The Places We'll Go Marketing Show

What does it really take to build a career that keeps growing for nearly three decades? Sometimes, the answer is choosing the uncomfortable option. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Sandys, Chief Innovation Officer at Diageo, for an insightful conversation about career growth, marketing leadership, innovation, AI and the lessons that come from getting things wrong. Mark has spent nearly 29 ye...

What does it take to keep growing when the obvious growth levers stop working? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Weston, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at Loop EarPlugs, whose career has taken him from Unilever and McKinsey to M&S, Samsung, Beauty Pie, Asda and now Loop Earplugs. Rob shares the lessons he’s learned from moving between some of the world’s biggest companies and fast-...

What if managing your energy matters more than managing your time? In this episode, we welcome back Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society, for a fascinating conversation about leadership, marketing, ambition, AI, career growth and what it really means to thrive at work. Sophie shares why she believes we are entering a new golden age of marketing, why marketers need to become better at “m...

What makes a brand so good that customers keep coming back? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Holt, CMO of Center Parcs UK & Ireland, to unpack the thinking behind one of the UK’s most loved experience brands, her approach to marketing leadership, customer experience, commercial growth and the rapidly changing world of AI. Sarah shares how Center Parcs achieved record revenue of £758 mil...

What does it take to build a distinctive brand in a low-interest category like insurance? And how might AI completely change the way insurance is bought? In this episode, we sit down with Ed Birth, Head of Brand Marketing at Hiscox UK, to unpack what great brand leadership really looks like — from his nearly 20 years in agency life to moving client-side, building Hiscox’s brand relaunch in 2023, a...

What really makes a customer loyal? Is it points, discounts and loyalty programmes or something much deeper? In this episode, we sit down with Simon Jamieson, Managing Director of Marketing Lounge Partnership (MLP), to unpack what customer loyalty really means in a world where information, choice and convenience have become completely commoditised. Simon shares why brands need to move beyond short...

AI is changing the way we search, shop, work and make decisions and according to Max Sinclair, we’re only at the beginning. In this episode, we sit down with Max Sinclair, Founder & CEO of Azoma, an AI search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) agency working with some of the world’s biggest brands, including Mars, Colgate, P&G, Reckitt, Unilever and Zappos. Max breaks down what comes aft...

In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Berkeymeyer, Chief Marketing Officer at u life, for a candid conversation about unconventional careers, hustling, taking risks, building from scratch and thinking beyond the traditional marketing playbook. Lauren describes herself as a “non-boxy CMO” someone who thrives on unpredictability, experimentation and carving her own path rather than simply followin...

From teaching pottery in South India to leading Global Insights, Planning & Brand Strategy at Standard Chartered, Tim Hulbert has had one of the most unconventional careers you’ll ever hear about. In this episode, Tim shares how curiosity, saying “yes” to opportunities, and embracing uncertainty shaped a career that spans television, digital publishing, Fortune 500 companies, and global bankin...

In this episode, we sit down with Vasileios Kourakis, Global Marketing Effectiveness Director at L’Oréal, and Camille Erard, Luxury & Beauty Partner at Ekimetrics, to unpack how one of the world’s biggest beauty companies is transforming marketing through AI, advanced measurement and data-driven decision making. From building a culture of marketing effectiveness to scaling AI across global tea...

What does it take to lead in an AI-first world? In this episode, Mike Soutar, former The Apprentice advisor, entrepreneur, and author of Next Gen CEO shares the leadership frameworks every modern leader needs.

Marketing is changing faster than ever. AI is reshaping the industry, customer behavior is evolving, and marketers are being asked to do more with less. So what does it actually take to lead marketing in 2026? In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Fuller, Chief Marketing Officer at The AA, whose career spans some of the UK’s most iconic brands including Procter & Gamble, Nando’s, British Airw...

This week, we’re joined by Tamara Rogers, former Chief Marketing Officer at Haleon and former Unilever marketing leader, for a masterclass on modern marketing, leadership, AI, consumer insights and building billion-dollar brands. After spending 25 years at Unilever and helping build Haleon into one of the world’s largest consumer health companies, Tamara shares what it really takes to build brands...

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Gandhi, VP of Marketing at Bally’s Interactive, to unpack the twists, setbacks, and pivotal moments that shaped her career. From being rejected by her dream graduate scheme at Diageo to building an international career across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, startups, and global brands, Kate shares the lessons she’s learned about leadership, confidence, caree...

What happens when AI stops listening to what brands say… and starts revealing what they actually are? In this episode, we sit down with Nick Emmel, Founder of Mr. President, one of the UK’s most distinctive creative agencies, to unpack why most brands are built backwards and what it really takes to create brands people believe in. From Ryanair and Apple to Vodafone and Metro Bank, Nick shares why...

From sending 200 job applications to leading Marketing Strategy & Operations across EMEA at EasyJet, Jessica Houston’s career journey is a masterclass in resilience, networking, growth and building a career with intention. In this episode, Jess opens up about: - Breaking into consumer marketing - Building relationships that create opportunities - Navigating restructures and uncertainty - Why m...

From helping scale Silicon Valley Bank across global markets to leading through one of the most dramatic moments in modern banking history, Elly Sherwin has seen leadership, growth, resilience, and marketing from every angle. In this episode, Elly shares what it was really like navigating the collapse of SVB, the transition into HSBC Innovation Banking, and why she ultimately chose to return to st...

What actually makes a startup scale into a billion-dollar brand? In this episode, we sit down with Lukas Bergmans, former Marketing Director at Wise and marketing leader behind brands like Kazoo, MoneySuperMarket, Pepsi, Heineken & Britvic.

What if the future of marketing isn’t about trends, algorithms or viral hooks… but understanding human psychology at a deeper level than ever before? In this episode, we sit down with Justin Lane, founder of Culture Pulse, former Oxford researcher & AI expert, to unpack one of the most mind-bending conversations around AI, marketing, psychology & human behavior. From studying conflict zone...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Bushby, CMO at Rightmove, to explore how marketing is evolving in the age of AI, audience fragmentation, and changing consumer behavior. Matt shares practical insights on brand building, segmentation, creativity, LLM search, and why AI should empower marketers, not replace them.

AI is no longer hype, it’s driving real business results. In this episode, we sit down with David Black (Managing Director at Google) to break down how AI is transforming marketing, creativity, and the future of work. From 60% faster business growth for AI-leading companies to 27% more conversions using AI-powered tools, this conversation dives deep into what’s actually working right now. We explo...

What does it really take to build an iconic brand in today’s world? In this episode, Annabelle Cordelli (SVP, Virgin Atlantic) shares powerful insights on modern marketing, brand building, and leadership from understanding culture and consumer behavior to creating unforgettable customer experiences. From competing on price in crowded markets to maintaining brand differentiation, this conversation...

What does it really take to build a career in modern marketing? In this episode,Maria Koutsoudakis (Chief Brand Officer at VodafoneThree) shares a brutally honest and refreshingly grounded take on marketing, career growth, and leadership.

What does it really take to build an extraordinary career in today’s fast-changing world? In this live podcast episode, we sit down with a senior leader from John Lewis to unpack real, unfiltered insights on career growth, leadership, AI, failure, and what actually drives long-term success. From navigating the first 90 days in a new role to creating visibility at work, embracing messy opportunitie...

What does it really take to succeed in modern marketing? In this episode, Simonetta Rigo, Chief Client Officer at Rathbones and former McKinsey consultant, breaks down the reality of marketing today, from rapid growth pressures to evolving technology, and why the best marketers think beyond campaigns and focus on customer experience. This is a deep dive into leadership, brand strategy, and sustain...