Conversations on Messaging
Podcast Host: Tim Yeadon
Producer: Meghan O’Neill
Editor: Lili Joo
Music & Cover Art: Brian Leahy
Episodes, Season 2
What Motivates People To Give - Savitha Reddy Pathi
Savitha Pathi describes the relationship between donors and the organizations they fund, and how connecting people to the issues they care about has changed in recent times.
Why Algorithms Rob Us Of What Truly Matters - Hanson Hosein
Hanson Hosein talks about what the future could look like as we become increasingly polarized in our narratives and the danger of “frictionless digital experiences”.
The Progress Pride Flag, and the Realities of Intellectual Property - Daniel Quasar
The creator of the Progress Pride Flag shares their experience of going viral, and the subsequent need for stewardship of an iconic symbol.
Creating Relevant Content with First-Party Data - Brian Knollenberg
Brian Knollenberg of BECU defines the capabilities of data within a marketing department and outlines the need for oversight on the use of consumer data.
Learning To Love Online Learning - Larry Asher
Director of the School of Visual Concepts, and the agency, Worker Bees, Larry Asher, talks about the skills marketers and creatives need to learn right now.
SEO As A Creative Partner - Kyle Freeman
Kyle Freeman explains the best ways to partner with SEO, how to become an SEO expert, and how to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape of search engine algorithms.
Why Diverse Agencies Outperform All Others - Catherine Bye & Mariah Lincoln
Knack Collective’s co-founders tell us how they are future-proofing their agency through diversity and inclusion practices, flexible cultures, and by being “people first”.
A Tour Through Art Book Design - Ryan Polich
Book designer at Lucia | Marquand, Ryan Polich, describes his design process, from the choice of materials through to typography.
Empowering Others With Design Thinking - Coreen Callister
Coreen Callister, Product Design Director at Ledger8760, and adjunct faculty at the University of Washington, tells us about the processes she shares with her students and clients.
Three Must-Have SEO Tools - Kyle Freeman
A 9 minute microcast with Kyle Freeman, Head of SEO at Assurance, who reviews keyword research tools, rank tracking tools, and website crawlers.
Turning Your Passion Into A Professional Niche - Katie Betts
Katie Betts tells us how she channeled her love for aerial performance into a marketing niche for her agency, and how passion can take all the work out of networking.
Episodes, Season 1
Community Is Built By Those Who Show Up - David Conrad
David Conrad reflects on what he learned about partnership and building community from organizing CreativeMornings Seattle and as co-founder of Design Commission.
Great UX Writers Follow the Data - Melissa Antonelli
Melissa Antonelli, Zillow’s Principal UX Content Strategist, discusses the basics of UX Writing, and how she started her career in marketing.
The Untapped Market of Accessible Tourism - Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith talks about accessible tourism, the need for inclusive thinking in design, and how his experiences traveling worldwide in a wheelchair led to Freewheel Weekends.
Metrics Matter, But Hearts Buy Shoes - Michael Ryan Wilson
Michael Ryan Wilson is the Brand Creative Director of Finish Line. He talks about his journey getting there and his balance between formula and audacity in his team’s design choices.
Design As An Investment For Minority-Owned Startups - Keron Williams
Keron Williams is a UI/UX Designer in Houston, Texas, where he's the agency owner of Gravitt8 Development, which offers design and development of mobile apps and websites.
The Tenets of Responsible Design - Gage Mitchell
Gage Mitchell, of Seattle creative agency Modern Species, talks about doing well by doing good, the benefits of having a mission, and how to build community.
Market Research Demystified - Dr. Melanie Richards
Dr. Melanie Richards discusses market research methodologies that every company or organization can use to achieve their business goals.
Why Presidential Pollsters Keep Getting It Wrong - Jerry Johnson
Tim chats with Jerry Johnson, owner and principal consultant at Cascade Strategies, whose market research team helped track voter sentiment in the 2016 Presidential election.
"Welcome to Wildforth" - A Design Agency's First Year - Kenna Smith & Kerry Franz
Co-founders Kenna Smith (Business Director), and Kerry Franz (Creative Director) of Wildforth Creative talk us through what the first year of an agency looks like.
Growing Your Personal Brand with The Punk Rock MBA - Finn McKenty
Marketing strategist, writer, and YouTuber, Finn McKenty, explains how to achieve more in your business by defining your personal brand.
Design Centric Spaces: Rethinking the Agency Experience - Erik Molano
Erik Molano, Creative Director and co-founder of Photon Factory, shares what he has learned in 5 years of owning an agency.
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