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The Lead Creative — 97 episodes

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Marketing Leaders on the Impact of AI, Culture and Creativity in Brand Building

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Marketing Is Business: Building Lasting Brands and Communities

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Unpacking Client and Agency Relationships That Deliver Results

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Marketing Leadership In Complex African Markets: Lindy-Lou Alexander, CEO of WPP Open X Africa

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How KFC Thailand Builds A Culture of Brave Advertising, Marketing and Creative Work

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Building a Loved Challenger Brand That Encourages People To Buy Less Not More

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Creativity, Marketing Effectiveness and the Cost of Short-Termism: Effie Awards Trends

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Building Loved Brands in an Age of Data and AI

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The Secret Behind Vaseline’s Advertising and Consumer Success

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Most Advertising Is Afraid to Succeed: Chasing Trends Hurts Brands

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From Chappies to Cadbury: How Mondelez Builds Heritage Brands That Lead Culture

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Marketing That Matters: Vaseline, Heritage and the Power of Insight

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Marketing Connects Business with People and Communities: Brian Yuyi, CEO of MASA

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Pete Case on How Enduring Client-Agency Partnerships Build Better Brands

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Insights from 41 Years of Advertising and Marketing Measurement

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Trapped in the Busyness, Not the Business of Advertising: Dr Pepe Marais

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The Loeries Measures More Than Advertising and Marketing Trends: Preetesh Sewraj

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The Bookmarks and Why Boring Advertising is Costly

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Conspicuous by Design: Why Standing Out Wins in Marketing and Advertising

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Awarding Creative Excellence and Rewarding Effectiveness

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Research Insights: Purpose-Led Brands Earn Greater Consumer Trust

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From The Super Bowl to Nando’s: A Conversation with Melusi Mhlungu

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AI, Creativity and the Future of African Marketing: Dr Gillian Hammah

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CX, Effectiveness and the Future of Brand Building with Mandisa Theko-Khitsane

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Banning Campaigns and Reimagining Brands: Charl Bassil

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Cannes Lions: Cultural Nuance and Global Impact with Xolisa Dyeshana and Saf Sindhi

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Human Truth Shapes Destination Marketing: Thembisile Sehloho

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The Art of Reinvention and Creative Freedom: Jill Greenberg

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Short-Term Thinking in Advertising and Marketing Erodes Brand Growth: Gillian Rightford

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Converting Strangers into an Engaged Community

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Crafting Iconic Stories That Influence Generations: Angus Gibson

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From Resonance to Relevance: The Role of Culture in Marketing, Advertising and Brand Growth

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People, Purpose and Profit: Growing Brands and Empowering Communities

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The Science of Marketing: Sydney Mbhele

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Balance Brand Equity and Short-Term Results in a Digital-First World: Christa Kruger

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How Challenger Brands Build Community and Trust

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Creative Effectiveness and Strategy in a Fast-Paced Market: Margaret Johnson

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Seth Godin: Your Brand Has A Strategy, Not An Advertising or Marketing Problem

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Reviving a Brand by Embedding it in Culture and Reclaiming Relevance: Charl Bassil

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The Creative Pulse Behind VW: Bridget Harpur

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Compelling Content for Audience Growth and Brand Sponsorships

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Balancing Creativity and Brand Values in Influencer Marketing

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Building Resilient Brands Through Ethical Leadership: Bonang Mohale

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Rebuilding Brand Relevance: Nontokozo Madonsela

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Breaking Cultural Barriers for Authentic Brand Engagement: Steve Babaeko

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Brave and Authentic Brand Communication

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The Secret to Higher Productivity in Creative Teams: Jack Skeels:

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Building Resilient Brands with Generational Relevance: Abey Mokgwatsane

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Unleashing Brand Potential Through Marketing Innovation: Khensani Nobanda

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The Impact of Diversity on Marketing and Business Growth: Veli Ngubane

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Crafting Connections and Shaping Perceptions Through Brand Storytelling: Lebo Madiba

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Bridging Global Vision and African Creativity - The H&M South Africa Story: Caroline Nelson

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Fusing Marketing, Tech, and Creativity for Better Customer Engagement: Musa Kalenga

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AI in Digital Strategy and the Creative Process: Bra Willy Seyama

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The Role of Brand Equity in Weathering Economic Storms: Ivan Moroke

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Cultivating Communities, Collaborating with Brands: Brent Lindeque

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Advertising and Media Consumption Trends in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa: Charles Stuart

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AI, Customer-Centricity, and the Evolution of Client-Agency Relationships: Sechaba Motsieloa

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Signal Over Noise: Chris Do on How to Stand Out on Social Media as a Creative

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A Creative's Guide to Collaborating with Multinational Brands and Steps to Earn Your Worth: Bonolo Chepape

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Build Community Engagement and Partner with Sponsors: Fred Roed

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Creative Collaboration at Scale to Help Change Society: Lesley Williams

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Monetizing Content Creation and Collaborating with Brands: Alphi Mkhwanazi

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The Personal Brand Playbook for Creatives: Mpho Monareng

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Tribes, Trust, and Transformation: Why the Creator Economy Matters for Marketers: Lebo Lion

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Why Brands Should Create Brave and Provocative Advertising: Ahmed Tilly

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Being Relevant and Authentic For Generations As A Creative: Sello Maake kaNcube

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The Importance of Brand Presence in Economic Downturns: Refilwe Maluleke

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Building Your Community and Personal Brand: Sol Phenduka

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Navigating the Brand, Podcaster and Content Creator Partnership Landscape: Mashudu Modau

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TikTok Insights for Brands, Content Creators and Agencies: Greg Bailie

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Stay Ahead of Trends and Create the Future: Jarred Cinman

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Nurturing Successful Agency-Client Relationships: Khaya Dlanga

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Harness the Power of Storytelling to Rise Above the Noise: Jana Marx

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The Kenyan Perspective On Digital Marketing Trends Shaping Industries: Mark Kaigwa

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How Brands and Agencies can Collaborate to Produce Impactful Creative Work: Craig Rodney

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The Power of Behavioural Science in Marketing and Advertising

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African brands changing the continent’s narrative on the global stage: Thebe Ikalafeng

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Compelling presentations that inspire action

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Authentic brand and influencer storytelling

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Become a content creator and partner with brands

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Creating Memorable Experiences: Dean Carlson

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The role of purpose in growing brands, agencies and people: Pepe Marais

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Advertising that sticks and generates ROI: Dean Oelschig

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Re-imagine work and rethink creative collaboration: Palesa Sibeko

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Design Thinking in Brand and Digital Strategy with Craig Hannabus

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Seth Godin on The Practice and Finding Your Smallest Viable Audience

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Google and YouTube collaboration opportunities for brands and content creators: A conversation with Asha Patel

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Nonhlanhla Dlamini on being relevant as a content creator

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Brand crisis communications: Lorato Tshenkeng

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Collaborating with Content Creators: Donovan Goliath

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Seamless digital and offline customer experiences

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Compelling marketing for diverse audiences: Tinyiko Mageza

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Sechaba Khoaele on Creating Culturally Relevant Work

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Influencer and brand collaborations - Lelo Boyana

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Mike Sharman on creating viral brand content that increases ROI and wins customers

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