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Why Most Marketers Will Struggle with AI (And How to Stay Ahead) | Tamara Rogers

This week, we’re joined by Tamara Rogers, former Chief Marketing Officer at Haleon and former Unilever marketing leader, for a masterclass on modern marketing, leadership, AI, consumer insights and building billion-dollar brands. After spending 25 years at Unilever and helping build Haleon into one of the world’s largest consumer health companies, Tamara shares what it really takes to build brands that consumers trust, how global marketing is evolving, why critical thinking matters more than ever in the AI era, and the leadership principles behind high-performing teams. Whether you’re a marketer, founder, business leader or simply curious about the future of branding, this episode is packed with practical insights.

How to get your dream job

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Gandhi, VP of Marketing at Bally’s Interactive, to unpack the twists, setbacks, and pivotal moments that shaped her career. From being rejected by her dream graduate scheme at Diageo to building an international career across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, startups, and global brands, Kate shares the lessons she’s learned about leadership, confidence, career growth, and navigating uncertainty.

Why Great Brands Win (And Weak Brands Get Exposed by AI) | Nick Emmel

What happens when AI stops listening to what brands say… and starts revealing what they actually are? In this episode, we sit down with Nick Emmel, Founder of Mr. President, one of the UK’s most distinctive creative agencies, to unpack why most brands are built backwards and what it really takes to create brands people believe in. From Ryanair and Apple to Vodafone and Metro Bank, Nick shares why brand isn’t advertising, identity or a campaign, it’s the total experience.

She Applied to 200 Jobs Before Landing EasyJet - Jessica Houston

From sending 200 job applications to leading Marketing Strategy & Operations across EMEA at EasyJet, Jessica Houston’s career journey is a masterclass in resilience, networking, growth and building a career with intention. In this episode, Jess opens up about: - Breaking into consumer marketing - Building relationships that create opportunities - Navigating restructures and uncertainty - Why marketing operations deserves more attention - How AI is changing the future of work - Burnout, boundaries and redefining success - Mentoring, leadership and continuous learning

The Future of B2B Marketing, AI & Growth | Elly Sherwin, CMO of Fundament

From helping scale Silicon Valley Bank across global markets to leading through one of the most dramatic moments in modern banking history, Elly Sherwin has seen leadership, growth, resilience, and marketing from every angle. In this episode, Elly shares what it was really like navigating the collapse of SVB, the transition into HSBC Innovation Banking, and why she ultimately chose to return to startup life as CMO of Fundament. We explore how modern B2B marketing is evolving, what it takes to drive predictable growth, how marketers can build stronger relationships with customers, and why empathy remains one of the most underrated business skills.