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The Creative War Room

by Töbe Pickford

Freedom from oppression, a political flashpoint, or a senseless invasion. Unfortunately, wars happen. They also happen in creative communication agencies and client meeting rooms. Whether it's internal or external, we have all been there or are right in the thick of it now. Fighting relentlessly for an idea that was formed in our heads or as a team. But why the battle? Is it the case of creativity vs commerce, a mismatch of vision, a narcissistic leader or just a bad briefing? Let’s dig into the battles that have been won and lost with creatives, business managers and clients. And like those wars that have passed, let’s look through the smouldering structures that are left behind in defeat or victory, and see if we can have a unified world where creativity can be expressed to its potential without any bloodshed. Or can it? "The Creative War Room" podcast will provide a platform for an open and honest conversation about the battles that happen within the

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Episodes

  1. Hired Guns 2

    The Creative War Room has a chat with two top health and medical freelance copywriters, Tammy Been and Lesley Cunliffe. Hear how they entered into the art of writing for health and medical brands and the battle to gain effective but clinically correct communication. If you want to get into the...

  2. The Hired Guns

    The Creative War Room takes you inside the minds and the world of a freelancer battling it out in the Australian Pharma and Healthcare communications field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. The ANZ of Health Creative

    Mike and Gerard are in two different countries and came into health advertising in two different ways. Hear their story of heavy goods, heavy drugs and their take on starting up a business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. No Compromises with Stuart Black

    Stuart Black is the Group CEO of The Ward 6 and Ward 7 Group. But He's more than that. Stuart is a songwriter, novelist and strategist. He discusses starting out in advertising, how he choose his partners and their collaborative no-compromise approach that helped create one of the most successful...

  5. No Compromises with Stuart Black

    Stuart Black is the Group CEO of The Ward 6 and Ward 7 Group. But He's more than that. Stuart is a songwriter, novelist and strategist. He discusses starting out in advertising, how he choose his partners and their collaborative no-compromise approach that helped create one of the most successful...

  6. Run to The Fire with Shaheed Peera

    Shaheed talks about breaking through the literal, setting up The Creative Floor, future ventures and smelly candles. Part 2 of this inspirational journey of a creative spirit that will not stop believing. View the boy I used to know here:...

  7. Run to The Fire with Shaheed Peera

    Shaheed is a creative leader that acts on his words. After leaving one of the best art colleges in the UK he went to work with one of the greatest advertising agencies of the era before transitioning into health, where he helped shape what it is today. He is the founder of The Creative Floor…

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  8. A CREATIVE CONSULT WITH @DrDraper

    Ryan Wallman, aka @drdraper. Yes, he is an actual doctor and we discuss his journey from a medical professional to a professional medical writer and now CD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. The battle of New York – Part 3

    Sharon Howard-Butler SVP CD at Havas VX wraps up the 3 part New York Festivals Health Special of the Creative War Room. Sharon chats to us about her early days in Sydney Australia transitioning to health, the challenges of getting good work up and what opportunities a great battle cry can give an...

  10. The battle of New York – Part 2

    Nanda Marth is the real deal. She has worked in advertising nearly all her working life – apart from being a self professed failed waitress in London! Nanda talks about safe spaces for creatives, resilience, respect and being human when it comes to creating award winning work and being a good CD....

  11. The battle of New York – Part 1

    Alex Collares and Tárik Frank from Ogilvy Australia who will be judging together at the new NYF Health Awards. Hear how they feel about judging a health show for the first time, healthcare creativity, and the minefields to get good work up, out the door, and awarded! Hosted on Acast. See...

  12. The Creative War Room

    Welcome into The Creative War Room – An intro from Töbe Pickford, the Creative General from The Health Army about the new series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Freedom from oppression, a political flashpoint, or a senseless invasion. Unfortunately, wars happen. They also happen in creative communication agencies and client meeting rooms. Whether it's internal or external, we have all been there or are right in the thick of it now. Fighting relentlessly for an idea that was formed in our heads or as a team.

But why the battle? Is it the case of creativity vs commerce, a mismatch of vision, a narcissistic leader or just a bad briefing?

Let’s dig into the battles that have been won and lost with creatives, business managers and clients. And like those wars that have passed, let’s look through the smouldering structures that are left behind in defeat or victory, and see if we can have a unified world where creativity can be expressed to its potential without any bloodshed. Or can it?

"The Creative War Room" podcast will provide a platform for an open and honest conversation about the battles that happen within the

HOSTED BY

Töbe Pickford

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Creative War Room have?

The Creative War Room currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Creative War Room about?

Freedom from oppression, a political flashpoint, or a senseless invasion. Unfortunately, wars happen. They also happen in creative communication agencies and client meeting rooms. Whether it's internal or external, we have all been there or are right in the thick of it now. Fighting relentlessly...

How often does The Creative War Room release new episodes?

The Creative War Room has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Creative War Room?

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Who hosts The Creative War Room?

The Creative War Room is created and hosted by Töbe Pickford.
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