56 min

Strategy Sessions Marketing Podcast with Jane Maher Strategy Sessions

    • Marketing

Jane Maher is the Head of Marketing for FREE NOW in Ireland, having joined the company in December 2021.

In this episode we discuss:


This history of free now and why it’s more than a ride hailing app
The challenge facing marketing in a competitive space
Brand v performance marketing
The roll of CSR for Free Now
How you balance global and local marketing
Dive into the marketing strategy process at Free Now
The pleasures and challenges of being number 1 in the market
Your take on the value of education

A Word From Our Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Learn Inbound. One of the best marketing conferences in Ireland returns to Dublin on Thursday 27 October 2022 after a Covid break. Learn Inbound is where marketers go to thrive and the team behind the event are putting together an amazing line up of speakers.

Already confirmed is Jono Alderson, Head of SEO for Yoast and he’ll be joined by some of the world’s best digital marketers. One piece of bad news… Andi will be hosting the event!

A limited number of super early bird tickets are available for €175 +VAT (reduced from €449) and include full access to all the talks, exhibition area, lunch, coffee & drinks and access to After Party.

What you need to know:


Single track conference
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Thursday 28 October, 9am-5pm
Super Early Bird tickets are €175 +VAT
Get your tickets here.

Now, back to the show…

Jane Maher

Jane is responsible for the development and execution of FREE NOW’s marketing strategy and campaigns across the Irish market. She also identifies key opportunities to grow the FREE NOW brand as the market leader in the multi-mobility space and implement best-in-class driver and passenger engagement initiatives.

As a member of FREE NOW’s senior leadership team, Jane will contribute to the strategic direction of the company and its ambitious goals concerning environmentally friendly transport, micro-mobility and driver-centricity.

Jane has over 10 years’ experience across multiple B2B and B2C functions. She is experienced in a diverse range of communication and marketing disciplines including digital, global marketing, business development and partnership management.

Before joining FREE NOW, Jane worked with premium spirits company William Grant & Sons for over 8 years fulfilling roles in the US & UKI in global brand management, commercial development & local marketing management.

Find Jane on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram 

Book Recommendations

Simon Sinek Start With Why

Andi Jarvis

Find me on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Jane Maher is the Head of Marketing for FREE NOW in Ireland, having joined the company in December 2021.

In this episode we discuss:


This history of free now and why it’s more than a ride hailing app
The challenge facing marketing in a competitive space
Brand v performance marketing
The roll of CSR for Free Now
How you balance global and local marketing
Dive into the marketing strategy process at Free Now
The pleasures and challenges of being number 1 in the market
Your take on the value of education

A Word From Our Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Learn Inbound. One of the best marketing conferences in Ireland returns to Dublin on Thursday 27 October 2022 after a Covid break. Learn Inbound is where marketers go to thrive and the team behind the event are putting together an amazing line up of speakers.

Already confirmed is Jono Alderson, Head of SEO for Yoast and he’ll be joined by some of the world’s best digital marketers. One piece of bad news… Andi will be hosting the event!

A limited number of super early bird tickets are available for €175 +VAT (reduced from €449) and include full access to all the talks, exhibition area, lunch, coffee & drinks and access to After Party.

What you need to know:


Single track conference
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Thursday 28 October, 9am-5pm
Super Early Bird tickets are €175 +VAT
Get your tickets here.

Now, back to the show…

Jane Maher

Jane is responsible for the development and execution of FREE NOW’s marketing strategy and campaigns across the Irish market. She also identifies key opportunities to grow the FREE NOW brand as the market leader in the multi-mobility space and implement best-in-class driver and passenger engagement initiatives.

As a member of FREE NOW’s senior leadership team, Jane will contribute to the strategic direction of the company and its ambitious goals concerning environmentally friendly transport, micro-mobility and driver-centricity.

Jane has over 10 years’ experience across multiple B2B and B2C functions. She is experienced in a diverse range of communication and marketing disciplines including digital, global marketing, business development and partnership management.

Before joining FREE NOW, Jane worked with premium spirits company William Grant & Sons for over 8 years fulfilling roles in the US & UKI in global brand management, commercial development & local marketing management.

Find Jane on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram 

Book Recommendations

Simon Sinek Start With Why

Andi Jarvis

Find me on Twitter or LinkedIn.

56 min