Future Proof

Get into the festive spirit with Lynne Deason and McCann's Global Head of Effectiveness and Retail, Jamie Peate, as they unwrap the secrets behind building a shared effectiveness culture. Plus, discover insights into how creativity and brand centricity are the key to effectiveness.  The Best Christmas Ads 2024: Unwrapping campaign effectiveness More than just ad testing. Expertise you can tru...

In this insightful conversation, Lynne Deason, Head of Creative Excellence at Kantar, interviews Nicole Dudley, Brand Manager – Christmas and Halloween at Cadbury, about the success of Cadbury’s Secret Santa campaign. Cadbury’s innovative multichannel approach to festive marketing has made it the fastest-growing confectionery brand at Christmas, achieving a 43% increase in sales and £80 million in...

Can you provide great customer experience and the lowest prices? Of course! But how? Join Peter Aitken, Head of Customer Strategy at Kantar, as he sits down with Stuart Wilson and Sarah Boyle from Talkmobile, a leading mobile virtual network operator and part of the Vodafone family. As leaders in sales, marketing, and customer operations, Stuart and Sarah have transformed Talkmobile’s TrustPilot s...

In this episode of Future Proof, we delve into the transformative power of creativity in addressing business challenges. Join us as we chat with Denise Van Strien, Senior Global Marketing Manager at Magnum, Camilla Facin, Head of Strategic Planning at Lola Mullen Lowe, and Vera Sidlova, Global Creative Thought Leadership Director at Kantar.   Discover how Magnum marketing team harness consume...

In this episode of Future Proof, recorded at Cannes Lions week, Jane Ostler, Global EVP Thought Leadership at Kantar, sits down with Richard Lloyd, Meta’s Director of Marketing Science, Global Clients and Agencies. They discuss the evolving landscape of digital media, the rise of online video, and the critical importance of attention in advertising. Richard shares insights on how brands can stand...

In this compelling episode of the Kantar Future Proof podcast, Lynne Deason, Head of Creative Excellence, talks to Sarah Mayall, Head of Brand for HSBC UK. Together, they explore the intricate journey of crafting multi-award-winning marketing campaigns—including a recent bronze IPA Award—that not only achieve commercial success but also have a positive impact on society and staff. Learn how authen...

Are you a marketer looking to understand how behavioural science can open up new opportunities for your brand? Then look no further than this Future Proof Podcast episode.   Dr Nicki Morley, Head of Innovation and Behavioural Science Expertise at Kantar, and Richard Shotton, author of The Choice Factory and the Illusion of Choice, discuss the challenges of behavioural science in the industry,...

What if taking a break from technology could be as simple as enjoying a chocolate bar? In this episode of Future Proof, we delve into the world of KitKat’s latest campaign, one of the winners of the Kantar Creative Effectiveness Awards 2024. Join host Jane Ostler for an insightful conversation with Wael Jabi, Head of Marketing for KitKat at Nestlé, Tom Drew, Executive Creative Director at VML in L...

Ever wondered how IKEA manages to blend affordability, sustainability, and functional design seamlessly? In this enlightening episode of Future Proof, host Jane Ostler, EVP Global Thought Leadership at Kantar, welcomes Gianluca Toccafondi, the marketing lead at IKEA, who won the Most Meaningfully Different Award in our recent Brand Blueprint Awards 2024. Gianluca delves into IKEA’s unique approach...

Jane Ostler, our EVP of Global Thought Leadership, caught up in Cannes with Josh Stinchcomb, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Dow Jones. They discussed the dynamics at play in the media environment, with traditional monetisation models under threat, the erosion of trust in media, and AI looming large. So, what is the role of CMOs in this maelstrom? With brand safety and ROI high on the list of mark...

Join Jane Ostler, EVP Global Thought Leadership at Kantar, as she engages in a fast-paced and thought-provoking conversation with Kate Scott-Dawkins, Global President of Business Intelligence at GroupM, during Cannes Lions week. They dive into GroupM’s “This Year, Next Year” report, discussing the transformative impact of AI, the rapid growth of retail media, and the evolving landscape of pol...

In this episode of the Future Proof podcast, host Věra Šídlová engages with Elaine Rodrigo, Chief Insights and Analytics Officer at Reckitt, to explore the transformative role of generative AI in marketing. They delve into Reckitt's innovative AI tools from insights and idea generation, to creative asset adaptation. Can generative AI models be inclusive? What is the future of machine learning and...

In this episode, Jane Ostler talks to Kantar's Rob Wade about how brands must Find New Space, the third Growth Accelerator in the Blueprint for Brand Growth. They discuss the strategic exploration of incremental opportunities beyond a brand's current market. It involves identifying new categories, occasions, or services where a brand can extend its reach. For example, San Pellegrino, known for spa...

Jane Ostler talks to Kantar’s Paul Murphy about the second Growth Accelerator of the Blueprint for Brand Growth, Be More Present, focusing on optimising marketing investments across product range, distribution, pricing, and promotions. Paul Murphy highlights Nike’s strategy of balancing digital and physical retail presence to meet diverse consumer needs. The importance of omnichannel presence is e...

Jane Ostler talks to Kantar’s Adele Joliffe about the first Growth Accelerator in the Blueprint for Brand Growth. Brands need to Predispose More People to increase the probability of purchase, and this can be measured through Demand Power and Pricing Power. Adele highlights the importance of predisposition in both acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones, emphasising that it is not a gu...

In our first of four special Future Proof podcast episodes about the Blueprint for Brand Growth, which aims to help CMOs and marketers drive value, especially in challenging economic times. Host Jane Ostler talks to Kantar’s Graham Staplehurst about the Blueprint’s Growth Driver, Be Meaningfully Different to More People. This episode highlights the importance of growing revenue, margin, and brand...

Ready to provoke your insights? Learn more about AI and the 2030 Insight Model! By provoking your insights, you allow Insights professionals enhance efficiency to focus on genuine human empathy. Provocation entails a narrative of action that begins with but does not end with data. Listen to J. Walker Smith ,Global Knowledge Lead at Kantar; Mark Visser, Global Head of Consulting at Kantar; and host...

Brands in today's world are often fighting for growth in the same places, there is a need for someone to be bold and do something different. The next big trends always start in the margins of society.   In this podcast, Dr Nicki Morley is joined by Dr Helen Edwards (Adjunct Associate Professor of Marketing at London Business School, Author, Columnist, and Consultant), to discuss how the key t...

In this episode of the Future Proof podcast, host Jane Ostler sits down with Mark Read, CEO of WPP, to delve into the current landscape of marketing and how brands grow. They explore the pressing challenges faced by CMOs, including navigating economic turbulence, the fragmentation of media, and the global versus local brand debate. Mark shares his insights on how AI is revolutionising the industry...

As part of the 2024 launch of the world's most valuable brands, Martin Guerrieria, Head of Kantar BrandZ, talks with Marcel Marcondes, Global Chief Marketing Officer, AB InBev about the increasing importance of brand in driving growth. AB InBev’s portfolio includes more than 500 global and local brands; one in every four beers sold globally is an AB InBev product. Corona is the most valuable globa...

As part of the 2024 launch of the world's most valuable brands, Martin Guerrieria, Head of Kantar BrandZ, talks with Sumit Virmani, Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys about the increasing importance of brand in driving growth. Sumit Virmani joined Infosys in 2004, and has held multiple strategic positions across product, platform, and corporate marketing before becoming the Indian IT services giant’...

As part of the 2024 launch of the world's most valuable brands, Martin Guerrieria, Head of BrandZ, talks with Kirti Singh, Chief Analytics, Insights and Media Officer, P&G about the increasing importance of brand in driving growth. In 2024, P&G brands Pampers, Gillette, Pantene Pro-V, and Olay once again feature in the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Personal Care Brands ranking. Listen...

As part of the 2024 launch of the world's most valuable brands, Martin Guerrieria, Head of Kantar BrandZ talks with Jane Wakely, Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer PepsiCo about the increasing importance of brand in driving growth. Jane Wakely leads PepsiCo’s Global Consumer organisation. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Jane was CMO at Mars. Jane believes in the opportunity to accelerate collective im...

In this podcast Duncan Southgate, Senior Director of Global Creative at Kantar, talks to Chris Lindsley, Global Insights and Analytics Director at Reckitt Benckiser, about the role of attention in the creative development process. Hear about Reckitt’s communication strategy and the importance of having clear objectives to drive consumer actions. Chris also shares his approach to different attentio...

In this episode of Kantar's Future Proof Podcast, Dr Nicki Morley sits down with Anna MacDonald from Guinness to unravel the success behind the brand and how innovation played a key role in their recent win as Marketing Week's Brand of the Year.🏆 Hear about how Guinness embodies their core brand values (channelling the founder's vision is still very much essential!) to build quality commitment an...