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Tackling taboos through marketing

Taboos are starting to be broken by marketers - there are three award-winning examples from The Drum Marketing Awards in my Marketing Stories podcast this week.

Reinventing roads with users and commerce in mind

In the future, road infrastructure will give real time incentives to commuters to diversify their choices. Roads will be the centre of a data-driven ecosystem for transportation and advertising. This episode, written by Charlotte McEleny, examines why roads will need to evolve along with the cars we drive on them.

The role of online marketplaces in the retail revolution

This episode of Marketing Stories provides a marketing perspective on what is happening in retail. Diane Young looks at how the infrastructure supporting ecommerce is playing a big role in the retail revolution, why not sweetness and light for every type of online retailer, and why 85% of people who found a brand online recently are planning to purchase through them again.

Will artificial intelligence replace human creatives?

Diane Young reads from a Drum magazine article asking: "Will our industry include creative engineers and creative scientists in future as AI becomes more integral to the creative process?"

Why food is the new sex

In this episode of Marketing Stories, CEO of The Drum Diane Young explores the future of food. Based on an article from Sonoo Singh, Marius Robles, CEO of Imagine Foods shares his predictions of edible robots, doctors in fridges and an end to obesity.

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ASMR – can brands use make use of this audio phenomenon?

In this episode of Marketing Stories, CEO of The Drum Diane Young explores the strange audio phenomenon of ASMR. Based on an article from Jen Faull, this episode takes us through the physiology of ASMR, the causes of so-called 'eargasms', and how brands are jumping on the auditory bandwagon.

Meme girls: how brands use TikTok influencers to reach young audiences

In this episode of Marketing Stories, we hear why brands should be looking to the successful influencers on TikTok for advice on reaching young audiences.

How purpose can make or break a brand

In this episode of Marketing Stories, CEO of The Drum Diane Young explores the nature of brand purpose. When it's baked into the very nature of an organisation, it can be a huge boost to both reputation and audience outreach. But when it's done cynically, it can be disastrous.

Virtual influencers: why you should make your own influencer

In this week's episode of Marketing Stories, Diane takes a look at the rise of virtual influencers - including The Drum's own Floresta Nas - to determine what they offer to brands.

The future of cars as seen by Hammond and May

In this episode of Marketing Stories with Diane Young, we hear from two of motoring's brightest stars - Richard Hammond and James May - about the future of automotive and, of course, marketing. This episode is brought to you with the support of Readly.

How marketers are engaging with religious audiences

In this first episode of Marketing Stories, The Drum's CEO Diane Young shares an article about how marketers are engaging with religious audiences. There are calamitous repercussions for doing so poorly, but for the brands that can speak to those audiences authentically and with respect, there is enormous opportunity.

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Performance marketing 101

The latest in our series of marketing industry back-to-basics, performance experts from Earnest, Jaywing, Don't be Shy and Space & Time give a primer on what performance marketing looks like in 2023 (going on 2024). Gain insights from real-world examples including Spotify, Google and Airbnb and learn to navigate the nuances of performance marketing within the broader marketing landscape: effective measurement, the interplay of data and personalization, and the strategic role of performance within a broader marketing context.

Jonathan McCallum on experiential marketing in a changing landscape

This week, host Mike Lander talks to Jonathan McCallum (SVP Managing Director UK & Norway, George P. Johnson) about the pandemic's impact on experiential marketing and how agencies adapted: building long-term client relationships, involving procurement, and effective negotiation strategies like understanding BATNA.

Luxury retail in 2023: high-end marketing during the cost of living crisis

The luxury space has seen some perhaps surprising but lucrative moves over the last couple of years, from collabs with creators to integrations in gaming worlds and beyond. But during times of permacrisis and economic hardship, how does luxury hold out? Luxury marketing experts from The Goat Agency, VERB (Croud), and XYZ (160over90) share how marketers are engaging consumers amidst inflation, navigating impacts on wealth levels, experiential preferences of Gen Z and younger audiences, and changing trends. Discover the importance of authenticity across demographics and where further blending of strategies may lead luxury marketing in the future.

B2B influencer marketing: Who's leading the pack?

B2B marketing has shifted from boring to sexy in recent years, thanks (in no small part) to the rise of influencers. But what's shaping this space, and how can brand CMOs get it right? Dig into the driving factors and future directions of b2b influencer marketing with leaders in the field; Sofia Mogliazzi of VaynerMedia, Caspar Lee of Influencer, James Baldwin of Ogilvy UK and Stevie Johnson of Disrupt. Gain actionable insights on current trends and best practices in this evolving field, through topics like authenticity, building long-term influencer relationships, relevance across the sales funnel, and measuring real ROI from B2B influencer marketing.

Retail Media 101

Retail media has been a big topic of the last couple of years. But what is it, where do the opportunities lie for brands, and what’s coming next? Hear how Jellyfish, VMLY&R Commerce and Indicia Worldwide are helping brands succeed with retail media. Our expert panel discusses measurement across channels, driving awareness beyond transactions, and creating seamless omni-channel experiences. Walk away with tips for partnering with agencies, investing in tech and taking an integrated approach.

Global growth stories: What's the modern path to world domination?

Almost every brand wants to make a global impact, and with the world feeling smaller and better-connected than ever, it’s an achievable dream for some. In this episode, we gather expert global brand builders to pin down what good strategy and tactics look like, and what factors are continuing to change the global brand landscape.