Mintel Little Conversation

 Host Andrew McDougall is joined by experts Georgia Stafford, Kaitlin Ceckowski and Katie Hansen in a discussion about how live-stream shopping is transforming the customer experience, how marketers can tap into the trend and how brands can translate the increased engagement into revenue. Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn  to let us know what you think of today's episode,&nb...

Reviewing recent corporate backlash in the US, host Lynn Dornblaser is joined by experts Kaitlin Ceckowski and Nicole Bond in a discussion of marketing do's and don'ts for brands when it comes to Pride Month. Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn  to let us know what you think of today's episode, and visit  mintel.com  to become a member of our free  Spo...

Host Andrew Davidson interviews  Ness  CEO and Founder Derek Flanzraich on the health and wellness positioning of the Ness credit card, entrepreneurship and industry challenges. Mintel consumer trends expert Diana Kelter explores the relationship between financial wellness and mental health. Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn  to let us know what you think...

Host Lynn Dornblaser is joined by food scientist Stephanie Mattucci in a discussion about ingredients in food and drink that maintain brain function and support mood health. Do consumers really know the science behind buzzwords on product packaging? Listen to find out more about emerging ingredients to look out for - from everyday caffeine to ancient Ayurvedic medicine - and what ma...

Host Elysha Yong welcomes consumer lifestyle and marketing strategy experts to discuss how marketers are using astrology in campaigns. How are astrological signs impacting consumers' food and drink purchase decisions? Listen to the conversation to find out more about self-expression, decision paralysis, and astrology trends on social media. Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn...

As Twitter undergoes a rebrand to 'X', will Meta's Threads replace Twitter? The newly dubbed 'Twitter killer,' Threads gained 30 million followers in the first 24 hours upon its release. Host Andrew Davidson is joined by media experts Marisa Frys and Rebecca McGrath for a discussion about what brands should know about Meta's newest text-based social media platform and its associated ecosystem. Hea...

MLC's newest host, Lynn Dornblaser, is joined by consumer experts Jenny Zegler and Georgia Stafford for a discussion about how brands are innovating new product development in light of climate change and sustainability concerns. What are FMCG and CPG brands doing in the sustainability space? Why aren't brands effectively communicating their sustainable credentials?&nb...

Host Andrew Davidson is joined by sustainability expert Richard Cope in a discussion about how water shortages became the fastest-growing environmental concern among consumers over the past year. How should brands be thinking about the issue of water shortages? What do brands need to know about the impact of climate change and other government initiatives going forward? Listen...

Host Elysha Young—joined by consumer and industry experts Shelley Mcmillan from Mintel Consulting and Sabeera Ali from Food Industry Asia—discusses how food and drink products play an important role in the health and wellness of consumers across Asia Pacific. Listen to learn how food and drink brands can better communicate health claims, why consumers are snacking differently, and how co...

Host Andrew McDougall is joined by experts Nick Carroll and Samantha Dover in a discussion about affordability living as dupes and discounters become increasingly popular. Listen to find out more about this phenomenon and how affordable luxury can be a space for brands to grow as consumers seek indulgence in challenging times - as indicated by the lipstick effect. Head ove...

Host Samantha Dover, joined by Rebecca Vella, Director of Food & Drink Insights at Mintel, and Andrea Payne, Head of Marketing at Kraft Heinz, debate what creates brand value for consumers and how perceptions of value are changing. Listen to find out more about how brands and marketers should communicate value to consumers, the role transparency plays in overall brand strategy, and what o...

As King Charles III's Coronation draws near, host Andrew Davidson is joined by experts in all things Britain, Jack Duckett and Francesca Smith, to discuss how British culture has influenced marketing and why this matters to brands. From British Airways to Twinings, listen as our experts discuss how classic British brands are marketing themselves to consumers during a period of change,&nb...

Host Andrew McDougall is joined by experts Jonny Forsyth and Georgia Stafford in episode 115 to discuss Gen Z and what brands should know about this generation of consumers. Listen as they discuss what's special about Gen Z and what brands should do to market themselves to this tech-savvy and socio-politically engaged demographic. Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn  to let us know what you...

Will TikTok be banned? Host Andrew Davidson is joined by experts Nicole Bond and Marisa Frys in Episode 114 to discuss the US Congressional hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and the wider implications for businesses, advertisers and consumers. Do you want to know more about TikTok? Read this  blog  about key brand opportunities on TikTok, and catch up on what marketers need to know in...

With China’s COVID-zero policy coming to an end, the world-wide cost of living crisis continuing, and a declining population rate, all eyes are on the Chinese consumer. The country is experiencing better-than-expected economic growth. So what are the priorities of Chinese consumers? How have their behaviors changed? What trends will we see in the region when it comes to travel, the cost of living,...

Andrew Davidson is joined by experts Brian Benway and Jan Urbanek in  Episode 112  to discuss how brands can use AI technology and the wider implications for businesses. How and when will AI technology become mainstream? How do you become a winner in a disruptive environment? Listen as our experts discuss the opportunities and risks of AI in part two of the ChatGPT series. Head over to M...

Kicking off season five with a two-part series, Andrew Davidson is joined by experts Brian Benway and Jan Urbanek in  Episode 111  to discuss the technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP): what are consumers asking their AI chatbots? Will we lose our jobs to robots? Listen as our experts cover all you need to know about the tal...

Host Andrew Davidson is joined by technology, travel and consumer trend experts for a discussion about the 2023 Mintel Global Consumer Trend 'Hyper Fatigue'. The trend predicts that instead of trying to keep up with technology, consumers will be tempted to give up entirely and return to the ease of tactile pleasures. As the pandemic, economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions impact consumers...

Host Samantha Dover is joined by gaming industry experts Brian Benway and Zach Emmanuel as they discuss the future of the gaming industry, including social media participation, game streaming, and the development of VR and AR technology. What are the opportunities for in-game advertising and sponsorship? What can brands do to address diversity in gaming and how can they provide a safe space for ga...

Looking ahead to 2023, host Andrew McDougall and beauty industry experts Sarah Jindal and Vivienne Rudd share a preview of the three trends Mintel predicts will impact consumer demand for beauty in the coming year, including brand and product examples and recommendations for marketing strategy and product innovation development over the next five years. The specific and bold trends explore how ong...

Host Andrew McDougall is joined by the brilliant minds behind Mintel's new 2023 Global Food and Drink Trends to discuss their predictions for the future of consumer behaviour and what that means for food and drink brands around the world. Centred around global crises, climate change, mental performance, the overwhelmed consumer and space, this year's trends make recom...

In this special episode, host Andrew Davidson sits down with Pam Piligian, CMO, Navy Federal Credit Union, live at the Money 20/20 conference - the largest global fintech event enabling payments and financial services innovation for connected commerce. Hear Pam's opinion on the evolution of the role of the CMO, how she is navigating the marketing landscape in volatile times and how Navy Feder...

Host Sam Dover gathers a group of consumer lifestyle, personal finance and economic experts to answer questions about the rising cost of living in the UK. What does the data show about consumer optimism for the future and how their priorities are changing, specifically around entertainment, beauty, sustainability, wellness and ethics? How strong is brand loyalty in such a volatile environment...

The conversation continues! Host Andrew Davidson and digital and media experts Fiona O’Donnell, Marissa Frys and Rebecca McGrath delve deeper into TikTok in part two of this special two-part episode. In this episode, our experts cover security concerns, and what the future holds for the app. How has TikTok evolved, and what does that mean for brands? Listen now! Host: Andrew Davidso...

Host Andrew Davidson is joined by digital and media experts Fiona O’Donnell, Marissa Frys and Rebecca McGrath in a special two-part episode. In part one, they discuss the role of TikTok in today’s culture, and what the app’s explosive growth means for brands. What’s fueling the rise? Our experts dive into all of these questions and more, including how brands can get the most from TikTok, what bran...