The Unicorny Marketing Show

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Jules Berriff, UK Marketing Director at ESET UK, reveals how businesses can build trust as a cornerstone for brand resilience. Jules explains why trust internally—within teams and leadership—and externally, with…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, host Dom sits down with Camilla Davison, CMO of ZF Aftermarket, to explore how B2B marketing can deliver meaningful customer value. Camilla shares her journey from consumer goods to the aftermarket industry,…

Lisa Quest, Partner, Head of UK&I, Co-Head of Government and Public Institutions - Europe at Oliver Wyman, joins The Unicorny Marketing Show to discuss how marketing can transform from a cost centre into a powerful growth driver. Drawing on her leadership…

In this episode, Jazz Aujla, global head of digital marketing at Euromonitor International, shares her insights on aligning marketing efforts with customer needs. From her journey starting in research at Deloitte to a leader in digital marketing. Jazz breaks…

Short-term gains often tempt businesses to cut corners—but at what cost? Christine Alemany joins The Unicorny Podcast to discuss balancing immediate profit demands with building long-term trust and authenticity. From high-profile corporate missteps to…

Catherine Reed, Senior Marketing Director at SAP and PhD candidate in bias and AI for marketing, shares her expertise on using AI to enhance marketing strategies. Together with Dom Hawes, Catherine discusses the practical benefits of AI in customer scoring,…

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on the lessons of the past year and gear up for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Rachel discusses her upcoming book, Rebrand Right, written with Sarah Robb, and its mission to empower marketer…

What do you get when you cross Unicorny bloopers with Dom?... A roasted potato🥔 Find out why, as Dom and the Unicorny crew celebrate Christmas with a few outtakes (kindly provided by Pete the editor) and a look at some of our favourite moments. Join us for a…

What makes marketers and agency professionals natural SaaS founders? In this episode, David Hart, author of Productized and co-founder of ScreenCloud, shares his journey from agency ownership to building a successful SaaS company with over $20M ARR. Learn how…

What if your marketing campaigns could achieve more with less? Dr. Felipe Thomaz, Associate Professor of Marketing at Oxford's Saïd Business School, challenges the widespread belief that maximising reach guarantees success. Drawing insights from his ground…

How can marketers add value and lead with confidence? In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Rachel Fairley returns as host and is joined by Leo McCloskey, VP of Marketing at Echodyne. Together, they discuss the evolving role of marketing in B2B,…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, we welcome back Valentina Kristensen from OakNorth Bank. Since her first appearance, Valentina has taken on a broader role as Corporate Affairs Director and shares how OakNorth continues to disrupt the seemingly…

In this special 100th episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Rachel Fairley interviews host, Dom to share key lessons from their podcast journey. This reflective conversation uncovers how the show has influenced marketing strategy and shaped perspectives on…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Dom talks to Tas Tasgal, Keynote speaker, author and trainer about the intricacies of human behaviour in marketing. Tas challenges common perceptions in marketing, emphasising that decision-making is often…

In this episode, marketing veteran Mark Larwood offers a refreshing perspective on the importance of patience in marketing. Mark discusses how today's fast-paced business environment can push for instant results, but slowing down and allowing strategies to…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Graham Wylie joins Dom to challenge the conventional view of marketing. Wylie argues that marketing shouldn’t be confined to a single department but should be a company-wide responsibility. He explains the…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Dom and Peter Whent discuss Peter's straightforward "pool rules" for better marketing messaging. Inspired by clear, no-nonsense swimming pool signs, these rules focus on the power of simple, bold communication.…

In this episode, Dom Hawes interviews cognitive neuroscientist Carmen Simon, uncovering how brain science can help marketers ensure their content is remembered. Carmen highlights the importance of focusing on distinctiveness and emotion to make sure your…

Could your company’s most valuable asset be its culture? In this episode, Hilton Barbour, a seasoned marketing consultant, discusses the vital role of organisational culture. He explains how culture shapes decisions, brand identity, and even the ability to…

In the second part of this episode, Leonard Burger returns to discuss the growing trend of side hustles and their unexpected benefits for marketers. Leonard shares how working on external projects, such as angel investing, has enriched his professional…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, we pull back the curtain on a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in marketing: product marketing. Host Dom Hawes sits down with Leonard Burger to explore how product marketers act as the glue that binds sales,…

In this continuation of Dom Hawes' conversation with Simon Carter, the focus shifts to the challenges facing marketing leadership and the role of trade bodies. They discuss how marketing organisations often fall short in supporting senior marketers, which…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Dom chats with Simon Carter, a marketing expert with a diverse background in industries such as financial services, utilities, and B2B. The conversation focuses on why marketing is often undervalued in…

In Part 2 of our conversation with Clare Jones, CMO of System C, we explore the challenges of rebranding, maintaining brand integrity, and the strategic art of prioritising customers. Clare shares her experience of unifying multiple brands into one cohesive…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Clare Jones, CMO of System C, challenges the common perceptions around demand generation, explores the changing dynamics of B2B buyer behaviour, and discusses the complexities of mergers and acquisitions. Clare…

In this continuation of the discussion with Professor Ben Bensaou from INSEAD Business School, Dom explores how organisations can build a robust framework for continuous improvement and creativity. Bensaou introduces the concept of the "innovating engine,"…

In this episode of The Unicorny Marketing Show, Professor Ben M. Bensaou of INSEAD Business School joins us to discuss how organisations can build a culture where innovation thrives. Bensaou shares real-world examples from companies like Starwood Hotels and…

In this episode, Dom Hawes continues his conversation with Dominic Rodgers, Head of Marketing at Frog Capital, focusing on how purpose is practically applied to scale businesses. Dominic discusses Frog Capital’s use of AI-driven toolkits and how engaging…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dominic Rodgers, Head of Marketing at Frog Capital, shares how his company integrates purpose into every aspect of its investment strategy. Dominic reveals Frog's unique methodology for scaling businesses, emphasising the vital…

In this episode of Unicorny, we continue our exploration of the intersection between marketing and entrepreneurship with Sandra Vollrath, a marketing operations leader turned yoga studio owner. Building on the insights from part one, we examine how Lean Six…

In this episode of Unicorny, we meet Sandra Vollrath, a seasoned B2B marketing strategist and yoga studio owner, to explore the intriguing parallels between marketing operations and entrepreneurship. Sandra shares her journey from leading global marketing…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom goes solo again and challenges the common perceptions of B2B marketing, stressing the need for a comprehensive understanding that goes beyond promotional activities. He examines the notion that B2B marketing is ineffective and…

In a slight shake-up from the usual, Dom goes solo and tackles the challenge of defining marketing and its significance within businesses today. Drawing from over 80 podcast episodes and his own experiences, Dom outlines a manifesto for modern marketing. He…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes continues his conversation with Steven Millman about the transformative potential of AI and quantum computing. They focus on the evolution from artificial general intelligence (AGI) to artificial superintelligence, its…

Discover the future of marketing with Dom Hawes and guest Steven Millman as they discuss the implications of quantum computing and advanced AI. Learn how these technologies will transform creative development, hyper-personalization, and real-time data…

Welcome back to Unicorny! In this episode, host Dom Hawes continues his discussion with psychologist Simon Hartley, focusing on how to reignite enthusiasm in marketing teams. Building on the PEAR framework discussed in part one, Simon provides practical…

In this episode of Unicorny, host Dom Hawes addresses the troubling issue of job satisfaction among marketers. With the help of Simon Hartley, an esteemed author and sports psychologist, they explore why only half of marketers enjoy their work. Simon provides…

In this episode of Unicorny, host Dom Hawes continues his conversation with James Gatoff, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Lombard International Group. James shares his expertise on integrating marketing with business objectives, leveraging…

In this episode, Dom Hawes chats with James Gatoff, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Lombard International Group, about the complexities of marketing in highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional environments. James shares his journey from…

In this second part of our discussion with Blair Enns, we explore the internal dynamics that influence agency-client relationships. Host Dom Hawes and Blair continue to discuss balancing efficiency and innovation, focusing on how departmental goals can…

Today's episode of Unicorny tackles the complex dynamics between brand marketers and creative agencies, focusing on the dysfunctional commercial relationships that have emerged over recent years. Host Dom Hawes is joined by Blair Enns, founder of “Win Without…

Welcome back to Unicorny! In this episode, Dom Hawes continues his chat with Andrew Davies, a CMO and serial entrepreneur. Andrew shares his thoughts on how to integrate value-based pricing, the importance of packaging, methods for retaining customers in the…

In this episode of Unicorny, host Dom Hawes speaks with Andrew Davies, Chief Marketing Officer at Paddle, about integrating entrepreneurial principles into marketing strategies. Andrew discusses the benefits of approaching marketing with the mindset of a…

Welcome to part two of our myth-debunking session with Dale W. Harrison, where we explore the realities of demand creation in marketing. Dale, a polymath with a broad view of business, explains why performance marketing is flawed and introduces the 95/5 rule,…

Curious about why "demand creation" might be a ‘lie’ or a myth? In this episode, Dale W. Harrison challenges conventional marketing wisdom by arguing that demand cannot be created but only captured. We discuss real-world examples like the iPhone and the Apple…

In this special episode of Unicorny, we're gearing up for B2B Ignite, the business marketing conference taking place on July 3rd at 133 Houndsditch in the City of London. Dom Hawes, your host, talks to Richard O'Connor, CEO of B2B Marketing, about the…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes continues his conversation with Maya Price, SAP’s Global Head: Field Marketing Events Management. They discuss the balance between standardisation and customisation in field marketing, focusing on creating global…

Join Maya Price, SAP's global head of field marketing and event management, to take a peek behind the scenes of field marketing. Learn how she connects brands with customers, navigates the shift from regional to global roles, and strikes the perfect balance…

Discover the keys to effective product positioning with April Dunford, one of the leading experts in the field. In this episode, April reveals how to harness the power of internal knowledge to understand competition, customer needs, and the value of your…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes speaks with April Dunford, a leading expert in B2B tech marketing and the author of "Obviously Awesome" and "Sales Pitch". They explore the complexities of effective product positioning. April highlights typical…

In part two of Rachel Fairley's discussion with Duncan Daines, Head of Engagement at Gama Aviation, she explores the intricacies of growing market share and connecting marketing to business outcomes. Duncan shares his unique approach to achieving commercial…

In this episode, Duncan Daines, Group Head of Engagement at Gama Aviation, shares his perspectives on aligning marketing strategies with commercial outcomes, the evolving role of agencies, and the importance of segmentation. From his unique career spanning…

In this episode of Unicorny, guest host Rachel Fairley and brand strategist Sarah Robb tackle the challenges of imposter syndrome in marketing and the confusion caused by jargon. They discuss practical ways to simplify language, improve cross-departmental…

In this episode of Unicorny, Rachel Fairley kicks Dom out of the studio to meet brand expert, Sarah Robb. Together, they discuss the essential elements of creating a brand that genuinely reflects its purpose. Discover how aligning your brand’s purpose with…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes and marketing strategist Paul Worthington continue their examination of marketing's modern challenges. They tackle how to turn the overwhelming flood of data into a strategic advantage and discuss what it really takes to…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes and guest Paul Worthington discuss whether marketing should be recognised as a formal profession or continue as a trade based on practical experience. They evaluate the potential impacts of standardising marketing…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes continues the conversation with Géraldine Tenten, a seasoned IBM marketer, about uniting a company around the shared goal of creating happy customers. They tackle the challenges of aligning sales and marketing, the power…

What’s holding back your business from reaching its full potential? In this episode of Unicorny, host Dom Hawes and guest Géraldine Tenten discuss how to achieve sustainable growth by focusing on happy customers and avoiding common pitfalls. With over 20…

Have you considered how enhanced leadership techniques can enable more agile market responses? Or how your team could manage uncertainty through innovative management models? In this episode you'll hear: Further exploration of leadership roles in Beyond…

The traditional approach to budgeting is broken. Worse. Budgeting builds dysfunction into business and into your marketing department. There is a better way. This week, we meet Dr Steve Morlidge, thinker, speaker, author of The Little Book of Beyond Budgeting…

In today's episode, part two of our discussion with Adrian Coxon, we explore how marketing drives product innovation and brand competitiveness in B2B. Adrian provides practical ways of using customer feedback and competitive analysis to improve market…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom Hawes and guest Adrian Coxon, CMO of Exante, address the ongoing challenge of marketing being undervalued in businesses. The evidence? Many marketers are paid less than their peers. So how do you boost the redress the…

Join Dom Hawes and Phil Barden as they continue their exploration of decision science in B2B marketing. Discover how subtle elements like perception and pricing can significantly influence buyer decisions. Learn how distinctive branding and pricing strategies…

Join Dom Hawes and Phil Barden in this episode of Unicorny as they dive into the power of decision science in B2B marketing. Understand decision science's role in marketing Explore how scientific principles can be applied to enhance marketing creativity and…

In this compelling continuation of Unicorny's exploration of AI in marketing, Dom Hawes returns with part two of his discussion with Steven Millman and Jonathan Harris. Building on the insights from part one, this episode delves into the emerging role of…

Join Dom Hawes as he dives deep into the transformative role of AI in marketing with industry experts Steven Millman and Jonathan Harris. Discover the metaphorical shift from "building faster horses" to "creating cars," illustrating how AI is set to…

When Michelle Booth joined us in the studio to talk about marketing transformation, product incubation and agile and marketing in action, we closed the show with a discussion around a PEST analysis like we sometimes do (Political, Economic, Social and…

This is part 2 of a two-part (plus bonus) episode in which we met the amazing Michelle Booth, a champion of marketing transformation who thrives leading teams that are agile and empowered. We pick up her story, dealing with heartbreak at Bó, but illustrate…

Increasingly, I'm seeing that traditional organisational structures are under scrutiny because they're just too slow. But that's not always the case, and today's guest is going to prove it. In this episode we dig into the experience of Michelle Booth, [these…

Featuring best-selling author, Matt Dixon, this part two of a two-part episode (did you listen to part 1?) that answers the question so many B2B marketers and sales professionals are asking: how come that perfect-fit prospect died? Matt co-authored a book…

Featuring best-selling author, Matt Dixon, this part one of a two-part episode (part two is available now) that answers the question so many B2B marketers and sales professionals are asking: how come that perfect-fit prospect died? Matt co-authored a book…

We're going to change things up a little again in this episode. Since December, we've looked at marketing disruptive technologies in a few of our episodes, including two epic shows with the legendary Geoffrey Moore. When we spoke to him about marketing to an…

Today's show is a little different. It's not your standard interview style discussion, because today's guest is not our standard guest. He is an Emmy Award winner, an entrepreneur, inventor, and researcher. He's a master of advertising and marketing…

In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, Georgina Gilmore, an award-winning B2B marketer with over 30 years of experience, shares invaluable insights on the importance of human-centric marketing. Full of fun and smart stuff, too. The show starts by looking…

In this episode of Unicorny, Emma Kriskinans, VP Global Marketing at Tyk, shares her insights on the differences between marketing in big corporations and start-ups. She draws from her career experience, transitioning from corporate environments through…

In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, Scott Stockwell, a seasoned brand strategist at IBM, shares his valuable insights on leveraging design thinking and agile methodologies to revolutionise marketing efforts. Scott provides practical examples of how to…

This is an episode about the secrets of great marketing. Starring acclaimed marketing expert, Rachel Fairley, Dom and Rachel discuss the essence of marketing, the importance of customer needs, and maintaining brand promise to prevent churn. Rachel shares her…

This is a podcast about value creation, profitable growth and the client/agency relationship. Dom is joined by marketing consultant, David van Schaick and together they seek to equip marketers with methods to navigate the business desert. Unless you were very…

In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, host Dom Hawes digs deep into innovation without sacrificing performance as he's joined by Zone to Win author, Geoffrey Moore. Geoffrey is a world-famous business consultant, author and marketing expert with a stable…

In this episode, two titans of B2B, Shane Redding and Chris Wilson join host, Dom Hawes, to kick off the year talking about a marketing reboot. But things don't go to plan. Shane and Chris disagree with Dom's premise from the off and the conversation bounces…

Merry Christmas and welcome to the Unicorny team party! We're delighted to be joined by our amazing blog writer, Ornella Weston, who chats with host Dom about what she's been seeing and hearing this year. Later in the episode, you'll get to hear from all of…

In this episode of Unicorny, Dom talks to Richard O'Connor, CEO of B2B Marketing and Propolis, about community, buyer enablement and marketing effectiveness in B2B. Richard challenges the traditional notion of sales and marketing alignment, emphasising the…

Geoffrey Moore is an organisational theorist, management consultant and author of Crossing the Chasm , Inside the Tornado , Zone to Win and several other books that have shaped how technology companies market themselves. He is, in Dom's view, the single most…

In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, you'll hear antidote to dullness in the conversation with Joerg Klueckmann, Head of Marketing at Finastra, the largest financial technology business in the world. This episode explores the importance of creative vision…

In the second conversation with Daniel Priestley , Dom and Daniel go deeper into the idea of building lasting business value through assets — not just revenue. Daniel draws on his book 24 Assets to map out the six categories of assets that separate scalable…

Dom sits down with Daniel Priestley , entrepreneur and author of Key Person of Influence , for the first of two conversations. This episode explores what it means to build a powerful personal brand in the digital age — and why the rules have fundamentally…

This is a show about culture and society, crisis and social media. Host, Dom Hawes, is joined by Charlotte Lander, Director, Social Media, Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank. They talk reputation, social media - the threats and…

In this episode, Dom is joined by IBM’s senior brand strategist, Scott Stockwell , to tackle what Marketing Week’s Editor-in-Chief, Russell Parsons , calls ‘today’s necessary mantra’: “doing more with less”. That's a meaningful mantra to marketers and we're…

In this episode of the Unicorny podcast, Dom Hawes talk to Steven Millman , Global Head of Research and Data Science at Dynata. The conversation focuses on the practical applications of AI in marketing and market research, including customer targeting,…

The B2B NBT: Marketing Transformation In this episode, we talk to Fujitsu’s Andrea Clatworthy as she explains taking on the position of the Head of Transformation. Marketing Transformation is the next big trend in B2B marketing and, just as they did with…

A/B seeing ya! Is AI the end of split testing? This episode might just blow your mind. It's all about the future of marketing and how AI is going to revolutionise conversion rate optimisation (CRO). In the conversation, host Selbey Anderson 's Dom Hawes meets…

Value Innovation in Action: Promotion and Place This is the second half of an extraordinary dive into value innovation, or what INSEAD professors Chan Kim and Renée Maugborgne call Blue Ocean Strategy. In this part of our incredible interview with JetBlue…

Value Innovation in Action: JetBlue Ocean Strategy This is a show all about value innovation, or what INSEAD professors Chan Kim and Renée Maugborgne call Blue Ocean Strategy. You’re about to hear an incredible interview with Jet Blue Airline’s General…

AI. Everything, Everywhere, All at Once This is a podcast about AI, specifically large language model AI. Before you switch off, I know there is already a lot of content on the Internet about artificial intelligence, particularly large language models. So you…

Value Creation the Private Equity Way This week, we're talking to Peter Russell-Smith about the evolving role of marketers, particularly in sustaining growth. We talk about the relationship between the CFO and the CMO, we get stuck into a bit of theory with…

Value Creation the Private Equity Way Times are tough and marketers need to lead the way in creating value for their businesses because marketing is the value creation engine of any business. While others argue about the various merits of brand versus…

Join Simon Hildrey, Liontrust’s dynamic CMO and Jeff Watt as we tackle the branding conundrum in the demanding world of asset management. An ex-journalist, Simon speaks with amazing clarity and passion about how strategic and a distinctive brand identity has…

Episode Description This week, Dom is joined by Russ Powell, MD at Sharper B2B Marketing and Don Campbell, Head of Alliance and Partner Marketing a Endava to talk about using partnership and alliances to scale. The core of today's conversation is about how…

In this episode, host Dom Hawes meets Joel Harrison, and Georgina Gilmore and they discuss the role of marketing in mergers and acquisitions. They highlight the importance of involving marketing early in the process, as marketing can add value from the very…

Episode Description This week on Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Ian Henderson to interview Mark Evans, ex-Managing Director of Marketing & Digital at Direct Line. Mark also co-hosts a top marketing podcast with Ritchie Mehta (links below). In the…

Episode Description This week on Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Shane Redding, owner of B2B Digital Marketing Consultancy Think Direct, to interview Nick Eades about how the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is beginning to challenge the work & value of…

Episode description: This week on Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Adam Greener from Digital Radish, to interview John Watton, VP of marketing for VMware. Today’s big topic is how to scale a B2B tech business. In the conversation, John explains what you…

Episode description: This week on Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Samantha Losey, Managing Director of Unity, to interview Jordan Gillott, YuLife’s Head of Demand Generation, and Lauren Berkemeyer, YuLife’s Chief Marketing Officer. This episode details how…

Episode description: This week on Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Sophy Norris, Group Client Development Director at Selbey Anderson to interview Nicky Davies. Nicky is Director of Marketing Programs and Operations for Protolabs - manufacturer source of…

Episode description: On today’s episode of Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Chris Willocks, Strategy Director for Digital Radish, to interview Neil Berry - former Global Head of Deal and Account Based Marketing for ATOS, about the difficulties of scaling…

Episode description: In today’s episode, Dom is joined by co-host Russ Powell, Managing Director of Sharper B2B Marketing, to interview an amazingly talented B2B marketer who excels at marketing technology and MOPs (among other things). When we recorded this…

Episode description: On today episode of Unicorny, Dom is joined by co-host Adam Greener, Associate Director of Digital Radish, to interview - a global marketing leader from travel tech titan Amadeus - about strategy & value propositions. In the episode, Dom…

Episode description: This week on the podcast, Dom is joined by co-host Sarah Nunneley, and guest Duarte Garrido - Standard Chartered Bank’s global head of social media - to explore how social media drives relationships. In their conversation, they discuss…

2022 was a weird year for many businesses. As Christmas approaches things have got tougher, so in the special episode, I meet with marketing supremos Shane Redding and Nick Eades to discuss where the business of marketing is today. This short podcast contains…

How can companies ensure they deliver an excellent experience that leaves customers delighted? Join Selbey Anderson’s Dom Hawes and BURN marketing’s David Rolfe as they meet Adam Morghem, Strategy, Marketing and Communications Director at Premium Credit, a…

In this episode, Peter Richards talks with openness about the challenges of a thought-leadership strategy, how to change direction "mid flight", how B2B businesses can use paid search and so much more. We touch on audience mapping, design engineering,…

Fujitsu's legendary ABM lead, Andrea Clatworthy, joins us to expand on her passion for ABM as a fundamental marketing strategy. Andrea extends the principles of ABM by incorporating personalised strategies and building personal relationships with clients. She…

This episode is jam-packed with truly insightful tips and observations. Wanna know how to smash scaling-up? Just press play. In Episode 2, Dom Hawes and Unity's Samantha Losey are joined by Soldo’s Head of PR and Social Media, Devonne Spence. And what a guest…

Valentina tells the amazing growth story behind OakNorth and how, as communications lead, she's built an authentic and differentiating brand identity that communicates the rapidly expanding digital lender’s core values. Valentina Kristensen has worked…