That's What I Call Marketing

In this exciting premiere of Season 4, Conor Byrne hosts Gráinne Wafer on 'That's What I Call Marketing.' Gráinne, a renowned figure in the marketing world, dives deep into her 27-year journey with Diageo, where she began in public relations and sponsorship before rising to lead iconic brands like Guinness, Baileys, and Smirnoff. Starting her career in public relations and working with Guinness as...

The Singles are shorter episodes where we look at hot topics happening in marketing and get expert reaction and analysis. Would love to know what you think. In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing - The Singles,' we dive into the recent major policy changes announced by Meta, spearheaded by Mark Zuckerberg. Joined by Michael Corcoran, we discuss the implications of these updates, from com...

In this episode, join Conor Byrne as he catches up with Elena Jasper of The Marketing Architects Podcast and Co-Hosts of The Sleeping Barber Podcast Marc Binkley & Vassilis Douros as they dive into an engaging year in review. The group discusses major marketing campaigns from 2024, debates the value of brand versus performance marketing, and share surprising developments from the year. Through...

In this festive episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' I review the top Christmas ads of 2024 alongside three guest experts: *Una Herlihy, co-founder of The Indie List; *Alma Birbilaite, Brand and Communications Manager at Cairn Homes; and *Ciara Reilly, Director at Red C Research. Sponsored by RedC, this episode dives into exclusive insights from Red C's ad review, exploring the top 10 ads an...

2024 is nearly over us so a perfect time to look ahead to 2025. In today's episode I delve into the future of marketing with Imaad Ahmed, Head of WARC Advisory for EMEA and the Americas. This special episode focuses on the highly anticipated WARC 2025 Marketers Toolkit , exploring pivotal themes that will shape the marketing landscape in the upcoming year. Discover the key strategies around the ec...

November 2024 was a whirlwind in the marketing world, full of headline-grabbing moments, and lessons you can’t afford to ignore. If you’re looking to sharpen your strategies, decode what worked (and what didn’t), and understand the trends shaping the industry, this episode is your go-to guide. We’ll break down the big stories and extract insights that will make you rethink your own campaigns. Some...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' host Conor Byrne meets Sarah Higgins, a seasoned marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in marketing communications both in agencies and in-house. Sarah shares her vast knowledge on various aspects of B2B marketing, including her current role at State Street Global Advisors, where she navigates the complex landscapes of EMEA and A...

Recorded in front of a live audience, 'That's What I Call Marketing' in association with Neon Agency explores the transformative power of play in the world of branding. Host Conor Byrne welcomes Jane Parlon from C&C Group, Gavin Downes from Neon Agency, and Aisling Quigley from Movember to discuss the vital role of playful engagement in creating memorable brand experiences. The panelists share...

Nishma Patel Robb is a dynamic leader with a career spanning over 30 years, focused on innovation, marketing, and social impact. Her tenure at Google, where she was Senior Director of Brand and Reputation Marketing, showcased her commitment to human-centred design through initiatives like Digital Skills Garage and campaigns such as "Dear Local" and "It's OK to Ask." She is a dedicated advocate DEI...

A two part episode coming from Radiocentre featuring Andrew Tindall and Steve Keller. Andrew Tindall is Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships of System1, where he works with the world’s largest brands, creative agencies and media owners to put marketing effectiveness at the core of their businesses.. He is a prolific author, posting on LinkedIn every day & writing for the Drum whenever...

This content is in French, Italian and Spanish. Obviously That's What I Call Marketing is a global podcast reaching audiences far and wide. As part of this months newsletter I talked about the work Nomad did in Brazil with Will Smith. So to be a truly global podcast I wanted to provide this content in different languages. So for listeners in France, Brazil and Spain - this is for you. This was don...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' we take a recap on a bustling October in the marketing world, filled with hits, misses, controversies, and significant AI advancements. With featured discussions centreing on h interviews with top marketing minds like and a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and debates. Key topics include the democratisation of creativity through AI, the...

In this episode, we unravel the complexities of sponsorship valuation and strategic marketing, offering valuable insights for brands and rights holders. Learn the foundational steps for evaluating sponsorship opportunities, focusing on brand awareness, affinity, and consideration. We introduce a three-lens approach to valuation, emphasising actual impact and outcomes. Explore expert strategies for...

Today’s guest is Mark Kingsley, an award winning designer, brand strategist and author of the Universal Principles of branding. During the conversation, as well as understanding Marks career influences from Carlos Santana, working on HP where as Mark says “they printed everything I created” we uncover the balance between creativity and corporate demands. We discuss global branding challenges and h...

In this captivating episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' I sit down with Marcus Collins, the brilliant author of For The Culture and Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. This episode covers his work for Beyonce where he learnt so much about where the Queens tribe wanted to be to his work understanding and influencing culture today....

It was time for That's What I Call Marketing to extend from the spoken word and into the realm of music videos. This is the debut track from That's What I Call Marketing with thanks to my friends at Suno.com who helped produce, write, edit, arrange and to the gang at Canva for helping produce the music video. So yes this was all AI generated. Will it hit the charts, I doubt it, but just another de...

n this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' host Conor Byrne sits down with Andrew Haussegger Co-Founder of Green Hat to talk about their recent research report The APAC B2B Buyer Journey Research Report https://green-hat.com.au/b2b-report This report has findings that should transform the way you think about your B2B Marketing and it is not just a report for APAC, it is not just a report fo...

In this episode, Peter Markey, Chief Marketing Officer of Boots & 2023 Marketer of the Year talks about how he is managing the legacy of the 175 year old Boots brand and making it a brand that WOWs in 2024. Peter generously shares his extensive journey and experiences leading some of the UKs biggest brands, shedding light on his strategic approach to maintaining brand relevance, leveraging dat...

As I continue to invest time in AI and discover the impact and implications it is and will have on our industry, I have used NotebookLM to create this discussion based podcast episode based on the September Newsletter. I would love to get your thoughts on it, please leave a comment. I will upload the regular audio file as well. In this edition of That’s What I Call Marketing , we take a look back...

Check out the newsletter here for supporting charts and links: https://www.thatswhaticallmarketing.com/post/top-of-the-marketing-charts-sept-2024 In this edition of That’s What I Call Marketing, we take a look back at what hit the top of the marketing charts in September. There’s a lot to unpack, from campaigns that caught my eye to debates that will get you thinking. We dive into some big questio...

Greta Hammel is CMO of Promise Gluten Free Bread & Gallaghers Bakehouse. Greta is a seasoned marketing expert with incredible experience in global brands like Cadbury and Philadelphia. Greta shares her invaluable insights gained from years of experience in both large multinational corporations and smaller, scaling organisations. The discussion delves deep into her journey from working in major...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' host Conor Byrne is joined by CEO of the Marketing Institute Shane McGonigle & Damian Devaney Partner at TBV Global, to talk about Total Brand Value. Sharing a passion for elevating marketing and helping develop world class marketers this episode covers the transformative value of brand and the important role of brand management. This isn't ab...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' host Conor interviews Professor Prof. Koen Pauwels, a distinguished marketing expert from Northeastern University in Boston. The conversation delves into various aspects of marketing, including consumer behaviour, global branding challenges, impactful strategies, and the importance of understanding historical marketing theories to tackle modern ma...

Peter Hammer is in fact The Marketing Scientist . In a genius move while working at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science he claimed the domin and now he consults brands across the globe. In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' host Conor Byrne meets Peter Hammer and they delve into the evolving landscape of video content and advertising, sharing insights from Peter's exper...

Explore the top marketing highlights from August. Dive into Sportsbet's engaging 'Elite Average Games' campaign, X's (formerly Twitter) legal battle to reclaim advertising revenue, and Teamwork.com's humorous take on client relations. Discover 'Who Gives a Crap's' unique sports sponsorship, Starbucks' new CEO appointment, Mars' acquisition of Kellogg's snack division, and Uber's venture into in-ap...