Here's the second of our new Byte-Size episodes! These are little natters between our team at Shaped By, on...well, anything really. Mostly related to creativity in B2B, But maybe the odd one about cake or something.

In this one, hosts Nick Farrar, Founder and CEO, and Alex Waite, Marketing Director at Shaped By, dissect key insights from the Bring Your Own Bold (BYOB) Virtual Summit. Themes include the importance of authentic and bold branding in the B2B sector, strategies to stand out in competitive markets, and the resurgence of brand investment. They also discuss the pivotal role of AI in business, touching on both the opportunities and challenges it presents.

00:00 Introduction to the podcast
00:14 Reflecting on the BYOB Virtual Summit
01:37 Defining and Embracing Boldness
03:13 The Importance of Authenticity and Differentiation
07:18 Key Themes from the Summit
09:22 The Renaissance of Brand Focus
13:43 Aligning Brand with Audience Values
15:13 Unexpected Insights from CMOs and CFOs
16:46 Bridging the Gap: Marketing and Finance Collaboration
19:57 AI in Business: Opportunities and Challenges
22:27 The Future of AI: Navigating Rapid Changes
24:41 The Strategic Importance of Brand
26:35 Female Leadership in a Male-Dominated World
28:32 Conclusion and Where to Watch More

Check out all the sessions from Bring Your Own Bold here: https://shaped-by.com/byob-event/

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