Brand Masters
Brand Masters
Podcast Description
The AANA x B&T Brand Masters podcast dives deep into the world of marketing, creativity and brand strategy with some of the industry’s top minds. Hosted by AANA head of marketing Nicolette Briscoe and B&T editor Tom Fogden, Brand Masters explores the whys, the hows and the whats behind the biggest brands.
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This podcast dives into themes of brand strategy, creativity, and marketing innovation, with specific episodes discussing NRMA Insurance's rebranding journey, Uber's celebrity advertising strategies, and Mastercard's integration of emotional branding with global consistency. The focus areas often revolve around agency-client relationships, the impact of cultural moments, and the role of personal storytelling in effective marketing.
The AANA x B&T Brand Masters podcast dives deep into the world of marketing, creativity and brand strategy with some of the industry’s top minds. Hosted by AANA head of marketing Nicolette Briscoe and B&T editor Tom Fogden, Brand Masters explores the whys, the hows and the whats behind the biggest brands.
In this episode of Brand Masters, presented by the AANA and B&T, we sit down with Laura Halbert, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Allianz Australia.
With over 25 years in financial services, Laura has led marketing and brand transformations across CBA, ANZ, ING and Zurich. At Allianz, she’s spearheaded the launch of the bold new brand platform Care You Can Count On and the emotive campaign The Flight of the Finch.
Laura shares how she uncovered Allianz’s true brand soul of care, the insights that shaped the campaign, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded, often “low-interest” category like insurance. She also talks leadership lessons, building genuine agency partnerships, and why marketers should never forget their training.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why distinctiveness matters more than awareness in insurance marketing
- How Allianz built a brand platform grounded in care and customer truth
- The process of turning an eagle into a distinctive brand cod
- Laura’s perspective on leadership, transparency, and energising teams.
- The role of emotion in creating resonance and trust
This episode is the last from series one. Stayed tuned for series two.
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