The NexGen Show

In Episode 52, we sit down with Wisha Najmi, an Account Executive, shares her journey into the world of Public Relations and the passion that led her to choose PR as her career path. Listen to all episodes here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ukQbmAtJ3NAkv2PQ8kqLE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nexgen-show/id1785066815 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l...

In Episode 51, Cherry Foo, a brand marketeer, shares her journey of building herself in the FMCG industry, highlighting how she developed her rhythm while embracing creativity along the way. Listen to all episodes here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ukQbmAtJ3NAkv2PQ8kqLEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nexgen-show/id1785066815YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/play...

In Episode 50, Ian Chim, young marketer, dives into how marketing among students creates powerful ripple effects into driving trends, building authentic connections, and influencing how brands grow within communities. Listen to all episodes here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ukQbmA...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: • The NexGen Show by MARKETING Magazin...

In Episode 49, fresh media planner Zeti Izuren shares her journey from student to agency life, reflecting on her early fascination with advertising and the realities of the industry.

In Episode 48, young writer Rudy Tan shares his unconventional path into advertising, from working in film production to bartending and eventually finding his voice in copywriting.

In Episode 47, Jerusa Teo breaks down the billion-dollar business of e-sports, from the reality of brand sponsorships to the challenges of growing the gaming industry in Malaysia.

In Episode 46, Daniel Delaney shares how culture, curiosity, and the MH370 crisis shaped his path into public relations. From guerrilla ideas to the quiet serenity of flying, this episode captures the curiosity and energy of a new generation.

In Episode 45, Harvinder Kaur reflects on her journey into communications, navigating societal expectations, and learning why marketing yourself is just as vital as marketing any brand.

In Episode 44, we welcome our first Bahasa Malaysia copywriter to the show. Muhammad Firdaus unpacks the power of expression in Bahasa Malaysia, and how it transcends language to capture the soul of being Malaysian.

In Episode 43, brand marketer Ying Si shares her journey with MR. DIY — offering insights into creativity within constraints, agency collaboration, and what it means to grow a homegrown brand on the global stage.

In Episode 42, we sit down with copywriter Ian Lingarajan to explore his journey from music into advertising, and how storytelling across games and film shapes the way he thinks about ideas today.

In Episode 41, young marketer Ika shares how a role model, a management trainee programme, and learning through failures shaped her decision to pursue a career in marketing.

In our 40th episode, we dive into the art of building relationships. From people management to client-agency dynamics, Nicole Cheah reflects on her first three years in the industry and why empathy leads the way.

In Episode 39, media planner Cindy Khoo reflects on what keeps her motivated in the fast-moving media industry — from late nights and career ambitions, to navigating metrics and team spirit.

Big tech is the future, and Nadhirah is right at the centre of it. In Episode 38, she shares how she translates complex technologies such as AI, VR and robotics into immersive experiences that make innovation tangible and human.

From Croatia to copywriting, Amira shares her unexpected journey from a globally travelled diplomat’s daughter to a rising copywriter in Malaysia’s advertising scene. In Episode 37, she talks about entering the industry with zero guidance and finding her voice as a young creative.

In Episode 36, Chris Chiang traces his career journey from humble beginnings in Brunei to a meteoric rise to senior art director in just eight years.

In Episode 35, final year student Adlyn Daniea shares how her internship transformed her understanding of marketing and PR — in the best way possible.

In Episode 34, we speak to a digital nomad with a unique challenge. Lim Thong Jean shares her journey of bringing OSN, her family’s 20-year-old health brand, into the digital age.

In Episode 33, Anson Goh shares his six-year journey from digital marketing executive to regional performance marketing lead at a global FMCG brand.

Amirah Arshad is a copywriter and global advocacy champion for the Girl Guides movement, representing the voices of 10 million girls worldwide. In Episode 32, she shares her inspiring journey from empowering refugee women to navigating the demanding world of advertising, proving that purpose and passion can go hand in hand.

In Episode 31, we meet junior copywriter Crystal Lam who went from physiotherapy to discovering her true passion in writing and advertising.

In our 30th episode of The NexGen Show, young copywriter Shaheera Shahrein unpacks the business of rejection and why it pays to be passionate.

From winning the MDA d Young Achievers Award to representing Malaysia on the global stage, Jezzebelle Mcast is making waves even before she enters the industry. In Episode 29, she reflects on her experience in competitions and how they're shaping her path into the workforce.

What happens when six fresh grads turn their internships into inspiration for a start-up agency? In Episode 28, John Foong shares his rollercoaster journey of building a scrappy team, winning clients, and learning hard lessons before moving into brand strategy.