Traditional (or established) media is having somewhat of a resurgence, the pendulum is certainly swinging to a more balanced view. We have the likes of Nils Leonard celebrating the power of OOH, Mark Ritson telling us that if we allocate 11% of our marketing budget to radio advertising, the entire campaign’s effectiveness will double and Peter Field releasing Why TV is at the heart of effectiveness and NeuroInsight showing that a 30-second cinema ad had 1.75 times more chance of having its...

Taking a look back at the top marketing moments in April 2024 ,this episode provides a roundup of notable marketing campaigns, news and trends t discusses Weetabix's new brand campaign aimed at reclaiming market share, Burger King's 70th-anniversary celebrations, the Cairn Homes sponsorship of community games, McDonald's innovative smelling billboards in the Netherlands, a critique of B2B marketing strategies, the success of the Wild Atlantic Way tourism campaign, the complexity of fake...

Today’s episode is live from Whelans in Dublin at the IAPI Cannes Young Lions competition showcase. The Young Lions competition gives the next generation of industry superstars the chance to prove themselves answering a charity brief under intense pressure. It is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate & support young creative talent in Ireland. I was delighted to go along to the winners showcase and chat to some of the amazing creative teams that participated and won. We need to celebrate...

Today’s guest is the fascinating Ellie Norman, Chief Communications Officer at Manchester United. This is a wonderful story of embracing challenges, from diving into the marketing world without prior experience to leading innovative branding strategies at big brands. Ellie has worked for Honda, which must have been a dream job for someone who grew up loving motorised vehicles and Ellie certainly made the most of it as you will hear. Ellie totally changed direction going to Virgin Media and...

The Mindless Marketers is a new segment with the Sleeping Barber podcast. So today Vassilis Douros and Marc Binkley join me in a humorous exploration of some of todays hottest marketing topics with inspiration from the wonderful work of Tom Fishburne Founder and CEO of Marketoonist. We show and explain a selection of cartoons that we like and then debate topics like changes in marketing roles, the relevance of chief marketing officer (CMO) positions, and the efficiency of different marketing...

In February Walter T Geer posted that he was going to shut down his social media and “use it to amplify the voices of Black women that needed a mega phone” Walter commented that Historically Black women “have CONSISTENTLY been called upon to help solve the worlds problems. It wasn’t too long ago that leaders and companies called upon and hired many of these women, to save their companies by addressing their diversity issues. Now only a few years later, many of those same leaders and companies...

Dr. Grace Kite is Founder and CEO of Magic Numbers and Magic Works Training. Her career is distinguished by a blend of academic excellence and practical expertise, making her a sought-after advisor and speaker on topics related to marketing effectiveness and ROI. Dr. Kite's contributions to the field are characterised by her ability to blend detailed econometric analysis with clear, actionable insights, helping businesses to optimise their marketing strategies in alignment with economic...

This episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing' covers the top marketing stories and campaigns from March 2024, including Heinz's ketchup insurance in the UAE, the LinkedIn-Edelman B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report, and how AI is influencing the creative process. The episode also discusses innovative campaigns from brands like Paddy Power, Kahluah, and Under Armour's AI-generated sports commercial. Additionally, it addresses TikTok's potential ban in the US and Starbucks' restructuring of...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing', Conor Byrne hosts a B2B Marketing panel discussion with Tara O'Sullivan CMO of Zevo Health, Caroline Kelly VP of Marketing at Johnson Hanna, and Seamus Moore CMO of Atlas. The discussion aims to delve deep into the evolving world of B2B marketing and answers the question why is B2B marketing so boring. The discussion looks at what is going wrong and what is going right in B2B Marketing, the need for it to have a more human-centric approach...

Chief Revenue Officer of Calendly,Jessica Gilmartin, is today's guest on That's What I Call Marketing. Today we cover so much in a fascinating and fun conversation that is a great insight for not just marketers but for sales people too. We discuss the ways Jessica found support and mentorship on her pretty unconventional career journey, we talk about the importance of finding passion, maintaining intellectual curiosity, and the constant evolution of marketing as a discipline. We go deep on...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing,' I get to interview Tom Roach. Tom is a highly respected figure in the marketing world, renowned for his fascinating career, insightful publications, and significant contributions to marketing thought leadership. Tom is unquestionably one of the greats when it comes to effectiveness, he has been the author of a phenomenal amount of effectiveness papers and so certainly knows what good looks like. Today we chat about that, how that journey came...

Newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of Dentsu Ian McGrath took time out before starting his new job to reflect on his career to date and his perspective on the world of marketing. Ian has lots of thoughts to share, as you will find out, coming from his years of experience working and running top media agencies in Ireland as well as running global media for the brand Poker Stars for the past two years.  During todays conversation we talk about Ians love of spreadsheets, the role agencies...

Prof. Karen Nelson-Field, the leading authority in the area of attention, joined That’s What I Call Marketing to record Live Vol.2. The episode covers various aspects of marketing, particularly in relation to attention, media, and the digital advertising industry and concludes with an audience Q&A. Host Conor Byrne and Karen discuss the differences between traditional and digital media and the significance of understanding user behaviour to make effective marketing decisions. Karen...

Today’s guest is Mark Sandys, Chief Innovation Officer at Diageo. The conversation covers so many aspects of marketing that Mark has seen throughout his career. We talk about Mark's entry into Diageo as a graduate trainee in 1997 to his rise within the company to his current role. Mark shares his views on the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and how that helped progress his career in a bit of a sliding doors moment. We talk about the evolution of his marketing philosophy and...

Panel: Kerri Martin is CMO of Goosebumps Brand Advisors and previously held senior roles at Melt, BBDO, VW, BMW and Harley Davidson. Dave Horton and Matthew Woodhams-Roberts, are ECDs and partners of Special Group US and the creative team behind this years Uber Eats Ad. So here we go, a deep dive into the Super Bowl ads of 2024 with a panel of experts. Kerri Martin is CMO of Goosebumps Brand Advisors and previously has held senior roles at Melt, BBDO, VW, BMW and Harley Davidson. Dave...

Attending Pendulum Summit 2024 host Conor Byrne got to meet and speak to 6 of the amazing speakers. This episode is made up of 6 short interviews and is less about marketing and more about inspiring stories and from some truly incredible people. The Pendulum Summit, believes in the power of impactful moments that create lasting change. The summit creates a ripple effect that drives the change the world needs. These short stories will hopefully inspire you. 3:10 - Dr. Zoe Wimshurst, Sports...

When Michael Corcoran, the former head of social at Ryanair, left his role in 2023 it sent shocks through marketing circles. Guillaume Huin, the head of social media at McDonald’s wrote: “You and your team have redefined the industry you were in and opened new horizons for every social team across the world". So what happened, well Michael asked That's What I Call Marketing to help launch his new agency, Frankly, by recording an episode in front of a live audience so he could share his story....

Just days before Margaret formally announced she was to leave her role as CMO at Siegel & Gale she joined That's What I Call Marketing live from New York and gave a Masterclass in Simplicity. Margaret been acclaimed as the unofficial ambassador of Ireland, been honored by many Irish organizations, including Douglas Hyde's Foundation, Irish Voice Women of Influence, and Top 100 Irish Americans in Business in the United States. When it comes to marketing she is equally honored, noted as a...

In this episode of 'That's What I Call Marketing', we have a deep dive into AI's impact on the marketing landscape with respected digital marketer and AI expert, Maryrose, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Maryrose shares her journey with digital marketing from its beginning stages, discusses the role and benefits of AI, addresses concerns around data security and diversity in AI tool development, and offers valuable advice on how marketers can embrace AI responsibly. She...

Season 3 kicks off with the fantastic Dom Dwight of Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate. You may know Bettys and Taylors for their brand Yorkshire Tea and during his 15-year career Dom Dwight has seen Yorkshire Tea reach the number one spot for market share. In 2022, the brand claimed a 33.7% share of market. The ‘Everything’s Done Proper’ platform has been a driving force in the brand’s success since 2017. The long-term campaign continues to resonate with audiences, thanks in part to its use...

The never before told story behind the making of the iconic Guinness Christmas Ad. Tom Kinsella, Damian Devaney, Mark Nutley and Pat Hamill who were part of the team client and agency side that made this ad join That's What I Call Marketing to talk about creating what has become one of the greatest Christmas Ads of all time. We discuss the development process, challenges encountered, and the enduring success of the ad after its release. The conversation highlights the power of creativity, the...

As we come to the end of the year, here comes the reflection episode. But this one is a bit different, as it is a coming together of some amazing marketing podcasters. So today the episode is with Elena Hengel from the Marketing Architects Podcast, Marc Binkley and Vasilis Douros of the Sleeping Barber Podcast. Reflecting on hundreds of hours of interviews and research we share what we thought were some of the big themes in 2023some of our favourite campaigns from the US, Canada and Europe...

Christmas and marketing all wrapped up in one perfect episode. Emer McCarthy Senior Brand Manager at Diageo and Paul Mallon Head of Special Ops at Lucky Generals join host Conor Byrne to chat through the top Christmas ads of 2023, their all time favourites and their marketing highlights of 2023. John Lewis, Amazon, Asda, Morrison's, Yorkshire tea, Bank of Ireland, Co-op, Rockshore, Marks and Spencers, Guinness, Dunne Stores, Charlie's Bar, Hermes, Lego, Waitrose, Tayto, Epic Museum, Irish...

Karen Martin CEO of BBH London and Dublin joins to talk about how she is continuing to build the legacy at BBH through creativity and kindness.  Karen started her marketing career at McConnells in Dublin before heading off to Australia where she worked in renowned agencies BMF and HOST. Karen has been instrumental in steering BBH London to continue to produce groundbreaking work for a diverse range of clients. Karens s commitment to creative excellence and strategic insight has ensured that...