Love, Hate, Create

Amar Chohan & Charlotte Williams
Love, Hate, Create

A podcast about the world of modern advertising and the talent defining it. The advertising industry is big and complex, and so are its challenges. The pandemic has seen a fundamental shift in the way people work and collaborate - some have thrived and others have left the industry altogether. Whilst the ”great resignation” may be overstated, the ”great reshuffle” certainly resonates with many. Even pre- pandemic, there was a huge focus on mental health. People were feeling burnt out: 80-hour weeks aren’t uncommon and incessant client pitching takes its toll. How does the conglomerate’s intense buy-up affect agencies and the creative talent within? Have we lost the creative plot or has there never been a better time to be a marketer? Do emerging technologies kill or merely augment the creative process? We’ve reached a watershed moment in our business and the world in general. If we are to reimagine the future, what does it look like?  The goal of our podcast is to create an industry-wide debate about the future of the advertising business, which has reached an inflection point. It will be a provocative but earnest investigation, uncovering how we got to this point and what needs to change in order for a sustainable and prosperous future. By speaking to some of the leading lights of the industry we'll aim to find an answer to the critical question: Are we on a road to ruin, or are the glory days still ahead of us?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 AVR.

    Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel - Senior Insights Lead, Reddit

    Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel, a cultural theorist and senior insights lead at Reddit, discusses the power of marketing and advertising to shape culture. She emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven marketing and the need for brands to understand their role in society. However, she expresses concern about a shift in discourse that downplays the importance of purpose and profit. Anastasia highlights the intersection of purpose and culture, urging marketers to critically think about their assumptions and biases. She also calls for a greater emphasis on cultural literacy and expanding one's point of reference in the marketing industry. The conversation explores the role of business in solving problems and the increasing trust in businesses compared to political institutions. It emphasizes the importance of critical consciousness and expanding perspectives in the marketing profession. The value of curiosity, cultural intelligence, and embracing discomfort is discussed, along with the need to seek tensions and challenge the status quo. The conversation also highlights brands that successfully embrace culture and change, as well as the power of grassroots movements. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:08 Writing a Book and the Power of Marketing 06:20 Challenges in Creating Culture as a Brand 09:00 The Intersection of Purpose and Culture 12:37 The Role of Brands in Shaping Culture 15:04 The Need for Critical Thinking in Marketing 21:38 The Damaging Effects of a Lack of Critical Thinking 25:07 The Future of Brands and Marketing 27:50 The Role of Business in Solving Problems 29:03 The Importance of Critical Consciousness 30:42 The Value of Curiosity and Cultural Intelligence 31:34 Embracing Discomfort and Seeking Tensions 32:17 Brands that Embrace Culture and Change 35:26 The Power of Grassroots Movements 42:36 Bold and Daring Advertising Campaigns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  2. 12 MARS

    Marisa Thomas - CMO, Good-Loop

    Marissa Thomas, CMO of Good Loop, discusses the company's mission to make media more good by focusing on purposeful advertising. Good Loop offers good formats, audience targeting, and measurement to help brands do good and reach audiences in meaningful ways. Marissa shares her love for the industry's reach and the opportunity to communicate better. She also highlights the challenges and misgivings she has, including the industry's focus on self-congratulation and the need for more meaningful conversations and actions. The conversation explores the need for bottom-up change and fresh ideas in the advertising industry, emphasising the importance of giving voice to new perspectives and the value of diversity of thought. The idea of rebalancing back-slapping with a focus on improvement is discussed, along with the suggestion of creating a new awards format to encourage reflection and learning from mistakes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:13 Marissa's Background and Good Loop 05:41 What Marissa Loves About the Industry 08:27 The Power and Reach of Advertising 10:27 Realizing the Influence of Marketing 12:29 Challenges and Misgivings in Marketing 15:21 Practicing What You Preach 21:40 The Industry's Focus on Itself 27:33 Bottom-up change and fresh ideas 29:19 Giving voice to new perspectives 31:47 Rebalancing back-slapping and improvement 34:13 Creating the 'Who's Done Badly' award 36:05 Book recommendation: Brain Surfing 37:14 Book recommendation: Mocky Cherry New York Notes 40:47 Listening to local radio ads 42:18 Favorite campaign: iPod 'A Thousand Songs in Your Pocket' 42:51 Advice to 21-year-old self: No one's going to thank you for working at 1AM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  3. 8 FÉVR.

    Brad Hiranaga - Chief Brand Officer, Cotopaxi

    Brad Hiranaga, Chief Brand Officer for Cotopaxi, discusses his transition from CPG brands to the outdoor apparel industry and the importance of purpose-driven marketing. He highlights the role of marketing in shaping company culture and being at the forefront of innovation and consumer trends. Brad emphasizes the need for authentic purpose in marketing and the negative impact of opportunistic brands. He advocates for collaboration and partnerships to create a movement for good. Brad's passion for solving social problems and making a positive impact drives his vision for the future of marketing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Transition from CPG Brands to Cotopaxi 03:01 Passion for Outdoor and Apparel Brands 05:02 Love for Marketing and Brand Management 06:03 Marketing's Influence on Company Culture 07:33 Marketing at the Intersection of Consumer Need, Technology, and Culture 08:33 Marketing's Role in Creating Culture and Solving Social Problems 09:55 Evolution of Purpose-Driven Marketing 11:26 The Shift to Authentic Purpose and Its Challenges 16:15 Different Approaches to Purpose for Different Brands 19:06 Collaboration and Partnerships for Purpose-Driven Brands 20:31 Opportunistic Brands and Lack of Authentic Purpose 28:36 Creating a Movement for Good 38:58 Codopaxi at Sundance Film Festival 39:40 Discussing the show 'Squid Game' 40:54 Recommended Books: 'Good is the New Cool' and 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' 43:26 Admiration for Maximum Effort and Ryan Reynolds 47:18 Advice to Younger Self: Take More Creative Chances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  4. 16 JANV.

    Michael Sugar - CEO, Sugar23

    Michael Sugar, founder of Sugar 23, discusses the intersection of brands and entertainment. He highlights the power of entertainment to move culture and the potential for brands to participate in this space. However, he also acknowledges the challenges brands face in embracing entertainment, such as the need for education and the friction within organizations. Sugar emphasizes the importance of giving CMOs more space and time to innovate and create meaningful connections with audiences. He believes that brands can play a significant role in funding and shaping entertainment, leading to financial returns and brand loyalty. Takeaways Entertainment has the power to move culture and create meaningful connections with audiences. Brands face challenges in embracing entertainment, including the need for education and overcoming internal friction. CMOs should be given more space and time to innovate and create meaningful connections with audiences. Brands have the opportunity to fund and shape entertainment, leading to financial returns and brand loyalty. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Michael Sugar and Sugar 23 04:10 What Michael Sugar Loves About Brands and Entertainment 09:08 The Challenges Brands Face in Embracing Entertainment 19:28 The Need for Education and Change in the Industry 27:05 The Opportunity for Brands to Fund Entertainment 35:14 The Change Michael Sugar Would Create in the Industry 40:44 Quick Fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

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À propos

A podcast about the world of modern advertising and the talent defining it. The advertising industry is big and complex, and so are its challenges. The pandemic has seen a fundamental shift in the way people work and collaborate - some have thrived and others have left the industry altogether. Whilst the ”great resignation” may be overstated, the ”great reshuffle” certainly resonates with many. Even pre- pandemic, there was a huge focus on mental health. People were feeling burnt out: 80-hour weeks aren’t uncommon and incessant client pitching takes its toll. How does the conglomerate’s intense buy-up affect agencies and the creative talent within? Have we lost the creative plot or has there never been a better time to be a marketer? Do emerging technologies kill or merely augment the creative process? We’ve reached a watershed moment in our business and the world in general. If we are to reimagine the future, what does it look like?  The goal of our podcast is to create an industry-wide debate about the future of the advertising business, which has reached an inflection point. It will be a provocative but earnest investigation, uncovering how we got to this point and what needs to change in order for a sustainable and prosperous future. By speaking to some of the leading lights of the industry we'll aim to find an answer to the critical question: Are we on a road to ruin, or are the glory days still ahead of us?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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