Creator Sessions

This week we sat down with a very special guest, most of you know the voice from your morning drive, he is golden, he's also a startup founder and a long time friend of our hosts, Kris Fade . The guys go way back, sharing stories of how it all began, before Create Media and Create Production were born. And we covered just about everything from: - how digital media has transformed advertising chann...

In this episode with Richard FitzGerald , founder of Lovin’ Dubai , our host Tom Otton and special guest Daly (our head of Social Media) we get into some interesting topics for anyone interested in new media and social media agencies.  Find out why Rich left his role as #socialmedia director in a big media agency, let go of his salary and jumped into life as an entrepreneur in Dubai.  We...

This is for anyone looking to adapt their marketing strategies with creative, smart, new insights from an agency and global brand perspective.  We invited / coerced our favorite adventurer and film friend, Charbel to join us for this one, bringing to the table some his experiences as the Head of Marketing MENA at Sony Pictures (by day) and @wheresmybackpack (his after hours instagra...

Why? Well, if you've been following the last few interviews on our show, you've heard some pretty inspiring stories from guests who started with the same questions / fears holding them back at first, but somehow managed to take the first steps to start their own businesses.  In the previous episodes we've covered how to: calculate risks and protect against the downside fear-setting and m...

In this episode, our friend Holly Smith - founder of @smithstpaleo 👩‍🍳🔥🏋️‍-  joins us to talk through the ins and outs of Smith Street Paleo as we know it - the ultimate meal delivery service for the health conscious, but time poor folks in Dubai… Sound familiar? If you want to feel inspired, listen to this... * Did you know Smith ST started as a passion project - Holly started by sharing...

This is a two part series about Culture. This week on the show, Tom Otton and Dia Hassan dug into some of the important strategies that help create a healthy culture for the workplace. They shared  insights behind our own agency growth and how creating the right working environment and space has helped shape the culture and the way people are interacting.... Bringing more humanity into the wo...

This week on #thecreatorsessions we went deep on mental health in the workplace , specifically talking about 'Imposter Syndrome' and where it comes from... - Have you ever felt like your achievements are just down to luck or circumstance and not down to you?  -That everyone seems smarter than you and that maybe you don’t deserve the job/promotion/accolades/personal relationship etc?  -70...

This week on the show we’re talking about the special relationship between brands and agencies, joined by our friend and marketing pundit Stephan Muller aka @stephanrunsdxb Stephan's a smart guy who recently moved over to Porsche as marketing and events manager, following 6yrs with Nike and brings a lot of high-level insight to this discussion.  In this episode: Stephan,  Tom Otton...

If you’re trying to build a rocket ship of a brand with a solid growth plan, tune in now... In this episode, we're talking about:   Effective #delegation  Creating leaders across the team  Building confidence   Commander’s Intent - take-away from Jocko Willink’s Dichotomy of #Leadership  Better communication  Clarify & Verify (this is a game-changer, picked up from Tony Robbins at his Business Mas...

This week  Tom  +  Dia discuss *old vs new leadership styles*, drawing on valuable lessons from managing different types of teams. If you’re looking for more discussion and #actionable  insights  around;  *Ownership - Fostering a culture of teamwork and results starts from the top  *Being of Service to your team  *Empathy  *Facilitating - it’s...

Please enjoy this latest episode with Tom Arnel - fueled by the best coffee in town - in the newly opened Common Grounds (JLT) location!  We dug into some of his strategies over the years, hearing what it took to build Bull and Roo to where it is today.  There are so many great takeaways in here, if you're just starting out, or developing your leadership style, or focussing on a strategy...

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If you’re trying to get your business, or brand out there, treat it (and yourself) as the client. This shift in mindset will bring a significant amount of energy and focus to your approach and it's exactly what this episode is all about.  This week on the show, Tom and Dia talk through some practical tips and great industry examples to help get your new business out there, like:  -How to network (...

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This week we were joined in studio by our friend and social-rockstar Alexandra Maia @house_of_social - Listen up and find out how Alex found her turning point and transitioned from her agency job into following her passion and launching her brand - House of Social Alex, Dia and Tom talk about what it takes to make life-changing decisions , understanding what is holding you back, no matter your bac...

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This episode - Risk Taking 101 is, yes, all about taking risks, and the process of decision making. It is so relevant in this market right now, within our agency and even our own professional lives. If you’re in this space, reach out and let us know.  Tom talks about the new office as a prime example of how we’re growing the business, taking on the risk while protecting the downside. Dia shar...

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Got Alexa? Add our Digital Updates skill to your daily flash briefing. Keeping up with the latest updates in digital and social media, with impactful, daily stats that'll make you sound smarter at work.

Got Alexa? Add our Digital Updates skill to your daily flash briefing. Keeping up with the latest updates in digital and social media, with impactful, daily stats that'll make you sound smarter at work.