Real stories: how local nuances bring global brands to life

Real stories: how local nuances bring global brands to life

From Globally Speaking by RWS

September 25, 2025

About this episode

The episode explores how local nuances affect global branding and the role of AI in creating authentic marketing campaigns.

Have you ever considered how differently beauty standards and body ideals are perceived from one country to another? Or how, during the pandemic, brands had to navigate not only cultural nuances but also rapidly changing local regulations? These are just some of our favorite real-world challenges explored in the latest episode of the Globally Speaking Podcast. Our host, Stuart Davison, Creative Director at RWS, sits down with creative colleagues at RWS, Sukhi Jhitta, James Marshall, and Silvia Sánchez Fernandez, to uncover how global brands can craft campaigns that truly connect across cultures. You'll hear how they see AI stepping in as a creative partner, helping to speed things up while keeping human authenticity at the heart of emotionally rich campaigns. Our team will even share some behind-the-scenes stories from their time at Cannes Lions 2025. Their key advice? Harness the power of storytelling and involve local experts early. Doing so is essential not only for building authenticity but also for successfully navigating today's complex global challenges.

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Davison

Guests: Sukhi Jhitta, James Marshall, Silvia Sánchez Fernandez

Topics covered

  • cultural nuances
  • global branding
  • storytelling
  • AI in marketing
  • local expertise
  • beauty standards

Keywords

  • global brands
  • cultural challenges
  • marketing strategies
  • emotional campaigns
  • local regulations

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Organizations: RWS

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