approach to replacing third-party cookies
• Examine the implications of AI in the Advertising and Marketing industry 

Stuart Colman is the founder of Colman Media, Data and Technology, a technology consultancy. Stuart is committed to providing expertise on digital advertising, market-entry, data usage, and go-to-market strategies, to name a few. He is known for his exceptional competence in managing sales teams and revenue flows, harnessing safe data assets while being customer-centric. 

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Join them as they:

• Discuss the transformation of third-party cookies in marketing over the years
• Elaborate on the impact of cookie limitations on Apple products
• Highlight the effect of third-party cookies' demise on publishers 
• Find out how Google's decision to remove third-party cookies will affect the marketing sector 

Stuart Colman is the Founder of Colman Media, Data and Technology, a  technology consultancy.  Stuart is committed to providing expertise on digital advertising, market-entry, data usage, and go-to-market strategies, to name a few. He is known for his exceptional competence in managing sales teams and revenue flows, harnessing safe data assets while  being customer-centric. 

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Join them as they discuss:

• The approach and philosophy of digital marketing  
• The importance of understanding data collection and user privacy to future-proof the business
• Tactics to build customers' trust 
• Transformation processes for marketing

Jesh Sukhwani, Global in-housing Media & COE Director at Lenovo, is a fifteen-year expert in the marketing and media space. He has a track record of company building and growth through excellence in strategy and execution. He also has significant experience in internal and external teams to "connect the dots" between clients, agencies, partners and platforms, across media, data, and technology in a highly fragmented and complex digital marketplace.

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Join them as they:

• Discuss how marketing must use every touchpoint to build brand value and drive growth
• Talk about marketing strategies in a headwind business environment
• Examine the intersection of marketing, technology, identity, and privacy
• The importance of marketing internally within an organization 
• Share valuable advice for upcoming marketing professionals

Amy Weisenbach is the SVP and Head of Marketing at The New York Times. Amy and her team are responsible for all consumer marketing, including campaigns for The New York Times News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, Audio, and the All Access bundle. Previously Amy led marketing for Wilson Sporting Goods, the world’s leading manufacturer of sports equipment and has also spent six years as a marketing leader at Unilever. She attended Harvard Business School and was previously voted in the top 50 CMOs in America by Campaign.

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• Discuss the challenge of aligning the long-term benefits of brand marketing with short-term goals
• Explain how to inculcate a test-and-learn culture
• Share advice for marketing leaders of tomorrow
• Discuss how marketing can be a growth engine for companies across industries

Jordan Leibman is the VP of Global Demand Generation & Brand Marketing at Blue Jeans by Verizon. He is a result-driven leader and creative problem-solver known for delivering strong financial results. Jordan is an articulate communicator with a high ability to collaborate and drive advocacy across enterprises, and he is talented at coaching teams to provide consistent strategic, business, and cultural impact. Jordan developed his passion for global brands early in his career. Following leadership roles at Grey and executive positions at Publicis and BBDO, he joined Verizon. He has led disruptive marketing innovation across the B2C and B2B verticals for over eight years.

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Join them as they:

• Discuss why businesses need to focus on sustainability
• Shed light on the definition of sustainability
• Share ideas on the roadmap of its implementation at companies
• Examine the need for companies to communicate more effectively with the consumer

Gavin Sheppard, CEO at Pinwheel, is a twenty-year veteran in the marketing and sustainability space. He co-founded Pinwheel along with former UK home secretary Amber Rudd and ad entrepreneur Rupert Howell. He has over a decades worth of board-level experience across the full commercial and marketing mix. He has built and led high-performance teams that understand, reach and influence audiences. He also has significant experience in establishing or reengineering disruptive new businesses.

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Join them as they:

• Discuss the importance of shedding the imposter syndrome  
• Share ideas on how true collaboration plays out
• Look at the dynamics of high performance in an enabling environment
• Examine avenues that someone suffering from mental wellness issues can explore

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Marc Caulfield is the Founder of Marc Caulfield Ltd, a consultancy that helps businesses look at employee performance through the lens of their mental well-being. He is passionate about bringing positive change to employee wellness and shows how it can improve staff well-being and have a measurable effect on the company’s bottom line. He is also the Ambassador for the Big Youth Group, an organisation empowering young people to succeed. 

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• Discuss the DNA makeup at mission-led companies 
• Share how your product can narrate your brand story
• Examine the need for coherent messaging to create awareness of the brand mission
• Shed light on the profit vs purpose dichotomy

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Aidaly Sosa, the Head of Marketing U.S. at Tony’s Chocolonely, was born and raised in Curaçao with an innate curiosity and love for travel. Her adventurous spirit brought her to Amsterdam, where she studied and graduated with a degree in International Business. She has a 10-year career in the fashion industry, where she honed her product messaging and brand communication skills. Her passion for sustainability and social impact is tailor-made for her role at Tony’s, and  Aidaly has played a crucial role in launching Tony’s in big box retailers like Target. She has also created successful partnerships with beloved brands like Ben & Jerry’s and championed Tony’s civic engagement campaign, ‘Make Your Voice Heard’.

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• Discuss how transformation plays out on a day-to-day basis.
• Examine different levers to secure buy-in for change.
• Look at how transformation at large companies is a series of small steps.
• Discuss why change sometimes needs to be driven on a piecemeal basis.
• Shine a light on the role of tech and data in driving change.

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Adam Wright is the Head of Digital at Beiersdorf Northern Europe, a holding company for skin care brands like Nivea, Coppertone, and 8x4. He leads the digital team responsible for full-funnel digital activity, including retail media and DTC for NIVEA and NIVEA Men. Adam is also a keynote speaker on growth hacking, experimentation culture, data-driven marketing, and D2C. He is also a keen reader, writer, and fitness enthusiast. His passion is building rapid experimentation cultures to supercharge growth.

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Munnawar believes that diversity and inclusion should be central to a brand's core strategy and should be considered from an end-to-end perspective, including product development, range architecture, communications, and customer experiences. Munnawar also emphasises the importance of having a diverse group at the table when making decisions and reaching out to external consultants for guidance.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in the industry and discover how to revolutionise your brand's approach to diversity and inclusion, and a personalised customer experience that will set your brand apart.

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As marketers, it can be all too easy to get caught up in the latest fads and trends in technology, but Lysa reminds us of the fundamental core principles of marketing that have remained unchanged. She expertly navigates the complex world of technology, offering valuable insights on how to manage it as a CMO and how to effectively communicate with the board, shareholders, and investors.

Throughout the episode, Lysa reflects on her illustrious career and offers a unique perspective on the development of marketing over the years. On a more personal note, she candidly shares her experience balancing a demanding executive role with the demands of family life as a mother of four, and the launch of her own skincare company. Lysa emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and the value of quality time with loved ones.

Tune in to the end of the episode, where Lysa provides actionable advice to all marketers and offers an exclusive glimpse into the mind of a seasoned industry leader. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and inspiration from one of the most respected voices in the marketing world.

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Paul and Rob discuss the impact of empathy in marketing. Rob demystifies empathy and reminds us of the enormous influence it can have in all aspects of marketing. It is something that we frequently overlook, from marketing teams to campaigns. There have been several disasters in the industry, such as the Kendall Jenner x Pepsi campaign, but also some winners, such as United Airlines' current empathetic campaign.

If we stop talking about data for a moment, there is huge gap in marketing for empathy. Rob gets Paul to reflect on his own definition of empathy and how this makes him a better leader. Rob discusses why so many leaders struggle with or avoid empathy, as well as how this harms organisations. There are many studies that prove the value of empathy when driving innovation as people feel important and safe. When it comes to brand and team transformations, empathy plays a huge part in success.

Empathy is required for collaboration, communication, decision-making, and negotiation. All of these abilities are required not only to become a better marketer, but also to become a better contributor, partner, employee, and other positions in life. 

A great listen for everyone and every marketer!

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As brands compete for customer data and loyalty, Jack offers valuable insights on the ultimate strategic drivers behind these efforts. He shares his perspective on the shift we’ve seen in companies like Tesco, moving from a points-based system to an immediate value exchange. You will hear how KFC transformed from a brand that was ‘out of touch and irrelevant in culture’ to achieving the strongest share gains on record and being awarded 2021 Brand of the Year by Marketing Week. He offers an insightful and balanced view on what it takes to evolve a brand through collaboration, both internally and externally.

Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and inspiration from one of the industry's top leaders. Stay tuned until the end of the episode where Jack shares his advice for all marketers, offering valuable tips and guidance to help you take your marketing strategies to the next level. 

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As someone with a background in sociology, Helene brings a unique perspective to the conversation, blending marketing and culture together to challenge traditional ways of thinking about consumers. She believes that using terms like 'targets' is damaging and instead advocates for viewing consumers as people within the context of their societies.

During the episode, Helene shares her personal insights and experiences in leading marketing transformation at General Mills. She reveals tried and tested strategies for gaining collective buy-in, and provides insights into how success is measured. She also candidly discusses some of the biggest challenges she has faced and how she overcame them.

Marketers can expect an honest, compelling, and thought-provoking conversation about marketing transformation at a company that has been in existence for over 150 years. Helene's unique perspective and wealth of experience make this episode a must-listen for anyone in the marketing industry. So tune in now and gain valuable insights into how to drive meaningful change in your organisation.

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Helen offers a fresh perspective on marketing, challenging the traditional notion of digital as a separate subset of channels and instead advocating for a holistic or integrated approach. She shares her experiences as an independent consultant, often observing the negative effects that silos may have on a business.

Listen as Helen and Athar discuss the challenges of proving marketing's value at the board table and the importance of gaining visibility into operational systems and funnel activity. Helen shares her experience at Tribe, a three-year-old Fintech firm, and offers valuable insights and pearls of wisdom that can be applied to any marketing profession.

Stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Helen openly shares her strategies for elevating marketing to the board table and provides valuable recommendations for fellow marketers. This is a must-listen for anyone in the marketing industry looking to stay ahead of the game and drive successful marketing transformation.

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In the first episode of Inside Marketing Transformation, Athar is joined by Nathan Wadlow, Head of Digital at Virgin Wines. Virgin Wines is one of the UK's largest direct-to-consumer wine retailers, with the goal of revolutionizing the way people buy wine in the UK. With a portfolio of over 1,000 products and 180,000 active customers, Virgin Wines has made a significant impact on the industry.

Nathan shares the impact of COVID-19 on Virgin Wines and the challenges they faced as an e-commerce business. He offers valuable insights on building a successful team structure, navigating a rapidly changing macro-environment, and other elements that help accelerate transformation. As a bonus, Nathan even shares some of his top wine recommendations.

Don't miss out on the valuable insights and inspiration in this episode. Tune in now to hear from one of the industry's top leaders and gain a deeper understanding of the marketing transformation process.

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With decades of experience in digital marketing and leadership roles at top companies such as MediaCom, Yahoo, Tacoda, Crimtan, News UK and Future, Rob and Nick are experts in the field. In 2018, they founded Canton Marketing Solutions, a consultancy aimed at helping brands take control of their digital marketing activity. And now, as part of CvE and Goodway Group, they are in a unique position to share their insights and knowledge with an even wider audience.

In this episode, Rob and Nick share the inside scoop on what motivated them to join CvE and Goodway Group, and how it has benefited their consultancy and clients. They also share their thoughts on the challenges facing CMOs and how businesses can best leverage their partners. They delve into the growing trend of in-housing and provide a unique perspective on how to make the best decisions for your business. They also discuss the talent shortage in the industry and offer suggestions on how to train the next generation of marketers.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear the story straight from the founders themselves. Tune in to find out how Canton Marketing Solutions has grown and evolved, and what exciting things are in store for their future with CvE and Goodway Group.

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Ellie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, offering valuable insights on how to balance short-term and long-term marketing strategies. She provides a unique perspective on the role of economic cycles in shaping marketing strategies and how the pandemic has disrupted traditional market patterns. 

From the rise of subscription streaming services to the emergence of gaming elements on streaming platforms, Ellie expertly navigates these trends and provides actionable marketing insights.

Throughout the episode, Ellie also shares her personal journey in the marketing industry, highlighting the importance of building strong relationships, empowering teams, and creating value for customers. She also offers her invaluable advice on how to build credibility as a marketer.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of the most accomplished C-Suite executives and former CMO of Formula 1!

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With a diversified background, including CMO of Antstream and experience working with networks such as CNN, Buzzfeed, and AOL, Brandon offers valuable insights on the challenges of discussing attribution at the board level and the misconceptions surrounding digital marketing. He emphasizes the necessity of trust and communication, particularly between the board and investors, and the importance of balancing the marketing funnel to achieve success.

Brandon also shares his thoughts on the future of Facebook and Google in marketing, and the strategies Ziglu has implemented to build a strong brand. He also reveals his personal efforts to develop as a marketer and the "kite strings" strategy he uses to foster a culture of truth and collaboration among his team. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a marketing veteran and gain valuable insights that will help you achieve your best. Tune in now!

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This is episode is hard hitting, don't miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential voices in the marketing industry and gain actionable advice to take your career and business to the next level.

 Tune in for a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation on how to build a more inclusive and equitable workforce. You won't regret it...

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One of Tushar's key strengths is his ability to control the narrative of marketing within a company. He shares valuable insights on how to educate colleagues in the C-suite and build trust and commitment to marketing as an investment. Tushar also candidly discusses the common challenge of proving ROI and offers practical tips on how to build a system to win trust in marketing.

But that's not all, Tushar also shares his personal insights on how to build a better relationship with the board and other marketers. He offers actionable advice on how to bridge the gap between marketing and other departments, and how to ensure that marketing is seen as a key driver of business growth.

Marketers, don't miss this chance to hear from a marketing leader at a successful company and gain valuable insights on how to take your marketing strategy to the next level. 

Tushar's wealth of experience and practical tips will surely inspire and guide you to reach your marketing goals!

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In this jam-packed episode, Rory and Paul cover a wide range of topics, from the role of marketing at the board table, to the behavioral science of transport, and Rory's unique perspective on the metaverse. Rory reminds us that marketing is a vast discipline that is often overlooked and undervalued in business. He shares his insights on why the obsessive focus on shareholder interest can be counter-productive in driving growth, and encourages leaders to broaden their perception of where marketing and innovation play a role.

Rory also candidly discusses how corporate culture can stifle innovation and the origins of corporate conventional norms, and offers practical advice on how to navigate around them. He also talks about his new venture, the MAD//Masters course, designed to help marketers upskill and adapt in this ever-changing marketing landscape.

Marketers, don't miss this opportunity to hear from a marketing legend and gain valuable insights on how to reset your marketing mindset and stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing industry. 

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One of Matt's key strengths is his understanding of how digital businesses can take the road of attribution and not invest in their brand. He shares valuable insights on how to set the right KPIs when brand awareness activity is running and how to measure the impact of these tactics. Matt also explains how JustEat is much more than a digital business doing performance marketing, but a mature brand that recognizes the value of investing in the long term and how that drives new customers, repeat customers, and Customer Lifetime Value.

Matt also delves into the importance of incrementality and how a brand will never reach a perfect measurement model. He shares his experience on how there's never a right answer from econometrics, digital attribution, or running an incrementality study, but the key is to understand these practices and piece everything together. It's a balance of science and art.

Marketers, don't miss this chance to hear from a marketing leader at a successful digital company and gain valuable insights on how to take your digital marketing strategy to the next level. 

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Cheryl understands the complexities of business and how no business is entirely driven by one factor, but instead, it is a complex ecosystem. She shares her valuable insights on how to look at the whole mix of the market and consumer and how they interact, and how to navigate through competition and come out stronger. She also candidly discusses how EveSleep came to a crossroads with increased competition and how it led to a pause on marketing spend and a questioning of everything from product to price and customer experience.

Cheryl also delves into the importance of data and how it is a huge differentiator in identifying where to be more effective, not just efficient. Looking forward, Cheryl explains how experiential ecommerce and content marketing will increasingly come into play as EveSleep looks to broaden into a wellness brand.

Cheryl's wealth of experience and practical tips will surely inspire and guide you to reach your business goals. Tune in now and take the first step towards mastering the art of business transformation!

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Jada also shares her perspective on how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a renewed focus on digital upskilling and development for marketers. She explains how her team at Adobe felt empowered to break free of tried and tested strategies and lean more heavily into digital experimentation. Jada also highlights the importance of marketing teams putting as much effort into retention and adoption as they do acquisition.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies on how to break free from the daily grind and focus on what truly matters in marketing. Tune in now!

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Jasper started his career as a digital marketer and now spends 2/3rds of his budget on brand for what is still an early stage company. He shares insights on how he only hires marketers that know HTML and how he applies a performance mindset to all media channels including TV and OOH. He also talks about building brand personality and the value that investing in brand delivers in terms of net new customers and the lifetime value of those customers.

In this episode, you'll gain valuable insights and strategies on how to break free from the short-term obsession and focus on building a strong brand for long-term success!

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An episode packed with unique insight and candour that you won’t want to miss!

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Jay goes on to make the case for treating marketing as a science and the importance of social psychology and behavioural economics in marketing.

At the heart of Jay’s vision is the belief that the industry should demand more formal qualifications in the study of behaviour, economics and business. 

Jay explains that if marketing is to get to the top of the board table agenda, the discipline must be managed like a true investment and marketers at all levels must become experts in proving lift in business growth metrics. 

You won’t want to miss this episode which covers so much ground in just half an hour!

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Stephen and Paul discuss the role of marketing in the boardroom, how marketing has been marginalised in recent years and how Stephen has personally worked to re-establish the critical role marketing plays. Stephen shares how he is “beautifully humble by being convinced that 50% of what he and his team are doing is wrong” at all times and why he believes the CMO should be leading the digitisation agenda at the board table.

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