In Season 3 Episode 2 of The Ad Race podcast Fayola Douglas is joined by Arun Lloyd, Associate Director at Hope&Glory PR, a creative consumer comms agency based in London. 

Arun has been in the PR industry for 10 years, starting out at Dynamo before joining Hope&Glory back in 2018, spending four years working on some of their largest clients including Sony, LinkedIn, American Airlines and Argos. He gets his kicks from work that allows him to bring brands authentically into culture, using a mix of channels that meets audiences where they are. Arun has recently completed the TheXec, a leadership scheme for UK-based Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and Ethnic Minority PR and comms pros - developed by BMEPRPros.

Find Arun Lloyd on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/arun-lloyd/ 

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In Season 3 Episode 1 of The Ad Race podcast Fayola Douglas is joined by Nishma Patel Robb, President of WACL. 

Nishma is known to be one of the UK’s top marketing leaders and a great champion for representation and inclusion in our industry. Through her work at Google she pioneered how marketing and technology can play a critical role in addressing societal inequalities. Nishma has also graced many stages sharing her experiences as a senior, brown, working-class woman in the tech and advertising industry. 

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Welcome to the sixth episode of The Ad Race. For this in-conversation episode, Fayola Douglas is joined by David Ogiste, Founder of Nobody's Café an Experiential & Events Collective. 

Before founding Nobody’s Cafe in 2020, David held past roles at RPM and Culture Trip. In this episode, David discusses his career, covering his university days in Leeds, a stint in Dubai, moving to London and founding his business as the world plunged into lockdown. 

David’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidogiste

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London dungeons has been ripped apart for their latest international women’s day PR fail, meanwhile, Adidas has put their breast foot forward in a show it all campaign centered around women's chests. Elvie sing for their supper, with lyrics that flow just as well as ‘milk’ when using their new breast pump. And something we can all agree on from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. We will be talking about these campaigns and more on episode 4 of The Ad Race. Out now on Spotify, Apple Music and Acast. 

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Welcome to the third episode of The Ad Race. For the first in-conversation episode Fayola Douglas is joined by Rani Patel director of collaborations at youth marketing agency, Livity. Rani is an industry voice with 13+ years of experience and runs her own brand and creative platform FANGIRL inspired by Black club culture (@fangirl_wrld). Rani is also co-founder of Brand Share The Mic. 

Rani talks about her route into advertising, shares insights about working at a big ad agency, and delves into some of her best work. 

Rani's Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ranipatel

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Welcome to the second episode of The Ad Race. Fayola Douglas and Luis Donegan-Brown are discussing some of the best examples of diversity and inclusion they observed in 2021. From Google to Channel 4's Black to Front, Fayola and Luis will be highlighting which ads and initiatives really struck a chord.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Ad Race. Fayola Douglas and Luis Donegan-Brown are discussing some of the 2021 Christmas Ads. Each year as brands are battling it out to deliver the most sentimental spot, are there issues that fall through the cracks. With people ready to weigh in on social media, Fayola and Luis will be unpicking some of the most controversial conversations and ultimately deciding which ad they feel deserves the top spot.

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#TheAdRace is an open conversation about advertising, marketing, and diversity & inclusion. Expect an unfiltered approach, lots of laughter, personal insights, and lived experiences.

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Host of The Ad Race podcast Fayola Douglas is joined by Dionne Maxwell. Dionne is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging as well as race equality issues. She is Director of Diversity, Belonging and Engagement at Jungle Creations where she leads the social media first publisher in developing and implementing Jungle's diversity and belonging strategy. She is also Chief Amplifier at AmplifiedKin, a network that aims to amplify the presence of Black and Ethnic professionals, through events, collaborations, and spotlights. 

www.amplifiedkin.com

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For Season 2 Episode 4 Fayola Douglas is joined by Elizabeth Anyaegbuna founder of 16x9 media agency, WACL member, Mentor at MEFA and current Bloom president. Elizabeth champions inclusion and equity authoring Bloom’s Allyship Code of Conduct, she is also a mentor and co-founded the inclusion group Bloom in Colour. Elizabeth shares her career journey from a degree in Law to becoming a media agency Founder.

BLOOMFEST 2024: The Lift will be taking place on Wednesday, 7 February 2024. More information is available here: https://www.bloomnetwork.uk/events

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Welcome back to The Ad Race Podcast, it is Season 2 Episode 3 which is our Christmas Special.

Fayola Douglas is joined by passionate storyteller Rose Latiff who has worked in brand experience and for Cannes Lions, so she knows how to spot a winner.

The pair have watched a range of Christmas ads and are sharing some very honest feedback. From the big supermarket ads like Aldi and Tesco to the classic Christmas ads like John Lewis and Coca Cola each year brands battle to deliver the best spot. But have the done enough to make you change your shopping habits?

Fayola and Rose have been unpicking the most controversial moments including Iceland opting out and M & S fighting fires as well as cheering for their favourites.

#TheAdRace is an open conversation about advertising, marketing, and diversity & inclusion. Expect an unfiltered approach, lots of laughter, personal insights, and lived experiences.

Find Rose on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roseanne-latiff/

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For Season 2 episode 2 of The Ad Race podcast Fayola Douglas is joined by Leila Faatar, Founder, CEO and CSO of Platform 13. 

With more than 25 years’ proven experience, Leila Fataar has the unique ability to speak entrepreneurial, cultural and corporate fluently. Having worked both in senior leadership roles in-house the likes of adidas and Diageo, and through founding her own platforms and agencies. 

Leila created Platform13 in August 2017 to answer challenges and needs faced by big brands in the ever-changing swiftly moving world of consumer behaviour, creative innovation and cultural shifts.

Leila takes us through her career, and identifies the "red thread" that ties it all together.

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Welcome to Season 2 of The Ad Race.

Fayola Douglas is joined by Bukola Garry, Head of Cultural Impact at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment London. 

Bukola’s passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion reaches well beyond her role at M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, she’s been on the advisory board for black-owned SMEs. She is also a mentor for Apprentice Nation and the NABS Fast Forward Programme. 

As the pandemic set in and the industry was moved to act in the wake of George Floyd's murder, Bukola was Diversity & Inclusion Manager for one of the largest advertising and communications groups in the world.

Although progress in D&EI has been made in the last decade, are we still on track? Find out Bukola's thoughts on this and more in S2 E1 of The Ad Race Podcast.

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Fayola Douglas is joined by Amplify Creative strategist Chelsea Mtada. Chelsea has a background in beauty and journalism and is always sharing her interesting insights. She's the founder of Night Stand Service, Gen Z’s first sexual wellness brand - Connecting a new generation of lovers to SEX, DATING & RELATIONSHIPS. 

In this episode, Fayola and Chelsea talk about how sex and relationships are being portrayed in modern marketing. We’re being told that Gen Z are not having sex, so does sex still sell? 

Chelsea Mtada LinkedIn

Night Stand Service - @nightstandservice

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Fayola Douglas is in conversation with Kalpna Tandon, Operations Director at Be-Hookd. Kalpna joined Be-Hookd in 2021, but has worked at quite a few agencies you will have heard of including FRUKT, Coolr, Nerds and laundry service. 

In this episode we are going to be finding out about Kalpna’s journey into advertising, from her master's in Journalism, working in Pr, her time as an account director, and finally working as an operations director. We touch on quietly quitting, pursuing your passion and approaching difficult workplace conversations.

Kalpna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpna-tandon-79962059/

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Welcome back to The Ad Race. Fayola Douglas and Luis Donegan-Brown are discussing some of the 2022 Christmas Ads. This year with the cost of living crisis and sustainability at the fronts of our minds brands have been trying their hardest to make their customers feel like they are heard. From the funny spots to emotive campaigns, Fayola and Luis will be delving into the best of this years ads and deciding who they feel deserves the Christmas ad crown.

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In this episode of The Ad Race podcast, host Fayola Douglas interviews Adam Azor, EVP Global Marketing for Sportradar. Adam shares his journey from his early career aspirations, the importance of work experience, and the challenges of navigating the marketing sector. Adam reflects on his time at various agencies, including BD Network and B&B, and offers insights into the evolving landscape of marketing and the significance of diversity in the industry. In this conversation, Adam Azor discusses his personal experiences with diversity, the transition from agency to client-side roles, and the evolving landscape of sports marketing in the digital age. He emphasises the importance of diversity in teams, the impact of technology and AI on marketing strategies, and the need for organisations to adapt to changing consumer behaviours and expectations. Adam also highlights the opportunities available in the current market for driven individuals to shape their careers and the industry as a whole.

Find Adam Azor on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamazor/ 

And on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodietherapyofficial/

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In this episode of "The Ad Race" podcast, host Fayola Douglas is joined by Chris Maho, an Afro-Spanish commerce professional with a passion for PR and influencer marketing. Chris shares his journey from growing up in Spain to moving to London, driven by the city's diversity and fashion scene.

He discusses the challenges of pursuing a non-traditional career path, the importance of mentorship, and the intersection of fashion and PR. Chris highlights memorable campaigns, his current role at The Romans, and his commitment to championing diversity through the Black Comms Network. He emphasises the significance of influencer marketing in today's PR landscape and reflects on personal growth and gratitude in his career.

Find Chris Maho on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismaho

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For this episode of The Ad Race podcast Fayola Douglas is joined by Kalpna Tandon. After 12 years in the advertising industry, working at Be-Hookd, FRUKT, Coolr, Nerds, and a laundry service, Kalpna founded Vibe Worthy—a culture marketing and empowerment consultancy for brands and music artists. 

Find Vibe Worthy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibe-worthy/

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For this episode of The Ad Race podcast Fayola Douglas is joined by Ali Munro. Ali is a Creative at Grey London who studied fine art before entering the world of advertising. He is a D&AD One to Watch and New Blood White Pencil winner. He has delivered award winning work across clients including PlayStation, Spotify and Fortnite. Away from work Ali utilises his design skills to explore some of society's big questions, like finding a partner "Desperate Discs", the power of AI "Infinite Marilyn", food poverty "#AisleHelp" and gentrification "All I want for Christmas is affordable housing". 

Find Ali Munro on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-munro-bb07131b3/

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