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Welcome to Agency Tales, a rollicking dive into the weird, wonderful, and occasionally mind-boggling world of advertising. What you’re about to hear might seem unbelievable, outrageous, or just plain absurd. And you’d be right.

In this episode, we somehow managed to involve Princess Diana, King Charles, Prince William, Princess Kate, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Dustin Hoffman, James Gandolfini, Andy Serkis, Spandau Ballet and David Abbott. (Yes, that David Abbott.)

Big shoutout to this episodes contributors for spilling the beans: Robert Campbell, Paul Burke, Frank Walters, and Jon Webb.

Important Deadlines & Links (No, we’re not joking—some of this is actually useful):
🏆 2025 Award Entry Deadlines:
https://awards.thecreativefloor.com/

📅 Talent Fund Submissions (Deadline: 31 January):
https://awards.thecreativefloor.com/talentfund

📚 Masterclass:
https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/masterclass

🎟️ Tickets to PM360 SPARK (Feb 24, New York):
https://buff.ly/4jf1GT5

💥 CGI That’ll Blow Your Mind:
https://boomcgi.com/
#NotAllAwardsAreCreatedEqual

🎥 Shape-Shifting Magic by Havas:
https://www.youtube.com/@officialshapeshifting

Need to plug an open role or production service?
Email us at: awards@thecreativefloor.com

Season 7 kicks off with the electrifying Fourcast crew: Jeremy Perrott, Frank Walters, Adrian Parr and Selwyn Learner. Discover the secrets to staying relevant in a fast-changing world and finding your “why.” An unmissable conversation packed with acerbic honesty, wisdom and bad puns.
2025 Award Entry Deadlines:
https://awards.thecreativefloor.com/
Talent Fund Submissions 31 January:

https://awards.thecreativefloor.com/talentfund

Links from episode: 

https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/masterclass

https://boomcgi.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@officialshapeshifting

Advertising Health World Top 10: 

https://advertising-health.com/the-official-2023-advertisinghealth-world-top-10-in-partnership-with-clio-health-2/

To promote any open roles or production services email: 

awards@thecreativefloor.com
#NotAllAwardsAreCreatedEqual

DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED

More compilations of the advertising industries funniest and outrageous tales. 

Thank you to the episodes contributors:

Steve Moss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-moss-b5309517/ 

Paul Pateman: https://www.pateontoast.co.uk/ 

Andrew Short: https://www.andrewshort.info/ 

To send in your agency tale email us at: awards@thecreativefloor.com

Links from todays shout outs: 

https://thepowerofadvertising.com 

https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/shop 

DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED

A compilation of the advertising industries funniest and most outrageous tales. 

This episode contains stories about Ricky Gervais and Edris Elba. 

Thank you to the episodes contributors:

Ben Kay: https://ben-kay.com/

Steve Moss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-moss-b5309517/ 

To send in your agency tale email us at: awards@thecreativefloor.com 

Links from todays shout outs: 

https://thepowerofadvertising.com 

https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/shop 

To send in your shout outs for any open job roles, production services email us at: awards@thecreativefloor.com 

WARNING: DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED

A compilation of the advertising industries most outrageous and funniest stories. 

This episode contains stories about Nicole Kidman, Mr. T, Jack Black, Vinnie Jones and Helen Baxendale. 

Thank you to the episodes contributors:

Jeremy Perrott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-perrott-257246168/

Paul Pateman: https://www.pateontoast.co.uk/ 

Dick Dunford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dick-dunford-151a01a/ 

To send in your agency tale email us at: awards@thecreativefloor.com 

Links from todays shout outs: 

https://thepowerofadvertising.com 

https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/shop 

The concluding episode of our epic chat with Steve Hudson. 

If you want to book Steve for a seminar or want to be first to access his upcoming masterclass on ‘Everything you need to know about advertising but were afraid to ask - A clients guide to effective successful advertising’ email awards@thecreativefloor.com  

Check out this episodes sponsor: boomcgi.com

If you want a shout out for any open job roles, production services on future episodes email: awards@thecreativefloor.com

Part 2 of our chat with Steve Hudson on The Power of Advertising. 

Thank you to this episodes sponsor PM360. Details on their Innovation Summit, New York March 25, 2024: https://www.pm360online.com/the-innovation-summit-2024

If you want a shout out for any open job roles, production services on future episodes email: awards@thecreativefloor.com

We chat to Legend Creative Director, Commercials Director and Creative Floor 2024 judge Steve Hudson. Hear his inspiring story into ad land and his best lessons from John Webster, Frank Budgen and Sir John Hegarty to name but a few. Everything you need to know about getting your best work through market research and how to think of an idea when you just can’t. This conversation will help make you a better Creative (even if you’re technically not one). Check out Steve’s ground-breaking work and creative education platform: thepowerofadvertising.com  

Thank you to this episodes sponsor: boomcgi.com 

If you want a shout out for any open job roles, production services on future episodes email: awards@thecreativefloor.com

The concluding episode of our conversation with the Fourcast crew. Some great insights on A.I., mistakes agency’s make when it comes to culture and how to hold onto your humanity over the next 12 months. 

Thank you to this episodes sponsor: https://arabadonline.com/en

To get your hands on the final 50 of our working for home candles (never to be made again) visit: https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/shop/

If you want a shout out for any open job roles, production services on future episodes email: awards@thecreativefloor.com 

Part 3 of our Fourcast chat with Jeremy Perrott, Frank Walters, Adrian Parr and Selwyn Learner. 

Part 2 of our Fourcast chat with Jeremy Perrott, Frank Walters, Adrian Parr and Selwyn Learner. 

If you want a shout out for any open job roles, production services on future episodes email: awards@thecreativefloor.com 

The original Fourcast crew Jeremy Perrott, Frank Walters, Adrian Parr and Selwyn Learner give us a reflection on last year and some industry predictions for 2024. As ever, lots of bad jokes and unmissable observations to help you navigate the next 12 months.

Check out this episodes sponsor: boomcgi.com 

If you want a shout out for any open job roles, production services on future episodes email: awards@thecreativefloor.com 

A special bonus episode giving you an unfiltered insiders guide into this year's Cannes Lions Festival. Is it really all scam work and a waste of money? Our guests unpack this for you and more. 

Podcast panelists: 

John McPartland, Ogilvy Health 

Oliver Caporn, Concentric Life

* BONUS EPISODE *

There's some exciting news and updates on next weeks live award show in London. 

Plus we talk to the co-authors Faisal Ahmed and Tim Sparke about their brand new book - 'The Ultimate Guide to Digital Engagement in Pharma'. A must have book for clients and agencies to unlock incredible strategic and creative opportunities. All profits of the book go to: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

To buy the physical book:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Guide-Digital-Engagement-Pharma/dp/B0CF4NYJSX

To buy it on Kindle:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Guide-Digital-Engagement-Pharma-ebook/dp/B0CF2V19P8/

Spotify playlist for the book:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yCpIT8SOYos8roaVJpnsA?si=e47aed6233ce4393&nd=1

We have an inspiring update on our 'Dear Deidre' episode which you won't want to miss.  This is the second episode we are cross promoting for The Creative War Room podcast. This episode will help those who need to find their mojo, focus and purpose.  

Do yourself a favour, head over to The Creative War Room podcast and hit that subscribe button. Enjoy!

Töbe Pickford from The Creative War Room podcast got in touch to talk about career battles with The Creative Floor Awards podcast host Shaheed Peera. To help them reach as many people as possible we are cross promoting the next 2 episodes on here. 

Head over to The Creative War Room podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, hit that subscribe button and leave a positive review. Enjoy! 

Our panel of bleeding edge creatives and technologists give us an overview of how a.i. is going to help change your world for the better. And potentially for the worst. An invaluable episode for creatives who don't know where to start and for those who are already heavily experimenting with it. 

This episodes panel are: 

Faisal Ahmed - Digitally Sick 

Chris Seda - EVP, Director of Experience Design, FCB Health New York

Joseph Graiff - SVP, Director, Creative Engineering, FCB Health New York

For links to help you find out more see below: 

Gen AI and Protein design

https://www.ipd.uw.edu/2022/12/a-diffusion-model-for-protein-design/

MIT article

https://www.technologyreview.com/magazines/the-design-issue/

PubMed

https://www.mosaicml.com/blog/introducing-pubmed-gpt

ChatGPT - Bullshit machine

https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/01/wolframalpha-as-the-way-to-bring-computational-knowledge-superpowers-to-chatgpt/

Futurepedia

https://www.futurepedia.io/

LAION database

https://laion.ai/

We are joined by an expert panel of 'agony aunts' who attempt to solve your toughest professional challenges. Topics covered in this episode include dealing with emotional creatives, money, sexual harassment, ageism amongst many more...

This episodes panel are: 
Jo Wallace - Global ECD, Media.Monks & Good Girls Eat Dinner
Tim Jones - CCO, Grey Health and Wellness New York 
Toby Pickford - Creative General, The Health Army 

For free advice and support on any of the issues raised in this episode please visit: https://nabs.org.uk/ 

To demonstrate how our Talent Fund is changing lives, we bring you a story from Key4Life, one the charities we now support. 

This is the ground-breaking story of the real 'Top Boy'. Find out how Vernel Dolor went from a life of drugs, guns and extreme violence to being rehabilitated through Key4Life's Prison Programme. Vernel is now a role model, public speaker, life and mindset coach for disadvantaged young people.

If you would like more information on how your support for our award show is changing lives click here: https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/talent-fund/

For more information on how you can work with Vernel click here: https://insideout.org.uk/

A quick announcement of who won our Talent & Diversity Fund. 

Big thank you to everyone who supports The Creative Floor Awards. 

To find out more information about the winners and to see how our awards platform is changing people lives please visit: https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/talent-fund/  

John Reid ECD Syneos Health, pops in and shares how his team managed to get Genentech and the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) community into New York Fashion Week and in Vogue.

Great lessons here on dreaming the impossible, a new model of the creative team and how the pharmaceutical communications industry can be part of culture. 

Links to work below:

Vogue: https://www.vogue.com/article/adaptive-fashion-show-at-nyfw

People: https://people.com/style/open-style-lab-brings-spinal-muscular-atrophy-awareness-to-nyfw-with-inclusive-debut-runway-show/

Show highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLOOodsoVB0

An inspiring story of how Khalid Latif escaped the terror of Saddam Hussein to reach the heady heights of VMLY&R Health. Great learnings in this episode on the power of diversity, line management vs looking after people, how to build anyone into a creative superstar and mastering the art of job numbers. 

The Invisible Opponent, Tyson Fury concludes.

Links to the films are below

Tyson Fury film:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_DzA6ov33U&t=1s

Follow up film with England football player Declan Rice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHDpJebqPQU

To see the excellent work CALM do and for support on suicide please visit: 

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Lucky you, your ears are about to listen to the World’s No.1 Marketing podcast.

Welcome to "Rise of the Robots 2024," where we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on society. In this panel discussion, we bring together leading experts and thought leaders to explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the realm of AI. From advancements in machine learning to ethical considerations and the future of work, join us as we navigate the complex intersection of technology and humanity (at least that’s what Chat GPT told me to write). 

Today’s panelists: 

Faisal Ahmed, Digitally Sick

Joseph Graiff, FCB Health New York

Patrick Mullady, FCB Health New York

(And a brief hello) Chris Seda, 21Grams 

Links from episode: 

https://gemini.google.com/

https://openai.com/sora

https://www.jasper.ai/

https://www.bemy.boo/

Dan Russell, Managing Director of Seven Stones, shares his epic 2 year journey of making The Invisible Opponent film with heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Tyson Fury for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Great learnings in this episode on how to get to a world-class brief, how to sell work when you can't present it, the power of determination and a masterclass on how creativity can come from anyone. 

Links to the films are below

Tyson Fury film:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_DzA6ov33U&t=1s

Follow up film with England football player Declan Rice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHDpJebqPQU

To see the excellent work CALM do and for support on suicide please visit: 

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Fourcast 2023 concludes with more sage advice and creative gems from Jeremy Perrott, Frank Walters, Adrian Parr and Selwyn Learner. This podcast contains explicit language. 

The original Fourcast crew Jeremy Perrott, Frank Walters, Adrian Parr, and Selwyn Learner kick off Season 5 with a reflection on 2022 and some predictions for 2023. Incredible insights on how to combat loneliness, building a creative culture, the future of the creative department, advice on training and getting inspired for the next 12 months. 

Matt Eagles Head of Patient Engagement at Havas Lynx Group was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the age of 7. He shares his incredible life story, tips on how to stay positive and how to live a life with purpose. 

Lewis Blackwell Co-Owner of Luerzers Archive pops in. He chats to us about his career and shares some incredible insights into what it's like running the publication. He also relives stories on David Carson and Jony Ive.

Rishad Tobaccowala pops in and chats to us about getting people to see, think and feel differently about how to grow themselves, their teams and their company. He has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.” 

Some useful links of how you can connect with Rishad and his amazing mind: 

https://rishadtobaccowala.com/

https://rishad.substack.com/

June Laffey Ex-Chief Creative Officer of McCann Health New York pops in and talks to us about her rise to the top of ad-land and her incredible transition into becoming founder of the Topi Topi Spiritual Retreat. 

If you want to find out more about how you can engage with June for Creative Mentorship and support etc. contact her below:

https://www.topitopiretreat.com/
june.laffey@icloud.com

David Hunt pops in and shares why he's started his own advertising agency again. An inspiring story of what it's like to start a creative business in a global pandemic.

Aaisha Razzaq pops in and talks to us about her incredible life. A heartfelt insight into what it's like as a minority in the advertising industry. This podcast shares stories of abuse, racism, homophobia and islamophobia which may upset some listeners.  

Another exclusive collaboration with Advertising Health to celebrate The World's Top 10 agencies. This week we talk to the brilliant Chief Creative Officer of FCB Health New York Kathleen Nanda. 

Welcome back to the world’s No.1 Marketing podcast!

In this episode we chat to Susan Manber, Chief Patient Officer at Publicis Health. 

If you're currently working in communications and think your creative briefs are a bit blunt (seen it all before) and want to know how to take them to the next level - this podcast is unmissable.  

Susan shares her remarkable journey into the communications industry (a brief encounter with Steve Jobs) and becoming the youngest head of strategy in the USA. Facing cancer as a single mother and a healthcare communication professional led to some life-changing lessons you will not want to miss.

Links to episode shout outs: 
https://boomcgi.com/
https://testicularcancersociety.org/

The Creative Floor Awards 2024 Final Call Deadline is Friday 26 April:
https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/

An exclusive collaboration with Advertising Health to celebrate The World's Top 10 agencies. We talk to Chief Creative Officer of McCann Health New York Stephanie Berman. 

Fourcast Part 2 continues with the brilliant Jeremy Perrott, Selwyn Learner, Adrian Parr and Frank Walters. 

Season 4 kicks off with a brilliant review of 2021 and some predictions for 2022. We are joined by the original Fourcast panel; Jeremy Perrott, Selwyn Learner, Adrian Parr and Frank Walters. 

In conversation with the folks at CDM, JSR and Intouch to see how production has changed during the global pandemic. Amazing stories, tips and tricks on how to produce award winning work in a Covid world.

In conversation with #tcfawards 2020 & 2021 winners Proximyl Health. We chat to some of the team behind their Neuropathy Reality Experience and learn some incredible insights you will not want to miss.

An exclusive chat with the Winners of Most Awarded Network and Agency of The Creative Floor Awards 2020 & 2021. Hear some incredible insights and tips on how to make some of the most creative work in the world. 

In conversation with the team from McCann Health & McCann health New York, Matt Eastwood, Stephanie Berman and Joshua Grossberg.

Welcome back to the world’s No.1 Marketing podcast!

The concluding chat with the Legend that is Mark Denton is here. 

Links from todays episode: 

Marks Denton: https://www.coy-com.com/ 

Final Call Deadline is Friday 26 April: https://thecreativefloor.com/awards/