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Trust is the ultimate currency in the relationship that all institutions 鈥 businesses and brands, governments, NGOs, media 鈥 build with their stakeholders. Trust enables an organization to operate, lead and thrive. Join The TrustMakers (A podcast from 黑料社and Advertising Week), where listeners connect with global experts to learn what it takes to build trust in today鈥檚 society.

The Trustmakers
Dove's Marcela Melero on Building a Brand People Believe In
Marcela 鈥淢ele鈥 Melero, Chief Growth Officer of Dove Personal Care North America and Dove Masterbrand, joins Edelman鈥檚 Smita Reddy to explore the ways brands can stay relevant in the modern age. Mele discusses how Dove is shifting power from the brand to the people by widening the definition of beauty and adapting to societal shifts, such as the rise of AI. She reflects on her own career journey, the importance of taking risks, and how consistency and cultural relevance can drive lasting trust.
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Thomson Reuters Foundation's Antonio Zappulla on Threats Facing Journalists
Antonio Zappulla, CEO of the Thomson Reuters Foundation, joins Edelman鈥檚 Justin Blake to explore the urgent challenges facing independent journalism in today鈥檚 volatile information landscape. From the rise of autocracies to the flood of online misinformation and the rapid evolution of AI, Antonio discusses how media organizations can uphold integrity, adapt to disruption, and cut through the noise. 鈥淲e鈥檙e living in a post-truth society,鈥 he says, emphasizing the need for credibility in modern journalism.
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Oxford Professor Karthik Ramanna on 鈥楾he Age of Outrage鈥
Karthik Ramanna, Professor of Business & Public Policy at University of Oxford Blavatnik School of Government, sits down with Edelman鈥檚 Satyen Dayal to talk about his latest book, 鈥楾he Age of Outrage鈥, and how business leaders can build trust amid an era of global societal grievance. 鈥淵ou build trust by actually being able to do what you say you鈥檒l do,鈥 Karthik says.
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United Way's Angela Williams on the Power of Partnerships
Angela Williams, President and CEO of United Way Worldwide, joins Edelman鈥檚 Alex Heath for a conversation on how nonprofits can be successful in today鈥檚 environment and the power of partnerships. 鈥淭rust is key, partnership is currency,鈥 says Angela.
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Futurist Amy Webb on Why We Need to Stop Fearing the Future
Amy Webb, CEO of Future Today Strategy Group, sits down with Edelman鈥檚 Brooks Miller to talk about her work as a quantitative futurist, the biggest threats facing institutions today, and how businesses and brands can improve their strategic foresight. 鈥淲e all have agency鈥he future is not pre-determined and that is a good thing because it means we have the ability to shape it,鈥 Amy says.
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