Marketing: Global Edition

Have you ever accidentally created an ad that looked like it was for a famous fascist organisation? No? Neither have I. But Converse did just that last week. In this episode Jasmine explores how this Nike-owned company put the "converse" into "controversy" and how brands can prevent this kind of thing happening to them.

Culture wars lightening rod Sydney Sweeney has done another ad. And no one commented on it or shared it.  OK, that is not strictly true. Everyone is talking about it. In this podcast Jasmine is talking about it. But she has to wonder… is she contributing to the cultural commentary, joining in the protest, or is she part of something much darker… an unwitting part of a dastardly campaign cleverly d...

Did you notice that Instagram refreshed their brand recently? Jasmine and Hannah debate the redesign and attempt to answer the question “does every rebrand have to break the internet?”

What can a video game leak teach us about the future of marketing? We explore the GTA VI and CyberLeek story, from scarcity and psychology to meme coins, Netflix and the extraordinary role of audiences in amplifying a story. And Piers comes up with a conspiracy theory that Jasmine fears will get them both sued. 

Yes yes, Spain won, England lost. I know, don’t rub it in. But who were the marketing winners and losers from this World Cup? Which sponsor brands scored big and which ones hit the proverbial post? In this episode Jasmine and Hannah explore the winners and losers of the World Cup in terms of the advertisers, the sponsors, the brands FIFA tried to cover up, the celebrities and those two biggest of...

When disaster strikes, what happens to a destination's brand? From tsunamis to nuclear meltdowns to war, Jasmine and Piers ask how cities and countries recover. This week: Dubai, fresh from their own visits, and how the Gulf conflict is reshaping one of the world's most ambitious city brands.

"People buy people" on social media. And among the many flavours that influencers come in is the CEO variety. If you are the head of a business in this age of social media, you are an influencer. So how should CEOs build their brands on the channel was built for tycoons of all sizes: LinkedIn? In this episode Jasmine and Piers take a peek at the accounts of inspiring leaders and attempt to steal t...

Did a sustainable sneaker brand really pivot into AI chips overnight? The truth is more complex and far more interesting. What looks like a bold branding move is actually a financial restructuring that drove a ~700% stock surge on AI momentum alone. Watch as we break down what really happened and why it is not the story the media says it is.

This week NASA has shared photos Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Max during Artemis II’s mission to the moon, thereby adding new and extraordinary content to iPhone’s “Shot On iPhone” campaign. In this episode Jasmine talks about ad campaigns that are based on user generated content or UGC. Campaigns like Apple’s “Shot on iPhone”. Jasmine talks about other examples and what makes for a successful user-gener...

This last week saw K-Pop Demon Hunters win two Oscars and tens of thousands turn out in Seoul to welcome back the group BTS. The K-Wave, as the love all things Korean is called, is a multi-billion dollar commercial and cultural phenomenon including music, film, TV shows and even beauty and fashion. But it did not come about by accident. It was a strategic plan emanating from something called the J...

Are you clear on the different brands of football competition? There's the Championship and the Champions League but they are completely different things. The Premier League is different from The League Cup but is the same as the Premiership and, weirdly the EPL. And League One is actually the third level of the football pyramid. Confused? We are. In this episode Jasmine and Piers are joined by fr...

"Should Diageo sell everything else and change its name to Guinness plc?" This headlines in the Irish Times sparked the debate in this week's podcast. Jasmine and Piers discuss the question and look at the reasons for Guinness's growing popularity around the world.

In this episode Jasmine and Piers talk about flying cars. They explore the brands that are landing today and imagine the advertising that we are going to see tomorrow when these icons of futurism finally become a daily reality for the mass consumer ownership. 

This week Jasmine and Hannah cover a social media scandal at the British Museum. Hannah explains the dos and don’ts of how to handle backlash on social and introduces us to AI model Elly Lin . 

Move over Bad Bunny. In this episode Piers and Jasmine take to the microphone to bring you the best trends from the Super Bowl ads. We reveal all... the two contradictory themes this year, the best and worst ads and Piers's Jurassic Park inspired tattoo!

Hungry? Join Jasmine as she discovers the world’s largest food expo in Dubai and explores global food trends, global power ambitions, and the possibility of lunch at Gulfood 2026

As Brooklyn Beckham’s post blows up the internet, Jasmine and Piers take a shameless leap onto the band wagon and look at the effect on Brand Beckham. How much money is at stake? What impact will the family, the furore, and the memes have on the brand? What should the Beckhams do next?

Jasmine and Hannah throw a spotlight on the global brands they think will do exciting things in 2026. And they review the podcast's predictions from last year. Join us to see how right or wrong we were in 2025. And let us know what brands you think should be on our radar this year.

Come and join me, Jasmine Montgomery, on a stroll down London's Bond Street to see how fashion brands from Ralph Lauren to Tiffany's to Cartier are using the latest merchandising techniques in their Christmas windows and find out why I was disappointed by Jimmy Choo and why I have beef with bows! And most importantly, come and feel the Christmas vibes! Merry Christmas!

In this yuletide episode Jasmine and Piers don their Christmas jumpers and compare notes on favourite festive ads, focusing unashamedly on British retail ads because, let’s be honest, they are the best Christmas ads in the world. From Keira Knightley meeting her match over charming cheese to the much talked about John Lewis ad (which made Piers cry but don’t tell anyone) to Dawn French stuck in tr...

Ricky Gervais shocks the socks off people with ads for his vodka, Dutch Barn. Jasmine and Piers debate the question 'is it ok to offend people in the name of advertising'. Don’t watch this if you are easily offended.

As a Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell launches a range of skincare for toddlers, Jasmine goes on a rant about just how far marketing should go in creating demand.

Purpose. Should a company have one? Is purpose a necessary investment or a waste of money and focus. Piers and Jasmine go head to head on this one. Who knew this would be the one they'd fall out over?

Colabs! They’re everywhere. It’s like Tinder for trademarks. And sometimes, the chemistry is electric. Sometimes, it’s a disaster. In this episode, Jasmine and Piers debate the question: can colabs go too far? They discuss Zara × Disney, Balenciaga x Crocs, KFC x Crocs, Supreme x Louis Vuitton, Barbie x Airbnb, Kanye West x adidas

How do you bring a brand to life using food? In this week's episode Jasmine interviews Andrew Fishwick, Chairman of Salt, the marketing company that has mastered brand storytelling through food and drink. In addition to some Michelin star name dropping, Andrew spills the beans on some of Salt's most fascinating projects for brands such as CNBC, Airbus, Soho Farmhouse and Goldman Sachs. And Andrew...