SCREAMING CREATIVITY

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marketing journey from a small town to CMO, Coca-Cola's evolution, football and music branding influence, AI and creativity, personal choices and future prospects discussed with Manolo Arroyo

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. 

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.  

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.]

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.

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.