Mintel Little Conversation

Little Conversation brings you fresh ideas and new perspectives on how consumers eat, drink, shop, groom and think. From the rise of veganism to the future of social media and the urgency of sustainability in beauty, Mintel experts discuss key topics affecting today’s consumers in a fun, entertaining and informal way.

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Episodes (177)

May 19th Balancing mission, scale and risk: Interview with Brian Jones, President, Merrick Bank
May 8th Four predictions, one direction: Beauty’s strategic shift in 2026
Apr 9th Leading a Brand Through Change: Interview with Melissa Stevens, CMO of Fifth Third Bank

Mintel Little Conversation

May 19, 2026
34½ minutes
46 MB

In this episode, host Andrew Davidson speaks with Brian Jones, President of Merrick Bank, about how to grow a business while staying true to its mission. Brian shares his career journey, with over three decades of experience at the intersection of law and banking. The conversation looks at how the bank's sub-prime customers are navigating economic and geopolitical uncertainty, and what that means for financial services today. They also discuss key moments in the bank’s growth, including acquisitions and rebrands, and how Merrick is thinking about its future. Brian also offers his perspective on wh...

Mintel Little Conversation

Balancing mission, scale and risk: Interview with Brian Jones, President, Merrick Bank

Mintel Little Conversation

00:00 -33:30