The Whole Marketer podcast

Episode #14. Behavioural Science is the topic discussed in this episode; a skill that relatively still less known within in its use in marketing, but there are clear benefits, as discussed in this podcast. Abby is joined by Kate Socker, founder of Twigged Innovation who uses behavioural science to uncover the 'why' of consumer behaviour and not just the 'what'. Listen to hear where behavioural science has evolved from, what it means for marketers and 4 reasons to incorporate it early into your strategic and innovation process.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest Kate Socker

https://www.twiggedinnovation.com

linkedin.com/in/katiesocker

Episode #13. The focus of this episode is Insight, a truly important technical skill for today's marketer. Joining host Abby is Labyrinth Marketing's own insight consultant, Julian Watson. Julian takes us through the evolution of market research and some of the exciting new tools and processes, such as 'design thinking', to uncover insights across markets, competitors and consumers. But is new always best? Julian offers great advice on how to use what's already available to you and how to focus on the problem not the methodology.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Episode #12. In this Episode, Leadership is the soft skill explored with guest Katherine Whitton, Chief Marketing Officer of Specsavers. Katherine's leadership style is inspiring as she shares with Abby the 8 pillars of good leadership, why leadership is not just about authority and how to create an environment of bravery, learning, reassurance and recognition. Plus as a marketing leader, why now is not the time to cut your marketing spend.

Guest Katherine Whitton

linkedin.com/in/katherine-whitton-0222384

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Episode #11. The topic in this episode is a technical skill - Brand Measurement. Joining host Abby to share practical tips and advice is Richard Bambrick, Global Senior Insights Manager at Pentland Brands (Speedo, Mitre plus more). Richard shares the importance of brand tracking as a tool for marketers to understand consumer behaviour and demonstrate impact, as well as some great advice for what you should/shouldn't be tracking as a KPI. Plus why marketers should be sceptical and develop their skills in critical thinking to challenge market research.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbambri/

Bamboozled.co

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Episode #10. In this episode, Abby's guest is legendary bestselling author, keynote speaker and Coach Peter Docker (co-author of Find Your Why alongside Simon Sinek and david mead). The episode focuses on Commitment – how we as humans are driven by love or fear, the difference between your purpose and declaring your commitment and how this impacts on you as a human and your personal journey of growth and fulfilment in life. But also some key take-outs for marketers are how you can lead and be trusted especially when your commitment is being tested under pressure.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest: Peter Docker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdocker/

https://www.whynotunlimited.com

Episode #9. This episode is about you the marketer and embracing your personal values to have the most fulfilling marketing career and life. Taking the time to understand your values, how they affect the type of company/brand you want to work for and your leadership style can be a valuable exercise; one that host Abby has personally benefitted from. Abby is joined by entrepreneur Alex Hirst, who shares his story of how his values inspired a new 'workstyle' concept of flexible freelance working with his business as co-founder of The Hoxby Collective.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest: Alex Hirst

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhirst/

https://hoxby.com

Episode #8. The topic in this episode is marketing competencies. Abby is joined by Gemma Butler, Marketing Director for the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the world's leading professional marketing body. Gemma discusses the biggest competencies needed for today's marketer, what we can learn from brands such as Netflix, McDonalds and Dollar Shave Club on great marketing practice and how marketing is evolving.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest: Gemma Butler

https://www.linkedin.com/in/butlergemma/

Episode #7. Let us tell you a story... This episode focuses on Storytelling, a brilliant soft skill for marketers to not only connect emotionally with consumers, but a useful tool for internally leading and inspiring your organisation. Joining host Abby is successful author, trainer and strategist Anthony Tasgal. He shares the 'golden thread' storytelling method, why you should let yourself 'wander' to share inspiration and in an industry obsessed with numbers and data, the importance of emotion to be memorable, resonate and influence your audience.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest: Anthony 'Tas' Tasgal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tastasgal/

Episode #6. This episode focuses on Social Media – a technical skill that has truly changed the landscape for marketers to build greater connections and insight with your consumers and customers, when done well. Abby's and Social Media expert guest is the awesome Michelle Carvill, successful author of 4 books including #getsocial and director of Carvill Creative agency. Discuss the the true benefit of social media for B2C and B2B brands, who's doing it well (and why), how to utilise as a form of insight, how to improve your social media presence by improving internally first and how to avoid the pitfalls of simply broadcasting or ' filling the feeds' to get the maximum impact from your social media strategy.

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest: Michelle Carvill

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellecarvill

www.Carvillcreative.co.uk

Digital Marketing: with guest Daniel Rowles Episode #5. In this episode, Abby is joined by her fellow CIM trainer and Digital Marketing superstar, Daniel Rowles. As CEO of Target Internet (which provides online courses, training and industry benchmarking for digital marketing) Daniel is a leading voice on digital trends, opportunities and challenges facing marketers. In this chat with Abby he talks about skills gaps, how to keep pace with fast moving technology and bringing the fundamental principles of marketing into your digital channels as well as top tips on new resources to explore….. living legend. Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Benchmark: https://www.targetinternet.com/benchmark-digital-marketing-skills-assessment/ Digital Marketing Toolkit:https://www.targetinternet.com/resources/DigitalMarketingToolkit.pdf

Sponsored by Labyrinth Marketing

www.labyrinthmarketing.co.uk

Host Abigail Dixon @thewholemarketer https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailcdixon/

Guest: Daniel Rowles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrowles/