Rob Reilly is WPP's Global Chief Creative Officer. In this tell-all series of conversations, Rob sits with some of the most exciting people in the business of creativity. Whilst his producer tries hard to keep things on track, as is often the case, creativity and chaos reign supreme. Try it; you might like it.
S2 E11 · Tue, October 08, 2024
Cannes Special: Rob Reilly is joined by Jayson Atienza, award-winning artist and creative director, to discuss Jayson’s impressive career journey, the inspiration behind his designs for the WPP Beach at Cannes Lions this year, and how living in different countries with unique cultures has shaped him as an artist.
S2 E10 · Tue, August 20, 2024
Cannes Special: Rob Reilly is joined by Rose Herceg, President of Australia and New Zealand at WPP, as the duo discuss life lessons from Rose’s parents, Rose’s experience as Cannes Creative Data Jury President, and the landscape and evolution of creativity in Australia and New Zealand.
S2 E9 · Thu, August 08, 2024
Cannes Special: Rob Reilly is joined by Philip Thomas, Chief Executive of Ascential and Chair of Cannes Lions, to discuss the evolution of Cannes Lions over the years, the behind the scenes stories from the renowned global festival, and how Cannes helps push the industry forward.
S2 E7 · Tue, May 07, 2024
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Stephan Pretorius, Chief Technology Officer at WPP, to discuss Stephan’s career journey, his predictions for the future of AI, and how WPP is developing and deploying AI solutions with its clients globally.
S2 E7 · Wed, April 24, 2024
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kat Sullivan, Senior Director of Interaction Design at WPP, and Precious Ashama, Experiential Creative at Hogarth, to discuss accessibility in the tech sector, the creation of WPP’s Creative Tech Apprenticeship program, and some of their favorite creative projects inspired by new innovations.
S2 E1 · Tue, April 02, 2024
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Cameron Lee Burrill, a producer at Hogarth, to discuss Cameron’s career pivot from acting to production, his experience working at the largest creative content production company in the world, what drew him to the industry, and his not so secret talent - tap dancing.
S2 E5 · Tue, March 19, 2024
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Rich Frankel, Global Creative Director at Spotify Advertising, to discuss Rich’s pioneering role on the team that launched MTV, Nickelodeon and The Movie Channel, his experience working alongside Sting during his solo career, the rise of podcasts during the pandemic, and how Spotify is using innovative tech and AI to create personalized experiences for listeners.
S2 E4 · Tue, March 05, 2024
CANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Manolo Arroyo, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, to discuss his childhood in Brazil, Coca-Cola’s evolution as one of the world’s most iconic brands, WPP Open X and Coca-Cola’s work together and more.
S2 E3 · Tue, February 20, 2024
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by rising star Noel Bronson, a Senior Creative at Ogilvy, who shares how pop culture influences his creativity, what sets the advertising industry apart, and some of his favorite career moments - from starting his own business to doing merchandise design for Epic Record artists such as Puff Daddy, DJ Khaled and more.
S2 E2 · Tue, January 23, 2024
WPP's Rob Reilly is joined by Laura Maness, Global CEO of Grey Group and Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer at Grey Group, to discuss what drew them both to the industry, how to balance a global vision and business, qualities that make a good leader, and more.
S2 E1 · Tue, January 09, 2024
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry, SVP at Apple, and current chair of Save the Children Intl. to discuss the importance of having a CEO who believes in creativity, the impact of AI on the advertising industry, and learnings from her career journey. [Angela is a member of the board of directors at WPP.]
S1 E8 · Tue, December 19, 2023
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Mae Karwowski, CEO and Founder of Obviously, to discuss WPP’s 2023 acquisition of Obviously, the explosive growth of influencer marketing and how Mae predicted it, advice for young entrepreneurs, and her unusual first job – selling first edition and rare books.
S1 E7 · Wed, December 06, 2023
CANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Fernando Machado, Advisor at NotCo, to discuss gaming as a newer category at Cannes Lions, Rob and Fernando’s shared history with Burger King, what drew Fer to NotCo, and why he loves the advertising industry.
S1 E6 · Tue, November 14, 2023
CANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer at Microsoft, for a special Cannes episode, to discuss Microsoft winning Marketer of the Year at Cannes Lions in 2021, the role of a Chief Brand Officer, how data and creativity go hand-in-hand, and her proudest career moments.
S1 E6 · Tue, November 14, 2023
CANNES SPECIAL: Kathleen Hall WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer at Microsoft, to discuss Microsoft winning Marketer of the Year at Cannes Lions in 2021, the role of a Chief Brand Officer, how data and creativity go hand-in-hand, and her proudest career moments.
S1 E5 · Mon, October 30, 2023
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by rising star Michelle Morgan, a Strategy Director at GroupM’s Mindshare, to discuss the creative side of media strategy, the power behind fusing data and storytelling, and the importance of mentorship.
S1 E4 · Wed, October 18, 2023
WPP’s Rob Reilly continues his conversation with comedian, actor, producer, and writer Marlon Wayans as they think about new ways to bring the advertising and entertainment sectors closer together, the legacy and branding of the Wayans family, the secret sauce to brand consistency, and AI’s impact on the world of entertainment.
S1 E2 · Wed, October 18, 2023
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by comedian, actor, producer, and writer extraordinaire Marlon Wayans to discuss their mutual sneaker obsession, the art of comedy and the creative process, some of Marlon’s most iconic roles over the years, and how to bring humor back into the advertising sector.
S1 E2 · Tue, October 03, 2023
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Omid Farhang, CEO and Founder of Majority, to discuss how he started his own agency, what it took to convince Shaquille O’Neal to become an investor in Majority, Omid’s passion for pop culture, the importance of authentic positivity and who his creative hero is.
S1 E1 · Tue, September 19, 2023
In the opening episode of the series WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO at Ogilvy, and Jon Halvorson, Global SVP, Consumer Experience & Digital Commerce at Mondelēz International. They discuss what makes the advertising industry so special, why creativity is the world’s greatest asset, some of their favorite creative campaigns and what defines a good leader. The guests also reveal some unexpected secret talents.
Trailer · Fri, September 15, 2023
Have a sneak peek at some of the inspiring, intelligent, witty and creative guests in our first few shows!
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