Shiny New Object is a podcast about the future of data driven marketing.

Each episode is a conversation with an insightful and influential leader in the industry about the latest data driven marketing tech, trend or talking point to catch their eye.

The purpose of the podcast is for the advertising and marketing industry to learn which trends are going to shape our future.

This podcast doesn’t just focus on new technology but also new beliefs and behaviours that the leaders of our industry are excited about.

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Episode 158 / Ricardo Rey / AB InBev / Head of Digital Consumer MAZ

AB InBev Head of Digital Consumer MAZ, Ricardo Rey, shares why AI in A/B testing is his Shiny New Object during the latest episode of the podcast. Find out why investing upfront in consumer research and testing with the help of AI can optimise campaign results and ROI.

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Episode 155 / Viktor Nebehaj / Freetrade / CMO & Co-founder

Using crowdfunding doesn’t have to be just about fundraising: according to Viktor Nebehaj, it’s also an effective marketing tool. Listen to the CMO and Co-founder of Freetrade talk about why crowdfunding is his shiny new object on our latest podcast episode.

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Episode 153 / Gareth Turner / Weetabix / Head of Marketing

Gareth Turner, Head of Marketing at Weetabix, shares his Shiny New Object: the honesty between clients and agencies, rooted in mutual trust and respect. We talk about how briefs and marketing relationships have evolved, as well as about Gareth’s top marketing tips and favourite books.

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Episode 152 / Monali Shah / The Coca-Cola Company / Head of Integrated Marketing Experiences, Africa

When you try to represent the diverse culture of all African countries for a brand like Coca-Cola, what is the one Shiny New Object you can call upon? According to Monali Shah, Head of Integrated Marketing Experiences, Africa, at the Coca-Cola Company, the key element is culture. Find out why in the latest episode of the podcast.

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Episode 151 / Amy Chiwaye / Anheuser-Busch InBev DraftLine South Africa / Head of Business Development

How can brands enhance their return on investment from marketing by using data led creativity? Listen to Amy Chiwaye, Head of Business Development for DraftLine South Africa, Anheuser-Busch InBev’s in-house creative agency, talk about combining data from social listening and online activity with creativity to optimise decision making and marketing messages.

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Episode 150 / Rob Bullough / Electronic Arts / Director, Global Brand Marketing

How do music, computer programming and marketing all fit together to teach you about how to be a better marketer? Ask Rob Bullough, Director, Global Brand Marketing at EA (Electronic Arts). His career features all his biggest passions weaved together in the most interesting way, while his Shiny New Object is pressure. Find out why!

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Episode 148 / Kieran Foley / Danone / Head of Partnerships and Licensing

Our latest podcast guest is Kieran Foley, Head of Partnerships and Licensing at Danone. Kieran’s Shiny New Object is the growth potential of women’s sport. Brands can capitalise on the increase in interest and excitement of women’s sport to make a community connection and to amplify their message. Hear Kieran’s advice and his top marketing tips in the full episode.

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Episode 144 / Sam Dolan / Aunt Bessie's / Head of Marketing

Aunt Bessie’s Head of Marketing Sam Dolan talks about using direct mail in a new way to create cohesive campaigns and more engaged marketing. Listen to Sam talk about top tips for how to make it in marketing, her favourite books, and of course her Shiny New Object.

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Episode 143 / Jerry Daykin / GSK / Senior Media Director

GSK’s EMEA and LatAm Senior Media Director Jerry Daykin makes his record fourth appearance on the podcast, talking about the 6 Ps of digital transformation. This new take on the traditional 4 Ps of marketing is Jerry’s Shiny New Object. We also talk about post-COVID new behaviours, marketing tips and more.

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Episode 142 / David Byrne / Aviva / Brand Marketing Lead

David Byrne, Brand Marketing Lead at Aviva, talks about his favourite marketing books, his ways to cope with overwhelm, and why his Shiny New Object is NFTs and the need to maintain curiosity and refreshing one’s brain as a marketer.

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Episode 141 / Paul Ward / Havas Studios / Global CEO

On our latest podcast episode, Paul talks about leveraging the village to pull in the right experts for the right jobs, offering a complete service to customers. We also discuss work mistakes and top marketing tips.

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Episode 140 / Seb Bardin / Unilever / Head of eCommerce Marketing

Seb talks about balancing curiosity in new marketing tech whilst honing the skill of being a marketer. He tells us how we should stay focussed on the big picture and how Unilever employs a 80/15/5 model when it comes to Shiny New Objects. The discussion looks in detail at the world of D2C and how brands can win or get started in this space.

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