Future Proof

As Kantar Media releases its annual Media Trends & Predictions 2024 report, forecasting the changes for broadcasters in 2024, Louise Ainsworth, CEO EMEA at Kantar Media, talks to Margo Swadley, Senior Vice President, Data & Insights at BBC Studios on the changes and trends set to shape the media landscape.

Margo shares her perspectives on the changes and transformations that the industry is facing and how we can use data to navigate them. She explores the impact of the macroeconomic context on content commissioning and how changes in viewing behaviour are shaping content production.

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KFC’s Origins was one of the big winners at the recent Kantar Creative Effectiveness Awards and in this episode of Future Proof KFC France CMO Pierre Cailleau explains how the brand delivered an iconic story.

He tells Kantar EVP, Global Thought Leadership Jane Ostler how staying true to the brand promise of crispness is so vital in a highly competitive market, outlining how Origins combined Colonel Sanders with a message that would resonate in today’s market.

Central to the brand’s ongoing marketing is the need to promote KFC’s unique crispy promise and finding ways to amplify and magnify it via communications. Cailleau explains why KFC has focused on brand not value and promotion in order to boost consideration.

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How has TikTok become such an essential platform for brands? Jorge Ruiz, Global Head of Marketing Science at Tik Tok, explains to Kantar’s Jane Ostler how the platform is working to ensure that it meets the need of both brand and performance marketers as well as securing its place within the media mix.

Jorge explains the power of made-for-TikTok creative, the platform’s partnerships with OOH partners, its innovation culture and the insights it provides so to ensure advertisers can use TikTok in the most effective way.

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Discover how creativity is a business superpower, as evidenced by the findings of Creativity is Business. This unique French research programme backed by the national advertiser association and Le Figaro, has been testing award-winning campaigns since 2021 and finding out how they compare to Kantar’s key performance benchmarks.

Jane Ostler, Kantar’s EVP, Global Thought Leadership, talks to Cécile Lejeune, CEO of VMLY&R France, and Anne-Lise Toursel, Head of Brand, Media and Creative at Kantar France, to hear how the evidence of super-power performance from more than 70 campaigns has been presented to agency creative directors and clients.

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What if innovation's true essence lies in shattering conventions? In this captivating episode, Dr. Nicki Morley, Head of Behavioural Science and Innovation Expertise at Kantar UK, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Felix Frowein, Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Fragrances at DSM Firmenich. Together, they plunge into the dynamic world of fragrance creation, driven by a shared belief: the best innovations stem from rule-breaking.

Discover the fascinating merger between DSM and Firmenich, two industry giants united to revolutionize product development. This alliance has not only propelled fragrance creation but also ushered in a paradigm shift in early-stage holistic thinking, poised to revolutionize our sensory experiences.

This conversation challenges conventions, urging innovators to embrace rule-breaking as a path to redefine products. Tune in now!

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In this episode of Future Proof Dr Nicki Morley from Kantar talks to Charlotte Langley, the Chief Customer Officer of Bloom & Wild, a leading Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) company that has been revolutionising the way we experience and share flowers and gifts, joins us.

Delve into the fascinating world of Bloom & Wild's success story, guided by their unwavering commitment to innovation.

Charlotte takes us behind the scenes, revealing her pivotal role in shaping Bloom & Wild's customer-centric approach. She shares insights into the company's innovative strategies, how they've adapted to changing customer behaviours, and their relentless pursuit of new opportunities and moments that matter to their customers.

Discover what Bloom & Wild has learned on their journey, the challenges they've encountered, and the secrets behind their remarkable success. If you're curious about the future of D2C and the role of innovation in staying ahead in the market, this episode is a must-listen.

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Can AI pave the way for a new era in consumer understanding? In this episode, Jane Ostler sits down with Kantar experts, Ted Prince, Chief Product Officer, and Ashok Kalidas, Head of Data Science and Innovation, as they unravel the game-changing impact of AI in marketing.

From expediting insights delivery to reimagining ROI measurement, Kantar's pioneering approach is poised to revolutionise how businesses connect with their consumers. Tune in to this episode for a captivating exploration of how Kantar's AI-driven market research is pushing boundaries to provide clients with actionable insights.

Know more about our AI-powered solutions here.

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As part of our report on the world’s valuable global brands, Martin Guerrieria, Head of Kantar BrandZ speaks with Ravi Santhanam, CMO, Head - Corporate Communications, Head - Liability Products & Managed Programs at HDFC Bank.

HDFC Bank first entered the Global Top 100 in 2015, and this year rose five spots to reach number 56. Hear more about how India’s leading bank has accelerated its progress in digital, sustainability and more.

Discover extensive analysis on the most valuable global brands in the Kantar BrandZ global report.

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