What does it really take to scale a brand?

In this episode, Josh Lachkovic, Founder of creative growth agency Ballpoint, joins us to explore how brands can grow without losing their edge, and introduces the 'growth artisan'. Covering creative constraints, AI, and startup-style thinking, Josh shares candid insights on what works - and what doesn’t - when building for impact.

Pedro Ramos, Director of Retail Media Strategy at WPP Media, joins us to share his personal experience with neurodiversity and what workplaces in media can do to better support neurodivergent talent, beyond awareness weeks.

In this episode of Pivotalk, Tom Katté, Founder of Katté & Co, shares his journey from launching a specialist paid media agency to its recent acquisition by Precis. Tom reflects on the lessons learned along the way, how AI is reshaping the agency model, and his advice for founders considering their own exit.

Immersive marketing is transforming how brands connect with audiences. In this episode, Sam Field, VP of Global Partnerships at Rock Paper Reality, shares how brands are using AR, XR, and AI to create meaningful experiences, and what the future holds for storytelling and brand engagement.

Retail media is evolving rapidly, but how do you build a successful retail media network? In this episode, Paul J. Stafford, Head of Retail Media at Superdrug, shares his journey from PepsiCo to Superdrug, the challenges of launching a retail media function, and the future of data-driven advertising.