#24: How Brands Grow (with Jenni Romaniuk, Research Professor at Ehrenberg-Bass Institute)
World's Greatest Business Thinkers
Release Date: 04/10/2025
World's Greatest Business Thinkers
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Short Summary: What if your company could change the world and deliver exceptional profits? In this episode of World’s Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague speaks with Douglas Lamont, CEO of Tony’s Chocolonely, about how purpose-led leadership can drive both impact and growth. Drawing from his journey leading Innocent Drinks and now Tony’s global mission to end exploitation in the chocolate industry, Douglas reveals how transparency, ethical sourcing, and long-term thinking create lasting value. Listeners will learn practical strategies for scaling a mission-driven business,...
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Today I’m joined by Scott Anthony, Senior Advisor at Innosight and Professor at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, for a thought provoking discussion on how epic disruptions shape industries and societies.
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Today I’m joined by Roger Martin, named the world’s #1 management thinker by Thinkers50, for an invaluable discussion on how to achieve superior management effectiveness.
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Today I’m joined by Philip Kotler, distinguished marketing author, consultant and professor, for an invaluable discussion on how to solve today’s wicked problems.
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Today I’m joined by Vikram Mansharamani, Global Generalist and Trend-Watcher, for a fascinating discussion on how to anticipate the future, manage risk, and spot opportunities.
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Today I’m joined by Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist Creator and Keynote Speaker, for a fascinating discussion on the power of humour in business and marketing.
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Today I’m joined by Dan Davies, Author and Former Economist, for a fascinating discussion on how systems, algorithms and AI are changing the world around us.
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Today I’m joined by Kirstin Ferguson, Author and Leadership Expert, for a fascinating discussion on how to see what others miss.
info_outlineToday I’m joined by Jenni Romaniuk, Research Professor at Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, for a hugely valuable discussion around evidence-based marketing and insights.
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