The WARC Podcast

Paul Stringer, WARC's managing editor of research and insight, and Stephanie Siew, research exeutive at WARC, talk about three key themes from the latest Industry Snapshot report on the travel and tourism industry. Discussing the impact of climate change and how worsening heatwaves are shifting people’s travel patterns, how business travel is changing, and the rise in overtourism.Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

WARC’s Amy Rodgers talks to Annie Smith, Head of Content - Insight and Advisory at Cannes Lions, and Mastercard’s CMO Raja Rajamannar.Discussing the State of Creativity report, including how marketers - both brand-side and agency-side - are feeling about the state of creativity within their organisations, some challenges they are facing, and looking at what programs they have internally to produce creative work that is also effective.Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

In this episode, Ann Marie Kerwin, Americas Editor, and Michael Reh, Chief Data Scientist at Bera discuss how brand equity rises and falls during a brand crisis. Based on the article "How a brand crisis plays out in Red States vs. Blue States" written for the US Spotlight, "How brands can navigate this contentious political year."Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

Josh Bullmore and Rachel Mercer discuss the enduring relevance of JWT's 1974 Planning Guide, highlighting its impact on marketing strategies, brand building, and advertising objectives. They explore the evolution of agency partnerships, the timeless wisdom of the guide's concepts, and the need for updated frameworks in today's complex media landscape.

WARC's SVP of Content David Tiltman, and WARC Creative's Head of Content Amy Rodgers talk about key takeaways from this year's WARC Rankings. Discussing McDonald’s and Burger King’s performance, the use of technology in highly ranked campaigns, and trends in traditional media campaigns. Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

In this third episode of WARC’s Marketing Truths series, Ann Marie Kerwin, Americas Editor, and Jim DeLash, Omnichannel Marketing Director at GSK, discuss how emotional campaigns are strongly linked to effectiveness, with effective campaigns scoring higher on positive emotions such as enjoyment and involvement. Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

WARC’s Asia Editor Rica Facundo discusses three themes from Spikes Asia, featuring conversations from Ada Lazaro, regional marketing director of McDonalds, Yousuke Ozawa, creative director at UltraSuperNew, and Stephanie Winkler, head of CrowdDNA APAC.Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.

In this podcast, industry leaders Lisa De Bonis, Nick Baker, and Caroline Johnson discuss transforming business models. They explore shifts from billable hours to value-driven models, aligning marketing strategies with business goals, and the evolution of companies towards client-centricity. They also highlight the importance of leadership commitment, proving the value of marketing work, and refining strategies for success.

Discussing the financial relationship between clients and agencies affecting the effectiveness of work. Urging for a transition to a more relevant business model in the creative industry. Emphasizing the role of beliefs and values, and advocating for confidence and responsible pricing strategies. Exploring the shift to a product model for agencies and overcoming resistance towards creativity liberation in business models. Embracing optimism in facing industry challenges through AI and rapid market adaptation.

WARC’s Alex Brownsell talks to Matt Hill, director of research and planning at Thinkbox, Jackie Lyons, head of planning at Havas Media Network, and James McDonald, director of data, intelligence and forecasting at WARC. What do we mean by media? Stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and advertising news with our free daily newsletter.