34 episodes

Welcome to Educated Conjecture – an Ipsos podcast that combines what the public thinks, with what the experts think. In each episode, Ipsos’ Mike Colledge and Sean Simpson and an informed guest will examine a current or emerging issue. They discuss what is happening today, think ahead about the future impact (both good and bad) and reflect on what steps might need to be taken to generate a better outcome for tomorrow.

Educated Conjecture: An Ipsos Podcast Educated Conjecture

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Welcome to Educated Conjecture – an Ipsos podcast that combines what the public thinks, with what the experts think. In each episode, Ipsos’ Mike Colledge and Sean Simpson and an informed guest will examine a current or emerging issue. They discuss what is happening today, think ahead about the future impact (both good and bad) and reflect on what steps might need to be taken to generate a better outcome for tomorrow.

    Episode 34: Erin Cohen, Director of Consumer Insights at Tim Hortons

    Episode 34: Erin Cohen, Director of Consumer Insights at Tim Hortons

    What's driving menu innovation for quick service restaurants in the face of broader health and post COVID trends?

    In this episode, Erin Cohen, Director of Consumer Insights at Tim Hortons, joins Mike, Sean, and guest host Jaclyn Chiarello, from Ipsos's Innovation group, talk about how data from both customers and broader trends is influencing Tim Hortons evolving offer to Canadians.

    Warning, this episode may make you very hungry.

    • 28 min
    Episode 33: Sanyam Sethi, Vice President, Public Affairs Ipsos Canada

    Episode 33: Sanyam Sethi, Vice President, Public Affairs Ipsos Canada

    In this episode, host Mike and Sean are joined by their Public Affairs colleague Sanyam Sethi to drill down into the Canadian data from the recent Global Trends study. Together they explore the data that shows how the country is changing and how Canadians feel about the impact of constant disruption and evolving technology as well as issues affected the most by the "say-do" and "believe-true" gaps.



    Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

    • 38 min
    Episode 32: Nick Chiarelli, Engagement Manager for Ipsos’ Global Trends and Foresight Group

    Episode 32: Nick Chiarelli, Engagement Manager for Ipsos’ Global Trends and Foresight Group

    In this episode, Nick Chiarelli, Engagement Manager for Ipsos’ Global Trends and Foresight group, joins Mike to discuss what’s changed (and what hasn’t) in trends and attitudes around the world as measured by Ipsos’ annual Global Trends study.



    Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

    • 34 min
    Episode 31: The 12 Stats Of Christmas

    Episode 31: The 12 Stats Of Christmas

    In this last episode of 2022, Mike and Sean are joined by Gregory Jack, VP of Public Affairs with Ipsos, to discuss 12 stats which helped to describe what was happening in Canada over the course of the last year. 

    Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

    Thank you for your support over the last year, and have a safe and happy holiday season!

    • 35 min
    Episode 30: Milorad Ajder, Global Service Line Leader for Corporate Reputation at Ipsos

    Episode 30: Milorad Ajder, Global Service Line Leader for Corporate Reputation at Ipsos

    In this episode, Milorad Ajder, Global Service Line Leader for Corporate Reputation at Ipsos, joins Mike and Sean to talk about all things reputation - how it’s defined, what companies can do to develop reputational breathing space, the impact of trust, and the foundational effect of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities.  

    Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

    • 45 min
    Episode 29: Sébastien Dallaire Talks About The 2022 Provincial Election In Québec

    Episode 29: Sébastien Dallaire Talks About The 2022 Provincial Election In Québec

    Heading into the final week of Quebec’s election campaign, in this episode, Sébastien Dallaire, SVP/ Directeur-général for Ipsos in Québec joins Sean and Mike to discuss how the upcoming election will play out. Topics of discussion include the key political parties and players, who is leading and who is lagging, as well as the issues shaping public conversation.

    Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

    • 46 min

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