Fresh Meet

Manifest

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  1. DEI at a Crossroads: How Brands Can Navigate the Backlash

    23/01/2025

    DEI at a Crossroads: How Brands Can Navigate the Backlash

    We dive into the evolving challenges of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in today’s polarized climate, shaped by the political shifts of Trump’s era. Host Julian Obubo and industry expert Keshia Hannam explore how brands can navigate backlash, reimagine inclusivity, and stay true to their values.

    1h 3m
  2. Brands in progress: Has Purpose served its purpose?

    05/12/2024

    Brands in progress: Has Purpose served its purpose?

    The flood of ‘purpose-led marketing’ has seen it lose its meaning, and businesses wade into issues beyond their remit - neglecting their real ethical responsibilities. So what now for purpose? Joining Manifest's Chief Design Officer, Martin Farrar-Smith are Copywriter & Author Nick Asbury whose latest book, The Road to Hell argues that purposeful business results in bad marketing; Gemma Ballinger, Managing Director of Studio Output who build brands and digital experiences full of character, difference and purpose; and from Manifest, we have Creative Director Daisy Phillips and Founder & CEO Alex Myers who believe purpose-led marketing is over and are on a mission to inspire an era of ‘progress-driven marketing’.

    1h 24m
  3. Real Talk: Getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations about diversity.

    06/08/2024

    Real Talk: Getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations about diversity.

    In this insightful episode of Fresh Meet, our Creative Director Rosanna Bhanji has grabbed two of Swedens most influential people when it comes to DE&I; Nicole Kavander and Muntaga Sowe. Together they slam the uncomfortable questions around diversity and inclusion on the table, and speak honestly and freely around the issues currently affecting so many people.

    52 min
  4. S3 E4 Snap, Crackle, Pop-Up: Crafting Human-First Brand Experiences

    10/06/2024

    S3 E4 Snap, Crackle, Pop-Up: Crafting Human-First Brand Experiences

    In this episode of Fresh Meet, our Creative Director Rosanna Bhanji sits down with Head Coach and Co-founder of the customer experience agency Slash.ten, Anton Granlund. Together they share an honest and real conversation around all things company culture, human-first experiences and how life outside of work affects your daily grind.

    38 min
  5. S3 E3 Artificial Imagination: What's next for AI?

    02/12/2023

    S3 E3 Artificial Imagination: What's next for AI?

    In our latest episode of Fresh Meet, our Founder and CEO Alex Myers sat down with entrepreneur, AI specialist and co-founder of Multiply, Rasmus Adler Wahlberg to chat about the highs, the lows and everything in between when it comes to artificial intelligence.

    38 min
  6. S3E2 Lost Talent: The impact of women leaving the creative industries.

    17/11/2023

    S3E2 Lost Talent: The impact of women leaving the creative industries.

    Ever wondered where all the women go in the PR, comms and creative industries?  In this episode of Fresh Meet we combine forces with PR Mums to have a conversation with the Rt Hon. Harriet Harman, politics’ most notable champion of women’s rights, hosted by Ali Maynard James of Manifest and Founding Mother of PR Mums.

    34 min
  7. S3 E1: Room for More: Black Women in Comms

    30/10/2023

    S3 E1: Room for More: Black Women in Comms

    In our latest episode marking UK Black History Month, our Chief of Staff, Kellie Smith sat down with Claire Quansah, CEO of Quansah Consulting to discuss how the comms industry can attract and keep Black female talent

    50 min
  8. Green is the New Black: Going Beyond Greenwashing

    03/08/2023

    Green is the New Black: Going Beyond Greenwashing

    In our latest episode, our host Isabel Thomson-Officer discusses the rising phenomenon of greenwashing with a guest panel including Angie Farrugia, Director of Comms from B Lab AUNZ, Jahdon Quinlan, Sustainability Leader at Stone & Wood Brewing Co and Josh Kirkman, CEO of Surfers For Climate We talk about what it is, how and why brands fall foul to it, how you can spot it, and why brands need to ensure their efforts are authentic and genuine.

    59 min
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Fresh Meet is a freewheeling podcast that provides a meeting of great minds around the freshest topics in communications, marketing, PR and social media. Subscribe and stay fresh.

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  • Creator
    Manifest
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Manifest
  • Show Website
    Fresh Meet