The Singles Ep8: Cannes, Controversy, Telstra, UberEats, AI & more.....

Jul 22, 2025

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Welcome back Dan and Jasper from Tracksuit to dive into some of the most impactful stories and trends in the marketing industry.

Our discussion kicks off with a recap of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We highlight some standout campaigns, starting with Dove’s 'Real Beauty' campaign developed by Ogilvy New York with Pinterest. This campaign won the Grand Prix in Media for its bold stance against AI-generated beauty ideals and its reaffirmation of Dove’s long-term commitment to showcasing real, untouched women. We dive deep into how this campaign has driven trust and relatability among consumers, backed by Tracksuit's data.

We then shift our focus to Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications company, and its 'Better on a Better Network' campaign. This campaign, which won the Film Craft Grand Prix at Cannes, features unique Australian storytelling through 26 stop-motion films. Despite challenges around service quality and pricing, Telstra’s strong brand funnel metrics showcase its resilience and category leadership.

Next, we discuss the controversy surrounding the Brazilian campaign by Consul, which won the Creative Data Lions Grand Prix but later faced scrutiny for using AI to falsify results. We explore the implications of this incident and discuss Cannes’ response with new Global Integrity Standards set to ensure accountability in future submissions.

Moving to the US market, we analyze the competitive landscape of online food delivery services, focusing on Uber Eats and DoorDash. We examine how Uber Eats is striving to close the gap with DoorDash by building emotional connections and trust with consumers through creative campaigns like 'Football is for Food.'

Lastly, we dive into the role of AI in marketing, including AI-driven influencer strategies. We explore how AI is transforming influencer marketing from predictive analytics to performance optimization, while also stressing the importance of maintaining authenticity and human connection.

Whether you’re a marketing professional or a brand enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights backed by data to help you stay ahead of the curve. Don’t forget to check out Tracksuit at gotracksuit.com and see how you can transform your brand tracking efforts. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share it to help us reach more marketing professionals like you.

01:32 Episode Overview: Cannes, Delivery Market, and AI

03:30 Cannes Highlights: Dove's Real Beauty Campaign

09:52 Telstra's Award-Winning Campaign

14:46 Cannes Controversy: The Console Campaign

19:56 Uber Eats and DoorDash in the US Market

20:58 Uber Eats' Market Challenges

21:58 Building Emotional Connections

24:36 Successful Campaigns and Trust

27:31 AI in Marketing and Influencers

32:38 The Future of AI and Consumer Trust

38:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Jasper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperskinner/

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