In this high-impact episode, we sit down with Amir Malik, Managing Director EMEA at Alvarez & Marsal, to break down the AI, marketing, and digital transformation trends that will shape the next 3-5 years.

From agentic AI, conversational interfaces, and prompt-driven workflows to hyper-personalisation at scale, Malik reveals what these shifts really mean for marketers, brands, and consumers. Discover the strategies behind improving customer experience, increasing operational efficiency, and overcoming organisational resistance to change.

Want to stay ahead in an AI-powered marketing landscape? This episode is for you.

Tune in to learn:

• Why AI adoption fails in many organisations—and how to unlock real ROI

• How agentic AI and conversational search will disrupt traditional search models

• Why hyper-personalisation is becoming business-critical for growth and retention

• The ethical, operational, and data governance guardrails needed to balance automation and human augmentation

If you’re a CMO, marketing strategist, digital leader, or innovation-focused creative, this episode is your roadmap to thriving in a prompt-driven, AI-first future.

Want to know more? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

Thanks for listening to this season, if you have any thoughts or topics you'd like us to cover, get in touch with us at [email protected]

In our upcoming episode, we sit down with Amir Malik, Managing Director EMEA at Alvarez & Marsal, to break down the AI, marketing, and digital transformation trends that will shape the next 3 - 5 years.

From agentic AI, conversational interfaces, and prompt-driven workflows to hyper-personalisation at scale, Malik reveals what these shifts really mean for marketers, brands, and consumers. Discover the strategies behind improving customer experience, increasing operational efficiency, and overcoming organisational resistance to change.

Want to stay ahead in an AI-powered marketing landscape? This episode is for you.

Can’t wait for the full episode on Thursday? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

In the latest episode of the CIM Marketing Podcast, we sit down with Meta’s Chief Marketing Officer, Alex Schultz, who shares powerful insights from his role at Meta and from his new book, Click Here: The Art and Science of Digital Marketing and Advertising.

Schultz also discusses why marketers need to get the basics right, the concept of incrementality, the difference between goals and metrics, and why your North Star should matter more than anything else.

With practical advice, frameworks for channel selection, lessons from paid search and affiliate marketing, and insights into why copying competitors can sometimes be the smartest move, this is a must-listen for all digital marketers. Schultz also explores the future of marketing in an AI-driven world, revealing how AI is reshaping creativity, analytics, and team structures, and why marketers who fail to embrace AI risk being left behind.

Want to know more? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

Alex Schultz, Meta’s Chief Marketing Officer, joins us to unpack the future of digital marketing. From defining your North Star and key metrics to mastering the concept of incrementality and leveraging AI for smarter campaigns, this teaser gives you a taste of what’s to come in the full episode launching later this week.

Can’t wait for the full episode? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

With AI and algorithms now powering much of our digital lives, it's easy to lose sight of the customer. Tune in to the latest episode of the CIM Marketing Podcast to learn how marketers can design strategies that prioritise authenticity, empathy and connect with human psychology.

In the latest, must-listen episode of the CIM Marketing Podcast, we dive deep into the powerful and often subtle ways technology is reshaping consumer psychology and giving marketers new means for engaging with their customers.

We’re welcoming leading experts Becky Simms, CEO of Reflect Digital, and Dr. Tom Bowden-Green, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Behavioural Science, to dissect the biggest and fastest shifts happening in the industry right now.

They’ll be highlighting the significant changes in consumer behaviour, especially the increased engagement with technology, and discuss the enduring importance of understanding consumer search behaviour, which has diversified beyond Google to include multiple platforms and social communities.

Our experts will also discuss the critical need for marketers to strategically balance budgets, invest in robust audience research, and design campaigns for human behaviour rather than simply for algorithms.

In this episode, we will:

• Explore the major recent shifts in consumer behaviour
• Show why marketing should be designed for humans not algorithms
• Reveal why friction can be good as well as bad

Want to know more? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

In this upcoming episode, we’ll be diving into the powerful and often subtle ways that emerging technology is reshaping consumer psychology and giving marketers an entirely new playbook.

We’ll be welcoming experts Becky Simms, CEO of Reflect Digital, and Dr. Tom Bowden-Green, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Behavioural Science on to the show to discuss the biggest changes happening in marketing right now.

We’ll also be sharing insights around how social and search are changing and share why understanding consumer psychology is the ultimate competitive advantage for marketers. 

Don't fall behind, tune in to learn how to connect authentically with customers in a world driven by algorithms.

This podcast will:

• Explore the major recent shifts in consumer behaviour  
• Show why marketing should be designed for humans not algorithms
• Reveal why friction can be good as well as bad 

Can’t wait for Thursday’s full episode? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

In this episode of the CIM Marketing Podcast, Duarte Garrido (DG), co-founder of DoJo AI, gives our listeners the inside track on how AI technology is enabling small marketing functions to compete with corporate behemoths. 

He highlights the growing complexity marketers face, including fragmented tools, limited budgets, and rising expectations and explores what the democratisation of marketing means for challenger brands.  

This podcast will:

• Reveal why AI marketing will help small firms catch up with major corporates

• Explore how technology will relieve marketers of time-consuming mundane jobs

• Highlight why marketers are unwise to rely on LLMs

Want to know more? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

In this episode of the CIM Marketing Podcast, Duarte Garrido (DG), founder of DoJo AI, will give our listeners the inside track on how AI technology is enabling small marketing functions to compete with corporate behemoths. 

He highlights the growing complexity marketers face, including fragmented tools, limited budgets, and rising expectations and explores what the democratisation of marketing means for challenger brands.  

This podcast will:

• Reveal why AI marketing will help small firms catch up with major corporates

• Explore how technology will relieve marketers of time-consuming mundane jobs

• Highlight why marketers are unwise to rely on LLMs

Can’t wait for Thursday’s full episode? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

The CIM Marketing Podcast is back! In our brand-new season we’ll be bringing you six episodes focusing on how emerging technology is reshaping marketing, including a special live recording at the CIM Business Centre this November. 

In this episode, we’ll be looking at AI and what it means for marketers and marketing as a whole. Our expert panel features CIM course director and AI copywriting specialist Kerry Harrison, who brings deep insights into tactical AI implementation, and Duncan Smith, renowned for his expertise in best practice and compliance. 

Together, they’ll demystify AI for marketers and share practical strategies and insights into best practice to help you harness AI’s potential responsibly. 

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your AI approach, this episode is packed full of insights to help you get the most out of this technology. 

This podcast will:

• Provide guidance on practical AI implementation strategies 
• Cover the key ethical concerns and compliance requirements when using AI in marketing
• Offer actionable tips to make your AI use more effective and aligned with best practices

Want to know more? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.

The CIM Marketing Podcast is back! Our first brand-new episode is launching on 2nd October! 

In this season, we’ll be bringing you six episodes focusing on how emerging technology is reshaping marketing. In our next episode, we’ll be looking at AI and what it means for marketers and marketing as a whole. 

Our expert panel features CIM course director and AI copywriting specialist Kerry Harrison, who brings deep insights into tactical AI implementation, and Duncan Smith, renowned for his expertise in best practice and compliance. 

Together, they’ll demystify AI for marketers and share practical strategies and insights into best practice to help you harness AI’s potential responsibly. 

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your AI approach, this episode is packed full of insights to help you get the most out of this technology. 

Can’t wait for Tuesday’s full episode? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing.