Podcasts about Jaguar Land Rover

Julian Thomson is one of the world's best car designers and if you don't know the name, you'll know his cars. As Lotus's chief designer he designed the Elise and at Jaguar Land Rover created the LRX concept, which went on to become the Range Rover Evoque.But most of Thomson's career has been spent in advanced design and that's where he finds himself now, at General Motors' new advanced design centre Europe. Why does GM need a European design centre and what will it do? Join Steve Cropley and Matt Prior as they put these questions and many more to one of the world's most eminent car designers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Building Brand You™, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Leadership presence is like perfume; it's the scent you leave in a room. Try setting waypoints instead of rigid goals - trying something, reflecting on the lessons and what you enjoyed, then determining your next step -  to foster continuous learning and celebrate your progress. Working autonomously lets you focus on your strengths and attract opportunities that provide the most enriching partnerships and collaborations for you. Social media has transformed companies into "glass box brands" demanding transparency, responsiveness, customer focus, and authentic storytelling, a lesson we can also apply to our own personal brand.     ABOUT OUR GUEST: Belinda Gannaway is a coach, facilitator and strategist, creating thriving workplace cultures through intentional design and activation. Working with curiosity, empathy, and experimentation, Belinda helps leaders unlock cultural insights and drive meaningful change.   Belinda has 20 years' experience leading culture programmes aligning innovation with purpose and values. Her clients range from LEGO, the World Wide Fund for Nature, and Jaguar Land Rover, to UK businesses. Her work has won multiple awards for impact. Recognised as one of HR Magazine's Most Influential Thinkers in 2022, Belinda enjoys speaking to audiences around the world, demystifying culture and employee experience. Whether through coaching, speaking or writing, Belinda brings positive energy, as well as practical tools and frameworks to create understanding and inspire change. Belinda hosts a UK network of leaders who are passionate about culture. She is also co-author of the best-selling Employee Experience by Design (Kogan Page, 2nd edition, 2024).     CONNECT WITH BELINDA GANNAWAY: Email - belinda@ocellixp.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindagannaway/ Website - fathomxp.com Get the Book - 20% discount code  KOGANPAGE20 https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/employee-experience-by-design-9781398614369      ABOUT KYM HAMER: Kym is an international leadership and personal branding thought leader, an executive coach, and a programme design and facilitation practitioner. She is also the creator of Building Brand You™ - a methodology helping organisations, teams, and individuals to build reputation, presence, and gravitas. Kym works with leaders - both individually and in organisational development initiatives - to inspire and engage thinking styles and behaviour that achieve results and leave legacy. In 2020, just one year after launching her business, she was nominated by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 100 Women B2B Leadership influencers and is currently in the Top 15 Personal Branding and Top 10 Marketing Influencers in the world. For 5 years running Kym has also been one of Thinkers360's Top 10 Thought Leaders on Entrepreneurship and in 2023, 2024 and 2025, was recognised as one of their Top Voices globally. She has been part of Homeward Bound Projects faculty since 2020, a global initiative reaching 1.8 billion people, equipping women and non-binary people with a STEMM background to lead conversations for a sustainable future. She is currently the Program Design and Faculty Lead for the 10th on-line cohort and was part of the on-board faculty who voyaged to Antarctica in 2023 and 2025, to deliver the initiative's immersive component. In between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book.   Building Brand You™: JOIN the BBY Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou SUBSCRIBE to the BBY Podcast on: (Apple) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/building-brand-you/id1567407273 (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ho26pAQ5uJ9h0dGNicCIq CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kymhamer Thinkers360 - https://bit.ly/thinkers360-kymhamer-BBY Find out about BBY Coaching - https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat/   HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer   DISCLAIMER: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You™ podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. They do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You™ is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services  

Summary:In this podcast episode, Leon Hurst shares his journey from the tech industry to the insurance sector, discussing his experiences at Nokia and Jaguar Land Rover. He highlights the potential for disruption in the insurance industry, particularly in commercial motor insurance, and how Flock is leveraging data and technology to enhance safety and efficiency. He concludes with insights on future trends in the industry and Flock's strategic direction.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Leon Hurst and Flock02:46 Leon's Journey from Nokia to Insurance07:40 Transition to Automotive and Business Building11:18 The Shift to Insurance and Its Challenges13:11 Disruption in the Insurance Industry16:53 Flock's Evolution and Market Focus21:58 Leveraging Data for Growth32:34 Innovation within Regulatory Constraints36:22 Future Trends in Insurance and Flockhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonhurst/https://flockcover.com/

In this episode of The Speed of Culture, Charlotte Blank, US Chief Marketing Officer of Jaguar Land Rover North America, joins Matt Britton to talk about redefining luxury through purpose, emotion, and experiential storytelling. From leading the bold relaunch of Jaguar to connecting Defender with grassroots causes, Charlotte shares how behavioral science, curiosity, and creativity drive marketing forward in an industry at a cultural crossroads.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow Charlotte Blank on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us an email at suzy@suzy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss Jaguar Land Rover's latest financial results, which show a profit for the year of £2.5bn. Achieved on the back of the success of the Range Rover and Defender, it puts JLR in a strong position to weather uncertain market conditions. But what does it mean for the rebirth of Jaguar? They also talk about the new Ferrari 296 Speciale and the forthcoming F1 film with Brad Pitt.Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Nasrolahi, principal at InMotion Ventures, discusses the difference between corporate investment arms and standard venture capital, why UK companies often don't scale up in Britain and the impact of the turbulent tariff policies in the United States.   InMotion Ventures is the investment arm of British automotive group Jaguar Land Rover. Nasrolahi has been leading the group's enterprise and industrial tech investments since 2022.

In this episode of Overdrive – Cars, Transport, Culture, David Brown is joined once again by motoring expert Paul Murrell from SeniorDriverAus.com to unpack the latest developments from the world of transport and automotive innovation. News Highlights: Autonomous Vehicle Emissions – An MIT study warns that the computing power required for self-driving cars could one day rival the energy consumption of today's global data centres, unless hardware efficiency dramatically improves. Light Truck Safety – ANCAP's first-ever safety assessment of popular light trucks such as the Isuzu N-Series and Hino 300 Series reveals shortcomings in occupant protection and advanced safety features, despite their increasing road presence. Cupra Tavascan – The Spanish-branded but Chinese-built EV earns four ANCAP stars, falling short in Safety Assist due to the absence of certain European-standard features in the Australian version. UK Tariff Relief – A new Trump-led tariff cut could revitalise UK car exports, especially for Jaguar Land Rover, just as it prepares for its EV relaunch. GM Celestiq – A bold move into the Rolls-Royce segment, GM reveals the Celestiq: an ultra-luxury, hand-built electric sedan with 42 speakers, adaptive glass roof, and virtual development tech. Ferrari's Electric Future – The iconic Italian marque sets a date for its first EV (October 2026) and patents technology to simulate the sound and feel of petrol-powered cars, aiming to preserve its legacy in a new electric era. Toyota Tundra Platinum – Toyota adds a luxury twist to its full-size pickup lineup, combining rugged capability with premium features like massaging seats and a JBL sound system. Discussion Point: David explores the “Expertise Deficit” in public sector transport planning, highlighting a shift toward generalist management that undervalues deep, domain-specific knowledge—posing risks to effective infrastructure policy and procurement. Road Test: We get behind the wheel of the Mazda BT-50, examining its performance, features, and suitability for Australian conditions. As always, you can find extended versions of our program, visuals, and more content across our platforms—just search for Cars Transport Culture on your favourite podcast app or social media. First broadcast on 17 May 2025 on 99.3FM and syndicated nationally via the Community Radio Network.

Watch this interview on YouTube⁠ ⁠Full transcript⁠ — "I've always sort of been in marketing, but by way of psychology," says Charlotte Blank, the U.S. CMO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. Only by applying concepts from neuroscience and behavioral science, she says, can we truly understand what consumers want & how they think. "The whole creative process is inherently scientific," Charlotte says. "And any creative will tell you that a good tight brief with tight boundaries is helpful for the creative process." Today on Building Better CMOs, Charlotte and MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart also talk about JLR's "house of brands" strategy, why entrepreneurs are more likely to buy Range Rovers, and the value of experimentation and data-driven testing. Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app⁠ ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠Rate & review the podcast⁠ Links: ⁠Charlotte's LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Greg's LinkedIn⁠ This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from ⁠LightningPod.fm⁠.

On Thursday afternoon Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave a speech about closing the long-awaited UK-US trade deal. Not that his announcement went without a hitch however; after first directing lobby journalists to the wrong Jaguar Land Rover factory in Coventry, Starmer then had his limelight stolen by the election of a new Pope. Although, Labour's ‘historic' trade deal has pipped the Pope on most front pages. The reception has been positive across government too, with many heralding a political win for Labour – just when they really needed one after the local elections. But is this an economic win as well? Critics say the deal is shallow, clearly just a start, and are at pains to point out that we are still in a worse trading position than earlier this year. Meanwhile, the governor of the Bank of England intervened to urge the government to ‘do everything' it can to rebuild trade with the EU.  Lucy Dunn speaks to James Heale and Michael Simmons.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1040: Today we're diving into a transatlantic tariff feud shaking up the luxury auto sector, a multistate lawsuit over EV charging funds, and why VW's nostalgic ID. Buzz just got benched. A new U.S.–U.K. trade deal that dramatically lowers tariffs on British auto exports is saving jobs at Jaguar Land Rover—but not without blowback. American automakers say the agreement favors British imports over North American-made vehicles, threatening jobs and supply chains at home.British auto exports to the U.S. will now face a 10% tariff—down from 27.5%—for up to 100,000 vehicles annually.Jaguar Land Rover, with 32% of its global sales in the U.S., has resumed exports and praised the deal for bringing certainty to the sector.The American Automotive Policy Council, representing GM, Ford, and Stellantis, condemned the deal, saying it undercuts USMCA-compliant vehicles made in Mexico or Canada.“This hurts American automakers, suppliers, and auto workers,” the Council said, warning the U.K. terms could set a damaging precedent for future trade deals.U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the deal at a JLR plant, calling the tariff cut “hugely important to me,” while JLR CEO Adrian Mardell “warmly welcomed” the agreement.California and 16 other states are taking the Trump administration to court aiming to reinstate $5 billion intended for EV charger expansion across the U.S. The states say the funding is critical for innovation, climate goals, and job growth.The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's February directive to halt $5 billion in EV charger construction authorized by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.States argue the move undermines efforts to reduce emissions and meet rising demand for clean transportation.California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed the decision as “another Trump gift to China,” saying it kills U.S. jobs and innovation.Volkswagen's nostalgia-fueled ID. Buzz is hitting a bump in the road. A pair of recalls—including one over a missing seatbelt in the back row—has sidelined sales of the electric van that was meant to channel the spirit of the 1960s.VW is recalling about 5,600 ID. Buzz EVs because U.S. regulators say its third-row bench is wide enough for three passengers—but has only two seatbelts.The fix? VW will install unpadded trim to reduce the perceived seat width and stay within safety rules.A second recall involves the emergency brake warning light, which shows amber instead of the federally required red.Dealers have been ordered not to sell any affected ID. Buzz units until the repairs are made.“It really took the wind out of my breJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Overdrive: Tesla's Troubles, Touchscreen Backlash & Royal Recognition In this episode of Overdrive, David Brown and Paul Murrell unpack a mix of major shifts and motoring curiosities. From plummeting Tesla sales and BYD's meteoric rise, to Australia's evolving road rules and the debate over touchscreens in modern vehicles—this week covers the latest in transport, design, planning, and culture. ⚡ Tesla's Decline & BYD's Boom Tesla has taken a major hit in Australia with a 75% drop in April sales, influenced by expiring tax perks and consumer uncertainty. Plug-in hybrid sales also dipped to 2.9%. Meanwhile, Chinese EV giant BYD has overtaken Tesla globally. In the US, Tesla is sitting on 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks, raising concerns about demand for the futuristic model before its Australian debut.

De drie grote Amerikaanse autobouwers zijn niet blij met de handelsdeal tussen Amerika en Groot-Brittannië. Trump verlaagt de importheffing op Britse auto's naar 10% (over de eerste 100.000 exportauto's). Jaguar Land Rover is 'zeer verheugd' met de uitkomst van de handelsdeal, maar grote Amerikaanse autofabrikanten (Ford, GM en Stellantis) niet. 'Het is schadelijk voor de Amerikaanse autosector, omdat het nu goedkoper is om een Brits voertuig met zeer weinig Amerikaanse onderdelen te importeren.' Verder in de auto-update: Nissan gaat toch geen batterijfabriek ter waarde van ruim een miljard dollar bouwen in Japan. Tanken is in een jaar tijd 10% goedkoper geworden in Nederland. Tesla cancelt de eerder beloofde dure 'range extender' voor de Cybertruck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Egyre több az online fenyegetés, léptek a bankok Az irodai munkaórák harmada már most automatizálható A Jaguar Land Rover globális igazgatója tart előadást a BME-n Gyomirtók vannak magyar települések ivóvizében Haladékot kapott több ezer magyar cég: kitolják a kiberbiztonsági audit határidejét Törvénnyel állítanák le a chipcsempészést Árulkodó új előzetessel jelentkezett a GTA VI Kiszivárgott: Teljesen átalakul az Android megjelenése, és így fog kinézni Ha más nem, asztaldíszként még mindig lehet menő egy merevlemez Érkezik a Moto G56, mindent tudunk róla Megvadult robot tört a mérnökök életére Teljesen átalakul a háború természete: új valóság a harctereken Egyre több vezető bánja meg, hogy az AI miatt küldött el dolgozókat A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

Egyre több az online fenyegetés, léptek a bankok Az irodai munkaórák harmada már most automatizálható A Jaguar Land Rover globális igazgatója tart előadást a BME-n Gyomirtók vannak magyar települések ivóvizében Haladékot kapott több ezer magyar cég: kitolják a kiberbiztonsági audit határidejét Törvénnyel állítanák le a chipcsempészést Árulkodó új előzetessel jelentkezett a GTA VI Kiszivárgott: Teljesen átalakul az Android megjelenése, és így fog kinézni Ha más nem, asztaldíszként még mindig lehet menő egy merevlemez Érkezik a Moto G56, mindent tudunk róla Megvadult robot tört a mérnökök életére Teljesen átalakul a háború természete: új valóság a harctereken Egyre több vezető bánja meg, hogy az AI miatt küldött el dolgozókat A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.

Iedere maandag een overzicht van het belangrijkste autonieuws! De verkoop van Tesla is ook in andere Europese landen flink gedaald, Jaguar Land Rover hervat de levering van auto's in Amerika, het importheffing op auto-onderdelen geldt sinds dit weekend en Lego pakte uit met speciale bolides tijdens de race F1-race in Miami. Wil je deze update ook op vrijdag horen? Abonneer je dan op de BNR Auto-Update in je favoriete podcastapp. Zo mis je nooit meer het laatste autonieuws! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De verkoop van Tesla is ook in andere Europese landen scherp gedaald. Vrijdag meldde we al dat Tesla in april slechts 382 auto's (-74%) afleverde in Nederland. Nu blijkt dat het automerk ook in andere Europese landen een scherpe daling noteert, schrijft Reuters. In Zweden daalde de verkoop in april met bijna 81%, Portugal -33%, Denemarken -67,2% en Frankrijk -59,4%. Verder in de auto-update: Jaguar Land Rover hervat de levering van auto's in Amerika, meldt The Times. Sinds dit weekend geldt de importheffing op auto-onderdelen in Amerika. Lego pakte tijdens de Formule 1-race in Miami uit met speciale bolides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Journal Podcast, we're joined by Martin Smyth, Head of Insurable Risk for the UK's largest luxury automotive manufacturer, JLR (Jaguar Land Rover), to discuss his professional journey through the Insurance profession.

In this episode of The Sleeping Barber, Charlotte Blank, US CMO of Jaguar Land Rover, shares how the brand balances heritage with modern luxury. She explores the power of creative advertising, the role of psychological research in understanding consumers, and how marketing science supports strategic decisions. The conversation also dives into the Jaguar rebrand, the success of the Range Rover Sport campaign with Theo James, and the need for evidence-based, data-driven marketing to justify spend and deliver a seamless customer experience.Enjoy the show!Our GuestCharlotte BlankUS CMO at Jaguar Land Rover North AmericaMember Board of Trustees, Advertising Research Foundation (ARF)Advisory Board Member, Penn Master of Behavioural and Decision SciencesHarvard, MBAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-blank/Follow our updates here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/⁠⁠Get in touch with our hosts:Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/Vassilis Douros: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/⁠Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Jaguar Land Rover's Marketing Strategy02:58 Balancing Heritage and Modern Luxury06:08 The Role of Marketing Science in Decision Making08:58 Charlotte Blank's Unique Career Path12:06 Behavioural Science and Marketing Insights14:53 Understanding Consumer Behaviour Through Psychological Research17:59 The Impact of Creative Effectiveness on Brand Growth21:10 The Range Rover Sport Campaign with Theo James23:55 Adapting Marketing Strategies for Different Markets26:58 Evidence-Based Marketing and Its Impact on Performance34:36 The Importance of Creative Advertising36:11 The Jaguar Rebrand: A Bold Move42:11 Understanding Consumer Psychology48:01 Marketing Challenges and Solutions51:25 Final Thoughts and InsightsBackground Research & Links:TEDx - Lead like a Scientist https://www.ted.com/talks/charlotte_blank_lead_like_a_scientist_experiments_are_key_to_unleashing_potential?Sell Luxury without a product https://www.cmswire.com/digital-marketing/cmos-can-you-sell-luxury-without-a-product-jaguars-doing-it/Copy Nothing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLtFIrqhfng&t=1sRange Rover - Theo James https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwma55CDO9UBest Q3 Ever https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/jlr-delivers-robust-q3-financial-performance-with-best-q3-revenue-on-record/Pause Exports to US https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uks-jaguar-land-rover-pause-shipments-us-over-tariffs-times-says-2025-04-05/

Guest post by Deepak Chaudhari, Country Head at TCS Ireland. The automotive sector is the top investor in research and development (R&D) in the EU, spending more than €59 billion on innovation per year. While Mercedes, VW, Volvo, and Bosch are the biggest European investors in R&D, the EU's share of companies in the global top 2,500 R&D spenders has been declining over time. Today, the automotive sector is at a pivotal moment. Software is increasingly being embedded into vehicles, and automakers are prioritising software innovation as much as traditional engineering. This rapid advancement towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs) is blurring the lines between tech and auto. This presents an opportunity for automotive players in Europe to move beyond their role as vehicle manufacturers and become high-tech technology companies. By using their significant investment in research and development to launch new revenue streams faster and smarter, they can create a competitive advantage. Driving mobility with Generative AI Automakers can leap ahead by investing and innovating in Generative AI to dramatically enhance productivity and in-vehicle customer experience and reduce time-to-market. From analysing vast amounts of data for autonomous vehicle development to enabling seamless software updates, AI is poised to touch every aspect of the automotive value chain. Generative AI, in particular, will allow carmakers to create a hyper-personalised and curated experience for their customers. By 2030, it is estimated that the AI industry will be investing £59.4 billion for the automotive industry alone. This is a 20-fold increase in the next seven years over what the industry is spending today. European manufacturers could choose to lead this investment. Closing the talent gap Yet, the journey towards this transformation isn't without challenges. One of the most pressing is the talent shortage. As manufacturers shift their focus from a 'one-time sale' to curating customer experience 'for life', the auto industry is missing crucial talent to execute this type of customer longevity. It requires talent with coding skills who can create digital, connected and mobility experiences, autonomous vehicles, SDVs (Software-Defined Vehicles), multi-modal infrastructure, and smart city integrations. Graduates skilled in software development or AI tend to gravitate toward Big Tech companies, drawn by the allure of Silicon Valley and its high salaries, flexible cultures, and innovative work environments. However, the recent economic instability in Big Tech has created a unique opportunity for the auto sector to reposition itself as a sought-after career path. To attract more Gen Z developers, automakers must emphasise meaningful work, sustainability, and competitive benefits. Traditional automaker cultures - hierarchical, process-driven, and slow to change - must evolve to become innovation-driven cultures to meet the expectations of today's workforce. Some European manufacturers have already made bold moves to recruit top-tier talent from outside their core competencies. Mercedes-Benz created 3,000 new jobs in the field of software development, with 1,000 of these based at the company's new integrative competence centre for electric and electrified drives and digitalisation - the "Mercedes-Benz Electric Software Hub. Also, Jaguar Land Rover announced that it planned to hire hundreds of engineers to help develop electric cars and looked specifically at laid-off tech workers. Volkswagen engaged in a joint venture with software startup Rivian to up its EV digital technology - and strengthened its in-house software arm Cariad with Rivian experts. These hires reflect a broader strategy: automakers are expanding beyond vehicles to build ecosystems of services. Seamless EV charging, virtual vehicle assistants, and connected customer experiences are no longer nice-to-haves; they are central to future growth. By hiring from Big Tech, manufacturers are fast-tra...

The US auto market is facing an unprecedented supply shock as major automakers including Audi, Mercedes, and Jaguar Land Rover suddenly halt shipments following Trump's 25% tariff bombshell. Container shipments to the US have plummeted 67% in just one week! Meanwhile, NIO is executing a massive leadership overhaul as CEO Li Bin races to achieve profitability by Q4. With Ledao sales falling short of targets and NIO delivering just 27,313 vehicles in Q1 (compared to Xpeng's 94,408), can their aggressive price cuts of up to 50% save them? This episode breaks down the global supply chain crisis and what it means for consumers and investors alike.Join our financial community for daily market updates and exclusive content: https://discord.gg/GSbp4wRCopyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

In this Hemi 383 Episode Mental misses a perfect opportunity for a costume change. Chrissy might actually murder you if you bring potato salad (or ½ a pizza) to the potluck, Tim needs whiskey to deal with the weather and Chris turns our patented virtual track walk.. into…a…. math cla…5 more minutes Mom, jeez….sorry I dozed off for a second…Actually we review Tim's weekend Judging at NOLA and embrace the formal start of the east coast Lemons season. It's Pitt Race! Sign the damn electronic waiver! Potluck signup. Just do it!https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14iw6Q0ydnXDvzURy_d_5CFa_6c0N7OO1CGP38VIS2tg/edit?usp=sharing Pitt Race Electronic Waiver. (Get your license, do it now)https://app.waiverforever.com/requested_waiver/6DJ5qlvQRg1742236015 The track map. https://stcscca.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/combined-track-specs.pdBuy a 400 HP Nissan Z for less than a 2025 Miata (Beverly Braga @ The Drive)https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-400-hp-nissan-z-now-costs-less-than-a-mazda-mx-5-miata Jaguar Land Rover & Lotus pause imports to the US (Nik Berg @ Hagerty)https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/jaguar-land-rover-and-lotus-pause-shipments-to-u-s/ Hot Wheels Die Casts Ferraris for the first time in 10 years (Jeff Perez @ Motor1.com)https://www.motor1.com/news/755984/ferrari-hot-wheels-set-heritage-premium-price-release/Buy the Gluesticks 2000 Firebird V6 Manual Lemons car for just $5,500 on Racing Junkhttps://www.racingjunk.com/24-hours-of-lemons-cars-and-equipment-for-sale/184715383/2000-firebird-v6-manual-lemons-car.html?category_id=4520&np_offset=0#1   Joining the E1R F1 Fantasy League! It's Free!https://fantasygp.com, Build your own team, then join league 74259541Mental's Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube 

   The Royals win their first series of the season taking two of three from the Orioles.  Bobby Witt Jr is starting to heat up and as unlikely as it may have sounded, Kris Bubic is the best Royals pitcher right now.  Up next, four against the Twins.    Carla Bernat is a senior at Kansas State but more importantly she's now a champion at Augusta National.  This is quite a story.    Sporting KC gets its first win of the year after a coaching change this week and the place went absolutely bonkers.  What a relief.    The prime minister of the United Kingdom says he understands why Trump is doing all these tariff deals and why voters like him over illegal aliens.  Then, he says "globalism is over," in a stunning declaration.    Fifty countries want deals with the U.S. and several have already said they will pull their tariffs.  Jaguar/Land Rover have stopped shipping cars to America for at least 30 days and our co-host Stephen Miller sums it up like nobody else.    For our final-final, is Disneyworld about to take a backseat to a better theme park in Orlando?

Toyota gaat binnen nu en twee jaar het aanbod van elektrische modellen verdrievoudigen. Momenteel verkoopt Toyota vijf elektrische modellen en dat moeten er in 2027 vijftien zijn. Ook het aantal productielocaties wordt uitgebreid, van twee naar vijf, meldt de Japanse zakenkrant Nikkei. Het merk wil in 2027 een miljoen elektrische auto's produceren. Vorig jaar verkocht Toyota slechts 140.000 EV's. Verder in de auto-update: Tankstations moeten in Amsterdam mogelijk plaatsmaken voor laadinfrastructuur. Jaguar Land Rover pauzeert de export naar Verenigde Staten De hogere importheffing op auto's in Amerika geldt niet voor klassiekers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iedere maandag een overzicht van het belangrijkste autonieuws! De toekomst van tankstations in Amsterdam is hoogst onzeker, Toyota gaat zijn EV-aanbod in twee jaar verdrievoudigen in twee jaar, Jaguar Land Rover exporteert even geen auto's naar Amerika en de hogere importheffing geldt niet voor klassiekers. Wil je deze update ook op vrijdag horen? Abonneer je dan op de BNR Auto-Update in je favoriete podcastapp. Zo mis je nooit meer het laatste autonieuws! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le constructeur automobile britannique Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) met sur pause ses livraisons vers les États-Unis, l’un de ses marchés clés, le temps d’évaluer les conséquences des nouveaux tarifs douaniers imposés par l’administration Trump sur les véhicules importés. ENTREVUE avec Louis-Philippe Dubé, chroniqueur au Guide de l’autoPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Iedere maandag een overzicht van het belangrijkste autonieuws! De toekomst van tankstations in Amsterdam is hoogst onzeker, Toyota gaat zijn EV-aanbod in twee jaar verdrievoudigen in twee jaar, Jaguar Land Rover exporteert even geen auto's naar Amerika en de hogere importheffing geldt niet voor klassiekers.

On today's episode: Global markets open down following the latest US tariffs and China has accused the US of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying; severe weather has led to flooding in the South; Trump hopes New Hampshire's Chris Sununu runs for the US Senate; the University of Connecticut won the NCAA women's national basketball title. Russia reduces prison sentence for US soldier convicted of theft. Treasury Secretary says more than 50 countries want to negotiate tariffs with U.S. Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts after late-night session. Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in Hands Off! rallies across the U.S. NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order. Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans. Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance. Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans. One Louisiana baker is worried about how the tariff war will affect their quality. The tariff war might affect the price of your sushi dinner. Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars. A beloved library that united the US and Canada faces new border restrictions. The US is on an egg hunt in Europe to ease prices at home. US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says. New Social Security rules present barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation. Second child died from measles-related causes in West Texas, where cases are nearing 500. The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution. Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs. Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him. Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know. So long, Park City. Sundance Film Festival to relocate to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised. Broadway welcomes 'Real Women Have Curves The Musical,' which lets the Latino community see itself. Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky to make hockey history, UConn women extend record with another hoops championship ahead of men’s title showdown, Red Sox stay hot with offensive outburst, a multi-time Cy Young winner lands on the injured list, Denny Hamlin hangs on and Brian Harman wins in Texas. Houston rallies to beat Duke 70-67 in the Final Four, will face Florida for the NCAA title. There's no easy answers for slowing down rising level of pitching injuries at all levels of baseball. Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg named the AP men's college basketball player of the year. NBA fines Grizzlies' Ja Morant $75,000 for continued finger-gun gestures, after warning him to stop. WNBA star Elena Delle Donne retires after 11 seasons and the 2019 championship. With March Madness underway, it's game time for newly opened women's-sports bars across the US. Middle East latest Israeli strike on media tent near Gaza hospital kills reporter, wounds others. Pope makes surprise appearance at St. Peter’s Square, 2 weeks after leaving hospital. Disgraced former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has died at age 94. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, an English church bodyslams low church attendance with professional wrestling. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI don't normally put out market commentary on a Sunday, especially on a Sunday evening, but the events of last week were so extraordinary I feel I have to.We are in full-on crash mode, it seems. The price action reminds me of the Covid panic or even 2008. It almost doesn't matter what you own. Portfolios around the world have been battered.The declines in the final two days of last week, since so-called “Liberation Day”, when President Trump announced his tariffs, are roughly as follows:* Bitcoin: -1%* Gold: -3%* S&P 500: -9%* Nasdaq: -10%* Brent Crude: -12.5%* Copper: -13% (phew!)Magnificent Seven:* MSFT: -6%* GOOGL: -7%* AMZN: -13%* META: -14%* NVDA: -15%* TSLA: -15%* AAPL: -17%We are, of course, very long gold and bitcoin here at The Flying Frisby, so I guess we've come out of this comparatively unscathed. What's more, we have a good allocation to wealth preservation in the Dolce Far Niente portfolio. But our speculative positions, like everyone's, have been hit, and I'm angry with myself for not getting more defensive sooner. I've been saying for some time I don't like the price action one bit- eg here and here - and the words of that freaky preacher keep ringing in my ears.In any case, there's no point beating myself up. Life is easy in hindsight. Investing is even easier.I spent considerable time on Friday and Saturday reading and watching interviews, trying to understand exactly what these tariffs are about and what the implications are, and I think I have come up with something of a roadmap.We'll start by explaining the plan. Then we'll look at what comes next. And, finally, we'll look at what to do with some of our recent speculations.Why our opinion is irrelevantI'm a free-trade guy, or at least I was. I'm not quite sure what I am any more. But I'm not going to waste my time - or yours - here with arguments about whether tariffs are a good thing or not. There's no point. My time - and yours - would be as well spent howling at the moon. As far as I know, Donald Trump isn't a reader of The Flying Frisby. He knows his own mind and he's not going to turn to this Substack, or any of our social media feeds, for policy advice.Don't be like DT. Subscribe to the Flying Frisby.Tariffs are here, and they're here to stay. Trump is attempting a major economic redesign - the kind of reset that those who rail against economic injustice have been calling for for years. Now it's here, and as we look at our portfolios, many of us aren't so sure we want it.What I want to understand, first, is the logic behind the tariffs, then their implications, so we can best navigate them.The first thing to note I've already said: Trump isn't going to backtrack. As I watched tumbling share prices on Friday, I thought to myself—he's going to backtrack. He has to. But Trump isn't the Conservative Party, or indeed the Labour Party, changing tack at the slightest sign of discontent. Critics say he'll cave if stocks keep tanking, I'm not so sure. His track record suggests otherwise, and he's put a loyal and strong team together to back him up and implement his plan.He's going to give his tariffs longer than a couple of days to have an impact.Many say Trump hasn't properly thought this through. Of course, he has. He's been thinking about it night and day for years. He'll have been thinking about little else as he wrestles with the problem of how to reinvigorate industrial America. That doesn't mean his plan will work, but the idea he hasn't thought about it is just a facile invention of Trump perma-critics to use against him.Trump may be a bit of a clown - he has a comedic instinct and can't resist a gag - but he's not stupid. Clowns rarely are.Why Trump's doing what he's doingTrump intensely dislikes the decimation of industrial America, which began in the 1980s and still continues, with the outsourcing of manufacturing to Asia and elsewhere. Even 40 years ago , he was giving interviews about this (hence why I say he has thought it through) and he wants to restore it. That's part of what he means when he says, “Make America great again.”He can see that while the American coasts may have thrived, thanks largely to finance and tech, much of what is in between has not. This is the America he wants to make great again.There are two reasons he wants to revive American industry. First, is that he believes the model by which America takes on debt to buy cheap stuff from China is unsustainable and has to stop - and the sooner the better. So it's for the good of the American economy. Second, is for reasons of security. While China and the US may be trading partners now, they are also rivals, and if your rival is making your essential military and strategic equipment and components, whether it's semi-conductors, industrial and consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals or battery and energy storage systems, you have a big problem on your hands. Covid exposed just how fragile supply chains are, and Trump has taken it as an early warning sign.Something very similar, as readers of Daylight Robbery will know, happened in the US after its War of 1812 with the British, a war that lasted three years. The war badly exposed US over-reliance on British industrial goods, so the US introduced tariffs in 1816 to try and nurture and grow its own industry. Those tariffs ended up having grave long-term consequences (they were a major factor in the lead up to the civil war - but that was 45 years later). In the short term, they worked. (More on this here).Coming to America“Come and build your factories in the US,” Trump is saying. “Then you won't pay tariffs. Relocate from China, Mexico, Vietnam.”Here's a case in point. Jaguar Land Rover has already announced it's halting shipments to the US for one month. Now, this company's management - remember its recent rebrand? (see below) - is on the opposing side of the culture war to Donald Trump and MAGA, so that is one factor at play. But when I wrote my piece about how good self-driving Teslas are, a lot of people commented that the Jags are better. I don't know—I haven't been in one. But for sure, Jaguar Land Rover won't want to lose momentum or network effect in this all important arms race, particularly while Tesla is struggling: 45% off its recent highs, victim to nationwide vandalism and Elon Musk no longer the darling but the villain of the eco-warrior left. So what does Jaguar do now? Not sell into the all-important US markets? Pay 25% tariffs? Or build a factory stateside? I think the answer is fairly obvious.Whatever it chooses to do, it's going to take longer than a couple of days.With DOGE and the shrinking of the US state, meanwhile, there'll be plenty of workers to fill those new positions. As the US state shrinks, its private sector grows. That's the idea, anyway.His tariffs may lead to higher prices for American consumers, as many have pointed out, but not as high as widely thought, argues Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in this recent interview with Tucker Carlson (a recommended watch, by the way). Bessent's calculations are that tariffs won't gouge consumers as much as feared. What's more, the revenue from tariffs could eventually enable lower levels of taxation back home, which will further ease pressure on US citizens, those who work at least.What about the upheaval Trump tariffs cause to the rest of the world? Not his problem. America first.Yet he's creating enormous uncertainty, and markets are tanking. On Friday, markets were in full panic mode, and the baby was being thrown out with the bathwater. What about that?The amazing stat which shows why Trump won't give two hoots about the stock market - for nowAt this point, I want to press upon you one of the most telling statistics I've seen for some time:* The richest 1% of Americans own 50% of US stocks, worth $23 trillion.* The bottom 50% of U.S. adults hold only 1% of stocks, worth $480 billion.If you expand to the top 10%, that group holds 87% of stocks, valued at $36 trillion. If I'm correctly inferring Bessent's comments, at this current point, Trump doesn't care about Wall Street, or Silicon Valley, or the parts of the US economy that have become so rich over the past 40 years. It's the bottom 50 - or even 80% - that Trump is concerned with. They hardly own any stocks, so the market mayhem won't matter so much to them. Wall Street has made good for decades. It can suffer a bit of pain while Main Street gets rebuilt.It's worth noting, by the way, that US equities were enormously overvalued when Trump took office, so some kind of correction had to happen anyway. The Shiller price-to-earnings ratio was at its third highest level in history (the only times it was higher was 2000 and 2007, and we all know what happened next). That's why Warren Buffett built up his enormous cash position two months ago ($330 billion). Buffett, by the way, really is a genius.Best to get the inevitable correction out of the way early in the Presidency. What's more, as Bessent points out, these market declines began several weeks ago with China's AI announcement of DeepSeek, the app that can do everything ChatGPT and Grok can do with much lower power use. Prior to that, the Magnificent Seven had driven the extraordinary gains seen in the S&P 500 over the previous 18 months. Strip them out, and the picture was much less rosy. (Now the Mag7're down 30-45%).Trump's announcement may have pricked the bubble, but a bubble is still a bubble and if one thing doesn't burst it, something else will.Trump's plan, meanwhile, (and I'm not saying it'll work, everyone will have their opinion) is not to boost the stock market. It is to reset the economy. The economy and the stock market are not the same thing.Some numbersThe US is trapped in a vicious debt spiral.$36 trillion is the current US National Debt. The US will spend $6 trillion this year, while only collecting $4 trillion in tax revenue. So there is a $2 trillion deficit. It will borrow the difference, and the debt will grow to $38 trillion. The DOGE plan is reduce the deficit by 1 trillion by getting rid of waste, corruption and more. The tariff plan is to raise another half trillion in revenue. Plus, as a result of tariffs, more business relocates to the US, which also increases revenue. Mass deregulation will also make doing business easier and further add to both economic growth and tax revenue. Then there is Trump citizenship plan. According to Grok, 1 million people worldwide could realistically afford to buy a US residency for $5 million. Let's say 10% of them did that. That's another $500 billion and the $2 trillion deficit is eradicated. Suddenly the US is running a surplus.This all means the US gets in a better position to lower taxes, which will further increase revenue (the golden rule of Daylight Robbery), because trade will increase as a result. Trump could lower corporation taxes to 15% which would be a lot more attractive than the rates of 20-30% paid in Europe. So business relocates to the US. He could lower income taxes, especially for high earners, thereby attracting higher earners to the US. Meanwhile, the cost of all that debt starts to come down, thereby freeing up even more capital.And, suddenly, you are in a virtuous cycle.These numbers make it look easy. But to get there takes an enormous fight - standing up to vested interests, taking on a cultural establishment that detests you, the media, the woke, Trump Derangement Syndrome and so on. It's not easy, and it requires a lot of backbone. The three essential keys to the Trump resetSo what fundamentals does this economic reset need, and how does the US get there?First, it needs cheap energy. Cheap energy is fundamental to economic growth: economies need energy. That's happening. Crude has fallen more than 10% since “Liberation Day”. Falls were turbocharged when, on Thursday, 8 OPEC nations made the surprise announcement that they were ending output cuts and increasing supply. Plus we have the domestic policy of drill baby drill. What with the plethora of natural gas and other shale energy co-products, we're going to see a lot of cheap energy. (Which is going to make our own Ed Miliband's high-energy-cost policies look even more deranged.)Second, it needs a cheaper dollar. A weaker dollar will encourage investment and relocation from overseas (it makes the US cheaper). That's happening too. Indeed, what was so unique about this week's panic is that the dollar—usually the first port of call in a financial storm—didn't rise (at least not at first). Here is the US dollar index. It's coming down. It's already down almost 10% from its highs. That means America just got 10% cheaper to invest in. A move back to the low 90s, or even below, would be ideal.What is the third component?And what next for markets?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI don't normally put out market commentary on a Sunday, especially on a Sunday evening, but the events of last week were so extraordinary I feel I have to.We are in full-on crash mode, it seems. The price action reminds me of the Covid panic or even 2008. It almost doesn't matter what you own. Portfolios around the world have been battered.The declines in the final two days of last week, since so-called “Liberation Day”, when President Trump announced his tariffs, are roughly as follows:* Bitcoin: -1%* Gold: -3%* S&P 500: -9%* Nasdaq: -10%* Brent Crude: -12.5%* Copper: -13% (phew!)Magnificent Seven:* MSFT: -6%* GOOGL: -7%* AMZN: -13%* META: -14%* NVDA: -15%* TSLA: -15%* AAPL: -17%We are, of course, very long gold and bitcoin here at The Flying Frisby, so I guess we've come out of this comparatively unscathed. What's more, we have a good allocation to wealth preservation in the Dolce Far Niente portfolio. But our speculative positions, like everyone's, have been hit, and I'm angry with myself for not getting more defensive sooner. I've been saying for some time I don't like the price action one bit- eg here and here - and the words of that freaky preacher keep ringing in my ears.In any case, there's no point beating myself up. Life is easy in hindsight. Investing is even easier.I spent considerable time on Friday and Saturday reading and watching interviews, trying to understand exactly what these tariffs are about and what the implications are, and I think I have come up with something of a roadmap.We'll start by explaining the plan. Then we'll look at what comes next. And, finally, we'll look at what to do with some of our recent speculations.Why our opinion is irrelevantI'm a free-trade guy, or at least I was. I'm not quite sure what I am any more. But I'm not going to waste my time - or yours - here with arguments about whether tariffs are a good thing or not. There's no point. My time - and yours - would be as well spent howling at the moon. As far as I know, Donald Trump isn't a reader of The Flying Frisby. He knows his own mind and he's not going to turn to this Substack, or any of our social media feeds, for policy advice.Don't be like DT. Subscribe to the Flying Frisby.Tariffs are here, and they're here to stay. Trump is attempting a major economic redesign - the kind of reset that those who rail against economic injustice have been calling for for years. Now it's here, and as we look at our portfolios, many of us aren't so sure we want it.What I want to understand, first, is the logic behind the tariffs, then their implications, so we can best navigate them.The first thing to note I've already said: Trump isn't going to backtrack. As I watched tumbling share prices on Friday, I thought to myself—he's going to backtrack. He has to. But Trump isn't the Conservative Party, or indeed the Labour Party, changing tack at the slightest sign of discontent. Critics say he'll cave if stocks keep tanking, I'm not so sure. His track record suggests otherwise, and he's put a loyal and strong team together to back him up and implement his plan.He's going to give his tariffs longer than a couple of days to have an impact.Many say Trump hasn't properly thought this through. Of course, he has. He's been thinking about it night and day for years. He'll have been thinking about little else as he wrestles with the problem of how to reinvigorate industrial America. That doesn't mean his plan will work, but the idea he hasn't thought about it is just a facile invention of Trump perma-critics to use against him.Trump may be a bit of a clown - he has a comedic instinct and can't resist a gag - but he's not stupid. Clowns rarely are.Why Trump's doing what he's doingTrump intensely dislikes the decimation of industrial America, which began in the 1980s and still continues, with the outsourcing of manufacturing to Asia and elsewhere. Even 40 years ago , he was giving interviews about this (hence why I say he has thought it through) and he wants to restore it. That's part of what he means when he says, “Make America great again.”He can see that while the American coasts may have thrived, thanks largely to finance and tech, much of what is in between has not. This is the America he wants to make great again.There are two reasons he wants to revive American industry. First, is that he believes the model by which America takes on debt to buy cheap stuff from China is unsustainable and has to stop - and the sooner the better. So it's for the good of the American economy. Second, is for reasons of security. While China and the US may be trading partners now, they are also rivals, and if your rival is making your essential military and strategic equipment and components, whether it's semi-conductors, industrial and consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals or battery and energy storage systems, you have a big problem on your hands. Covid exposed just how fragile supply chains are, and Trump has taken it as an early warning sign.Something very similar, as readers of Daylight Robbery will know, happened in the US after its War of 1812 with the British, a war that lasted three years. The war badly exposed US over-reliance on British industrial goods, so the US introduced tariffs in 1816 to try and nurture and grow its own industry. Those tariffs ended up having grave long-term consequences (they were a major factor in the lead up to the civil war - but that was 45 years later). In the short term, they worked. (More on this here).Coming to America“Come and build your factories in the US,” Trump is saying. “Then you won't pay tariffs. Relocate from China, Mexico, Vietnam.”Here's a case in point. Jaguar Land Rover has already announced it's halting shipments to the US for one month. Now, this company's management - remember its recent rebrand? (see below) - is on the opposing side of the culture war to Donald Trump and MAGA, so that is one factor at play. But when I wrote my piece about how good self-driving Teslas are, a lot of people commented that the Jags are better. I don't know—I haven't been in one. But for sure, Jaguar Land Rover won't want to lose momentum or network effect in this all important arms race, particularly while Tesla is struggling: 45% off its recent highs, victim to nationwide vandalism and Elon Musk no longer the darling but the villain of the eco-warrior left. So what does Jaguar do now? Not sell into the all-important US markets? Pay 25% tariffs? Or build a factory stateside? I think the answer is fairly obvious.Whatever it chooses to do, it's going to take longer than a couple of days.With DOGE and the shrinking of the US state, meanwhile, there'll be plenty of workers to fill those new positions. As the US state shrinks, its private sector grows. That's the idea, anyway.His tariffs may lead to higher prices for American consumers, as many have pointed out, but not as high as widely thought, argues Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in this recent interview with Tucker Carlson (a recommended watch, by the way). Bessent's calculations are that tariffs won't gouge consumers as much as feared. What's more, the revenue from tariffs could eventually enable lower levels of taxation back home, which will further ease pressure on US citizens, those who work at least.What about the upheaval Trump tariffs cause to the rest of the world? Not his problem. America first.Yet he's creating enormous uncertainty, and markets are tanking. On Friday, markets were in full panic mode, and the baby was being thrown out with the bathwater. What about that?The amazing stat which shows why Trump won't give two hoots about the stock market - for nowAt this point, I want to press upon you one of the most telling statistics I've seen for some time:* The richest 1% of Americans own 50% of US stocks, worth $23 trillion.* The bottom 50% of U.S. adults hold only 1% of stocks, worth $480 billion.If you expand to the top 10%, that group holds 87% of stocks, valued at $36 trillion. If I'm correctly inferring Bessent's comments, at this current point, Trump doesn't care about Wall Street, or Silicon Valley, or the parts of the US economy that have become so rich over the past 40 years. It's the bottom 50 - or even 80% - that Trump is concerned with. They hardly own any stocks, so the market mayhem won't matter so much to them. Wall Street has made good for decades. It can suffer a bit of pain while Main Street gets rebuilt.It's worth noting, by the way, that US equities were enormously overvalued when Trump took office, so some kind of correction had to happen anyway. The Shiller price-to-earnings ratio was at its third highest level in history (the only times it was higher was 2000 and 2007, and we all know what happened next). That's why Warren Buffett built up his enormous cash position two months ago ($330 billion). Buffett, by the way, really is a genius.Best to get the inevitable correction out of the way early in the Presidency. What's more, as Bessent points out, these market declines began several weeks ago with China's AI announcement of DeepSeek, the app that can do everything ChatGPT and Grok can do with much lower power use. Prior to that, the Magnificent Seven had driven the extraordinary gains seen in the S&P 500 over the previous 18 months. Strip them out, and the picture was much less rosy. (Now the Mag7're down 30-45%).Trump's announcement may have pricked the bubble, but a bubble is still a bubble and if one thing doesn't burst it, something else will.Trump's plan, meanwhile, (and I'm not saying it'll work, everyone will have their opinion) is not to boost the stock market. It is to reset the economy. The economy and the stock market are not the same thing.Some numbersThe US is trapped in a vicious debt spiral.$36 trillion is the current US National Debt. The US will spend $6 trillion this year, while only collecting $4 trillion in tax revenue. So there is a $2 trillion deficit. It will borrow the difference, and the debt will grow to $38 trillion. The DOGE plan is reduce the deficit by 1 trillion by getting rid of waste, corruption and more. The tariff plan is to raise another half trillion in revenue. Plus, as a result of tariffs, more business relocates to the US, which also increases revenue. Mass deregulation will also make doing business easier and further add to both economic growth and tax revenue. Then there is Trump citizenship plan. According to Grok, 1 million people worldwide could realistically afford to buy a US residency for $5 million. Let's say 10% of them did that. That's another $500 billion and the $2 trillion deficit is eradicated. Suddenly the US is running a surplus.This all means the US gets in a better position to lower taxes, which will further increase revenue (the golden rule of Daylight Robbery), because trade will increase as a result. Trump could lower corporation taxes to 15% which would be a lot more attractive than the rates of 20-30% paid in Europe. So business relocates to the US. He could lower income taxes, especially for high earners, thereby attracting higher earners to the US. Meanwhile, the cost of all that debt starts to come down, thereby freeing up even more capital.And, suddenly, you are in a virtuous cycle.These numbers make it look easy. But to get there takes an enormous fight - standing up to vested interests, taking on a cultural establishment that detests you, the media, the woke, Trump Derangement Syndrome and so on. It's not easy, and it requires a lot of backbone. The three essential keys to the Trump resetSo what fundamentals does this economic reset need, and how does the US get there?First, it needs cheap energy. Cheap energy is fundamental to economic growth: economies need energy. That's happening. Crude has fallen more than 10% since “Liberation Day”. Falls were turbocharged when, on Thursday, 8 OPEC nations made the surprise announcement that they were ending output cuts and increasing supply. Plus we have the domestic policy of drill baby drill. What with the plethora of natural gas and other shale energy co-products, we're going to see a lot of cheap energy. (Which is going to make our own Ed Miliband's high-energy-cost policies look even more deranged.)Second, it needs a cheaper dollar. A weaker dollar will encourage investment and relocation from overseas (it makes the US cheaper). That's happening too. Indeed, what was so unique about this week's panic is that the dollar—usually the first port of call in a financial storm—didn't rise (at least not at first). Here is the US dollar index. It's coming down. It's already down almost 10% from its highs. That means America just got 10% cheaper to invest in. A move back to the low 90s, or even below, would be ideal.What is the third component?And what next for markets?

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Monday 7th April 2025, Washington Bureau Chief for the Guardian David Smith shares the latest on reaction out of the US following Donald Trump's tariffs. The Government wants to shake up free speech laws in universities, Former Victoria University Dean and NZ Initiative research fellow Dr Michael Johnston tells Andrew Dickens what this means. Andrew Alderson shares the latest from sport over the weekend. Plus UK/Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey shares the latest on UK car giant Jaguar Land Rover announcing a pause all shipments to the US, following the announcement on tarrifs. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have a British carmaker halting shipments to the U.S. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Es una de las primeras grandes marcas globales que toma una decisión frente al aumento de aranceles impuesto por EE.UU. esta semana.

Roberto Munoz is CEO & Founder of Munoz Comms, a strategic communications consultancy that helps businesses navigate growth, change, and transformation.With more than 20 years of experience, Roberto has shaped and protected reputations across industries—from high-growth startups to global market leaders—working with companies including HSBC, Fannie Mae, ABB, Tesco, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Jaguar Land Rover. His expertise spans senior in-house roles and agency leadership at Edelman and Weber Shandwick.A specialist in brand positioning, narrative development, and thought leadership, Roberto helps brands craft compelling stories and design impactful strategies that shift stakeholder perceptions.Follow him on LinkedIn or join his Newsletter.

Tento denný podcast, vytváraný s pomocou umelej inteligencie, ponúka unikátny a efektívny spôsob, ako sa dozvedieť o najzaujímavejších udalostiach a článkoch dňa. Umelej inteligencii sa darí analyzovať obrovské množstvo informácií z rôznych zdrojov, aby vybrala tie najrelevantnejšie a najpútavejšie obsahy pre širokú škálu poslucháčov. Každá epizóda je navrhnutá tak, aby poskytla hlboký ponor do vybraných tém, od politiky cez vedecké objavy, až po kultúrne udalosti, a to všetko podané informatívne, prístupne a bez emócií. Podcast je ideálnym spoločníkom pre zaneprázdnených ľudí, ktorí hľadajú pohodlný spôsob, aby zostali informovaní o svetovom dianí bez nutnosti tráviť hodiny čítaním rôznych zdrojov, čím poskytuje efektívny a príjemný spôsob, ako prijímať správy. Šutaj Eštok ostro odmieta obvinenia: Voľba predsedu parlamentu bola tajná https://www.startitup.sk/sutaj-estok-ostro-odmieta-obvinenia-volba-predsedu-parlamentu-bola-tajna/ Riaditeľka Múzea Betliar čelí obvineniam z obťažovania. Zamestnankyňu mala chytiť pod krk https://www.startitup.sk/riaditelka-muzea-betliar-celi-obvineniam-z-obtazovania-zamestnankynu-mala-chytit-pod-krk/ Obžalovaný Ficov poradca a dlhoročná moderátorka. Poslanci zvolili nových členov Rady STVR https://www.startitup.sk/obzalovany-ficov-poradca-a-dlhorocna-moderatorka-poslanci-zvolili-novych-clenov-rady-stvr/ EÚ radí pol miliarde ľudí, aby si pripravili zásoby na 72 hodín pre prípad vojny. Nová stratégia má 30 opatrení https://www.startitup.sk/eu-radi-pol-miliarde-ludi-aby-si-pripravili-zasoby-na-72-hodin-pre-pripad-vojny-nova-strategia-obsahuje-30-opatreni/ „Putin čoskoro zomrie a všetko sa skončí,“ udrel Zelenskyj. Tvrdí, že sa obáva vlastnej smrteľnosti https://www.startitup.sk/putin-coskoro-zomrie-to-je-fakt-a-vsetko-sa-skonci-udrel-zelenskyj/ Európski lídri sa zhodli: Na zrušenie sankcií proti Rusku ešte nenastal čas https://www.startitup.sk/europski-lidri-po-summite-na-zrusenie-sankcii-proti-rusku-este-nenastal-cas/ James Bond medzi dronmi: Nová ukrajinská superzbraň vidí, počuje a bráni sa na vode či vo vzduchu https://www.startitup.sk/james-bond-medzi-dronmi-nova-ukrajinska-superzbran-vidi-pocuje-a-brani-sa-na-vode-ci-vo-vzduchu/ Trump uvalil masívne clá na zahraničné autá. Je známe, kedy vstúpia do platnosti https://www.startitup.sk/trump-uvalil-masivne-cla-na-zahranicne-auta-je-zname-kedy-vstupia-do-platnosti/ Slovenský automobilový priemysel v ohrození: Trumpove clá môžu zasiahnuť Volkswagen či Jaguar Land Rover https://www.startitup.sk/slovensky-automobilovy-priemysel-v-ohrozeni-trumpove-cla-mozu-zasiahnut-volkswagen-ci-jaguar-land-rover/ Zlato prekonáva historické maximá. Investori sa obávajú ekonomických turbulencií https://www.startitup.sk/zlato-prekonava-historicke-maxima-investuju-aj-slovaci-obavaju-sa-ekonomickych-turbulencii/ Získanie finančnej slobody za 6 mesiacov bez vysokého platu. Bývalá investičná bankárka radí, ako na to https://www.startitup.sk/ziskanie-financnej-slobody-za-6-mesiacov-bez-vysokeho-platu-byvala-investicna-bankarka-radi-ako-na-to/ Monika otvorila v Poprade kaviareň, ktorá „ide proti prúdu“. Nevezie sa na vlne hipsterských konceptov, aj tak má plno https://www.startitup.sk/monika-otvorila-v-poprade-kaviaren-ktora-ide-proti-prudu-nevezie-sa-na-vlne-hipsterskych-konceptov-aj-tak-ma-plno/ 

Grab a ticket Advertising Week Europe 2025 here.Welcome back to The Girls in Marketing Podcast!In this episode, we're breaking down Instagram's controversial AI-generated comments and exploring Google's latest privacy move with shielded emails. We also dive into TikTok's push for longer videos, the growing debate around AI and copyright, and the mental health challenges facing marketers today.Plus, we've got actionable tips for boosting your corporate LinkedIn page, a deep dive into Jaguar Land Rover's bold rebrand, and insights into why brands might be strategically killing their own products. Tune in for inspiration from standout campaigns, including Flo Health's impactful taboo-breaking initiative, and find out how creativity can flourish even on a tight budget.It's a packed episode, filled with insights and campaigns!Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:15 Instagram's AI Generated Comments06:35 AI and Copyright Protection10:31 Longer Videos on TikTok14:21 Google's Shielded Email Update17:06 Workplace Stress and Mental Health23:55 Community Q&A24:27 Top Tips for Growing a Corporate LinkedIn Page26:28 The Importance of Organic Content on LinkedIn29:10 Staff Picks: Noteworthy Campaigns29:27 Jaguar Land Rover Rebrand: A Case Study33:40 Advertising Week Europe Event34:25 Brands Killing Their Products: A Trend?40:28 Flo Health Campaign: Breaking Taboos44:31 Creative Marketing on a Budget46:38 Final Thoughts

Living a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of Living a Nutritious Life podcast, we are delighted to welcome Mark Rushmore, a thriving entrepreneur revolutionizing the oral care industry.About Our Guest:Mark Rushmore is the father of two young children and co-founder of the sustainable personal care brand SURI. He began his career at Procter & Gamble and later founded Zerotwonine, a global experiential marketing agency, where he worked with clients like Pringles, Wella, Jaguar Land Rover, and Oral B. Mark is known for his commitment to sustainability and high-quality customer experience in consumer goods. Full bio here.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Discover Mark's journey from a corporate career to innovative entrepreneurship.Explore the importance of oral health as a gateway to whole-body wellness.Learn about the sustainable practices and revolutionary design of the Suri electric toothbrush.Gain insights into balancing entrepreneurial success with personal well-being.Episode Highlights:Mark shares how his father influenced his entrepreneurial spirit.The significance of mitigating downside risk while maximizing potential upside, a principle inspired by Richard Branson.The unique sustainable features of the Suri electric toothbrush, including its plant-based materials and eco-friendly practices.The challenges faced and overcome in developing a truly sustainable product.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:Welcome to Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Join our amazing global community of like-minded students and alumni. Get in on the action—enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Keri has a lot to teach, and we're here to help you get started on your journey!Connect with Mark Rushmore:Website: trysuri.comDiscount code: KERI15Instagram: @discoversuriTikTok: @discoversuriSURI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablerituals/posts/?feedView=allMark Rushmore LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-rushmore-b1240a19Connect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marianne Daniels is an engineer who's worked in the automotive industry for her whole career. Starting as a quality engineer on the shop floor she's since worked in manufacturing, supplier quality, purchasing, programme management, and new vehicle launch.One of her earliest roles was as a process engineer for V8 Jaguar engines, and her current role is head of supplier quality for electric vehicle propulsion, so her career spans the industrial revolution from combustion engines to electrification.Along the way against this technical backdrop she's led business transformation, driven culture change, inclusion, talent development, and immersed herself in coaching – gaining a coaching qualification and putting this into practise to shape her leadership style.In our conversation we talk about Marianne's childhood in Torbay, on the English Riviera and how she excelled in maths and physics at school, leading to a mechanical engineering degree at Birmingham University. Her career began at Rover Group, where she faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated environment. She later moved to Ford Bridgend and then Jaguar Land Rover, where she held various roles, including supplier technical assistance and program management. Despite setbacks, such as a difficult line manager and pneumonia, she rebuilt her confidence through coaching and leadership programs. Her journey emphasizes resilience, learning from experiences, and the importance of self-belief. I loved getting to know Marianne through this conversation and I am sure that her insights and authentic and rounded approach will be highly appreciated. I look forward to hearing what resonates with you.Connect with MarianneLinkedIn ProfileAbout AndyI'm an experienced business leader and a passionate developer of people in the automotive finance industry, internationally.During over twenty five years, I have played a key role in developing businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Corporate Finance UK, BMW Financial Services Singapore, BMW Financial Services New Zealand and Tesla Financial Services UK.At the same time, I have coached individuals and delivered leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe and North America.I started Aquilae in 2016 to enable “Fulfilling Performance” in the mobility industry, internationally.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceCheck out Release the handbrake! The Fulfilling Performance Hub.Connect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukJoin a guided peer mentoring team: Aquilae AcademyThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukEpisode Directory on Instagram @careerviewmirror  If you enjoy listening to our guests career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app. Episode recorded on 21 February, 2025.

A phishing campaign targets nearly 12,000 GitHub repositories. The BlackLock ransomware group is one to watch. A federal judge orders reinstatement of workers at CISA. Over 100 car dealership websites suffer a supply chain attack, and Hellcat breaches Jaguar Land Rover. Researchers uncover a major vulnerability affecting RSA encryption keys. A Life Insurance Company notifies 355,500 individuals of a December 2024 data breach. A researcher releases a decryptor for Akira ransomware. A new  mapping database aims to help NGOs and high-risk individuals find security tools. Tim Starks from CyberScoop reports that trade groups fear a cybersecurity blackout if a key panel and vital cyber law aren't renewed. A fundamental shift of our understanding of hash tables.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today our guest is Tim Starks from CyberScoop is discussing how "Trade groups worry information sharing will worsen without critical infrastructure panel, CISA law renewal." Selected Reading Fake "Security Alert" issues on GitHub use OAuth app to hijack accounts (Bleeping Computer) BlackLock Ransomware Strikes Over 40 Organizations in Just Two Months (GB Hackers) Federal Judges Block Trump's Mass Firings of Federal Workers (BankInfo Security) 100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack (SecurityWeek) Jaguar Land Rover Breached by HELLCAT Ransomware Group using Jira Credentials (Cyber Security News) Millions Of RSA Key Exposes Serious Flaws That Can Be Exploited (Cyber Security News) Insurer Notifying 335,500 Customers, Agents, Others of Hack (BankInfo Security) New Akira ransomware decryptor cracks encryptions keys using GPUs (Bleeping Computer) Security Database Aims to Empower Non-Profits (Infosecurity Magazine) Undergraduate Disproves 40-Year-Old Conjecture, Invents New Kind of Hash Table (WIRED) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Insight teams striving to elevate their influence within organisations. We are thrilled to be joined by Joanne Pearson from Jaguar Land Rover and Helen Passard from Suntory Beverages Europe as we discuss strategies for enhancing the profile of Insight teams. We unpack the challenges faced by introverted teams and the constraints of hierarchical structures that often stifle effective communication. Joanne and Helen share their expertise on building credibility and trust across the business, underscoring the critical role of Insight teams in influencing decision-making and ensuring their valuable insights reach key decision-makers.Emotions matter as much as analytics in the realm of insights, and we explore how emotive storytelling can be a game-changer for Insight teams, enabling them to craft narratives that resonate across complex, global organisations.Listen in as we reflect on the future of Insight teams, emphasising the power of simplicity in communication and the importance of personal branding for Insight leaders. We discuss the essential skills needed to elevate the team's profile and ensure their work resonates across the organisation. Please listen to find out more! Topics DiscussedRaising the profile of Insight teams (00:09)Elevating Insight teams through emotion (10:49) Raising the visibility and impact of insights (15:49) Simplicity in communication (21:50) The future of Insight teams (27:38)  Highlights“But probably for me the biggest piece of it is that ultimately, insight is not valuable to a business unless it's influencing decision making and the actions that we're taking. And I kind of think of it's easy to think of profile as kind of a negative thing, like you're shouting about what you're doing but actually what you're really doing is building trust and credibility.” (03:21)“What's our cycle plan? What products are we launching? How much of our customer experience, you know, are we measuring? What are we doing with our brands? That sort of drives that agenda.” (05.38)“I think there's two sides to it, isn't there? There's one, that is, you know, use the non-rational information to bring stories to life. I think actually sometimes insight teams, because we feel a bit of pressure to be evidence-based, and so then, when we're sharing and we're trying to build this profile, we can fall into that trap a bit. (13.10)“I think it makes our role more important than ever. Clearly, things will change, but AI tools are only as good as the data set that they're sitting over the top of that they're sitting over the top of and, yes, we're starting to get into the likes of synthetic research, where tools are simulating what the response might be, but that can only work for a while before you refresh it with additional content. (28.46)This is episode 66 of the Transforming Insight podcast. If you have the ambition to transform your Insight team and the role it plays in your organisation, please tune in to future episodes. Not only will we explore the 42 secrets of successful corporate Insight teams as outlined in the Transforming Insight book, we will also talk to senior corporate Insight leaders, delve into books that have inspired us, and discuss new best practice research carried out with the IMA's corporate members.You won't want to miss this! So please subscribe - and thank you for listening.  About James Wycherley, the author of Transforming InsightJames Wycherley was Director of Customer Insight and Analytics at Barclays from 2005 to 2015 when he became Chief Executive of the Insight Management Academy (IMA). A popular keynote speaker and acknowledged expert on Insight leadership, strategy, and communication, he is the author of the book Transforming Insight: the 42 secrets of successful corporate Insight teams, and over 35 IMA publications. He has provided thought leadership in the UK, Western Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, India, and the Middle East, and regularly hosts the IMA's Insight forums - London, Manchester, UK Online and US Online.The Insight Management Academy is the world's leading authority on transforming Insight teams.Resources: If you would like more information on any of the ideas discussed in this episode of the Transforming Insight podcast, please visit www.insight-management.orgCopies of James Wycherley's book Transforming Insight: the 42 secrets of successful corporate Insight teams can be purchased direct from www.transforming-insight.comDisclaimerThe Transforming Insight podcast is published by the Insight Management Academy and produced by Zorbiant.All rights reserved.   

Subscribe to our newsletter here.Follow us on LinkedIn here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Mike Smeed, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover's corporate venture capital arm.Mike shares his journey from a career in finance to leading one of the most active CVCs in the UK. He provides unique insights into the role of corporate venture capital in driving strategic innovation, supporting startups, and helping transform legacy industries like automotive.In this episode, we cover:The vision behind InMotion Ventures and its focus on climate, industrial, and enterprise techBalancing strategic goals with financial returns as a CVCHow InMotion Ventures partners with startups to accelerate innovation at Jaguar Land RoverThe evolving landscape of driverless cars and the future of autonomous vehiclesThe importance of longevity and integration for CVC successMike also offers a fascinating perspective on the value of collaboration between CVCs and startups, as well as what it takes to build a sustainable and impactful venture arm.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns podcast on your favourite platform and stay connected with us on social media for more inspiring episodes!

Alex Buck (1961) hat einen Doktortitel in Ingenieurwesen (Uni Hannover) und einen Master of Industrial Design (HfG Offenbach). Er ist außerdem Honorarprofessor für Marken- und Designstrategie an der Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main, University of Arts and Design. Als Publizist, Berater, Hochschullehrer, Entrepreneur, Theoretiker und Stratege ist er seit rund 30 Jahren rund um das Thema Marke und Design tätig. Und er ist Autor und Herausgeber zahlreicher Artikel und Bücher zu den Themen Marke, Design, Innovation und Trendmanagement. Zum Entrepreneur: Er veräußerte 2002 seine selbst gegründete Agenturgruppe an die BBDO/Peter Schmidt Group, die neu entstandene Branding-Agentur entwickelte sich zum Branchenführer. Nach einer Dekade verließ er die BBDO und übernahm die Position des Chief Executive Officer bei Spark44 auf, nachdem er seit 2018 die Rolle des Chairman innehatte. Spark44 war eine globale "End-to-End-Customer Experience Company“ und für sämtliche Kommunikationsaktivitäten von Jaguar Land Rover weltweit verantwortlich (mit 19 Offices und mehr als 1.000 Mitarbeitern von London bis Shanghai). Nach dem Verkauf von Spark44 an Accenture übernahm er dort 2021 die Rolle eines Senior Advisors. Neben alledem führt er seit 2013 mit Kollegen „Whybrand“ eine Branding-Agentur in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin und München. Im Januar erschien sein Buch Brand is a Journey, Erinnerungen an eine erstaunliche Reise durch das Marken- und Designuniversum bei av edition in Stuttgart.

Are you ready to question everything? Heather Wright explores character goals, critical thinking and the balance between core values and strategic action—how who you are shapes what you do. Through engaging anecdotes, she shares how neuropsychology helped her rewire her brain, overcome overthinking and embrace critical thinking. To live with purpose and impact, Heather encourages you to cultivate curiosity, confront tough questions and rethink your approach to identity and personal growth. To align your values with action and create meaningful change, Heather key message is focus on your core and strategy.    KEY TAKEAWAY ‘Whenever somebody asks you a question, I think often the answer has to start with, ‘Well, that depends' but people aren't ready for that.'   ABOUT HEATHER Heather Wright has dedicated over 25 years to empowering individuals, teams and organisations to transform their lives and businesses for the better. With a deep understanding of the neuropsychology of behaviour and influence, Heather combines her expertise with her engaging style to inspire and drive results. Her comprehensive knowledge is distilled into practical, teachable tools that help others break free from limiting habits and behaviours.   As a skilled facilitator, expert in performance, and results-driven professional, Heather uses humour to put people at ease and unlocks innovation and resourcefulness within individuals. Her arsenal of tools and techniques enables her to adapt to diverse contexts and stimulate breakthroughs.   As a captivating speaker, Heather has delivered masterclasses, training sessions, keynote speeches and workshops globally. Her reputation for professionalism, accessibility and infectious energy has earned her the trust of clients worldwide. Her impressive client list includes prominent organizations such as Boots, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, The National Trust, and Pepsi Lipton International.   Married with 2 children, Heather is a published author, has attained black belts in 4 martial arts and also keeps bees.   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss - https://amzn.eu/d/4sF2ovz   CONNECT WITH HEATHER https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeOsJvsH47RdD380_gRBxA https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathervwright/ https://www.advance-performance.co.uk/     ABOUT AMY Amy is a life purpose coach, author, podcast strategist, global podcaster, professional speaker, trainer and mastermind host. Helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to have clarity of purpose and create a more purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life.   WORK WITH AMY If you're interested in how purpose can help you personally and professionally, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call   BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Focus on Why by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

The U.S. CMO of the luxury car company discusses how integrating Jaguar Land Rover's brand alongside popular shows like Succession and The Gentlemen has helped deliver its message of quiet luxury. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Ilyse: [00:00:00] I'm Ilyse Liffreing Damian: And I'm Damian Fowler and welcome to this edition of the Current Podcast. Damian: This week, we're delighted to talk with Charlotte Blank, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer of Jaguar Land Rover North America. Ilyse: Charlotte is responsible for JLR's House of brands, which includes the Land Rover Defender and Discovery, the Range Rover, as well as the new line of all electric Jaguar cars. Damian: Before she joined JLI, before she joined JLR, Charlotte gave a TED Talk in 2019 called Lead Like a Scientist, where she examined the psychology of motivation and what it means to lead. Ilyse: Charlotte says she's obsessed with testing new ideas and challenging the status quo. So that's where we started.  Damian: So hi, Charlotte. Thank you for joining us. Charlotte: Thank you for having me. Damian: In 2019, you did a TED talk called lead like a scientist in which, you talked about the importance of testing new ideas and challenging the status quo. Now, is that something you put into practice in your current role as CMO at JLR Charlotte: I would like to think so and I think there's room to do even more. I describe myself as a marketer by way of psychology. I did that TED Talk in a previous role as Chief Behavioral Officer of an incentive and motivation company where I really got to be at the forefront of research in behavioral economics and studying what we know about human behavior and social science and how that plays into understanding and motivating people to take action, which essentially is at the core of marketing. So we have so much of an opportunity to act and lead like scientists when we wear our hat as a marketing leader.  Damian: And what can other marketers do to sort of take some of those lessons that you were expressing in that talk? You know, and how can they integrate that into their daily work? Charlotte: I think to lead like a scientist, first and foremost, means to test things, to run experiments, and by that I mean true randomized controlled experiments, hold out test controls with properly randomized groups. And really from an applied standpoint, I think [00:02:00] marketers have been leading the way here. I mean, A B tests are standard practice. We see them as common practice in digital advertising and website optimization - really, it's kind of part of the daily work of being an excellent digital marketer in particular is to constantly be A B testing. But I think where there's more of an interesting opportunity to grow is more hypothesis driven testing. So not just the: “Will I see more clicks if I move this important box from the bottom of the page to the top?” But more: “I have this insight about something that really differentiates the consumers I'm trying to reach and how can I craft my messaging to get at that core psychological insight and testing those?” That I think is sort of the next step and where we can really make a difference. Damian: Could you give us an example of how you, you're putting that into practice at JLR? Charlotte: Absolutely. So we are on an exciting journey at JLR as part of our modern luxury transformation. We're really elevating the brands and taking everything up market and really responding to the rise in [00:03:00] wealth and the consumers that we reach from a modern luxury perspective. And part of the strategy to bring that to life is ‘House of Brands'. So JLR really no longer goes to market with the Land Rover brand as the front facing brand, but it fades back to allow Range Rover Defender and Discovery each to thrive in their own right. So this is an exciting opportunity for marketers to really tease apart the difference, for example, between a Range Rover customer and a Defender client. And that's really where the psychological insights come into play. So we've been doing some really interesting research that finds these ‘core differentiating nuggets', we call them. Just off the top of my head, some interesting insights were: Range Rover Sport target is extremely psychologically rich. They thrive in busyness and sort of the chaos of daily life that many of us know. Some of us love, some of us don't love. The Range Rover sport person loves to be very busy and to have their hands in lots of different things and they're rather impulsive. They lack the ability to delay gratification, and they don't [00:04:00] like to be overly structured or routine.So they like to just kind of go for it and go for their dreams and not really overthink things because they can handle doing multiple things at once. So I think you'll see, for example, in the new Range Rover Sport Creative as part of our new Velocity Blue campaign starring Theo James. He kind of exhibits that in the commercial.You see him sort of exploring the property, racing the car around the grounds, and going for an action to what turns out to be simply playing fetch with his dog. But it's this kind of heroic, fast paced scene that really brings to life that sort of busyness and a bit of impulsivity.Ilyse: bit of impulse. Now, as far as that campaign and then like future campaigns, you've talked a lot about the importance of media mix modeling. I'm curious why this is important  and would you say it's easier now to lead like a scientist in a marketing world that is more data driven? Charlotte: We're very excited to kick off our MMM (Media Mix Modelling) project. I think two weeks from today we're starting our [00:05:00] really what we're calling our marketing mix project because I think this is finally our chance to put all of the pieces really together in a rigorous scientific data driven way so that we can get a little more sophisticated about understanding and right sizing the expectations for what advertising investment can do in the short term when it comes to sales and that I'm kind of recognizing that in the automotive industry and probably in most others that it's not only about the advertising, but it's about the media strategy being carefully executed in concert with getting all the other pieces, right. Is the pricing right? Are the incentives right? What are the competitors doing? How old is the product? There are all of these factors that come into play, and we can put them all into the model to help us make better decisions about where to place a dollar at any given time for any particular model, and it may or may not be in more media. It might be for new creative, or it might be on adjusting the price. It might differ depending on the product, so I think that's going to make us, as a collective [00:06:00] enterprise, a lot more intelligent and data driven. Ilyse: intelligent. On that note, are there different markets for different vehicles across JLR brands? Damian: the Charlotte: Of course. I mean, that's really part of the fun of differentiating the four brands is they really are different core audiences. And again, this comes back for me to psychology, that when we look at the surface level at the demographics and we simply ask questions like: How old are these people? Are they married? What is their average household income? They look relatively similar to each other and to competitive brands, but we take another level down, we start peeling the onion and we look at: Well, how do they spend their time? And then we look even deeper: But what really drives them? What motivates them? What stage of life are they in psychologically? That's where they start to feel really different.So that can come to life in the ‘where' and ‘how' we approach our media buys and the partnerships we explore. But it also, again, you know, creative is king. It comes into the messaging and how we craft a story that resonates with people. Damian: I just gotta say on that [00:07:00] note, I did love the Theo James spot. The Range Rover spot because it was filmed at Harewood House, which is very close to where I grew up in Yorkshire. So I think I'm in the market for one of those and the same color, too. Charlotte: I was thrilled to hear that when you share that with me in your beautiful English accent, because it is, it's a really special location that was carefully chosen, partly to bring about that English heritage, you know, that's something that is such a special gift and a unique, ~um,~ distinctive asset for the Range Rover brand is ~that~ that English heritage going back to the queen and the royal family. And I think we've ~kind of~ gone through phases about how much in the degree that we play that up. But the time feels right culturally to really ~kind of ~celebrate that and bring forth a bit of cheeky modern Britishness. to the Range Rover sport brand and truly there's no better character for that than Theo James. You know what he brought to life in the Gentleman hit series on Netflix. ~Um,~ Range Rover was heavily integrated in that show. So we already benefited from the show's popularity and Theo's popularity and have a bit of [00:08:00] equity built with him. So I think it's just perfect that we got him to sort of star in the campaign Ilyse: to sort of star in the character. Not to Charlotte: quite handsome. That's true. Ilyse: And it is all about like marketing a lifestyle just as much as a vehicle. Charlotte: 100%. That's, that couldn't be more true, especially for a luxury brand. Ilyse: brand. And we Damian: we hear a lot, ~um,~ now of the importance of marketing being relevant to culture and that's a very good example of how you're tying in. You know relevance to cultural moments, ~you know,~ especially premium content like you mentioned white lotus the gentleman. ~It's ~It's sort of all aligned in lots of Charlotte: I am a huge fan of branded entertainment. Where people spend their leisure time, where their captive audience in front of a big screen in the comfort of their own home, and where they binge watch their favorite shows, Netflix, HBO. We've seen some incredible return on investment when we integrate our vehicles and our brand experience in a highly curated way, against some of these popular shows. Succession comes to mind. ~You know,~ Succession really brought in [00:09:00] this. notion of quiet wealth and like the uber luxury in a way that's a little bit more understated and reductive. The clothing they wear with the million dollar sweaters that just look really simple. There's something about ~that~ that really resonates with the Range Rover brand and the design aesthetic that's not overtly flashy or gaudy, ~um,~ but is a little more reductive and minimalist in design and it's just the characters and succession really brought that to life. Damian: and minimalist in design, and it's just the characters and succession really brought that to me. What insights have you got there around marketing to that group, that younger demographic, ~uh,~ especially given the fact that you're ~kind of ~leading with data? Charlotte: I think it's really important. ~I mean,~ we have to remind ourselves as as much as we do pay attention to performance marketing, and we've built a world class sophisticated martech stack and a [00:10:00] really strong team of digital marketers who are highly attuned to those kind of purchase intense signals and closing demand, ~you know,~ focusing on that lower part of the funnel. But at the end of the day, especially in automotive, especially these luxury brands, it takes time to really build that love in people's hearts. And it, for many people starts early. I mean, some of the most interesting research I've seen, it's as if people are lying on a psychiatrist's couch, going back to their literal childhood memories: What does Range Rover mean to me in my heart? They're thinking about,~ you know,~ their father driving one, or the royal family, some early memories they had of it, or a show that they've seen, ~you know,~ brand and entertainment really comes to mind.~ Um,~ Defenders, ~um, ~sort of rocketing onto the scene in the recent James Bond movie with this really spectacular car chase is an example that, you know, is meant to appeal not only to people who are in market now or can afford one now, but potentially to, to the younger generations who might, ~you~ You know, put the theoretical poster up on the wall and dream of it in the future. So I think that's really important for us marketers. Ilyse: And that really,  ties into like. [00:11:00] Personalized journeys, especially if they look back at how they even came across the brand to begin with. When it comes to that as well, which channels are you testing as you like focus on like scale?  Charlotte: We're always testing new channels for scale. You know, a lot of our focus around building the upper funnel and growing our brands tremendously. Defender. We doubled sales in the U. S. last year. From, around 15, 000 a year to over 30 and did that very quickly with just a really concerted focus on building awareness, breaking through with really effective creative that drove breakthrough recall and brought a lot of new audiences, into awareness of the brand.And I think, the way to do that is to get some of the brilliant basics right. Which means really good, creative, really strong media plans that index heavily on scale-based channels like CTV. We did a lot of TV, we've been in podcasting, audio. When we [00:12:00] think of the 'see, think, do' framework, really focusing on the ‘see' to build new audiences and build that upper funnel. Damian: That's an incredible statistic you just shared about doubling sales last year of Defender, and that's through brand, sort of brand building. Charlotte: Indeed, as well as physical experiential activations, as well is a big part of our marketing mix. We host every year the Destination Defender Festival, which grows each year. We have an incredible cause marketing platform for Defender called the Defender Service Awards, which gives us a platform to showcase the capability and off road and durability of the car in context of these really emotional lifestyle stories. So we invite very local grassroots charities who need a vehicle that can take them to difficult places. We invite them to submit video applications for a chance to win a Defender, and then we invite consumers to vote. Last year we had over half a million votes in a very grassroots approach, and this year we're looking [00:13:00] already to surpass that. And that just gives us a wealth of content and opportunity to make a difference, and to really establish a platform that's authentic and organic for the brand. So I think those sort of higher touch, authentic, steps are important as a foundation, but then also just to really blast out building awareness through big traditional media has helped as well. Damian: That seems like that, that's sped up, maybe, is it? All of you got sped up.  Charlotte:  I mean, we truly last year we called it the year of ~Defender, Defender,~ Defender. No joke. It was ~kind~ of all systems go on defender. We were, it was really motivating and really exciting because we had such a clear vision of what we needed to do to differentiate and really break defender onto the scene. So it was just a galvanizing kind of experience to just go all in on this one brand. This year we've got to be able to, walk and chew gum at the same time. We're back to focusing on multiples. Ilyse: at those like cultural and like sporting events and having a big presence at some of those. How much is that really part of your strategy and which, I guess, which cultural events have you really found yourself being? Charlotte: Yeah. That's a very topical question for us. Experiential marketing, I think, gives us a way to really bring the brand to life in a way that transcends the product and makes people feel like they're part of a community. So a great example is Range Rover house, ~um,~ for Range Rover, that's now a global lifestyle platform. We now do Range Rover houses everywhere from. Damian: started Ilyse: But Charlotte: to Dubai, Cormier, you name it, but it started here in the U. S. in Monterey around, ~um,~ Damian: around Monterey. Charlotte: Pebble Beach around Monterey car week.  and we do it every year in that location at that event, as well as,  Salt Lake City at, Park City, and a few other locations. And basically, the idea is that we'll take over a private residence or building that [00:15:00] matches the design aesthetic of Range Rover and curate these exquisite, really luxury crafted experiences for our clients and prospects and partners. And we do that in partnership with other luxury brands to offer. For example, ~uh,~ rare spirit tastings, or a luxury facial, ~um,~ early access to a new fashion launch. ~Um,~ so we'll curate something different each time to keep it fresh. But the idea, it's been fun for the team to use as almost~ a,~ a filter or a thought exercise of, if Range Rover the brand were a house, What would it smell like? What would the furniture look like? What would you eat there? Who would be there? you can kind of stretch your imagination to bring the brand to life in a way that, transcends the product. And we'll have a special product edition each time. That's also a part of the strategy where we'll release a limited count of a special Range Rover. That's only 17 of them are made. And it Retails for 350, 000 and only those [00:16:00] who are in person have a chance to, have the first look. So that gives it sort of a press hook, ~um,~ and an extra kind of commercial reason to attend. But really the experience we hear more and more from our clients is that I feel like I'm part of a club, an exclusive society. ~You know,~ I'm a Range Rover person and that means that I get to do this and I get to meet and mingle with other life's leaders. We call them in the Range Rover community.  Damian: not every automaker can claim that they're able to kind of, like, create a club of like minded members. I know many would probably think that they can, but there's something special about JLR in that way. And I know we touched on this already, but one of those factors, I guess, that plays into the branding and the association is the British connection. You mentioned the ad, but could you say a little bit more about that and how that is Something that you use or not use, especially in the U. S. market, which is what you're in charge. Charlotte: [00:17:00] Yeah, such an interesting question for the U. S. market. ~Um,~ We have a couple of very current examples, I think, to this effect. One is that we have the blessing of having access to this curated collection of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, her cars, basically the classic Land Rover product that she either drove or was escorted in, throughout her regime. And we have a beautiful collection of 10 of those vehicles that have been painted. painstakingly perfectly restored, and we debuted them globally at Pebble Beach this year. So it was the very first time that an SUV was displayed on the Pebble Beach Concourse, which I was surprised by. That was a really unique moment. That was a really special thing. So we got a lot of press and breakthrough for that moment. And a lot of just fan activity. There are a lot of classic Land Rover Range Rover fans. So now we're taking those vehicles on tour and we'll have them at Rockefeller center with a very British themed experience. It's all about the Royal family. So we'll have sort [00:18:00] of a tour. British, ~you know,~ other partners there and sort of a British feel. ~Um,~ but when you see the cars, ~you know,~ there's even these little touches like a special spot for the corgis to sit or the special hook for the Queen's handbag. ~Um,~ so that is a moment that's really making us stop and appreciate the British heritage and celebrate that in a more public way than we had recently. but a funny story we were just catching up about earlier when I spoke about the Theo James commercial. It's called Velocity Blue is the campaign. We made some edits for a U. S. version of the TV spot, which will start airing  that essentially streamlined the story to be a little bit more simple, with a little more car shot, a little more action, which kind of captures a lot of, like, the U. S. feedback. When we have our creative debates and discussions internally, most of the creative origination happens at the global headquarters in the U. K., It rolls out to the major markets. We give our feedback. There's a process that's probably very similar at other global companies, and the script tends to go something like the English version is a bit [00:19:00] more abstract, has a little more storytelling, has a lot going on, and the U. S. wants to see Simple. Hit me with the logo. More car shots. Get to it. People are busy. There's a lot to break through and there's always  a cheeky debate about that. But, this time, they actually created a slightly different version for the U. S. Same spot, really, but with a key difference that, that simplified it and removed a scene in the middle that had, you know, an equestrian riding across the property you described. And we just got the test results back and they were fascinating to see. We worked with Kantar to do sort of the initial assessment of how both the UK and the US audiences resonate with each of these two options. And we found that indeed we were correct about the US that the simplified spot without the equestrian, outperforms the original version for U.S. audiences, but fascinatingly, in the U. K., the reverse is true. So that gave us such an interesting, and frankly, a positive outcome that was, gets us [00:20:00] away from any kind of creative disagreements and is much more about honoring these market specific differences. And just isn't that interesting, that people have different expectations of advertising or different understanding of, the content of this particular spot. So it's just an important reminder to global brands to keep the core insight true, but to make those tweaks to really optimize for each market. Damian: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, great. I mean, keep the horse. I say keep the horse. Ilyse: I mean, I'm an American, right? And I think it's, I think the UK version is better, Charlotte:  Ifyou know just keep it simple. Yeah, but it's so interesting, those insights like that fascinating.  Charlotte: live for them. I mean, I think that's what marketing is all about is the consumer insight. Damian: And that's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. We'll be back next week, so stay tuned. Ilyse: The Current Podcast's theme is by Love Caliber. The current team includes Kat Vesce and Sydney Cairns. Damian: And remember,  Charlotte: especially in automotive, especially these luxury brands, it takes time to really ~ build that love in people's [00:21:00] hearts. And it, for many people starts early. Damian: I'm Damian. Ilyse: I'm Ilyse Damian: And we'll see you next time. And if you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review. Also, tune in to our other podcast, The Current Report.

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