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Feel More Buy More: The marketing and advertising podcast from System1 that puts its data where its mouth is. Everyone has an opinion on the latest ads. So do we at System1. But we’ve got the numbers too – effectiveness test scores fresh off the System1 Ad Ratings database. Every episode the System1 team and their guests talk you through the latest campaigns and the freshest work – and reveals their Star Ratings
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Milk's favorite cookie, losing share, finds new ways to bring shoppers across aisles. In this 2024 Gold Effie Award-winning initiative, Mondelez's Anne Martin and VML's Christina Ryan share the story behind OREO Codes, the idea that turns bar codes into cookie stacks... and savings. Thanks to the Effies for supporting our show and this new 2024 awa…
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Dixons overcame its significant weaknesses by hijacking its competitors strengths. A brilliant APG Grand Prix award winner from 2011, its irreverent tone made it feel like the brand was on the side of the consumer, not just selling to them. Thanks to our friends at Jira (the project management platform) for sponsoring this episode. More at jira.com…
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We're joined by Kim Baffi and Darren Brady-Harris to talk about the in-house Matthew McConaughey campaign designed to position Salesforce as the only trustworthy B2B Generative AI provider. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution) for making this episode possible. More at gotracksuit.com…
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In his new book, The Road to Hell, Nick talks about the myth of "Purpose" being a market-driven phenomenon and the contagion he feels truly drove its growth. A fascinating conversation. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for supporting our show. Learn more at mae.academy.…
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Kit Kat debated whether to update its “Have a break” platform or to abandon it. This APG Grand Prix winning campaign from 2003 is about the peril of becoming so ubiquitous that you’re no longer noticed. About all the brand signals looking strong, while profitability was in decline. Fern Miller, the planner on the account at then JWT, shares the jou…
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Originally recorded in May 2020, this is a wonderfully refreshing and inspiring conversation about strategy and Wieden's approach to it. We hear about the importance of breaking institutional practices as a way to unearth opportunity hidden by "scar tissue." About the history of what defines Nike over time and the brand truth in everything it under…
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The original strategist on The Economist, Laura Marks, CBE shares the unlocks that shaped its decades-long campaign. A Gold Award winner from 1993, it's part of our Classics series with APG London, and is timeless in its lessons for marketers. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution) for sponsoring this series.…
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Fold7's CSO, Yelena Gaufman shares the journey they've taken with audible resulting in this first global campaign. See all the creative work on our website. And thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness Program (MAE.academy) for supporting our show. We love those guys.Di On Strategy Showcase
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George was the marketer behind Old Spice, KFC and Tinder. He's now at Chili's Grill & Bar working again with Mischief to reframe the 50 year old brand. We're joined by Mischief CSO, Jeff McCrory. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution) for supporting our show. Learn more at gotracksuit.com.…
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Today it's voices of the research industry on why they feel pre-testing is useful. Some strong, supportive points are made and some glaring gaps are identified. I hope the conversation is helpful for those considering what's right for their campaigns. My advice? Ask granular questions and experience the process first-hand. Thanks to Jon and Pedr fo…
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The last episode in this series focuses on B2B. We talk with S&P Global's CFO, Grace Lee and CMO, Alice Cherry. In B2B, there’s a harsher reality for marketers. The conversations are more practical. There’s a tendency toward the short term, and a perceived difficulty in tracking KPIs and attribution evidence, which makes it FEEL more difficult to m…
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We kick-off our 2024 "Live from..." tour in Dublin. We discuss how a country with such incredible achievements in the arts is finding its confidence in marketing. Check out Irish agency work on this episode's page on our site. Grainne Wafer of Diageo, Karen Martin of BBH, Rory Hamilton of Boys & Girls, Michelle Spillane of Paddy Powers and Patrick …
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In Ep#3 of our 2024 Effectiveness Series, we talk with Jorge Ruiz, Global Head of Marketing Sciences at TikTok and Sorin Patilinet, Sr. Dir. Global Marketing Effectiveness at MARS. Thanks to GALE (the business agency) for sponsoring this series. Learn more at GALE.agency.Di On Strategy Showcase
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In its latest campaign from LOLA MullenLowe, AXE may have once again found its sweet spot with young men. We talk about it with Caroline Gregory, Global Brand Director at Unilever and Federico Duberti, Global Business Leader at IPG. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution for modern brands) and the Master of Advertising Effectiv…
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If your product has a level of seasonality or occasion, then this is an episode for you. In the winter months, ice cream sales drop by up to 50% in the UK. But there are markets with harsh winters where sales don’t drop at all. So it’s not simply an issue of climate, but of behavior. We hear about what influences that behavior and the role of menta…
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Hendrick’s created the super premium category in gin. It has built many distinctive brand assets: among them its visual identity, which harkens back to the Victorian era, even though the product was first created in 2000. Muiris O Riada, Global Brand Director joins us from Dublin.Di Hendrick's Gin
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For the Irish airline, it was not a deliberate attempt at being disrespectful to passengers. There was a strategic imperative behind it all and we hear about it today from Michael Corcoran, former Head of Social Strategy at the ultra low cost airline. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for sponsoring. Learn more at MAE.…
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Sarah Moore, SVP Brand Marketing at MGM Resorts International and George Felix, CMO of Chili’s Grill & Bar, join me for a conversation about breathing new life into brands and about the opportunity of defining a consumer-facing role for your corporate brand. Thanks to Tracksuit (the affordable brand tracking solution for modern-day brands) for spon…
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I'm joined by James Sowden, CSO at TBWA/Chiat/Day NY and Dan Reynolds, Global SVP at Hilton to chat about the latest campaign for their portfolio of properties. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at MAE.academy.Di On Strategy Showcase
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To kick off this year's effectiveness series, we talk with Adam Morgan of eatbigfish about his latest work with Peter Field on the cost to brands of producing dull advertising. We talk about what makes dull dull and how we can make it more effective, for less. Thanks to GALE (the business agency for companies that want to drive growth) for sponsori…
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We're joined by CFO Bob Lucian and CMO Christy Hoskins. This episode is a great example of what's possible when both speak each others language and genuinely believe in both the value of marketing and the necessity of responsible financial management. Thanks to Analytic Partners (The leader in commercial analytics) for sponsoring this series. More …
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We hear from CMO, Sofia Colluci about the impact of Molson Coors’ recently completed review of its marketing effectiveness principles, from Sofia Hernandez, Global Head of Business Marketing about TikTok’s distinct creative needs as an entertainment platform, and from David Chriswick, SVP Brand at Orangetheory about the challenges of standing out i…
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We're joined by Danielle Hawley, Head of Global Brand for Uber and Celia Garforth, Head of Strategy at the Special Group. We talk about the new work and the unlock that drove its original creation. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness program (MAE) for sponsoring this episode. More at MAE.academy.…
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Jonnie Cahill, CMO and Timothy Bodart CFO, of Heineken USA join me to talk about why their relationship works, how they got there, and advice they have for others. This series is sponsored by Analytic Partners (the leader in commercial analytics.) Learn more at www.analyticpartners.com/onstrategyDi CFO/CMO Series
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In this last episode in the series, we focus on mature brands (grown-ups) and how they manage for growth and shifts in their competitive landscape. We're joined by Smirnoff Vodka's Global SVP, Stephanie Jacoby, Domino's Pizza's SVP, Chief Brand Officer, Kate Trumbull, and Land O'Lakes SVP and CMO, Heather Malenshek. Thanks to Tracksuit (the afforda…
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"How did the world's greatest love story become known as a hate group?" That was the question the client posed. We've seen the Super Bowl spots. It's a strikingly honest $100m campaign designed to bring skeptics back to Jesus. It's had over 3 billion video views with 73% aided awareness in the U.S. I talk with the organization's CEO, Ken Calwell.…
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With $1.65 billion in revenue in 2023, YETI has built its business by allowing people to get out into the wild. But YETI’s wild is not the wild of extreme sports and caffeine-fueled energy. It’s a more quiet, reflective wild. An almost spiritual wild. And it's all done in-house. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for sp…
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With a brand platform of "Breaking the Rules for Good," Dave's could have gone purpose-first with its founder's backstory of incarceration. But now that Dave is no longer part of the business, a shift is occurring. Thanks to Tracksuit (affordable brand tracking for modern-day brands) for sponsoring this episode.…
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Gina teaches ethnography to MBA students at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. We talk about the importance of adding understanding to knowledge in business and life. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for supporting our show.Di Fergus O’Carroll
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Scale-Ups Liquid Death and Canva join us. One has been brand-first from the beginning, the other later using brand to expand into new audiences. While they come from different categories, they’ve a shared belief: an emphasis on earned and shared versus paid. And both create their campaigns internally. Thanks to Tracksuit (affordable brand tracking …
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A fantastic conversation this week. So much is changing in terms of streaming consolidation, content, branding and pricing. I'm joined by Michael Beach, CEO of Cross Screen Media in Washington DC. to discuss what exists today and what lies ahead. Thank to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for sponsoring this episode.…
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Start-Ups are the focus of this first episode. We discuss the degree to which marketing and brand are factors in creating growth at this early stage. And about the importance of partnerships and product/market fit. Guests are Kathryn Winokur of Hally Hair, Imme Ermgassen of Botivo drinks and Jessica Klimczak, formerly of Entain. Thanks to Tracksuit…
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In this final episode, we talk about Connections Planning from the media agency perspective. We're joined by Jon Gittings, International Head of Strategy at Wavemaker, LA, Eliza Kaplan , Exec. Dir. Global Strategy at OMD, NY and David Broad, Fmr. Marketing Strategy Director at Spotify. Thanks to WARC for sponsoring this three episode series.…
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In Ep#2, we talk about how connections planning is earning its seat at the table. We're joined by department heads Stephanie Ehui of TBWA Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, Jonathan Daly of Johannes Leonardo, NY, Annex88's Brandon Solis. Thanks to WARC for sponsoring this three episode series.Di Fergus O’Carroll
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Brian Brydon, SVP, Head of Comms Strategy for Publicis, Enda Conway, Head of Connections Strategy for BBDO, NY and Ben Nilsen, Head of Media Strategy for Droga5 NY, join me for Ep#1 to talk about the importance of Connections Planning in the ever increasing canvas of marketing strategy. Thanks to WARC for sponsoring this three episode series.…
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Is America truly lagging behind the rest of the world in its understanding and application of marketing effectiveness principles? We talk about what Mark wrote in his Marketing Week column that caused quite a stir. Thanks to the Master of Advertising Effectiveness (MAE) program for sponsoring our show.…
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A 2023 APG Gold award winner, the Replens brand shines a spotlight on the strategic importance of understanding human psychology in consumer research. We're joined by Kit Altin, Chief Strategy Officer at The Gate, London. Thanks to The Masters of Advertising Effectiveness Program for sponsoring this episode.…
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Our guests are from ADWEEK top agencies, Jeff McCrory, CSO, MischiefUSA, Lee Maicon, CSO, The Community and John Doyle, EVP Brand Strategy at Colle McVoy. We talk about whether strategy is adding value when so much is so unimpressive and about the need for the U.S. to establish universal effectiveness principles. Thanks to Tracksuit and WARC for sp…
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From “It Pays to Discover” to “Especially for Everyone,” Discover is banking on the democratization of specialness to attract a new set of customers. CSO, Jen Costello and Group Brand Strategy Director, Steph Berenson join me from TBWA/Chiat/Day Los Angeles.Di Fergus O’Carroll
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Our guests are Dan Hill, Global CSO, Wieden+Kennedy, Melle Hock, U.S. CSO, Edelman and Kim Einan, Global CSO for Starcom. We talk about the importance of truth and the dangers of strategy becoming too “distinct” a department. Thanks to WARC and Tracksuit for sponsoring this three episode series.Di Fergus O’Carroll
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David Gluckman has written a book about his years developing products and ideas for Diageo/IDV. Dozens of origin stories are in his book "That Shit Will Never Sell." He's a terrific story teller. He shares a few of them in this week's episode.Di Fergus O’Carroll
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Our guests are Tom Morton, Global CSO, R/GA, Bonnie Wan, Partner, Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby, and John Gibson, Managing Director and Head of Strategy at The Martin Agency. We talk fast v.s deep planning, the shape of new strategy, living with constant change and shape shifting for the next generation. Thanks to WARC and Tracksuit for sponsori…
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