Category: Influencer Marketing Podcast

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S8 EP11: TRENDS IN 2025 WITH GRIN CEO RYAN DEBENHAM AND AGENCY EXPERT SCARLETTE TIDY

Ryan Debenham is the President of GRIN—the world’s first and leading Creator Management platform. He built his career starting as a software engineer, eventually leading AI and Data Analytics at Qualtrics, contributing to its $8 billion acquisition by SAP. Ryan then served as CTO for Route, helping drive revenue to $100M in just four years. He joined GRIN as the CTO overseeing product and engineering, later being promoted to President and leading all daily operations. Based in Salt Lake City, Ryan is a former amateur professional snowboarder, avid outdoor enthusiast, and father of four. He finds balance in the mountains, enjoys trail running, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding. He has a passion for personal growth and mindfulness and enjoys deep conversations about life and the universe. As a committed father and seasoned leader, he loves connecting on leadership strategy, management, product innovation, and how to find harmony between life and work.

Scarlette Tidy is an influencer marketing expert who helped launch Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, one of the most successful beauty brand debuts of all time. She went on to lead influencer strategy for LVMH’s Kendo Brands, including Olehenriksen, where she helped doubled the business through viral, award-winning campaigns. In 2020, Scarlette founded Sure Thing Consulting, a boutique social and influencer marketing agency that has launched & worked with brands such as Fenty Hair, Zillow, Hotel Lobby Candle, and multiple beauty brands through strategic influencer partnerships, viral content, and brand storytelling. She is also a lecturer at USC and USF, sharing her expertise on influencer marketing, social strategy, and brand-building in today’s digital landscape.

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HOW DESPERADOS USED 70 INFLUENCERS WITH 30 MILLION FOLLOWER REACH FT. LIGIA PATROCINIO

In this episode we talk with the global head of Desperados beer brand, Ligia Patrocinio. They are running a campaign 70 influencers with a combined audience of 30million. Ligia talks about the campaign to connect with the latin vibe of music particularly drums and how this is connecting with the audience on a global scale. The campaign could be a test blueprint for more brands in Heineken to add influencers into the mix of their major campaigns. The episode was sponsored by Dragonfly. Connect with Ligia on LinkedIn.

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WHY KEEPING A HEALTHY FITNESS AND DIET REGIME IS ESSENTIAL FOR CREATIVES AND ENTREPRENEURS FT. DAN CORBETT

In this episode we talk to Daniel Corbett who is an award winning personal trainer, advanced nutritionist, and mentor with 25 years of experience in health and fitness. From winning European bodybuilding titles to starring on Channel 4, he has dedicated his life to helping others transform. With expertise in nutrition, supplements, and gut health, Daniel has combined science and experience to completely transform his clients’ lives with a permanent solution that has improved their health and happiness. We discuss the importance of creators and entrepreneurs having a healthy lifestyle. Have a look at how he can help you too

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THE REAL IMPACT OF THE TIKTOK BAN – 170M USERS FT. JONATHAN FUTA

The Real Impact Of The TikTok Ban - 170m Users Ft. Jonathan Futa

In this episode we talk with Jonathan Futa who is a co-founder of Group RFZ, a research firm specialising in influencer marketing measurement. His primary focus is utilising the latest technology to develop new products and methodologies. Prior to starting Group RFZ, Jonathan worked on political and corporate campaigns around the world managing ad testing and strategic research projects.

Group RFZ conducted research into users and creator knowledge around the pending TikTok Ban due to come into place on the 19th January 2025. We talk in detail about the impact on the 170 million users and the billions of advertising revenue at stake as well as the millions of companies that will lose sales revenue as a result. The concerns over national security with the Chinese owners Byte Dance we discuss and the emerging Rednote platform. if you want to find out more follow Jonathan on LinkedIn do so here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfuta/

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ANIMAJ KIDS ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE FOUNDER HAS 270M VIEWERS (FT. GREGORY DRAY)

Gregory Dray is the Co-Founder of Animaj, a next-generation, digital-first media company that owns, manages and delivers engaging and premium brands to kids and families everywhere. Launched in May 2022, Animaj identifies the highest-quality independent IPs with solid awareness and engagement with kids that have yet to become global hits; buys and federates them; and uses a digital-first approach, leveraging data, technology, and distribution capabilities to transform them into multi-platform global franchises. From series and movies to L&M deals; location-based experiences to content distribution across 100+ platforms worldwide (incl. YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, RAI, Clan, ABC Australia, Roku, Youku), the company’s brands live everywhere kids and families are, all at once.

To bring this vision to life, Animaj has so far raised €100 million, building a portfolio of 3 owned-and-operated IPs: the iconic and award-winning Pocoyo, leading digital-native brands Kidibli and HeyKids; as well as Rabbids, a partnership with Ubisoft Entertainment. Animaj’s lead investor is Left Lane Capital, a US-based, global venture capital and growth equity firm investing in high-growth internet and consumer technology companies that are fundamental to the lives of customers. With 20+ years of experience in the international media industry, Greg has built a remarkable track record of driving growth in global and rapidly evolving environments. He is recognized as an effective leader and operator, having successfully run both creative/content engines and business operations within major media/tech companies such as Google/YouTube, Lagardère Group, and Time Warner.

HOW BLOGGERS AND CREATORS CAN MONETISE THEIR CONTENT (FT. JILLIAN LESLIE)

In this episode we talk with Jillian Leslie, an entrepreneur with a wealth of experience, having built multiple 7-figure online businesses and host of The Blogger Genius Podcast, which has close to 1 million downloads. She’s the co-founder of MiloTree, a software company that’s helps thousands of bloggers, creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs monetise through selling digital products. On her podcast, she regularly interviews industry experts and shares actionable strategies to build thriving online businesses. You can visit her at www.milotree.com

HYPEAUDITOR CEO TALKS ABOUT AI IN THE CREATOR ECONOMY (FT. ALEXANDER FROLOV)

In this episode we talk AI with Alexander Frolov who is the co-founder and CEO of HypeAuditor, a company that emerged from his vision to shape the future of the Creator Economy through transparency and data-driven insights. Recognising the potential of influencer marketing, Alex aimed to make it accessible, fair, and effective by creating a platform that helps brands connect with the most authentic influencers. We talk about a recent study with the Branded Content Marketing Association on how influencers are using and about some of their concerns. Find out more www.hypeauditor.com or direct to Alex

HOSPITALITY ENTREPRENEUR BRINGS ENTERTAINMENT TO YOUR HOME (FT. ANTOINE MELON)

In this episode we talk with Antoine Melon the co-founder of HOMETAINMENT. With over 30 years of international experience in launching and managing renowned restaurants and luxury hotels, Antoine Melon, has perfected “L’Art de recevoir,” or the art of hosting. His career spans an impressive portfolio of high-end establishments, from Six Senses and Mandarin Oriental to Conran Restaurants, where he has developed a deep understanding of hospitality, ambiance, and exceptional service. Antoine’s expertise lies in creating unforgettable experiences, merging refined hospitality with unique, personalised touches that make every event memorable. After relocating to London, Antoine brought his global experience to iconic venues such as Soho House and Artfarm (part of the prestigious Hauser & Wirth art gallery), where he continued to elevate the art of hosting in innovative and engaging ways.

With HOMETAINMENT, Antoine’s vision is to bring the luxury and exclusivity of high-end hospitality into the comfort of private homes or the office. Through a carefully curated network of vetted expert chefs, bartenders, and entertainers, HOMETAINMENT provides clients with unique, tailored experiences, embodying Antoine’s philosophy of creating “Living Memories.”

Antoine’s dedication to hospitality excellence and his deep passion for “L’Art de recevoir” make HOMETAINMENT an industry leader in bespoke home entertainment and event experiences. Find our more at www.hometainment.com

HOW DOES WIX LEVERAGE B2B INFLUENCERS (FT. SARAH ADAM)

In this episode we talk to the Head of Marketing Partnerships and Influencer Marketing at Wix, Sarah Adam. Sarah has over 10 years experience in various B2C and B2B SaaS Marketing roles, from PR, Field Marketing and Content to Partner Marketing and Influencer Marketing. Sarah is focusing on Wix’s new end-to-end web creation platform for Agencies and Enterprises, called Wix Studio.