We’re back with a brand-new season of the CIM Marketing Podcast!

This season, we’ll be exploring creativity and innovation, asking what it really takes for brands to stand out in an increasingly complex, tech-driven landscape.

In this episode, we’re focusing on creativity, asking: In a digital world ruled by algorithms and saturated with content, is creativity losing its edge, or are the boundaries of human creativity expanding?

Host Ben Walker is joined on the show by two renowned industry leaders, Emily Heath, Global Brand Director at Rexona/Sure, and Paul Greenwood, Global Head of Research & Insights at We Are Social.

They discuss how the recent shift in online behaviour is reshaping how people engage with brands, and how marketers can balance data, changing technologies and creativity to deliver impact and relevance.

Together, they’ll cut through the noise and share their thoughts on how marketers can balance data, technology, and creativity to build brands that stand out in an algorithm-driven world.

Tune in to hear more about:

· Shifting global trends in digital behaviour, and why they matter

· Lessons learnt from global brand campaigns

· How to stay creative and distinctive at scale

· Working with algorithms, not against them

If you want to build a brand that stands out, this episode is for you.

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

Thanks for listening to this episode. You can share your thoughts and feedback in our survey now, or contact us at podcast@cim.co.uk

The first episode of the brand-new season of the CIM Marketing Podcast launches tomorrow!

In our upcoming episode, we sit down with Emily Heath, Global Brand Director at Rexona/Sure, and Paul Greenwood, Global Head of Research & Insights at We Are Social to find out how creativity could help brands stand out in a digital world ruled by algorithms.

If you want to build a brand that thrives on creativity, 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 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 podcast@cim.co.uk

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.