Welcome back to The Girls in Marketing Podcast!

In this episode, we’re diving into the latest marketing news that’s got everyone talking - from the rise of AI dolls on LinkedIn (yep, that’s a thing) to the newest updates from Canva’s Create event. We’re also breaking down the Gen Z trends that brands really need to pay attention to including ethical branding, social media habits and travel inspiration.

Along the way, we unpack Meta’s legal drama with the FTC, Instagram’s lockable posts experiment, Ben & Jerry’s unapologetic activism, Pepsi’s ongoing identity crisis, and why everyday marketers deserve more credit. It’s a packed episode full of branding insights, big ethical questions and a reminder that marketing is constantly evolving and Gen Z is leading the charge.

Let’s get into it.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Major Marketing News

01:02 Canva Create Event Highlights

05:23 Meta's FTC Challenge and Its Implications

06:57 Instagram's Lockable Posts Experiment

10:06 Gen Z Travel Trends and Social Media Influence

16:06 Guess the Brand by Their Mission Statement

23:03 Personal Touch in Jewelry Branding

23:52 Ben & Jerry's Social Mission

24:38 Pepsi's Challenging Brand Identity

29:18 AI Doll Trend: Fun or Ethical Dilemma?

36:59 L'Oreal's 'Never Your Fault' Campaign

40:40 Celebrating Everyday Marketers

43:55 Podcast Wrap-Up