Welcome to You, Me & CPG, the podcast brought to you by Haines McGregor, a brand strategy and innovation partner to some of the biggest and coolest brands in the world. Your host, Jamie Holtum, will take you beyond the label to uncover the brilliant minds behind your favourite products. This pod is about the personal as much as the professional - how do certain people in the industry rise so quickly? Make such creative impact? Do things with brands that we can just sit back and admire? We'll ...
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OLIPOP: Taking On The Giants #19
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David Lester’s career would be impressive enough from the past alone, but Olipop’s conquest of the US cements his efforts as a tour de force. The prebiotic, RTD soda brand is a poster child for startup success, hot off the back of a decade in global experience, giving David an invaluable perspective like no other. Join us on You, Me & CPG as we dis…
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'We Were Told This Will Never Work' ROB WALLIS, Co-Founder of Moth Drinks, the UK’s No.1 Margarita On No-Fear, Raising Capital, Pivoting Format & USA Ambitions #18
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It takes years to make an overnight success, and when that success is sparked by your ‘first and only good idea’, you can’t help but think it’s something truly special. Moth Drinks boldly leads its category, flying the flag for the RTD market. At its helm, Co-Founder Rob Wallis has a laser focus on doing one thing well - and they do it so unbelieva…
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“Telling The Truth Doesn’t Make You Very Popular.” PAUL THOMAS on Radical Candour & Why Honesty and Trust Are The Foundation for Commercial Success’ #17
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Paul Thomas’ honesty is an unstoppable force; his truth might make for uncomfortable listening, but it’s the only way he knows. He’s amassed experience with Asahi, Guinness, Peroni and currently resides with Suntory, and has walked both sides of the client-agency line - so rare is it to hold so many insights within a single human brain… Paul joins …
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‘The More Creativity Makes People Feel - The More People Buy, Give, Vote, and Do!’ JOHN KEARON on Predicting Politics, The Success of System 1 & The Formula for Successful Innovation #16
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The more that creativity makes people feel, the more that they’ll buy, give, vote and do. That’s the sharp insight that can only be attributed to a powerhouse like John Kearon, a creative catalyst with a grip on the industry that few among us can comprehend. He joins us on a fascinating episode of You, Me & CPG, as we look at how decisions follow e…
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‘Looking Good and Actually Feeling Good.’ - JESSICA GLOVER on the Convergence of Health & Wellbeing Categories, How to Cut Through a Cluttered Space and Tapping Into Gen Z #15
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No industry is static, nor can it stand on its own - the coalescence of beauty with health proves just as much. Jess Glover remains on the forefront of such a movement, an aspirational marketer with roles formerly in Reckitt, L’Oreal, Coty and Haleon. Now continuing to forge her path with Biomel, she shares the key to why consumers want the best of…
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‘Never Settle In The Pursuit Of What You Want’ JAMES DASHWOOD CHASE, Founder of Chase Distillery, on his Farming Mentality, Refusal to Settle, Embracing New Trends and Tapping into Men’s Wellness #14
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There’s seldom a more admirable sight in FMCG than a relentless desire for the best; it’s a trait worth its weight in gold. James Dashwood Chase is an entrepreneur with pedigree, and his CV speaks volumes - Co-Founding Chase Distillery, Willys Apple Cider Vinegar, and Founder now of men’s health brand Baz & Co. Joining Jamie Holtum this week on You…
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‘Making Tequila Your First Drink Of The Night, Not Your Last…’ JACK VEREKER on The Tequila Category, the Importance of Timing in Business and How to Spot Your Opportunities #13
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Tequila is among the fastest growing and most vibrant categories, with endorsements from famous faces pervading the space. It takes a keen eye, love of the spirit, guts and an equally bold Co-Founder to find a gap in the market just as Jack Vereker has with El Rayo Tequila. The brand has sprung into life to a stale space - Jack joins us to share ju…
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‘Know What You Are Good At – It’s A Superpower.’ JASMINE WICKS-STEPHENS on Faace, her fuss-free skincare, THAT Dragons’ Den episode and juggling being a Mum & an entrepreneur #12
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Entering the Dragon’s Den is often a real sink or swim moment, and under the pressure and watchful eyes of the nation, we saw Jasmine Wicks-Stephens shine. Exiting the infamous entrepreneurial amphitheatre with three Dragons’ backing, it’s their praise of Jasmine’s character that should draw your attention to the Founder of two fantastic brands, Fa…
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The Most Valuable Podcast Episode – The Top 10 Most Listened To Pieces of Advice #11
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Since You, Me & CPG’s inception we’ve played host to some incredible guests with insights from the very top of the industry. Where better to collate the very best than in one very special episode… Episode 11 looks back on the masterful approaches to branding, leadership and career progression coming from the sector’s most prolific figures, from Dia…
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Brutal Simplicity Of Thought with Co-Founder of M&C Saatchi, David Kershaw #10
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Few names are more synonymous with an industry as M&C Saatchi is with the advertising industry, and the power of simple, effective advertising runs in David Kershaw’s DNA. At the chaotic inception of the agency, ‘influence’ and ‘disruption’ were words that held gravitas, and David’s career to date shows just why M&C Saatchi has earned the right to …
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'Diversity is the Way to Ignite The Creative Explosion’ JEREMY LINDLEY with an exclusive insider view on how Diageo are unleashing creativity and commercialising design #9
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The brands under Jeremy Lindley’s watch across many years are nothing short of iconic. So how do you balance the design legacy with a new age of ideas… Diversity of thought and inclusive design are at the heart of Jeremy’s ethos and Diageo’s culture, but it’s exactly how this manifests in great design that makes his insights such a revelation to ma…
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‘Don’t Just Be Curious, Act On It’ STEPHEN ROBERTSON On The Curiosity Habit That Has Led To His Success, Demanding More Consumers In The Boardroom And Predictions For 2024 #8
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From Royal Wedding stunts to transforming a DIY giant, it’s safe to say that Stephen Robertson is a titan in the industry. Now a Non-Executive Director at Timpson, Stephen’s career is brimming with accolades, and in a nation of shopkeepers, it’s the fascinating retail marketing world from which he has some of the most invaluable lessons Stephen joi…
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‘THIS IS THE WAY TO UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE BEAST’ – MAU RUTABINGWA On Finding The Keys To Unleash Creativity Both Within And Beyond Work, How Companies Can Curate More Creative Environments And Tales From ...
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When you bring your whole, unfiltered self to your work, that’s where magic happens - if that’s true, then Mau Rutabingwa is a master magician. Whether through her role as Head of Spirits Innovation for Africa at Diageo, or her musical artistry as Mau Roots, this week’s You, Me & CPG guest bucks trends boldly, often with incredible results. She joi…
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‘DON’T BE AN IDIOT’ JONATHAN STORDY On Commanding Influence & Leaving The Right Legacy #6
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Jonathan Stordy’s CV reads like an industry’s greatest hits list; between Unilever, Diageo, Beam Suntory and San Miguel, we’re only scratching the surface… With so many roles across so many territories, the experiences that Jonathan shares with us on You, Me & CPG define the blueprint for success as an industry leader. Join us as he takes us throug…
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'I JUST WON’T LET THEM WIN’ RACHEL ROBERTS on Shattering Ceilings And Pioneering Change Within The Spirits Industry For Some Of The Coolest Brands In The World #5
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Rachel Roberts has never shied away from bucking trends and swimming against the tides, and her stellar journey so far is evidence enough of her excellence. Now a global leader in premium spirits powerhouse Beam Suntory, she’s charged through a male-dominated industry, unyielding in her desire to create unique experiences. Rachel joins us on You, M…
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‘Unemployable, Over Stressed And Going Nowhere’- MARK SCOTT On Breaking The Insanity Cycle, Unlocking The Power Of Passion And Founding Bella & Duke - The UK’s Fastest Growing Pet Food Business #4
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Mark Scott’s illustrious history is dotted with a vast array of successful businesses, but his latest is in a niche of its own - beloved pet food brand Bella & Duke. It’s a brand which, in 6 years, has amassed sales nearing 30 million, a 140-strong team, and orders of 3 million meals a month, a monumental feat demonstrating the power of finding wha…
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‘Learn To Be More Useful Than Anyone Else’ - SIAN DAVIES’ Rallying Cry Against A Linear, Traditional Career And How To Challenge From Within At P&G, Guinness & Seedlip #3
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Sian Davies has always been happy off-piste, whether it’s in her non-linear, international career, or her mountain marathoning. Both make her an unrivalled trailblazer. She’s enjoyed a career that’s helped establish Seedlip as a boundary-pushing non-alcoholic innovator, and continues her stellar path as Diageo’s Global Head of Digital Consumer Insi…
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‘Does It Make The Actual Boat Go Faster?’ – OLLIE PALMER On Winning The Talisker Atlantic Challenge And How That Mentality Led him From Drinks Giant, Diageo, to Start Up, Caleño and Beyond. #2
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Ollie Palmer’s decorated career isn’t limited to startup success and roles with industry leaders, but athletic prowess. From 10 years at Diageo to an influential journey so far with Caleño Drinks, Ollie’s adventure knows no bounds, whether in the CPG space or otherwise… We catch up with Ollie as he shares the experiences from within the biggest dri…
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‘Whatever You Do…Just Get In The Arena’ - HUGH THOMAS: Leaning Into Founding Fear With Ugly Drinks, Disruption At Heinz And Making Magic With Vita Coco And TOTMC. Pure Gold. #1
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Welcome to You, Me & CPG - the podcast series that delves deep beyond the label and learns from the people behind the products. We’re kicking the series off with a guest who’s no stranger to launch-day success, selling 10,000 bags of coffee on Top of the Mornin’ Coffee’s very first day of re-launch, earlier this year... With a career steeped in ent…
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Welcome to You, Me & CPG, the podcast brought to you by Haines McGregor, a brand strategy and innovation partner to some of the biggest and coolest brands in the world. Your host, Jamie Holtum, will take you beyond the label to uncover the brilliant minds behind your favourite products. This pod is about the personal as much as the professional - h…
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