The future of luxury is being rewritten and it’s happening faster than anyone expected!

In this episode, Katie Street sits down with Ekaterina Golovanova, Digital Director of Luxe at L’Oréal, to uncover how some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands are reinventing themselves in the age of AI, social selling, and shifting consumer expectations.

They cover everything:

• How AI is transforming skincare diagnostics and personalisation
• Why Gen Z is changing luxury forever
• The rise of TikTok Shop and the new wave of social commerce
• How luxury brands can stay exclusive while building inclusive communities
• The future of product discovery in a world of LLMs and AI agents

Ekaterina has worked with powerhouse brands like Lancôme, Armani, YSL, and Kiehl’s so this conversation goes deep into what luxury means today and what it will look like tomorrow.

If you care about AI, beauty, luxury, retail, or the future of marketing, this one is for you.

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95% of your market isn’t buying today. So why are you still selling like they are?

This mini episode of Marketing in the Madness drops the honest truth about the 95/5 Rule and why long-term brand fame beats short-term sales hype every single time!

In this cut from our full conversation, we get into:

👉 Why showing up consistently matters more than pushing harder 👉 How to stay in front of the 95% who’ll buy later 👉 The unfair advantage of brand fame in B2B

This is street-level strategy for marketers who actually want to play the long game and win.

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AI is everywhere right now, but how are the world’s biggest brands actually using it to create growth, innovation, and personalisation that truly matters?

In this episode of Marketing in the Madness, Katie Street sits down with Balki Subramanian, Chief Digital & Information Officer at Mars Food & Nutrition, to uncover how Mars is approaching AI across household brands like Ben’s Original, Dolmio, Seeds of Change, Snickers, and Pedigree.

Balki shares real examples of AI in action. From a José Mourinho Snickers campaign to Pedigree Adoptables, an award-winning AI project helping shelter dogs find forever homes. He also opens up about the frameworks Mars uses to make sure AI is ethical, responsible, and always tied to solving real business problems.

What you’ll learn in this episode: - The difference between AI buzzwords (data science, automation, generative AI) - How to build an AI strategy that delivers results (without chasing falling for shiny tools) - Why responsible AI governance is critical for global brands - The most innovative AI campaigns from Mars - Practical advice for retail, CPG, and digital leaders starting their AI journey

If you’re interested in AI in retail, CPG marketing, or digital transformation, this episode is packed with insights you can apply in your business right now!

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