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Uncensored CMO

Jon Evans
Marketing
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The Uncensored CMO was created to explore the good, the bad and quite frankly downright ugly truth about marketing theory & practice.

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Latest Episodes

Najoh Tita-Reid, former Chief Growth Officer at Mars Petcare, joins us to discuss why she made the unusual decision to step away from one of the biggest roles in marketing to embark on a self-described "learning safari", immersing herself in the worl... more

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Brent Smart is one of the most respected marketers in the world. After spending more than 20 years in advertising, he made the rare move from agency life to become CMO of NRMA Insurance. Brent's most recent role as CMO of Telstra, Australia's largest... more

Bec Darley, CMO of Vodafone Australia, joins us to discuss what it really takes to grow a challenger brand in one of the world's toughest telecoms markets.

From competing against an entrenched duopoly to building distinctive campaigns with Ali Wong,... more

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Jonathan Kerr, CMO of Auto & General, joins us to explore how one of Australia's most successful challenger brands has built sustained growth by combining strong marketing fundamentals with relentless execution.

From creating a role for himself at A... more

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Recent Guests

Brent Smart
Former Chief Marketing Officer at Telstra, led brand turnaround
Telstra
Episode: How creativity transformed Australia’s No.1 Telecom’s brand - Brent Smart
Bec Darley
CMO Vodafone Australia
Vodafone Australia / TPg Telecom
Episode: Why your brand can't afford to be boring - Rebecca Darley, Vodafone Australia
Jonathan Kerr
CMO of Auto & General (Budget Direct owner context)
Auto & General
Episode: 20 years of challenger brand lessons with Auto & General CMO, Jonathan Kerr
Pedro Pina
Head of YouTube for Europe
YouTube
Episode: How YouTube built the creator economy and how brands are still missing out - Pedro Pina, YouTube
Gail Horwood
Chief Marketing Officer, Novartis
Novartis
Episode: The creative revolution inside the worlds most dull category - Novartis CMO, Gail Horwood
Lara Balazs
CMO of Adobe
Adobe
Episode: Why creativity matters more than ever in the age of AI - Adobe CMO, Lara Balazs
Josh Spanier
Google executive featured for a discussion on Google's AI marketing practices
Google
Episode: The Google approach to marketing in the age of AI (with Google and BCG)
Lauren Wiener
BCG executive discussing the CMO survey and AI impact on marketing
BCG
Episode: The Google approach to marketing in the age of AI (with Google and BCG)
Susan O'Brien
Former CMO of Just Eat
Just Eat Takeaway
Episode: The real 4 P's of the CMO with Susan O'Brien (Just Eat)

Hosts

John Evans
Host of Uncensored CMO; Open media / podcast host
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Host of the show; introduces guests and guides conversation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 555 ratings
  • Marketing Magic with a dash of Inspiring Insights ⚡️

    A super inspiring show, packed with useful insights for marketers featuring industry heroes. It’s my go-to for industry trends and fresh perspectives,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Is this nic taken?!
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Invaluable

    Love these candid, authentic and valuable conversations. SO much to learn from sharing experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mustsignuptothis
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Essential listening for every marketer

    The Uncertain CMO is one of the best marketing podcasts out there. John Evans consistently brings in top-tier guests (CMOs, advertisers, and business leaders) and tackles the topics that actually matter in today’s marketing world. Every episode is strategic, insightful, and immediately applicable. I’ve been listening for over a year and regularly apply the learnings to my own role. I’ve even shared it across my team. If you’re in marketing or want to grow as a marketer, make this a regular liste... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GlobalChad
    Canada5 months ago
  • Such an informative and honest show

    You have the most amazing guests, insight and honest convos - thanks so much. Keep up the amazing work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachel-loves-Westfield
    United States6 months ago
  • An absolute #1 must for marketers

    I get so much from these conversations as a senior brand and marketing professional. Jon is incredibly knowledgable and makes interviewing look effortless. The guests are always high value and impart really interesting perspectives and learnings. It grounds brand and marketing in the real world and is my favourite professional podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swedishbrandmafia
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Strong consensus on quality and relevance of topics, with occasional critique on balance between theory and actionable steps
A go‑to resource for strategic marketing and branding insights
Great guests and practical takeaways for real world marketing
Performs at a high level with thoughtful interviews, though some listeners feel host questions can overshadow guests at times
Insightful and consistently high‑value marketing conversations

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Talking Points

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How creativity transformed Australia’s No.1 Telecom’s brand - Brent Smart
Q: What was the biggest lesson learned about being a great CMO?
Protect the work: ensure the creative stays strong, defend it in rooms where pushback happens, and create the conditions for people to do their best work, because great work is what ultimately builds the brand.
Why your brand can't afford to be boring - Rebecca Darley, Vodafone Australia
Q: What role did legal play in scaling this bold creative?
Legal teams acted as partners, helping shape the scripts early and enabling riskier concepts by ensuring the approach was safe and decision-ready, rather than blocking the campaign.
Why your brand can't afford to be boring - Rebecca Darley, Vodafone Australia
Q: Now, just for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, can you walk through the two ads you created with Ali Wong?
The first ad places Ali in the Australian outback highlighting coverage gaps and then contrasts with Vodafone's 98.5% coverage; the second ad targets Telstra directly, showing a beeping reference to Telstra and portraying Vodafone as cheaper, with a bold narrative.
The creative revolution inside the worlds most dull category - Novartis CMO, Gail Horwood
Q: How did Novartis transform to be more creative while operating in a highly regulated industry?
By embedding creativity into the core marketing philosophy, investing in a systematic training program (Create), inviting cross-network teams to learn together, and building an integrated model of strategy, media, and creative with clear KPIs and shared goals.
The Google approach to marketing in the age of AI (with Google and BCG)
Q: Where do you think we are in the hype cycle around AI in marketing?
They describe a move from fear to proactive experimentation, with many leaders beginning to see real ROI and scale; the pace varies by organization, but the trend is toward more concrete, measured progress rather than pure hype.

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This show consistently features senior marketing leaders, CMOs, brand strategists, and agency founders who share practical lessons on brand building, creative transformation, and navigating complex markets. Episodes frequently explore bold creative strategies, the intersection of AI and marketing, customer experience, and how to scale impact through disciplined storytelling and cross‑functional alignment. Highlights include candid journeys from challenger brands, deep dives into creative effectiveness, and real‑world campaigns that illustrate both risks and rewards. Listeners likely range from senior marketers to agency leaders seeking actionable insights, benchmarks, and candid perspectives from top practitioners and thinkers in marketing ... more

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