Mintel Little Conversation

• 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.

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• Building Financial Futures for Gen Z: Interview with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step

  Host Andrew Davidson speaks with CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO of Step, a fintech company focused on providing financial services tailored for Gen Z. They discuss the inspiration behind Step, the challenges faced in the highly regulated financial services space, and the innovative products offered. Listen to find out more about the importance of building credit for young consumers and how Step aims to grow with its users as they transition into adulthood.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 providing financial services to Gen Z, and visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Andrew Davidson, SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Comperemedia.Guest: CJ MacDonald, Founder and CEO, Step.

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• Talking Tariffs: The New Rules of Marketing Under Pressure

  Mintel Little Conversation's new mini-series explores the impact of tariffs worldwide. In this series’ third episode, our experts explore consumer sentiment surrounding US brands, and how they may need to rethink their marketing strategies. Are brands going to cut back on marketing spend? Listen to find out more!Get in touch with our Consultants to learn about how shifting global trends apply to your brand.Head over to Mintel’s LinkedIn and let us know how tariffs are impacting your purchasing decisions. Don't forget to visit mintel.com to become a member of our free Spotlight community.Host: Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor, Mintel.Guests: Nicole Bond, Director of Marketing Strategy, Comperemedia.Paris Hogan, Principal Consultant.

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• Membership and trust in disruptive financial products

  Host Andrew Davidson speaks with Meera Iyer, CMO of SoFi Lending, about the innovative strategies and products that SoFi is implementing to disrupt the financial services industry. Listen to find out more about how SoFi is helping members achieve financial independence, and the role of education and trust in marketing disruptive financial products. 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: Meera Iyer, CMO, SoFi Lending.

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