Are you a marketer looking to understand how behavioural science can open up new opportunities for your brand? Then look no further than this Future Proof Podcast episode.   Dr Nicki Morley, Head of Innovation and Behavioural Science Expertise at Kantar, and Richard Shotton, author of The Choice Factory and the Illusion of Choice, discuss the challenges of behavioural science in the industry, how it can drive sustainability agendas and, of course, their favourite behavioural science interventions ?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

What if taking a break from technology could be as simple as enjoying a chocolate bar? In this episode of Future Proof, we delve into the world of KitKat’s latest campaign, one of the winners of the Kantar Creative Effectiveness Awards 2024. Join host Jane Ostler for an insightful conversation with Wael Jabi, Head of Marketing for KitKat at Nestlé, Tom Drew, Executive Creative Director at VML in London, and Polly Wyn-Jones, Global Knowledge Manager for Creative and Media at Kantar. Discover how the team identified the universal frustration with technology as a key insight and transformed it in ..read more

Ever wondered how IKEA manages to blend affordability, sustainability, and functional design seamlessly? In this enlightening episode of Future Proof, host Jane Ostler, EVP Global Thought Leadership at Kantar, welcomes Gianluca Toccafondi, the marketing lead at IKEA, who won the Most Meaningfully Different Award in our recent Brand Blueprint Awards 2024. Gianluca delves into IKEA’s unique approach to sustainability and how it is embedded in their product design and business model. He highlights the brand’s focus on creating affordable, functional, and sustainable solutions that cater to the ne ..read more

Jane Ostler, our EVP of Global Thought Leadership, caught up in Cannes with Josh Stinchcomb, Global Chief Revenue Officer at Dow Jones. They discussed the dynamics at play in the media environment, with traditional monetisation models under threat, the erosion of trust in media, and AI looming large. So, what is the role of CMOs in this maelstrom? With brand safety and ROI high on the list of marketing leaders’ concerns, Josh argues for a truly data-led approach to media planning, calling on CMOs to invest in trusted news platforms and practice caution with the blunt tool of block lists. Hoste ..read more

Join Jane Ostler, EVP Global Thought Leadership at Kantar, as she engages in a fast-paced and thought-provoking conversation with Kate Scott-Dawkins, Global President of Business Intelligence at GroupM, during Cannes Lions week. They dive into GroupM’s “This Year, Next Year” report, discussing the transformative impact of AI, the rapid growth of retail media, and the evolving landscape of political advertising. Discover how these trends are reshaping the media world and what it means for brands aiming to stay ahead in a dynamic market.   In this episode, Kate also shares insights on ..read more

In this episode of the Future Proof podcast, host Věra Šídlová engages with Elaine Rodrigo, Chief Insights and Analytics Officer at Reckitt, to explore the transformative role of generative AI in marketing. They delve into Reckitt's innovative AI tools from insights and idea generation, to creative asset adaptation. Can generative AI models be inclusive? What is the future of machine learning and generative AI in marketing? Tune in to learn about how generative AI can be woven into marketing workstreams to enable marketers to be not just more efficient but also more effective. This podcast was ..read more

In this episode, Jane Ostler talks to Kantar's Rob Wade about how brands must Find New Space, the third Growth Accelerator in the Blueprint for Brand Growth. They discuss the strategic exploration of incremental opportunities beyond a brand's current market. It involves identifying new categories, occasions, or services where a brand can extend its reach. For example, San Pellegrino, known for sparkling water, successfully ventured into flavoured soft drinks in cans, demonstrating a creative way to find new spaces without cannibalising existing sales. Another example is Lurpak Butter, which c ..read more

Jane Ostler talks to Kantar’s Adele Joliffe about the first Growth Accelerator in the Blueprint for Brand Growth. Brands need to Predispose More People to increase the probability of purchase, and this can be measured through Demand Power and Pricing Power. Adele highlights the importance of predisposition in both acquiring new customers and retaining existing ones, emphasising that it is not a guarantee of loyalty but rather a spectrum, where the goal is to strengthen and scale predisposition among as many individuals as possible. Examples from various sectors, including grocery retail and s ..read more

In our first of four special Future Proof podcast episodes about the Blueprint for Brand Growth, which aims to help CMOs and marketers drive value, especially in challenging economic times. Host Jane Ostler talks to Kantar’s Graham Staplehurst about the Blueprint’s Growth Driver, Be Meaningfully Different to More People. This episode highlights the importance of growing revenue, margin, and brand value. Strong brands are shown to outperform the stock market and are more resilient to economic shocks. Graham talks about the key to growth being meaningfully different to more people by creating ri ..read more

Ready to provoke your insights? Learn more about AI and the 2030 Insight Model! By provoking your insights, you allow Insights professionals enhance efficiency to focus on genuine human empathy. Provocation entails a narrative of action that begins with but does not end with data. Listen to J. Walker Smith ,Global Knowledge Lead at Kantar; Mark Visser, Global Head of Consulting at Kantar; and host Jane Ostler, EVP, Global Thought Leadership at Kantar in this insightful episode. Find out more: https://www.kantar.com/inspiration/ai/ai-2030-provocation-makes-the-difference  Hosted on Acast ..read more