WPP's Rob Reilly is joined by Laura Maness, Global CEO of Grey Group and Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer at Grey Group, to discuss what drew them both to the industry, how to balance a global vision and business, qualities that make a good leader, and more.

WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry, SVP at Apple, and current chair of Save the Children Intl. to discuss the importance of having a CEO who believes in creativity, the impact of AI on the advertising industry, and learnings from her career journey.

[Angela is a member of the board of directors at WPP.]

WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Mae Karwowski, CEO and Founder of Obviously, to discuss WPP’s 2023 acquisition of Obviously, the explosive growth of influencer marketing and how Mae predicted it, advice for young entrepreneurs, and her unusual first job – selling first edition and rare books.

CANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Fernando Machado, Advisor at NotCo, to discuss gaming as a newer category at Cannes Lions, Rob and Fernando’s shared history with Burger King, what drew Fer to NotCo, and why he loves the advertising industry.

CANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer at Microsoft, for a special Cannes episode, to discuss Microsoft winning Marketer of the Year at Cannes Lions in 2021, the role of a Chief Brand Officer, how data and creativity go hand-in-hand, and her proudest career moments.  

WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by rising star Michelle Morgan, a Strategy Director at GroupM’s Mindshare, to discuss the creative side of media strategy, the power behind fusing data and storytelling, and the importance of mentorship.

WPP’s Rob Reilly continues his conversation with comedian, actor, producer, and writer Marlon Wayans as they think about new ways to bring the advertising and entertainment sectors closer together, the legacy and branding of the Wayans family, the secret sauce to brand consistency, and AI’s impact on the world of entertainment. 

WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by comedian, actor, producer, and writer extraordinaire Marlon Wayans to discuss their mutual sneaker obsession, the art of comedy and the creative process, some of Marlon’s most iconic roles over the years, and how to bring humor back into the advertising sector.

WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Omid Farhang, CEO and Founder of Majority, to discuss how he started his own agency, what it took to convince Shaquille O’Neal to become an investor in Majority, Omid’s passion for pop culture, the importance of authentic positivity and who his creative hero is. 

In the opening episode of the series WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO at Ogilvy, and Jon Halvorson, Global SVP, Consumer Experience & Digital Commerce at Mondelēz International. They discuss what makes the advertising industry so special, why creativity is the world’s greatest asset, some of their favorite creative campaigns and what defines a good leader. The guests also reveal some unexpected secret talents.