Provōk Podcast

We’re back, after a long hiatus, and ready to dive back into the world of advertising. This episode we talk to Kira Sea, a design aficionado based in NYC to get her take on what the “modern designer” needs to be successful in an ever-changing landscape. GUEST(S): Kira Sea HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers TAGS: Orlando, Florida, ad agency, advertising, podc...

It’s the revenge of the nerds! eSports have given a whole new generation of athletes the ability to shine without all those pesky pads and potential concussions. This episode, we discuss the rise of eSports and how advertisers can connect with the online community. GUEST(S): Samantha Cooke and Ian Troiano HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

We get a little transcendent in this episode and talk about the things that can inspire us as creative professionals. There’s talk about muses, myths, and mind-altering substances, too.

In this episode, we dissect the often-complicated art of employee retention and try to determine what it takes to keep everyone as happy as humanly possible, well, relatively speaking. GUEST(S): Meagan Cartaya and Samantha Cooke HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

It has been an interesting few weeks in the world of public communication. In this episode, we peel back the layers and examine why some people have gotten so bad at simply saying “Sorry.” GUEST(S): Valentina Rodriguez and Meagan Cartaya HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

Design has power, so we brought our senior art director, Diana Santana, into the studio to discuss the gravity good (and not so good) design choices can have on society, and what future designers need to know about owning their profession. GUEST(S): Diana Santana HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

We bring our Director of Agency Happiness, Samantha Cooke, to talk about why folks think millennials are the worst to older generations, and discover that perhaps we may have much more in common with Gen Xers and Baby Boomers than once thought. GUEST(S): Samantha Cooke HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

Peel back the onion a bit with your host as we explore the ins and outs of being rejected in the professional world. Our PR and Social Media Coordinator, Valentina Rodriguez, shares her approach and tips on how to turn rejection into a learning experience. GUEST(S): Valentina Rodriguez HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

We bring Rachel Levine, associate creative director at evok, to drop knowledge on the pros and cons of living the freelance life. We discuss the ups, downs, and the trail of delinquent invoices that freelancers navigate in order to achieve success. GUESTS: Rachel Levine HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

Stefanie Scalish, Social Media Coordinator, and Brennan Doane, Account Services intern, drop by the studio to give a fresh, young perspective on office culture, the potency of perks and a few expectations the new generation have for the current workforce. GUESTS: Stefanie Scalish and Brennan Doane HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers

On the inaugural episode, Meagan Cartaya explains her responsibilities as Social Media Manager, and waxes poetic on the latest social media trends and faux pas affecting the industry. GUEST: Meagan Cartaya HOSTED BY: Brian J. Wilder THEME MUSIC: “Sneaky Line” by The Mine Sweepers