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Rob Thomas - Marketing Master and Global Head of Digital at Zuru

Rob Thomas - Marketing Master and Global Head of Digital at Zuru

Update: 2025-06-17
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16 Brands. 81 Countries. No TV Ads. How ZURU Does Marketing Differently - with Rob Thomas

How do you launch 16 brands in 81 countries in just 12 months - all without a single TV ad in the US?


In this special episode of Marketing Masters, recorded live at the #OnSocial25 event by the Marketing Association NZ, Zania Guy chats with Rob Thomas, Global Head of Digital at ZURU. He lifts the lid on what it takes to build billion-dollar brands from scratch - fast.


From testing in New Zealand to scaling globally, Rob shares ZURU’s digital-first, content-led approach to brand building. He unpacks how they use creators, test-and-learn tactics, and smart strategy to win in market after market - and why staying scrappy is still in their DNA.


You’ll learn:

  • Why over 90% of ZURU’s marketing is digital

  • How they test in NZ before going global

  • The story behind "Granny XSHOT content” that went viral with 200M+ views

  • What marketers can learn about speed, agility and thinking big


This one’s a must-listen for anyone working in brand, digital, strategy or content.


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Rob Thomas - Marketing Master and Global Head of Digital at Zuru

Rob Thomas - Marketing Master and Global Head of Digital at Zuru

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