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Remarkable RetailRemarkably Creative Commerce with Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&ROur guest this week is Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO, VMLY&R who joins us to talk about the ever changing landscape of retail and consumer branding, customer engagement, and loyalty. In particular with dip into what defines high performance retail and the emerging world of "creative commerce." We also get a sneak preview of her upcoming session at the World Retail Congress in Paris. Then, as usual, we unpack the week in retail news including the correct way to pronounce Temu, news on the persistency of inflation and what lessons can be gleaned from the past mo...2024-02-2045 min
The Digital MarketeerEpisode 19: Laura Mignott, VMLY&R CommerceMarketing dynamo Laura Mignott is the Global Chief Experiential Officer at VMLY&R Commerce, where she brings her years of expertise to designing next generation, immersive experiences at the intersection of culture, creativity and commerce. During this conversation with Stefanie, Laura discusses the challenges and successes in her current role, how the pandemic shaped the current landscape, as well as her time as an entrepreneur and what it takes to build a winning business.
About Laura Mignott: Previous to her role at VMLY&R Commerce, Laura was the founder of award-winning specialty experiential marketing firm, DFlash. Since 2011...2023-12-1245 min
It’s a Small Business World029 - How to do experiential marketing with Laura MignottWant to learn how to increase engagement and connect with potential clients? Listen to Laura Mignott, Chief Experiential Officer at VMLY&R Commerce, discuss how to boost your small business with experiential marketing!Get more information related to this episodeFind Laura Mignott on Twitter: @lmigno Find Laura Mignott on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lauramignott Find Laura Mignott on Instagram: @lmigno Check out the VMLY&R Commerce website: www.vmlyrcommerce.com Find VMLY&R on Twitter: @VMLYRCommerce Find VMLY&R Comme...2023-12-0641 min
Human CenteredUnlocking Employee Potential: A Human-Centered Approach to Learning and GrowthEpisode 29: Beyond Keywords - Unlocking Employee Potential: A Human-Centered Approach to Learning and GrowthOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker chats with Loren Blandon, Executive Director of Learning, Growth and Experiences at VMLY&R. They explore the impact of applying human-centered design (HCD) principles and design thinking to enhance employee experiences, resulting in a more engaged, motivated, and innovative workforce that drives organizational success. Loren shares her thoughts on the psychology behind work, the significance of cultivating a learning and growth culture, and strategies for tackling the challenges presented by the hybrid workplace....2023-12-0438 min
Campaign ChemistryCampaign Chemistry: VMLY&R Commerce U.S. CEO Tyler MurrayConsumers are expected to spend more than $200 billion this holiday season, up 4.8% YoY, according to Adobe, despite ongoing concerns around inflation and the economy. For VMLY&R Commerce, the focus is on helping its clients get in front of these shoppers in creative ways on their holiday shopping journeys. With the season starting earlier than ever, thanks in part to annual shopping holidays such as Amazon Prime Day, and more commerce channels than ever to navigate, brands and retailers are working in a much more complex ecosystem than the days of in-store Black Friday sales.I...2023-11-1536 min
Human CenteredBeyond Keywords: The Future of Search and AI in the Experience EraEpisode 28: Beyond Keywords: The Future of Search and AI in the Experience EraOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker and Chief Discoverability Officer for VMLY&R, Heather Physioc explore the world of search and how AI is changing the game. With 8.5 billion searches processed by Google every day, it's no wonder that marketers and CX professionals are always looking for ways to optimize their websites with the right keywords. But as AI continues to evolve rapidly and become more democratized, the game is changing. Heather helps us understand how we got here, the implications...2023-10-2531 min
Advertising Vietnam PodcastTập đoàn WPP sáp nhập hai agency VMLY&R và Wunderman Thompson; CapCut ra mắt phiên bản dành cho doanh nghiệp - Điểm tin tuần #43Tuần vừa qua thương hiệu có những tin tức nổi bật hay chiến dịch sáng tạo nào? Cùng điểm lại với Advertising Vietnam!
1️⃣ Báo cáo thị trường hàng xa xỉ đã qua sử dụng: Chanel là thương hiệu được ưa chuộng nhất, tiếp sau là Hermès và Rolex
2️⃣ Tập đoàn WPP sáp nhập hai agency VMLY&R và Wunderman Thompson để tạo thành "agency sáng tạo lớn nhất thế giới"
3️⃣ CapCut ra mắt phiên bản dành cho doanh ngh...2023-10-2304 min
The Campaign Podcast159. Rani Patel & Ete Davies on black female leadership | VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson mergerRani Patel, co-founder and managing director at Calling; Ete Davies, chief operating officer at Dentsu Creative EMEA; and Sharon Lloyd-Barnes, commercial director and inclusion lead at the Advertising Association, discuss Black History Month.Patel highlights the need for agencies to bring in "new thinkers" among black women – a pool of talent that she believes is "untapped". Davies added that the industry needs "lateral thinking" now more than ever, particularly in the creative space because it's being challenged on it's value. Lloyd-Barnes talks about the Ad Association's All In Census findings.Mea...2023-10-1935 min
Great MindsEP260: Jon Cook, Global CEO, VMLY&RFor the past 27 years, Jon has poured his heart and soul into VML — now VMLY&R. In 2018, he led the launch of the unified agency as global CEO. Today, VMLY&R is a global marketing force with more than 13,000 employees in 44 countries.
In 2023, the agency was named to Ad Age’s A-List. VMLY&R was also recognized as 2023 Network of the Year by the New York Festivals, the ANDYs, and the ADC Awards.
VMLY&R is proud to serve some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands, including AstraZeneca Colgate-Pa...2023-09-2141 min
Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast#180: Walter T Geer III, Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&RWalter T Geer III is about sending the elevator back down.
He is an industry icon known for creating compelling mobile advertising experiences revitalizing how brands and advertisers connect with consumers through many digital platforms.
He is the Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&R.
His voice reaches and inspires the entire advertising and beyond, having interviewed notable individuals, including Pusha T, Randy Jackson, Lamar Odom, and Gary V.
He speaks about how the advertising industry needs to evolve in its approach to Black voices, a true advocate for African American inclusion in advertising at all levels.
In this episode, he...2023-08-0837 min
Human CenteredNavigating Customer Experience Insights from the 2023 Forrester CX SummitEpisode 27: Navigating Customer Experience Insights from the 2023 Forrester CX SummitOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker welcomes in VMLY&R Chief Strategy Officer, Ben Geheb and Executive Director of Technology, Martin Coady and discuss key themes from this year's Forrester CX Summit in Nashville. They delve into how the landscape of customer experience has evolved, and why the "low hanging fruit" of CX has already been picked. Plus, they explore the critical role of organizational alignment in achieving CX excellence... and why it's a necessity to bring marketing and sales teams together in a...2023-08-0335 min
Meta Business, Innovation and Technology PodcastThe AR Revolution in Advertising with Luke Hurd at VMLY&ROn today’s episode, we’re joined by Luke Hurd, Director of Experience Design (XR) at VMLY&R. Luke is here to discuss augmented reality and immersive spaces and what these concepts mean for today’s advertisers. We talk about: - What exactly is AR? - How can people discover and use AR? - How AR storytelling has evolved. - The importance of interaction when it comes to AR. - Using Instagram Reels in storytelling. Resources mentioned: Instagram...2023-08-0228 min
Mídia Market Podcast#37 - Como é feito o planejamento de mídia da VMLY&R? Com Luiza Valente, Head de MídiaEleita em 2022 e 2021 Agência do Ano em Cannes, a VMLY&R é uma das maiores agências de publicidade do mundo. Une criatividade, tecnologia e cultura para criar marcas conectadas.
E para falar com a gente sobre os grandes cases da VMLY&R, o Mídia Market Podcast recebeu Luiza Valente, Head de Mídia da agência.
Planejamento de mídia, campanhas publicitárias, mídia on e off, e mais algumas vertentes de publicidade foram os temas do nosso bate papo de hoje.2023-06-2738 min
Human CenteredInnovating at the Intersection of CX & Commerce in RetailEpisode 26: Innovating at the Intersection of CX & Commerce in RetailOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker is joined by Charlie Wade, VMLY&R Commerce Global Executive Director of Growth & Innovation -- who delve into the dynamic relationship between customer experience and commerce in the world of retail. As the landscape continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly realizing the crucial role that CX plays in driving success and loyalty. They explore how CX and commerce intersect, and how this convergence is reshaping the retail industry. Plus, Charlie shares several key themes he heard during his...2023-06-0632 min
Sweathead, A Strategy PodcastIs Niche Marketing Making It Harder To Reach People? - Amber Chenevert, PhD, VMLY&RAmber Chenevert is Managing Director, Strategy & Insights as well as Global Culture Studio Lead at VMLY&R. She's a PhD and has taught advertising.
In this episode we discuss a question that's been on her mind recently: "Is niche marketing making it harder to reach ppl?"
You can find Amber here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-chenevert-phd-027a4b1/
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The Sweathead Strategy Summer Camp...2023-06-0136 minSweathead, A Strategy PodcastA Gentle Comparison Of Strategy At BBDO And VMLY&R - David Moreno, BBDO (Effie Index Series)David Moreno recently moved to BBDO, Atlanta, where he's EVP, Strategy Lead. Prior to this, David was Managing Director, Strategy and Insights at VMLY&R. Big titles in big agencies doing big things.
In this episode, David gently compares the two and gives us his first impressions of BBDO and what makes the agency so good at making effective advertising.
You can find David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-moreno-577b928/
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Human CenteredWhy Experience Brands Are Rethinking LoyaltyEpisode 25: Why Experience Brands Are Rethinking LoyaltyOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker is joined by VMLY&R Managing Director, Adam Troyak to chat about why (and how) brands are rethinking their loyalty programs -- and how it's merging with CX in a meaningful, fundamental way. They discuss how the perception of value is evolving, why building a relationship is crucial and how leaders can bring the best of their organization together in service of their customers & guests.Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest: Managing Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY...2023-05-1533 min
PlurawlPinky Ring with Walter GeerWelcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Walter Geer, who's currently the Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&R HEALTH.
As Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&R HEALTH, Walter Geer is responsible for creating innovative design solutions to health. His role is to bridge technology, storytelling, design and user experience together to create meaningful health experiences.
With an 80 percent focus on health and pharma he a...2023-05-0244 min
The CPG GuysWPP Commerce Event Recap with VMLY&R Commerce's Beth Ann Kaminkow & GroupM Nexus' Ji KimThe CPG Guys are joined by Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO of VMLY&R Commerce and Ji Kim, President of GroupM Nexus, both part of the broader WPP group of companies.Follow Beth Ann Kaminkow on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-ann-kaminkow-b714042/Follow VMLY&R Commerce on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vmlyrcommerce/ Follow VMLY&R Cmmerce online at: https://www.vmlyrcommerce.com/ Follow Ji Kim on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiyoungk/Follow GroupM Nexus on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupm-nexus/ ...2023-04-0536 min
The Life of a Social Media ManagerEp. 54 Christina Miller - Head of Social Media @VMLY&RHow to build relationships based on trust with clients?What role do objectives play in measuring success?On this episode we spoke with Christina Miller, Head of Social Media at VMLY&R and former Marketing Intern at the same company. As the Head of Social Media, Christina discusses the importance of establishing clear objectives to measure success, how to balance organic and paid content, and what it takes to become a Social Media Manager.Learn how to succeed in the social media field by listening to this podcast episode.Visit to discover w...2023-03-3136 min
The ContraMinds Podcast#039 Pooja Jauhari on Leadership Lessons in Building a Disruptive and Value Driven Marketing FirmPooja Jauhari is the former Group CEO of VMLY&R India, and former CEO of The Glitch. Over her two-decade-long career, Pooja has worked with some of the biggest brands in the country and the world, and introduced powerful campaigns to society.Pooja has worked with some brilliant people and has held important responsibilities over the past 20 years. She is the Founder of Seat At The Table, an unbiased investment and advisory initiative to invest in companies and people that are built on a purpose.Prior to her appointment in the VMLY&R network, Pooja...2023-03-021h 06
The ContraMinds Podcast#039 Pooja Jauhari on Leadership Lessons in Building a Disruptive and Value Driven Marketing FirmPooja Jauhari is the former Group CEO of VMLY&R India, and former CEO of The Glitch. Over her two-decade-long career, Pooja has worked with some of the biggest brands in the country and the world, and introduced powerful campaigns to society. Pooja has worked with some brilliant people and has held important responsibilities over the past 20 years. She is the Founder of Seat At The Table, an unbiased investment and advisory initiative to invest in companies and people that are built on a purpose. Prior to her appointment in the VMLY&R network, Pooja was the CEO of The...2023-03-021h 06
ShanghaiZhan: All Things China Marketing, Advertising, Tech & PlatformsMarketing Consumer Occasions on Douyin/Tik Tok with VMLY&R's JJ WangCan Tik Tok market to specific consumer occasions, encouraging trial and purchase? Meet JJ Wang, Senior Business Leader at WPP agency VMLY&R, based in Shanghai. She's the recent author of an interesting whitepaper about occasion marketing, co-authored with Douyin/Tik Tok. JJ has been in the industry for about 10 years and believes in building brand culture, even in digital times. For Myers Briggs fans, JJ is an ESFJ.1. What's Occasion Marketing, and how is it different from Mass Marketing?2. How does Occasion Marketing work in the digital space?3. The evolution of China beverage produ...2023-02-2437 min
MEDIÁLKAIva Welker - Jak probíhala fúze mezi VMLY&R, Young & Rubicam a GeometryIva Welker jako Managing director agentury VMLY&R spolupracuje s více jak 60 kreativci. Jak těžké je uřídit tak velký tým? Které kampaně si pro vás letos připraví VMLY&R? Nebo jak těžké je vyslovit název této agentury? Vše v tomto díle :-) 2023-02-1731 min
Human CenteredBreaking down CES 2023 - How AI is impacting the future of CXEpisode 23: Breaking down CES 2023 - How AI is impacting the future of CXOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R's Chief Innovation Officer, Brian Yamada -- who recently returned from CES 2023 in Las Vegas. The two discuss the big themes and takeaways from this year's conference and how advancements in AI are unlocking new ways to build and deliver amazing experiences. Plus, they chat about how improvements in immersive technologies (like mixed reality and 3D modeling) could change the way we engage with people in the years ahead.Host: Group...2023-02-0928 min
The Campaign Podcast116. EssenceMediacomX and VMLY&R on how AI (or ChatGPT) can transform advertising | Adland's diversity barriersSue Unerman, chief transformation officer at EssenceMediacomX, and Brian Yamada, chief innovation officer at VMLY&R, join the Campaign podcast to discuss the latest artificial intelligence breakthroughs, and how adland is captitalising on the growing trend.In addition, Campaign creativity and culture editor Gurjit Degun and reporter Charlotte Rawlings discuss the UK government’s decision to resist legal changes that could protect the rights of people experiencing menopause and what people in adland can do about it.The podcast also breaks down a recent VCCP study, which identified six barriers to young people from dive...2023-02-0239 min
Call To Action"When will agencies understand the value of account management?!" with Faizan Ali, VMLY&R
This week, we took one giant leap to catch aspiring astronaut turned account manager, Faizan Ali.
Currently Account Director at VMLY&R, Faizan is a loud and proud advocate for account managers worldwide. Having cut his teeth at Saatchi, JWT, and Hogarth Worldwide, he shares stellar advice on LinkedIn on how to calm storms, massage egos and help sell the work.
Tune in for an out-of-this-world chinwag on all things account management; why it’s both extremely hard and very simple, the qualities of a good client partner, what to do when s**t hits the fan...2023-01-2746 min
Human CenteredPredicting What's Ahead for CX in 2023Episode 22: Predicting What's Ahead for CX in 2023On this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R's Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell. In the annual "predictions special" - Karen shares what she believes will be the trends to have our eyes on in the upcoming year. They discuss how the human element will be more important than ever and how human-enabling technology will become more widely adopted. Plus, they explore what she believes will be the leading emotion for 2023 -- optimism.Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest...2022-12-1929 min
Call To ActionMeet the man to thank for skippable ads on YouTube; Walter Geer III, VMLY&R HEALTH
This week, we put pedal to the metal and found a new top gear, a Walter Geer III.
Sport-bike racer, track and field All-American, and seriously impressive fella, Walter is Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&R HEALTH, bridging tech, storytelling, design, and user experience to create innovative design solutions to health.
Walter hits top speed talking on a ton of tantalising topics like the lies he told people in awful suits, his early rich media roles at The New York Times and Myspace, why the best creatives are inquisitive, ethics around wearables, why chatbots are s...2022-12-1644 min
How I Became ...E08 How I Became CEO of VMLY&R EMEA | Andrew Dimitriou‘Nothing is for granted’ – Andrew Dimitriou
Leaving a dictatorship in Greece for Australia with nothing but the clothes on their backs, Andrew Dimitrou’s parents imbued in him the values of hard work and discipline that would shape his impressive and impactful career. Dismissing the modern notion of ‘work smart not hard’, Andrew worked his way to the top from the very bottom – an intern in the very company he would lead one day. Consistency, inquisitiveness, and passion are the markers of his success, as well as working at global marketing and communication services company WPP (with a 12.5-billion...2022-12-071h 30
MSL TalkHow Will AI and Machine Learning Affect the MSLIn this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Dr. Sanjay Singhvi to delve into the transformative role of AI in medical affairs. They discuss AI's ability to address industry challenges, its practical applications for MSLs, and its impact on decision-making processes. The conversation extends to AI's utility for managers in trend analysis and resource allocation. They also explore how AI can benefit job seekers and entry-level MSLs, particularly in resume optimization and interview preparation. The episode wraps up with insights into current industry trends and a reflection on AI's limitations, concluding with sponsor acknowledgments and closing remarks.
Dr Sanjay...2022-11-1531 min
Human CenteredDriving Great CX Through the Power of IterationEpisode 21: Driving great CX through iterationOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R's Chief Experience Design Officer, Kaleeta McDade. The duo talks about why (and how) CX leaders need to adopt an iterative approach when developing solutions. They also discuss how to successfully drive trust with clients and stakeholders despite ambiguity in today's market and rapidly evolving customer expectations. Plus, they explore several different places in history where technology moved faster than society.Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest: Chief Experience Design Officer, VMLY&R...2022-11-0732 min
First Generation Burden73. 'Success is Defined By How Many People I Can Help ' w/ Walt Geer, Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&RWalt Geer is the Chief Experience Design Officer of VMLY&R and was named the Change Creator of the Year by Adweek, but took the path less traveled to get there. In recent years, Walt has become a vocal advocate for inclusion in the creative space, and talks about how a viral post on LinkedIn and asking for accountability has helped build his platform today.
Also, Walt and Rich Tu talk about the value of being a "swiss army knife", the definition of "Brand Experience" how he innovated at companies like Google, ViacomCBS (now Paramount), and Verve...2022-11-071h 03
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: IBDOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Seb Tucknott, Founder and CEO of IBDrelief. Tucknott was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2008 and spent several years taking various medications. IBD is a chronic (lifelong) condition in which parts of the gastrointestinal tract (the gut) become inflamed. Seb founded IBDrelief in 2015 with the goal to create a website that shared experiences of people with the condition, and to provide supportive tools to help himself as well as others struggling with the condition 2022-09-2013 minPatient PodcastPatients Podcast: AutisticaOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts we are joined with James Cusack, Chief Executive at Autistica UK. James joined Autistica in September 2015 as Director of Science following a career in autism research at the University of Aberdeen. For many years, James has worked directly with families affected by autism as well as gaining experience in clinical, educational, and social care settings. James has sat on a number of advisory panels discussing the role of research in autism, and was vocal in the production of the report, 'A Future Made Together'. He was part of a core stakeholder group wh...2022-09-2017 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Neuromyelitis OpticaOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Sumaira Ahmed. In the summer of 2014, Sumaira was diagnosed with sero-negative neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)/chronic relapsing inflammatory optic neuritis (CRION) after experiencing sudden and severe vision loss and weakness/numbness. Less than two months after her diagnosis, she founded The Sumaira Foundation (TSF) dedicated to generating global awareness of NMOSD and MOG-AD, supporting research to find a cure, patient advocacy, and creating communities of support for NMOSD and MOG-AD. Sumaira has huge plans for the foundation and in this episode we find out more about what dr...2022-09-2016 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Gastrointestinal Stromal TumourOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Vice Chair of GIST Cancer UK, Jayne Bressington who is also the Patient Director for PAWS-GIST. GISTs (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors) are malignant tumors of soft tissues in the gastro-intestinal tract (the stomach and intestines). They are a kind of sarcoma, which is a very rare type of cancer. Around about 2% of tumors in the gastrointestinal area are GISTs. GIST is the only UK based charity solely devoted to GIST cancer. When Jayne's 15-year-old daughter Eve was diagnosed with Pediatric/Wild-type of GIST it was the worst new...2022-09-2033 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Duchenne Muscular DystrophyOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with co-founder and CEO of Duchenne UK, Emily Reuben. After her eldest son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), she established the Duchenne Children’s Trust. The charity joined forces with Joining Jack and is now Duchenne UK. Since 2012 they have spent more than £17 million on accelerating the search for treatments and a cure for DMD, and have set up groundbreaking and award-winning collaborations, turning Duchenne UK into the UK’s largest funder of DMD research. Emily is a recognized advocate on behalf of DMD patients around the world in meet...2022-09-2017 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Young Adult Cancer SupportOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Founder and CEO of Trekstock, Sophie Epstone and Jemima Reynolds, Health Programs and Engagement Lead, to discuss the hurdles young adults with cancer face. Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer. Trekstock’s goal is a future where anyone in their 20s or 30s who has heard the words "it's cancer" is given tailored support that matches their unique needs. Trekstock is the only charity that offers tailored support to this age group of cancer patients and work to tackle social isolation and improve quality of l...2022-09-2013 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Digestive DiseasesOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with CEO of GUTS UK, Julie Harrington, Guts UK is the only UK charity funding research into the digestive system from top to tail; the gut, liver, and pancreas. People are suffering. People are dying. All because of a lack of knowledge about our guts. Guts UK exists to change that. Our guts have been underfunded, understaffed, and undervalued for decades. Together, we will join forces and bring about important change in this misunderstood area of health.2022-09-2030 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Skin Cancer and MelanomaOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Diane Cannon, from Melanoma UK. Diane is the Liverpool arm of Melanoma UK and became a melanoma patient advocate in 2013 following the death of her young niece, Claire. In 2016, building on more than 25 years in the corporate world and a further 10 years of running her own business Diane became our Corporate Partnership Director. In this episode Diane discusses how she came into her role at Melanoma UK and options for supporting patients, careers, family and friends and regaining control. 2022-09-2022 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Alkaptonuria and Obsessive Compulsive DisorderOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Nick Sireau, CEO & Chairman of the Trustees at Alkaptonuria Society (AKU). He sat down with us, to discuss the challenges of living with AKU with the loss of mobility and pain affecting the patients’ physical and mental health. AKU Society aims to provide reliable, up-to-date information about AKU, individual home support visit and provide ongoing support at the National AKU Centre (NAC) for DevelopAKUre patients. 2022-09-2024 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Turner SyndromeOn today’s episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Arlene Smyth, Executive Officer of Turner Syndrome Society UK. What is Turner Syndrome? Turner Syndrome (TS) is a chromosome abnormality affecting only females, caused by the complete or partial deletion of the X chromosome. The incidence of TS is approximately 1:2000 live female births. The Turner Syndrome Support Society is a national charity caring for the needs of those with Turner Syndrome throughout the United Kingdom. 2022-09-2017 min
Patient PodcastPatients Podcast: Brain TumorOn today's episode of Patient Podcasts, we are joined with Gina Almond, Director of Fundraising at The Brain Tumour Charity. The Brain Tumour Charity, the world's leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research globally. 2022-09-2017 min
Human CenteredWhy the Experience Has Become the BrandEpisode 20: Why the Experience Has Become the BrandOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R's Chief Experience Design Officer, Eric Looney to discuss how CX leaders should think about imagining better futures for the customers they serve. They delve into why experience has become greater than the product itself - and the impact that has on design innovation. Plus, they explore what it means to be an Experience Designer at VMLY&R, combatting the "sea of sameness"...how CX pros can (and should) keep up with rapidly advancing technology.Host...2022-09-0829 min
MTM VisionariesMeta and VMLY&R Marketing Executives Raise Their Voice on Accelerating ChangeVisionaries Eric Toda, Head of Meta Prosper and Global Head of Social Marketing at Meta, and Walter Geer III, Chief Experience Design Officer at VMLY&R, are lifting their voices to accelerate change in the marketing industry. They are two exceptional marketing leaders using their platform to “lift marginalized people, fight against systemic issues, and for visibility and equality (for invisible and underrepresented communities),” as Eric Toda explains. Through inspiring content, catalytic campaigns, or conversations on Capitol Hill, they understand that one voice can be the truth the world needs to hear for change to occur....2022-08-1230 min
Human CenteredHow to rebound from post-pandemic CX declinesEpisode 19: How to rebound from post-pandemic CX declinesOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker chats with VMLY&R Chief Strategy Officer, Ben Geheb, and Executive Director Technology, Martin Coady about the main takeaways from this year's Forrester CX North America Summit in Nashville, Tennessee. This year's Forrester CX Index showed that overall experience quality has declined year-over-year in 13 industries. The trio discusses some of the key reasons why - and how leaders can work to reverse the trend. Plus, they examine why brand purpose, digital fluidity and employee experience will be increasingly crucial to...2022-08-1025 min
Campaign ChemistryCampaign Chemistry Rewind: VMLY&R global CEO Jon CookIn this episode, we revisit our conversation with VMLY&R global CEO Jon Cook. Cook chats about Cannes, how the agency is navigating pending economic headwinds and dives into VMLY&R’s strategy for retaining diverse talent.Fresh off of Cannes with a haul of Grand Prix wins, VMLY&R is making waves in the healthcare space. Campaigns including “I will always be me,” which helps people with motor neuron disease preserve their voices before they lose the ability to speak, and for “The Killer Pack,” a nontoxic mosquito repellent from Mumbai, demonstrate how innovation is transfor...2022-07-2841 min
Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)What Makes Leaders Successful Forever - Chief Strategy Officer of VMLY&R, Belle FrankLeaders, who are successful forever, are _____. Charasmatic? Intelligent? Motivational for their team?Well, I host Chief Strategy Officer of VMLY&R, Belle Frank, who shares her terrific leadership success secret from over 40 years as a leader with the same company.VMLY&R is a global brand and customer experience agency over 12,000 employees and is part of the public company WPP.She now drives strategy across healthcare clients with a focus on the Pfizer COVID-19 campaign. Belle is known as an expert strategist, committed to understanding people’s real needs.Born and rai...2022-07-2736 min
Campaign ChemistryCampaign Chemistry: VMLY&R global CEO Jon CookCook chats about Cannes, how the agency is navigating pending economic headwinds and dives into VMLY&R’s strategy for retaining diverse talent.Fresh off of Cannes with a haul of Grand Prix wins, VMLY&R is making waves in the healthcare space. Campaigns including “I will always be me,” which helps people with motor neuron disease preserve their voices before they lose the ability to speak, and for “The Killer Pack,” a nontoxic mosquito repellent from Mumbai, demonstrate how innovation is transforming the sector and creating room for agencies like VMLY&R to grow.CEO Jon Co...2022-07-0741 min
BEYOND BARRIERSEpisode 216: The Likability Dilemma with VMLY&R’s Amber Chenevert, Group Director, Strategy & InsightsDo you worry about being liked by others? Do you hold back from what you really think or want for fear of upsetting others? The desire to be liked, whether it’s right or wrong, has a critical relationship to power. The characteristics we tend to “expect or accept” in women like modesty and humility are not the qualities that get professional recognition. Which is unlike the qualities that society likes to see in men such as self-confidence and assertiveness. These are the qualities that get talent ahead in their careers. However, women who are self-confident and assertive usually experi...2022-06-1544 min
JR TradeVP de Mídia da VMLY&R aborda criatividade e união na criação de marcas conectadasO JR Trade dessa semana entrevista Paula Marsilli, vice-presidente de Mídia da VMLY&R, eleita a agência do ano no Effie Awards 2021. A empresa une criatividade e tecnologia para criar marcas conectadas. A agência que faz parte de um grande ecossistema mundial com 12 mil funcionários espalhados pelo mundo e afirma que o Brasil está no foco de quem quer fechar bons negócios. A VMLY&R tem grandes marcas em seu portfólio como: Casas Bahia, Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, Vivo, entre outras. São aproximadamente 40 grandes nomes. Uma das ações recentes que teve muito destaque foi o “Pre...2022-06-0223 min
Human CenteredDriving B2B Transformation Through Smart CXEpisode 18: Driving B2B Transformation Through Smart CXOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker chats with VMLY&R's Executive Director of B2B, Justin Smith about the importance of CX when driving B2B transformation. Fresh off a visit to Forrester's B2B North America Summit in Austin, Texas, Justin shares some of the key trends he saw - and shares how leaders can establish a path to communicating CX ROI to senior leaders within your organization. Plus, they talk about the heavy emphasis on building trust when trying to truly differentiate customer experiences...2022-05-2425 min
Human CenteredHuman Centered On Location at SXSW 2022 - Weekend RecapEpisode 17: Human Centered - On Location at SXSW 2022 - RecapOn this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell - who was on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.Karen and Nick look back on the all the weekend activity and review some of the overarching takeaways. Among the topics, they dive into data ethics, the metaverse (and when it could become critical mass), technology impact on overall health and much more. Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest: C...2022-03-1835 min
Human CenteredHuman Centered On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 4Episode 16: Human Centered - On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 4On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Andy Wardlaw, Global Managing Director of The Talent Business - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.They round out their long weekend of coverage by chatting about the increasingly competitive talent industry, and how both brand leaders and career seekers can foster more authentic human connections in an admittedly challenging time to join a new workplace.Host: Group Director...2022-03-1522 min
Human CenteredHuman Centered On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 3Episode 15: Human Centered - On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 3On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Sol Rogers, the Global Director of Innovation at MAGNOPUS, a BAFTA immersive advisor, and the Chair of Immerse U.K. - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.They give a recap of the key activities from Day 3 and share some incredibly interesting takeaways around the theme of emotional intelligence, sleep hacking and how NASA is looking to build a commercial...2022-03-1430 min
Human CenteredHuman Centered On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 2Episode 14: Human Centered - On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 2On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Will O'Donnell, the Digital Twin Lead for The Mill - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.They give a recap of Day 2 and chat about some key themes, including how leaders can better bring inclusivity to the their employee experience and HR processes. Plus, the trio chat about the impact of an emerging blend of digital and physical environments, and...2022-03-1332 min
Human CenteredHuman Centered On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 1Episode 13: Human Centered - On Location at SXSW 2022 - Day 1On this special episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Chief Experience Officer in EMEA, Karen Boswell and Amanda Farmer, Chief Client Officer at The Pharm - who are on location at SXSW 2022 in Austin, Texas.They discuss the key takeaways from a busy first day of activity on the ground, share what resonated with them and discuss the human-centered themes that were being discussed at every turn.Host: Group Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest: Chief Experience...2022-03-1218 min
Absolutely Write with Aditi Surana203: Helping others succeed is your greatest success. Ft: Tripti Lochan, Co-CEO, VMLY&R"As a team, you got to win or lose together." How often do you focus on the success & growth of your colleagues? How often do you choose to be calm and composed in your conversations? How often do you focus on being an organisation builder over being a reputation builder? Our guest this week in a power-packed episode is Tripti Lochan - Co-Ceo, VMLY&R Asia. Tripti leads the strategic vision, growth, and operations of the company across Asia and has been the driving force behind the agency’s expanded capabilities in business transformation, steering the tea...2022-02-2356 min
Human CenteredCES 2022 - How (and why) the world's largest technology expo is getting more humanEpisode 12: CES 2022 - How (and why) the world's largest technology expo is getting more humanOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Commerce Chief Strategy Officer, Curt Munk, about some exciting trends coming out of CES 2022.From flying cars to smart everything - each year, CES seemingly gets more incredible than the last. But as customer behavior has shifted, perhaps permanently, due to the pandemic, this year's show seemed to become decidedly more focused on solving real human problems vs. sheer novelty.Curt and Nick chat about...2022-01-2737 min
Evan Makovsky's Business PodcastVMLY&R Global CEO Jon CookJon Cook, among other attributes, humbly lists being a “good listener” as one of the traits that has put him & keeps him in his current position overseeing 13,000 employees in 44 different countries as Global CEO of VMLY&R. VMLY&R creates “connected brands”. Jon joins the podcast and first describes the incredible growth he was part of the merging of VML & Y&R (Young & Rubicam) in 2018 becoming CEO of VMLY&R. Jon articulates how this all was launched after he first joined VML's Kansas City’s office in 1996, having a meteoric rise from Assistant Account Executive to President to CEO. In ’96 VML...2022-01-1421 min
El BriefT1 E29 Fernando Tchechenistky "Cheche" - CCO de VMLY&R ArgentinaEn esta vigésimo novena entrega, Fernando Tchechenistky "Cheche", CCO de VMLY&R Argentina, nos habla de lo que significa “ser un laburante de la creatividad”, de su temprana vocación publicitaria y la pasión juvenil que lo llevaba a tapizar sus paredes de anuncios, los mismos que hoy lleva casi 30 años realizando. Acompaña a Fernando Herrera, fundador y CEO de Roastbrief, en este nuevo podcast.2021-12-101h 08El BriefT1 E29 Fernando Tchechenistky "Cheche" - CCO de VMLY&R ArgentinaEn esta vigésimo novena entrega, Fernando Tchechenistky "Cheche", CCO de VMLY&R Argentina, nos habla de lo que significa “ser un laburante de la creatividad”, de su temprana vocación publicitaria y la pasión juvenil que lo llevaba a tapizar sus paredes de anuncios, los mismos que hoy lleva casi 30 años realizando. Acompaña a Fernando Herrera, fundador y CEO de Roastbrief, en este nuevo podcast.2021-12-101h 08
Mídia e Marketing – UOL#110: Fernando Taralli, CEO da VMLY&RPropósito é a palavra da vez em quase todas as empresas. Como é levar isso para dentro da propaganda? O tripé “tecnologia, dados e criatividade” domina o assunto dentro das agências de publicidade. O quanto as equipes mudaram por causa disso? O programa Mídia e Marketing desta semana recebe Fernando Taralli, CEO da agência VMLY&R, que ainda fala sobre as muitas transformações do mercado com a pandemia e sobre as inovações tecnológicas do setor: “A criatividade ficou mais divertida: ela bebe agora de comportamentos que estão constantemente em evolução”.2021-11-0837 min
Human CenteredThe Importance (and Challenge) of Delivering Ethical CXEpisode 11: The Importance (and Challenge) of Delivering Ethical CXOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker chats with VMLY&R's Global Lead, Human Centered Design & Executive Director of CX Transformation, Jason Gaikowski, about the importance (and the challenge) of delivering ethical CX. They discuss why it's a challenge worth tackling along with a simple, acronym-based framework to consider when approaching the work. Plus, they share some tips on ensuring leaders are being truly empathetic when building meaningful, useful customer personas.Host: Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest: VMLY&R Global Lead, Human...2021-11-0425 min
Comscore Talks en EspañolEP 49: VMLY&R y el entertainment commerceSantiago Cortés, CEO de VMLY&R Commerce, en una interesante conversación con Iván Marchant, nos comparte desde su experiencia profesional y personal cómo se logran experiencias más allá de transacciones en eCommerce y hacia dónde debe mirar una marca que quiere hacer comercio en línea.
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Campaign ChemistryCampaign Chemistry: VMLY&R’s Beth Ann KaminkowVMLY&R Commerce launched just under a year ago, after WPP folded commerce agency Geometry under VMLY&R, the product of another merger in 2018. The commerce division adds structure around a dedicated offering in a growing investment area for clients, while creating opportunities to expand relationships organically with existing clients.Beth Ann Kaminkow, global CEO Of VMLY&R Commerce and CEO of VMLY&R New York, joins this week’s Campaign Chemistry podcast to talk about how commerce is evolving to become central to client marketing plans, likening the disruption to that of digital advertising years ago. VM...2021-10-2138 min
JR TradeCEO da VMLY&R fala sobre o novo momento na indústria da propaganda multiplataformaO JR Trade desta semana recebe Fernando Taralli, CEO da VMLY&R, premiada no Festival de Cannes como uma das três agências mais criativas da América Latina. O executivo fala sobre a fusão da VML com a Y&R, oficializada neste ano no Brasil, os desafios enfrentados durante a pandemia e as oportunidades criativas nesse novo momento da indústria da propaganda multiplataforma. Acompanhe.2021-09-3023 min
Human CenteredDriving CX through EX - How Company Culture Can Deliver True Business ValueEpisode 10: Driving CX through EX - How Company Culture Can Deliver True Business ValueOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R's own John Mulvihill, Shanice Gipson and Lauren Ziegler about how the focus on employee experience and culture can drive positive customer experience outcomes -- and ultimately drive business value. Plus, they chat about the evolution of the VMLY&R Foundation - and its impact across the globe. And they offer tips for how leaders can build and sustain momentum in their own EX & CX efforts.Host: Director, Experience Strategy...2021-09-2829 min
The PARTNERNOMICS ShowEp 70 - Jeff Danley, Director of Innovation @VMLY&RIn this week's episode, Mark Brigman chats with Jeff Danley, Director of Innovation at VMLY&R, a global brand and customer experience agency that harnesses creativity, technology, and culture to create more connected brands. Mark and Jeff's professional relationship goes back nearly two decades. In the mid-2000s their paths first crossed while each worked at Sprint. The duo had the unique opportunity to collaborate and eventually patent a new technology for mobile video. At the time Jeff was the Product Management lead for Sprint TV and Mark was the Biz Dev lead for the same product. In this...2021-09-1434 min
Human CenteredDesigning the Future of WorkEpisode 9: Designing the Future of WorkOn this episode of Human Centered, host Nick Brunker visits with VMLY&R Commerce Chief Innovation Officer Roy Armale about how leaders can plan to design & build the future of work - and a structure to follow that can keep employees safe, engaged and delivering winning experiences for their brands and the customers they serve. Plus, they talk about how these plans are affecting how leaders should adapt their omnichannel approach to better meet ever-growing expectations.Host: Director, Experience Strategy, VMLY&R - Nick BrunkerGuest: Chief Innovation Officer, VMLY&R...2021-08-3141 min