Banana phones, “do-not-drink conker milk” campaigns, and a ban on fruit puns… This week’s episode is with an OG influencer in the Marketing world; innocent drinks. Our host, Sammy Albon, sat down with Anni Mueller, Digital & Social Media Manager at innocent, to talk about the brand’s unique approach to influencers, social media strategy and content; from staying honest and human, to always inviting conversation and collaboration from its drinkers (consumers, to those outside of Fruit Towers). Listen out in the episode for: 💥 The role of intrusive thoughts as part of your social media strategy 💥 Strategic approaches to Influencer, from B2C to B2B 💥 How to manipulate stakeholders too (in a really friendly and useful way, promise) 💥 Why “be more human” is the best advice Anni’s ever received - and Chat GPT won’t be coming for her job any time soon) 💥 Bonus: why innocent’s CEO is giving out advice on Domino’s orders
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