Jon shares how authentic communication with customers has been his point of difference when it comes to successful marketing.

Bruce shares from his extensive experience in the Telecommunications world and his recent success in establishing Electric Vehicle brand Polestar in New Zealand, selling beyond all expectations, despite supply chain challenges.

Paul Spain speaks to Stephen Phillips, Senior Account Executive at Snyk and leader in world of technology and cyber security.

In his final show as host, Ben talks to Vanessa Sorenson, Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand. Vanessa candidly shares her amazing story of how being a learn-it-all, not a know-it-all enabled her to come from challenging beginnings and end up in arguably the biggest role in New Zealand tech. Hear her stories of grit, resilience, aspiration, and growth and you are guaranteed to come away inspired, or your money back!

Ben speaks to Rob Cooke, Country Manager at Braze. Rob shares what he’s learned about Sales and Marketing through a storied global career working with brands including themarket.co.nz, Nissan, Wrangler, Evian, Firestone, and Yellow.

Ben speaks to Simon Lendrum, Chief Executive of the Commercial Communications Council, industry body representing New Zealand marketing agencies. Simon shares tips on how to foster successful client-agency relationships, thoughts on best practice when it comes to selecting an agency partner as well as a few stories from an ad agency career spanning both hemispheres which listeners will enjoy.

Ben catches up with Wendy Thompson, founder of award-winning social media agency Socialites. Wendy shares learnings from their journey, and thoughts around the crucial role social media can play in enabling dialogue between brands and the communities that grow around them.

Ben speaks to One Plus One founder and industry veteran Kelly Bennett about the dark arts of PR. Kelly shares many of the insights he's learned through a storied international career helping shape the communications narrative for organisations large and small, through a massive number of crises, opportunities and news cycles.

Ben speaks to Shyr and Brent Godfrey, the founders of Forty Thieves nut butters. They share their story so far and delve into just how they brought the brand to life, how they managed to get - and stay - listed in supermarkets nationwide, and what being an FMCG business is like from the inside.

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Ben speaks to comms and community manager Madeline Saxton-Beer. Madeline talks about her journey from publishing to marketing, from FMCG brand Lewis Road Creamery to prestigious jewelery retailer Patridge Jewellers. She shares what she's learned about the power of brand in general, and especially of a clearly articulated brand voice. Most importantly, she talks about the difference that can be made by supporting great ideas.