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The Drum Podcast

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A weekly podcast exploring creativity in marketing, advertising, media, and the ever-changing world of brand building.

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Episodes

Euro 2024 wrap-up: The winners and losers (on and off the pitch)

Explore the fuse of marketing and football during UEFA Euro 2024 with Ear to the Ground and Propellernet. Discover key trends in sports marketing and get perspectives on the tournament from marketers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 34

Cannes wrap-up 2024

Join The Drum Network as we wrap-up Cannes Lions 2024. First, we discover The Drum's perspective of the festival with Cameron Clarke, Editor for The Drum. Then, we delve into insights of industry professionals from BrandOpus and VaynerMedia on their experiences of attending Cannes. Explore the evolving nature of the festival, the high costs associated with attending, the impact of AI on the industry, and the relevance of advertising awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Jul 05, 202455 minSeason 4Ep. 33

Auto marketing 101

Delve into the world of automotive marketing with Jack Morton, Jaywing and TRO as they unpick how auto marketing strategies are shifting away from traditional TV ads towards more experiential and digital approaches. Understand marketing for modern luxury customers, leveraging influencer partnerships, developing online showroom experiences, and executing bold sponsorship activations to engage audiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 27, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 32

Podfluencers: the new era of podcast advertising with Spotify

Following the release of the landmark 2024 Podcast Trends Tour, we sit down with Spotify Advertising’s Jenny Haggard to break down the headlines, from podcasting creators’ deeper relationships with fans to the emergence of a whole new breed of creator, ‘podfluencers’. Then we stress test those ideas with four marketers who each host their own podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 06, 202455 minSeason 4Ep. 31

Budget retail marketing 101

In the latest episode of The Drum Network podcast, we explore the opportunities and challenges facing budget retailers in today's economic environment with retail marketing experts from No Brainer, Rightpoint, Stellar Search and VML. Gain insights from our guests on how budget brands can differentiate themselves through creative marketing, subscriptions, building trust, and more data-driven growth strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 30, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 30

How to stand out in the AI market

In the latest episode of The Drum Network podcast, we plunge into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the marketing industry with insights from marketers of top agencies. Join our guests from DEPT®, MAS, Merkle, SmartAssets, and Tangent as they delve into the current state of AI and explore how you can enhance the creative process through collaboration between humans and AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 29

Data, personalization and digitization in health and pharma

In the latest episode of The Drum Network podcast, we dive into the current challenges and future opportunities in healthcare marketing. New host Sam Anderson is joined by a panel of expert health marketers from Kepler, Space & Time, JACK RYAN, and Rightpoint. Discover how brands can navigate privacy regulations while still offering personalized experiences, and manage global campaigns across different compliance standards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 02, 202440 minSeason 4Ep. 28

Community marketing 101

In the latest episode of The Drum Network podcast, we tackle community marketing evolution and challenges. Industry experts from MG Empower and Spin emphasize the importance of understanding brand values and audiences in order to foster meaningful connections. Learn how brands can authentically develop and maintain communities through social media strategies, events, and crisis management protocols. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 18, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 27

TikTok, Spotify and Shazam what's changed in music marketing?

In the latest episode of The Drum Network podcast, industry experts explore the evolving landscape of music marketing. Join Dare Balogun from M&C Saatchi Sports & Entertainment, Kristen Mitchell from Wasserman, Glenn Minerley from Momentum Worldwide and Sara Yazdani from Creativ Strategies as they discuss the impact of digital platforms, social media, and live performances on promoting artists, tracks and brands. Gain valuable insights into measuring success, navigating PR strategies, an...

Mar 28, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 26

Creators everywhere: the rise of influencers and creative collaboration

In the latest episode of The Drum Network Podcast, industry experts delve into the ever-evolving world of influencer marketing. Join Derek Goode from 160over90 and Natalie Silverstein from Collectively as they discuss the latest regulations impacting creators, emphasizing the importance of transparent disclosures. The conversation explores building long-term relationships with influencers, sharing valuable insights for CMOs on centralizing influencer strategies. Discover key takeaways for naviga...

Mar 07, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 25

M&A consolidation and spend: the outlook for 2024

In latest episode of The Drum Network Podcast, ad industry experts discuss the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the agency space. From post-acquisition communication strategies with clients to the importance of internal and external comms, our experts share their experiences and tips for a seamless integration process. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of agency services, the impact of international markets on M&A decisions, and predictions for merge...

Feb 05, 202437 minSeason 4Ep. 24

How can psychology inspire more effective marketing?

How does psychology play a role in agency business and campaign development? In this episode, experts from Momentum Worldwide, DRPG, and Unlimited discuss how understanding consumer behaviors, emotions, and motivations through research can provide insights to create more impactful marketing. Learn from examples of campaigns inspired by psychological principles and debate the various methods available to gather emotional data from audiences, taking away advice for agencies on translating insights...

Jan 25, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 23

Is disruption in healthcare marketing reaching a peak?

Incumbents in the space have been closely monitoring a raft of changes in healthcare marketing over the last few years: entry into the market from nimble startups and fresh divisions of major consumer agencies alike; AI integrations; work to address longstanding inequalities in healthcare treatment and outcomes; a rise in influencers; and more. In this episode, healthcare marketing experts from Jack Morton, Seven Stones and Bray Leino question if these forces are coming to a head. Which of these...

Jan 11, 202434 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Performance marketing 101

The latest in our series of marketing industry back-to-basics, performance experts from Earnest, Jaywing, Don't be Shy and Space & Time give a primer on what performance marketing looks like in 2023 (going on 2024). Gain insights from real-world examples including Spotify, Google and Airbnb and learn to navigate the nuances of performance marketing within the broader marketing landscape: effective measurement, the interplay of data and personalization, and the strategic role of performance w...

Dec 07, 202337 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Luxury retail in 2023: high-end marketing during the cost of living crisis

The luxury space has seen some perhaps surprising but lucrative moves over the last couple of years, from collabs with creators to integrations in gaming worlds and beyond. But during times of permacrisis and economic hardship, how does luxury hold out? Luxury marketing experts from The Goat Agency, VERB (Croud), and XYZ (160over90) share how marketers are engaging consumers amidst inflation, navigating impacts on wealth levels, experiential preferences of Gen Z and younger audiences, and changi...

Nov 23, 202343 minSeason 4Ep. 20

B2B influencer marketing: Who's leading the pack?

B2B marketing has shifted from boring to sexy in recent years, thanks (in no small part) to the rise of influencers. But what's shaping this space, and how can brand CMOs get it right? Dig into the driving factors and future directions of b2b influencer marketing with leaders in the field; Sofia Mogliazzi of VaynerMedia, Caspar Lee of Influencer, James Baldwin of Ogilvy UK and Stevie Johnson of Disrupt. Gain actionable insights on current trends and best practices in this evolving field, through...

Nov 08, 202340 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Retail media 101

Retail media has been a big topic of the last couple of years. But what is it, where do the opportunities lie for brands, and what’s coming next? Hear how Jellyfish, VMLY&R Commerce and Indicia Worldwide are helping brands succeed with retail media. Our expert panel discusses measurement across channels, driving awareness beyond transactions, and creating seamless omni-channel experiences. Walk away with tips for partnering with agencies, investing in tech and taking an integrated approach. ...

Oct 25, 202332 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Global growth stories: What's the modern path to world domination?

Almost every brand wants to make a global impact, and with the world feeling smaller and better-connected than ever, it’s an achievable dream for some. In this episode, we gather expert global brand builders to pin down what good strategy and tactics look like, and what factors are continuing to change the global brand landscape. Roberto Amerighi, GreenJinn, Herbert Ho, Jellyfish APAC, Nicola Winters, Search Laboratory and Yvonne van Bokhoven, Team Lewis, share best practices for building a glob...

Oct 13, 202344 minSeason 4Ep. 17

The modern brand strategy heroes

Strategy experts Andrew O'Sullivan, Transmission, Dave Jones, true Digital, Gokce Ince, Zone and Jennifer Pyne, Radley Yeldar, share their most glowing examples of strategy excellence in the real world. We dig up practical advice for marketers on authentic brand building, differentiation, governance and collaboration, and the ingredients for successful brand strategy - all through insightful case studies of iconic brands like Barbie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 27, 202345 minSeason 4Ep. 16

From Google to social: The evolution of search journeys

Search is changing: shifting away from the well-established go-to-Google-there's-your-answer, we’re seeing alternative search journeys emerging through social (including TikTok), voice, and generative AI like ChatGPT. Will any of these truly inherit Google’s crown, or even seriously threaten to? In this episode we hear from Dave Colgate, head of search engine optimization, Vertical Leap; John Campbell, head of innovation, ROAST; Sam Cant, head of search engine optimization, Jaywing; and Lottie N...

Sep 14, 202345 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Is marketing's approach to women shifting?

Still now, women in the marketing industry are all too often given cause to notice campaigns and messaging that they find misguided or damaging - not least in certain spaces that may have traditionally been behind the space, like sports and technology. In this episode, we hear from Charlie Li, strategy director, TRO; Debbie Gacutan-Jardim De Oliveira, social media and community manager, Brew Digital; and Emily Winterbourne, managing director at Impero, to explore if and how marketing's approach ...

Aug 10, 202340 minSeason 4Ep. 14

The experiential bounceback

Experiential marketing has had tumultuous few years: crash with Covid-19; rapid pivot to hybrid environments; and (not so long ago at all) a returned clamor for IRL experiences. Is this year, this summer, the time when all of this comes together for experiential's big moment? In this episode we hear from Sophie Taylor, senior account director, George P. Johnson; Svenja Frahm, creative director, Pixel Artworks; Stephen Whelan, creative director, TRO; and Arianna Lebed, senior creative director at...

Jun 22, 202338 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Is Neurodiversity a hidden marketing superpower?

Our culture is waking up to the differences in people's minds - and the differences in the sorts of thinking they can do and work they can create. On this episode we speak to experts with an interest in neurodiversity alongside neurodivergent creatives (and other marketers) to figure out whether the industry is doing right by its different-thinking talent, and how to make the most of this rich diversity. Senior reporter Chris Sutcliffe speaks to Charli Edwards, creative drector, BECG / LoveThat;...

Jun 08, 202334 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Hybrid realities: how real-world marketing blends with digital experiences

'Phygital reality' was thr buzzword du jour a couple of years back, replaced more recently by the wider catch-all 'hybrid'. Whatever you call these blended experiences (and perhaps you're already calling them something new), a marrying-up between the digital and physical worlds has become a goal for many. Here, we investigate not just total CX approaches that bring journeys through both worlds, but cutting-edge technical applications that merge the two; examples of work that shows the way forwar...

May 25, 202338 minSeason 4Ep. 11

What are the most exciting ways marketers are using data?

It's data month, and we're examining the biggest questions related to its use in marketing. What are the groundbreaking ways you or your colleagues have used data to segment, target, discover, or understand audiences? How is that impacting campaigns and other aspects of your business? And what are the next developments (close or far-off) that will expand your capabilities even further? Senior tech reporter Chris Sutcliffe is joined by Andrea Villa, paid media analyst, Brave Bison; Natasha Willmo...

May 11, 202339 minSeason 4Ep. 10

What role will traditional media still play as new platforms take over?

We hear a lot about marketing's new frontiers - social media; speculative excitements like the metaverse - but we can't forget the continuing power of traditional formats and platforms. On this episode we speak to experts in traditional channels - linear TV; radio; print; analog billboards; direct marketing - to hear how they see those channels developing. Senior reporter Chris Sutcliffe is joined by Andy Benningfield, head of broadcast at Bray Leino and Matt Bond, SVP, studio & print produc...

Apr 20, 202336 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Social Shopping 101

In the latest edition of our semi-regular 101 series, we'll look at social media's 'next big thing': live shopping. What are the essentials that your fellow marketers need to know? Who is doing the most interesting work in this space? And what opportunities are emerging next for people looking to lead this space? Senior reporter Chris Sutcliffe is joined by Carmen Muley, CEO, FREIM Studio and Debbie Ellison, chief digital officer, VMLY&R Commerce, to discuss: What is currently possible using...

Apr 13, 202334 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Will web3 really bring a sea change for marketers and consumers?

Under the rubric of web3 we've been promised a lot: immersive entertainment, widespread decentralization, new ownership models, and countless other goodies. Are any of these things really round the corner? If they are, what does that mean for marketers? And if not, what should they be looking forward to instead? Senior reporter Chris Sutcliffe is joined by Lottie West, global head of PR, Fox Agency; Russell Nuzzo, head of new media measurement, Gain Theory; Linda Xiao, Head of Digital Experience...

Mar 30, 202335 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Will the D2C brand revolution flourish or fizzle?

DTC brands, especially Chinese giants like Shein, have been big news for all sorts of reasons over the last couple of years: their remarkable growth, but also challenges around their sustainability and quality. Is this an evolution that will continue to evolve, one that more established brands will be able to incorporate in the long-run, or a flash in the pan? Senior tech reporter for The Drum is joined by Andy Griffiths, associate director for growth, Space & Time; Miro Jin, head of EPAM co...

Mar 16, 202340 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Is the industry moving in the right direction around sustainability?

In this sustainability focused episode we hear some substantive examples of how marketing is changing or has changed the world, particularly in relation to the environment. The Drum's senior tech reporter Chris Sutcliffe speaks to Jonathan Shanahan, Sustainability Engagement Director, Radley Yeldar; Laura Fell, Head of Graphic Production, George P. Johnson; Celine Craipeau, Senior Director, Brand Strategy & CSR Lead; Jellyfish and MB Barczak , Executive Creative Director, Landor & Fitch,...

Mar 02, 202343 minSeason 4Ep. 5
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