S03 Ep85

Season finale: A festive look back and look ahead

As 2021 comes to a close, so too does season 3 of Mintel Little Conversation. In today’s season finale episode, the Little Conversation hosts chat about the most fascinating topics from the year and share their picks for what’s set to make an impact in 2022. From ‘buy now pay later’ strategies and climate change to diversity, inclusion and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), hear what these consumer, brand and marketing experts have to say about the year that was, how consumer behaviour will shift in the months ahead and what brands and marketers should be doing to prepare. And for a bit of fun to end the season, join the hosts for a quiz at the end of the episode to test your knowledge of global consumer behaviour. Listen now!

As 2021 comes to a close, so too does season 3 of Mintel Little Conversation. In today’s season finale episode, the Little Conversation hosts chat about the most fascinating topics from the year and share their picks for what’s set to make an impact in 2022. From ‘buy now pay later’ strategies and climate change to diversity, inclusion and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), hear what these consumer, brand and marketing experts have to say about the year that was, how consumer behaviour will shift in the months ahead and what brands and marketers should be doing to prepare. And for a bit of fun to end the season, join the hosts for a quiz at the end of the episode to test your knowledge of global consumer behaviour. Listen now!

Meet the Host
Andrew McDougall
Associate Director, Global Beauty and Personal Care
Meet the Guests
Samantha Dover
Global Beauty Analyst, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care
Elysha Young
Trends Manager, APAC
Andrew Davidson
SVP/Chief Insights Officer, Mintel Comperemedia
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