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 164 / Sarah DaVanzo / L'Oréal Groupe USA / VP, Consumer & Market Insights & Foresight (Futures & Cultural Intelligence)

In the latest podcast episode, we learn about tomorrow-ing and using the four modalities of curiosity from Sarah DaVanzo, VP, Consumer & Market Insights & Foresight (Futures & Cultural Intelligence) at L’Oréal Groupe USA. Find out why Sarah’s Shiny New Object is strategic imagination and applied curiosity and how brands can use both to progress and connect with their audience.

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Episode 160 / Rustom Dastoor / Mastercard / Executive Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Communications North America

Rustom Dastoor, Executive Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Communications North America at Mastercard, talks about loyalty in the post pandemic era in the latest episode of the Shiny New Object podcast. Find out the future of brand-consumer relationships and how brands can be more generous to their target audience.

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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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