Episodes
In this episode, Stylus speaks to Rex Woodbury, principal at Index Ventures, and Julia Errens, Editor of Pop Culture & Media at Stylus, about the reinvention of social media in the post-pandemic era.
Published 07/20/21
In this episode, Stylus talks to James Cridland, editor of Podnews, about the current and future state of podcasting: how the pandemic has changed listening behaviours, what brands need to know about getting into podcasting, future trends in audio, and much more.
Published 06/29/21
In this episode, Stylus speaks with Matt Muir, communications consultant and creator of Web Curios (a weekly newsletter that spotlights the most interesting stuff online), to discuss how brands and creatives can take inspiration from internet culture for their own work. 
Published 06/17/21
In this episode, Christian Ward, Head of Multimedia Strategy at Stylus, discusses one of the biggest issues of our time: how to make sense of the world when news, journalism and communication in general has become toxic and divisive. With Lindsey Wehking, Associate Director of Strategy at Nonfiction.
Published 06/08/21
In this episode, Stylus US Editor Emilia Morano-Williams discusses how marketers can evolve their engagement with Latinx communities, and what brands need to know about today’s young Latinx consumers. With Ana Flores, founder of We All Grow Latina, a network of young Latina creators and entrepreneurs.
Published 06/02/21
In this episode, Christian Ward, Head of Multimedia Strategy at Stylus, discusses how conflict can be a good thing for your business. With Ian Leslie – journalist and author of  Conflicted: Why Arguments Are Tearing Us Apart And How They Can Bring Us Together; and Estella Shardlow – Senior Editor of Consumer Lifestyle, Stylus.
Published 05/25/21
In this episode, Christian Ward, head of Multimedia Strategy at Stylus, talks to Zoe Scaman, founder of Bodacious, about adapting to the pace of change as a brand. When technology, media and culture move so fast, how do you actually grab the opportunities out there and make tangible use of them?
Published 05/18/21
In this episode, Christian Ward, head of multimedia strategy at Stylus, talks to Jaime Schmidt, founder of deodorant and personal care brand Schmidt’s Naturals, about turning passions into businesses, and the skills and strategies that brand founders need to know.
Published 05/11/21
This episode features five brilliant thought-leaders – Michael Miraflor, Josh Constine, Jarrod Dicker, Cherie Hu, and Sam Freedman – answering the question: what’s a consumer problem or challenge that you don’t think has been solved yet? What their answers reveal are consumer pain points that need to be addressed – essentially, unlocking new markets and roadmaps for brand growth. With additional comment from Stylus analysts.
Published 05/04/21
In this episode, Christian Ward, head of Brand Engagement & Multimedia Strategy at Stylus, explores the business of wellbeing. What new opportunities for consumers and brands are emerging in the post-pandemic fitness and wellness space? With Rick Stollmeyer, co-founder of Mindbody, and Estella Shardlow, senior editor of Consumer Lifestyle – Stylus.
Published 04/13/21
In this episode, Stylus US Editor Emilia Morano-Williams discusses the state of post-Covid travel – what kinds of experiences will consumers want as vacationing returns to the agenda? With Jimmy Carroll, co-founder of Pelorus, and Mandy Saven, Director of Consumer Lifestyle at Stylus.
Published 04/06/21
In this episode, Stylus US Editor Emilia Morano-Williams discusses how sexual wellness is becoming a booming industry, and the opportunities it offers for beauty brands in particular. With Sam Freedman, co-founder and CEO of Curate Beauty, and Lisa Payne, Senior Editor of Beauty at Stylus.
Published 03/30/21
In this episode, Christian Ward, head of Brand Engagement & Multimedia Strategy at Stylus is joined by Robby Yung, chief executive of Animoca and Stephen Graves, UK managing editor of Decrypt Media, to discuss NFTs, or non-fungible tokens: what are they, why are they taking off right now, and what can brands do with them?
Published 03/23/21
In this episode, Stylus US Editor Emilia Morano-Williams discusses how the pandemic has affected consumers’ sex lives. With Liz Klinger, co-founder and CEO of sex tech company Lioness, and Elspeth Taylor, Consumer Attitudes & Technology Assistant Editor at Stylus.
Published 03/16/21
In this episode, Stylus’ US editor Emilia Morano-Williams discusses gut health, and learns why consumers are clamouring for products and advice on supporting their microbiomes. With Lisa & Alana Macfarlane – founders of The Gut Stuff, and Laura Swain – Food & Beverage editor at Stylus. 
Published 03/09/21
In this episode, Emilia Morano-Williams, Stylus’ US editor, explores the psychology of fun: how can brands help consumers seek happiness in these troubled times? Joining her to discuss this are Dr Travis Oh, assistant professor of Marketing at Yeshiva University, and Elspeth Taylor, Consumer Attitudes & Technology assistant editor at Stylus.
Published 03/02/21
With the fashion industry in disarray, fashion education is undergoing a radical makeover. In this episode, Christian Ward discusses this transformation with Shanu Walpita, lecturer in Fashion Communication & Innovation at the London College of Fashion, Keanan Duffty, associate professor of Fashion at The New School in New York, and Emily Gordon-Smith, director of Consumer Product at Stylus. 
Published 02/09/21
In this episode, Christian Ward discusses the Super Bowl and the past, present and future of Super Bowl advertising. Joining him to discuss this is Tim Nudd, editor in chief of Muse by Clio, which is part of the Clio Awards (the annual advertising awards programme).
Published 02/02/21
In this episode, Christian Ward is joined by Fiona Atzler, Senior Director at global strategy and innovation consultancy Egg Strategy, to discuss how brands and businesses can navigate complexity in the year ahead by understanding – and acting on – fundamental consumer needs.
Published 01/26/21
In this episode, Christian Ward is joined by Jarrod Dicker, VP of commercial technology and development at the Washington Post, to discuss the current and future state of media, journalism and publishing.
Published 01/19/21
In this episode, Christian Ward is joined by Alison Darcy, founder and CEO of Woebot, to discuss how our mental health needs are increasingly being served by artificially intelligent bots.
Published 01/12/21
In this episode, Christian Ward is joined by Trinny Woodall – beauty entrepreneur and Insta-influencer, and previously one half of fashion makeover team Trinny & Susannah – to discuss how the beauty industry is taking on the challenge of de-stressing consumers.
Published 12/15/20
In this episode, Christian Ward is joined by Hasna Kourda, founder of 'digital wardrobe' app Save Your Wardrobe, and Katie Baron, director of Consumer Engagement at Stylus, to discuss Gen Z fashion and retail trends – specifically the use of new tech tools that encourage more conscious consumerism. 
Published 12/08/20
In this episode, Christian Ward is joined by designer Thomas Heatherwick and Stylus’s senior editor of Product Design Dewi Pinatih to discuss the power of biophilia – how nature can contribute to better workplaces, buildings and cities. 
Published 11/17/20
The fashion industry is in a state of flux, but new digitally driven innovations are pushing it forward. In this episode, Christian Ward talks to Ben Demiri, co-founder and CEO of PlatformE (https://platforme.com/) , and Saisangeeth Daswani, head of Advisory – Fashion, Beauty & APAC at Stylus, about how made-to-order technology is shaking things up.
Published 11/10/20