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Owning the Marketing Moment with a Cultural Calendar
How can brands stay relevant and create authentic connections in an ever-changing landscape? The answer: a Cultural Calendar!
In this episode of Influencer Marketing Talks, Frida Ekholm, Creative Lead and Sanna Ödmark, Head of Marketing at Cure Media, break down how brands can strategically align their marketing with key cultural moments -think movie releases, festivals, and viral trends -to boost engagement and brand impact. We highlight brands that have nailed cultural marketing and share practical steps on how to get started with your own cultural trend monitoring.
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The Biggest Content Trends Shaping Social Media in 2025
What will social media look like in 2025? In this episode, we explore the key content trends set to shape the year ahead—trends that don’t exist in a vacuum but are influenced by shifts in consumer behavior, global events, and cultural movements.
Joining us is Jade D’econzac Mbay, Creative Strategist at Cure Media, who brings her expertise in crafting standout creative concepts for brands. Together, we unpack three major movements driving the content landscape: Creative Disruption, Community & Belonging, and Captivating Formats.
From Joyful Escapism and Creative Cross-Overs to the rise of Chaotic Play, we discuss what these trends mean for brands and how marketers can stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital space.
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Balancing Strategy and Wild Cards: How Tre Stands Out in Telecom
This week, we’re joined by Johanna Andrén, Head of Marketing at Tre, to explore what it takes to build a strong, differentiated brand in the competitive telecom industry.
We discuss:
How brands can stand out in a crowded market
The importance of defining your brand’s “star”
Why looking beyond your own industry can fuel innovation
Johanna also shares her approach to fostering a culture of experimentation, making quick decisions, and learning from failure—key ingredients for staying ahead in today’s fast-moving landscape.
Plus, we take a deep dive into Tre’s major investment in 3Arena and why Johanna sees it as a powerful strategy for both customer connection and internal pride. And don’t miss her insights on why every marketing strategy should balance structured planning with bold, unexpected wild cards.
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What TikTok’s US Ban Means for Brands and Marketers
In this week’s episode of Influencer Marketing Talks, we’re tackling one of the biggest disruptions in the social media world: TikTok’s potential ban in the US. What does this mean for brands, creators, and the future of marketing strategies? Tune in as we break down the latest updates, explore key takeaways, and share concrete advice on how to future-proof your social media strategy in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape!
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UGC Done Right: How Wolt is Scaling Across Markets
Welcome to a new season of Influencer Marketing Talks! In this first episode, we speak with Dilnaz Gemici, Regional Content Manager at Wolt, about how the company integrates both traditional influencer marketing and user-generated content (UGC) to drive growth in multiple markets.
Dilnaz shares her practical advice for brands starting out with UGC, discusses the key elements for running effective campaigns, and outlines Wolt’s plans to expand their UGC efforts to 13 markets in 2025.
Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on how brands can use UGC and influencer marketing to scale effectively.
Welcome to Influencer Marketing Talks, brought to you by Cure Media - the leading influencer marketing company for fashion brands.
This is your weekly podcast to learn more about consumer marketing in the digital age and all things influencer marketing in right around 15 minutes. Each week Frida Ekholm and Sanna Ödmark from Cure Media cover topics around digital marketing and social media to help you take your marketing strategy to the next level. Also, join the conversations with topic experts from the industry!
This podcast is brought to you by Cure Media, the leading influencer marketing company for brands that want to grow.
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