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Trust is the ultimate currency in the relationship that all institutions — businesses and brands, governments, NGOs, media — build with their stakeholders. Trust enables an organization to operate, lead and thrive. Join The TrustMakers (A podcast from Edelman and Advertising Week), where listeners connect with global experts to learn what it takes to build trust in today’s society.
The Trustmakers
Cannes Lions 2026: Creator Eugene Healy on Why Every Brand Needs a Creator Mindset
Brand strategist and creator Eugene Healy joins Jo Burford, Head of Creators for EMEA at Edelman, to explore how brands can build trust in an era of fragmented attention. Recorded at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, they discuss insights from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Brand Growth in an Insular World, and look at why relevance now matters more than reach. Eugene also shares his thoughts on how creators have become trusted cultural intermediaries, and why brands must shift from controlling campaigns to orchestrating communities.
The Trustmakers
Cannes Lions 2026: The Daily's Michael Barbaro on Building Trust When Facts Are Under Fire
Michael Barbaro, journalist and host of The Daily, joins Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, to discuss trust in media at a time of growing insularity and audience fragmentation. Recorded at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the conversation explores how journalism can build trust through transparent storytelling, why local and personal relationships shape what people believe, and what media organizations and brands can learn from the rise of creator-driven content.
The Trustmakers
Rexona's Ben Curtis on What the FIFA World Cup Teaches Us About Connection
Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President of Rexona, joins Richard Edelman, President and CEO of Edelman, to explore how sports can serve as a powerful force for connection in an increasingly divided world. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, they discuss the role of global sporting events in bringing people together across differences, why brands have an opportunity to act as trust brokers, and how Rexona is building relevance through new media and community-based campaigns. Ben also shares his perspective on creator-driven marketing, and the growing influence of AI and earned media in building trust.
The Trustmakers
RE-AIR: McLaren Racing's Louise McEwen On Building a Fan-First Brand On and Off the Track
Louise McEwen, CMO of McLaren Racing, joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper at Cannes Lions to discuss how her brand builds emotional connection with fans, drives cultural relevance, and balances heritage with innovation. She reflects on the importance of instilling trust through inclusive experiences and a fan-first mindset, while always honoring the brand's racing legacy.
The Trustmakers
Dr. Shania Bhopa On How AI Is Changing Health Decisions
Dr. Shania Bhopa, health expert and creator, joins Sat Dayal, Managing Director of Technology at Edelman UK, to discuss how health information now moves through culture, community and technology as much as through formal healthcare systems. They explore why audiences trust creators, how AI is changing patient behavior, and why health literacy, human connection and critical thinking will be essential to the future of trusted health communication.

