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Minter Dialogue Episode #117 — This interview is with Georges-Edouard Dias, my former digital sparring partner and ex-CDO at L’Oreal, and now co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Quantstreams Agency, helping big companies master customer data. In this interview, we discuss the challenges of the digital transformation from the inside. We look at key topics, like the demands on business of the new, digitally connected customer, challenges that organizations face in revisiting governance, how best to get top leadership buy-in and how to install a test & learn philosophy. Enjoy the show. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #116 — This interview is with Sree Sreenivasan (@sree), Chief Digital Officer at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Taking the grand dame of the Met into the new age has been Sree’s journey. In this interview, we discuss some of the major challenges in tackling digital transformation, the importance of the role of the CEO and some of the key success factors for the Met in its digital transformation journey. Find out Sree means when he says, “Embrace the crease!” Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #115 — This interview is with Yigal Carmy and Uri Meirovich, co-founder and head of UK respectively for JustDo.Mobi, a company based out of Israel that is focused on the creation of the optimal mobile web experience. Providing a robust and sleek mobile solution for companies that are keen to drive business via mobile, including mobile commerce, Yigal and Uri definitely understand the challenges in going mobile — a fundamental and strategic issue for pretty much any retailer or brand. Some great insights and considerations for those tackling the mobile channel. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #114 — This interview is with Rylan Holey, EMEA Partner Manager for Hootsuite, the versatile and robust social media management system. Listening to Rylan speak on a Social Media Week panel in London, hosted by LikeMinds, I jumped on the occasion to interview Rylan. With a background in music and working in social, Rylan is passionate about social business. In this interview, we talk about how the classical music industry has been evolving, and what it takes to make a business more social — whether it is an orchestra or in industry. Plus Rylan provides us with some hot tips for Hootsuite users. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #113 — This interview is with Tom Goodwin, a futurologist who works on both sides of the Atlantic and writes and speaks about the future of advertising & marketing for the likes of Ad Age, The Guardian, Wired and more. In this interview we discuss the role of technology in business and which will new technologies will break out in 2015. Among other great topics, Tom has a vivid view of the new frontier of innovation in business. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #112 — This interview is with Roy Vella, digital expert and consultant, who is passionate about the convergence of mobile, online and financial services. mobile space, with a particular . With the burgeoning attention to the mobile world, we talk about the state of mobile, how companies should be approaching the mobile challenge and some great tips for teams looking at creating mobile-oriented initiatives. Plus we hear about Roy’s favorite mobile apps and sites. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #111 -- This interview is with Patrick Salyer, CEO of Gigya, which provides a powerful technology that enables brands to collect data from all sources in order to better understand and connect with their customers. Servicing some of the most digitally savvy companies in the world such as Red Bull, Pepsi, Nike, ASOS as well as upscale names such as Barneys New York, Christie’s and Kate Spade, Gigya is clearly in the sweet spot for companies looking to create a single customer view. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #110 This interview is with Michael Mahemoff, maker of Player FM, a service designed to help discover, distribute and amplify podcasts across all platforms and devices. Player FM was highlighted at this year’s Google IO. With my ongoing interest in the podcast and for all you regular listeners, Michael is someone at the epicenter of podcasting. He offers his spin on podcasting, with some great tips and insights for podcasters. Enjoy the show. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on minterdial.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #109 - This interview is with Hank Summy, President North America of MRM/McCann’s Global Commerce Practice. In this conversation we talk about how brands are evolving in their digital marketing and mobile strategies, the challenges that brands and upper management face in creating effective digital strategies and campaigns, as well as the evolving role of social media. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #108 - This interview is with Bob Gilbreath, author of the book, The Next Evolution of Marketing: Connect with your Customers by Marketing with Meaning. Bob is also co-founder and president of Ahalogy, a new Pinterest-focused marketing platform for brands. It’s a pay-for-performance solution that is quickly gaining traction. In this conversation, we look at the ways Pinterest is being used, the Ahalogy service and some of the major challenges faced by brands in coordinating their digital marketing strategies. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on minterdial.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #107 - This interview is with Justin Brown, co-founder with Mark Bakacs of Ideapod, a social platform for collecting and amplifying ideas that matter. It’s a really interesting initiative that has just opened a beta version. There are already some very in-the-know people like Jason Silva, Jeremy Waite and Brian Solis who have signed up. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on minterdial.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Enjoy the Show! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #106 - This interview is with Gregory Pouy, one of the best known bloggers in France, recently cited as one of the top 70 rising social media stars worldwide by the phenomenal Mark Schaeffer. Greg has been working with many major companies on their digital strategy and on digital transformation. Moving to New York soon, I wanted to catch up with Greg to chat about the challenges of digital transformation and look at how the C-suite needs to adjust. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #105 - This interview is with Carolyn Pearson, an entrepreneur based in Leeds, UK, who started up a social network for women travellers, called Maiden Voyage. With 7,000 members, this is an interesting niche business, providing a valuable service to women on the road on the one hand and travel-related businesses and brands on the other. In this interview, we discuss Carolyn’s journey, the Maiden Voyage business model and her strategy for developing her business. Some excellent tips for hoteliers, in particular. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Enjoy the show! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #104 - This interview is with Leo Bonanni, whom I met through my work at Netexplo, for whom Leo is one of the new tech experts. Leo is, meanwhile, CEO and founder of Sourcemap, a social network and collaborative platform that essentially helps companies to map their supply chain around the world. In this conversation, we discuss the Sourcemap business, how it has evolved and pivoted to its current situation, helping blue chip companies to render their supply chain clearer and, by extension, more transparent. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on minterdial.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #103 - This interview is with David Goldenberg, co-founder and CEO of CVTrust, whose main product, Smart Diploma, provides a way to certify diplomas for educational bodies who sign on. In this interview, we discuss the CVTrust business model, how it provides value to its clients as well as its marketing strategy. BTW, at the end of the show, there’s a bonus offered by David! Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on minterdial.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #102.This interview is with Celica Thellier, who is co-founder of a French start-up called "Meilleures Entreprises" (aka Best Companies). For those of you who know GlassDoor, it’s in a similar space: helping to understand better what’s going on inside companies for prospective employees. Hence the new English name: "Choose My Company". We talk in this interview about issues such as transparency — especially on money — as well as the challenges of control and employer branding in the French market. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #101 -- This interview is with David Mattin, Head of Trends & Insights at trendwatching.com. Trendwatching is an independent trend firm based out of London, with an impressive network of trend spotters around the world. Trendwatching evaluates consumer trends and provides a freemium service, with paying services such as their latest Trend Reports, a Trend Framework and their Innovation Database. Given my association with the Netexplo Observatory, I was eager to get to know more about Trendwatching and their slant on what’s going on in consumer trends.Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #100 -- This interview is with Cliff Fluet, partner at Lewis Silkin law firm, specialised in media and entertainment law. Lewis Silkin is clearly not your average law firm either, with a slogan “A rather more human law firm.” In this podcast, we talk about the state of the music business, the ad agency business model and key issues such as the ongoing Samsung Apple patent warfare, managing privacy online and using social media as an executive. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #99 -- This interview is with Louis-Philippe Morency, one of the Principal Investigators on the SIMSENSEI project being run at USC. SIMSENSEI was one of the top ten award winners at this year’s Netexplo Forum. Louis-Philippe, was voted one of the top 10 people to watch in AI for 2008 by IEEE Intelligent Systems, is at the forefront of the burgeoning digital health movement. SIMSENSEI is a software-based virtual psychological counsellor. Fascinating frontier. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on minterdial.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)

Minter Dialogue Episode #98 -- This interview is with Bjorn Ognibeni, founder and CEO of Buzzrank.de (based in Hamburg). With Bjorn, we discuss the German market, which brands are doing well (or not) and find out about the particularities of doing digital marketing in Germany. It’s certainly a big and challenging market. Meanwhile, you can comment and find the show notes on themyndset.com where you can also sign up for my weekly newsletter. Or you can follow me on Twitter on @mdial. And, if you liked the podcast, please take a moment of your precious time to go over to iTunes to rate the podcast.Enjoy the show!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/minterdial)