In this episode of the AW360 Podcast, we sit down with Richard Exon, Co-Founder of London-based creative agency Joint, for an expansive conversation on where the creative industry stands in 2025—and where it’s headed. From navigating the rise of generative AI to evolving client-agency relationships, Exon shares sharp insights on how agencies can stay indispensable in an era of automation, fragmentation, and unpredictability.

We explore:

Why AI is a catalyst—not a replacement—for human creativity

The evolving role of DEI in agency culture and hiring

How Gen Z’s resilience is shaping new consumer and talent dynamics

What clients really want in an age of political and economic volatility

Why “primary thinking” is the new agency superpower

Whether you’re a strategist, a creative, or just trying to keep pace with change, this is your front-row seat to what’s next in marketing, agency life, and creative leadership.

Stephen Beck, Founder and CEO of Engine Digital, joins the EW360 podcast to explore what it takes to spark meaningful innovation inside large, legacy organizations. He shares how his team operates in the space between consultancy and digital agency, guiding companies from upstream strategy through end-to-end design and engineering. Stephen breaks down why cultural buy-in—not just budget—is the real key to innovation, and how underused assets like brand narratives or dormant domains can become powerful digital tools.

He also discusses the balancing act of investing in future-ready ideas without clear line items, the importance of co-creation with the right partners, and how AI serves as an enabler—not a strategy in itself. Plus: insights on navigating uncertain markets, embracing calculated risk, and the overlooked impact of organizational storytelling.

In this episode of the AW360 podcast, we’re joined by Matt Owens, Chief Design and Innovation Officer at Athletics, a boutique brand innovation studio based in NYC. Matt shares how Athletics helps brands navigate a rapidly evolving creative landscape—from building “living” brand systems to embracing AI not as a crutch, but as a creative co-pilot. We dig into:

It’s a conversation about rolling up your sleeves, rejecting rigid rules, and leaning into what Matt calls “rebel optimism.”

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We’re live from Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London for this episode of the AW360 Podcast, joined by Henry Stokes, Senior Director for Ads at PayPal UK.

With PayPal Ads officially launching in the UK, Henry gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the global rollout, key lessons from the U.S. debut, and what sets PayPal apart in the crowded commerce media landscape. From turning real transaction data into full-funnel strategies to helping brands unlock measurable growth, Henry shares how PayPal is using its unique position at the intersection of payments and media to redefine performance marketing.

If you’re curious about the future of personalized shopping experiences, ROI-driven advertising, and where PayPal fits into the next wave of commerce media—this one’s for you.

On this episode of the AW360 Podcast, we sit down with Eric Weisberg, Global Chief Creative Officer at Havas Health Network, to explore the creative awakening transforming health and wellness communications. Eric shares how social media is helping dismantle the stigma around mental illness, why regulated industries can still be hotbeds for innovation, and how brands are stepping up to drive equity in underserved communities.

We also dig into the surge of investment in women’s health, the rise of “well-tainment,” and why the next wave of marketing leadership may come from health brands—not just follow them. From Gen Z’s unapologetic stance on care to the influence of Apple and Google in the health space, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the bold, inclusive, tech-powered future of healthcare marketing.

Live from Day 3 of Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London, this episode of the AW360 Podcast features a conversation with Jon Goulding, Founder & CEO of Atomic. Jon shares the bold vision behind Atomic—to be the most creative and most connected agency in the world—and how that ambition is translating into real results for clients. We dive into how data should fuel creativity (not stifle it), what true brand transformation looks like, and the lessons agencies and in-house teams can learn from each other. If you’re looking to future-proof your creative strategy, this one’s a must-listen.

Recorded live on Day 3 of Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London, this episode of the AW360 podcast features Emma Beckmann, Group Chief Growth Officer at Landor—the global brand transformation powerhouse behind some of the world’s most iconic names.

Emma shares how today’s CMOs are redefining brand-building in an era where emotional equity needs to deliver measurable results. From Mercedes to Nike Kids, she unpacks how to align brand and performance, put a value on creativity, and make brand strategy speak the language of the boardroom.

Whether you’re trying to prove the ROI of brand or find the sweet spot between long-term vision and short-term gains, Emma brings practical wisdom, bold thinking, and real-world case studies that show what’s possible when brand and business work hand in hand.

Live from Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London, this episode of the AW360 podcast features Charlotte Hamill, COO of Born Social—a social-first agency leading the charge in purposeful marketing and a certified B Corp to boot.

Charlotte shares how Born Social balances creativity with impact, what it takes to move from performative purpose to real cultural change, and how values can become a competitive edge. Now working across the wider Croud Group, she also unpacks what it looks like to scale sustainability and social good across an entire network of agencies.

From building high-performance cultures to avoiding the trap of purpose-washing, this episode is packed with insight for any brand or marketer looking to do work that matters—and works.

Coming to you live from Day 3 of Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London, this episode of the AW360 podcast features Lauren Kay-Lambert, Co-Managing Director at Shape History—the agency rewriting the rules of engagement when it comes to young people and politics.

Lauren unpacks what most brands get wrong about Gen Z and youth engagement, and how campaigns like Give an X broke through the digital noise to reach nearly half a million young voters. From co-creating with young people to leveraging gamification and influencers, she shares how Shape History turns clicks into action—and how the industry can do the same.

If you want to understand what it really takes to connect with young audiences and drive social impact, this one’s for you.