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Ben Newbury - Taylors of Harrogate
Taylors of Harrogate, the family-owned company behind the UK’s number one tea brand, Yorkshire Tea, sells tea and coffee in 50 countries...
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Sep 264 min read


Aleks Fiege - Enrico | Roots In Good Food
Managing hundreds of SKUs with a lean team might sound like a logistical nightmare to some, but for Aleks Fiege, Marketing Director at...
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Sep 125 min read


Berend-Jan van Egmond – Cloetta
“Travel retail is a dynamic, fast-growing industry, and still thrives on relationships and visibility,” says Berend-Jan van Egmond, Head...
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Aug 145 min read


Paul van Kuilenburg - Alfred
In the advertising world, the role of creativity is both celebrated and scrutinised. With budgets under pressure, channels multiplying,...
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Jul 244 min read


Annette Bentzien Bastidas – Dansk Erhverv
What does it mean to be a loyal customer? And more importantly, what drives that loyalty in the first place? We often look to commercial brands for the answer, but the insights from Dansk Erhverv, Denmark’s second-largest business organisation, offer a surprisingly fresh perspective. In a recent conversation with Annette Bentzien Bastidas, Data Analysis and Insights Manager at Dansk Erhverv, we explored how a trade organisation with no traditional “products” to sell builds me
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May 163 min read


Sanne Demir – De Combinatie Van Factoren
Brand activation is evolving, shifting from short-term sales drivers to essential tools for long-term brand growth. In this interview, we speak with Sanne Demir, Communication & Behavioural Strategist at De Combinatie van Factoren (DCVF), a Dutch activation agency known for combining creativity, behavioural science and retail design into impactful brand experiences. From developing concepts to 3D retail design and production, DCVF helps brands bring their strategies to life w
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Apr 185 min read


Jörg Heinemann - Otto
As a subsidiary of the Otto Group, one of the world's largest retail and e-commerce companies, Otto is a leading e-commerce platform...
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Apr 44 min read


Marloes van den Berg – Jaarbeurs
Jaarbeurs, based in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a renowned venue for trade fairs, congresses, and events, attracting over 2.4 million...
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Jan 314 min read


Laurence Allen-Ruthven - Unilever
In today’s evolving media landscape, Unilever is exploring innovative ways to strengthen brand growth through a balanced and data-driven...
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Jan 175 min read


Caroline Henneman – PassaSports
P assaSports is on a mission to become Europe’s leading online sports specialist. Born from the merger of two e-commerce companies, it...
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Jan 106 min read


Jicky von Bechtolsheim & Mike Bödger – WallDecaux
WallDecaux is a premium supplier of OOH advertising in Germany. The company is strongly expediting digitalisation and innovation of...
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Jan 35 min read


Frank Jobse – Unilever
In a world where data-driven decision-making is becoming the standard, Unilever is pushing forward with ambitious initiatives to...
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Dec 20, 20244 min read


Vera Donner-Sander – Semper idem Underberg AG
Semper idem Underberg AG is a family-owned German company renowned for its premium spirits, including the iconic Underberg herbal bitter,...
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Dec 13, 20246 min read


Dr. Patrick Riedemann – BSH Hausgeräte
Fostering sustainable brand growth requires a blend of strategic insight, cultural awareness, and data-driven decision-making. At the...
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Dec 6, 20244 min read


Ashwien Bisnajak - Unilever
In an insightful discussion on Unilever’s approach to market growth and promotions, Ashwien Bisnajak, Consumer and Market Insights Lead...
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Nov 29, 20245 min read


Steffen Saemann - Tchibo
Tchibo, a prominent coffee and lifestyle retailer, has successfully implemented its full business model in Slovakia and Czechia,...
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Nov 27, 20245 min read


Jeroen Provoost - Verstegen
Verstegen, a well-established Dutch family business since 1886, is known for its high-quality herbs, spices, marinades and sauces which...
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Nov 22, 20245 min read


Michael Jansen - Zehnder
In an insightful conversation with Michael Jansen, Head of Marketing Ventilation Solutions at Zehnder, we explore how this leading brand of ventilation solutions is navigating the challenges of an evolving market. Zehnder is a company known for creating innovative systems that ensure healthy indoor air quality, focusing on customer-centric innovation and digitalisation to stay ahead. In this interview, Michael defines the importance of raising awareness about indoor climate h
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Nov 15, 20244 min read


Arthur Gerritsen - Uitgekookt
Uitgekookt is a leader in fresh, ready-made meals, and has successfully positioned itself as a solution for time-conscious consumers...
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Nov 1, 20244 min read


Yasushi Kusume – IKEA
Innovation and brand growth are vital to long-term business success, especially in a competitive global market. In our recent interview, Yasushi Kusume, Innovation & Creative Manager at IKEA of Sweden AB and an author, shared his insights on how companies can foster innovation and build stronger emotional connections with their customers. Drawing from nearly 40 years of experience in product design and brand management, Yasushi discusses several key concepts, including the Th
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Oct 24, 20244 min read
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