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Brands In Play

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Episode 1 | ft. Sam Rappaport | Legendary Entertainment | Cinema Meets UGC Gaming | Brands In Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 1

vendredi 14 fรฉvrier 2025 โ€ข Duration 46:26

Welcome to the very first episode of Brands in Play! This is the show where we dive into the intersection of brands, gaming, and immersive experiences. Hosted by Nic Hill and Albane Prioux , weโ€™ll be breaking down the latest industry trends, epic brand activations, and whatโ€™s working (or not) in the world of Immersive Marketing and UGC gaming.

This Episode: Cinema Meets UGC Gaming

In this pilot episode, we unpack Legendary Entertainmentโ€™s epic Fortnite activation for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with special guest Sam Rappaport, VP of Interactive Media at Legendary. How is Hollywood making moves in gaming, and what does this mean for brands? Weโ€™ll get into it.

ย Whatโ€™s Inside:
๐Ÿ”น From Infinite Realityโ€™s major acquisition to Minecraftโ€™s Hello Kitty DLCย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย ย 
๐Ÿ”น Why Fortnite is the place for blockbuster activations
๐Ÿ”น The strategy behind Legendaryโ€™s Monsterverse in Fortnite
๐Ÿ”น How brands can build engaging experiences in UGC gaming

Episode 7 | ft. Alvaro G. Velilla | UMG | Universal Music Group on Music In Gaming | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 7

vendredi 28 mars 2025 โ€ข Duration 53:57

In this episode of Brands In Play, Albane Prioux and Nic Hill are joined by Alvaro G. Velilla, Senior Vice President of New Business at Universal Music Group, the worldโ€™s largest music company, to explore UMGs strategy for music in gaming.ย 

Alvaro has spent two decades working at the intersection of music, tech, and innovation. Today, heโ€™s helping shape UMGโ€™s immersive, gaming, and blockchain strategies globally. Well, he is here to unpack the ongoing transformation happening in the space

From early-stage licensing deals to full-blown artist activations in UGC platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, Universal Music Group is building infrastructure for the future. Alvaro discusses why they are moving from passive listening to interactive experiences, and what this means for labels, artists, developers, and platforms alike.

๐–๐ž ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ค ๐š๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ:

The evolution of music in gaming, from sync licenses to real-time artistย  interaction

Why UMG created Beat Galaxy to support both global icons and up-and-coming artists in Roblox

The Hit Tech partnership: Motion data + emotes + music = a new creative frontier

The challenges of music licensing in UGC gaming (spoiler: itโ€™s five rights, not one)

Why gaming is the creator economy and how music is adapting to this shift

What platforms need to understand about musicโ€™s real value: it's not a cost, it's retention.ย 

Advice for artists, platforms, and brands on how to show up in UGC environments

๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ช๐ฎ๐จ๐ญ๐ž:

"๐˜ž๐˜ฆ'๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ฑ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏโ€”๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต, ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฎ, ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ป๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ." โ€“ Alvaro Velilla

Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insight into how brands, platforms, and creatives are embracing immersive marketing.

Let's not forget the side quest for the week - Nic and Albane check out and react to the most successful artist activations since 2020! Check out our REAL TIME REVIEW segment every week to see where we send Nic and Albane next.

Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

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New episodes every weekโ€”donโ€™t miss out!
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Alvaro G. Velillaย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarovelilla/
Nic Hillย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hill-%F0%9F%94%9C-gdc-6553873/ย 
Albane Priouxย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-regue-%C2%A9-44b0421b2/ย 
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi & Joe Jeter
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo
Additional Editing: Christian-James Oshesky

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brands-in-plays-podcast/id1796275878

๐Ÿ“Œ Subscribe for expert insights on gaming, branding, and the future of interactive media.

#BrandsInPlay #UniversalMusicGroup #MusicInGaming #UGCPlatforms #RobloxMusic #BeatGalaxy #Emotes #GamingIndustry #MusicLicensing #SoundtrackOfGaming #AlvaroVelilla #HitTech #CreatorEconomy #InteractiveMusic #FutureOfMusic #VirtualExperiences #ImmersiveMarketing #GamingxMusic

Episode 6 | ft. Justin Breton | Walmart | Walmart Leads Adaptive Retail | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 6

vendredi 21 mars 2025 โ€ข Duration 58:41

What does it mean for a global retailer to go from brick-and-mortar to immersive commerce?

In our latest episode of Brands In Play, we sat down with Justin Breton, Director of Brand Experiences & Strategic Partnerships at Walmart, to unpack how one of the worldโ€™s largest retailers is pushing into the future of immersive storytelling, platform-native experiences, and what he calls โ€œadaptive retail.โ€

Justin does more than just talk about launching games. He breaks down Walmartโ€™s strategy across Roblox, Spatial, NAVER Z (ZEPETO), and now.......Minecraft, where the brand is showing up differently on each platform with community-led design, full-funnel engagement, and real-time co-creation.

Itโ€™s about understanding each community on its own terms.

We talked about:

- Why commerce needs to feel intentional, not disruptive

- The shift from e-commerce โ†’ social commerce โ†’ immersive commerceย 

- How native integrations through Unity APIs could reshape retail media

- What works, what doesnโ€™t, and why brands must test and learn

Let's not forget the side quest for the week - Walmart Skyward!!! Yes, we got the inside scoop and are here to give you your first taste of the experience. Check out our REAL TIME REVIEW segment every week to see where we send Nic and Albane next.

Join Albane Prioux & Nic Hill as they dive into the world of brand storytelling, cultural marketing, and the future of engagement.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

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New episodes every weekโ€”donโ€™t miss out!
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Justin Bretonย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreton/
Nic Hillย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hill-%F0%9F%94%9C-gdc-6553873/ย 
Albane Priouxย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-regue-%C2%A9-44b0421b2/ย 
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi & Joe Jeter
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo
Additional Editing: Christian-James Oshesky

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brands-in-plays-podcast/id1796275878

๐Ÿ“Œ Subscribe for expert insights on gaming, branding, and the future of interactive media.

#Spatial #BrandsInPlay #WalmartUnlimited #GamingMarketing #ImmersiveCommerce #KasamaTheAwakening #UGCGaming #GameBasedStorytelling

Episode 5 | ft. Gianna Valintina | Spatial.io | Spatial On The Rise | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 5

vendredi 14 mars 2025 โ€ข Duration 50:10

In Episode 5 of Brands In Play (yes, already!), Albane Prioux and Nic Hill ๐Ÿ”œ GDC sit down with Gianna Valintina, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Spatial, to discuss how brands are using Spatialโ€™sย  creative freedom to build immersive and interactive experiences.

Spatial empowers brands and developers to create entirely unique interactive worlds, from high-fidelity gaming experiences to story-driven commerce activations. This is true for Walmartโ€™s RPG-inspired Unlimited experience, Vogueโ€™s digital fashion activations, or Hugo Bossโ€™s successful e-commerce integration, Spatial is proving that immersive spaces are about participation.

INSIDE THE EPISODE:

- Spatialโ€™s Evolution: From Enterprise to Gamingย 

Once a collaboration tool for businesses, Spatial has expanded into a full-fledged gaming platform that supports everything from cinematic storytelling to multiplayer experiences. All accessible with a simple web link, no downloads required!

- Building Your Own IP

Forget following trends! Spatial gives brands complete control over their virtual identity. Instead of fitting into someone elseโ€™s ecosystem, brands can now create bespoke experiences that feel authentic and immersive.

- How Walmart is Changing the Game with Unlimited

Walmartโ€™s anime-inspired RPG adventure on Spatial is a blueprint for the future of interactive commerce. By combining cinematic storytelling, gameplay, and seamless retail integration, Walmart is proving that gaming can be a direct path to brand engagement and sales.

What else ?

- The Future of Immersive Marketing & UGC Gaming

- Gaming as a Commerce Channelย 

- From Passive Ads to Active Engagement

- The Role of Developers in Brand Successย 

Yes, we cover it all!ย 

Let's not forget the side quest for the week - Kasama The Awakening. Shoutout to the developers, PIGIAMA KASAMA! Check out our REAL TIME REVIEW segment every week to see where we send Nic and Albane next.

๐Ÿ“Œ Subscribe for expert insights on gaming, branding, and the future of interactive media.

#Spatial #BrandsInPlay #WalmartUnlimited #GamingMarketing #ImmersiveCommerce #KasamaTheAwakening #UGCGaming #GameBasedStorytelling

Episode 4 | ft. Pete Basgen | Wavemaker | Do Brands Understand Gamer Culture? | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 4

vendredi 7 mars 2025 โ€ข Duration 57:34

How Brands Are Embracing Gamer Culture: Walmart, DoorDash & Lโ€™Orรฉal in Gaming | Brands In Play Ep. 4

Description:
Gaming is no longer just an entertainment industry. Itโ€™s a cultural powerhouse, shaping how people connect, play, and even shop. In Episode 4 of Brands In Play, Nic Hill and Albane Prioux sit down with Pete Basgen, Head of Global Gaming at Wavemaker, to explore how brands are finding their place in this ever-expanding world.

From DoorDashโ€™s integration into Fortnite to Lโ€™Orรฉalโ€™s ongoing gaming initiatives, Pete shares insights into what it takes for brands to engage with gamers in ways that feel authentic, valuable, and culturally relevant. We explore the difference between activations that build lasting engagement vs. one-time experiments.ย 

Whatโ€™s Inside:
๐ŸŽฎ Gamingโ€™s influence on modern culture and why brands are investing in it

๐ŸŽฎ How non-endemic brands like Lโ€™Orรฉal and DoorDash are making gaming a long-term strategy

๐ŸŽฎ The global reach of gamingโ€”why itโ€™s now a key pillar in brand marketing

๐ŸŽฎ The evolution of branded experiences: One-off activations vs. always-on engagement

๐Ÿ› Real-Time Review: Walmartโ€™s Discovery Game on Spatial
For the first time on the show, Nic and Albane go hands-on and test Walmartโ€™s latest foray into virtual retail gaming. Is this the future of shopping? Or just another gimmick? We break it all down.

๐ŸŽง Subscribe for more insights from industry leaders shaping the future of gaming and interactive experiences.

Join Albane Prioux & Nic Hill as they dive into the dynamic world of brand storytelling, cultural marketing, and the future of engagement.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

๐Ÿ”” Subscribe & Follow for More:
New episodes every weekโ€”donโ€™t miss out!
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Pete Basgenย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/petebasgen/
Nic Hillย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hill-%F0%9F%94%9C-gdc-6553873/ย 
Albane Priouxย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi & Joe Jeter
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brands-in-plays-podcast/id1796275878

๐Ÿ“ข Subscribe for more deep dives into gaming, marketing, and immersive media.

#BrandsInPlay #GamerCulture #GamingMarketing #BrandIntegration #Metaverse #UGCGaming #Wavemaker #SpatialGaming #WalmartGaming

Episode 3 | ft. Arturo Perez | Kluge | Future of VR Storytelling | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 3

vendredi 28 fรฉvrier 2025 โ€ข Duration 49:31

Whatโ€™s the state of VR gaming today? How should brands be thinking about immersive experiences? And whatโ€™s the real difference between VR, AR, XR, and all the other Rs?

In this episode of Brands In Play, Nic Hill and Albane Prioux sit down with Arturo Perez, CEO of Kluge, the immersive game studio behind Synth Riders and the upcoming Final Fury. Arturo breaks down the evolving landscape of virtual reality, the rise of UGC gaming in platforms like Rec Room, Horizon Worlds, and Roblox, and what it all means for brands looking to activate in this space.

๐Ÿ”น How VR, AR, and MR fit into the bigger picture
๐Ÿ”น The intersection of music, gaming, and immersive storytelling
๐Ÿ”น Why UGC platforms are reshaping how we experience virtual worlds


๐ŸŽง Subscribe for more insights from industry leaders shaping the future of gaming and interactive experiences.

Join Albane Prioux & Nic Hill as they dive into the dynamic world of brand storytelling, cultural marketing, and the future of engagement.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

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๐Ÿ“Œ New episodes every weekโ€”donโ€™t miss out!
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Arturo Perez Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturoperez/
Nic Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hill-%F0%9F%94%9C-gdc-6553873/ย 
Albane Prioux LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brands-in-plays-podcast/id1796275878

#Marketing #SynthRiders #Kludge #BrandsInPlay #VR #Gaming #BrandsInPlay #UGC #Metaverse #ImmersiveExperiences

Episode 2 | ft. Manon Cardiel | L'Orรฉal | Brand vs Performance Marketing | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 2

vendredi 21 fรฉvrier 2025 โ€ข Duration 52:28

In this episode of Brands In Play, we sit down with Manon Cardiel, Global Director of Entertainment & Innovation at Lโ€™Orรฉal Group, to explore the fine line marketers must walk between performance-driven strategies and entertainment-led branding.

Manon shares insights from her entrepreneurial journey, her experience launching groundbreaking projects at Lโ€™Orรฉal, and the evolving role of entertainment in marketing. From legacy brands like Lโ€™Orรฉal Paris to community-driven brands like NYX, we discuss how brands can remain culturally relevant while navigating fragmented audiences.

๐Ÿ’ก Topics Covered:

- The evolution of entertainment marketing
- Challenges of cross-generational branding
- Leveraging entertainment to unify audiences
- The role of sports, music, and gaming in marketing strategies

Join Albane Prioux & Nic Hill as they dive into the dynamic world of brand storytelling, cultural marketing, and the future of engagement.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

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๐Ÿ“Œ New episodes every weekโ€”donโ€™t miss out!
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Manon Cardiel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoncardiel/
Nic Hill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hill-%F0%9F%94%9C-gdc-6553873/ย 
Albane Prioux LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brands-in-plays-podcast/id1796275878

#Marketing #EntertainmentMarketing #LOrรฉal #BrandsInPlay #PerformanceMarketing #Advertising #CulturalMarketing#UGCGaming

Episode 11 | ft. Bruna Soares | Ubisoft | Assassins Creed Shadows Unlocked | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 11

vendredi 25 avril 2025 โ€ข Duration 54:19

๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ | ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ | ๐—•๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—จ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜

What does it take to bring brands into a universe as iconic and narratively rich as Assassinโ€™s Creed, without breaking immersion?

In Episode 11 of Brands In Play, Nic Hill and Albane Prioux sit down with Bruna Soares, Director of Global Brand Partnerships at Ubisoft, to unpack the strategy behind Assassinโ€™s Creed Shadows, Ubisoftโ€™s highly anticipated title set in feudal Japan.

๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ:

How Ubisoft aligns brand partnerships two years in advance to respect game lore and enhance player experience.

Why Assassinโ€™s Creed remains a global cultural force and how its transmedia presence (from Netflix to comics) fuels fandom.

The dos and donโ€™ts of authentic brand integration in AAA games vs. UGC platforms like Roblox and Fortnite.

What success looks like when partnerships go beyond product placement and deliver meaning, community, and cultural relevance.ย 

From a reality show with Coca-Cola and Just Dance, to in-game leap-of-faiths with Red Bull athletes, Bruna shares powerful case studies and best practices on how brands can show up.ย 

Let's not forget the ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ for the week - Nic and Albane venture into Assassins Creed Shadows and experience the lore for themselves. Check out our ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ง๐—œ๐— ๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ช segment every week to see where we send Nic and Albane next.

About the Podcast:
Brands In Play is where immersive marketing gets real. Hosted by Nic Hill (Sawhorse) and Albane Prioux (GEEIQ), we talk to the pioneers shaping brand experiences across Roblox, Fortnite, AR, UGC gaming, and more.

Subscribe, listen, and join the movement with new episodes every week.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

๐Ÿ”” Subscribe & Follow for More:
New episodes every week, donโ€™t miss out!
Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bruna Soares https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruna-soares-ba003037/
Nic Hillย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-hill-%F0%9F%94%9C-gdc-6553873/ย 
Albane Priouxย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-regue-%C2%A9-44b0421b2/ย 
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi & Joe Jeter
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo
Additional Editing: Joana Pinto

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brands-in-plays-podcast/id1796275878

๐Ÿ“Œ Subscribe for expert insights on gaming, branding, and the future of interactive media.

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Episode 10 | ft. Stu Royall & Phil Holbrook | BBH London | Mentos Fizzooka Enters Fortnite | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 10

vendredi 18 avril 2025 โ€ข Duration 51:44

How BBH Turned a Childhood Experiment Into a Fortnite Icon | The Fizzooka Campaign with Mentos

What happens when a classic science experiment meets the chaotic brilliance of Fortnite? In this episode of Brands In Play, weโ€™re joined by Stu Royall and Phil Holbrook, Creative Directors at BBH London and the minds behind the viral Fizzooka campaign for Mentos.

We unpack how the agency transformed the iconic Mentos and Coke reaction into a non-lethal, anti-build Fortnite launcher designed with authenticity, humor, and utility in mind. From streamer takeovers and Comic Con activations to real-world Fizzookas getting held up in Brazilian customs, this episode dives deep into how bold creativity, cultural insight, and gaming-native execution brought the campaign to life.

๐Ÿ”น Topics Covered:

The origin of the Fizzooka idea and BBHโ€™s creative process

Why Fortnite was the perfect fit for Mentos' playful brand tone

Collaborating with Metavision and top map creators for in-game integration

The role of real-world inventors (Hacksmith) in building a working Fizzooka

How authenticity and utility won over the gaming community

Campaign metrics: 12M+ shots fired, 76 years of gameplay in two weeks

Lessons learned and advice for creative teams entering gaming

Credits:
Campaign by BBH London
Creative Team: Luke Till & Lawrence Bushell
In partnership with Metavision, Beyond Creative, and We Make Stuff Happen

About the Podcast:
Brands In Play is where immersive marketing gets real. Hosted by Nic Hill (Sawhorse) and Albane Prioux (GEEIQ), we talk to the pioneers shaping brand experiences across Roblox, Fortnite, AR, UGC gaming, and more.

Subscribe, listen, and join the movement with new episodes every week.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

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Albane Priouxย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-regue-%C2%A9-44b0421b2/ย 
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi & Joe Jeter
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo
Additional Editing: Joana Pinto

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

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Episode 9 | ft. Tom Emrich | The Next Dimension | Marketing With Augmented Reality | Brands in Play

Season 1 ยท Episode 9

vendredi 11 avril 2025 โ€ข Duration 47:36

EPISODE 9 โ€” Tom Emrich: The Next Dimension

What if your next marketing edge wasnโ€™t a new channel, but a new dimension?

In this episode of Brands In Play, we sit down with Tom Emrich, one of the worldโ€™s most respected voices in augmented reality and spatial computing. Heโ€™s a journalist, investor, product leader and now the author of The Next Dimension, the definitive guide to using AR for business growth.

This isnโ€™t just a conversation about hype cycles or headsets. Itโ€™s a masterclass in how brands can build real value today using smartphone-based AR, while preparing for a wearable-first future.

Inside the episode:

Why Tom wrote The Next Dimension and how it became the first book to fuse immersive strategy with AI-powered chat and live AR demos

The marketing proof points: Dior, Avon, and other brands driving measurable ROI across try-ons, portals, and camera-based storytelling

Why Gen Zโ€™s AR behavior signals a deeper shift in how people want to engage with brands and what Gen Alpha and Beta mean for whatโ€™s next

The overlooked power of presence and how AR creates a level of brand attention traditional ads canโ€™t compete with

Why waiting for wearable mass adoption is a mistake and how to start building your spatial strategy now

Tom breaks down the hard data, the consumer behavior shifts, and the tech roadmaps that are shaping the next decade of marketing and gives a practical framework for brands to start playing smart in the immersive space.

๐Ÿ“˜ Get the book: https://thenextdimensionbook.com
Available everywhere you get your books: Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, Spotify & more.

Vote for Sawhorse at the Webby Awards:
Walmart Realm in the AI, Immersive & Games - Immersive General category: Official listing
Wicked RP: The Official Experience on Roblox in the Advertising, Media & PR - Game or Application category: Official listing
[BEETLEJUICE] Escape the Afterlife in the AI, Immersive & Games - Entertainment, Sports & Music category: Official listing

About the Podcast:
Brands In Play is where immersive marketing gets real. Hosted by Nic Hill (Sawhorse) and Albane Prioux (GEEIQ), we talk to the pioneers shaping brand experiences across Roblox, Fortnite, AR, UGC gaming, and more.

Subscribe, listen, and join the movement with new episodes every week.

๐Ÿ’ก Join the conversation โ†’ Use #BrandsInPlay and let us know what you think!

๐Ÿ”” Subscribe & Follow for More:
New episodes every week, donโ€™t miss out!
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Albane Priouxย  https://www.linkedin.com/in/albaneprioux/ย 

Produced by: Edward Regue https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-regue-%C2%A9-44b0421b2/ย 
Creative Direction: Javid Kazmi & Joe Jeter
Audio Engineering: Somrung Keo
Additional Editing: Christian-James Oshesky

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandsInPlay

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandsinplay/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Fk2t5Z78wtTGD7dtH8ZEk?si=6ef87999dbac4c04

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