Let's Do The Right Thing

Excellence, retention and growth is the mantra that Mike Lander works by. This is a conversation rich in resource for anyone connected with RFPs. Discover why you should decline almost half of them, along with other valuable insights in procurement and contract negotiation. Mike emphasises the importance of mentorship and overcoming adversity as he discusses his journey from being adopted at six m...

Jenny is the co-founder of 7stars, the UK's largest independent media agency. In this episode, she discusses her journey, from entering the industry without a plan,to building a workplace with a culture of transparency and autonomy that's been named Campaign's Best Place to Work in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2025. She attributes her success to adaptability, clarity of vision, and doing the right thing....

For two decades, Andrew Bulmer has worked with some of the world's biggest brands, helping them to develop the most engaging and innovative initiatives. Now, as President of the International Division at AMS, his energy and creativity helps drive sustainable growth to businesses around the globe. How he got here seems to be a fascinating mix of nurture and nature; from the skills he's learnt and e...

We begin a new series with the remarkable story of a small team, that through strategy and hard work turned themselves into a big brand and a groundbreaking band. Grace and Aaron Bond made history in 2023 when they became the first independent rock/blues band to break into the UK Official Album Charts Top 10. Since then, the dedication to their music, their fans, and their understanding of the sig...

In this insightful and thought provoking episode, CEO of TBWA Manchester, Fergus McCallum shares his vast experience of being an ever present in a constantly evolving industry. This entertaining conversation covers a range of vital topics for advertisers; including youth representation, the need for brands to create global icons, and the importance of platform-first strategies. Fergus and Adam Hop...

In this episode, the Founding Partner of Cactus, Spencer Gallagher, discusses the importance of adapting to AI in order to improve business operations and client experience. As the co-author of Agencynomics, Spencer also shares his insights on the two areas agencies should focus on to achieve sustainable growth. This is a conversation that explores entrepreneurial challenges in the mergers and acq...

Jon Walsh's career has spanned the evolving media landscape, from staring off in print, to being an early embracer of the blossoming digital world. He's created a global hub that boasts over 10,000 members and in 2023 he co-founded JobsInAdtech, a recruitment tool designed to reduce industry friction and provide cost-effective solutions. This is a wide-ranging conversation that covers programmatic...

As an advertiser, you'd never dream of denying a third of your potential customers the opportunity to experience your product...and yet...whilst the UK population of deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing is around 18 million, the number of captioned theatre performances is very low. Stagetext is all about providing greater access to the arts, and ahead of championing their work at Pashn's...

In the lead up to the final Premiership weekend of the season, we talk to the Founder of a company that's innovating the way the sector tackles responsible gambling. With a hugely impressive background in sales, Chris Ricketts and his Co-Founder Guy Phillips, used their Lockdown time to launch a business that would prove to be years ahead of not just the competition, but also the regulators. Prese...

Joint is an independent agency that prides itself in having a unique culture. In this episode, Co-Founder, Richard Exon discusses how a career that started as an Account Exec at Ogilvy has led him to this point, heading up an award-winning business with innovation at its core. This is a fascinating conversation that covers insights on collaboration, business leadership, and work-life balance. Host...

Innovation and company culture have been the driving influences in the growth of Jungle Creations, the award-winning social publisher. This episode charts the story of that expansion, alongside the career of its CEO, Melissa Chapman. Under Melissa's tenure, Jungle Creations has doubled-down on diversity; both of revenue streams and workforce, and this commitment has seen the company grow from 15 e...

Mark Ellis is a brand and strategy expert who's been involved with creative, design and digital agencies for 25 years. Last year, he launched Agency Extraordinary to advise agencies on branding and proposition development. For Mark, marketing is story-telling and his narrative is all about a focused business strategy and enjoying the journey. Presented by our own raconteur, Adam Hopkinson. ht...

Polymaths are not a 21st century phenomenon, but Elizabeth Attew is one who holds the title with a modern twist; combining, as she does, expertise in partnerships, marketing, luxury retail goods, real estate opportunities, events and business development. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experience of balancing multiple roles and discusses her two golden rules for success. Presented by our ow...

Women In Trading aims to create an inclusive safe space for women in commercial roles, providing an opportunity to network and thrive. The key word for their invaluable work is community, and in this episode, Duri Mehmet and Michelle Sarpong discuss how they're providing resources, training, and mentorship to drive parity and representation within trading. Presented by our own ally, Adam Hopkinson...

Pablo London describes itself as the Home for the Humble Radical, and in Harriet Knight and Hannah Penn they have two leaders who harmoniously provide the conscience for that mantra. Applying brand purpose alongside culturally relevant creative treatments is at the heart of their success and it's provided them with a catalogue of outstanding campaigns and a multitude of prestigious awards. Present...

With a track record of driving growth and client satisfaction, Cameron Swan specialises in expanding businesses. For the last three years he's been MD of Active International, UK, where he's evolved the processes and perceptions of barter companies; the one-time complex discipline that can allow media agencies to unlock added value. He's also a leader who prides himself in fostering diverse and in...

The difference between a best-selling book and a non-best-selling book is the story-telling. Repeat that phrase with successful business and non-successful business and that's where Chris Goldson comes in. After years of experience leading teams at some of media's biggest channels, Chris has gone out on his own to help brands to develop and articulate their narratives, and in turn, transform the b...

As America decides on its 47th President, Let's Do The Right Thing catches up with the agency, Cactus in Colorado. Founder and CEO, Joe Conrad has dedicated his career to making a difference to the lives of others, including the launch of Man Therapy, tackling male suicide rates. Hearing Joe talk about his journey is an enriching experience that even the most hardened of former US Presidents...

Sabrina gave up on a career in medicine to dedicate herself to being an entrepreneur. She's the Founder of N0BS agency, hosts two podcasts of her own, and this year launched a members club for those who believe in the mantra of No Bullsh*t. This is probably the first LDTRT episode when one of the keywords has been love, and its testament to the enthusiasm that Sabrina pours into her work, and the...

In recognition of the International Day of Charity, we look back and profile some of the amazing guests for whom doing the right thing is second nature. From recognising and addressing social issues to incredible dedication and raising millions of pounds. This episode features Chairman Coop Group Remco and Mind, Stevie Spring, Deputy Managing Director Commercial ITV plc, Simon Daglish, and Founder...

DJ Haddad was one of the winners in lockdown. Having run a fully remote advertising agency, he became one of the go-to people to sustain the needs of clients during the turbulent times. He's now Chief Creative Officer of Pure Red, an innovative company that pairs technology with integrated marketing and never stops asking 'what if?' This is a brilliant example of good people doing great business....

A specialist in acquisitions, expansion, and business transformation, you wouldn't be surprised if on Naren's Linked In skills, he listed alchemy or turning water into wine. He's a skilled strategist with a hugely impressive CV of delivering growth, including creating one of the largest and most successful businesses in the outdoor space. As Chair of the Board of Trustees of NABS and CEO and found...

The author, Garrison Wynn, once famously said that 'people buy from people' and whilst we all believe this to be true, how many agencies invest enough time and energy in the relationships they have with clients so that they can develop and flourish? If you want consistent success, then longevity of service is key. Cue, the engaging, Jo Iwan. Jo is the Creative Director and Co-Owner of Wordley Crea...

This is a special episode of the podcast. When it goes live on the 30th of July, it will be on the anniversary of the death of Suki Thompson. We didn't want the day to pass without marking the significant contribution she has made to the industry, so please enjoy this short extract of her wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dichotomy of great ideas is that they're often so simple, and yet had by so few people. ufurnish.com is the comparison website for furniture, and that ease of describing it is probably part of the reason why it's enjoyed a huge amount of growth in a such a short time period, added to the fact that it's the brainchild of award-winning entrepreneur, Deirdre Mc Gettrick, whose sharp business sens...