Future Proof

In this Cannes special episode of Future Proof, Dr. Nicki Morley is joined by Marcella Wiwe, VP Marketing Denmark at Carlsberg Group, to explore how AI is changing the way brands innovate. From accelerating innovation cycles from months to days to identifying growth opportunities through consumer insight and real-world testing, Marcella shares how her team is using AI, experimentation and category understanding to bring new ideas to market. Together, they discuss the "you win or you learn" mindset, building innovation from strong brand foundations, and why human judgement remains essential in an AI-driven world. 

In this Cannes special episode of Future Proof, Jane Ostler speaks with Dina Liu, Global Head of Brand Product Marketing at TikTok, about how AI is reshaping brand discovery and growth. From creator-led marketing and AI-powered content recommendations to the challenge of building salience in a fragmented media landscape, Dina shares how TikTok is helping brands stay relevant in an increasingly automated world.

In this Cannes special episode, Jane Ostler talks with Charlotte Snelgrove from Octopus Energy (winner of the Blueprint for Brand Growth Experience Award 2026) and Peter Aitken from Kantar about the connection between customer experience and brand growth. From building a culture of agility to staying close to customer needs in an increasingly AI-driven world, they share practical lessons for businesses looking to create meaningful and different experiences.

In this Cannes special episode of Future Proof, Dr Nicki Morley sits down with Michael Swaisland, Vice President of Consumer Intelligence and Marketing Transformation at Arla Foods, to discuss how curiosity, consumer understanding and AI can work together to drive innovation. They explore turning insights into action, identifying the right growth opportunities, and why human judgement remains essential in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

In this Cannes special episode of the Future Proof podcast, Duncan Southgate sits down with Mike Villalobos of Seedtag to explore how context drives media effectiveness. Together, they discuss the move from cookie-based targeting to contextual understanding, why interest, intent and emotion are becoming critical marketing signals, and how advances in AI could help brands better understand culture, content and consumer behaviour without relying on personal data.  

In this Cannes special episode, Jane Ostler sits down with John Campbell, SVP, Entertainment and Streaming Solutions for Disney Advertising, to explore how video is driving culture, not just consumption. From the success of Rivals and its brand integrations with Waitrose and Volkswagen, to immersive fan experiences around shows like The Bear, they unpack how streaming is creating new opportunities for brands to go beyond advertising and become part of the moment.This episode looks at how nostalgia, fandom and real-world activations are reshaping partnerships, and why brands are starting to hand over more control to truly connect with audiences.