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Inspiring Futures - Lessons from the Worlds of Marketing and Advertising

Ed Cotton
Advertising
Brand Strategy
Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Cultural Insights
Mcdonald's
Sustainability
Web3
Wieden + Kennedy
NOAN
Social Media
Depop
Journalism
Flytevu
Cultural Futurism
Covid-19
Nike
Behavioral Science
Cultural Signaling
Digital Advertising

Inspiring Futures pulls back the curtain on the minds reshaping advertising and marketing today. Host Ed Cotton, former Chief Strategy Officer at Butler Shine and Stern & Partners, engages industry visionaries in raw, unfiltered conversations about their career pivots, creative breakthroughs, and strategic innovations. No canned responses. No PR filters. Just honest insights about navigating the c... more

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It's always interesting to see what a network agency in a local market is capable of, especially at a moment in advertising history when geography matters less than it ever has. 

A few weeks back, I got a chance to sit down with Hava... more

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A few months ago, in the middle of summer, I got a chance to sit down with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, to talk about his brand new book, "The Running Ground." We got to talk about the book—what inspired it, how he approached i... more

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Brandon runs strategy at Trade School which is the creative agency which was born out of 22squared in 2020.

The agency's clients include- Makita, Home Depot, Shark Ninja, Publix and Advent Health. 

Brandon's experience includes time... more

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5 Things I learned from talking to Kelsey Hodgkin- CEO-Special US 

In my conversation for the Inspiring Futures podcasts that spans London, Buenos Aires, and Los Angeles, Kelsey Hodgkin — CEO and Partner at Special U.S. — maps out ho... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Murphy
Head of Strategy and Transformation at Trade School
Trade School
Episode: Brandon Murphy- Chief Strategy Officer- Trade School- Atlanta
Kelsey Hodgkin
CEO and Partner at Special US, with a diverse background in advertising across multiple countries
Special US
Episode: Kelsey Hodgkin- CEO and Partner- Special US
Nick Avaria
Consultant, former agency owner, and agency buyer
Episode: Nick Avaria- Inside The Unglamorous World of Agency Operations
Lucy Barbour
Founder of We Are Masterplan, a strategy consultancy that also teaches strategic thinking
We Are Masterplan
Episode: Lucy Barbor - We Are Masterplan
David Aaker
Preeminent authority on brands and branding
Author and Professor
Episode: David Aaker- The OG of Brand
Rachel Ramaswamy
Managing Partner at Work&Co
Work&Co
Episode: Rachel Ramaswamy- Managing Partner - Work and Co
Christine Olivas
Founder and CEO of No Single Individual
No Single Individual
Episode: The Talent Architect: Christine Olivas (No Single Individual) on Building Today's Agency Model
Ali Burton
Entrepreneur and founder of Catch, with a background in management consulting and startup experience.
Catch
Episode: Ali Burton- Gate One and Catch
Donna Dupont
Founder of Purple Compass
Purple Compass
Episode: Donna Dupont- Chief Strategist, Foresight and Design- Purple Compass

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Ed Cotton
Host of a podcast focusing on marketing and advertising topics, engaging industry experts in insightful conversations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!!!

    Ed, host of the Inspiring Futures podcast, highlights all aspects of people from diverse backgrounds, careers and industries and talks to them about how they think and what they think about the future and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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    Clarisse Gomez
    United States5 years ago
  • Rich!

    Such rich and inspiring conversation! Thank you for the insights.

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    BreeGroff
    United States6 years ago

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Rachel Ramaswamy- Managing Partner - Work and Co
Q: How do you keep talent motivated and free from administrative burdens?
Rachel explains that the goal at Work&Co is to create an environment for teams to do their best work by removing administrative burdens and allowing practitioners to stay involved in the creative process.
Rachel Ramaswamy- Managing Partner - Work and Co
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your journey and how you got to where you are today?
Rachel shares that her journey began with a desire to be a graphic designer but quickly transitioned into working with designers at big digital agencies, which led to founding Work&Co when they saw an opportunity to focus on product management for digital services.
Lucy Barbor - We Are Masterplan
Q: What was a major inflection point in your career that shaped you as a strategist?
One major inflection point was working with Procter & Gamble, where I was involved in long-term brand strategy planning that broadened my understanding of strategic roles.
Lucy Barbor - We Are Masterplan
Q: What is the headline description of We Are Masterplan as a business?
We Are Masterplan is a strategy consultancy that teaches people strategy development and skills to improve their strategic thinking.
The Talent Architect: Christine Olivas (No Single Individual) on Building Today's Agency Model
Q: What does a 27-year-old strategist with a reasonable book of maybe, say, four years' experience need to be doing right now?
They need to identify their priorities for being independent, whether it's financial gain or work-life balance, and act accordingly. Building a strategy around their goals is essential.

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Discovering the journeys and insights of marketing and advertising leaders, this podcast features real conversations with industry experts who share their personal stories, challenges, and successes. Focused on themes like creativity, brand strategy, and innovation, it presents an engaging discussion that goes beyond surface-level marketing insights, offering listeners a more profound understanding of the industry's evolution. With a common thread of raw and unfiltered dialogue, episodes are characterized by honest reflections and actionable advice, making it a valuable resource for marketers, entrepreneurs, and creatives alike.

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