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Christian Dadson is Marketing Director, UK at Turo - the Airbnb for car rental (my words, not theirs!). Christian came on the show to tell the story of how a tube ad featuring logos of their competitors came into the world. In this episode we discuss: Why simple works – Turo kept its Tube ad super simple and had marketing experts scratching their headOnline feeds offline – How Trustpilot data from search helped influence the ad creativeReacting to the market can be great marketing – How Turo reacted to Zipcar’s exit and turned it into a viral campaign.Talk to your customers – Why Turo stopped pushing the peer-to-peer car hire and changed everything.Managing both sides – how two-sided marketplaces can be demanding for marketing teams… but ultimately help achieve success.Christian's career lesson – never compromise on hiring (and why AI isn’t the answer to making hiring better)Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here.

Sarah is the Global Planning Partner for adam&eve\TBWA and Dan is the Brand & Marketing Director for Currys. James Hayhurst, Founder of the Magic Sauce Course brought them together to discuss how you get the best from the agency x client relationship. This is the first episode of Season 7 and we've got some gold coming your way. Make sure you subscribe. In this episode we discuss Don’t kill baby turtles: why great creative ideas get pecked to death by feedback, sign-offs and “just one little change”.Good relationships aren’t cosy: how trust, honest disagreement and a willingness to feel uncomfortable help clients and agencies make better work.Do the strategy before the brief: define the problem, make real choices and stop asking creatives to work out what your business should be doing.From good to gloriously weird: how Currys’ “Beyond Techspectations” campaign came together—and why Dan nearly pulled the plug on it.Measuring success: why Currys MMM approach is unusual and discussing why the true measure of a campaign’s success is effectiveness.Hot takes: Stop whinging, competitor analysis and marketers being more worried about marketers than the market.Link in the show notes... Magic Sauce Course How Not To Plan – 66 ways to screw it up by Sarah Carter and Les Binet Currys ‘Beyond Techspectations’ TV ads Mark Ritson’s MiniMBA Programme Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everything discussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here.

Noam is a marketing leader who has grown brands like Marmite, Pot Noodle, Andrex and Huggies. In this episode we discuss: The need for caring leadersManaging a brand during a warCategory expansion for heritage brandsWorking with Paddington BearEvolving iconic brandsDistinctive brand assets and early crowdsourcing of contentDoing well by doing good - a case study from AndrexNoam Buchalter Noam helps turn around and accelerate established brands leveraging his 24+ years experience as a Marketing leader, from Unilever UK Local Jewels like Marmite and Pot Noodle, to $1bn international brands like Andrex and Huggies at Kimberly Clark EMEA. He has experience in consultancy and PE owned businesses and takes a holistic, pragmatic and commercial approach to managing brands. With specialisms in Brand Strategy, Innovation and Shared Value (Sustainability & Social Impact), Noam delivers results through a care for performance leadership style that builds Marketing teams who are motivated, skilled and resilient. Find Noam on LinkedIn Strategy Sessions Host - Andi Jarvis This is the last episode of Season 6 and it's been a hell of a ride! I've loved meeting some amazing people this season and I hope you've enjoyed it too. I'll be back in September with a new Season. Until then, enjoy the summer! If you have any questions or want to talk about anything that was discussed in the show, the best place to get me is on LinkedIn or Instagram. Make sure you subscribe to get the podcast directly or sign up for it here to have it emailed when it's released. If you enjoyed the show, please give it a 5* rating. Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everything discussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here: https://eximomarketingstrategy.com/care-for-performance-leadership-with-noam-buchalter-strategy-sessions-podcast/

JP Castlin is an internationally recognised authority on strategy, a writer and keynote speaker. In this episode we discuss: Why the world is complex not orderedWhy the strategy process is flawedComplexity science and it’s practical applicationWhat most of the great strategic thinkers got wrong (think: Porter, Mintzberg, Rumelt, Drucker, Taylor, Martin… everyone!)Find JP on LinkedIn Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here. You'll also find Andi on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Colleen Babcock is Head of Partner Marketing at Rightmove, one of the UK’s most trusted and best‑loved brands. In this episode we discuss: Learning that personal development isn’t selfishRe-branding and differentiation as the market leaderEvolving Rightmove’s income streamsEnsuring people remain central to the brandWhy emotion matters in b2b marketingWhy customer complaints are like a big dogMarketing Lessons from theatreThe importance of ‘Interactive WTFs’Colleen Babcock Colleen Babcock leads the B2B marketing teams helping agents and developers grow through smarter, more effective marketing. With over 20 years in the property industry and more than a decade at a FTSE 100 brand, she combines a love of storytelling with a sharp strategic lens and a strong belief that even B2B marketing is always personal. She’s known for building high‑performing teams, using data to guide decisions and turning brand strategy into commercial action - without losing the human touch (or her trademark energy). Alongside her leadership role, Colleen is a national media spokesperson on the housing and rental market, regularly appearing on Sky News, LBC and the BBC to make Rightmove’s insights clear, useful and never boring.. Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here: https://eximomarketingstrategy.com/interactive-wtf-with-colleen-babcock-strategy-sessions-podcast/

Shantanu Srivastava is a global marketing and innovation leader whose career spans leadership roles across Twinnings, Danone, Sanofi, and Reckitt. In this episode we discuss: The risks and benefits of evolving a brandCustomer led innovationMaking innovation work inside a companyHow challenger brands see innovation v mega brandsInnovating inside a start upHumans v AI in researchFull show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here.

Mike works in strategy at Made Brave, one of Scotland’s finest agencies. He talks about how marketing can make a real difference to people’s lives. In this episode we discuss: Career advice to your younger selfWorking with brave brandsChanging perceptions of T1DWorking with a sales led organisationBrand v community ownership of campaignsHow to get great work from your agencyStrategy as part of the sales processFull show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here. If you enjoyed the show, please give it a 5* rating or share it with a friend.

00:00 - Early career and trusting the process13:48 - Introduction16:52 - Launching Real Madrid TV22:00 - Online abuse39:22 - Using social media positively 52:10 - Quick fire football questions1:02:45 - Recommendations and wrap up Alison Bender is an award-winning football presenter, reporter, podcaster, author and producer who has worked for Sky News, Sky Sports News, ITV, BBC and ESPN. In this episode we discuss: Early careerOnline abuseUsing social media positively to build a careerQuick fire football questionsWho’s going to win the Premier LeagueOne Question One Question is a start up I’m building (that’s me, Andi Jarvis). If you hear this episode before Tuesday 10 March, you can vote for me in a start up competition and I might win £50,000 to help build it. Just visit this page on the Belfast Telegraph website, scroll down until you see One Question, click it, then click next and you’ve voted! No registration required.   Show Notes and Transcript Full show notes, including a transcription and links to everything discussed can be found here.

00:00 - Mental health in marketing 15:15 - Introduction 16:30 - David's career background at Unilever 18:30 - Dollar Shave Club 40:37 - Who Gives A Crap 54:55 - Lynx 1:04:15 - Recommendations and wrap up

Will Poskett is an award-winning strategist, the founder of Defiant and previously of Wieden & Kennedy, Droga5 and Saatchis. Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everything discussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here. In this episode we discuss: The art of strategy Beavertown and how you help a craft beer brand go mainstream Is testing useful for strategists?How brand can unify an organisation What’s the future for agencies?Why agencies don’t charge for strategy Why direct mail is ace Building leads for SMEs on LinkedIn and Substack Will Poskett   Will Poskett is an award-winning strategist and the founder of Defiant. He has advised some of the world’s most famous brands (Clipper Teas, Heineken & Coca Cola) and worked at the world’s most awarded agencies. In 2014 he was awarded the first ever Grand Prix at the YouTube Effectiveness Awards for his work on Mattessons and gaming. Find Will on LinkedIn or Substack. Andi Jarvis - Strategy Sessions Host If you have any questions or want to talk about anything that was discussed in the show, the best place to get me is on LinkedIn or Instagram. Make sure you subscribe to get the podcast directly or sign up for it here to have it emailed when it's released. If you enjoyed the show, please give it a 5* rating.

Lianre is CEO at The Marketing Academy Foundation (TMAF) and an award-winning digital marketer. She is in conversation with Andi Jarvis In this episode we discuss: Follow your instinctsWhy TMAF is important for the marketing industryWhat the opportunity is for TMAF and why they’re rebrandingWhy 5 year plans don’t workHow Lianre engages with her stakeholdersUsing communities in marketingWhat Lianre and Seth Godin have in commonRecommendations Sarah Shimmons on the Strategy Sessions Seth Godin on the Strategy SessionsLearn Like a Lobster by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everything discussed and contact details can be found on the episode page here: https://eximomarketingstrategy.com/follow-your-instincts-with-lianre-robinson-strategy-sessions-podcast/

Tarek Sioufi is Grey’s Chief Strategy Officer. He has led brand strategy for adidas, The Financial Times, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, Netflix, Cadbury and Coca-Cola. In this episode we discuss: The power of imaginationWhy strategy is simpleDo ideas just ‘find’ strategistsAre strategists the smartest people in the roomThree modes of thought for devising a brilliant strategyThe most debated Christmas ad of all timeThe UK’s super bowlPromoting Iceland – the country, not the supermarketTaking on Google for Iceland (and Sweden)Stella’s new campaignTarek Sioufi   Tarek is a multi-award winning strategist with over 20 years of industry experience. He has held senior roles at some of the world’s most entrepreneurial and creatively awarded agencies including: Media.Monks, Wieden+Kennedy, The Brooklyn Brothers, Fallon and Sid Lee. He joined Grey in 2023 as Chief Strategy Officer and leads some of the agencies key accounts including, Etihad, Sky Bet, Haleon and Vodafone Ireland. Tarek’s work has been celebrated both for its creativity and effectiveness by Cannes Lions, The Effies, D&AD and Contagious Pioneers. And in 2022, Tarek was recognised by Campaign Magazine for outstanding contributions to the industry in their 40 over 40 category and by BIMA (The British Interactive Media Association) as one of the nation’s top strategists and consultants. Find Tarek on LinkedIn Show Notes Full show notes, including a transcription andlinks to everything discussed can be found here.

Joe Rampley is the Creative Brand Manager at Forest, London’s homegrown ebike company. He joins the show to talk about their new campaign. In this episode we discuss: Why perfection is overratedThe insight behind Forest’s new campaignWhy they rebrandedHow ad placement is as equally important as creativeHow you measure success when building a brandWhy Ritson’s Mini MBA is worth the money Full show notes, including a transcript, links to everythingdiscussed and contact details can be found on the episode page. Joe Rampley Joe leads Forest’s Creative Team, shaping the brand’s voice across everything from campaigns to positioning. He began his career as a freelance designer and illustrator, always with a keen interest in cycling culture. After a design internship with Deliveroo, he moved in-house and now serves as guardian of the Forest brand, overseeing all things creative for Forest. Find Joe on LinkedIn

Tim Donald is the Creative Director at Sneak, the cult energy brand known for its disruptive campaigns, chaotic storytelling, and fiercely loyal fanbase. In this episode we discuss: Why you shouldn’t chase seniorityBuilding from DTC to retailThe power of design for SneakSatanic cults for marketing activationsBuilding a brand around gaming cultureFinding the sweet spot between nerd culture and popular cultureThe creative pressure to stay true to the brand heritageThe impact of price promotion on brandBuilding communities for marketing while not “selling out” Full show notes, including contact details and a transcript can be found here on the show page.

Paul Makaya is the Founder and CEO of Bergast House, one of Zimbabwe’s most progressive integrated advertising agencies, that produces work that fuses insight, design, and purpose to drive both business growth and cultural impact. In this episode we discuss: Being authentically yourselfClients using AIRadio being the dominant media platform across AfricaShooting for greatnessWhy diverse teams perform better Talk To Your Customers Research I'm running a survey at the moment to find out how frequently marketers speak to customers and what they learn if/when they do. All the details and the survey are on this page. A full transcription, contact details and enhanced show notes can be found here: https://eximomarketingstrategy.com/never-average-with-paul-makaya-strategy-sessions-podcast/