Welcome back to The Girls in Marketing Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the latest marketing news that’s got everyone talking - from the rise of AI dolls on LinkedIn (yep, that’s a thing) to the newest updates from Canva’s Create event. We’re also breaking down the Gen Z trends that brands really need to pay attention to including ethical branding, social media habits and travel inspiration. Along the way, we unpack Meta’s legal drama with the FTC, Instagram’s lockable posts experiment, Ben & Jerry’s unapologetic activism, Pepsi’s ongoing identity crisis, and why everyday marketers deserve more credit. It’s a packed episode full of branding insights, big ethical questions and a reminder that marketing is constantly evolving and Gen Z is leading the charge. Let’s get into it. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Major Marketing News 01:02 Canva Create Event Highlights 05:23 Meta's FTC Challenge and Its Implications 06:57 Instagram's Lockable Posts Experiment 10:06 Gen Z Travel Trends and Social Media Influence 16:06 Guess the Brand by Their Mission Statement 23:03 Personal Touch in Jewelry Branding 23:52 Ben & Jerry's Social Mission 24:38 Pepsi's Challenging Brand Identity 29:18 AI Doll Trend: Fun or Ethical Dilemma? 36:59 L'Oreal's 'Never Your Fault' Campaign 40:40 Celebrating Everyday Marketers 43:55 Podcast Wrap-Up