

OnBD with ALF
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Are you ready to level up your sales game? Welcome to OnBD with ALF, the podcast that brings you the best advice and success stories from industry leaders in media and advertising. Each episode, we tackle the challenges of new business to help you elevate your own sales strategy. If you're in business development and looking to sharpen your sales techniques, discover actionable insights, and stay ahead of the competition, you're in the right place. If you want to do business with the UK’s leading brands, request an ALF Insight demo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 2, 2020 • 45min
Boots - 10 Years Change in 10 Weeks
Rory talks to Helen Normoyle, Marketing Director of Boots, about the changing face of the high street. Coronavirus has had its effect but things are changing anyway and the pandemic has clearly speeded up the evolution of retail. Helen talks about Boots' 'prescribed kindness" philosophy. The chemist has been involved with the health of the nation for 172 years - much longer than the NHS. What are the changes happening now and the changes to come not only for the health and beauty brand but across the spectrum of high street retail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2020 • 1h 1min
Being a challenger brand
Rory is joined by John Schoolcraft, Global Chief Creative Officer for Oatly, and Jen Charon who is Co-Founder of LoanHood, as they discuss creative strategies and how to influence and encourage behaviour change. Plus, they chat about how Covid-19 has changed the way we work and whether it should instigate a future reform of our working practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2020 • 54min
Refreshing your brand and establishing trust
Rory chats to Mark Evans, Managing Director of Marketing and Digital for Direct Line, about their new 'We're On It' campaign, the importance of establishing trust in advertising and the benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feb 12, 2020 • 43min
Why the Best Ideas Don’t Always Make Sense
Gary Davey, Chief Executive of Sky Studios, and Tristan Thomas, Vice President of Marketing for Monzo Bank, dive into the intriguing intersection of consumer desire and logic. They discuss the surprising success of unconventional marketing strategies and how data often misinterprets true consumer needs. Insights include the importance of customer feedback for innovation, the delicate balance between customization and community engagement, and the challenges of transitioning consumers from free to paid services while maintaining trust.


