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| The Wrap Up *Podcast Finale* | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:34:10 | |
The Wrap Up was recorded during an event to close out 5 years of The MAD Mix Podcast with a celebration mixer at The Annex Hotel in Toronto.
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| S6E05: The winner of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is...Netflix | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:48:59 | |
Season 6, episode 05! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:00] Week Recap: St Patty’s, Boeing memes, TikTok ban upcoming in the U.S, Ad goes viral promoting World Down Syndrome Day, Frivolous job titles [26:45] Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing event on Netflix [34:10] Dell is penalizing remote-employees by preventing them from getting promotions [42:06] LinkedIn is introducing “gaming” to its platform Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner | |||
| S5E28: We're back - How to overcome seasonal depression | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:45:19 | |
Season 5, episode 28! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [00:40] Month recap: Vacation recap, New Andre 3000 album, Grammy Nominations, Black Friday approaching [20:02] Snoop Dogg’s “giving up smoke” marketing stunt [24:22] Humane AI pin - are we ready for AI wearable tech? [35:03] Who is buying a fast food corporation’s merch? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E26: What does it take to be one of the best in the ad industry? | Featuring Brent Choi | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:50:43 | |
This week, we're joined by Brent Choi, an ad agency creative with over 25 years of experience who most recently held the CEO/CCO position at DDB Canada. Here's what we covered: [02:58] The importance of having a combination of business acumen and creativity for senior roles in the ad industry [09:30] The impact the global pandemic has had towards workplace culture [15:50] The experience of being a minority in the ad industry [28:30] Navigating imposter syndrome as you become more senior [35:20] At what point is a campaign simply taking advantage of situations for industry recognition? [41:40] What it takes in the ad industry to truly be one of the best
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| S2E25: #GetTheShot2021 - Will brands get involved with promoting the use of the vaccine? | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:45:41 | |
Season 2, episode 25! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:10] The brilliance of the Spotify Wrapped 2020 campaign [10:10] New Apple 'AirPods Max' headphones - When will we stop mindlessly buying their products? [13:50] Spotify Stories - The nuance behind their Stories and why it could work [15:30] What will the vaccine distribution look like in Canada? Will brands get involved? [24:40] Why do brands need to tie in social engagement to their charitable efforts? [32:44] Businesses are masquerading as black owned for the added promotion [40:44] Is it too early to bring back sports outside of a contained bubble? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E24: Who needs Cyber Monday when Black Friday is 3 weeks long? | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:45:07 | |
Season 2, episode 24! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:00] What did Black Friday/Cyber Monday look like this year? [10:20] Is there still a need for Cyber Monday with more consumers purchasing online during Black Friday? [14:10] Will we see an increase in supporting small businesses for holiday shopping over the big retailers? [20:46] Is the mysterious metal monolith showing up in different continents and disappearing a marketing ploy? [26:06] Wealthsimple Cash is being ambitious with their e-transfer takeover strategy. Will it be effective? [33:14] Why do you think some marketers/brands lag behind on the potential of gaming and e-sports? [39:00] Will Snapchat’s new feature “Spotlight” that mirrors Tik Tok take off? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E23: Social media apps are copying each other left and right...but is this a bad thing? | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:42:39 | |
Season 2, episode 23! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [07:10] Updates made to Instagram to further push Marketplace and Reels on the user base. [18:07] Twitter introduces Stories and it raises the question of: “Are social media platforms running out of innovative ideas?” [24:22] Apps like Clubhouse that use exclusivity to build hype. Is it warranted? [35:55] How will brands try to innovate/change messaging to align with lockdown #2? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E22: What were brands' role during the election and do we expect too much from them? | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:45:48 | |
Season 2, episode 22! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:10] Release of the ps5 - Is the lack of pre-order slots available tied to hype marketing? [11:37] Do we expect brands to be vocal about politics? Do we care? [22:05] Facebook/Twitter’s role in handling misinformation in the 2020 Election [30:30] What are CGI influencers and where do we see this going? What are the negative implications? [39:25] Will we see brands doing things differently for Black Friday 2020? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E21: Are ad agencies really putting in the work to be anti-racist or was that all for show? | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:44:14 | |
Season 2, episode 21! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:35] After a few months, have agencies made efforts towards a more diverse industry? [12:00] 2020TheGame - Why an ad agency making a joke about the death of George Floyd and BLM went way too far and the importance of calling these things out publicly [22:15] Brands taking a political stance and pushing “VOTE” messaging. Will this have an impact on voter turnout? [30:40] Why did Quibi fail? [38:40] Would you pay for ad-free social media? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E20: At what point should a brand leave a viral moment alone? | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:46:28 | |
Season 2, episode 20! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:35] Viral Tok Tok that featured an Ocean Spray bottle - Breaking down the brand’s response to the moment [16:11] At what point should a brand respond if they are featured in a viral moment? [19:55] What is it that we love/hate about Apple’s marketing? Does it always work? [29:14] Uncle Ben’s has rebranded as “Ben’s”. How does this help the brand? [32:48] Have we set a dangerous precedence with ad agency timing because of the pandemic? [39:50] How do you separate work from your personal life? Digital detoxing for digital marketers
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| S2E19: LinkedIn Stories: Now you can get your professional flex on | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:43:56 | |
Season 2, episode 19! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:05] What does returning to work in a physical office look like right now? [10:00] How should brands be preparing for a potential second wave of COVID? [18:00] LinkedIn and Twitter introduce Stories to their platform [30:46] What will Black Friday shopping look like during a pandemic? [37:34] What does the future of AI look like in advertising? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E18: The Social Dilemma - How destructive is social media, really? | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:46:59 | |
This week, it's Malick and Dak unpacking their thoughts on The Social Dilemma documentary-drama on Netflix. Here's what was covered: [01:50] Our initial thoughts on The Social Dilemma [12:00] Is having our online behaviour sold to advertisers really that bad? What are the dangers? [22:05] Mental health impact of social media on teenagers [32:20] What if we just got rid of certain social media features like the “like” button? [38:55] Will The Social Dilemma have a long term impact on social media use? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E17: What's with the ad industry's love for provocative campaigns? | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:41:02 | |
This week, it's Malick and Dak covering the following topics: [01:00] The Travis Scott x McDonald’s collaboration [11:40] How authentic are influencers today? [21:03] Popeyes’ marketing strategy for chicken sandwich hype in Canada [27:00] The battle of the chicken sandwich in Canada - KFC vs Popeyes [34:13] Why are brands still trying to use MAGA and flip it into something else? Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S5E27: Is "influencer culture" going too far? | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:44:31 | |
Season 5, episode 27! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:08] Week recap: NBA season predictions, Dinner with Jay-z or $500k gets resolved [16:51] Brooklyn restaurant bans influencers [25:46] Are Gen-Z’s job and salary expectations too high? [40:31] TikTok is experimenting with a paid subscription Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E16:The impact of the NBA strike | Featuring Jerome Cheng | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:49:00 | |
This week, we're joined by Jerome Cheng, a creative producer for MLSE (Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment). Here's what we covered: [12:20] Impact of NBA player strike and movement around social justice [25:38] Is there a responsibility for NBA players to speak up on issues of injustice? [27:34] History of WNBA players protesting for change and the differences in the approach compared to the NBA [37:04] The clear impact of the diversity issues in the NHL | |||
| S2E15: Brands are welcoming us back...but are we ready? | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:48:28 | |
This week, it's just us covering the topics on our own! Here's what we covered: [01:10] What is the “new normal” that we’re experiencing months into lockdown? [18:30] Is remote work the future for ad agencies? [25:47] Do we think Instagram Reels will strive considering the competition? [35:26] Potential subscription model for Twitter in the future. Would you ever pay to use parts of social media? [41:20] NBA introducing different strategies to keep the game going and fans engaged Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E14: The path to finding purpose in your career | Featuring Jermaine Murray | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:51:38 | |
This week, we're joined by Jermaine Murray, a career strategist and tech recruiter. Here's what we covered: [15:07] Why aren’t black people being hired for high paying jobs? [25:27] What does a recruiter do exactly? [32:35] Why recruiters should focus on genuinely trying to improve the situation of their candidates [38:46] What does long term change look like for brands that are starting to focus on hiring black talent? [42:10] Is there a pipeline problem and how do we get more black people in marketing/tech roles? To connect with Jermaine Murray about your career goals or questions in that space, visit www.jupiterhr.ca/ and let him know The MAD Mix sent you! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix
Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund Innocence Project Donations for various organizations | |||
| S2E13: What comes with having a seat at the table? | Featuring Janice Liu | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:55:25 | |
This week, we're joined by Janice Liu, a senior vice president in the digital ad space, a tech founder, and so much more. Here's what we covered: [10:20] How Janice balances running Filling the Gap, an initiative helping empowering women in the professional space while also working her “9 to 5” [21:30] Balancing multiple projects in addition to a day-to-day job without dropping the ball [28:40] What barriers have you experienced as a woman of color in advertising/tech? [34:20] Companies addressing diversity as a trend. What does long term change look like? [45:00] When is it okay to call out racially insensitive moments at work? [50:58] When allyship can come into play for speaking up during racially insensitive moments Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com
Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund Innocence Project Donations for various organizations | |||
| S2E12: Is a boycott stronger when a brand does it? | Featuring Fiorella Campodonico | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:47:55 | |
This week, we're joined by Fiorella Campodonico, a social media manager and digital marketer currently working for one of the world's largest beverage companies. Here's what we covered: [10:20] #StopHateForProfit - Brands boycotting buying ads on Facebook. What’s going on with this movement? [17:12] From the consumer perspective, what would boycotting Facebook look like? [22:50] Are brands being authentic with their Facebook boycott or is it performative? [40:15] Nike boycotts the Washington Redskins until they change their name. What will be the impact?
Places you can donate to and petitions to sign: Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund: Innocence Project Donations for various organizations | |||
| S2E11: Representation is everything | Featuring Danica Nelson | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:46:47 | |
This week, we're joined by Danica Nelson, a senior marketing communications manager, marketing consultant, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion advocate. Here's what we covered: [07:26] What is the role of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) teams and how to approach and set them up properly [16:47] How can we get more Black people and POC's in marketing/advertising and tech? [20:57] Bringing your true self to work - what does it mean to be unapologetically Black in the workplace? [31:35] White people stepping down from their roles to make room for a Black replacement. Is it genuine? [35:55] What does long term change look like from brands in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion space? [41:09] Will you stop supporting brands that aren’t handling anti-black racism initiatives well?
Black Lives Matter NAACP Legal Defense Fund: Innocence Project Donations for various organizations | |||
| S2E10: 2020 - When brands found out they were racist | Featuring Seth Waterman | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:46:35 | |
This week, we're joined by Seth Waterman, a business director for an ad agency in Toronto. Here's what we covered: [04:36] The impact of Juneteenth. How should companies handle this? [12:50] Snapchat removing a lens for Juneteenth that received backlash. Is lack of representation the reason this keeps happening? [22:25] Brands finally addressing racism within their products like Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s + The social power of Tik Tok [28:00] Who does diversity and inclusion initiatives fall on? [37:10] When is cancel culture justified? [41:48] Lack of representation within production companies in Toronto exposed. What’s the impact?
Black Lives Matter Justice for George Floyd https://ca.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/ Innocence Project | |||
| S2E09: So you made your donation to BLM...now what? | Featuring Anton Mwewa | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:49:27 | |
This week, we're joined by Anton Mwewa, an art director and photographer working for an ad agency in Toronto. Here's what we covered: [4:24] Brand responses during the protests that have stood out [8:18] Where is the internal Black representation for companies? [13:10] #BlackoutTuesday posts from brands as lazy support. What does long term support look like? [22:10] What’s it like being black in a predominantly white creative space? [32:30] What are some of the differences we can expect for the rest of Pride month with the current BLM protests? [41:38] When do we start holding brands accountable for their lack of support?
Black Lives Matter Justice for George Floyd https://ca.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/ Innocence Project | |||
| S2E08: #BlackLivesMatter | Featuring Joshua Richards | 03 Jun 2020 | 00:49:18 | |
This week, we're joined by Joshua Richards, the director of creative technology for john st advertising, and a diversity and inclusion advocate. Here's what we covered:
[10:45] At what point is the support on social media inauthentic? [17:42] Brands responding during the protests [26:07] Do brands have the privilege to be silent? [31:39] Do you want your company to speak up? [41:00] Opportunity for diversity and inclusion Black Lives Matter Change.org - Justice for George Floyd https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/ Innocence Project https://www.innocenceproject.org/ | |||
| S2E07: Places are reopening but do you feel safe? Can you become a billionaire, ethically? Pandemic insurance for companies moving forward | 20 May 2020 | 00:44:30 | |
Here's what was covered on episode 7: Things are starting to re-open but is it safe? [1:45] Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S5E26: Would our lives be better without social media? | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:42:22 | |
Season 5, episode 26! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:00] Week recap: AGO x KAWS, Celebrity boxing fights [10:34] Bed bug crisis in Paris [13:24] Girl Math evolves into Corporate Math [27:30] Are we better off with or without social media? [36:15] Is the NFL planting fake fans during the broadcasting of their games? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E06: How will brands adjust their marketing efforts post-quarantine? The desire to appear productive right now, Will there be changes in consumer expectations? | Featuring Fanny R-K | 07 May 2020 | 00:44:18 | |
For episode 6, we brought back Fanny R-K, a guest from season 1, an experienced brand strategist, and hilarious stand-up comic. Here's what we covered: Which quarantine measures will remain long term? [3:07] You can check out Sunday Best Comedy, a show hosted by Fanny every Sunday: https://www.instagram.com/sundaybestcomedy/ Follow Fanny on IG @savoury_boy Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD MIx content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E05: Brand advertising mistakes during COVID-19, Which services might go extinct post-pandemic, What life might look like afterwards | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:45:09 | |
Episode 5 is here and there's still so much to talk about related to COVID-19. Malick and Dak talk about how their personal lives might change post-pandemic, how the services we used before might become obsolete, brands advertising during COVID-19, and whether or not this celebration of essential workers will last. How our personal lives might change post-COVID [8:03] Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD MIx content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E04: What will society look like after the COVID-19 pandemic, pros and cons of remote work, brands continuing to push ads | 03 Apr 2020 | 00:42:25 | |
For episode 4, Malick and Dak continue the podcast remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They give their opinions on how society will react and change when it's safe to be outside again, break down some of the challenges and benefits of working from home, discuss brands pushing ad messages during this time and why they don't work, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD MIx content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E03: It's bigger than business. Breaking down the business and cultural impact of COVID-19 | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:42:33 | |
Malick and Dak are here with the third episode of a new season. COVID-19 has been the top of news for the last couple of months and the duo dive right into its effect on all industries. They discuss how companies have responded so far, what it might look like for industries if the pandemic continues much longer, and the part we play as citizens in all of this. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD MIx content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E02: Political meme strategies, Brands trying to blend in, New Tim Horton's Roll Up the Rim format | Featuring Broil King$ Group Chat | 27 Feb 2020 | 00:45:29 | |
Malick and Dak are back with episode 2, and joined by Duncan Boyd (copywriter), Jay Fleming (strategist), and Dan Pozzebon (market researcher) to break down the following: Political memes and brand inauthenticity [2:00] Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD MIx content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S2E01: New podcast name, who dis? | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:41:36 | |
The duo is back in the new year with a new name for the podcast, a new look for the website, and kicking off episode 1 of a new season. On this episode, Malick and Dak talk about Popeyes Chicken giving a Family Feud contestant $10k, the 2020 U.S. election and the part Facebook and other social apps will play, Tim Hortons potentially tarnishing their brand and much more! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD MIx content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S1E22: What were the biggest brand W's and L's of 2019? *Season Finale* | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:46:41 | |
For the season 1 finale episode of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak reflect back on 2019 and paint the picture for 2020 goals and updates with the podcast. They discuss how to set new years resolutions and stick with them, the biggest brand fails and successes of the year, projected trends that fell flat and their favourite memes of course, along with much more! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! | |||
| S1E21: The genius of the "Peloton Girl" and fast advertising | 11 Dec 2019 | 00:43:57 | |
For Episode 21 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak have a bunch to talk about! They dive into the latest controversy surrounding the Peloton ad and why it caused so much social media buzz, the genius or lack-thereof of the Tesla Cybertruck and its promotion, what a 4-day work week could look like in North America, the Baby Yoda craze, and much much more!
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| S1E20: When your dog blows up as a social influencer | Featuring Carly Bright | 27 Nov 2019 | 00:44:29 | |
For Episode 20 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak sit down with Carly Bright, a freelance studio artist and the one and only content manager and dog mom for @deanthebasset, a dog influencer with nearly 500,000 social followers. They dive right into her journey working for different ad agencies and discuss how she was able to take an Instagram page for her dog all the way to brand deals and a Webby Award years later. They also talk about the launch of Disney+ and the true value of nostalgia amongst so much more.
Want to follow all things Dean? Check out his Facebook and Instagram pages @Deanthebasset
Production credits: Christian Byrne
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| S1E19: Getting financially lit-erate | Featuring Octavia Ramirez | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:47:31 | |
For Episode 19 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak sit down with Octavia Ramirez, CEO of Paper and Coin and a freelance copywriter. They dive right into her journey as an entrepreneur and what lead her to launching a new magazine for her brand earlier in November. Octavia discusses the drive needed for entrepreneurship, why it made sense to release a print magazine in 2019 for millennials, how to demand what you're worth, and so much more.
Check out paperandcoin.ca and look out for a copy of their FW-19 magazine in Indigo bookstores all over Canada.
Follow Octavia on IG @octaviafaith
Production credits: Christian Byrne
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| S5E25: What are we looking for from Drake? “For All The Dogs” review | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:43:26 | |
Season 5, episode 25! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [02:34] Week recap: Long weekend vibes, change in weather [05:25] Drake “For All the Dogs” album review [15:12] World Mental Health Day - now what? [23:00] Men crash an All-Women tech conference [28:45] Meta introduces AI personas that use the likeness of celebrities [35:03] Former school shooter has a big platform on TikTok after being released - should he? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S1E18: Breaking down the beef between media and creative agencies | Featuring Regan Bartlett-Green | 25 Oct 2019 | 00:45:34 | |
For Episode 18 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak sit down with Regan Bartlett-Green, an experienced strategy planner for a media agency in Toronto. They all discuss the "beef" between media agencies and creative agencies and why the tension can exist, the upcoming election and why political ads suck, what the future of Netflix and other streaming services might look like, and much more!
Follow Regan on IG here @r.bartlettgreen
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| S1E17: Having difficult conversations as a producer | Featuring Neal Owusu | 10 Oct 2019 | 00:50:19 | |
For Episode 17 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak sit down with Neal Owusu, the current director of production at a popular cannabis company in Toronto. Neal has had quite the career creating his own magazine, working as an integrated producer for various agencies, building websites, and most recently creating short films. On this episode Neal discusses some difficult conversations and projects he's had to tackle in his career, what makes a killer producer, tackling multiple creative projects while maintaining a 9-5, and much more! To keep up with Neal's creative projects, check out his work at: https://nealowusu.com/ | |||
| S1E16: What's the true value of creative strategy? | Featuring Jay Fleming | 01 Oct 2019 | 00:46:53 | |
For Episode 16 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak sit down with Jay Fleming, a friend, former colleague, and currently a senior brand strategist for an agency in Toronto. They all discuss the need for creative strategy and the future of the role, what makes a good strategist and advice for juniors, brands capitalizing on Area 51 memes, and much more!
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| S1E15: Tick tock...Instagram is preparing to make another platform obsolete | 25 Sep 2019 | 00:46:15 | |
On episode 15 of All About the MIX, Malick and Dak dive right into the latest iPhone announcement and whether or not Apple is running out of steam, Instagram getting ready to copy TikTok, problems with vaping and how they've been marketed, and much more!
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| S1E14: Give me the more convenient option in exchange for my privacy | 17 Sep 2019 | 00:47:05 | |
On episode 14 of All About the MIX, Malick and Dak dive right into the current controversy and protests outside of the Toronto Chic Fil A location and what it means for the brand, new tools in tech and the dangers that come with, why millennials might be drinking less beer than before, and much more!
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| S1E13: Where's the line between cultural relevance and cultural exploitation? | Featuring Fanny R-K | 09 Sep 2019 | 00:49:15 | |
We're back! For episode 13 of All About the Mix, Malick and Dak sit down with Fanny, an old friend, experienced brand strategist, and hilarious stand-up comic. They talk about her experience working in an agency vs in-house environment, what it means to be an authentic brand in 2019, what makes a good ad, managing industry burnout, and so much more! You can check out Fanny's stand-up every Sunday night at The Corner Comedy Club East http://www.thecornercomedy.com/tickets/sundaybest Follow Fanny on IG here @savoury_boy | |||
| S1E12: You can be comfortable but you won't be satisfied | Featuring Jonah Goldberg | 26 Jun 2019 | 00:42:24 | |
On episode 12 of All About the MIX, Malick and Dak sit down with Jonah Goldberg, a passionate marketer taking a huge leap in his career and in life. Jonah drops enough gems to write a book about stepping out of your comfort zone to welcome new experiences and how that brought him to jumping into an opportunity in Tanzania working on a local enterprise development project. You can learn more about this in the links below. Malick, Dak, and Jonah also discuss the authenticity of brands getting involved in Pride month, what it means for Canada now that we're NBA champs, and much more! You can learn more about the project in Tanzania with Cuso International and how you can get involved at: https://bit.ly/2IYYB9v @jonah_mg Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop. Also, please take a moment to rate our podcast on whichever platform you're listening on! https://themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner | |||
| S1E11:Behind the minds of an advertising creative team | Featuring Maddie Rosenberg & Ela Kallonen | 19 Jun 2019 | 00:43:28 | |
On episode 11 of All About the MIX, Malick and Dak sit down with Maddie & Ela, an advertising creative team that has worked on some of Canada's biggest brands and for Canada's best ad agencies. The duo discusses some of the challenges and perks with being a creative team, how they maintain a healthy work-life balance, whether or not creativity is truly subjective, and they also drop some major gems to help those in an intern position land a full-time offer. | |||
| S1E10: Being a 'fun guy' has its perks | Featuring Jeff Lei | 05 Jun 2019 | 00:45:47 | |
On episode 10 of All About the MIX, Malick and Dak sit down with Jeff Lei, a social media strategist, sneakerhead and founder of @matter.to clothing. They discuss Kawhi Leonard and New Balance's collaboration, innovative strategies brands implement on social media, Jeff’s journey into starting his own business and how he balances a his full-time job with his passion project, and whether or not a four year college degree is still needed in 2019.
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| S1E09: If your brand is not talking sustainability, who's listening? | 09 May 2019 | 00:41:50 | |
On episode 9 of All About the MIX, Malick and Dak discuss the latest Sonic the Hedgehog trailer and the backlash it received online, Burger King's new campaign receiving mixed reviews on its representation of mental health, the Beyond Meat craze causing brands to further approach sustainability, and much more! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! | |||
| S5E24: Taylor Swift's hold on the NFL media | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
Season 5, episode 24! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:30] Week recap: Meta Smart Glasses, NYC is flooded, Andrew Schulz comedy show [10:15] Disney Plus cracks down on password sharing [16:25] Tone-deaf company messaging around National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [29:15] Taylor Swift takes over NFL media coverage [37:10] The magnitude of Mr Beast’s brand Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com | |||
| S1E08: Can we say goodbye to the vanity behind Instagram likes? | 01 May 2019 | 00:41:36 | |
The MAD Mix team is back with another episode of All About The MIX. Malick and Dak dive right into the hype surrounding The Avengers and brands leeching onto to the blockbuster franchise, a future where your Tesla car can earn money for you while you sleep, Instagram potentially removing likes from their platform, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! | |||
| S1E07:: Do what you love but secure the bag at the same time | Featuring Joshua Kennedy | 04 Apr 2019 | 00:41:15 | |
Joshua Kennedy, a mechanical engineering student, professional photographer, and investor is our guest for this week. The MAD Mix team and Joshua dive into the lack of diversity in engineering, investment tips & tricks and the importance of creating different streams of income, how Joshua was able to stand out in the sea of Toronto photographers and much more!
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@_j_photos
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| S1E06: Should we say R.I.P to car ownership and "hello" to 15 cent coffee? | 28 Mar 2019 | 00:42:25 | |
On the sixth episode of All About The MIX, Malick and Dak discuss Google Stadia, a new video gaming service set to disrupt the industry, subscription based services across different industries with examples from Lyft and Burger King, and a new feature on Instagram that will make online shopping even easier.
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