Episodes

  • With Tristan Pineiro on reinventing Grindr - from hookup app to global community

    With Tristan Pineiro on reinventing Grindr - from hookup app to global community
    Jun 18 2025
    In this episode we're joined by Tristan Pineiro, marketing lead at Grindr, to hear how Grindr is evolving from its origins as a hookup app to become a powerful cultural platform. With the share price soaring an impressive 400% in just 24 months, Tristan breaks down the strategies driving this growth - from authentic community engagement to innovative campaigns that resonate far beyond the app. Plenty of insights here for marketers in all categories, plus we find out what's inside the big yellow Grindr bus and hear about Tristan’s surprisingly expensive collecting habit.

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    25 mins
  • With ITV's Jason Spencer and Callum Taylor on how to advertise on television for £500

    With ITV's Jason Spencer and Callum Taylor on how to advertise on television for £500
    May 12 2025
    We’re talking television advertising in this episode, joined by ITV’s Jason Spencer and Callum Taylor. In particular, we dive into all the ways they’re making TV advertising much more accessible - and significantly more affordable - than many CMOs might assume. Jason and Callum break down the innovations that are reshaping how brands of all sizes can approach television - from targeting capabilities and regional flexibility to 'pause ads' on ITVX and help for brands making their TV debuts. Whether you’re a startup wondering what TV can do for you or a seasoned CMO with decades of making commercials, this episode will challenge your assumptions and open your eyes to the new possibilities in TV advertising.

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    30 mins
  • With Torie Wilkinson on marketing dens, fresh air and Ambassadogs as the CMO of Lovat Parks

    With Torie Wilkinson on marketing dens, fresh air and Ambassadogs as the CMO of Lovat Parks
    Apr 12 2025

    Torie Wilkinson has gone from leading multi-million-pound banking campaigns to championing toasted marshmallows, muddy wellies, and the magic of slow living. As CMO of Lovat Parks - the UK’s first certified B Corp holiday park group - her world now revolves around digital detoxes, den-building, and countryside pub lunches, all woven into a brand story that encourages reconnection with nature.


    We spoke with Torie about the unique challenges faced by CMOs in fast-growing scale-ups, where the business often grows faster than the marketing budget.


    Torie shares how she’s building a brand that inspires people to switch off, get outside, and rediscover joy in life’s simple adventures. From scroll-stopping campaigns and Ambassadogs to the rise of meaningful travel, Torie proves that marketing can have both heart and impact.


    A must-listen for anyone stepping into the scale-up CMO role or looking to build a brand with a clear point at the centre.

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    28 mins
  • With John Beasley on marketing the disruptor brands Red Bull & Monster Energy

    With John Beasley on marketing the disruptor brands Red Bull & Monster Energy
    Mar 18 2025
    What’s the secret behind the marketing powerhouses of Red Bull and Monster Energy? In this episode, we dive deep with industry expert John Beasley to uncover the strategies that turned these brands into global disruptors. Hear the wild story of why John was stopped by the police while working for Virgin Atlantic, what it’s like to attend the legendary Red Bull College in Austria, and how a clear point at the centre is key to the success of these multi-billion-dollar giants. If you’re fascinated by bold branding and high-energy marketing, this episode is for you.

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    24 mins
  • With Jane Cunningham & Philippa Roberts on Marketing to Women and avoiding Brandsplaining

    With Jane Cunningham & Philippa Roberts on Marketing to Women and avoiding Brandsplaining
    Feb 20 2025
    In this episode, we dive into the world of female audiences—their buying behaviors and how marketing often gets it wrong when targeting women. Guiding us are Jane Cunningham and Philippa Roberts, authors of Brandsplaining: Why Marketing is Still Sexist and How to Fix It. With 20 years of expertise, they share key insights and practical advice on how CMOs can avoid 'brandsplaining' and communicate more effectively with women.

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    37 mins
  • With Josie Brown on how esports is transforming the marketing of major brands - Thank you, Honda!

    With Josie Brown on how esports is transforming the marketing of major brands - Thank you, Honda!
    Jan 15 2025
    Exploring the world of esports with Josie Brown, Head of Marketing for Team Liquid - one of the most iconic organisations in competitive gaming. Josie reveals how esports is transforming the marketing of major brands - Thank you, Honda! - and explains what every CMO should know about this dynamic space.

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    24 mins
  • With Marsha Goei, on how Breeze is challenging the dating industry by taking online dating offline

    With Marsha Goei, on how Breeze is challenging the dating industry by taking online dating offline
    Nov 16 2024

    When a bunch of students from Delft University of Technology hit on a new way to do online dating, they decided to test their idea on campus armed with printed paper profiles and a mobile phone. Having proven the concept they dropped out of university to build Breeze, a challenger dating brand. Since then, Breeze has facilitated over 250,000 dates and is gearing up for a big expansion into the UK in 2024.


    In this episode, co-founder Marsha Goei shares the story behind Breeze's rapid rise, offering insights into launching a business, tackling early-stage marketing challenges, and navigating the dynamic world of online dating.


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    32 mins
  • With Stephen Taylor on how to become a multi-category CMO

    With Stephen Taylor on how to become a multi-category CMO
    Oct 23 2024
    How do you become a CMO? What skills does the modern CMO need? What should you do in the first 100 days? How has the role changed as technology has developed? And how do you become that rare thing - the multi-category CMO? If anyone should know the answers, it's Stephen Taylor. Stephen started his career in the world of FMCG, with Gillette and Procter & Gamble, before rising to CMO for Samsung, PayPal, Nokia Phones and Pizza Express. Thanks to Stephen for sharing his insights and anecdotes along with some good advice for aspiring marketers looking to take on the CMO role themselves.

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    43 mins
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