The creative strategies defining brand success in 2026

We’re back with a brand-new season of the CIM Marketing Podcast! This season, we’ll be exploring creativity and innovation, asking what it really takes for brands to stand out in an increasingly complex, tech-driven landscape. In this episode, we’re focusing on creativity, asking: In a digital world ruled by algorithms and saturated with content, is creativity losing its edge, or are the boundaries of human creativity expanding? Host Ben Walker is joined on the show by two renowned industry leaders, Emily Heath, Global Brand Director at Rexona/Sure, and Paul Greenwood, Global Head of Research & Insights at We Are Social. They discuss how the recent shift in online behaviour is reshaping how people engage with brands, and how marketers can balance data, changing technologies and creativity to deliver impact and relevance. Together, they’ll cut through the noise and share their thoughts on how marketers can balance data, technology, and creativity to build brands that stand out in an algorithm-driven world. Tune in to hear more about: · Shifting global trends in digital behaviour, and why they matter · Lessons learnt from global brand campaigns · How to stay creative and distinctive at scale · Working with algorithms, not against them If you want to build a brand that stands out, this episode is for you. Want to know more? Check out the CIM Content hub now for all things marketing. Thanks for listening to this episode. You can share your thoughts and feedback in our survey now, or contact us at podcast@cim.co.uk

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This episode is 51:34 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2026.

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