
Dig In 127. How collaboration between insights and marketing fueled CIBC’s most authentic brand campaign yet
Nov 13, 2025
Erin Cohen, Senior Director of Consumer Insights and Intelligence at CIBC, and Rachel Vares, Director of Brand Marketing, share their extensive backgrounds in consumer sentiment and storytelling. They discuss how deep insights turned financial uncertainty into a campaign rooted in trust. Interesting anecdotes about sourcing authentic client stories and the challenges faced during production reveal the importance of collaboration. They also touch on understanding Gen Z's unique financial needs and offer valuable tips for successful insights-marketing partnerships.
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Widespread Financial Uncertainty And Distrust
- Canadians feel widespread financial uncertainty regardless of income level.
- Many avoid banks and seek advice online or from friends, creating distrust about whom to trust.
From DIY Money To Doing It Together
- DIY money feels empowering but creates mental overload and confusion.
- CIBC positioned 'doing it together' to dramatize the value of personalized advisor support.
Casting Real Clients For Authentic Stories
- CIBC ran a nationwide casting call to find real clients with TV-ready stories.
- One selected client is a filmmaker who, with advisor help, travelled to Norway to film orcas in the wild.


