Campaign Chemistry

Marketing has never been more measurable, yet confidence in what's driving outcomes keeps falling. Privacy regulation, platform fragmentation and closed ecosystems have left real blind spots, and the biggest one is the market a brand can't see: prospects and non-customers who never show up in first-party data. That gap is widest at local and store level, where observed data thins out and most measurement is built around national media.Goodway Group and Arima have partnered to close it with synthetic population modeling. Paul Frampton-Calero, CEO of Goodway Group, and TS Kelly, managing director at Arima, unpack how Arima's The Synthetic Society models real-world populations without touching personally identifiable information, and how Goodway is applying it to sharpen local- and store-level investment decisions. They discuss why this follows Goodway's "Own less, orchestrate more" approach, partnering for best-in-breed data rather than building a proprietary black box, and what it means for the brands piloting it now.  campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The advertising industry is undergoing a massive shift—one where legacy relationships are fading and consumer expectations are changing. In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, the team dives straight into the latest industry drama surrounding PepsiCo’s sudden agency shift and what it signals for the competitive landscape against rival Coca-Cola.Editors Emmy Liederman, Jameson Fleming and Cecilia Garzella unpack the rising tide of brand controversies, exploring why missing diverse perspectives inside creative rooms leads to costly missteps. Plus, a look into the evolving Agency of the Year awards and why CMO-led judging shifts the focus onto measurable business impact. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In an industry bogged down by rigid processes, Quality Meats is ditching the traditional agency playbook and proving that directness and agility still beat bloated pitch decks. In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Jonathan King, partner and head of growth at Quality Meats, pulls back the curtain on how a guerrilla mindset allows the indie shop to scale rapidly without losing its soul. King shares the mechanics of cold outreach that actually converts, why high-impact campaigns like MapQuest prove out-of-home and comedy still reign supreme, and how “pre-mortems” help catch failure before launch.  campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For years, digital headlines insisted the American mall was dead. But step into a physical retail space today, and you will see Gen Z congregating for spontaneous hangouts, participating in viral TikTok trends such as "mall bingo" and seeking out real-world experiences. As AI-generated content crowds online spaces, human interaction and physical discovery have become premium commodities.In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Emmy Liederman sits down with Kristen Jackman, SVP at Westfield Rise. Drawing on her career journey from Twitter to reinventing modern retail spaces, Jackman breaks down how experiential marketing is redefining brand activations and driving consumer engagement. She shares insights on how platforms such as Pinterest are championing offline interactions, why physical spaces serve as critical social hubs for younger generations and how brands can build lasting emotional connections through community-driven experiences. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the travel world, getting someone to click "book" is only the start of the journey. The true test of brand loyalty — the moment where a consumer becomes a lifelong advocate — happens when they step through the front doors of their hotel. For a global leader managing 28 distinct brands, delivering a consistently exceptional experience for millions of travelers every night requires a delicate balance of deep data and authentic human emotion.In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Dan Reynolds, SVP of global marketing at Hilton, reveals how the hospitality powerhouse crafts stays that resonate long after checkout. Reynolds walks through how Hilton leverages algorithmic insights to surprise and delight guests, turning routine travel into meaningful personal connections. He pulls back the curtain on their boldest cultural plays, from a two-decade-long partnership with McLaren and unique activations like the Waldorf Astoria Racquet Club to headline-grabbing campaigns with Paris Hilton and Lando Norris. Beyond virality, Reynolds addresses the hard business of marketing: bridging social media engagement with direct bookings, navigating brand consistency across human and digital touchpoints and drawing endless creative fuel from real customer stories. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take for modern marketing organizations to turn around, speed up and shift from being seen as a cost center to a true profit center? In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Jameson Fleming welcomes United Talent Agency's Donna Sharp to explore the rapidly shifting role of the chief marketing officer. Sharp also dives into storytelling lessons from the world of theater and argues that AI shouldn't be treated as a silver bullet for every industry challenge.   campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Tinder’s global CMO, Melissa Hobley, shares how she is combating dating app fatigue and pulls back the curtain on her boldest strategies — from tapping into reality TV and astrology to designing offline events that break users out of their digital burnout. Hobley addresses how Gen Z is redefining relationship boundaries and why the app is leaning heavily into real-world connection. From debunking the persistent “hookup app” myth to exploring where AI fits in a space defined by human connection, this is an unfiltered look at leading a global brand with empathy, self-deprecating humor and cultural relevance. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coinbase's marketing leaders break down the power of narrative economics, in-camera craft and why taking big creative swings beats playing it safe in fintech. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Campaign Chemistry, Emmy Liederman and Cecilia Garzella discuss recent marketing campaigns, brand controversies and industry news. They play a game centered around marketing statistics, highlight notable campaigns from brands like Gap and Reese's and analyze the impact of the World Cup on brand performance. The conversation also touches on YouTube's earnings, the trend of brands positioning themselves as entertainment companies and Campaign US’ CMO 50 selection process. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to build work that doesn't just ride culture, but actively shapes it? For Jonathan Johnsongriffin, VP of Google Brand Studio, the answer lies in an absolute, almost reckless obsession with the craft. Before defining how one of the world’s biggest tech giants tells its story, Johnsongriffin spent years at Nike, learning the art of consumer devotion and witnessing firsthand how cultural titans like Serena Williams and Kobe Bryant pushed creative boundaries past their absolute limits. In this episode, Johnsongriffin sits down with us to reflect on his journey across two legendary brands. He pulls back the curtain on Google’s World Cup campaigns, explores how physical experiences build real human connections in a digital world and shares how Nike navigated the creative chaos of COVID-19. We also talk about the changing landscape of talent discovery, why awards still matter to emerging creatives and how true brand storytelling requires the courage to chase the radical. campaignlive.com Music - Take you Out by Lucid Tides, courtesy of Triple Scoop. What we know about advertising, you should know about advertising. Start your 1-month FREE trial to Campaign US. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.