Best Mark Ritson Podcasts (2025)

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Mark Ritson's Top Marketing Moments of 2025 53:31

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As has become a tradition, marketing professor Mark Ritson is back to break down his top 10 marketing moments of the year. We talk fighter brands, the president, Amazon's grannies, deepfakes, mergers and more in this snappy episode. There's nothing more to say - strap in and enjoy the opinionated marketing professor dropping some clangers. Timestam…

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Never Mind The Adverts 2025 Review with Orlando Wood 49:30

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This week’s bonus episode comes from Never Mind the Adverts, hosted by Jon Evans and joined by returning Uncensored CMO guest Orlando Wood. Together, they look back on the biggest marketing stories, debates, and creative moments of 2025. Expect festive cheer, some interesting tipples, and a healthy dose of advertising showmanship. Timestamps 00:00 …

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#40: From Awareness to Advantage: Branding Lessons from David Aaker 1:12:48

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What if everything you thought about branding was missing the real asset underneath? What if the most powerful driver of growth in your business isn't your product, your pricing, or your marketing spend? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, Nick Hague speaks with David Aaker, widely regarded as the father of modern branding, to un…

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Why we all need to slow down in 2026 - Emma Harris 42:23

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Emma Harris spent a decade revolutionising Eurostar as its Marketing and Sales Director, leading the brand through years of success and navigating multiple crises. Now the Founder and Chief of Glow London, she works with clients around the world to build brands that are deeply connected to their people and culture. In this episode, Emma shares her …

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Is AI killing SEO? Semrush Spotlight with Andrew Warden 39:11

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Andrew Warden, CMO of Semrush, joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping search, and what it means for marketers heading into 2026. We discuss whether SEO is really “dead,” the biggest insights from Semrush’s new AI Visibility Index, and how different AI models surface and rank content across industries. Andrew also shares why brand and digital visibi…

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Rory Sutherland Behavioural Science & Marketing Q&A 59:41

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Rory Sutherland is a whirlwind, but one we love to chat with at The Marketing Meetup!In this session, the concept was simple:- Rory presents some initial thoughts- Then we take some questions from the communityFor those of you who know Rory (and I'm guessing a large amount do!), this is a really entertaining and useful session with one of the indus…

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#39: Why Product Obsession Beats Marketing Every Time with Will Butler-Adams 1:06:17

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What if a billion-dollar brand could be built not through hype, but through relentless craftsmanship and purpose-driven focus? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, Nick Hague speaks with Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bicycles, to unpack how a quirky folding bike became a global icon. Will reveals why engineering excellence be…

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Amazon Creative Masterclass with Jo Shoesmith Chief Creative Officer 41:28

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Jo Shoesmith, Chief Creative Officer at Amazon, joins us for a second time to reveal how one of the world’s biggest brands continues to make advertising that connects emotionally and stands the test of time. She shares what she’s learned moving from agency life to leading creativity inside a global giant, why Amazon still invests in traditional med…

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The secret to Duolingo's social success with Zaria Parvez - Semrush Spotlight 38:02

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Zaria Parvez was the creative mastermind behind Duolingo's social media success, having joined the company in 2020 fresh out of University. 5 years later, and after 8 billion impressions, she's left for her next challenge - taking on the social media for Doordash. We speak to Zaria to find out what the secret to the viral success is, and how she pl…

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Unilever Brand Building Masterclass with Esi Eggleston Bracey, CMO 46:09

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Esi Eggleston Bracey is the Chief Marketing and Growth Officer of Unilever. Esi joined the company in 2018 and has served as President of Unilever USA and CEO of Personal Care in North America. Prior to this, she led their $5 billion Beauty & Personal Care portfolio for North America as EVP and Chief Operating Officer which included responsibility …

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 5 (September 2025) 40:31

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#38: Why 75% of Marketers Are Useless - And How to Join the Elite 25% with Mark Ritson 1:07:22

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Is modern marketing broken, and are you missing the fundamental frameworks that are relevant today? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague welcomes back Mark Ritson, founder of the Mini MBA, to unpack why marketing has regressed despite unprecedented access to data, tools, and talent. Mark breaks down the misconcepti…

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Get finance buy-in for your marketing strategy 57:27

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Getting buy-in for marketing is often harder than doing the marketing itself. So how are other teams actually doing it?In this webinar, two senior marketers and two finance leaders co-present how they work together to get marketing funded, trusted, and seen as a growth driver.You’ll learn: • The three biggest reasons marketing and finance clash • H…

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How Diageo’s Joint Venture will transform Ciroc & Lobos 1707 - Nick Tran 52:24

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Nick Tran, is the CMO and President of First Round, leading Diageo’s new joint venture with Main Street Advisors to oversee two of the world’s most culturally driven spirits brands: Ciroc and Lobos 1707. Nick shares how he’s approaching brand reinvention vs continuation, why product innovation and cultural relevance are key, and what goes into long…

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How to Build the Bare Minimum Marketing Strategy 1:00:39

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Most marketers are drowning in tactics and short on time. This workshop gives you a calm, practical way to build a simple strategy you can actually use - even if you’re a solo marketer with limited budget, pressure from all sides, and no idea where to start.- Set a clear, useful goal you can measure (without needing a 40-page deck)- Identify the re…

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Nils Leonard: Don’t Confuse S**t Ads For The Death Of Creativity 1:00:37

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Nils Leonard, Uncommon Studio's co-founder and Creative Director is back, and the mic is hotter than ever. We're tackling why Uncommon is pushing the boundaries of out of home, including the divisive BA "Reflections" campaign, what Nils thinks of the energy in the US vs the UK, and why we have a lot of work to do if we want creativity to thrive in …

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 4 (September 2025) 45:42

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#37: The Secret Power of Workplace Conflict (with Amy Gallo, Global Speaker, Author, and Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review) 1:12:15

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Conflict isn't the enemy; it's the path to stronger relationships. In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague sits down with Amy Gallo, Global Speaker, Author, and Contributing Editor at Harvard Business Review, to explore how to handle even the most difficult colleagues. Amy reveals the eight archetypes of toxic coworke…

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Gary Vee on the most undervalued and overvalued media 54:25

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Entrepreneur, investor, and VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk joins us from Wine Library to share his unfiltered take on marketing in 2025. We cover everything from spotting consumer trends to staying authentic in the age of AI. Gary explains why generosity is his most powerful growth strategy, why the customer is always right, and which media channe…

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AI and The Law: What marketers need to know 56:05

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Ryan Lisk from Hybrid Legal joins us to talk about the legal side of what marketers need to know about using AI in your work.There’s a consensus in marketing that “everyone’s using AI”. Whether that’s the case or not, we do all need to be aware of the potential legal impact of using AI. Especially with client work.So, we’ve got legal eagle Ryan Lis…

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Unreasonable Marketing - lessons from the creator of the world’s #1 restaurant - Will Guidara 1:12:36

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Will Guidara is the author of Unreasonable Hospitality and co-founder of the world’s #1 restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. He joins us to share how lessons from hospitality can be a huge competitive advantage for your brand. We discuss the power of small but impactful gestures, intelligent naivety, the 95/5 rule and investing in the things that can’t…

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#36: Unlock Creativity and Drive Innovation (with Duncan Wardle, Former Head of Innovation at Disney) 1:00:21

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What if innovation wasn't about having more resources, but about unleashing the creativity you already possess? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague sits down with Duncan Wardle, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, to share actionable strategies for fostering innovation in any organization. From sen…

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From Tech founder to solving the social media addiction crisis - Jess Butcher 58:56

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Jess Butcher MBE has built a career at the intersection of technology and consumer behaviour. She co-founded AR pioneer Blippar and has since turned her attention to a growing issue: how AI and social media are shaping our brains, behaviour, and wellbeing. In this episode, Jess shares what she’s learned as a founder, why female entrepreneurs still …

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The Line Between Personalisation and Privacy - James Manderson, SVP, Global Customer Success 29:56

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Marketers talk a lot about emotional resonance and personalisation. But the reality is: most of us are still figuring out how to do it without crossing a line. In this conversation, Joe speaks with James Manderson from Braze about the tension many marketers feel between relevance, respect, and privacy. They explore: Why 95% of marketers say craftin…

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MiniMBA Brand Management Cohort B, Q&A 3 (September 2025) 59:16

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Inside the Future of Market Research: AI, Synthetic Audiences, and the 95/5 Rule 58:07

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AI is transforming how we gather insights, spot trends, and understand audiences. This session with Peter Weinberg, explores what’s possible now and what’s coming next.- The latest AI-driven approaches to research- How to separate useful insights from noise- Where AI helps — and where human judgement is still essential************Please take the ti…

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American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney campaign - what really happened with CMO Craig Brommers 43:16

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Craig Brommers, CMO of American Eagle, joins us to go behind the scenes of one of the most talked-about campaigns of the year; Sydney Sweeney for American Eagle. Craig reveals what really happened, why the brand partnered with Sydney, and how they handled the extreme social-media reaction. We discuss the data behind the campaign’s success, the deci…

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Learn AI prompting for marketers: strategies that actually work in 2025 56:01

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Prompting feels like one of the #1 skills marketers are mastering in 2025. In this episode, Anna Carina Berkman, founder of Markitect, reveals how to turn simple text into powerful marketing results using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and more.Whether you’re struggling to get quality AI output or you’re just starting out, this deep dive covers the…

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#35: How to Balance Profit and Purpose (with Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely) 56:30

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Short Summary: What if your company could change the world and deliver exceptional profits? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague speaks with Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony's Chocolonely, about how purpose-led leadership can drive both impact and growth. Drawing from his journey leading Innocent Drinks and now Tony's g…

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David Droga: My greatest lessons from 37 years in advertising 1:11:54

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After an illustrious 37-year career in advertising, legend David Droga is stepping down as CEO of Accenture Song and retiring. Under his leadership, Song grew 8% to $20 billion in FY25, up from $19 billion the previous year. A fitting closing act for one of the industry’s most creative leaders. In this second conversation with David, we reflect on …

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 2 (September 2025) 1:14:38

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By Mark Ritson

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How to Optimise Your Content for AI Rankings 58:41

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Rory Hope, Head of EN Growth at HubSpot and Laura Lane, Head of Marketing Northern Europe at HubSpot join us to run through how the marketing landscape has changed.AI engines are beginning to shape what gets seen and what doesn’t. Marketers who adapt their strategies now will be in the strongest position as these systems become the norm.- How AI en…

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The behavioural hacks that create $Billion brands - Richard Shotton 1:05:23

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#34: How to Spot Epic Disruptions (with Scott Anthony, Strategic Advisor and Business School Professor) 42:24

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Today I'm joined by Scott Anthony, Senior Advisor at Innosight and Professor at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, for a thought provoking discussion on how epic disruptions shape industries and societies.

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How can AI help you make better social videos 57:10

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Social video remains the fastest-growing format, and AI can help marketers keep up with the demand for speed, quality, and creativity.- AI tools and workflows to speed up video production- How to keep content engaging and authentic- The future role of AI in social video storytellingPlease take the time to check out our partners, all of whom we work…

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70 Years of TV Advertising - why it works & the best ads of all time - Carolyn McCall, ITV 39:31

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Dame Carolyn McCall OBE is the CEO of ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster. She was previously CEO of The Guardian Media Group and easyJet, and currently serves as President of The Marketing Society. This year marks 70 years of TV advertising, celebrated with the launch of the new report, Living Room Legends, which explores the best ads of …

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MiniMBA in Brand Management - Cohort B, Q&A 1 (September 2025) 1:01:57

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How to become an AI leader in your organisation 58:13

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AI isn’t just a tool — it’s a leadership challenge. This session is about how marketers can step up, influence adoption, and set the standard for responsible use.- How to make the case for AI to senior stakeholders- What good AI leadership looks like in practice- Building confidence in your team to experiment with and adopt AI*************Please ta…

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How to become an extraordinary marketing leader - John Amaechi 1:07:28

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What separates an ordinary manager from an extraordinary leader? Psychologist, best-selling author, and former NBA player John Amaechi joins us to explore the qualities that define great leadership in today’s world. From self-awareness and vulnerability to empowering others and giving credit, John shares why intimidation fails, how to harness your …

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How to use AI to help create great content 58:20

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Ross Simmonds is one of our most popular speakers and for good reason. His approach of using new technology and old-school marketing techniques makes him a truly effective marketer. Content still drives marketing, but AI is changing how we ideate, produce, and scale it. Learn how to blend creativity with technology without losing the human spark. F…

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#33: How to Think Differently (with Roger Martin, Strategic Advisor and Award-Winning Author) 1:10:06

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Today I'm joined by Roger Martin, named the world's #1 management thinker by Thinkers50, for an invaluable discussion on how to achieve superior management effectiveness.

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CMO masterclass & how to grow billion dollar brands with PepsiCo CMO Jane Wakely and Neil Barrie 57:40

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What makes a world-class CMO? In this masterclass, we’re joined by Jane Wakely, CMO of PepsiCo, and Neil Barrie, founder of 21st Century Brands, to explore the strategies that drive growth of billion dollar brands. We discuss why CFO partnerships matter, how to reappraise established brands, and why creativity, whether through celebrity campaigns o…

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How to improve your brand's AI visibility 57:43

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Lauren Ingram joins us to explain how, in a world where traditional SEO feels seemingly outdated, brands can still be very visible in places like Chat GPT and other AI powered search results.Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is emerging as the next big shift in how content gets discovered. Understanding it now gives marketers an edge before it b…

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Mark Ritson on why everyone is wrong about Sydney Sweeney, the 3 rules of creativity & why strategy always comes before tactics 55:29

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Returning guest and everyone's favourite marketing professor, Mark Ritson, is back. As usual, Mark comes out firing with some no nonsense advice to all marketers. He talks about AI taking over his Mini MBA, leaving Marketing Week, why pricing is the most important P and some rules for creativity. Sit back and soak up the knowledge from Mr Mark Rits…

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SEO tips for LLM's with Crystal Carter, Wix 7:36

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🎤 Crystal Carter – WixTalk Title: Lightning TalkAbout Crystal (written by Azeem Ahmad, SEO and International speaker):Crystal Carter is one of the most respected voices in the SEO space, who makes it her mission not just to continuously learn, but also to regularly give back to the community.Not only is she regularly invited to deliver top-rated se…

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What Marketers Can Learn from Bees: A Lesson in Exploration, ROI & Survival 24:13

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Sarah Clarke, Business Director, Data & Strategy - UM Central (McCann), came to the Birmingham Marketing Meetup to discuss how we can approach marketing like bees.🐝 What if bees are better marketers than we are? In this eye-opening talk, you’ll learn how the explore vs exploit model of bees perfectly mirrors marketing strategy. Discover how loss av…

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Deliciously Ella: how Ella Mills turned her personal brand into a global success 1:00:29

4M ago1:00:29

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Ella Mills is the co-founder of Deliciously Ella, which began in 2012 as a simple blog sharing healthy recipes. What started online quickly grew into bestselling books, a #1 mobile app, and eventually a retail brand of healthy snacks. In 2024, Deliciously Ella was acquired for an undisclosed sum and today Ella is building her next venture, All Plan…

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That s**t will never sell - Baileys inventor on how innovation works - David Gluckman 43:53

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David Gluckman, the man who invented Baileys and author of That S**t Will Never Sell, joins us to share stories from his legendary career in brand creation. From the birth of iconic drinks (including Purdey’s, Aqua Libra, Cîroc and Tanqueray) to lessons on creativity, innovation, and risk-taking, David reflects on what it really takes to bring bold…

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How to build a great brand with Bronwen Foster-Butler CMO Finisterre 8:59

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How brand can become your company’s greatest asset - Jonny Bauer 52:25

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Jonny Bauer has helped transform some of the world’s biggest brands, from revitalising Axe (Lynx for UK listeners) at BBH to building strategy from the ground up at Droga5. In this episode, Jonny shares why brand can become a company’s greatest asset, what he learned moving from agencies to private equity at Blackstone, and how to bring brand to th…