Why 80% of innovations fail, with Shafik Saba, Global Lead, Front End Innovation, Haleon
“ We used the world's most powerful microscope to visualise how we can repair teeth.”
Our guest on this episode of The Persuasion Game podcast is Shafik Saba, Global Lead of Front End Innovation at Haleon.
He says, when it comes to innovation, you need to obsess over your brand’s core, and sometimes that means using a huge microscope to bring new life to a certain toothpaste’s core function.
Shafik believes the core of your brand needs that level of attention and, too often, being distracted by a new, shiny extension can lead to disaster.
It’s all about striking the right balance between innovating your core and stretching into areas you authentically belong in.
He also discusses marketing brands in different countries and whether or not there’s now too much choice on our shelves.
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CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:22) From Automotive to Healthcare Innovation
(11:55) Balancing Core and Expansion
(22:16) Consumer Insights and Empathy
(23:38) Shopability and Design
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Creator marketing is booming - what’s in it for you? With Fiona Hughes, Creator Marketing Expert
“The creator economy is worth about 250 billion right now. That's set to almost double in the next two years.”
Our guest this week on The Persuasion Game podcast is an expert in one of the most exciting areas of marketing at the moment.
Creator marketing is big business and there are huge opportunities for brands that get it right. But there are also potential pitfalls.
Fiona Hughes has spent over 10 years leading creator marketing across some of PR’s biggest agencies. She shares some of her experience in an area that is seemingly only going to grow and grow.
We discuss what makes a successful creator-brand collaboration, how new channels are opening up genuine two-way conversations between brands and their customers, and why you might need to check your risk appetite before diving in.
Further Reading:
Creator economy growth stats: Business Insider and Goldman Sachs
Brand-direct deals are the largest source of income for creators: Goldman Sachs
Case study: Edelman/Dove, Canada keep the grey: #KeepTheGrey | Edelman
Case study: Edelman/Ajinomoto MSGs: Ajinomoto: #CancelPizza | Edelman
Case study: Edelman/Hellman’s mayo hack: Hellmann's UK: Mayo Hack | Edelman
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CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:18) Understanding the Attention Economy
(05:58) The Role of Creators in Brand Communication
(11:25) Courting Controversy
(15:15) In-house Content Creation
(18:59) AI and Authenticity in Creator Marketing
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How to win in shopper marketing, with Sarah Dossett, Mars
“The frequency of shop has increased, but basket spend has decreased. So how do we make our brands stand out more?”
It’s a conundrum being faced by just about every FMCG brand and finding the right solution is top of many marketers’ minds.
In this episode of The Persuasion Game podcast, we’re turning to Sarah Dossett, European Portfolio Director at Mars, to see if we can find some answers.
Sarah has years of experience working with brands such as Mars, Danone and Britvic, alongside retailers to win over shoppers.
We discuss the impact of a changing shopper landscape, how the brand-retailer relationship is evolving, and why it’s increasingly crucial to build authentic emotional engagement with your brand.
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CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:22) Challenges and Strategies in Shopper Marketing
(11:36) The Importance of Emotional Engagement
(14:58) Category Management and Seasonal Strategies
(22:02) Brand Experiences and Personalisation
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What next for AI and insights? With Nick Graham and Jonathan Williams
AI is changing the world of insights, but just how much change are we likely to see, and what will the insights teams of tomorrow look like?
In this episode of The Persuasion Game podcast, two AI marketing experts join us to offer their views on what is an ever-evolving landscape.
What will AI mean for how insights are gathered and interpreted? What will it mean for where resources are directed? And, crucially, where do humans fit into all of this.
As Nick puts it: ‘The whole industry is at a crossroads.’
The question is - where will it end up?
Jonathan Williams is Founder of One Strategy Studio and Nick Graham, formerly of Mondelez and PepsiCo, is Founder of Vertemis.
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CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:43) The Shift from Data to Decision Making
(05:37) AI's Transformative Potential
(07:42) Challenges and Opportunities with AI
(14:01) Adopting AI: Strategies and Pitfalls
(22:50) Skills for the Future
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How to thrive in an AI-powered world, with Anneke Quinn-de Jong, AI & U
“AI is fantastic, but we also really need to think about how we, as humans, thrive in a world that is AI-powered.”
Anneke Quinn-de Jong is the perfect guest for this episode of The Persuasion Game podcast, where we take a human-centric look at the world of Artificial Intelligence.
It’s easy to be blown away by the technological advances that have been made, but where do people fit into the conversation?
Anneke believes the way we work, live and learn is fundamentally changing, the question is: are we ready for the scale of change that’s seemingly heading our way?
The conversation covers the impact AI is having on insights teams, how to get the most out of the technology, and what needs to be done to make sure the next generation of workers is ready for an AI-powered world.
Anneke was the former head of Brand and CX Insight at Philips, and has since set up her own consultancy, AI & U, which helps companies and businesses adapt and thrive alongside AI.
Episodes are released bi-weekly. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates.
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This is an 18Sixty production for The Forge.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:51) Understanding AI and Generative AI
(04:26) The Human Element in AI
(09:32) AI as a Sparring Partner
(14:34) Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce for AI
(18:32) Human-AI Collaboration Success Stories
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