Member Interview with Helena Verellen, Fractional CMO, Strategic Advisor and Advisory Board Member for New York

The Marketing Society’s Global Leadership Mentoring Programme played a key role in helping Worldwide Cancer Research's Laura Brady achieve her goal of becoming a CEO.

South Korean consumers, fed up of data breaches and fake reviews are demanding tangible "proof" before trusting hyped products, pushing brands to build verification and authenticity directly into the shopping experience.

Member Interview with Erris de Stacpoole, Public Relations Communications Specialist, Accenture Song 

Drawing on decades in television, Maz Farrelly shared practical lessons on capturing attention, building memorable personal and brand identities, and embracing boldness over mediocrity. She encouraged marketers to use AI as a tool rather than a substitute for creativity, arguing that the brands and people who stand out are those willing to be genuinely different.

Marketers from luxury, FMCG, finance, B2B and agencies gathered for an open discussion on what it takes to engage Gen Z in today's fragmented media landscape. The conversation highlighted the growing importance of authenticity, niche communities and regional cultural influence, alongside practical lessons from brands successfully building trust with younger audiences.