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Pedigree's Natalia Ball on turning an underdog into a Titanium Lion

The Current Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 26:09


Natalia Ball, global chief growth officer at Mars Pet Nutrition joins The Big Impression podcast to talk about how Pedigree transformed a local Brazilian insight into a global business story. She also shares why she is now focused on the next frontier of growth: Connected commerce and making sure brands show up when AI agents, not just people, are making purchasing decisions.  Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing.Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):This week we're joined by Natalia Ball Global Chief Growth Officer at Mars Pet Nutrition home to brands like Pedigree and Sheba.Damian Fowler (00:18):Last March, pedigree launched a bold, purpose-driven campaign in Brazil celebrating mixed breed dogs, especially the iconic Vela Caramelo.Ilyse Liffreing (00:27):It wasn't just a campaign, it became a movement boosting adoption and challenging long held bias.Damian Fowler (00:35):The work went on to win top honors at the 2025 cans. Lions including the titanium lionIlyse Liffreing (00:41):And its impact is still rippling across markets and media channels worldwide.Damian Fowler (00:45):So today we're unpacking what made it work with the person who helped drive it. Natalia, tell us about the Carello campaign and how you landed on the idea.Natalia Ball (00:57):Carmelos are mixed dogs that are beloved in Brazil. They are found on the streets everywhere. They are the subject of meme, street culture, and people just identify Carmelo as the Brazilian dog. However, the inside that we discover was that this dog is 90% less likely to get adopted than breed dogs. So it is the most popular dog in Brazil, but the most overlooked. And when we learned about that, we decided that we wanted to make a difference and that we wanted this dog to get the position it deserve and pedigree decided to champion the underdog and become the official brand of caramel's in Brazil.Damian Fowler (01:41):You talked about the caramel. Could you just describe a little bit more for people who don't really know the caramelo and that term Vita, where does that come from?Natalia Ball (01:52):Yes, so caramels are basically mixed breed dogs that you can find on the streets of Brazil everywhere they are called caramel because they are caramel color and that's what it is in Spanish and they tend to be that caramel color, short hair. But there are different ways that these dogs look and feel because they are mixed breeds. But like I said, they are beloved dogs in Brazil, but when it comes to getting a pet, getting a dog, they are not the ones that people are going for. They see them as street dogs, not a dog that you have in your house. And the whole campaign was about, like I said, championing these caramels, driving adoption of mixed breed dogs, not only breed dogs. And we did that by saying that if caramels were considered non breeded, pedigree was going to give them a breed and who better to give them a breath than pedigree.Ilyse Liffreing (02:48):Great. And then at what point did you connect that insight to the campaign itself?Natalia Ball (02:54):What you need to know about pedigree? Pedigree is one of the largest dog brands in the world. Pedigree feeds more dogs than any other brand, and it has been there for many years and for the past 20 years or more, pedigree has been driving adoption, encouraging people to adopt pets everywhere. We have had a lot of iconic campaigns so much which maybe you would've heard, like for example, docs on Zoom during COVID or the child replacement program, which was a very interesting one. And we were talking about adoption in Brazil, but other local brands were talking about adoption too. So we were not cutting through and it was only when this insight came to us, which was a very deeply local insight that we made the connection, if we want to drive adoption in Brazil, this is going to be the way in and we're going to make this as big as it can possibly be.(03:51):Because we, from the very beginning saw we understood this idea of the vi Lata. You mentioned it before by the way, the vi lata is how you call mixed breed dogs in Brazil. And so when we had these conversations about this insight, the injustice of this beautiful dog not getting adopted, but also the cultural impact that it would have on resilience themselves, who could see themselves related in the fact that they were being championed, we decided to go really big on this campaign and not only do just an activation, but actually we are doing this campaign. We did it all of last year and we continue activating through this year. And some of the ways in which we championed this was actually by creating a caramel kennel club by creating the first ever caramel DNA testing. And it's the largest ever DNA test done in mos in all of history, kept creating a Carmelo dog show and not only that, putting caramels for the very first time ever on our packs. So it was really a way to give them the rightful place.Ilyse Liffreing (05:01):I love how you guys just took it a step further than even just it being a campaign and you actually adopted it into your packaging and the whole bit. At what point did you realize that the campaign wasn't only just a marketing ploy and it began actually affecting culture?Natalia Ball (05:23):Yeah, I mean this campaign has really changed culture in Brazil, but it was a campaign that was deeply rooted in culture itself because Carmelos were part of Brazilian culture. But when we realized the campaign became bigger than ourselves, absolutely. When it started driving difference in adoption of Carmelos, we saw more than 200% lift of caramelo adoption just in the first month. And we saw a 65% increase in likelihood to adopt a Carmelo in the future with this campaign. And then when we started seeing other brands and other businesses even outside of the pet care category start using the Carmelo in their campaigns in their advertising, that's when we knew this had really hit culture big. An example of that was Chevrolet that actually launched a partnership with Netflix that launched a documentary about caramel, and several launched a caramel or a caramel colored car in a promotion.(06:29):Other brands like Honda or Whirlpool also feature caramels in their advertising. So we started seeing that this became much bigger than ourselves, but maybe the biggest achievement that we had with this campaign other than driving adoption itself, which was the cost at the end of the day, was the fact that we were betting on the mixed pre-doc actually not being accepted in dog shows because only breed dogs are accepted usually in dog shows. But at the end of the day, the movement became so big that after only two weeks of this campaign, the federation that actually controls the dog shows called us and said, we now want to move to accept mixed breed dogs in all of our shows. So that was a huge achievement that we never knew it would be possible.Damian Fowler (07:18):What's really interesting to me about this campaign is the way you focused on one region, one country, one market, but obviously you're a global brand. So how does that connection to the local end up escalating? So it became this global campaign.Natalia Ball (07:35):Like I said, adoption is a huge cost for us, and we have been very consistently on pedigree, driving adoption for a long time. So we have an evergreen brief that goes out to all of our agencies on adoption, and in my case in particular, I am a strong believer in creative excellence as a driver for growth. And so I put a creative excellence program in place that included building capabilities on creative excellence, but also creating a creative council where the best ideas could come faster to the marketing leadership of Mars Pet Nutrition so that we could move at speed, but also we could fund the better ideas. And in this creative council DL map team, Al Map VO, who are the agency that came up with this idea presented Carmelo. And from the very beginning, me and the whole leadership team fell in love with it, and so we decided to fund it.(08:31):We decided to go big and to give it our full support. We knew it had the potential to drive the business and change culture, and I think in this case, the important thing about the campaign, obviously it did a lot of good. So it's a purposeful campaign and pedigree is a purposeful brand, but it was not only about the purpose, it was also about driving business results. Through the campaign in the first couple of months, we were able to grow 15% and through all of last year, we moved to grow volume and value by double digits. So the campaign really did the job about turning around the pedigree brand and delivering results not only on the cost but also on the business.Ilyse Liffreing (09:11):That's great. And you're doing something right when all the other brands out there are copying you guys suddenly in pop culture and everything like that. I'm very curious about as the campaign evolved, obviously it started out from a social aspect, but as it evolved, how did you decide what other channels to bring it into? What other channels did you try out in this process?Natalia Ball (09:42):Yes. Actually this campaign started as social first and we then boosted with media. The way it started is we partner with local influencer called Tata Vernick. She loves caramels and she herself has adopted caramels. And we asked her to register her caramel in a dog show because we knew that her caramel was going to get rejected, which it did. And so she posted on her Instagram that had 60 million followers that she was outraged that her beautiful and smart caramelo could not be accepted in a dog show. This went viral immediately in Brazil and everybody was outraged. This went on the evening news, the morning shows everywhere, and we waited for it to gain enough fire for us to step in. So actually we were planning that this was going to take a couple of days, but at the end we had to act after only 10 hours because this became so big so quickly.(10:41):And we step in and we said, you know what, Tata, don't worry. Pedigrees got you. We're going to give all caramels a breed. And we launched the campaign with our beautiful campaign video that talks about our program of giving them a DNA test, giving them a show, giving them a kennel club and giving them everything that breed dogs have. And then after that, we use that video and we boost the message. The video went viral as well, but we boost the message, for example, with connected TV as well as Prime and Disney, et cetera. So in order to make sure that everybody had listened to it, but it was truly an omni-channel approach because we use a lot of offline tools like for example, the dog show itself that we created or the adoption drive that we had later on where we were invited people to adopt caramels and then online tools like Instagram or Connected TV or Disney, et cetera.Damian Fowler (11:38):You suggested that the kind of timeline got really sped up really fast. So this thing you had to act very quickly. At what point did you realize you had a hit on your hands in a way, and how quickly did it escape the local context and became this bigger campaign that everyone looked at?Natalia Ball (12:01):Yeah, this exceeded all of our expectations. So we knew that it was going to get picked up, but like I said, we were not expecting for this to become so big so fast. And the fact that it appeared in all of the big shows, evening news, morning shows, et cetera, it appeared as well on national media, on print Everywhere meant that we needed to step in faster, but we were fully prepared for that. So that didn't represent the challenge. It was more of an opportunity. And then the other thing that really surprised us was that the largest dog association reached out to us after only 24 hours to partner to see how mixed beat dogs could then be allowed to compete. We were not expecting this. We were expecting actually that to be attention point that we were going to leverage in our campaign, and this became so big that they just couldn't ignore it. So it was a big win just from the very beginning.Damian Fowler (12:57):Wow.Natalia Ball (12:57):Now one of the things that we're seeing is even though this was very, very local, as we have started sharing this work across many other places in the world, we have realized that the insight actually exists in many other markets. For example, in Chile they have a dog called the Quilter, which is the equivalent of the caramel. We have them in Philippines, we have them all over the world. So this insight can travel. The way to activate might be different because you need to localize to the nuance, but we are very excited about the potential of drive more inclusion of these dogs with these campaigns, but also for pedigree to stand stronger in culture.Ilyse Liffreing (13:36):I love that. As a dog owner, myself and owner of a mutt, I'm glad they're getting their time in the spotlight a little bit more around the world. Generally, I feel like post COVID in the marketing world today, some brands have actually moved away from purpose-driven marketing a little bit, but this is a really good example of it done right. What would you say this campaign proved or maybe disproved about purpose-led marketing?Natalia Ball (14:04):I am a strong believer of purposeful brands actually growing stronger, but it only works when it's aligned truly and authentically to the reason for the brand to exist. Pedigree itself, the purpose of the brand is we believe that dogs bring out the best in us, and pedigree wants to bring out the best in dogs. So the purpose of pedigree is pedigree brings out the good dogs bring to the world to do that. We obviously do that with our great nutrition, but we do that by putting dogs in houses so that they can bring out the best in people. That's what we do because we strongly believe that dogs make us better. So that's why we have been driving adoption for more than 20 years. And when you really make this part of your core DNA and it's authentically linked to the brand, that's when it really works.Damian Fowler (14:56):And one of the proof points of that is the awards that you scooped up last year. Can you tell us a little bit more about how that happened? And that must have happened quickly because the campaign rolled out in March, 2025 by June, you're already in the spotlight.Natalia Ball (15:13):Yes. So this campaign was picked up for a lot of awards at Cannes last year. We won the Rainbow, silver, gold and Titanium. The titanium we are very excited about because it's Mars Inc. First ever titanium. So we are really proud of that, and it's also an award that rewards transformation in the creative industry, and we believe this idea was transformational. We're also proud of, I mean, we've got the many other awards, but the other one that we're really proud of is that we got the Grand Phy in the latam phy and in the Brazil phy, which shows that this was not only a creative idea that was very strong, but also a very effective idea in driving the business. So you can achieve both. You can do good in the world, you can drive the business and you can be creative actually. So it's three.Damian Fowler (16:03):Yeah, that's great. I love that trifecta. What happens to the titanium award?Natalia Ball (16:09):Well, I have it right hereIlyse Liffreing (16:10):With me.Damian Fowler (16:12):NoIlyse Liffreing (16:12):Way. Very nice. Beautiful here. It's beautiful.Damian Fowler (16:16):Beautiful. Well, congrats again. So from that, obviously momentum has come on. We've talked a little bit about how it influenced other brands, but in terms of the campaign continuing, what's next? How are you thinking about expanding this?Natalia Ball (16:33):In Brazil itself? We want to stay committed to this idea. We don't want to do one and go, and we are working, we continue activating the campaign through all of our channels. We continue doing adoption drives. For example, very recently we released the results from the DNA research that we did. So we find ways to keep this relevant. But now I think the next stage is to move on from not only caramels but all mixed breed dogs. Because with this campaign, the sentiment has been extremely positive. We got 99% positive sentiment. The only 1% negative comments was what about the other mixed breed dogs? They also deserve to be adopted. They also deserve recognition. So I think that's probably where we're taking it next in Brazil and then outside of Brazil, we are working on, like I said, these inside travels very well, but we're working on how to localize it in a world that feels authentic for the specific markets. I can't share anymore. Stay tuned, because some interesting things are coming soon.Ilyse Liffreing (17:44):And it sounds like that theme is going to keep going with this idea of all putting mutts in the spotlights from now on too.Natalia Ball (17:54):Exactly, yes. This is about inclusion. At the end of the day, our hope is that mutts are shown everywhere. We also love breed dogs. They're great. All dogs deserve to be feature everywhere. So our hope is that this campaign will drive inclusion, inclusion in advertising, inclusion in homes, inclusion everywhere.Damian Fowler (18:16):Another thought I had actually is when you were filming this campaign, did you have any standout caramelo stars?Natalia Ball (18:22):Actually, actually, I think our biggest star was Patas Caramel, which we then did a lot of things with her, I think. I mean, I don't record very well, but I think it was Mia, her name, but we did a lot with her in our activation. She was present when we did the dog show, et cetera. So I think that was our biggest star.Ilyse Liffreing (18:43):Oh, that's great. It can't always be that easy to shoot with dogs though, even if they're very well-trained, I imagine it's still a different world than human actors. So Natalia, what problem are you most obsessed with solving right now?Natalia Ball (18:59):I am right now obsessed with agentic commerce and agentic search and winning the race to thatIlyse Liffreing (19:08):BecauseNatalia Ball (19:09):I'm really concerned that in only a couple of years, if we are not winning, we will completely disappear the way all decisions are going to be made. So together with my team, we're trying to figure out how do we stay ahead of that race and how do we crack it pretty soon, so we're ready future.Ilyse Liffreing (19:26):Wow. And just to press you a little bit more on that, so you're talking about probably using agents on your website directly.Natalia Ball (19:35):It's about we are very good about marketing to people. We have cracked the code on how do we talk to people. We have the best insights in pet care, so we know how to create compelling stories that humans will listen to, but we need to crack how to market to agents, how to market to the machine because they are going to be making a lot of decisions for us in the future, in the very near future. And that's what we're working on.Damian Fowler (20:05):You're talking about media buying specifically on the creative side of itNatalia Ball (20:12):Or the LLM. This is about how do you make your brands show up in searches that are being done on ai? This is how do you make your brands be the ones that get recommended to be bought? So for example, when you're on Cha G PT and you're asking Cha G pt, I got a new puppy, what brands should I buy for my puppy? We want our brands to be the first ones to be recommended if you are going to buy a gift, anything like that, we want our brands to show up and we want our brands to show up in good light. And so that's what we're trying to figure out and to win. There is a combination of how do you have the right content in the right places? How do you get the right third parties to talk about you in the right way? What are the media channels where you need to show up? How do you optimize your search? So it is a very complex way. We need to crack the algorithm basically.Damian Fowler (21:12):On that point, how do you ensure your marketing teams have the right capabilities for success?Natalia Ball (21:19):Well, that's a big priority for me as CGO is one of my main jobs is to make sure that we're building capabilities for today and for the future. So in my team, we have a strong capabilities program where each and every one of the people on my team owns a capability and owns making sure that we get best in class content training and as well as the tools, because it's not only the knowledge, it's also the tools in order to do that. But the reality is that none of this works unless you are creating a culture of curiosity. And I really want to instill that in myself and in my teams because the industry is changing so fast. The minute you think you have cracked something, there is a new challenge. And the only way to stay fresh, the only way to stay in line with what's happening is to be curious. Whenever you don't know anything, go and ask someone who knows, go and ask questions like really try to learn instead of fearing the change, be curious about the change, and that's the way that we will build future proof capabilities.Ilyse Liffreing (22:22):Beyond ai, how do you see the role of connected commerce in the pet industry? Are there any other channels, for instance, that you're testing out? I'm thinking of are you testing shopping ads on CTV or any of that?Natalia Ball (22:40):Connected commerce is extremely important for us in pet care. The reason for that is because this category is one of the highest engagement categories that there are out there. People are making decisions for living beings, and they need to do deep research in order to make those decisions because they have real consequences. And so people are very engaged in reading through rating and reviews, and connected commerce gives us an opportunity to connect better with pet parents in those moments that matter most. We also, when it comes to pet care, a lot of our products come in huge bags that are hard to carry. So actually the fact that the convenience of those bags getting delivered at home make so that digital commerce becomes really important in our category. And so what we're trying to is to really help consumers navigate the pet parent journey and moving from content to commerce in a seamless way so that they can make the best decisions for their pets and that we are helping them along the journey to make those decisions.Damian Fowler (23:46):Okay, here's another, what's one marketing rule? This campaign, the Caramelo campaign happily ignored.Natalia Ball (23:52):The one rule that we happily ignore is about keeping your distinctive memory structures consistent because pedigree has always had a golden retriever on its pack. But with the Caramel campaign, we thought that it would be hypocritical of us to feature a breed dog while we were championing a mixed breed dog. So for the first time ever in history, we changed our pack and we feature a caramel, and this made the news again. And this was a huge bold move that we made and that made the campaign even more authentic and more powerful.Ilyse Liffreing (24:28):Now we have a fun one for you. Personal one really. Are dogs better than cats when it comes to brand lift?Natalia Ball (24:36):Oh, when it comes to brand lift, well, actually both are great for brand Lift. We actually have studies that show that when you feature cats or dogs in advertising, attention significantly increases emotional connection, significantly increases. This is why you see a lot of brands that are not in the pet care space featuring cats and dogs. They are both fantastic. Cats are more powerful in meme culture, as you probably know. They are huge in meme culture. And then dogs are some of the biggest stars in social media today. Some of the biggest accounts on social media are dogs accounts. So we are lucky that we get to work in this beautiful category because people want to see dogs and cats. I myself have a dog. My dog's name is Bella. She's been with us for three years and she's great. But the more I work in this category, the more I'm falling in love with cats as well because they are so particular and so unique. So yeah, both are fantastic.Damian Fowler (25:45):And that's it for this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (25:47):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (25:54):And remember,Natalia Ball (25:55):You can do good in the world, you can drive the business, and you can be creative.Damian Fowler (26:00):I'm Damian.Ilyse Liffreing (26:01):and I'm IlyseDamian Fowler (26:01):And we'll see you next time.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Invites
AI and the Future of Retail

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Invites

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 27:01


IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of the HAE Podcast, host Philip Guarino sits down with James Sutherland, Founder & CEO of Autonomo Technologies, to discuss the rise of autonomous retail, the convergence of AI and consumer behavior, and how automation is reshaping global retail economics—from labor shortages to dynamic pricing and customer experience. GUEST BIO: James Sutherland is Founder & CEO of Autonomo Technologies, Europe's leading autonomous retail company. James began his career at Mars Inc moving into large-scale food factory construction. After Harvard Business School he pivoted to AI, recognising its transformative potential across industries—especially the $3 trillion convenience retail sector - which led him to start Autonomo in 2021.

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Weather Geeks
From Cocoa to Climate: Weather at Mars, Inc.

Weather Geeks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 33:24


Guest: Alex TomoffWhen you think of weather and meteorology, you probably picture storm chasers, satellites, or your local forecast. But what about chocolate? At Mars, Inc. — the company behind favorites like M&M's and Snickers — weather isn't just background noise, it's a critical part of the business. From the cocoa fields that depend on rainfall, to the sugar supply impacted by drought, to the logistics of getting chocolate safely from factory to shelf, weather touches every step. And standing at that intersection is today's guest: Alex Tomoff, the meteorologist of Mars, Inc. We'll find out how forecasting shapes the future of candy, agriculture, and sustainability — and yes, even your sweet tooth.Chapters00:00 The Intersection of Weather and Chocolate01:46 Alex Tomoff's Journey to Meteorology04:38 Day-to-Day as a Meteorologist at Mars, Inc.07:44 Understanding Key Ingredients: Cocoa, Sugar, and Peanuts10:50 Break 110:52 Climate Change and Its Impact on Cocoa Production13:40 Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges16:29 Weather Risk Communication in the Private Sector20:25 Break 220:27 Sustainability Initiatives at Mars, Inc.22:35 Innovations in Agriculture and Climate Resilience25:24 The Role of Technology in Weather Forecasting28:27 Advice for Aspiring MeteorologistsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Focus Group
The Japanese Guide to a Long Life

The Focus Group

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 48:00


Shop Talk looks at 5 science-backed longevity habits that are inspired by Japan's record number of centenarians. Caught My Eye looks at “lost” ball caps and other items found at Yellowstone near the thermal hot springs and geysers. Also, a faulty debit card program for the Summer Youth Employment Program drains about $17 million from NYC ATMs in 2 days. Our Business Birthday celebrates Franklin Mars, the founder of chocolate, candy, and pet food products powerhouse Mars Inc. Reminder: September is Criterion Month on the show. Listen to “Johns Says, Pick That Flick” for a chance to win. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Bob Martin Show
August 2 America's Toxic Candy Secret: Why Big Food is Feeding Your Kids Petroleum (And How to Fight Back) HR 1

Dr. Bob Martin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 40:51


They're bright, colorful, and hiding a dangerous truth. While Europe BANS synthetic food dyes linked to ADHD and cancer, American kids are eating them by the pound—and Big Candy is fighting to keep it that way. From Skittles to Starburst, we expose the shocking double standard, the Texas AG's explosive nvestigation into Mars Inc., and the simple swaps to protect your family. This isn't just about candy—it's about corporate greed vs. your child's health.Special Guest: Dr. Tony O'Donnell, MAHA ambassador for Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Retention Chronicles
Muddy Bites: Building a Brand Beyond Social Media and Kickstarter with Kate Kasch, Chief Customer Officer

Retention Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 37:15


Mariah Parsons hosts the "Retention Chronicles" podcast, sponsored by Malomo, a shipping update platform praised by Alicia, founder of Midstoppers. Guest Kate Kasch discusses her career in the food industry, from Wrigley to Mars Inc, and her transition to scaling brands like Good Pop and Muddy Bites. Kate highlights the challenges of translating consumer interest into retail distribution, emphasizing the importance of social media presence and retailer relationships. She shares a successful campaign by Good Pop, the "Good Pop Hotline," and discusses the significance of authenticity and consumer engagement in retention strategies.Episode Timestamps:Kate's Career Journey 3:22Kate shares her 20-year career in the food space, starting from her first job out of college with Wrigley.She describes her experience working for Mars Inc, including roles in logistics, sales, analytics, and marketing.Kate talks about her midlife career change, leaving Mars Inc to join a small, scaling brand, Good Pop.She highlights her role in scaling Good Pop and the challenges of competing with established brands.Introduction to Muddy Bites 7:06Kate explains her recent move to Muddy Bites, a brand focused on bringing fun and joy back to snacking and cookies.She describes Muddy Bites as a 3D cookie inspired by the best part of an ice cream cone.Kate shares the brand's history and the founders' vision of creating a unique, shelf-stable cookie.Mariah expresses her excitement about trying Muddy Bites and shares her personal experience with the product.Challenges of Scaling a Brand 9:48Kate discusses the differences between working at a large global brand and a small emerging brand.She highlights the challenges of translating consumer interest into retail shelf space.Kate shares the story of Muddy Bites' Kickstarter launch and the difficulty of securing retail distribution.She emphasizes the importance of building consumer demand and marketing efforts to prove the brand's value to retailers.Retail Distribution and Consumer Acquisition 12:52Mariah and Kate discuss the challenges of acquiring retail distribution and the role of social media in consumer acquisition.Kate shares examples of successful campaigns, including Good Pop's "Good Pop Hotline" and Disney's emotional advertising.They talk about the importance of virality and social media presence in attracting retail buyers.Kate explains the need for a strong social media presence to create brand love and drive retail sales.Retention Strategies for DTC and Retail 25:53Kate outlines the tactics for retaining consumers in DTC and retail channels.She emphasizes the importance of timely reminders, reviews, and discounts in DTC retention.Kate discusses the role of in-store promotions, shelf availability, and retailer relationships in retail retention.She highlights the need for a captive audience and effective communication with retailers to drive sales.Authenticity and Consumer Connection 30:11Kate and Mariah discuss the importance of authenticity and emotional connection in branding.Kate shares examples of how large brands leverage their history and family roots to create authenticity.They talk about the role of founder stories and consumer involvement in building brand loyalty.Kate emphasizes the need for small brands to create a sense of community and ownership among their consumers.Conclusion and Future Collaboration 35:03Mariah thanks Kate for sharing her insights and experiences on the podcast.They discuss the potential for future collaborations and additional episodes.Mariah encourages listeners to subscribe, follow the podcast on social media, and suggest future guests.The episode concludes with a shout-out to the podcast sponsor, Malomo, and its benefits for Shopify brands.

Veterinary Innovation Podcast
287 - Andy Bond | BestyBnB

Veterinary Innovation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 24:11


This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Andy Bond from BestyBnB, a tech platform providing confidential, in-home pet care during crisis situations. Andy shares how they've created a "HIPAA-compliant Airbnb for pets" supporting pet owners facing domestic violence, mental health challenges, or housing issues by partnering with social service agencies and animal welfare organizations to keep people and pets safe and together.   Learn more about BestyBnB. Andy recommends ACQUIRED - Mars Inc. (the chocolate story): The Complete History & Strategy of Mars Inc.

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Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly
48: Loretta Dignam, CEO of The Menopause Hub

Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 49:51


Loretta Dignam has pioneered menopause in Ireland. As founder and CEO, she opened the doors to The Menopause Hub, Ireland's first and only dedicated peri/menopause clinic in January 2019. This was one of only two clinics in the world dedicated to menopause.  The Menopause Hub is a centre of excellence, and now has three clinics in Ireland, and Ireland's first Menopause App, which is available for free and which also acts as an adjunct to the patient care pathway. Loretta is a passionate advocate for menopausal women, smashing the taboo and striving to make menopause mainstream. Through the Menopause Hub Academy, she has also developed a CPD accredited programme to support organisations with menopause in the workplace awareness, education, training, and policy development and hosts the Menopause Workplace Excellence Awards in partnership with Great Place to Work and has created the Menopause Workplace Accreditation programme to recognise those who are leading the way in menopause support at work. Loretta has had a lengthy and highly successful career working for many multinational, global businesses including; Mars Inc, Diageo plc, Kerry Group plc Ardagh Group and Jacob Fruitfield, as a senior marketing and communications leader. She is a multi-award winner - Marketer of the Year, Tatler Woman of the Year 2024 (Health), Women's Health CEO of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year runner up in the Image Businesswoman Awards, and HIHI FemTech 2023 Winner. This is the 48th episode with guest Loretta Dignam, CEO of The Menopause Hub, in the Davy podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly'.

What The Flux
Amazon Australia's Prime position | Mars plans to sell sweet sweet bonds | Tesla becomes the new challenger to Uber

What The Flux

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 7:00 Transcription Available


Amazon Australia has seen its revenue jump to $7.7 billion in the last financial year - up nearly 20% from the previous year. Mars Inc, the snack and sweets giant, is planning to sell $25-$30 billion USD worth of bonds next week to finance its takeover of Kellanova. Tesla is taking steps to launch a ride-sharing service that could compete directly with Uber, Lyft, and Waymo. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acquired
Mars Inc. (the chocolate story)

Acquired

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 233:12


M&M's, Snickers, Milky Way, Double Mint, Ben's Rice, Pedigree, Whiskas, VCA, Banfield… all the brands you know, owned by the company you know nothing about: Mars, Incorporated. And Mars itself is 100% owned and deeply intertwined with the Mars family, who are currently the second wealthiest (and perhaps first most secretive!) family in the United States. Tune in for one of the 20th century's most incredible entrepreneurial stories across candy and pet care, and one that's all the more incredible because it's so little-known!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘24 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsCrusoeStatsigLinks:Hershey's M&M response: Hershey-etsOur past episodes on Berkshire Hathaway, LVMH, and Novo NordiskWorldly Partners Multi-Decade Mars StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:Dandelion Chocolate and the Dandelion Advent CalendarTesla Model Y + repair serviceSiloHome AloneMore Acquired:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Discovery Panel

Willkommen zu Folge #13 im Discovery Panel Adventskalender! Das nächste Discovery Panel Mysterium steht an! Heute stellen wir uns der Frage, die die Föderation in den Grundfesten erschüttert: Was hat Paramount 1992 eigentlich bei Mars Inc. gekauft?

On Brand with Nick Westergaard
How to Build a Brand with Soul

On Brand with Nick Westergaard

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 28:42


Siew Ting Foo is a transformational growth leader who builds businesses and brands with soul. Building Brands with Soul is also the title of her new book. During her 25-year career, she's worked with brands including Unilever, Mars Inc, Diageo, and HP. We discussed all of this and more this week on the On Brand podcast. About Siew Ting Foo Siew Ting  Foo is a transformational growth leader who builds businesses and brands with soul. She has focused most of her 25-year career on this mission by infusing human-centric growth strategies into brands including Unilever, Mars Inc. Diageo, Fonterra, and, most recently, HP Inc. As a female leader who has worked in global business and marketing roles, Siew Ting shares her experiences in her new book: Building Brand with Soul — from creating value for shareholders, humanizing growth strategies for global brands or leading groundbreaking initiatives that set industry benchmarks. Siew Ting has received recognition as a transformational business leader across the region who helped build businesses and brands with soul.  She was named consecutively 6 times as Asia's most purposeful and influential CMO and named Asia/China top women leader. The book is her continuous commitment to inspire and nurture the next generation of marketing leaders. From the Show What brand has made Siew Ting smile recently? Siew Ting shared two — e.l.f. Cosmetics and Jaguar! Connect with Siew Ting Foo on LinkedIn and her website. As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minimum Competence
Legal News for Tues 11/19 - Big Law Lobbying Gains, CA Attorney Discipline Expungement Plan, Infowars Contests The Onion Winning Bid and Amazon/SpaceX NLRB Appeals

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 7:36


This Day in Legal History: Jay Treaty SignedOn November 19, 1794, the United States and Great Britain signed the Jay Treaty, formally titled the “Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation.” Negotiated by U.S. Chief Justice John Jay and British Foreign Secretary Lord Grenville, the treaty sought to resolve lingering tensions between the two nations following the American Revolutionary War. At its core, the agreement facilitated the withdrawal of British troops from forts in the Northwest Territory, a region that was still contested despite American sovereignty being recognized in the Treaty of Paris (1783).The treaty also addressed contentious issues such as British seizure of American ships and the debts owed by American citizens to British creditors. While the agreement provided for limited American trade rights in the British West Indies and a framework for resolving disputes over the U.S.-Canada border, it failed to stop British impressment of American sailors or guarantee broader trading rights. Domestically, the treaty sparked fierce political debate, with Federalists supporting it as a means of preserving peace and economic stability, while Jeffersonian Republicans decried it as overly conciliatory to British interests.The Jay Treaty is historically significant for establishing a precedent for diplomatic negotiation and emphasizing the importance of peaceful dispute resolution. While controversial at the time, it ultimately helped avert war with Britain and allowed the young United States to stabilize its economy and focus on internal growth. Its ratification in 1795 marked an important step in shaping U.S. foreign policy during its formative years. The treaty's mixed reception underscored the deepening political divisions in the United States, foreshadowing the partisan struggles that would define early American governance.Big Law firms are poised to see significant lobbying revenue gains under anticipated Republican control of the White House and Congress, as the GOP aims to advance a pro-business, “America First” agenda. Key areas of focus for lobbyists include revisiting elements of the 2017 tax law, reversing restrictions on fossil fuel development imposed by the Biden administration, and assisting with the confirmation of cabinet nominees. The Supreme Court's recent Loper Bright decision, which limits federal agencies' ability to interpret vague laws, adds another layer of legislative complexity, increasing demand for legal expertise in technical drafting.The potential uptick in lobbying activity echoes patterns seen in prior shifts of political power. Lobbying revenue rose sharply in 2017 and 2021 during transitions to unified party control. Firms like Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Akin Gump, Squire Patton Boggs, and K&L Gates are particularly well-positioned, with some deriving significant portions of their income from federal lobbying efforts. Brownstein Hyatt leads the pack, earning $50.9 million in lobbying revenue through the first three quarters of 2024.Major firms are already representing high-profile clients. For instance, Brownstein Hyatt has advocated for Apollo Global Management on portfolio-related issues, while Squire Patton Boggs has worked on food regulation for Mars Inc. Energy-related lobbying, such as advocating for liquefied natural gas export permits, is also expected to surge as Republicans aim to repeal Biden-era restrictions. Appropriations negotiations may further boost lobbying opportunities, as delayed bills give the GOP more leverage.Big Law Lobbyists See GOP Trifecta Haul Including Tax, EnergyThe State Bar of California has approved a proposal to expunge attorney discipline records from public view after eight years, provided the attorney has not faced subsequent disciplinary action during that time. This measure, which excludes cases of disbarment, aims to address racial disparities in the attorney discipline system. A 2019 study revealed that Black male attorneys in California were over three times more likely than their white counterparts to face probation, prompting a 2023 review committee to recommend changes to the system. The proposal now awaits approval from the California Supreme Court.The expungement policy is intended to balance accountability, transparency, and redemption opportunities, aligning California's attorney discipline practices with those in other states and professions like medicine and real estate. Critics, however, argue it could undermine transparency and public trust, with 74% of public comments opposing the plan. In contrast, a majority of attorney comments—69%—supported the change, noting it incentivizes maintaining clean records. If implemented, an estimated 2,353 attorneys would be immediately eligible for expungement. California, the second-largest state bar by membership, projects that this policy will reduce the long-term stigma attached to past disciplinary actions.California Bar aims to expunge attorney discipline records after 8 years | ReutersThe losing bidder for Alex Jones' bankrupt Infowars empire is challenging The Onion's winning bid, arguing it offered less cash and relied on questionable claim waivers. First United American Companies LLC (FUAC), which bid $3.5 million in cash, claims its offer was superior to The Onion parent company Global Tetrahedron LLC's $1.75 million bid. FUAC accuses The Onion of colluding with Sandy Hook families who supported the bid by waiving part of their claims against Jones.The bankruptcy trustee overseeing the sale, Christopher Murray, defended the auction as transparent and noted that the Sandy Hook families' waiver improved the overall value of The Onion's bid. The waiver was key in positioning The Onion's bid as the best-value offer, despite its lower cash amount. FUAC countered that these waivers are speculative and provide no real value to the bankruptcy estate, calling them akin to “monopoly” money.Judge Christopher M. Lopez, who previously raised concerns about the auction's transparency, is now considering the motion to disqualify The Onion's bid. The sale is part of an effort to liquidate Jones' estate and pay down the $1.5 billion in defamation judgments against him for spreading false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting. The trustee dismissed FUAC's accusations as baseless and an attempt to mislead the court.In case you haven't figured it out already, FUAC is a company affiliated with Alex Jones' snake oil sales. Obviously, Jones has an interest in seeing his assets purchased by a friendly company rather than The Onion which … is not friendly to Jones' interests. Infowars Bidder Moves to Disqualify The Onion's Winning OfferThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals appeared likely to dismiss appeals by Amazon and SpaceX challenging the structure of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), arguing the companies acted prematurely. Both companies sought to block NLRB cases alleging labor violations, with Amazon opposing a unionization case and SpaceX contesting claims of retaliatory firings. However, the appeals panel suggested that Amazon and SpaceX did not give lower court judges enough time to rule before filing their appeals.  Amazon's case, initially in Texas, was transferred to Washington, D.C., and SpaceX's to California, though these transfers are on hold pending appeals. The judges questioned whether the delays cited by Amazon and SpaceX constituted "effective denials," a standard necessary for appeals. Judge James Graves noted Amazon's unrealistic deadline demands, while Judge Irma Ramirez questioned SpaceX's assertion of deliberate judicial delay.  The NLRB argued that the companies imposed arbitrary deadlines to expedite decisions and delayed proceedings by resisting case transfers. Both companies face significant underlying NLRB cases, with Amazon fighting unionization at a New York warehouse and SpaceX denying allegations of retaliatory firings. If the appeals are dismissed, the companies could request a review by the full 5th Circuit, known for its conservative leanings.Amazon, SpaceX challenges to NLRB may be thrown out of appeals court | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Smart Energy Voices
Heard at REF: Renewable Thermal — The Next Frontier in Decarbonization

Smart Energy Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 24:03


In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Zephyr Taylor, Global Commercial Head and Category Director for Renewable Energy at Mars, Inc., takes a close look at the topic of Scope 1 emissions and industrial heat decarbonization. While many companies are comfortable sourcing renewable electricity for their Scope 2 targets, Scope 1 — specifically the challenge of decarbonizing industrial heat — is a different story. This episode tackles the technology, economics, and internal company dynamics required to make progress in this area. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Understanding Scope 1 decarbonization (02:37) Technological solutions for renewable thermal (05:01) Challenges and market dynamics of renewable thermal (09:11) Mars' renewables projects (13:30) Click here for detailed show notes Connect with Zephyr Taylor On LinkedIn As the Global Commercial head for Renewable Energy & Carbon Credits at Mars Inc., Zephyr Taylor oversees Mars' renewable energy sourcing throughout the world – including market assessment, supplier engagement, deal structuring and negotiation, and key internal stakeholder partnering, alongside team oversight and organizational alignment. Zephyr has led the development and execution of strategic sustainability initiatives in the public and private sector globally. His expertise spans policymaking, commercial negotiation, project development and transaction structuring, and thought leadership on organizational reform and stakeholder mobilization. Zephyr holds an MBA and Master of Environmental Management degrees from Yale University. He received his undergraduate degree with Highest Honors in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Connect with Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decisions Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English
Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova

Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 18:57 Transcription Available


Mars Inc., known for its chocolate products like Mars bars and M&Ms, is making a major move into the savory snack market. With a $35.9 billion deal to acquire Kellanova, Mars is positioning itself to compete with industry giants like PepsiCo. This acquisition could reshape the savory snack landscape and help Mars diversify beyond its traditional chocolate-based portfolio. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova, a major player in the global savory snack market.  Formerly part of Kellogg's, Kellanova produces well-known brands like Pringles and Rice Krispie Treats. Skip and Dez explore why Mars, typically focused on chocolate, is investing heavily in snacks like crisps and pretzels. They also look at how the rise in cocoa prices has pushed Mars to diversify its portfolio and enter the savory snack market. Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Dez's discussion offers valuable insights Mars Inc.'s strategic move into the savory snack market. Key points include: Mars Inc. is acquiring Kellanova for $35.9 billion, giving it a major stake in the global snack food industry. Kellanova is a new snack food company, formerly a division of Kellogg's, featuring brands like Pringles. Rising cocoa prices are driving Mars to diversify into savory snacks, which are less affected by cocoa market fluctuations. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to our -- NEW!!!-- interactive audio scripts, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information. Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at downtobusinessenglish@gmail.com Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

Minimum Competence
Legal News for Weds 8/14 - Mars To Buy Kellanova for $36b, Trump Fails to Remove Judge Merchan Again, DOJ Google Breakup Potential and NLRB Clash with Macy*s

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 6:34


This Day in Legal History: Social Security Act SignedOn August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, a landmark piece of legislation that reshaped the American social welfare system. The Act established several critical programs, including unemployment insurance, pension plans for the elderly, and "Aid to Dependent Children," which later became known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Born out of the economic devastation of the Great Depression, the Social Security Act was a cornerstone of Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed at providing financial security for vulnerable populations. The signing of this Act marked the beginning of a federal commitment to ensuring a safety net for the elderly, the unemployed, and families in need. The Social Security program has since evolved into one of the most enduring and significant aspects of American public policy, continuing to play a vital role in the lives of millions.Mars Inc. has agreed to purchase Kellanova, the brand behind Pringles, Eggos and Cheez-its, for nearly $36 billion, marking the largest packaged-food industry deal in almost a decade. The acquisition price includes $83.50 per share in cash, representing a 33% premium over Kellanova's closing price before the deal talks were reported. This move comes as the food industry faces declining volumes and slowing growth, prompting companies to seek consolidation and innovation. Kellanova, which spun off its cereal business last year, has shown strong earnings and raised its full-year guidance due to successful new products and marketing efforts. The deal, expected to close in the first half of next year, will allow Mars to diversify its portfolio beyond chocolate, especially as cocoa prices have surged. The transaction will be financed through Mars' cash reserves and a $29 billion bridge loan. Antitrust concerns are expected to be minimal, given the limited overlap between the companies' products. If the deal falls through due to regulatory issues, Mars would owe Kellanova a $1.25 billion termination fee.Mars Buys Snack Maker Kellanova in $36 Billion DealA New York judge, Justice Juan Merchan, has denied Donald Trump's request for the third time to recuse himself from the case in which Trump was convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels. Trump's lawyers argued that Merchan had a conflict of interest due to his daughter's work for a political consultancy linked to Democratic campaigns. However, Merchan dismissed these claims, stating they were repetitive and lacked evidence. Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in May, with sentencing scheduled for September 18. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office labeled Trump's recusal attempts as frivolous.Trump loses third bid for judge to step aside in hush money case | ReutersThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is contemplating breaking up Google following a court ruling that found the company monopolized the online search market. This would be the most significant antitrust action since the unsuccessful attempt to break up Microsoft two decades ago. Among the possible remedies, the DOJ is considering divesting units like the Android operating system and the Chrome web browser, or even forcing Google to sell its AdWords platform. Another option involves requiring Google to share data with competitors like Microsoft's Bing or DuckDuckGo, to level the playing field. The DOJ's deliberations follow Judge Amit Mehta's recent ruling against Google, which found that the company used illegal agreements to secure its dominance in search and search ads. The DOJ may also push for a ban on exclusive contracts that stifle competition, which were central to the case. If pursued, the breakup would be the largest since AT&T's dismantling in the 1980s. However, Google plans to appeal the ruling, and any DOJ proposal would need court approval.DOJ Mulls Google Breakup Push After Landmark Antitrust Win (1)The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has argued that the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Jarkesy v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not affect its ability to address illegal labor practices. The Supreme Court ruling found that the SEC's in-house enforcement practices violated the constitutional right to a jury trial, raising questions about the powers of other agencies. However, the NLRB maintains that its role in remedying worker harm is distinct from the punitive measures by the SEC, as it focuses on compensating workers rather than imposing penalties. Macy's, which is appealing an NLRB decision related to an illegal lockout, contends that the Supreme Court's ruling applies broadly, including to claims involving illegal firings, which the company argues are similar to common law wrongful termination cases. The NLRB cited a 2022 decision in Thryv Inc., which expanded its power to order compensation for direct or foreseeable financial harms. While the 5th Circuit Court invalidated the Thryv ruling on its merits, it did not address broader issues of remedies. The 9th Circuit is now considering the impact of the Jarkesy decision on the NLRB's authority.NLRB, Macy's duel over US Supreme Court ruling's impact on agency powers | ReutersYesterday, in a piece I wrote for Forbes, I explored the economic impact of tax breaks for data centers, arguing that while these facilities are essential to the modern digital economy, they don't generate long-term job growth as some proponents suggest. Instead, data centers resemble traditional infrastructure projects, offering utility rather than sustained employment. For example, in Washington State, tax incentives meant to create jobs in rural areas have primarily benefited large corporations like Microsoft, with minimal job creation for local communities.These data centers also place significant demands on local resources, such as electricity and water, especially in areas where these resources are scarce. Given their limited role in job creation, I suggest that public subsidies should focus on the construction and development of these centers and related internet infrastructure, rather than on ongoing operational support. By investing in infrastructure that enhances connectivity and sustainability, states can ensure public funds are used responsibly and generate broader social benefits.Tax Breaks For Data Centers Bring Few Jobs This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Retail Daily
Mars Inc, Kroger and Albertsons deal, Core-Mark

Retail Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 7:05


Mars Inc. has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion. C&S Wholesale Grocers restated its commitment to honor all union contracts if the Kroger and Albertsons deal goes through. And Core-Mark has launched a line of savory sandwiches. 

The Food Institute Podcast
FI Fast Break News - Aug. 14, 2024

The Food Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 2:41


In this week's food industry news in 2 minutes, we examine Mars Inc.'s major, $36 billion acquisition.

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The Hustle Daily Show
How sports & music tourism are becoming a $1.5T industry

The Hustle Daily Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 13:55


People are spending loads of cash on events. In addition, lots of folks are even making trips out of specific events like the Olympics or Taylor Swift concerts. This sports and music tourism industry is gaining momentum among Millennials and Gen Z, so much that it's heading for profits in the trillions. So, how did we get here? Plus: Elon Musk continues an OpenAI lawsuit and Mars Inc. looks to acquire another snack giant. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab the free Entrepreneurship Kit here https://clickhubspot.com/ent Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Alles auf Aktien
Buffetts Apple-Move und Warnung vor der KI-Bubble

Alles auf Aktien

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 17:54


In der heutigen Folge von „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Daniel Eckert über das Sommergewitter an den Börsen, fettige Übernahmegerüchte und was diese Woche sonst noch wichtig wird. Außerdem geht es um Nvidia, Broadcom, Berkshire Hathaway, Mars Inc., Kellanova, WK Kellogg Co., J.M. Smucker, Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, Occidental Petroleum, Amazon, Intel, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, BAE Systems, Leonardo und Hanwha. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Ab sofort gibt es noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Trivia With Budds
10 Trivia Questions on 2000s TV

Trivia With Budds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 7:57


 All these questions are about the 2000s decade of TV! Fact of the Day: The candy company Mars Inc. is the largest owner of stand-alone veterinary clinics in the United States. THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:04 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW!  GET A CUSTOM EPISODE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES:  Email ryanbudds@gmail.com Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music:  "Your Call" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY AMAZING PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING:   Linda Elswick Ansley Bennett Mom & Mac Jamie Greig Rondell Merritt Sue First Nick Vogelpohl Adam Jacoby Adam Suzan Jeremy Yoder Chelsea Walker Carter A. Fourqurean Tiffany Poplin Bill Bavar Courtney Cassal Daniel Hoisington-McArthur Paula Wetterhahn Justin Cone Steven LongSue FirstKC Khoury Keith MartinTonya CharlesBen Katelyn Turner Ryan Ballantine Justly Maya Brandon Lavin Kathy McHale Selectronica Chuck Nealen Courtney French Nikki Long Jenny Santomauro Jon Handel Mark Zarate Keiva BranniganLaura PalmerLauren Glassman John Taylor Dean Bratton Mona B Pate Hogan Kristy Donald Fuller Erin Burgess Chris Arneson Trenton Sullivan Josh Gregovich Jen and NicJessica Allen Michele Lindemann Ben Stitzel Michael Redman Timothy HeavnerHarlie WestJeff Foust Sarah Snow-BrineRichard Lefdal Rebecca Meredith Leslie Gerhardt Myles Bagby Jenna Leatherman Vernon Heagy Albert Thomas Kimberly Brown Tracy Oldaker Sara Zimmerman Madeleine Garvey Jenni Yetter Alexandra Pepin Brendan JohnB Patrick Leahy Dillon Enderby John Mihaljevic James Brown Christy Shipley Pamela Yoshimura Cody Roslund Clayton Polizzi Alexander Calder Mark Haas Ricky Carney Paul McLaughlin Manny Cortez Casey OConnor Willy Powell Robert Casey Rich Hyjack Matthew Frost Joe Jermolowicz Brian Salyer Greg Bristow Megan Donnelly Jim Fields Mo Martinez Luke Mckay Simon Time Feana Nevel Brian WilliamsJordania of Zeilingrisk

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Disrupt Your Career
André Martin: Navigating Career Crossroads and Cultivating Better Workplaces

Disrupt Your Career

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 33:25


Andre Martin, PhD, is an organizational psychologist and talent management executive with 20+ years of experience in talent development, executive team development, employee engagement, culture change, C-suite assessment and succession planning, innovation/design thinking, strategy development, and employee experience design. He has worked at or with Nike, Disney, Target, Mars Inc., Google, and more. He is also a father, a husband, and a wildly curious learner who is dedicated to ensuring iconic brands become iconic companies.We talk with André about how his career has unfolded and the key lessons he learned working with iconic leaders, how he transitioned from a corporate employee, to a consultant while becoming an author along the way, why he wrote Wrong Fit, Right Fit and the main ideas of his book, the importance of knowing ourselves when looking for jobs and to keep our engagement high, the pitfall for companies and talent to try to be ‘first-date' ready for interviews, the challenge for leaders to build trust and relationship in a hybrid work environment, and André's most exciting projects for the coming year. Links from the episode:  André's personal homepageAndré's book Wrong Fit, Right FitAndré's LinkedIn profileThanks for listening!Visit our homepage at https://disrupt-your-career.comIf you like the podcast, please take a moment to rate it and leave a review in Apple Podcast

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Monday Morning Radio
Our Favorite Martian: Featuring Chris Carberry, CEO of Explore Mars, Inc.

Monday Morning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 53:13


On May 7th and 8th, experts from government, industry, small business, and academia will come together in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 Humans to Mars Summit focused on sending humans to Mars. The event, the largest such gathering on earth, is being organized by Chris Carberry, the CEO and Co-Founder of Explore Mars Inc.,  a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a permanent human presence on the Red Planet no later than 2033. Once the province of science fiction, Chris says a Martian colony is inevitable, and there are ample opportunities right now for entrepreneurs and independent businesses to climb aboard. Chris is the author of The Music of Space: Scoring the Cosmos in Film and Television and Alcohol in Space: Past, Present and Future.  Before joining Explore Mars, he served as Executive Director of The Mars Society.  The countdown to an out-of-this-world adventure has begun. Listen now for your ticket to ride.  Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Chris Carberry, Explore Mars, Inc.Posted: April 22, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 53:12 Episode: 12.42 RELATED EPISODES Daniel Sax's Entrepreneurial Philosophy is “Shoot for the Moon” — Both Figuratively and Literally Exploring Out-of-This-World Business Concepts with Christine Nobbe

Chilling With The Chaplins Podcast
Top 10 Richest Women In The World | Sunday Funday

Chilling With The Chaplins Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 31:33


Dive into the lavish world of wealth and power in our latest Sunday Funday episode, Top 10 Richest Women In The World | Sunday Funday. Discover how these remarkable women have carved their paths to become the wealthiest in the globe in 2024. From self-made magnates to heirs of vast empires, join us as we explore their journeys, businesses, and how they've used their influence to shape industries and philanthropy.What Will You Learn:Top 10 Richest Women in the World in 2024: Unveil the list of the globe's wealthiest women and how they amassed their fortunes.Abigail Johnson: Delve into the life of the financial giant behind Fidelity Investments.Rafaela Aponte-Diamant: Explore the story behind the shipping industry's leading lady.Jacqueline Mars: Get insights into the sweet success of the Mars Inc. heiress.Alice Walton: Delve into the life of the Walmart heiress and her contributions to the art world.If you're fascinated by how these women have shaped their destinies and influenced the world, don't forget to leave us plenty of comments, hit the subscribe button, and the bell notification so you're notified when we upload new videos! Join us in celebrating the achievements and inspirations these women bring to the world in the Top 10 Richest Women In The World | Sunday Funday.Are you an inspiring entrepreneur struggling to learn new ideas or stuck at the moment in your business and need help to grow and scale your business? We got you! Join our 6-Month Mentorship Boot Camp: Turn Your Idea Into Sustainable and Scalable Business to help you get unstuck and learn and implement different strategies to have success in your business.Join now HERE:

Rich Zeoli
DOJ Investigates Cori Bush for Misspending Federal Money

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 179:46


The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/30/2024): 3:05pm- According to a report from Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) for “misspending of federal security money.” The House Sergeant at Arms has been subpoenaed for records relating to the allegations. 3:10pm- In a New York Times editorial, Clark D. Cunningham—a law professor at Georgia State University—explains the legal consequences for the alleged improper relationship between lead prosecutor in the Donald Trump Georgia election interference criminal case, Nathan Wade, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Cunningham writes: “Mr. Wade was very involved in both the special grand jury investigation and the current criminal case, despite an absence of obvious qualifications. Although Ms. Willis has defended her decision to hire Mr. Wade, his previous experience as a prosecutor appears to have been largely limited to misdemeanors. The amount paid to Mr. Wade so far is substantial yet Mr. Wade's billing invoices obtained by Mr. Roman's lawyer are not well documented and don't always offer, for example, itemized time worked in increments of less than one day. If Ms. Willis and Mr. Wade are dismissed by Judge McAfee, it will be up to a state agency, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, to appoint a prosecutor to take over from Ms. Willis. And that's where things could really go off the rails. Take one precedent: On July 25, 2022, Ms. Willis was disqualified from prosecuting Burt Jones, who was then a state senator, after she hosted a fund-raiser for Mr. Jones's eventual opponent in the race for lieutenant governor. Eighteen months later, the PACGA still hasn't appointed a special prosecutor, and Mr. Jones, now lieutenant governor, has not even been indicted. Delay is not even the worst possible outcome for the case if Ms. Willis is disqualified. A special prosecutor could decide to reduce or dismiss charges against some or all of the defendants, including Mr. Trump.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/opinion/fani-willis-trump-georgia.html 3:20pm- Michael R. Gordon of The Wall Street Journal writes: “Three U.S. service members were killed and at least 34 were injured in an Iran-backed militia's drone strike on a base in northeast Jordan, U.S. officials said on Sunday, marking the first American troops killed in hostile action since the start of the Hamas-Israeli conflict in Gaza. A U.S. official said that the attack took place overnight at Tower 22, a small outpost near the Syria border. The drone struck living quarters for the troops, contributing to the high casualties, a U.S. official said. The strike, which was carried out by a one-way attack drone, signals an escalation in the fighting in the region. The president and secretary of defense said the U.S. would retaliate.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/three-u-s-troops-killed-in-drone-attack-in-jordan-b45ddb6b?mod=hp_lead_pos1 3:25pm- While speaking with Vice News in 2020, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden claimed that then-President Donald Trump would “get us into a war with Iran” as a way to distract from his reelection troubles. 3:30pm- Speaking with the press outside of the White House before boarding Marine One, President Joe Biden accused Iran of being responsible for Sunday's drone attack in Jordan which left three U.S. service members dead. 3:40pm- Zenebou Sylla and Elizabeth Wolfe write: “A Pennsylvania jury handed down a $2.25 billion verdict against Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, after determining its Roundup herbicide product caused a man's cancer, the plaintiff's lawyers announced…The jury delivered its verdict, which includes $2 billion in punitive damages, in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court on Friday after concluding Roundup ‘is a defective cancer-causing product, that Monsanto was negligent, and that Monsanto failed to warn about the dangers' of the weed killer, the law firm [Kline & Specter] said.” You can read the full article here: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/29/us/roundup-cancer-verdict-philadelphia-bayer-monsanto/index.html 3:50pm- A Florida man is suing Combos snacks parent company Mars Inc. for deceptive marketing—arguing that there is not enough real cheese in the snack food. 4:05pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Economist & Research Fellow in The Heritage Foundation's Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial, “The Fed's Powell Will Have to Play Politics to Keep His Job.” Dr. Antoni writes: “When [Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome] Powell was up for renomination, he dutifully kept interest rates below 1% percent and exploded the Fed's balance sheet, barely keeping it below $9 trillion in an unprecedented act of money creation. When asked about raising interest rates three-quarters of a percent in the face of 40-year-high inflation, Powell said such a move was off the table and called inflation ‘transitory'… Once the Senate confirmed him for a second term as chairman, however, Powell promptly delivered four of those three-quarter-percent interest rate hikes in a row and began reducing the Fed's balance sheet to belatedly fight runaway inflation.” You can read Dr. Antoni's full editorial here: https://www.heritage.org/monetary-policy/commentary/the-feds-powell-will-have-play-politics-keep-his-job 4:35pm- The Florida House of Representatives has passed legislation that would ban minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media. In response, Governor Ron DeSantis suggested he may veto the bill should it arrive at his desk, explaining: “To say that someone that is 15 just cannot have [access to social media] no matter what, even if the parent consents, that may create some legal issues.” You can read more here: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/26/desantis-concerned-over-breadth-of-house-social-media-legislation/72368316007/ 4:45pm- Should government ban children from being able to access social media? Or are parents responsible to monitor when, and how, their kids use social media? Listeners react to Florida's proposed legislation. 5:05pm- Robert Bork Jr.—President of the Antitrust Education Project & President of the Bork Communication Group—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Amazon's blocked acquisition of Roomba manufacturer iRobot. Progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), had argued that the proposed acquisition would irreparably harm competing robot vacuum brands. Antitrust regulators in the European Union have helped American progressives successfully kill the $1.7 billion deal. Following the deals collapse, iRobot—a Massachusetts based company—was forced to lay off 350 employees. You can learn more about the Antitrust Education Project here: https://www.antitrusteducationproject.org/about-aep/ 5:20pm- During a recent House hearing, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) accused Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump—as well as House Republicans—of wanting to place alligator filled moats along the U.S.-Mexico border to deter people from crossing illegally. 5:35pm- Andrew C. McCarthy—Senior Fellow at National Review Institute & Author of “Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Record Number of Illegal Aliens Entered the U.S. in December.” McCarthy writes: “A mind-blowing 371,000 illegal aliens were ‘encountered' by border agents in December 2023, a new record. This includes nearly a quarter million illegal aliens apprehended crossing the southern border, also a new record that smashed the former high mark (achieved, of course, under Biden border policies) of 224,400 in May 2022. The December number is a 23.5 percent increase over the number of ‘migrants encountered' at the border in November.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/record-number-of-illegal-aliens-entered-the-u-s-in-december/. And you can find information about his book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/ball-of-collusion/.   5:50pm- Where does buffalo mozzarella cheese come from? Henry and Rich debate. 6:05pm- While speaking with Vice News in 2020, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden claimed that then-President Donald Trump would “get us into a war with Iran” as a way to distract from his reelection troubles. 6:10pm- While speaking at the University of California Berkeley School of Law, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the court's conservative-lean and told students that “every loss truly traumatizes me in my stomach and in my heart. But I have to get up the next morning and keep on fighting.” You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/news/justice-sotomayor-laments-supreme-courts-right-turn-every-loss-truly-traumatizes-me/ 6:30pm- Brittany Bernstein of National Review writes: “The New York City Council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams's veto of a bill that will force police officers to document most interactions they have with the public. The bill will require officers to record details on the apparent race, gender, and age of people they stop, including when they are only asking for information from someone who may be a witness to a crime.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/nyc-council-overrides-mayors-veto-of-bill-requiring-police-to-document-public-interactions/ 6:40pm- According to a report from Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) for “misspending of federal security money.” The House Sergeant at Arms has been subpoenaed for records relating to the allegations. One of her security guards has claimed that he has the ability to create tornadoes and can strike his opponents with lightening—Rep. Bush has paid him nearly $150,000. 6:50pm- While appearing on MSNBC with Rachel Maddow, E. Jean Carrol awkwardly joked that she intends to spend Donald Trump's money on new clothes and a penthouse. Last week, a Manhattan jury awarded Carrol $83 million in a defamation suit she filed against the former president. Trump has vowed to appeal the verdict.

Rich Zeoli
Man Sues Snack Food Over Lack of Cheese + Pennsylvania Jury's $2 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto

Rich Zeoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 44:20


The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: According to a report from Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, the Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) for “misspending of federal security money.” The House Sergeant at Arms has been subpoenaed for records relating to the allegations. In a New York Times editorial, Clark D. Cunningham—a law professor at Georgia State University—explains the legal consequences for the alleged improper relationship between lead prosecutor in the Donald Trump Georgia election interference criminal case, Nathan Wade, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Cunningham writes: “Mr. Wade was very involved in both the special grand jury investigation and the current criminal case, despite an absence of obvious qualifications. Although Ms. Willis has defended her decision to hire Mr. Wade, his previous experience as a prosecutor appears to have been largely limited to misdemeanors. The amount paid to Mr. Wade so far is substantial yet Mr. Wade's billing invoices obtained by Mr. Roman's lawyer are not well documented and don't always offer, for example, itemized time worked in increments of less than one day. If Ms. Willis and Mr. Wade are dismissed by Judge McAfee, it will be up to a state agency, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, to appoint a prosecutor to take over from Ms. Willis. And that's where things could really go off the rails. Take one precedent: On July 25, 2022, Ms. Willis was disqualified from prosecuting Burt Jones, who was then a state senator, after she hosted a fund-raiser for Mr. Jones's eventual opponent in the race for lieutenant governor. Eighteen months later, the PACGA still hasn't appointed a special prosecutor, and Mr. Jones, now lieutenant governor, has not even been indicted. Delay is not even the worst possible outcome for the case if Ms. Willis is disqualified. A special prosecutor could decide to reduce or dismiss charges against some or all of the defendants, including Mr. Trump.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/opinion/fani-willis-trump-georgia.html Michael R. Gordon of The Wall Street Journal writes: “Three U.S. service members were killed and at least 34 were injured in an Iran-backed militia's drone strike on a base in northeast Jordan, U.S. officials said on Sunday, marking the first American troops killed in hostile action since the start of the Hamas-Israeli conflict in Gaza. A U.S. official said that the attack took place overnight at Tower 22, a small outpost near the Syria border. The drone struck living quarters for the troops, contributing to the high casualties, a U.S. official said. The strike, which was carried out by a one-way attack drone, signals an escalation in the fighting in the region. The president and secretary of defense said the U.S. would retaliate.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/three-u-s-troops-killed-in-drone-attack-in-jordan-b45ddb6b?mod=hp_lead_pos1 While speaking with Vice News in 2020, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden claimed that then-President Donald Trump would “get us into a war with Iran” as a way to distract from his reelection troubles. Speaking with the press outside of the White House before boarding Marine One, President Joe Biden accused Iran of being responsible for Sunday's drone attack in Jordan which left three U.S. service members dead. Zenebou Sylla and Elizabeth Wolfe write: “A Pennsylvania jury handed down a $2.25 billion verdict against Monsanto and its parent company, Bayer, after determining its Roundup herbicide product caused a man's cancer, the plaintiff's lawyers announced…The jury delivered its verdict, which includes $2 billion in punitive damages, in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court on Friday after concluding Roundup ‘is a defective cancer-causing product, that Monsanto was negligent, and that Monsanto failed to warn about the dangers' of the weed killer, the law firm [Kline & Specter] said.” You can read the full article here: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/29/us/roundup-cancer-verdict-philadelphia-bayer-monsanto/index.html A Florida man is suing Combos snacks parent company Mars Inc. for deceptive marketing—arguing that there is not enough real cheese in the snack food.

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast
Cocoa grown illegally in a Nigerian rainforest heads to companies that supply major chocolate makers

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 2:15


As the world's demand for chocolate grows, cocoa farmers in Nigeria are moving into protected areas of a forest reserve that is home to endangered species like African forest elephants. Over the course of two visits and several days, The Associated Press repeatedly documented farmers harvesting cocoa beans where that work is banned in conservation areas of Omo Forest Reserve, a protected tropical rainforest 135 kilometers (84 miles) northeast of the coastal city of Lagos in southwestern Nigeria. Cocoa from the conservation zone is purchased by some of the world's largest cocoa traders, according to company and trade documents and AP interviews with more than 20 farmers, five licensed buying agents and two brokers all operating within the reserve. The traders supply Nigerian cocoa to some of the world's largest chocolate manufacturers, including Mars Inc. and Ferrero, but because the chocolate supply chain is so complex and opaque, it's not clear if cocoa from deforested parts of Omo Forest Reserve makes it into the sweets that they make, such as Snickers, M&Ms, Butterfinger and Nutella. Mars and Ferrero list farming sources on their websites that are close to or overlap with the forest but do not provide specific locations. Farmers say they move into protected areas of the reserve because their cocoa trees in other parts of the West African country are aging and not producing as much. The farmers have been ordered not to start new farms, and those who spoke with AP said they are complying. But forest guards said new farms are sprouting up in remote areas that are difficult to detect. They told AP that previous arrests have done little to stop the farmers from returning and that has led to a sense of futility when they encounter illegal farming. The rangers—who work for the government's conservation partner, the nonprofit Nigerian Conservation Foundation—and forest guards who are employed by the state government both told AP that lax government enforcement has made combating cocoa expansion a challenge. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Business Wars Daily
ENCORE: This May Be Mars, Inc.'s Healthiest Year Yet

Business Wars Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 3:53


Today is Wednesday, January 3, and we're looking at Mars, Inc. vs Mondelēz International.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Purpose 360
Predicting Purpose in 2024

Purpose 360

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 27:40


In the ever-evolving business landscape, the state of purpose has faced significant challenges over the past year, many that have led to troubling ramifications. The politicization of the term “ESG” has caused companies to scale back their sustainability investments; an increasing number of DEI commitments and positions have also been reduced; and tensions between countries and political groups around the world continue to grow.And yet, the desperate needs of our planet and society are only intensifying and demanding more urgent action. And so, a pressing question arises: How can businesses continue to balance their commitment to purpose?We invited three purpose leaders to shed light on this crucial topic as we enter 2024. David Casey, Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer at Tapestry; Caryl Stern, Chief Impact Officer at LionTree and former Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation and President & CEO of UNICEF USA; and Andy Pharoah, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Mars, provide key insights into the needs of purpose in 2024 and offer valuable advice on how businesses can continue advancing purposeful impact despite barriers on the horizon.Resources + Links:David Casey's LinkedInCaryl Stern's LinkedInAndy Pharoah's LinkedInPrevious Episodes:Episode 67: Building a Better Tomorrow with Mars Inc. (Andy Pharoah)Episode 149: Stretching What's Possible with Tapestry (David Casey) (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360 (00:14) - Purpose Predictions 2024 (03:05) - David Casey (09:58) - Caryl Stern (17:27) - Andy Pharaoh (26:19) - Wrap Up

KaaGee LMP
Big Thinkers Series - John Mars - Chairman of Mars, Inc EP 188

KaaGee LMP

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 3:08


John Mars $37B Real-Time Net Worth as of 11/15/23 #33 in the world today About John Mars • John and his siblings Jacqueline and Forrest Jr. (died July 2016) inherited stakes in the candy, food and pet care firm Mars when their father died in 1999. • He and Jacqueline each own an estimated one-third of the company. His late brother Forrest Jr.'s four daughters own the rest. • The $47 billion (sales) candy, petcare and food company was founded by John's grandfather, Frank, in 1911. • Mars is also a big name in pet care, with brands including Pedigree and Whiskas, as well as food like Ben's Original rice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-kaagee-mante/message

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler
SPOTLIGHT: Fostering A Resilient and Relevant Workforce At Siemens With Judith Wiese

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 24:48


The significance of understanding employee physical and mental health and wellbeing has increased substantially in the hybrid world. Organizations are rethinking the importance of trust and autonomy in the employee experience to develop healthy, resilient and productive workforces for the long-term. Judith Wiese, chief people and sustainability officer at Siemens, joins the Talent Angle to discuss employee wellbeing and its implications for organizations. She highlights how Siemens' commitment to wellbeing and empowerment drives positive talent outcomes and positions the organization for sustainable success. Judith Wiese has been a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG since October 1, 2020. She is the Chief People and Sustainability Officer as well as Labor Director for Siemens AG. In addition, Judith is responsible for Global Business Services (GBS) at Siemens. Judith has more than two decades of international experience in various HR fields. From 2017 to 2020, she was Chief Human Resources Officer at DSM, a Dutch company specializing in health, nutrition, and sustainable living. Before that, she worked for the U.S. food company Mars Inc., most recently as Head of People & Organization. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

FIN:TV
#197 - Harald Emberger on the transformation that has taken place within Supply Chain

FIN:TV

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 30:50 Transcription Available


Harald Emberger is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Beiersdorf, one of the world's leading FMCG companies, whose brands include Nivea, Eucerin and Tesa. Prior to joining the company Harald held several different leadership roles with both Unilever PLC and Mars Inc, including Head of the Supply Chains for the Americas and Europe. Since joining Beiersdorf in 2015, Harald has been focused on growing the company's end-to-end supply chain.  On this week's episode Harald and Maria discuss:  The impact Beiersdorf's new production centre has had on the business.  Why the Supply Chain should be taking more risks when it comes to talent. How a cyber attack changed the company's fortunes.  Make sure to like and subscribe to Transform Talks to never miss the supply chain conversations that matter. New episodes are released every Wednesday. ↓ Harald Emberger ↓ https://www.linkedin.com/in/harald-emberger-8604a98/ ↓ FOLLOW US ON LINKEDIN ↓ Maria Villablanca (Host) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavillablanca/ Transform Talks  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transform-talks/ ↓ FIND US ONLINE ↓ https://futureinsights.org/ https://futureinsights.org/transform-talks/ Get more on-demand supply chain content https://sctvplus.com/pages/sctv-individual Apply to be a guest on the show https://futureinsights.org/speaker-form/ Apply be a sponsor on the show https://futureinsights.org/sponsor-form/

Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
Exploring Self-Awareness in Difficult Conversations with Nidhi Tewari

Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 31:35


Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Nidhi Tewari, an expert in emotional intelligence and conflict resolution, to explore the crucial role of self-awareness in successful negotiations. Nidhi shares powerful insights into the importance of acknowledging and understanding our own internal emotions within conversations, providing practical strategies to navigate defensiveness and foster productive dialogue. Tune in as they delve into the art of introspection, recognizing the impact of past experiences, and developing empathetic listening skills for optimal negotiation outcomes. You'll learn:  - How to identify and challenge internal emotions during negotiations - Strategies for regulating emotions and responding thoughtfully instead of reactively - The power of active listening and empathy in building trust and connection during negotiations Nidhi Tewari is a workplace culture and wellbeing keynote speaker, expert, & consultant. She brings a decade of clinical expertise as a therapist who specialized in working with high performing leaders to her work with organizations, leadership teams and event audiences who are looking to improve workplace culture, mental health, and leadership skills. Nidhi has helped to transform workplace culture with organizations like Godiva, NPR, and SHRM, and she has spoken to the World Economic Forum, National Speakers Association, UC San Diego, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Meeting Professionals International, and many more. She has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, TED Blog, Oprah Daily, Thrive Global, and HuffPost. She has built a community of over 10k Instagram and over 120k on the social audio platform, Clubhouse, which led to a collaboration with TED Global in 2022. She has collaborated on brand partnerships with Mars Inc., Adobe, Social Chain, TOGETHXR, among others. www.LinkedIn.com/in/NidhiTewariLCSW www.instagram.com/nidhitewarilcsw  www.Twitter.com/lcswnidhi www.Facebook.com/nidhitewarilcsw Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Negotiate Anything
Exploring Self-Awareness in Difficult Conversations with Nidhi Tewari

Negotiate Anything

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 31:35


Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Nidhi Tewari, an expert in emotional intelligence and conflict resolution, to explore the crucial role of self-awareness in successful negotiations. Nidhi shares powerful insights into the importance of acknowledging and understanding our own internal emotions within conversations, providing practical strategies to navigate defensiveness and foster productive dialogue. Tune in as they delve into the art of introspection, recognizing the impact of past experiences, and developing empathetic listening skills for optimal negotiation outcomes. You'll learn:  - How to identify and challenge internal emotions during negotiations - Strategies for regulating emotions and responding thoughtfully instead of reactively - The power of active listening and empathy in building trust and connection during negotiations Nidhi Tewari is a workplace culture and wellbeing keynote speaker, expert, & consultant. She brings a decade of clinical expertise as a therapist who specialized in working with high performing leaders to her work with organizations, leadership teams and event audiences who are looking to improve workplace culture, mental health, and leadership skills. Nidhi has helped to transform workplace culture with organizations like Godiva, NPR, and SHRM, and she has spoken to the World Economic Forum, National Speakers Association, UC San Diego, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Meeting Professionals International, and many more. She has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, TED Blog, Oprah Daily, Thrive Global, and HuffPost. She has built a community of over 10k Instagram and over 120k on the social audio platform, Clubhouse, which led to a collaboration with TED Global in 2022. She has collaborated on brand partnerships with Mars Inc., Adobe, Social Chain, TOGETHXR, among others. www.LinkedIn.com/in/NidhiTewariLCSW www.instagram.com/nidhitewarilcsw  www.Twitter.com/lcswnidhi www.Facebook.com/nidhitewarilcsw Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Inclusive Collective - DEI in Business
Alaska Air uniform policy, Mars targeted again, and guest Alicia Thomas of Harvard Business School reveals the promise and pressure of leading DEI at the world's leading business school

Inclusive Collective - DEI in Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 47:10


This week, Nadia and Rob have fashion advice for Alaska Airlines, a former presidential advisor sues Mars Inc. over its DEI aspirations, and we are joined by Harvard Business School's Director of DEI Alicia Thomas who talks about how HBS prioritizes inclusivity as it develops future business leaders, the mental health support necessary for students, and about her path to the elite institution (apparently there are rabbits there!). Later Nadia supports drag queens at her local library and Rob ends his feud with the British royal family. Hosted by Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley. Produced by Rifelion Media. Contact us: inclusivecollective@rifelion.com For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InclusiveCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics with Radu Palamariu
#143: Harald Emberger, CSCO, Head of Supply Chain at Beiersdorf

Leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics with Radu Palamariu

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 33:51


Harald Emberger joined Beiersdorf AG in 2015 as Chief Supply Chain Officer and a member of the Executive Committee. In this role, Harald has overall responsibility for the end-to-end supply chain globally. Prior to joining Beiersdorf, Harald held a variety of supply chain leadership roles with Unilever and Mars Inc. Harald's background and experience present a truly global image. Throughout his career, he has lived in five different countries in three world regions.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Harald's fascination with factories sparking his interest in supply chainInflection points in Harald's careerBeiersdorf's agile supply chain strategy and growthKey skills at board-level for supply chain executives How Harald achieved 50/50 in terms of diversity in his teamsAdvice to young professionalsFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler
SPOTLIGHT: Fostering A Resilient and Relevant Workforce At Siemens With Judith Wiese

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 24:48


The significance of understanding employee physical and mental health and wellbeing has increased substantially in the hybrid world. Organizations are rethinking the importance of trust and autonomy in the employee experience to develop healthy, resilient and productive workforces for the long-term. Judith Wiese, chief people and sustainability officer at Siemens, joins the Talent Angle to discuss employee wellbeing and its implications for organizations. She highlights how Siemens' commitment to wellbeing and empowerment drives positive talent outcomes and positions the organization for sustainable success. Judith Wiese has been a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG since October 1, 2020. She is the Chief People and Sustainability Officer as well as Labor Director for Siemens AG. In addition, Judith is responsible for Global Business Services (GBS) at Siemens. Judith has more than two decades of international experience in various HR fields. From 2017 to 2020, she was Chief Human Resources Officer at DSM, a Dutch company specializing in health, nutrition, and sustainable living. Before that, she worked for the U.S. food company Mars Inc., most recently as Head of People & Organization. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

The Steffan Tubbs Show Podcast
Steffan Tubbs Show 1-23-23 Hr 2

The Steffan Tubbs Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 40:29


Founder and president of the Article III Project, Mike Davis joins in on the conversation about Joe Biden's documents.  Also, Mars Inc. the distributor of M&Ms decided to let go of their spokescandies in favor of comedienne Maya Rudolph. How will that go? Is it just a Super Bowl publicity stunt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The VentureFuel Visionaries
Innovate From The Core – Mars Wrigley President of North America Principal Anton Vincent

The VentureFuel Visionaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 18:44


How do you innovate on one of the world's largest and most iconic consumer brand portfolios? We ask Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley - North America, which is the largest subsidiary of Mars Inc. which is one of the world's largest privately held companies. We talk about fostering growth in various macro-economic situations, how to set the table for tomorrow and why the most difficult challenges are often the ones that demand the most innovation. Of course, we also talk about M&Ms and candy.

Business Wars Daily
This May Be Mars, Inc.'s Healthiest Year Yet

Business Wars Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 3:38


Today is Wednesday, January 11, and we're looking at Mars, Inc. vs Mondelēz International.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Carbon Connection
ESG Insider – A New Economic Model for the Climate Change Era with Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon

The Carbon Connection

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 30:09


SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about how reshaping our economic model can turn care for our planet into an intrinsic business driver. Ahead of this year's Davos conference held by the World Economic Forum, Bruno Roche, former Mars Inc. chief economist and founder of the Economics of Mutuality platform, sat down with Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon of ESG Insider: A Podcast from S&P Global. Bruno explains the theory and practice of stakeholder capitalism. That is, companies should operate for the purpose of “creating scalable and profitable solutions to the problems of people and planet” through mutual relationships with a diversity of stakeholders, not just shareholders. We also learn that while a corporate focus on mutual value creation may seem like a new concept situated for our time, it is rooted in the very etymology of the word 'company.' Explore more connections between corporate action and climate at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots (https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots).   CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon, hosts of https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/a-new-economic-model-for-the-climate-change-era (ESG Insider: A Podcast from S&P Global) Episode Producer: Iruka Brown Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Richie Biluan, Kaleigh Carter, and Judy Parrella Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen

Jim Hightower's Radio Lowdown
Why Would We Let Wall Street “Care For” Our Pets?

Jim Hightower's Radio Lowdown

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 2:10


Question: What does a packet of M&M's and your local veterinarian have in common? Answer: Both are owned by Mars Inc., the global candy monopolist. Since the 1980s, we've seen massive consolidations in industry after industry – from airlines to newspapers, the internet to candy. These monopolists run roughshod over consumers, workers, communities, suppliers, and our nation's commitment to the Common Good. And now the corporate attitude seems to be, “what the Hell, why not let monopolization go to the dogs?” This change has been led by “private equity groups.” They are corporate-takeover sharks that borrow billions of dollars to buy out, plunder, then sell off the remnants of established businesses. They target enterprises that can be grabbed on the cheap but have assets like a loyal customer base. Then the sharks raise prices on those customers while cutting staff and quality of service. This has been happening to thousands of local vet practices and hospitals, which have quietly been plucked by Wall Street entities bearing non-descript acronyms like IVC, JAB, KKR, and VCA. At first locals don't notice the takeover, because the corporate outfit not only buys your friendly “Dr. Barry Bones” vet service, they also buy the Doc's name. As an IVC takeover consultant confided: “People like to take their dog to local vets and not feel like it's a corporate machine.” But increasingly, it is. Solo practitioners who became veterinarians to provide friendly, community-based service now must answer to bean counters at headquarters – and, foremost, they must serve profit over animals. Veterinary Center of America (VCA), for example, is one of the most aggressive monopolizers, controlling access to and prices charged by 1,000+ vet facilities in 43 states. In 2017, VCA was taken over by Mars Inc. One feisty group battling monopolizers is the National Veterinary Professionals Union – Get info at natvpu.org.

A Change of Brand
M&Ms with Kristie Malivindi

A Change of Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 39:54


M&Ms has a lot going for it — cute, memorable characters, a wide range of flavors, not to mention a storied brand over 80 years strong. But how could Mars Inc. expand the candy brand's identity beyond its sweet core elements? Kristie Malivindi, design director at Jones, Knowles, Ritchie, catches up with A Change of Brand to recount how JKR navigated stakeholder apprehension to create a full-fledged, flexible system that's not short on fun.To see the change of brand for yourself, visit achangeofbrand.com or follow us on Instagram @achangeofbrand.Produced by Matchstic (matchstic.com / @matchstichouse), hosted by Blake Howard, (@blakehoward), co-hosted by Tracy Clark, edited by Gabe Kitzman, fact-checked by Jill Jeffries, co-written by Pamela Henman, and artwork by Rachel Jackson.

Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.
The Two Paths - Jane Craig

Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 27:58


Join us for an interview with Dr. Jane Craig who led global leadership development at Mars Inc. as she talks about the importance of Catalysts working on themselves to support their external change work. There is a path of personal development that supports our professional path! Check out Jane's company website at otherkind.co.uk. Original music by Lynz Floren.

Future Imagined
28. Future of AI

Future Imagined

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 31:33


Over the past years, technology has grown from simple spreadsheets to precision surgeries. What's next? Should we be fearful or hopeful about the future of AI?  In this episode, global foresight leader Sandeep Das dives into the current and future developments of AI. Joining him are experts in the technology industry: Global Chief Digital Officer at Mars Inc., Sandeep Dadlani, and Partner at Bain & Company, Rahul Shah.  Together, they give their insights into the future of AI and how it can change the world. They discuss the differences between AI applications, particularly in the East and West. According to Rahul, data regulation and privacy still need to grow. A global guideline won't be present soon, as all governments have different concerns and cultures. They also address digital detox and how to think about technology. Sandeep shares that every new technology will compete for our time and focus. It is important to retain what makes you human.  Remember, AI is ultimately a tool. Human experience and values are far more important than technology.  Want to know how AI will shape our future? And how we can be aware of exciting breakthroughs? Tune in to find out why we're barely scratching the surface of AI and how much more it can change. Learn how we can harness AI to create better products and experiences for everyone.  ––– https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-das-1b343719/ (Read more from Sandeep Das on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepdadlani/ (Read more from Sandeep Dadlani on LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulvshah/ (Read more from Rahul Shah on LinkedIn) ——— All views are those of the podcast hosts and guests only and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employer(s).

Employer Branding Podcast
Creating an Authentic Employer Brand, with Chris Woods of Mars, Inc.

Employer Branding Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 28:00


Mars, Inc. follows a simple principle when it comes to their employer brand: no stock images. We talk to Chris Woods to find out how they achieve an authentic employer brand that reflects the real experiences of associates throughout the organization. Chris Woods is the Employer Reputation & Recruitment Marketing Manager at Mars, Inc. Chris Woods on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marschris/ Mars, Inc. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mars/ Subscribe to this podcast: https://employerbrandingpodcast.com Measure your employer brand: https://employerbrandindex.co Thanks for tuning in!

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler
Fostering A Resilient and Relevant Workforce At Siemens With Judith Wiese

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 40:43


The significance of understanding employee physical and mental health and wellbeing has increased substantially in the hybrid world. Organizations are rethinking the importance of trust and autonomy in the employee experience to develop healthy, resilient and productive workforces for the long-term. Judith Wiese, chief people and sustainability officer at Siemens, joins the Talent Angle to discuss employee wellbeing and its implications for organizations. She highlights how Siemens' commitment to wellbeing and empowerment drives positive talent outcomes and positions the organization for sustainable success. Judith Wiese has been a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG since October 1, 2020. She is the Chief People and Sustainability Officer as well as Labor Director for Siemens AG. In addition, Judith is responsible for Global Business Services (GBS) at Siemens. Judith has more than two decades of international experience in various HR fields. From 2017 to 2020, she was Chief Human Resources Officer at DSM, a Dutch company specializing in health, nutrition, and sustainable living. Before that, she worked for the U.S. food company Mars Inc., most recently as Head of People & Organization.

Jim Hightower's Radio Lowdown
Why Would We Let Wall Street “Care For” Our Pets?

Jim Hightower's Radio Lowdown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 2:10


Question: What does a packet of M&M's and your local veterinarian have in common? Answer: Both are owned by Mars Inc., the global candy monopolist. Since the 1980s, we've seen massive consolidations in industry after industry – from airlines to newspapers, the internet to candy. These monopolists run roughshod over consumers, workers, communities, suppliers, and our nation's commitment to the Common Good. And now the corporate attitude seems to be, “what the Hell, why not let monopolization go to the dogs?” This change has been led by “private equity groups.” They are corporate-takeover sharks that borrow billions of dollars to buy out, plunder, then sell off the remnants of established businesses. They target enterprises that can be grabbed on the cheap but have assets like a loyal customer base. Then the sharks raise prices on those customers while cutting staff and quality of service. This has been happening to thousands of local vet practices and hospitals, which have quietly been plucked by Wall Street entities bearing non-descript acronyms like IVC, JAB, KKR, and VCA. At first locals don't notice the takeover, because the corporate outfit not only buys your friendly “Dr. Barry Bones” vet service, they also buy the Doc's name. As an IVC takeover consultant confided: “People like to take their dog to local vets and not feel like it's a corporate machine.” But increasingly, it is. Solo practitioners who became veterinarians to provide friendly, community-based service now must answer to bean counters at headquarters – and, foremost, they must serve profit over animals. Veterinary Center of America (VCA), for example, is one of the most aggressive monopolizers, controlling access to and prices charged by 1,000+ vet facilities in 43 states. In 2017, VCA was taken over by Mars Inc. One feisty group battling monopolizers is the National Veterinary Professionals Union – Get info at natvpu.org.

ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Career Conversations

Rodolfo is a global consumer products executive with a consistent track record of improving operating performance and increasing shareholder value across multiple categories, in established and emerging markets, at a diverse set of FMCG companies. He has achieved above-market revenue and profit by successfully integrating organizational, strategic, operational, and financial dimensions of complex businesses.  Rodolfo has broad experience in leading organizations across many geographies and business situations (turnaround, rapid growth, category creation,  integration, acquisitions, and divestiture) and he is a builder of strong and connected teams, creating winning cultures in multiple business environments. Rodolfo is currently the CEO of NatureSweet, and his past roles include: Present President, Pet Consumer Products, Central Garden & Pet Global President, Nutro and North America Pet Specialty, Mars Inc. General Manager, Mars Caribbean and Central America Vice-President Marketing Consumer Growth, Del Monte Foods  Vice-President Marketing, StarKist Seafood Vice-President Marketing, Pet Food USA Director Marketing, Pet Food USA  Director Marketing, Pet Snacks, H.J. Heinz Senior Brand Manager, Dog Snacks, H.J. Proctor & Gamble Chile  Brand Manager, Fabric and Home Care, H.J. Proctor & Gamble Chile 

Happy Market Research Podcast
Ep. 529 – IA Annual 2022 Conference Series: Vidyotham Reddi, Director of Growth Analytics at Mars Inc. 

Happy Market Research Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 8:15


Find Vidyotham Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidyotham-reddi-ph-d-he-him-61458a/ Email: vidyotham.reddi@effem.com Find Jamin Online: Email: jamin@happymr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazilTwitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil  Find Us Online:  Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp Website: www.happymr.com  Music:  “Clap Along” by Auditionauti: https://audionautix.com “I Love Rock 'N Roll” by Joan Jett: https://youtu.be/wMsazR6Tnf8 Gibbs SR - First Television Advert 1955: https://youtu.be/Eeu3U0nqcpE   This Episode is Sponsored by: The Michigan State University's Master of Science in Marketing Research Program delivers the #1 ranked insights and analytics graduate degree in three formats:  Full-time on campus Full-time online Part-time online NEW FOR 2022:  If you can't commit to their full degree program, simply begin with one of their 3-course certificates: Insights Design or Insights Analysis.  In addition to the certification, all the courses you complete will build toward your graduation. If you are looking to achieve your full potential, check out MSMU's programs at: broad.msu.edu/marketing HubUX is a research operation platform for private panel management, qualitative automation including video audition questions, and surveys.  For a limited time, user seats are free. If you'd like to learn more or create your own account, visit hubux.com.