Future Proof

How do you use emotions effectively in advertising? In this episode, we dive into the power of humour in advertising with a special focus on the cinema industry. Jane Ostler, Global EVP Thought Leadership at Kantar, sits down with Angel Villanueva, CMO of Cinépolis, to discuss their Kantar Creative Effectiveness Awards-winning ad that used humour to invite people back to the cinema after the COVID-19 pandemic. They explore the insights and strategy behind this successful campaign and talk about the cinema experience, and how cinema is evolving. Jane and Angel also delve into the cinema theaters as a channel and how it's evolving with programmatic advertising and discuss about the latest innovations in cinema theaters to make the cinema experience unique. Tune in now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how PepsiCo innovates in the food and drink sector, finding new tensions and focusing on strategic innovations. They discuss examples like low sodium and high protein snacks, and the Flaming Hot platform. The podcast explores the importance of cultural relevance and understanding drivers of growth. It also touches on personal passion for innovation, sustainable innovation, and balancing brand equity in a crowded market.

In the latest episode of Kantar’s Future Proof podcast, Dr. Nicki Morley, Head of Behavioural Science and Innovation Expertise at Kantar UK, sits down with Barbara Schandl, Head of Insight at Mondelez Snack Futures Ventures, to delve into the dynamic world of venture initiatives. As two self-proclaimed 'Curiosity champions', they dive into the benefits of these programs and what valuable insights Barbara has brought back to Mondelez's core business.   Barbara also shares her top tips for successful innovation based on her Ventures journey. Plus, they explore the power of test and learn processes, one of the fundamental concepts introduced in Kantar's latest Innovator's Advantage guide. Tune in to this engaging conversation to discover how a curious mindset can drive innovation and growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Dr. Nicki Morley as she sits down with Shafik Saba, Global Lead for Front-End Innovation at Haleon, to discuss the power of innovation in driving growth. Shafik shares his philosophy on innovation through design thinking, brand centricity, and building from strong foundations.  Discover the key to sustainable growth through innovation isn’t all about ideation and learn why loving your job, investing in people and having a clear brief are the first things you must do unlock new thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 will be challenging as marketers navigate tough economic conditions, but it also presents a world of new opportunities. In this episode of Future Proof podcast, Jane Ostler, EVP Global Thought Leadership at Kantar, talks to Mastercard’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Raja Rajamannar about what he’s most excited about in 2023, including his view and prospects for Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and Web3, as well as the importance of innovation in creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does 2023 hold for media adspend? Jane Ostler talks to GroupM’s new guru of market prediction, Kate Scott-Dawkins, to get her views on where the global ad market is going. Together they explore the reality of what a soft-landing for the global economy will mean for overall ad spend as well as individual channels.   Kate explains that while digital may appear to be to be struggling, it is in fact simply decelerating after unprecedented growth during the pandemic and remains one of the fastest-growing channels. More concerning for many brands is the challenge of delivering reach in 2023, which is becoming trickier as linear TV continues to decline in most markets.   Finally, Jane and Kate discuss whether spend on new opportunities such as retail media, user generated content and influencers, gaming and the metaverse is going to scale rapidly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know that great ads win awards but do they drive bottom line for the business that pays for them? In this episode of Future Proof, Jane Ostler talks to Amy Rodgers at WARC and Duncan Southgate from Kantar about new research into the complex relationship between creativity and profit. In particular, with many marketers being pushed to consider greater focus on performance marketing, she asks whether brand marketers can make an economic case for being bigger and bolder with their messaging in 2023. Amy and Duncan explain how WARC case study data on campaign ROI has been combined with Kantar’s Link ad quality scores to identify just how much short and long-term creative quality attributes drive profitability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Daykin explains why inclusive marketing is, simply, better marketing. Jerry Daykin, Head of Global Media at Beam Suntory and WFA Diversity Ambassador, has recently written Inclusive Marketing, a practical guide to embedding true representation across the marketing process. In this episode, he talks to Valeria Piaggio, Global Head of DEI at Kantar, about how marketers need to think beyond their comfort zones and find different voices who can deliver competitive advantage and connect their brands with new customers.  Valeria and Jerry discuss how research can help brands create more inclusive campaigns and explore the idea that inclusive marketing is simply better marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Vaizey has been part of the UK’s cultural leadership for more than a decade, as a UK Government Minister, a member of the House of Lords, a director at the Tate, and now with his own show on Times Radio. Today he talks to Jane Ostler, EVP of Thought Leadership at Kantar, about pandemic TV viewing, the future of radio and TV, and how data is used. In particular, he explains how cultural institutions such as the Tate can use technology, data and content to build communities of interest that could provide substantial revenues. Finally, he explains why our hybrid broadcasting system – streamed content plus live broadcasting – on both radio and TV, is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Menopause is an increasingly hot topic as brands, politicians, celebrities, and influencers are driving the conversation to the top of the agenda. We have invited Lesley Salem, Founder of Over The Bloody Moon, a leading menopause support provider, to frankly discuss about our research into symptoms, the menopause in the corporate space and how brands should look at the menopause with insights from our study Redefining the Menopause launched earlier this year. Lesley joins Jane Ostler to discuss the opportunities for brands in this space, how they can better understand the audience through insights and ultimately innovate and communicate sensitively and authentically – avoiding criticisms of “wellness washing”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.