Dan Linton

We’re thrilled to announce Brave Bison’s acquisition of leading strategy and insights consultancy MTM!         With an impressive client roster featuring the likes of Google, Samsung Ads, Figma, Formula E, England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Sky Sports and BBC, MTM is a trusted audience strategy and insights partner for major global businesses. 🌎      MTM helps some of the biggest names in technology, entertainment and sport scale new business models, evolve products, shape positioning and reframe their relevancy in line with rapidly evolving consumer behaviours, cultural trends and commercial realities. As they join the Brave Bison universe, we become “uniquely positioned to help tomorrow’s super brands capitalise on complexity,” as our CEO and Executive Chairman Oli Green puts it.       Operating alongside but independently from our existing marketing and technology divisions, MTM will form our new insights and consultancy division. This will combine MTM’s depth of industry knowledge and breadth of research methodologies with our agile operating model and proprietary AI tooling across Brave Bison, SocialChain and Engage Digital Partners.      Welcome to the herd team MTM! We can’t wait to get started together on this new chapter. 🤝    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejHDNS93

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Trust is everything, and our new UK report with London Research shows just how powerful it is, especially in the finance sector. 78% of UK consumers are influenced by customer reviews, and our reviews can make a big difference. In fact, ads with Trustpilot signals are 14 times more likely to be clicked, and websites using them see an increase in trust, brand affinity and conversions. Check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/d5pe4-77.

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"𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂" Pete Markey, former CMO of TSB Bank & Boots UK, shared this insight during his conversation with Amina Folarin at The AI Advantage: Tech & Talent Aligned for Growth event, and perfectly captured the real challenge facing marketers today. With 51% of CMOs struggling with demand management, the pressure to adopt AI is real. But this transformation isn't just about the tech, it's about choosing the right partner to navigate it with you. Our new blog series extends this conversation, starting with a practical framework for evaluating AI transformation partners. 📖 Understand the framework in our first blog: https://hubs.li/Q03Jv-mL0 #AITransformation #InHouseMarketing #GenAI

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How should brands navigate AI search? 🔎 In the latest episode of The Media Leader Podcast, Paul Bland, Chief Digital Officer at Havas Media Network UK, unpacks how AI-driven search is rewriting the rules of brand visibility. This conversation follows the launch of Brand Insights AI, Havas Media Network UK’s custom-built tool designed to help brands understand and optimize how they appear across leading AI platforms. Listen now and discover how to stay visible in the evolving search landscape https://lnkd.in/e6RmgHrj 🎧 #HavasProud #AISearch #AI #ConvergedAI #BrandInsightsAI The Media Leader UK | Havas Media UK

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In an interview with MediaCat UK, our group head of strategy, Emily Fairhead-keen, and strategy partner, Dan Holt, explore how brands can reconnect with real people in an era dominated by data and automation.    As marketing has become increasingly distanced from the people on the other side of the screen, Human Experience (HX) offers a reset. A way to design media that’s empathetic, useful, and trustworthy.   At the heart of HX are five core human levers that brands should engage with: 🌱 Growth 🏆 Esteem ❤️ Love 🎭 Distraction 🔒 Certainty    These levers reflect the underlying needs that media should serve, not just target. A great example is our work for Ocado Retail’s #LifeDelivered campaign, where we prioritised high-attention, positive channels like cinema and podcasts to deliver entertaining and useful media that resonates deeply.   HX is our call to rethink how we connect, communicate, and create value through media.   Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/drJjvepq #HumanExperience #HX #MediaCatUK #MakingMediaMeanMore #CloserToPeople #CustomerCentric #MediaStrategy

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Find out more about the implications for marketers of the UK Data Use & Access Act. Download our guide to the changes you should be making so you don’t get left behind: https://lnkd.in/e7eWCM-6 The UK Data Use & Access Act 2025 is the biggest shift in data protection since GDPR, and it will deliver new insight for smart businesses. New cookie consent rules, clearer legitimate interest provisions and updated Google Analytics 4 requirements mean UK companies can build stronger user trust while improving their data strategies. But implementation matters. Get it wrong, and you're facing compliance headaches. Get it right, and you're ahead of competitors still using outdated approaches. To help we've put together a guide that provides practical strategies for UK businesses operating domestically and internationally. From GA4 configuration to cookie banner redesigns, we've mapped out exactly what you need to do. Download our implementation guide: https://lnkd.in/e7eWCM-6 #UKDataAct #DUAA2025 #DataPrivacy #GoogleAnalytics

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New UK data law changes are creating fresh opportunities for marketers. Download our practical implementation guide: https://lnkd.in/e89EWFKT Changes in UK data law are opening doors for better user experiences, streamlined compliance and more effective marketing strategies. We've created a comprehensive guide to help you understand exactly how these changes can benefit your business and marketing efforts. 🎯 Key opportunities our guide covers: Simplified cookie consent requirements that reduce user friction New GA4 configurations that enhance privacy and performance Strategies for international campaigns and compliance Building stronger customer trust through transparent data practices These regulatory updates present a genuine opportunity to enhance your marketing measurement whilst maintaining user privacy standards. Our guide provides clear, actionable steps with no legal jargon - just practical advice to help you implement these changes effectively. What questions do you have about navigating these new opportunities? 👇

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