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.
Episode 233 / Qaiser Bachani / Mondelēz International / Consumer Experience Lead, Europe & Global Brands
The era of big ideas is back, says Qaiser Bachani, Consumer Experience Lead for Europe & Global Brands at Mondelēz International. Find out how tech and AI are letting the true innovators shine for the future of marketing in the latest podcast episode.
Episode 232 / Rebecca McCowan / The Coca-Cola Company / Design Lead
How does slow design benefit brand building and why is design a business problem-solver? Find out from Rebecca McCowan, Design Lead at The Coca-Cola Company, on the latest episode of the Shiny New Object podcast.
Episode 231 / Jill Cress / H&R Block / Chief Marketing and Experience Officer
Effective marketing starts with data, and especially data focused on your target audience. H&R Block’s Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Jill Cress, tells us why this is her shiny new object on the latest podcast episode.
Episode 230 / Sorin Patilinet / Mars / Senior Director, Marketing Effectiveness
Mars’ Senior Director for Marketing Effectiveness, Sorin Patilinet, talks about the learnings from neuroscience that can influence decision making for marketers.
Episode 229 / Amy Wright (Global Head of Creative Strategy) & Dan Moseley (MD, North America) / Automated Creative
As the end of year approaches, marketers are feeling the pressure to deliver creative effectiveness, but AC’s Amy Wright and Dan Moseley have found that many of them don’t feel they have the tools they need. On this one-off Shiny New Object Podcast episode, they share their findings and some actionable solutions you can start implementing today.
Episode 228 / Gerry D’Angelo / Procter & Gamble / Ex VP, Global Media
Gerry D’Angelo, ex VP of Global Media at Procter & Gamble, shares his insights into the rise of generative AI in marketing and gives us actionable tips for making the most of it.
Episode 227 / Saurabh Patel / IHH Healthcare / Group Chief Marketing Officer
Find out how servant leadership build successful teams and why marketing leaders should never try to do everything themselves, from Saurabh Patel, Group Chief Marketing Officer at IHH Healthcare
Episode 226 / Shaaf Tauqeer / easyJet / Audience and Martech Manager
Perseverance and trial & error are two key principles of Shaaf Tauqeer, Audience and Martech Manager at easyJet. They’ve led to his shiny new object - the branded podcast. Hear all about it in the latest episode.
Episode 225 / Zach Doty / AT&T / Director, Online Marketing
Being Pi-shaped means knowing more than just the one speciality - it also helps you become a better marketing leader, according to AT&T’s Zach Doty. Find out what he means on the latest podcast episode.
Episode 224 / Tim Lion / Meta / Head of EMEA Gaming Marketing, Global Brand & Programs, Facebook Gaming
The global gaming audience represents a huge untapped opportunity for marketers, according to Meta’s Tim Lion. On the latest podcast episode, he tells us how diverse and open this audience is and why it makes sense to add it to your marketing plan.
Episode 223 / Brian Costello / General Motors / Head of Performance Driven Marketing - Corporate Brands
Everyone’s talking about generative AI, but they have good reason to, says Brian Costello, Head of Performance Driven Marketing - Corporate Brands, at General Motors. On the latest podcast episode, Brian explains the benefits of generative AI for B2B marketing and gives some of his top advice for new starters in the industry.
Episode 222 / Ed Couchman / Spotify / Head of Sales, UK & Northern Europe
Ed Couchman, Head of Sales, UK & Northern Europe, at Spotify, tells us why we’re going through an audio revolution and what this means for digital marketing and creative effectiveness. Find out how Spotify are bringing digital advertising sophistication to audio in the latest podcast episode.
Episode 221 / Tatyana Jones / Bausch + Lomb / Director, Consumer Marketing
On the latest podcast episode, Tatyana Jones, Director, Consumer Marketing, at Bausch + Lomb, discusses the virtues of a simple, pared down approach to CPG marketing. For Tatyana, doing the common, uncommonly well is a shiny new object in a world full of marketing noise and innovation (that may not serve your consumer). Listen to her advice about how to follow the simple approach.
Episode 220 / Jen Tanner / Accenture / Marketing Director
Hear from Accenture’s Marketing Director, Jen Tanner, about why a strong marketing strategy brief should be the backbone of B2B advertising and marketing. Jen also shares her views on the importance of leading by collaborating, her top marketing tip, and more.
Episode 219 / Jeric Griffin / Mars Petcare / Performance Marketing Manager
Jeric Griffin, Performance Marketing Manager at Mars Petcare, explains how automation doesn’t work without human curation for effective marketing. Hear how Mars works with Automated Creative to optimise on top of automation, why the future needs both AI and human intervention, and learn Jeric’s top marketing tips.
Episode 218 / Svetla Pavlova / Epsilon / Performance Marketing Manager
Epsilon’s Performance Marketing Manager, Svetla Pavlova, shares top tips for students and marketers looking to improve their creative effectiveness. Her shiny new object is fostering creative thinking - find out how this can benefit businesses and how to implement it.
Episode 217 / Kristin Sinclair / TÜV SÜD / Performance Marketing Manager
Kristin Sinclair, Performance Marketing Manager at TÜV SÜD, shares her journey from graphic design to digital marketing, emphasising the importance of understanding customer needs and leveraging AI in B2B marketing. She warns against overly aggressive customer acquisition, highlighting the importance of trust-building in successful marketing strategies.
Episode 216 / Paul Wright / Uber Advertising / Head of Uber Advertising, UK and Ireland
How does simple advertising get as effective as possible? By using the right context, according to our latest podcast guest, Paul Wright, Head of Uber Advertising, UK and Ireland. He shares his formula for effective creative output and gives us top marketing tips.
Episode 215 / Amit Thard / GE Healthcare / Director of Omnichannel Strategy
We are only just beginning to learn about how AI can help us take data-driven marketing decisions, according to Amit Thard, Director of Omnichannel Strategy at GE Healthcare. On his return to the podcast, Amit shares how he already uses AI to boost his data analysis, what the future holds, and how he advises students to enter the marketing industry.
Episode 214 / Nina Ntatidou / PayPal / Global Lead Management
Nina Ntatidou, Global Lead Management at PayPal, unravels the secrets behind her successful transition from economics to marketing in our latest podcast episode. Explore the importance of diverse backgrounds and skillsets in the industry and gain expert advice on acquiring experience and expanding your marketing knowledge. Nina’s shiny new object is ethical marketing - find out why.