Qual-at-scale is redefining how we approach open-ended research, with AI-driven methodologies turning individual responses into scalable insight. In this episode, Jasmina is joined by AJ Giovannetti, Senior VP of Theatrical Strategy, to unpack how NRG is using AI moderation and emerging platforms to engage hundreds of consumers all at once, uncovering meaningful patterns at speed. The pair assess what today’s tools can deliver and where qual-at-scale creates real value. They also look at what this shift means for the future of research, highlighting the core importance of combining AI with human interpretation.

Small to medium-sized business (SMB) marketers are chasing reach when the data shows precision drives growth. In this live episode, recorded at SXSW 2026, Jasmina is joined by Vita Molis, Head of B2B Institute Editorial at LinkedIn, to unpack what’s really working for small businesses today and why the conventional B2B marketing playbook may be working against them. Drawing on new research from NRG and LinkedIn, they explore how SMBs are approaching AI adoption, prioritizing high-quality audiences over scale, and using thought leadership to build trust and drive results.

A year after Netflix’s Adolescence sparked intense debate about masculinity and the pressures shaping young men today, where has the conversation gone since? In this episode, Jasmina is joined by Holly Hewlett, VP of Content Development and Marketing Strategy at NRG, and Fergus Navaratnam-Blair, VP on NRG’s Trends and Futures team. The trio come together for a conversation about how masculinity is being portrayed, debated, and redefined across media and culture. Drawing on insights from NRG’s Hero Complex research report, they explore what continues to resonate in stories about men and boys, how the industry has responded over the past year, and why the conversation is beginning to move beyond diagnosing the problem toward a more constructive view of what male representation could look like next.

Want to explore some of the research mentioned in this conversation and more? Learn more via the links below.

• Hero Complex
• From Bond to Beckham
• Mirror on Masculinities