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Why I think “leadership compatibility” is like the early stages of dating

By Shelley Walker

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The article explores why working environments and cultural compatibility are a lot like the early stages of dating. Readers will learn why authenticity matters, how to spot the red flags, and why pretending never leads to a healthy match. It encourages both leaders and employees to recognise compatibility early and to walk away when it’s just not “the one.”

Consumer insights in the age of AI and content led, community led world

By Andrea Cappi

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A think piece by Unilever's Andrea Cappi on why with AI and fragmented audiences, true competitive advantage comes not from more data but from deeper human understanding.

The Invisible AI Gap Nobody in Marketing Wants to Talk About

By Cemre Akkaya

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Every marketing team uses AI now but what they actually do with it varies enormously. Most marketing leaders can't tell who's using it well and who's just typing into it as Cemre Akkaya explains.

Case studies

2021 TMS Awards commended, Blue Light Card

Why a little known loyalty card shifted its focus away from transactions, when Covid-19 hit.

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This is the story of how a little-known discount card took on Covid 19, going from 1.8million to 2.9million members in just 7 months: a rise of over 60%.

2021 TMS Awards winner, The National Lottery/Camelot

The Two Billion Pound Turnaround

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You may not know it, but you’ve probably benefited from The National Lottery.

2021 TMS Awards commended, Bodyform/Libresse (ESSITY)

Bodyform: #wombstories

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Libresse/Bodyform has always been a purpose heavyweight. We were the first brand to show period blood in advertising, a breakthrough moment of bravery.

Podcasts

Can Marketing Save the Planet - Ep: 62 The Green Guides - Tackling the social and environmental challenges we face - with Laura Brett, VP, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division, NY.

“Building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation...

https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/can-marketing-save-the-planet-ep-62-the-green-guides-tackling-the-social-and-environmental-challenges-we-face-with-laura-brett-vp-bbb-national-programs-national-advertising-division-ny- 31:57 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0100

Doing the common uncommonly well with Bausch + Lomb's Tatyana Jones

In the latest episode of the Shiny New Object podcast, Tatyana Jones, Director of Consumer Marketing at Bausch + Lomb, delves into the power of simplicity in...

https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/doing-the-common-uncommonly-well-with-bausch-lombs-tatyana-jones 26:02 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:38:00 +0100

Uncover the power of a good marketing strategy brief

In the newest Shiny New Object podcast episode, we’re speaking to Jen Tanner, Accenture’s Marketing Director. She’s picked the marketing strategy brief as her...

https://podcasts.marketingsociety.com/episode/uncover-the-power-of-a-good-marketing-strategy-brief 20:16 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:32:00 +0100

Videos

Gina Miller: What are you prepared to do for your beliefs?

Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and expert consultant Orit Wolf invites us into her studio for lessons on improvisation, creativity and stand-out

Keep Calm and Innovate, with pianist and composer Orit Wolf

Diversity is not a problem to be rectified, rather, it’s “the solution” — and one that’s good for business.

WPP’s Karen Blackett OBE on the connection between consumer trust and diversity