In Clear Focus: Sustainable Advertising with Matt Bourn and Sebastian Munden
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Matt Bourn and Sebastian Munden, authors of the new book, "," share insights on how agencies and brands can transition to more sustainable practices. Starting with a five-point action plan, our conversation also explores the role of strategy and research in developing sustainable advertising, and how agencies can evaluate partners' sustainability efforts. Listeners save 25 percent when ordering directly from KoganPage.com - use code BIGEYE25 at checkout.
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In Clear Focus: The Marketers Guide To Creative Production
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Our guest this week is Jillian Gibbs, founder and CEO of . Jillian discusses the changing landscape of video production and shares insights from her new book, "The Marketer's Guide to Creative Production." Addressing how brands can improve their content creation processes and implement more sustainable techniques, we also discuss the first Production Ready Masterclass, which provides marketers with practical, hands-on learning experiences.
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In Clear Focus: Reimagining Sampling with Jack Shannon
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Our guest this week is Jack Shannon, co-founder and CEO of , a platform reimagining sampling for consumer packaged goods brands. Jack shares the platform's evolution and explains how Recess connects brands with experiential marketing events across a broad range of venues, driving targeted and measurable activations. We dive into Recess's targeting capabilities, integration with retail media networks, and new features that can enhance brands' marketing with retailer data.
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In Clear Focus: The Barbie Movie Special
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Olivia Scott and guests explore the Barbie movie's enduring impact, discussing its marketing strategies, brand collaborations, and cultural significance. Olivia, a UCF student interning with Bigeye's strategy team, discusses the film's exploration of femininity, empowerment, and brand collaborations. Bigeye team members Sandra Marshall, Rhett Withey, and Savannah Santiago weigh in on creative marketing, the success of brand collaborations, and Barbie's appeal across generations.
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In Clear Focus: E-Commerce Growth Strategy with Kunle Campbell
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Kunle Campbell is the author of the Bigeye Book Club selection for March, "," and co-founder of Octillion Capital Partners, a digital-first house of “good-for-you” CPG brands. Kunle discusses first principles in e-commerce, the significance of customer-centric strategies, and integrating customer feedback for improved online experiences. We also examine how to build online communities and enhance customer retention. Save 25% with promo code BIGEYE25.
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In Clear Focus: Cognitive AI with Peter Voss
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: AI pioneer Peter Voss discusses the evolution from "narrow AI" tools such as ChatGPT towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Sharing his journey from engineer to AI innovator, Peter explains how his company, , has developed a "chatbot with a brain." Hear how its cognitive AI, with advanced understanding and memory, revolutionizes customer service with hyper-personalized interactions. We also discuss potential use cases for personalizing advertising and marketing.
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In Clear Focus: Regenerative Futures with Gabby Morris
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Gabby Morris is an award-winning designer whose work inspires change. Currently the Regenerative Futures lecturer at Glasgow School of Art, Gabby describes , including an immersive experience called "Dish the Dirt" and her Kickstarter "Grounded Wisdom," a tarot-inspired card deck. Reflecting on her experiences, Gabby underscores the need for educational approaches that cultivate optimism, creativity, and systemic thinking for regenerative futures.
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In Clear Focus: Subscription As A Performance Channel with Gina Perrelli
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Our guest is Gina Perrelli, a retention marketing expert and the co-founder of , a subscription app for Shopify brands. Gina explains why she views subscriptions as a performance channel and how Stay's platform can help DTC marketers optimize their programs. Gina discusses changing customer expectations and the potential for subscription models across various product categories, highlighting the importance of testing and customer feedback in refining retention strategies.
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In Clear Focus: Sustainable Marketing with Paul Randle and Alexis Eyre
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: This week's guests, Paul Randle and Alexis Eyre, discuss their book, "Sustainable Marketing: The Industry's Role in a Sustainable Future." They explain why it's imperative for marketers to shift from a focus on revenues toward balancing commercial, societal, and environmental goals. The authors also describe how their framework, the Sustainable Marketing Compass, can help brands and agencies in their transition. Save 25% off "" with code BIGEYE25 at checkout.
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In Clear Focus: Digital Marketing Strategy with Ashley Stanford
In Clear Focus
IN CLEAR FOCUS: Ashley Stanford is EVP at digital ticketing solution and the Co-Founder of , an incentive-based social sharing platform. Our conversation reflects Ashley's 15-year career in digital marketing strategy. We discuss what being selected for the NBCUniversal Sports Tech Accelerator Program meant for Ice Cream Social's development, secrets of successful Influencer marketing campaigns, and tips for attributing results from online and offline activations.
info_outlineIn Clear Focus this week: Social media marketing agency Bigeye's podcast features Kristen Wiley, CEO of Statusphere. We discuss influencer marketing and the importance of authenticity in our present moment. Kristen shares tips for developing impactful influencer strategies and reflects on what she has learned during her experience as an agency employee, startup founder, and in-demand industry commentator. Kristen also offers great advice for students and graduates on landing agency jobs.