The Lead Creative Podcast
1) AI, Creativity and the Future of African Marketing: Dr Gillian Hammah
Dr Gillian Hammah, CMO at Aya Data, joins us at the IMC Conference to discuss balancing AI with creativity. She explains why agencies must price for value, how Africa can take ownership of its data, a...Show More
2) CX, Effectiveness and the Future of Brand Building with Mandisa Theko-Khitsane
How do marketers balance creativity with delivering business impact? In this episode of The Lead Creative, I speak with Mandisa Theko-Khitsane, Chief Marketing Officer at Sanlam Retail Mass and a judg...Show More
3) Banning Campaigns and Reimagining Brands: Charl Bassil
At this year’s IMC Conference, Charl Bassil, Chief Brand Officer of the BBC, shared how marketing continues to shape business, culture, and the future of legacy brands. This builds on our earlier conv...Show More
4) Cannes Lions: Cultural Nuance and Global Impact with Xolisa Dyeshana and Saf Sindhi
What does it take to create work that wins at Cannes Lions while also solving real brand problems? In this episode of The Lead Creative, hosted by Mongezi Mtati in collaboration with Danette Breitenba...Show More
5) Human Truth Shapes Destination Marketing: Thembisile Sehloho
What does it take to market a country like South Africa in an always-on, cluttered world? In this episode of The Lead Creative, host Mongezi Mtati speaks with Thembisile Sehloho, Chief Marketing Offic...Show More
6) The Art of Reinvention and Creative Freedom: Jill Greenberg
Over the past three decades, Jill Greenberg has created some of the most emotionally charged work in photography, from the End Times series to surreal animal portraits. Her images have appeared on Tim...Show More
7) Short-Term Thinking in Advertising and Marketing Erodes Brand Growth: Gillian Rightford
Advertising and marketing are often driven by quick wins, and campaigns are designed to spike sales or chase trends. But in doing so, brands risk losing long-term relevance and impact. In this episode...Show More
8) Converting Strangers into an Engaged Community
How do you move from followers to a real community? In this episode, Selebogo Molefe shares how he built The Hookup Dinner, The People’s Fund, and more by focusing on trust, shared values, and consist...Show More
9) Crafting Iconic Stories That Influence Generations: Angus Gibson
What makes a story iconic and lasting? In this episode of The Lead Creative, filmmaker Angus Gibson shares his journey from the genre-defining Yizo Yizo to the visually stunning Shaka Ilembe. Fresh fr...Show More
10) From Resonance to Relevance: The Role of Culture in Marketing, Advertising and Brand Growth
Marketing and advertising have always shaped culture and influenced society. Yet, many brands today lack cultural depth, focusing more on data and short-term wins than on building lasting connections ...Show More