In this episode recorded in Melbourne, Australia we discuss how we can unlock the power of the beauty industry to challenge conventions and ensure minorities are seen, heard and represented.  Our hosts are Jessie Bowers (Creative Director) of the Melbourne studio) and Kim Lewis (Senior Account Manager of the Melbourne studio) are joined by Chelsea Bonner, CEO of Bella Management and James Parr, model, disability advocate, and writer. This chapter of Fresh Meet goes into a lively discussion about how we should challenge traditional standards of beauty to be more inclusive.

In this episode recorded in Melbourne, Australia we discuss how we can unlock the power of the beauty industry to challenge conventions and ensure minorities are seen, heard and represented. Our hosts are Jessie Bowers (Creative Director) of the Melbourne studio) and Kim Lewis (Senior Account Manager of the Melbourne studio) are joined by Chelsea Bonner, CEO of Bella Management and James Parr, model, disability advocate, and writer. This chapter of Fresh Meet goes into a lively discussion about how we should challenge traditional standards of beauty to be more inclusive.

Breaking Bad: Challenging Beauty Bias

In this episode, marking B-Corp month, we’ll discuss how and why purpose-led businesses emerge and thrive during economic downturns and recession. We’ll chat through the complexities of purpose-based marketing or brand activism in the face of a cost-of-living crisis and what a sustainable model for sustainability looks like.  Hosted by Manifest CEO and founder Alex Myers, with guests including Emily Laws (Head of Brand, Lucky Saint), Ian Hambleton (Co-founder, Ecologi) and Sinead Gray (Joint MD, Kindred). 

In this episode, marking B-Corp month, we’ll discuss how and why purpose-led businesses emerge and thrive during economic downturns and recession. We’ll chat through the complexities of purpose-based marketing or brand activism in the face of a cost-of-living crisis and what a sustainable model for sustainability looks like.  Hosted by Manifest CEO and founder Alex Myers, with guests including Emily Laws (Head of Brand, Lucky Saint), Ian Hambleton (Co-founder, Ecologi) and Sinead Gray (Joint MD, Kindred).

B Here Now: How positive impact brands thrive during economic downturns 

In this episode we are joined by Rodrigo Gravitz, CEO and founder of the market research SaaS solution, My Telescope. We talk about everything share of search — from the importance of measuring market trends, campaign effectiveness and brand recognition, to being constantly monitored, the shift in personal boundaries and finding a balance between using share of search for good vs bad.

In this episode we are joined by Rodrigo Gravitz, CEO and founder of the market research SaaS solution, My Telescope. We talk about everything share of search — from the importance of measuring market trends, campaign effectiveness and brand recognition, to being constantly monitored, the shift in personal boundaries and finding a balance between using share of search for good vs bad.

Search & Deploy: How share of search is changing global culture

In this episode, our host Rosanna Bhanji, associate creative director in Stockholm is joined by both MD and partner of the Stockholm Studio Anna Karlsson and Johanna Hoof, co-founder of voice streaming platform Logcast. Together they help us understand the power of a voice and why it’s important to make our voices heard. They cover everything from the story of Logcast and why the platform exist to the importance of democratising people’s voices and the future of advertising and comms within the sound space.

In this episode, our host Rosanna Bhanji, associate creative director in Stockholm is joined by both MD and partner of the Stockholm Studio Anna Karlsson and Johanna Hoof, co-founder of voice streaming platform Logcast. Together they help us understand the power of a voice and why it’s important to make our voices heard. They cover everything from the story of Logcast and why the platform exist to the importance of democratising people’s voices and the future of advertising and comms within the sound space.

The power of a voice

Ahead of the World Cup kicking off, in this month's episode Julian and Daisy talk all things football with the founder of Goal Click, Matthew Barrett. Goal Click is a global storytelling platform helping people understand one another through the universal language of football. We cover everything from big money in sport, the controversy surrounding the Qatar World Cup and the responsibility of brands to make football a more inclusive and progressive game.

Ahead of the World Cup kicking off, in this month's episode Julian and Daisy talk all things football with the founder of Goal Click, Matthew Barrett. Goal Click is a global storytelling platform helping people understand one another through the universal language of football. We cover everything from big money in sport, the controversy surrounding the Qatar World Cup and the responsibility of brands to make football a more inclusive and progressive game.

Game Changers: Inspiring understanding through football 

On this episode Manifest founder and CEO Alex Myers and Senior Account Manager Kim Lewis speaks to Bec Park of Jonny Condoms about safe sex and risky business.  Locked in and love locked up - vegan and PEFC-certified Aussie condom brand, Jonny, excelled during the pandemic and is now moving onto bigger markets, having its sights set on the world. Not only does the brand promote safe sex, for everyone, but is a leading advocate in consent, as well as sustainability - every Jonny condom is paired with a biodegradable bag to promote mess-free, conscious disposal. Listen to how this intimacy-focused brand thrived in a world of distance and isolation. Go Jonny, Go Go.

On this episode Manifest founder and CEO Alex Myers and Senior Account Manager Kim Lewis speaks to Bec Park of Jonny Condoms about safe sex and risky business.  Locked in and love locked up - vegan and PEFC-certified Aussie condom brand, Jonny, excelled during the pandemic and is now moving onto bigger markets, having its sights set on the world. Not only does the brand promote safe sex, for everyone, but is a leading advocate in consent, as well as sustainability - every Jonny condom is paired with a biodegradable bag to promote mess-free, conscious disposal. Listen to how this intimacy-focused brand thrived in a world of distance and isolation. Go Jonny, Go Go.

Keep your sex safe and your business risky

From the recession to the metaverse, the Manifest global team discuss the trends, issues, and topics that are likely to shape the global communications industry in the coming decade. Hosted by Julian Obubo (Brand Strategy Director/Manifest UK), featuring Alex Myers (CEO &amp; Founder/Manifest Group), Josefine Hedlund (Creative Production Director/Manifest Stockholm), Isabel Thomson-Officer (Managing Partner/Manifest Melbourne), Jessie Bowers Jr (Creative Director (Manifest Melbourne).

From the recession to the metaverse, the Manifest global team discuss the trends, issues, and topics that are likely to shape the global communications industry in the coming decade. Hosted by Julian Obubo (Brand Strategy Director/Manifest UK), featuring Alex Myers (CEO &amp; Founder/Manifest Group), Josefine Hedlund (Creative Production Director/Manifest Stockholm), Isabel Thomson-Officer (Managing Partner/Manifest Melbourne), Jessie Bowers Jr (Creative Director (Manifest Melbourne).

The Next Ten: How creative will evolve in the next decade

Our host Rosanna Bhanji,  Associate Creative Director in our Stockholm studio, is joined by Martin Sandin, Creative Content Producer and Screen Writer to discuss the importance of storytelling.  The pair cover what storytelling means in 2022, the frameworks around it, and how brands need to adopt effective storytelling to connect with and engage their communities.

Our host Rosanna Bhanji,  Associate Creative Director in our Stockholm studio, is joined by Martin Sandin, Creative Content Producer and Screen Writer to discuss the importance of storytelling.  The pair cover what storytelling means in 2022, the frameworks around it, and how brands need to adopt effective storytelling to connect with and engage their communities.

Once upon a time: The importance of brand storytelling in 2022

And we're back! In the first episode of Season 2 of Fresh Meet, Jessie Bowers, our Manifest Melbourne studio Creative Director is in conversation with Sarah McGregor, the Executive Creative Director at Dentsu and Ed Bechervaise, Creative Director at Friction Creative.  This episode will explore how current and past creative trends can help shape how we develop ideas to produce groundbreaking work. 

And we're back! In the first episode of Season 2 of Fresh Meet, Jessie Bowers, our Manifest Melbourne studio Creative Director is in conversation with Sarah McGregor, the Executive Creative Director at Dentsu and Ed Bechervaise, Creative Director at Friction Creative. This episode will explore how current and past creative trends can help shape how we develop ideas to produce groundbreaking work.

How past and present trends help shape and inspire creative

In episode one of Fresh Meet- The Crisis Series, we take a look at the initial impacts of the Coronavirus on the marketing industry. What are the changes agencies and brands need to make, and what are the potential long term implications of at least...

So that was an interesting week.... How the comms industry is coping during a global pandemic

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Can brands be activists? Should brands be activists?

The Brand as Activist: A model for the future or a flash in the pan?

In episode 9 of Fresh Meet we tackle the nebulous and endlessly fascinating concept of creativity

Anatomy of an idea: Breaking down the DNA of creativity

A discussion on the world of work and wellbeing and the importance of finding your purpose

Ground by the Grind: A conversation on finding purpose in work

A discussion on how brands are engaging with their audiences in the digital age

Power to the People: How are brands harnessing community to build for the future?

A philosophical look at how brands are responding to digital transformation

From Success to Significance: The evolving role of brands in the digital age

A discussion on the hard work, hustle and sacrifices it takes to get started in the PR industry

Hard Work & Hustle: How to get started in the PR industry

A discussion on the state of affairs of diversity initiatives in PR in the UK

The 'D' Word: Assessing the status quo of diversity in the PR industry

A comparative analysis on the practice of PR in the US and UK

Same same but different: Comparing PR in the UK and USA

A discussion on the sustainability of current influencer relations models

Under the influence: What’s the state of influencer relations and what does the future hold?

A discussion on the purpose and art of saying sorry

Sorry seems to be the hardest word

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