In this episode of Spikes Excitement Talks, Gordon sits down with Rob Bagot, founder of Story Machine and former Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann. With a career spanning some of the most legendary agencies—including Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Ogilvy, and Hill Holliday—Rob shares his incredible journey through the world of advertising, from writing for Apple at BBDO to leading creative for global brands.

They discuss the power of curiosity, the lessons Rob learned from working with industry icons like Jeff Goodby, and why great advertising starts with getting inside people’s heads. Rob also reflects on the changing role of creativity, the future of AI-driven storytelling, and why he believes advertising should be a humanist profession that adds meaning to people’s lives.

Tune in for an unfiltered, insightful conversation about the craft of advertising, the evolution of brand storytelling, and why staying curious is the secret to staying great.