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Little Conversation brings you fresh ideas and new perspectives on how consumers eat, drink, shop, groom and think. From the rise of veganism to the future of social media and the urgency of sustainability in beauty, Mintel experts discuss key topics affecting today’s consumers in a fun, entertaining and informal way.
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Host Andrew Davidson is joined by David Johnson, CEO of Vervent, to explore the company’s journey from a specialist provider to a global force in financial services. They unpack how economic uncertainty is reshaping consumer needs — particularly among subprime audiences — and how Vervent is responding with innovation, agility and a consumer-first mindset. David shares his perspective on building trust in financial services, the evolving role of brand strategy, and how AI is shaping the future of the industry.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of this discussion about subprime credit, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: David Johnson, CEO & Founder, Vervent.
Mintel experts speak with Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer of Unilever's Dirt is Good brand, about leadership, consumer trends & purpose-driven branding in FMCG. Tati shares insights on adapting to local markets while maintaining a global brand identity and the future of fabric care in a technology-driven world. Listen to the conversation to find out more about consumer trends in fabric care, sustainability efforts, and the significance of storytelling in advertising. Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of this thought-provoking conversation about leadership in FMCG. Download Mintel's FREE 2025 Global Consumer Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand. Coming this October: Mintel’s 2026 Global Consumer Predictions—insights to shape the year ahead; visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community to get our latest updates.Host: Andrew McDougall, Director, Mintel Beauty and Personal Care.Guests: Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer, Dirt is Good, Unilever.David Jago, Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting.
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade, about the innovative financial products offered by Upgrade, including the unique Upgrade Card and the new OneCard. They discuss the company's mission to provide responsible credit solutions and the challenges of marketing these products. Listen to find out more about the future of financial services, particularly the role of AI in transforming the industry. Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards, Upgrade.
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending at Citizens, about the bank's strategic shift in its credit card offerings. The discussion covers the rationale behind the overhaul and the bank's approach to marketing and customer engagement. Listen to find out more about the importance of understanding customer needs and why it's crucial to remain committed to maintaining a relationship-focused strategy in a competitive market.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion about relationship-focused strategies in banking, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending, Citizens.
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step, a fintech company focused on providing financial services tailored for Gen Z. They discuss the inspiration behind Step, the challenges faced in the highly regulated financial services space, and the innovative products offered. Listen to find out more about the importance of building credit for young consumers and how Step aims to grow with its users as they transition into adulthood.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion about providing financial services to Gen Z, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO, Step.
Mintel Little Conversation's new mini-series explores the impact of tariffs worldwide. In this series’ third episode, our experts explore consumer sentiment surrounding US brands, and how they may need to rethink their marketing strategies. Are brands going to cut back on marketing spend? Listen to find out more!Get in touch with our Consultants to learn about how shifting global trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn and let us know how tariffs are impacting your purchasing decisions. Don't forget to visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests: Nicole Bond, Director of Marketing Strategy, Comperemedia.Paris Hogan, Principal Consultant.
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Meera Iyer, CMO of SoFi Lending, about the innovative strategies and products that SoFi is implementing to disrupt the financial services industry. Listen to find out more about how SoFi is helping members achieve financial independence, and the role of education and trust in marketing disruptive financial products. Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host:Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Meera Iyer, CMO, SoFi Lending.
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Nate Bacon, head of consumer and small business credit cards at PNC, about the bank's evolution from a regional player to a national competitor, particularly in the credit card space. They discuss PNC's new card launch which rewards responsible financial behavior, and the strategic focus on building customer relationships and trust. Listen to find out more about PNC's innovative marketing approaches in a competitive landscape.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Nate Bacon, Head of Consumer and Small Business Credit Cards, PNC.
1Mintel Little Conversation's new mini-series explores the impact of tariffs worldwide. In the second episode of this series, our experts explore consumer sentiment surrounding US brands in Canada and the EU, discussing how localism is influencing consumer behavior, the complexities of brand perception, and strategies for US brands to navigate the landscape.Get in touch with our Consultants to learn about how shifting global trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn and let us know how tariffs are impacting your purchasing decisions. Don't forget to visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests: Nick Carroll, Director of Retail Insight, MintelScott Stewart, Associate Director for Lifestyles and Retail, Mintel.
Mintel Little Conversation's new mini-series explore the impact of tariffs worldwide. The first episode explores the impact of tariffs on consumer sentiment and behavior in both the U.S. and European markets. Mintel consumer experts highlight the differences in consumer attitudes towards tariffs, the economic indicators affecting spending, and the strategies brands can adopt to navigate these challenges. Get in touch with our Consultants to learn about how shifting global trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn and let us know how tariffs are impacting your purchasing decisions. Don't forget to visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Rich Shepherd, Category Director - Financial Services and Social Research, Mintel.
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Julie Szudarek, CEO of Self Financial, about accessible credit solutions for consumers facing financial challenges. Listen to the discussion about innovative credit builder products, customer success stories, and how Self adapts to economic changes. Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Julie Szudarek, CEO, Self Financial.
Food and drink experts at Mintel discuss key innovative products and trends observed at the Natural Products Expo West. They explore the rise of hydration-focused products, the impact of upcycled ingredients, and the evolving snacking landscape. Listen to find out more about innovative cooking solutions, emerging flavors, and the importance of community and provenance in food products.Download Mintel's FREE 2025 Global Food and Drink Trends and get in touch with our Consultants to learn about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn and let us know which innovative products caught your attention at Natural Products Expo West. Don't forget to visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests: Stephanie Mattucci, Director, Mintel Food and Drink.
Host Andrew Davidson interviews Kelley Halpin, co-founder and CEO of Mesa, about the innovative Mesa Homeowners Card, which rewards homeowners for their mortgage payments and other home-related expenses. Listen to the discussion about the value proposition of the card, the challenges of launching a fintech product, and the importance of consumer insights in shaping the product's features.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Kelley Halpin, co-founder and CEO, Mesa.
Food and drink experts at Mintel explore key trends in 2025, focusing on the importance of nutrition, supply chain challenges, and the integration of technology in agriculture. Listen to find out how consumers are navigating contradictory desires for health and indulgence, the impact of global events on food sourcing, and the role of innovation in meeting evolving consumer expectations.Download Mintel's FREE 2025 Global Food and Drink Trends and get in touch with our Consultants to learn about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn and let us know what trend you think will have the most impact in 2025. Don't forget to visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host:Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests:David Jago, Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting.Jenny Zegler, Director, Mintel Food & Drink.
Host Andrew Davidson sits down with Nick Antonelli, Chief Marketing Officer from Bread Financial, to talk about the strategies for building brand awareness, and the diversification of products and services. Listen to find out more about the importance of partnerships, consumer engagement, and the evolving marketing landscape in the credit card industry.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of today's episode, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Nick Antonelli, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Bread Financial.
Beauty and personal care experts at Mintel explore key beauty trends in 2025. Listen to find out more about the three themes that we think will be influential in 2025 and beyond: embracing ownership and individuality while prioritising functional efficacy, the merging of climate-adaptive beauty, localism and minimalism, and, finally, back-to-basics through comfort, nostalgia and slow living.Download Mintel's FREE 2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of today's episode, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host:Andrew McDougall, Director, Mintel Beauty and Personal Care.Guests:Alex Fisher, Associate Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting.Clotilde Drape, Global Beauty Analyst, Mintel.Vivienne Rudd, Senior Consultant, Mintel Consulting.
Host Andrew Davidson sits down with Jinal Shah, GM, Shopping & CMO at Zip, to talk about the growth and evolution of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector. Listen as they discuss BNPL’s target audience, marketing strategies, corporate commitment to financial literacy and the importance of responsible lending practices. Tune into the conversation to find out more about the future of BNPL and the opportunities it presents for both consumers and marketers.Download our FREE 2025 Financial Services Marketing Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to share your take on how BNPL impacts consumer trends, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Timestamps:(00:03) Introduction (01:56) BNPL market growth(05:14) Target audience of BNPL and evolution(10:15) Competition in the BNPL space(13:59) Responsible lending and transparency (18:23) Marketing strategy and innovation (28:43) Future plans and aspiration(32:22) Career advice for aspiring marketeers(38:56) Closing thoughts and takeawaysHost: Andrew Davidson, SVP, Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Jinal Shah, GM, Shopping & CMO, Zip.
Culture and brand experts at Mintel explore consumer sentiment during the US election season, focusing on the stress and anxiety consumers are currently experiencing. How are brands navigating political engagement? Listen now to find out more about the evolving relationship between consumers and brands in a politically charged environment.Disclaimer: This content does not endorse any political party, candidate, or stance in the 2024 US presidential election.Browse Mintel’s Cultural and Identity research and buy a report here, and get in touch with our consultants to learn more.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to share your take on what brands should do to engage consumers, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests:BJ Pichman, Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting.Lisa Dubina, Associate Director for Culture and Identity, Mintel.
In today's episode, host Andrew Davidson sits down with Anthony Merola, Head of Proprietary Products for Citi Branded Cards, to discuss Citi's vision for its credit card products and the rise of travel credit cards. Listen to find out more about the importance of customer feedback in driving product innovation and how financial powerhouses navigate the increasingly competitive landscape of the credit card industry.Download our FREE 2025 Financial Services Marketing Trends to hear our predictions on the future of the industry.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to share your take on the future of branded travel cards, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP, Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Anthony Merola, Head of Proprietary Products for Citi Branded Cards.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Citi and the travel credit card landscape(02:57) Citi's vision and how it relates to product development(07:17) What gave rise to travel credit cards(09:49) Brand cards refresh - how did it go(12:07) The branding of Citi Strata Premier(21:40) Impact of inflation on consumer spending(23:30) Looking ahead: Innovations and customer engagement
Join Mintel food and drink experts as they delve into the characteristics of the 55+ consumer group. They discuss the diverse needs of this demographic and the stereotypes that often misrepresent them, and look into the marketing challenges brands face when targeting this audience. Listen to understand the unique preferences of older consumers, including their desire for familiar, natural, and affordable products.Learn more about our Gen X and Seniors (65+) research and buy a report here.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to share your take on 55+ consumers, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community; Mintel clients can read our insight pieces on the Silver Economy here. Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guest: Jonny Forsyth, Senior Director, Mintel Food & Drink.
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