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Mintel Little Conversation

Consumers Brands Can't Afford to Ignore: Rethinking America's New Heartland

July 02, 2026 7:00am 28 min

Marketers have more consumer data than ever before but are they losing sight of the people behind it? In this episode, Andrew Davidson speaks with Paul Jankowski, Founder and CEO of New Heartland Group, about why brands ...

Balancing mission, scale and risk: Interview with Brian Jones, President, Merrick Bank

May 19, 2026 9:00am 33 min

In this episode, host Andrew Davidson speaks with Brian Jones, President of Merrick Bank, about how to grow a business while staying true to its mission. Brian shares his career journey, with over three decades of experi...

Four predictions, one direction: Beauty’s strategic shift in 2026

May 08, 2026 2:20am 46 min

In this episode, Mintel explores the 2026 Global Beauty and Personal Care Predictions, unpacking how the industry is evolving beyond traditional definitions of beauty into a space where health, emotion, and authenticity ...

Leading a Brand Through Change: Interview with Melissa Stevens, CMO of Fifth Third Bank

April 09, 2026 9:00am 36 min

In this episode, host Andrew Davidson speaks with Melissa Stevens, Chief Marketing Officer at Fifth Third Bank, about the strategic acquisition of Comerica and what it means for brand integration in today’s competitive b...

The Future of Insurance Affordability

March 09, 2026 8:00am 48 min

Host Andrew Davidson, Mintel expert Kendall Gadie and industry veteran Marty Ellingsworth delve into the current insurance affordability crisis, exploring the factors driving rising premiums and the resulting shifts in c...

Leading Customer-Centric Change: Interview with Krista Phillips, Chief Customer Officer at M&T Bank

February 02, 2026 7:45am 27 min

Host Andrew Davidson welcomes Krista Phillips, M&T Bank's first Chief Customer Officer, back to the podcast. Krista shares her journey and insights into the evolving role of customer experience in banking. With a career ...

Barclays’ Doug Villone on What’s Next for Co-Brand Partnerships

December 09, 2025 7:00am 36 min

Host Andrew Davidson and Doug Villone, Head of US Cards & Partnerships at Barclays discuss the evolving landscape of credit card usage and the potential future partnerships that may shape commerce. Listen to learn more a...

Inside United’s Co-Brand Strategy: A Conversation with Bob Daly

December 02, 2025 7:00am 40 min

Go inside United Airlines’ co-brand strategy with host Andrew Davidson and Bob Daly, Managing Director of Global Co-Brand Cards. In this episode, we break down United’s recent card relaunch with Chase, the airline’s bold...

Bold Thinking and the Craft of Insight

November 06, 2025 6:00am 26 min

Notes: What does it really take to turn information into insight — and insight into impact? Host Andrew Davidson is joined by David Faulkner, Senior Director at Mintel, as he reflects on a remarkable career championing t...

What Premium Really Means Now: A Conversation with Citi’s Pam Habner

October 21, 2025 5:00am 38 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Pam Habner, Head of US Branded Cards and Lending at Citi, about the launch of the Strata Elite Card and its strategic positioning in the competitive credit card market. Pam shares insight...

Rewarding Car Payments: Interview with Fasten founder Jacob Zachs

September 29, 2025 5:06am 28 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Jacob Zachs, founder and CEO of Fasten Rewards, about the innovative Fasten Rewards Visa credit card, which uniquely offers points on auto-related expenses such as loans, leases, insuranc...

Inside Subprime Credit: Interview with David Johnson, CEO of Vervent

September 18, 2025 4:00am 27 min

Host Andrew Davidson is joined by David Johnson, CEO of Vervent, to explore the company’s journey from a specialist provider to a global force in financial services. They unpack how economic uncertainty is reshaping cons...

Building Brands with Purpose: Interview with Tati Lindenberg from Unilever

September 11, 2025 4:00am 42 min

Mintel experts speak with Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer of Unilever's Dirt is Good brand, about leadership, consumer trends & purpose-driven branding in FMCG. Tati shares insights on adapting to local markets whil...

Inside the Upgrade Card: Interview with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade

August 28, 2025 9:00am 40 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade, about the innovative financial products offered by Upgrade, including the unique Upgrade Card and the new OneCard. They discuss the company's miss...

Credit Card Transformation: Interview with Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending at Citizens

August 13, 2025 9:00am 38 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending at Citizens, about the bank's strategic shift in its credit card offerings. The discussion covers the rationale behind the overhaul and the bank's appr...

Building Financial Futures for Gen Z: Interview with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step

July 23, 2025 8:00am 54 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step, a fintech company focused on providing financial services tailored for Gen Z. They discuss the inspiration behind Step, the challenges faced in the ...

Talking Tariffs: The New Rules of Marketing Under Pressure

July 18, 2025 1:29am 28 min

Mintel Little Conversation's new mini-series explores the impact of tariffs worldwide. In this series’ third episode, our experts explore consumer sentiment surrounding US brands, and how they may need to rethink their m...

Membership and trust in disruptive financial products

July 09, 2025 10:00am 33 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Meera Iyer, CMO of SoFi Lending, about the innovative strategies and products that SoFi is implementing to disrupt the financial services industry. Listen to find out more about how SoFi ...

Rewarding financial responsibility: Interview with Nate Bacon, Head of Consumer and Small Business Credit Cards at PNC

June 18, 2025 11:52am 29 min

Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Nate Bacon, head of consumer and small business credit cards at PNC, about the bank's evolution from a regional player to a national competitor, particularly in the credit card space. The...

Talking Tariffs - Impact of tariffs on US brands

June 05, 2025 8:30am 24 min

Mintel Little Conversation's new mini-series explores the impact of tariffs worldwide. In the second episode of this series, our experts explore consumer sentiment surrounding US brands in Canada and the EU, discussing h...

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