Jackie Cuyvers meets with Cara Buscaglia, who leads strategy and innovation at Talkwalker (now part of Hootsuite), about how social intelligence is evolving in the age of AI. From her early career in PR to shaping global insight strategies, Cara reflects on what “speed” really means today, the push to democratise social listening, and why connecting social data with business metrics is the next frontier.

Jackie Cuyvers sits down with Leila Akhavan, Senior Strategist at Tubular Labs, to reflect on her journey into social video intelligence – from her early days at the Ellen DeGeneres Show’s digital network to working closely with brands and platforms today. They talk about how social video data helps surface cultural shifts, shape partnerships and guide decisions, as well as the growing role of AI and why curiosity and storytelling still matter.

In this episode, Ishbel Macleod, Head of Research and Insights at We Are Hydrogen, shares how her curiosity led her from journalism into social intelligence. She discusses using AI to analyse large datasets, streamline tagging and uncover hidden insights – while keeping human interpretation at the core. Ishbel explains how her team turns social data into action, why authenticity and real voices build trust online and how brands can move from trendspotting to meaningful storytelling. She also reflects on the future of social listening, the rise of new platforms and offers practical advice for anyone looking to start a career in insights.