Dig In

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Nick Graham, former Head of Insights & Analytics at Mondelēz and PepsiCo, on how defining equity with conviction laid the groundwork for global alignment, why clarity means marinating in the problem—not jumping to solutions, and how empowering local ownership led to greater adoption and advocacy for PepsiCo’s equi...

On this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Nick Graham, former Head of Insights & Analytics at PepsiCo and Mondelēz, to explore how truly lasting transformation begins with understanding human behavior, the importance of building co-ownership across global and local teams, and why defining the why before the how is the secret weapon of any successful change initiative. 

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Anna Estlund, Senior Director of Insights & Strategy at Pernod Ricard, on how building empathy in context can align global stakeholders to local market dynamics, how in-store immersion helps cross-cultural teams see the shopper reality firsthand, and why Shopper Insights deserves to be seen as the sexy, career-mak...

On this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Anna Estlund, Senior Director of Insights & Strategy at Pernod Ricard, to explore how the team navigated the canned cocktail boom by rooting strategy in consumer behavior, the importance of cultivating empathy across global stakeholders, and why Shopper Insights is the most underrated (and sexiest) area in the insights world.

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, host Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Ron Burrage—former head of design at PepsiCo, Hershey, and P&G—on the creative power of design in brand revitalization. Jess highlights how small but iconic visual elements, like the Hershey’s Kiss plume, can unlock big storytelling moments, how packaging innovation can shift category dynamics, and how Ron’s...

On this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Ron Burrage, design industry veteran and strategist at goDutch to explore the lessons learn from the Hershey’s Kisses brand refresh, how cross-functional collaboration fuels innovation, and how design is a strategic tool that connects brands with consumers in meaningful ways. 

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, host Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Jorge Calvachi, Director of Insights at La-Z-Boy, on the power of emotional connection in brand building—how tapping into emotional and social dimensions of comfort helps craft more meaningful campaigns, how a deep understanding of the consumer drives agility and innovation, and why even heritage brands need to c...

On this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Jorge Calvachi, Director of Insights at La-Z-Boy, to discuss how building a consumer-first insights function transformed the iconic brand. They explore how understanding the emotional meaning of comfort reshaped La-Z-Boy’s marketing and why insights leaders must proactively uncover growth opportunities.

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, host Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Paul de Larzac, President of Nestlé Ice Cream Canada, about the realities of product innovation—why failure is one of the best teachers, how the pressure to move fast can lead to critical missteps, and why taking smart, calculated risks is key to long-term success.

On this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Paul de Larzac, President, Ice Cream at Nestlé, to discuss the power of risk-taking in innovation and leadership. They explore the lessons learned from launching F'Real in Canada, how empowering teams to experiment drives business growth, and why the future of food will be shaped by evolving consumer preferences and new industry dynamics.

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, host Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Elizabeth Oates, former VP of Consumer Insights & Guest Services at Ulta Beauty and author of More Than Just Interesting . Jess highlights Elizabeth’s approach to building an impactful insights function, the essential skills every insights pro needs, and why AI is a game-changer for staying ahead in today’s m...

On this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Elizabeth Oates, former VP of Consumer Insights at Ulta Beauty and author of More Than Just Interesting: How to Build an Insights Function for Impact . They discuss how insights teams can move beyond being “interesting” to truly driving business impact, the critical skills every insights professional needs to succeed, and why AI won’t replace...

In this week’s Dig (In)spiration, host Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Denise Siebert, Design Officer at 3M, on the cultural impact of the Like a Girl campaign—how it went beyond advertising to reshape social narratives, how working under pressure led to a more powerful, intuitive creative process, and why diverse representation in design is essential for meaningful consumer connect...

On this week’s episode host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Denise Siebert, Design Officer at 3M, and a driving force behind the iconic “Like a Girl” campaign. They discuss how insights uncovered the confidence gap and inspired the "Like a Girl" movement, why diversity in design teams leads to better, more impactful campaigns, and how embracing AI will shape the future of creative industries.

In this week's Dig (In)spiration, Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Kajoli Tankha, Senior Director, Consumer and Brand Insights at Microsoft on how Kajoli’s deep-rooted curiosity drives her success as a leader and researcher, why understanding the underlying drivers of consumer behavior is critical for building stronger brand connections, and how embracing both optimism and skepticism...

In this week’s episode Jess is joined by Kajoli Tankha, Senior Director of Consumer Marketing Insights at Microsoft and they discuss how storytelling can unlock deeper consumer connections, why balancing AI optimism with skepticism is essential for transformative insights, and the secrets behind collaborative problem-solving in global organizations. 

On this week’s Dig Inspiration, Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Anish Raul, Senior Marketing Lead at Sling TV, on Anish’s initiative to use AI creatively to innovate in marketing, how brands are leveraging Gen AI to provide personalized experiences at scale, and the importance of seamless, platform-agnostic customer experiences to build loyalty. 

On this week’s episode host Jess Gaedeke is speaking with Anish Raul, Senior Marketing Lead at Sling TV, a part of Dish Network on how Sling TV his revolutionizing their digital marketing with Gen AI, how AI is feeling hyper-personalized content reshaping consumer experience, and how Ai is empowering marketers to bring ideas to life quickly and without large budgets. 

On this week’s Dig Inspiration, host Jess Gaedeke reflects on her conversation with Nikkia Reveillac, former insights leader at Netflix, Twitter, and Colgate Palmolive, on how Nikkia’s “hunch” about Netflix’s brand problem shaped her insights approach, why crafting a “sexy memo” is a game-changer for driving executive alignment, and the role of curiosity and human connection in making insights a c...

On this week's episode host Jess Gaedeke is speaking to Nikkia Reveillac, former insights leader at Netflix, Twitter, Colgate Palmolive, keynote speaker, and podcast host. They discuss how she spearheaded a shift in brand strategy at Netflix during a pivotal time, the importance of brand value, and her approach to the art of storytelling.  Check out Nikkia's podcast: https://www.thesignificanceofo...

In this week's Dig Inspiration, Jess reflects on her conversation with Christina Le, about the authentic power of influencers (think Gordon Ramsay and Hex Clad), the importance of mastering your messaging, and the changing landscape of marketing in the industry.

In this week's episode host Jess Gaedeke speaks with Christina Le, Head of Marketing, at Plot, the super cool new software company solely for social media managers. They discuss the value of social media as a strategic marketing tool, how community-led growth can amplify your product launch, and the challenges of B2B social media marketing. 

In this week’s episode of Dig (In)spiration, Jess reflects on her conversation with Claire Ferrari of Verizon to explore the industry’s journey toward more inclusive and accessible research practices, why accessibility matters, not only for brand resonance but also for meaningful consumer connections, and how Verizon's Accessibility Consortium is driving change across the industry. 

In this week’s episode, host Jess Gaedeke is joined by Claire Ferrari, Principal Accessible UX Researcher at Verizon, where they discuss the importance of accessible UX in modern design, the formation of the Accessible Insights Consortium at Verizon, and how they’re providing research teams with the tools to make their practices more accessible. 

In this week's mini-episode, Jess is reflecting on her conversation with Danielle Coopersmith aka. the Gen-Z Whisperer (or officially the Associate Director of Taste Elevation Porfolio's at The Kraft Heinz Company). She reflects on the holistic strategies Kraft Heinz employs to connect with this influential cohort, the need for fresh go-to-market approaches, and the ongoing evolution of legacy bra...