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Influence Global Podcast - shining a spotlight on influencer marketing

Gordon Glenisterwww.gordonglenister.com
Influence the Global podcast shines a spotlight on the influencer marketing industry. In these episodes you will hear from leading influencers, digital creators, influencer platforms, agencies, legal experts and brands who will share life experiences, insights and strategies to help you. Hosted by Gordon Glenister, Global Head of Influencer Marketing at the Branded Content Marketing Association (BCMA) who launched a new division, BCMA Influence, to support the influencer marketing industry. So if you want to find out more, subscribe to listen. Produced by Neil Whiteside at Freedom:One
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S9 Ep5: Getting 1 Million Views On Your First Few TikToks - How Did He Do It Ft. Anthony Hui

In this episode we talk about what it’s like to be a content creator with Anthony Hui. He is a content creator and social media manager who focuses on making content that actually resonates with and connects people. He has grown his own TikTok to 50k+ followers, created viral videos with millions of views, and worked with brands like Trip.com, the Premier League, and most recently, Suno, where his video surpassed 3M views. Whether he is in front of the camera or managing strategy behind-the-scen...

Aug 14, 202526 min

S9 Ep2: The Changing Face Of Travel With Global Comms Leader Ft. Perla Bloom

Perla Bloom is a dynamic global marketing strategy leader, passionate about the intersection of tech, creativity, and culture. She builds brands, creates connected experiences for audiences that solve a problem to reach specific objectives and is a sought-after international speaker at industry events and on podcasts. She currently leading comms planning for innovation and entertainment at Expedia Group, and before that was at EA Games writing global marketing strategies for iconic games like Ba...

Aug 05, 202523 min

S9 Ep1: How Workplace Giant Workday Uses Its Employees As Authentic Storytellers Ft. Stu Hazell

Stuart (Stu) Hazell is an award-winning global leader in employer branding and recruitment marketing, known for blending strategic creativity with data‑driven impact. With 15 years of experience across digital and traditional marketing roles at companies like CA Technologies, IBM, and Workday, he’s built employer brands that truly resonate across global talent markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 202526 min

S8 Ep21: How Panasonic’s Toughbook Created An Employee Brand Ambassador Program Ft. Birgit Raes

Birgit Raes a top sales enablement specialist for Panasonic's Toughbook brand shares how they created a really targeted ambassador program with 5 of their existing successful online experts by focusing on 5 key target clients. The razor sharp focus which wasn’t about massive likes or shares but a but about drilling down to 25 accounts across 5 people was so successful that they have 22 meetings booked with this key list of targets. Listen to how they did it. And if you want to connect with Birgi...

Jul 15, 202524 min

S8 Ep20: How To Generate £40,000 With Less Than 100 YouTube Subscribers Ft. Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes is not a YouTube sensation, this is true, but he does know how to create videos and he knows how to strategically launch your channel to make money from day one, that’s how he was able to generate £40,000 from YouTube with less than 1000 subscribers. With his video company he travelled the world creating video for huge brands through to small businesses, he understood how to get the most out of the equipment you have, whether that’s an iPhone or a Mirrorless camera with detachable le...

Jun 10, 202526 min

S8 Ep18: B2B Top LinkedIn Voice Marketers Perspective Ft. Archana Dhankar

Top Linkedin voice and marketing influencer Archana talks about her journey. Archana Dhankar is a seasoned B2B marketing professional with deep expertise in marketing transformation and AI implementation. Her recent speaking engagements have covered various topics, including AI in content creation and future-ready skills. She brings a practical, results-oriented approach to helping organisations navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

May 28, 202529 min

S8 Ep17: How To Turn One Viral Moment Into A Long-Term Career Ft. Ella D’Souza & Greta Quintini

Ella D’Souza & Greta Quintini, the powerhouse duo behind Shalla—a female-founded agency that’s redefining what it means to manage and grow talent in today’s creator economy. In just two years, they’ve scaled Shalla from five clients to over 50 creators by doing what few agencies truly know how to do: build social media stars from the ground up. From niche voices to digital powerhouses with 5M+ followers, they help talent go beyond virality to build lasting, meaningful careers. Learn more abo...

May 28, 202525 min

S8 Ep16: Cannes Lions The Biggest Advertising Festival Ft. Ed Davidson

Ed Davidson is the Chief Growth Officer for the Cannes LIONS Festival. With huge global audiences and record numbers of entries for the prestigious Cannes LIONS awards, this year the team are focused on growing a larger creator audience and Ed tells how thats happening. Ed is most excited by new intersections between creativity, brands, entertainment and technology while also passionate about creating high-performing teams. As the Chief Growth Officer for LIONS, Ed is focused on creating and imp...

May 08, 202519 min

S8 Ep15: Why Streaming Is The Future For Content Creators Ft. Bonnie Bruderer

We talk on our podcast today with Bonnie Bruderer about streaming platforms as the opportunity for so many creators. As the CEO of BINGE Networks, Bonnie has been leading the streaming distribution and licensing industry for over nine years, helping filmmakers and producers get their projects placed and monetised on all major streaming platforms, such as Tubi, ROKU, Apple TV, Amazon, and more. With her extensive background in online marketing, online advertising, and public relations, she has de...

Apr 22, 202522 min

S8 Ep13: The Power of YouTube Ft. Matt Throne

Matt Throne has been immersed in the YouTube space full-time for over five years. He began by working alongside his brother, one of the platform’s top sports gaming creators, before building his own channel as a basketball commentary YouTuber. Now, Matt has launched his latest venture, Throne University, a high-impact YouTube growth cohort designed to help online entrepreneurs succeed on the platform. Find him in Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-throne-76057a138/ Learn more about your a...

Apr 15, 202523 min

S8 Ep14: Why More Creators Are Developing Their Own Brands Ft. Jennifer Glen

Social media has propelled countless creators to stardom, but an increasing number are looking beyond platform-driven revenue streams to build lasting businesses. With the unpredictability of algorithm adjustments and platforms' shifting priorities, diversification is key—leading many influencers to partner with investors, agencies and brands to launch their own ventures. Unlike traditional startups, creators have a built-in advantage: they deeply understand their audiences. With access to real-...

Apr 01, 202524 min

S8 Ep12: How Illustrator And Content Creator Catherine Kay Created A Great Ecommerce Brand

Since 2015 Catherine Kay has been documenting and developing her journey as a freelance illustrator, and slowly over those years have been building the wonderful world of Katnipp. And now she has a small studio by the sea in the North east of England, where she, her husband Dean and his brother Mike work hard to get all these adorable characters & creations out there and hopefully put a smile on faces! Katnipp is the heart and soul of their brand, inspired by Catherine. Just like Catherine, ...

Mar 18, 202520 min

S8 Ep11: Trends In 2025 With Grin CEO Ryan Debenham And Agency Expert Scarlette Tidy

Ryan Debenham is the President of GRIN—the world’s first and leading Creator Management platform. He built his career starting as a software engineer, eventually leading AI and Data Analytics at Qualtrics, contributing to its $8 billion acquisition by SAP. Ryan then served as CTO for Route, helping drive revenue to $100M in just four years. He joined GRIN as the CTO overseeing product and engineering, later being promoted to President and leading all daily operations. Based in Salt Lake City, Ry...

Mar 04, 202528 min

S8 Ep10: How Desperados Used 70 Influencers With 30 Million Follower Reach Ft. Ligia Patrocinio

In this episode we talk with the global head of Desperados beer brand, Ligia Patrocinio. They are running a campaign 70 influencers with a combined audience of 30million. Ligia talks about the campaign to connect with the latin vibe of music particularly drums and how this is connecting with the audience on a global scale. The campaign could be a test blueprint for more brands in Heineken to add influencers into the mix of their major campaigns. The episode was sponsored by Dragonfly. If you wan...

Feb 11, 202526 minSeason 8Ep. 10

S8 Ep8: Why Keeping A Healthy Fitness And Diet Regime Is Essential For Creatives And Entrepreneurs Ft. Dan Corbett

In this episode we talk to Daniel Corbett who is an award winning personal trainer, advanced nutritionist, and mentor with 25 years of experience in health and fitness. From winning European bodybuilding titles to starring on Channel 4, he has dedicated his life to helping others transform. With expertise in nutrition, supplements, and gut health, Daniel has combined science and experience to completely transform his clients’ lives with a permanent solution that has improved their health and hap...

Jan 28, 202527 minSeason 8Ep. 8

S8 Ep9: The Real Impact Of The TikTok Ban - 170m Users Ft. Jonathan Futa

In this episode we talk with Jonathan Futa who is a co-founder of Group RFZ, a research firm specialising in influencer marketing measurement. His primary focus is utilising the latest technology to develop new products and methodologies. Prior to starting Group RFZ, Jonathan worked on political and corporate campaigns around the world managing ad testing and strategic research projects. Group RFZ conducted research into users and creator knowledge around the pending TikTok Ban due to come into ...

Jan 21, 202528 min

S8 Ep6: Animaj Kids Entertainment Franchise Founder Has 270m Viewers Ft. Gregory Dray

Gregory Dray is the Co-Founder of Animaj, a next-generation, digital-first media company that owns, manages and delivers engaging and premium brands to kids and families everywhere. Launched in May 2022, Animaj identifies the highest-quality independent IPs with solid awareness and engagement with kids that have yet to become global hits; buys and federates them; and uses a digital-first approach, leveraging data, technology, and distribution capabilities to transform them into multi-platform gl...

Jan 07, 202525 minSeason 8Ep. 6

S8 Ep5: How Bloggers And Creators Can Monetise Their Content Ft. Jillian Leslie

In this episode we talk with Jillian Leslie, an entrepreneur with a wealth of experience, having built multiple 7-figure online businesses and host of The Blogger Genius Podcast, which has close to 1 million downloads. She’s the co-founder of MiloTree, a software company that’s helps thousands of bloggers, creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs monetise through selling digital products. On her podcast, she regularly interviews industry experts and shares actionable strategies to build thriving onl...

Dec 17, 202426 minSeason 8Ep. 5

S8 Ep4: HypeAuditor CEO Talks About AI In The Creator Economy Ft. Alexander Frolov

In this episode we talk AI with Alexander Frolov who is the co-founder and CEO of HypeAuditor, a company that emerged from his vision to shape the future of the Creator Economy through transparency and data-driven insights. Recognising the potential of influencer marketing, Alex aimed to make it accessible, fair, and effective by creating a platform that helps brands connect with the most authentic influencers. We talk about a recent study with the Branded Content Marketing Association on how in...

Dec 11, 202418 minSeason 8Ep. 4

S8 Ep3: Hospitality Entrepreneur Brings Entertainment To Your Home Ft. Antoine Melon

In this episode we talk with Antoine Melon the co-founder of HOMETAINMENT. With over 30 years of international experience in launching and managing renowned restaurants and luxury hotels, Antoine Melon, has perfected "L'Art de recevoir," or the art of hosting. His career spans an impressive portfolio of high-end establishments, from Six Senses and Mandarin Oriental to Conran Restaurants, where he has developed a deep understanding of hospitality, ambiance, and exceptional service. Antoine’s expe...

Nov 19, 202420 minSeason 8Ep. 3

S8 Ep2: How Does Wix Leverage B2B Influencers Ft. Sarah Adam

In this epiosde we talk to the Head of Marketing Partnerships and Influencer Marketing at Wix, Sarah Adam. Sarah has over 10 years experience in various B2C and B2B SaaS Marketing roles, from PR, Field Marketing and Content to Partner Marketing and Influencer Marketing. Sarah is focusing on Wix's new end-to-end web creation platform for Agencies and Enterprises, called Wix Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 12, 202425 minSeason 8Ep. 2

S8 Ep1: Social Commerce Is Worth A Staggering £16bn For Retail Brands Ft. Ed Wilson

In this episode we talk with Retail and Ecommerce Partnerships Manager at Tiktok, Ed Wilson. The UK Social Commerce sector is worth £16bn to retailers and more of us are now using Tiktok not just to be entertained but as discovery and search. We talk about how some up and coming brands have done so well like https://madebymitchell.co.uk/ and https://plouise.co.uk/ but also the mainsteam brands like M&S have leaned into influencer marketing well https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-GB/inspirati...

Nov 11, 202419 minSeason 8Ep. 1

S7 Ep21: Top Japanese Creative Director On Why Creativity Is So Important Ft. Yoshihiro Yagi

In this episode executive director for global advertising giant Dentsu, Yoshihiro Yagi talks about the importance of creativity and art in advertising campaigns noting Grand Prix award winner Pocky the Gift. For more information please visit https://www.instagram.com/yoshihiro_yagi/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 202419 minSeason 7Ep. 21

S7 Ep20: Podcast Advertising Is Exploding Says Top CEO Ft. Edward Fuller

Edward Fuller is a passionate marketer with an entrepreneurial spirit and data-led outlook. He is the founder and CEO of Media Bodies, a global, award-winning influencer marketing agency. For over a decade, they have specialised in developing methodologies and models that use data-led insights to generate scalable ROI on influencer campaigns. Their expertise across YouTube, Podcasts, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, and Community campaigns has been sought after by some of the biggest brands across the...

Oct 23, 202427 minSeason 7Ep. 20

S7 Ep19: In Conversation With Rory Sutherland - "Inventors or Marketers?"

In this special episode titled "Inventors or Marketers?" we look at back at some the best ads over the years with the legend that is Rory Sutherland. In this live podcast recording, Gordon Glenister host of the Influence Global Podcast, author of influencer marketing strategy and founder of the Influencer division of the Branded Content Marketing Association interviews the legendary advertising guru that is Rory Sutherland. The talk celebrated the most influential advertising campaigns over the ...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 7Ep. 19

S7 Ep18: The Tinder of Influencer Marketing Ft. Sarah Saffari

In this episode we talk about how to build longterm campaigns with influencers and not the quick short term campaigns that don’t always yield the results that brands so easily search for. Our guest Sarah Saffari is an entrepreneur and business leader who runs a boutique influencer marketing agency, InfluencerNexus, specialised in matchmaking between brands and influencers. She has worked with various organisations, from CPG brands, fashion, and hospitality, to technology innovators seeking to di...

Sep 13, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 18

S7 Ep17: Personal Brand Is Your Marketing Strategy In An AI World Ft. Vladimer Botsvadze

In this episode we talk about how to build your personal brand in an AI world with Vladimer Botsvadze. Ranked as the No.1 Global Marketing, Social Media, and Retail Thought Leader by Thinkers360 with 130,000 followers across his social media channels, his contributions to marketing have had a global impact, making him one of the most influential keynote speakers, advisory board members, start-up advisors, and thought leaders in the industry. Vladimer has been described as ''a pioneer across the ...

Aug 23, 202419 minSeason 7Ep. 17

S7 Ep15: Building Your Personal Brand - Starts With A Great Image Ft. Kersten Luts

Kersten Luts is the host of the Camera Shake Podcast but also a professional portrait photographer. So we are talking today about why your personal photo tells a thousand words, and the importance of getting a stock library to help build and grow your influence. Find out more from Kersten here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 202425 minSeason 7Ep. 15
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