Best Ben Sutherland Podcasts (2025)

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Marketing the world’s most successful video games from Call of Duty to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater - Tyler Bahl, Activision 43:22

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In partnership with NBCUniversal, we sit down with Tyler Bahl, CMO of Activision, to explore what it takes to market some of the world’s most successful games, from Call of Duty to Tony Hawk Pro Skater. Tyler shares insights on launching blockbuster titles, the evolving gaming landscape in 2025, and how livestreaming, esports, and AI are transformi…

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How Strm for Artists Is Revolutionizing Artist Success in 2025 With Fernando Gabriel From Strm 43:55

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How Strm for Artists Is Revolutionizing Artist Success in 2025 With Fernando Gabriel From Strm Unlock the future of music industry innovation with Strm. In this episode, Brazilian engineer, artist, and tech entrepreneur Fernando Gabriel reveals how his platform Strm is revolutionizing artist success through digital distribution, AI-driven career as…

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Design With Intent: A Conversation with Architects, Seear-Budd Ross 55:42

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Send us a text The seemingly effortless elegance of minimalist architecture masks the extraordinary attention to detail required to achieve it. Tom Seear-Budd and James Ross, founders of Wellington-based Seear-Budd Ross Architects, pull back the curtain on this process, revealing the meticulous thought behind their refined residential designs. Havi…

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Marketing secret sauce with Kraft Heinz CMO Todd Kaplan 30:45

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In this episode, produced in partnership with NBCUniversal, we sit down with Todd Kaplan, CMO of Kraft Heinz, to uncover the marketing “secret sauce” behind some of the world’s most iconic brands. Todd shares lessons from driving 21 quarters of growth at Pepsi, why simplicity beats complexity in marketing, and how he’s bringing an entrepreneurial s…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Chartmetric: How Data Is Creating Music Superstars! Andreas Katsambas from Charmetric 36:06

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Unlocking the Secrets of Chartmetric: How Data Is Creating Music Superstars! Step into the world of music analytics with Chartmetric’s Andreas Katsambas! Discover how Chartmetric became the gold standard for music data, revolutionizing artist discovery, A&R, and global music trends. We discuss how social media engagement, streaming metrics, and eme…

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How to grow a high functioning team 56:37

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Naomi Walkland, CMO of Motorway Building a team that delivers on targets and feels good to lead? That’s the kind of marketing leadership we’re all trying to nail.In this warm, wise and grounded session, Naomi Walkland , CMO at Motorway and former VP at Bumble , shared what she’s learned from growing global teams, scaling through IPOs, and holding o…

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How Guinness became No.1, the power of sporting partnerships & the “Diageo way” to build brands - Grainne Wafer 35:00

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In partnership with NBCUniversal, we sit down with Grainne Wafer, Global Category Director (Beer, Vodka, Liqueurs) at Diageo, to explore how one of the world’s biggest drinks companies drives growth and builds iconic brands. Grainne shares the trends shaping the beverage industry, the transformation of Baileys, and how Diageo manages a portfolio of…

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How to grow on email in 2025 - DotDigital 58:32

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Email’s Not Dead, But It’s Definitely Had a Glow-Up A TMM recap of “The School of Email Marketing” with Lauren and Frank from Dotdigital This wasn’t about the perfect subject line formula or how many emojis are too many. Instead, Lauren and Frank gave us the real stuff. The kind of strategic, CRM-level thinking that helps marketing teams stop sendi…

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Growing your productivity using AI - Nick Crawford 58:27

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Marketing is a balancing act of creativity, data, and time. In a recent TMM webinar, Nick shared how AI isn’t here to take our jobs, but to give us back the time and brain space we need to focus on the things that matter, ideas, strategy, and creativity. Thanks to Our Sponsors Huge thanks to Frontify who helped make this possible. Also, big love to…

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How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor - Steven Gizicki [La La Land, A Complete Unknown] 35:52

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How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor Unlock the world of music supervision with Grammy and Emmy-winning music supervisor Steven Gizicki! In this episode, Steven shares the biggest shifts in sync licensing, the realities of a career as a music supervisor, and how global streaming is reshaping opportunities fo…

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Why advertising is broken & how to fix it - Tom Goodwin 38:20

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To celebrate 200 episodes, Tom Goodwin is back on Uncensored CMO. He's got a pretty strong opinion on the state of advertising. It's broken, and we need to fix it. Tom lays out where he thinks it's all gone wrong for the industry and what we can do about it. As uncensored as ever, Tom brings an entertaining and fresh perspective on marketing. Strap…

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e.l.f’s $1Bn Rhode deal, 25 quarters of growth & the ‘So Many Dicks’ campaign - Kory Marchisotto 39:12

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In partnership with NBCUniversal, we sit down with Kory Marchisotto, CMO of e.l.f. Beauty, to unpack a 25 quarters of consecutive growth. From their bold “So Many Dicks” campaign to the $1B Rhode deal with Hailey Bieber, Kory shares how e.l.f. built a culture that fuels growth. We also dive into the power of creators and celebrities in beauty, part…

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How Trailer Music Is Chosen: Secrets from Music Supervisor Mike Jones 38:21

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How Trailer Music Is Chosen: Secrets from Music Supervisor Mike Jones Discover the latest trends in music supervision with top industry insider Mike Jones from Extreme Music! In this episode, we explore the dynamic shifts shaping music for trailers, film, TV, and video games. Mike shares the secrets behind dramatic trailerizations, picking the perf…

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Hydroforming the Future: Gerard Dombroski's Exhibition, Inflation 48:22

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Send us a text What happens when steel becomes soft? When industrial materials take on organic forms? In Gerard Dombrowski's debut solo exhibition "Inflation" at Season Aotearoa Gallery, steel transforms into something unexpectedly fluid and inviting. We turn the microphone on our own Gerard Dombrowski as he shares the journey behind creating "Infl…

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Why AI will be a creative game changer - Simon Morris, Adobe 31:58

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Simon Morris is Adobe’s VP of International Marketing, joins us to share how Adobe is empowering creativity at scale. We discuss the impact of AI on marketing, why creativity will always need human skills, and how Adobe partners with brands like Real Madrid to build iconic campaigns. Simon also shares what makes a great marketing leader today, how …

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How to build a brand on TikTok - Sofia Hernandez 33:59

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In collaboration with TikTok, System1 have launched a new research paper called "The Long and the Short Form of It", explaining how brands can navigate and excel in this of this new world of short form content. In this episode I catch up with TikTok's Head of Business Marketing and Partnerships to discuss the research and help brands succeed on the…

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How this creator grew to over 100,000 followers on LinkedIn - Rachael Higgins 55:37

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We hear so much advice from folks these days about how to grow on social media, but a lot of it isn't grounded in a reality for people trying to build something from scratch.This session is different.A practical story from someone who has done it themselves recently. Rachael, the Founder and Company Director of Because of Marketing, a global digita…

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From CMO to CEO - advice from The Marketing Academy founder Sherilyn Shackell 59:52

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After 20 unhappy years as a headhunter, it took a near death experience for Sherilyn Shackell to launch The Marketing Academy, a non-profit organisation developing leadership talent in marketing. Launched in 2010, The Marketing Academy now helps marketers become CMOs and CMOs become CEOs. This episode, we focus on exactly how CMOs can get a seat at…

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How to grow a marketing freelancer / consultancy business in 2025 - Mel Barfield & Ben McKinney 57:35

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Today, we spoke to Mel Barfield and Ben McKinney (Indie Business Club podcast and Copy Or Die copywriting agency) on how to stand out and grow your business as a freelancer or contractor. Whether you're already solo or pondering a career change, this session will be packed with tips and advice. We'll cover:- how to get started and stand out- pitfal…

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Why Music Journalism Will Never Be The Same! Music Journalist Mark Sutherland [The Money Trench, Music Business Worldwide] 44:03

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Why Music Journalism Will Never Be The Same! In this episode, we go inside the rapidly changing world of music journalism with veteran journalist Mark Sutherland. Hear how the rise of digital media, AI, and the live music boom are shifting the power dynamics in the music industry. Mark shares firsthand insights on the collapse of traditional gateke…

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SEO Isn’t Dead, But It’s Definitely Different - Tim Soulo and Chima Mmeje 59:45

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Traditional search is dead!" - wellllll we don't agree with that, but we do know the opportunities in search have changed dramatically since generative-AI has come into play. In this webinar we'll cover: how SEO is changing and what you need to do about it actionable tips to get you started quickly on SEO in a AI search world and as always, we'll h…

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Live episode: Prof G vs Kory Marchisotto vs Rory Sutherland, a debate on brand, risk & the future of the CMO 39:42

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In a bonus live episode from Cannes, Professor Scott Galloway joins renowned CMO Kory Marchisotto (e.l.f. Beauty) and advertising legend Rory Sutherland to discuss three big topics: Is brand dead? Are we too risk-averse? And what is the future of the CMO? Timestamps 00:00 - Start 00:26 - Is the era of brand dead? 13:54 - Do we need to make better a…

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Startup masterclass - how Seedlip went from idea to Diageo exit in 3.5 years - Ben Branson 1:02:43

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Ben Branson is the founder of Seedlip, a non-alcoholic spirit brand he started in 2015, and sold 3 years later to Diageo. Jon speaks to Ben about the origins of the brand, how the grew so fast, what makes Ben such an impressive marketer (despite him not liking marketing) and how a brand goes from 0 to exit in such a short space of time. We also tal…

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How Do You REALLY Break Into Music Publishing? With Kim Frankiewicz from Concord Music Publishing 30:48

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How Do You REALLY Break Into Music Publishing? Dive into the ever-evolving world of music publishing with Kim Frankiewicz, Global Head of Creative at Concord Music Publishing, in this episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Kim brings insight on streaming royalties, the rise of female leadership, why work ethic matters, and what publi…

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Special episode: Simon Morris - VP, International Marketing, Adobe 40:17

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What does it take to keep one of the world’s most iconic creative brands relevant, human, and globally resonant — 40 years on? In this episode, we sit down with Simon Morris, VP of International Marketing at Adobe, to explore how Adobe blends creativity, technology, and purpose in its brand strategy. From sponsoring the Women’s FA Cup to navigating…

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Form and Function: Exploring Programme in Design 52:34

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Send us a text Ever wondered what architects mean when they talk about "programme"? In our latest deep dive, we crack open this fundamental concept that shapes everything from the tiniest apartments to sprawling civic buildings. This episode begins with a seemingly simple question: what exactly is program in architecture? We explore how program ope…

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Brand isn't dead, the 95:5 rule & why AI is B2B's most powerful painkiller - Jon Lombardo and Peter Weinberg 1:03:18

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The B2B boys Jon Lombardo and Peter Weinberg return to the podcast for a third time, this time wearing their new distinctive assets. They go hard on Professor Scott Galloway, disagreeing with his "brand is dead" statement, suggesting that not only is brand not dead, it's alive, thriving and you need it for your brand to survive. They also give us a…

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Inside WOWhouse! With Alex Dauley, Durgesh Sinh, Abby Fox, Clèmence Pirajean and James Lees 30:28

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In this special episode, we take you inside WOWhouse! WOWhouse! is a pop-up showhouse at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour open for the month of June into early July and featuring 22 rooms and outdoor spaces, each one created by a different interior design studio. What makes WOWHouse! 2025 so interesting is the role that technology is playing in…

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What Does a Music Supervisor REALLY Do? Jennifer Smith Exposes the Myths of Sync Placement! 40:15

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What Does a Music Supervisor REALLY Do? Jennifer Smith Exposes the Myths of Sync Placement! Discover what it really takes to succeed in the world of music supervision in our latest episode, of the 'MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast'. Acclaimed music supervisor Jennifer Smith (Why Women Kill, Black Barbie, Dancing with the Stars) shares invaluab…

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Typeform's Senior Director of Brand on building great brands - Kevin Branscum 44:44

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In this episode, we chat with Kevin Branscum, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Typeform. We dive into Kevin’s career journey — from studying Mandarin to marketing fashion and eventually moving into B2B SaaS. Kevin shares how curiosity and a sense of fun drive his work, and how he balances bold creativity with data-driven decisions. We also exp…

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Airbnb on their big new innovation, in-housing creativity and brand led communication - Hiroki Asai 37:14

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I speak to Airbnb's CMO, Hiroki Asai, fresh off their 2025 Summer Release, where they announced their brand new "Services" and "Experiences" addition to the platform. This now positions Airbnb as the perfect alternative to a hotel when travelling. Hiroki touches on how they have launched this massive new innovation, why they do all their creative w…

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A&R Executive Dave Wallace Reveals Strategies for Global Music Success 35:47

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A&R Executive Dave Wallace Reveals Strategies for Global Music Success In this captivating episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, discover what it really takes to go from local success to global recognition. Dave Wallace—A&R, manager, label exec, and music industry mentor—pulls back the curtain on artist growth, navigating the US mar…

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How to grow a marketing agency in 2025 - Stephen Kenwright 57:23

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In this episode, we’re joined by Stephen Kenwright — co-founder of Rise at Seven and now a consultant and non-exec to agencies across the UK. Stephen shares lessons from a career spent building, scaling, and exiting agencies. We cover: The biggest challenges facing agencies today — and whether it’s the model or the moment How to build an inbound en…

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Lessons From The Life Of An Integrator With Ben Pratt And Stuart Lillis 36:26

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Everyone’s journey in the smart home industry is a winding path of triumphs, detours, and the occasional spectacular failure. These moments often hold the most valuable insights. In this candid discussion, we unpack the real, raw lessons that only experience can teach with the help of Ben Pratt from White Onyx Automation and Stuart Lillis from Limi…

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Feel Good, Look Good: Performance vs Aesthetics in Architecture 1:04:51

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Send us a text What happens when award-winning architects and builders challenge the notion that sustainable, high-performance buildings must sacrifice aesthetics? This thought-provoking conversation brings together Passive House experts who are transforming New Zealand's built environment through buildings that are both beautiful and functional. A…

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How to get to better ideas — Pieter-Paul and Matt from Better Briefs 1:00:38

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Evaluating ideas is one of the most exciting aspects of being a marketer, but also one of the trickiest.Subjective opinions, a lack of evaluation tools, and poor sign-off processes often get in the way of great ideas getting signed off. In this session, Pieter-Paul and Matt will unpack the common pitfalls of idea evaluation and share what’s really …

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The future of X: winning back advertisers, breaking the news & building the world’s most powerful AI 51:06

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Since Elon Musk acquired X (formerly Twitter) in 2022, the platform has undergone dramatic changes; slashing headcount, losing major advertisers, and redefining its identity. Now, under CEO Linda Yaccarino and marketing lead Angela Zepeda (formerly of Hyundai), X is staging a comeback. Angela joins Jon to discuss her leap from automotive to tech, r…

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How to Get Your Song in a Movie Trailer: Music Supervisor Secrets REVEALED! Travis Drum Ignition Music 32:29

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How to Get Your Song in a Movie Trailer: Music Supervisor Secrets REVEALED! In this episode, How to Get Your Song in a Movie Trailer: Music Supervisor Secrets REVEALED! Unlock the world of trailer music supervision with independent music supervisor Travis Drum from Ignition Creative! In this episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we …

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Mars Brand Building Masterclass with Rankin Carroll 53:20

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Rankin Carroll is the Chief Brand Officer at Mars, having joined the company in 2002. Mars is responsible for some of the most well-known advertising in the world, for brands including M&M’s, Twix, Snickers, Skittles, and more. Jon speaks to Rankin about long-term brand building vs. performance marketing, how to get the most out of agencies, and wh…

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Top Music Attorney Ben McLane REVEALS the Biggest Contract Mistakes Artists Make 32:03

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Top Music Attorney Ben McLane REVEALS the Biggest Contract Mistakes Artists Make In this episode, Top Music Attorney Ben McLane REVEALS the Biggest Contract Mistakes Artists Make, Renowned top music attorney Ben Mclane joins us to break down how record deals have evolved, new strategies in music distribution, and what every emerging artist must kno…

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Guest Podcast: How Ginsters made us all 'Taste the Effort' - The Chutes Podcast 26:27

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🪂 Welcome to The Chutes 🪂 The marketing awards for brands and agencies of all shapes and sizes where, uniquely, the work that works, is the work that wins. Today we’re proud to announce the second winner of The Chutes is Ginsters with ‘Taste The Effort’. Congratulations to everyone involved, including the agency partners Truth, Kantar & TBWA. To he…

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Outside Influence: Has the Architectural Pilgrimage Changed? 1:02:52

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Send us a text What happens when architecture becomes more accessible through images than through physical experience? This question forms the backbone of our conversation with Nina Boyd, a New Zealand architect currently working in Paris. The traditional architectural pilgrimage—traveling to see important buildings firsthand—has fundamentally chan…

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Chaos, Creativity & Courage - how Tubi took on the streaming giants - Nicole Parlapiano 1:08:57

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Nicole Parlapiano is the CMO of Tubi, an ad-supported streaming platform taking on the subscription giants. Nicole has previously had her own dating startup acquired by Match Group, before working in private equity, famously being Head of Marketing at WeWork during their crash and most recently VP Marketing for Tinder. Nicole is one of the most ent…

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The Art of Letting Go: Joe Zook’s GAME-CHANGING Advice for Musicians With Producer, Mixer Joe Zook [U2 & OneRepublic] 1:12:37

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In this episode, 'The Art of Letting Go: Joe Zook’s GAME-CHANGING Advice for Musicians', dives deep with acclaimed mixing engineer and producer Joe Zook, revealing his journey from tribute bands in Boulder to mixing hits for artists like OneRepublic and U2. Discover how technology, creativity, and authenticity fuel Joe’s approach to music productio…

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Guest Podcast: How 'Well Earned' earned 'The Woodsman' new energy - The Chutes 38:19

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🪂 Welcome to The Chutes 🪂 The marketing awards for brands and agencies of all shapes and sizes where, uniquely, the work that works, is the work that wins. It’s time to announce the inaugural winner of The Chutes awards which goes to… The Woodsman Whisky & Mr President for ‘Well Earned’. And now, for an acceptance speech that’s a bit more acceptabl…

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How to measure and track brand marketing - Dan Fleming, Tracksuit 58:00

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Brand marketing can feel like a leap of faith – especially when your CEO wants numbers, your budget’s tight, and you're juggling 15 other things. This session is for every marketer who's ever struggled to prove that brand work is more than just vibes. Tracksuit's country lead Dan Fleming will help you with:- Practical KPIs for brand – What to measu…

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How not to be boring in B2B, AI agents and lessons from F1 - Colin Fleming 41:07

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Colin Fleming is a returning guest, and the CMO of ServiceNow, a B2B company ripping up the B2B marketing playbook. It’s not the first time Colin has done this, having previously spent 13 years at Salesforce turning them into a brand to be reckoned with. In this episode I talk to Colin about their new brand campaign with Idris Elba, what the future…

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How Top Booking Agents REALLY Spot Breakout Artists – Secrets from Ben Hogan - United Talent Agency 1:08:21

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In this episode entitled, How Top Booking Agents REALLY Spot Breakout Artists, we sit down with veteran United Talent Agency UTA music agent Ben Hogan to uncover the crucial role of live music in building a successful artist career. Ben shares his journey from raver to music promoter, reveals why live performance can outlast streaming success, and …

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Where Craft Meets Design: Exploring Material Understanding with Raimana Jones 58:23

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Send us a text The conversation with Raimana Jones from Atelier Jones Design delves deep into the heart of what makes good design truly exceptional—craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from architectural legends like Alvar Aalto and Walter Gropius, we explore how the most revered designers extended their vision beyond buildings to encompass furniture…

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Scott Galloway vs Rory Sutherland - is the era of brand over? 44:15

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In a world first, Scott Galloway and Rory Sutherland go head to head to talk about some of the biggest topics in marketing. They lock horns on Scott's controversial statement "the era of brand is dead" and why most successful companies don't advertise. You'll also hear the two disagreeing on the Jaguar rebrand, at which point Scott may or may not h…