EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 15 MIN
Rob Thomas - Marketing Master and Global Head of Digital at Zuru
from Marketing Masters - The Art and Science of Modern Marketing with Host Zania Guy · host Zania Guy
16 Brands. 81 Countries. No TV Ads. How ZURU Does Marketing Differently - with Rob ThomasHow do you launch 16 brands in 81 countries in just 12 months - all without a single TV ad in the US?In this special episode of Marketing Masters, recorded live at the #OnSocial25 event by the Marketing Association NZ, Zania Guy chats with Rob Thomas, Global Head of Digital at ZURU. He lifts the lid on what it takes to build billion-dollar brands from scratch - fast.From testing in New Zealand to scaling globally, Rob shares ZURU’s digital-first, content-led approach to brand building. He unpacks how they use creators, test-and-learn tactics, and smart strategy to win in market after market - and why staying scrappy is still in their DNA.You’ll learn:Why over 90% of ZURU’s marketing is digitalHow they test in NZ before going globalThe story behind "Granny XSHOT content” that went viral with 200M+ viewsWhat marketers can learn about speed, agility and thinking bigThis one’s a must-listen for anyone working in brand, digital, strategy or content.🎧 Follow the show and leave a review if you enjoyed it.More episodes at: zaniaguy.com/podcast-marketing-masters#MarketingMasters #ZURU #RobThomas #DigitalMarketing #BrandBuilding #GoToMarket #OnSocial25
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16 Brands. 81 Countries. No TV Ads. How ZURU Does Marketing Differently - with Rob ThomasHow do you launch 16 brands in 81 countries in just 12 months - all without a single TV ad in the US?In this special episode of Marketing Masters, recorded live at the #OnSocial25 event by the Marketing Association NZ, Zania Guy chats with Rob Thomas, Global Head of Digital at ZURU. He lifts the lid on what it takes to build billion-dollar brands from scratch - fast.From testing in New Zealand to scaling globally, Rob shares ZURU’s digital-first, content-led approach to brand building. He unpacks how they use creators, test-and-learn tactics, and smart strategy to win in market after market - and why staying scrappy is still in their DNA.You’ll learn:Why over 90% of ZURU’s marketing is digitalHow they test in NZ before going globalThe story behind "Granny XSHOT content” that went viral with 200M+ viewsWhat marketers can learn about speed, agility and thinking bigThis one’s a must-listen for anyone working in brand, digital, strategy or content.🎧 Follow the show and leave a review if you enjoyed it.More episodes at: zaniaguy.com/podcast-marketing-masters#MarketingMasters #ZURU #RobThomas #DigitalMarketing #BrandBuilding #GoToMarket #OnSocial25
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Rob Thomas - Marketing Master and Global Head of Digital at Zuru
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