South African Creator Industry Podcast - AMPD Studios Podcast

In this Masterclass, Nicolette Mashile breaks down how to approach brands the right way. Learn what it means to be brand-ready and investor-ready — from curating your content and online presence, to making sure your story aligns with what brands are looking for. If you're serious about brand partnerships, this is your blueprint.

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00:00 Beginning of Video

00:56 What Brands do you want to work with.

02:31 You have to be inverstor ready

03:27 Your Asset when working with a brand

04:28 Digital Footprints

05:51 Are you ready for your Goals

06:20 Be selective with who you work with

06:56 AMPDxMTN Promo

07:22 Understand Brand processes

08:18 Do not waste peoples time

10:52 Know what you are looking for

11:41 There are various ways to make money

12:29 How to tap into the Brand Network

In this powerful Masterclass, Nicolette Mashile — also known as The Financial Bunny — breaks down the real meaning of financial literacy for creatives.

She dives into:

💡 How to create value and be valuable

💰 How content creators can identify their true assets

🚫 Why chasing fame can distract you from making real money

Whether you're just starting out or already building a brand, this Masterclass is a must-watch if you're serious about turning your skills into income.

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00:00. Beginning of video

00:56 Intro

02:43 Do you want to be famous or run a business

03:09 Money is easy

04:20 What value do you bring

05:47 People need to know who you are

07:23 AMPDxMTN Promo

08:39 Community in your business

11:01 Problems and Solutions
14:58 The asset must lead, not money

16:59 Creating your value

22:01 Daily Theta

23:18 Nothing is linear

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Building a Brand, Facing Failure & Growing Your Career | Masterclass for Creatives

Whether you're building your brand, running events, or navigating your creative career — this episode is your guide to turning failure into fuel. Learn how real creatives push through the tough moments to achieve something great.

#CreativeCareer #EntrepreneurTips #BrandBuilding #EventPlanning #AMPDStudios #FailureToSuccess #AfricanCreatives #YouTubeMasterclass

In this episode, our guests Neo, Thube & Basmnt, answer burning questions from the audience about:

The pain points of marketing

Why some events fail and what you can learn from them

Their background stories and how they broke into the creative industry

The power of like-minded collaborators

And why you need to believe in your work to the point of delusion

If you’ve ever failed, this one’s for you — go watch the full convo tomorrow at 13:00 on youtube

Timestamps

00:00 Beginning of video

00:41 How to find the balance between the party & work

02:03 Why you need to be seen

03:42 Do your own events

05:09 Marketing Pain points for an event

07:27 Make sure you do the research

09:58 AMPD x MTN promo 11:13 Their backgrounds in events

12:49 There ae lessons in failing

13:31 Find like minded. people to work with

16:36 Believe in what you do

17:49 Gain knowledge from the spaces you wantto enter

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Master Events: Plan, Promote, Pack and Profit from Events

Learn from the masterminds behind Soundset Sunday—Thube Nkutha & Neo Mosito—and Any Given Sundays—Basmnt—as they break down what it takes to build a successful and sustainable event.

From finding the perfect venue to building a loyal audience, thinking like a promoter, and creating unforgettable experiences—this AMPD Masterclass is your ultimate guide to making your event a must-attend!

Don’t miss out! Watch now and level up your event-planning game.

Subscribe for more insider industry tips!

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00:00 Beginning of Video

00:57 The Journey of their inception

02:28 Self Promoting DJ’s to Event Promoting business.

03:41 Building a Team

04:34 Building your market

05:09 Thinking like an Event Promoter

05:45 How to grow a loyal audience - 07:33 Thobi Cut

07:33 How to build trust in your business

09:34 AMPDXMTN Promo

10:51 Best deals and challenges for Event Promoters

12:30 Ideal Venues and Bar Splits

14:10 Working with the Venues

15:39 Find people to do what you can’t

16:54 Keep Oyour Overheads as low as you can

18:24 Partnerships they have worked with

19:57 What attracts Brands

20:25. ROI’s

23:42 Following Event Trends

25:54 Partying on a Sunday

26:16 Your Content needs to be engaging

28:14 Unconventional ideas for DJ’s

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Learn from industry professionals Grace Nasasira Director of Photography, and Ayabulela Phakade, Sound Engineer, as they share the right strategies to set you apart! In this episode, you'll discover how to start with minimal equipment, network effectively, educate yourself, and invest in your craft. Get expert tips to grow, monetize, and make an impact in the podcasting industry.

00:00 Beginning of Video

00:38 Beginning of Video

01:30 Similarities between Podcasts and Film industry

02:11 What depth is in set design

02:27 Start your podcast with your phone

03:07 Your living room and AMPD can be resources

03:33 Visuals and Audio have an energy

03:53 MacG early projects

04:18 The importance of networking

04:47 Approach the people you want to work with

05:38 Learn the skill of talking

05:54 Approaching with a Proposal/Solution

06:21 Working for free

07:00 Invest in the work you believe in *

07:26 Work for building your reel

08:23 Spec Ads

09:07 AMPD x MTN Promo

10:22 Don’t shy away from grunt work

10:59 Barriers and Social Capital*

12:38 Networking with Social Media

13:56 Free Education on the Internet

14:59 School gives you Networks

15:28 Q&A

15:29 Improving Sound Quality

17:11 How to do the most with one Camera

18:53 Do not overlook lighting

🔥 Watch now and take your first step!

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From Ad to Empire! | Miles Kubheka's AMPD Masterclass

Want to turn your idea into a thriving business? In this AMPD Masterclass, entrepreneur Miles Kubheka shares how he transformed a TV ad into a booming food empire. Discover the key strategies that helped him build Vuyo’s and learn how bold decisions, resilience, and smart moves can drive entrepreneurial success.

Watch now for the ultimate blueprint to turning your dreams into reality!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:30 – MTN Pulse Hustle Promo

01:50 – Masterclass Begins

02:03 – Vuyo’s Big Dream

03:58 – Miles’ Beginnings

05:01 – What Miles Learned from Microsoft

06:50 – Cracking Eggs: Getting Comfortable with Risk

07:29 – Don’t Romanticize Problems

08:59 – Expanding the Product

09:20 – Innovation in the Boerewors Roll

12:00 – The Importance of Consistency

12:47 – Never Undersell Yourself

13:01 – Navigating the Risk of Failure

13:31 – YHH Ad

14:33 – The Unknowns of Business

16:18 – What Leadership Really Means

17:29 – Struggles and Lack of Support

19:35 – Learning from Setbacks

19:57 – Identifying Gaps for Innovation

21:56 – Partnering with Retailers

23:07 – The Trick of Spotting Ideas in Plain Sight

23:42 – Ideas Are Worthless Without Execution

24:03 – Volkswagen’s Impact on Vuyo’s Wors

24:36 – Understanding Consumer Behavior

25:54 – Creating Hype and Energy for Your Brand

26:32 – Trademarking "Wakanda Forever"

28:44 – Dr. Tracy’s Influence

Key Takeaways:

Learn how to grow your business from scratch.

Gain insights into risk-taking and execution.

Understand the importance of innovation, consistency, and leadership.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on the latest entrepreneurial tips and insights!

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Thinking of starting a podcast? Jon Savage answers the biggest questions aspiring podcasters have—so you don’t have to figure it out alone!

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00:00 Beginning of video

00:34 Beginning of video

01:18 Simple processes to help your Podcast

02:53 How to get appointed with APN

04:10 Monetisation Pieces in Podcasting

05:45 About AMPD

05:55 Biggest pain point in Podcast

06:26 Why Podcasts fail

07:27 Podcasters are worth Billboards

08:00 Nigerias Film Industry Revolution

10:38 AMPDxMTN Promo

11:53 Editing Podcasts

13:53 Brand Fit

15:44 CPM Rate in Africa

16:55 Progomatic Space

17:42 How APN ads work

18:14 Podcast Research Tech

19:35 Podcast Charts

20:54 Celebrities aren’t as successful in Podcasting

23:54 Try different Formats for Podcasting

#AMPD #MTN

Podcasting is shaking up the media industry, and Africa is leading the charge! 🚀 Join Jon Savage as he shares top insights into the rise of podcasting and how creativity and innovation can push us even further. Watch now and be part of the revolution! 🎙️🔥 #PodcastRevolution #jonsavage

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00:00 Beginning of Audio

00:27 Intro

02:00 Podcasts similarities to Bitcoin

03:51 Podcasting, a threat to Mainstream Media

04:28 Africa is ahead of the game

06:24 Podcasts APN has worked with

07:07 Podcasts that do well

08:42 What should you be doing with your Podcasts?

09:40 Subscription models are’nt working

11:04 Show format

11:28 Josh Rueben’s Podcast

12:04 AMPD x MTN Masterclass Promo

13:19 Gate Keepers

15:01 Thinking outside the box for Podcasts

15:36 Advertising in Podcasts

16:20 Analytics in Advertising & Podcasts

18:10 Including Ads in your podcast

19:10 APN and their ADs strategy

20:21 Podcasting is the solution to Marketing

21:31 APN does not own the people’s Podcasts

In This Episode: Growing Your Podcast & Overcoming Challenges

Blaque Nubon, Mapaseka Koetle and Kabelo Moremi break down what it really takes to grow a podcast. From dealing with anxiety and budget mistakes to finding the right team and ensuring top-quality content, they share the struggles and wins of the journey. Expect failures—but don’t let them stop you. Keep pushing forward. 💡🔥

Watch now for key insights! 🎬👇

00:00 Beginning of Video

00:35 Introductions

02:45 Getting started with your Podcast

03:15 Barriers with starting a Podcast

05:59 Finding the right Producer is Key

06:46 Do not focus too much on the Numbers

08:02 Its not always going to be positve

08:32 The Anxieties with creating a Podcasts

10:05 Be mindful with the guests you bring

11:20 The importance of the Technical side of Podcasts

12:40 How to build your Podcast in a Year

13:01 AMPD x MTN Callertunez Promo

14:16 Visual Podcasts

17:00 Be Consistent

19:00 Why a Podcasst as a Medium

20:35 Q&A

22:26 Draw up a Budget for your Podcast

23:13 Pick brands that align with your Podcasts

24:21 Paid Promotion

24:52 Working with small businesses

#PodcastGrowth #ContentCreation #PodcastingTips #AMPDMasterclass

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In this Masterclass, Thabo Rametsi explores why South Africa produces top-tier films and performances but lacks a superstar-driven market like Hollywood. He unpacks why marketing SA films is a challenge without global stars, and how our unique stereotypes can be turned into strengths instead of setbacks. He also dives into the success of Nollywood and Bollywood, revealing what South Africa can learn from their industries.

Is South Africa ready to change the game? Let’s unpack it. 💡🎥

00:00 Intro

00:43 How hard is it to become a character

01:43 South Africans never play their own Heros

02:56 Kalushi was an innocent bystander

03:34 Content Creators vs Actors

05:00 Lets use SA stereotypes to our advantage

05:57 Don’t nyatsa a Content Creator

06:32 AMPD x MTN Promo

06:58 Nollywood and Bollywood

07:49 How Nollywood distributed their Films

08:37 South Africans do not have Star Power

11:00 Always start with the Star

11:52 How streaming services impact TV & Fim

12:58 Generations one of our greatest stories

#AMPDxMTNMasterclass #ThaboRametsi #SAFilmIndustry #NollywoodVsBollywood #ActingTips

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