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 213 / Azeem Ahmad / ASSA ABLOY Group / Digital Marketing Lead

Diversity and inclusion aren’t just for one month - Azeem Ahmad, Digital Marketing Lead at ASSA ABLOY Group, picks up from last week’s podcast to take a deep dive into how companies need to overhaul their approach to D&I in this episode. Find out why brands are leaving money on the table by not catering to underrepresented groups and why they’re missing out on truly diverse and engaged teams.

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Episode 212 / Thiago Gomes / Meta / Product Marketing Lead - EMEA

Why should brands invest in conscious hiring and diversity initiatives as their budgets are being squeezed? Thiago Gomes, Product Marketing Lead - EMEA at Meta, tells us why diversity is good for business and it’s his shiny new object. Listen to his top tips in the latest podcast episode.

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Episode 211 / Eka Vankova / Experian / Product Marketing & Proposition Lead

Step into the world of AI and machine learning in product marketing with this week's podcast guest, Eka Vankova. Experian’s Product Marketing & Proposition Lead talks about how machine learning can revolutionise customer segmentation and personalisation for marketers. Discover which companies are already leading the way in this area and get Eka’s predictions for the future of marketing.

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Episode 210 / Lucrèce Sicat / Amazon / Head of Creator Marketing, Europe

When brands embrace creator commerce, they can begin to reach more targeted and more engaged audiences that are already passionate about their products or services. This is why Lucrèce Sicat, Head of Creator Marketing, Europe, at Amazon, has chosen it as her Shiny New Object. Find out how to get started with creator commerce on this latest episode.

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Episode 209 / Madlen Nicolaus / SAP Concur / Former VP Marketing EMEA

How does a marketer that loves data-driven decision making use ChatGPT as her own personal assistant? Will AI take over all writing jobs and how can marketers actually use it for good? Madlen Nicolaus, former VP Marketing EMEA at SAP Concur, explains why ChatGPT is her Shiny New Object and gives her top tips for marketing success.

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Episode 208 / Stephanie Bonnet / EDF UK / Head of Corporate Communications

Stephanie Bonnet, Head of Corporate Communications at EDF in the UK, discusses how platforms like Substack are changing the game in digital marketing. The rise of personal marketing, fueled by free expression and the ability to create content in various media, offers unique opportunities for individuals and brands alike. Stephanie shares her experience building her Substack presence and offers valuable marketing tips in this latest episode.

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Episode 207 / Catriona Walkerden / Logicalis / VP, Global Marketing

On this week’s podcast, we discuss the importance of sustainability marketing with Catriona Walkerden, VP, Global Marketing, at Logicalis. Find out what opportunities sustainability opens for advertisers, how to tell your brand story well, and more marketing tips.

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Episode 206 / John Solomon / Therabody / Chief Marketing Officer

How can marketers juggle the chaos of today’s environment and succeed at creating great content that is also profitable? John Solomon, CMO of Therabody, shares what’s on the mind of a CMO today, as well as what he’s doing to tackle it all with a three-point plan, in the latest podcast episode.

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Episode 205 / Kauveri Khullaar / Mastercard Asia Pacific / Vice President Consumer Marketing & Sponsorships

Marketers can play an important role in creating value for businesses if they think about joining the dots and finding metrics and relevant actions they can take to move the needle in the right direction. This is what Kauveri Khullaar, Vice President Consumer Marketing at Mastercard Asia Pacific, is teaching us with the example of her shiny new object - gaming.

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Episode 204 / Jonathan Foan / OPPO / Head of Digital Marketing, Europe

How does working in a pub teach you about better consumer targeting? And what does the movie Moneyball have to do with navigating tight marketing budgets and succeeding in your social media strategy? Find out from OPPO’s Head of Digital Marketing, Europe, JJ Foan - our latest podcast guest.

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Episode 202 / Anju Chauhan / YES Bank / SVP Marketing

How do brands manage to get first party data through WhatsApp in India? Do you really need to focus on networking to get ahead in marketing? And what’s the role of consumer privacy in the future of the industry? Find out all the answers in the latest podcast with YES Bank’s Anju Chauhan.

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Episode 200 / Ben Wise / Google Canada / Head of Programmatic Media

Ben Wise, Google Canada's Head of Programmatic Media, shares his insights into ditching traditional silos between digital and traditional media. Learn why brands need a unified message across all platforms, how consumers’ behaviours are changing, and what Ben’s top tips are if you’re just starting your marketing career.

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Episode 194 / Gary Plunkett / PixelPool / Chief Commercial Officer - Dtail

PixelPool’s Chief Commercial Officer for the Dtail platform, Gary Plunkett, talks about the growing importance of gaming technology for extending the reach of traditional fashion brands. Listen to why this is his Shiny New Object and how he sees it affecting the future of marketing.

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