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Celebrity MVNOs are interesting, but do they help telco sales?

Celebrity MVNOs are interesting, but do they help telco sales?

Guest: Nataly Kelly, CMO of Zappi

Light Reading Podcasts · Phil Harvey

August 27, 202539m 22s

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Show Notes

In this episode:

  • Some background on Zappi and how it provides brands like PepsiCo, McDonald's and Heineken with consumer data and insights to help fuel their advertising (01:00)
  • A review of the celebrity MVNO sector and some other product areas endorsed or owned by celebrities (3:30)
  • Celebrity-focused ads are distinctive, but they don't necessarily provide a near-term sales bump (7:45)
  • How and why the effectiveness of celebrity advertising varies by age group (21:40)
  • Brand recall also differs among age groups (27:30)
  • How Trump Mobile and its golden T1 phone might resonate in the market (30:00)
  • Other ways celebrity MVNOs may try to stand out in the market (35:40)

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