Rewarding Car Payments: Interview with Fasten founder Jacob Zachs
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Jacob Zachs, founder and CEO of Fasten Rewards, about the innovative Fasten Rewards Visa credit card, which uniquely offers points on auto-related expenses such as loans, leases, insurance, and maintenance. Jacob discusses the card's target market, early adoption insights and the challenges of launching a new financial product. Listen to the conversation and find out more about marketing strategies, dealer partnerships, and the competitive landscape, highlighting Fasten's unique value proposition in the auto financing space. Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of this discussion about rewarding car payments, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Jacob Zachs, Founder and CEO, Fasten Rewards
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Inside Subprime Credit: Interview with David Johnson, CEO of Vervent
Host Andrew Davidson is joined by David Johnson, CEO of Vervent, to explore the company’s journey from a specialist provider to a global force in financial services. They unpack how economic uncertainty is reshaping consumer needs — particularly among subprime audiences — and how Vervent is responding with innovation, agility and a consumer-first mindset. David shares his perspective on building trust in financial services, the evolving role of brand strategy, and how AI is shaping the future of the industry.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of this discussion about subprime credit, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: David Johnson, CEO & Founder, Vervent.
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Building Brands with Purpose: Interview with Tati Lindenberg from Unilever
Mintel experts speak with Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer of Unilever's Dirt is Good brand, about leadership, consumer trends & purpose-driven branding in FMCG. Tati shares insights on adapting to local markets while maintaining a global brand identity and the future of fabric care in a technology-driven world. Listen to the conversation to find out more about consumer trends in fabric care, sustainability efforts, and the significance of storytelling in advertising. Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of this thought-provoking conversation about leadership in FMCG. Download Mintel's FREE 2025 Global Consumer Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand. Coming this October: Mintel’s 2026 Global Consumer Predictions—insights to shape the year ahead; visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community to get our latest updates.Host: Andrew McDougall, Director, Mintel Beauty and Personal Care.Guests: Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer, Dirt is Good, Unilever.David Jago, Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting.
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Inside the Upgrade Card: Interview with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards at Upgrade, about the innovative financial products offered by Upgrade, including the unique Upgrade Card and the new OneCard. They discuss the company's mission to provide responsible credit solutions and the challenges of marketing these products. Listen to find out more about the future of financial services, particularly the role of AI in transforming the industry. Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Sumit Agarwal, Head of Cards, Upgrade.
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Credit Card Transformation: Interview with Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending at Citizens
Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending at Citizens, about the bank's strategic shift in its credit card offerings. The discussion covers the rationale behind the overhaul and the bank's approach to marketing and customer engagement. Listen to find out more about the importance of understanding customer needs and why it's crucial to remain committed to maintaining a relationship-focused strategy in a competitive market.Download Comperemedia’s FREE 2025 Global Financial Services Trends and get in touch with our consultants to learn more about how the trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn to let us know what you think of the discussion about relationship-focused strategies in banking, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: Adam Boyd, Head of Consumer Lending, Citizens.
Little Conversation brings you fresh ideas and new perspectives on how consumers eat, drink, shop, groom and think. From the rise of veganism to the future of social media and the urgency of sustainability in beauty, Mintel experts discuss key topics affecting today’s consumers in a fun, entertaining and informal way.