The Brand Activism Podcast

This podcast explores the role of brands as a force for positive change in a world of climate crisis, careless consumerism and growing social inequality. Podcast host Christian Budtz speaks to brand innovators and thought-leaders who are at the forefront shaping new ideas, behaviours and business models for a sustainable future.

The Brand Activism Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Christian Budtz, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Christian Budtz hosts The Brand Activism Podcast, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Saving Lives at the Intersection of Sports and Fashion

  Oct 24, 202552 minS3

  <p>Suzanne McKenzie is a creative entrepreneur and changemaker. After a life-changing event — tragically losing her husband to sudden cardiac arrest on the soccer field — Suzanne created a youth soccer foundation in his honor, using the power of sports to teach urban youth about health. To support her non-profit foundation, she founded ABLE MADE — a fashion brand for original off-pitch soccer style. Suzanne shares her personal insight into leading with positivity and collaboration at the intersection of sports and fashion, non-profit and for-profit, design and social impact.</p><p>Host: Christian Budtz</p>

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  Are You A Solutionist?

  Jun 30, 202441 minS3

  <p>Solitaire Townsend, 'Ethical Entrepreneur of the Year' in the UK and award-winning author of 'The Solutionists', shares her infectious enthusiasm and insight into how we can all be part of the solutions that will help save the planet. Solitaire also talks about the urgent need for more joy, fun and desirable stories to inspire sustainable human behavior change.    <br/>Host: Christian Budtz</p><p><b>Short cuts: <br/></b>5:15  What's a Solutionist?<br/>9:30  The making of Love Bug, an insect-based cat food brand<br/>18:00  How Netflix "Game Changers" changed the story of vegan <br/>20:50  Brand lessons from Who Gives A Crap <...

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  Can Vodka Help Curb the Climate Crisis?

  Jun 30, 202341 minS2

  <p>Suvi Reinikkala, Marketing Director, led the global launch of Koskenkorva Vodka 'Climate Action' - the World's first vodka made entirely with regeneratively farmed barley. Suvi shares the fascinating story of how a small Finnish village is fighting the climate crisis by making vodka. </p><p><br/></p><p>Host: Christian Budtz</p><p><br/></p><p>Short cuts: </p><p>04:15  The cultural connection between Finland and vodka</p><p>06:00  The story of Koskenkorva Vodka</p><p>12:00  The 'Drink Sustainably' brand platform </p><p>17:30  Unpacking the impact of regenerative farming </p><p>21:30  How to make sustainability entertaining</p><p>24:30  From brand idea...

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  Episode #2

  GANNI's Quest to Change Fashion for the Better

  Apr 16, 202343 minS2

  <p>Lauren Bartley, Sustainability and CSR Director at the Danish B Corp fashion brand GANNI, shares her insights into how being scrappy can make a smaller brand punch above its weight in the quest to change a global industry for the better. Lauren also discusses transparency, circularity and the power of fashion to change culture. <br/><br/>Host: Christian Budtz  <br/><br/>Short cuts:  <br/>02:25  Lauren's journey in fashion <br/>08:30  The state of the fashion industry <br/>15:00  How GANNI is working with circularity<br/>18:30  The dialogue with the GANNI community <br/>24:00  Lauren's take on sustainable consumption <br/>27:30  GANNI's new strategy<br/>30:00  Fr...

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  How Doconomy is Rewiring Capitalism for Low Carbon Consumption

  Dec 3, 202241 minS2

  Johan Pihl, Co-founder of Doconomy, shares the inspiring story behind the Swedish climate tech, which was named one of The World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022 by Fast Company. Johan talks about creativity, the deep urge to change the world and why testing ideas that aren't allowed is critical to tackle the climate crisis. <br/><br/>Host: Christian Budtz<br/><br/><p><br/>Short cuts:<br/>02:30  Johan's view on creativity, advertising and innovation<br/>06:45  The story of how Doconomy started <br/>12:00  Johan explains the award-winning tool "The 2030 Calculator" <br/>17:25  The big idea behind the DO Black project with MasterCard <br/>22:00  How Doconomy...

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