Talking with Branders

We recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Joanne Chan, the CEO of the legendary design agency Turner Duckworth, on the latest episode of the Branders Magazine Talking w/ Branders Podcast.

Not sure who Turner Duckworth is? Well, you’re in for a treat.

So what did we talk about?

- Her leadership journey from art background to CEO

- The power of design in branding and creating iconic visual identities

- What it was like to create an anthology of their work over the years in their latest book: I Love It, What Is It?

Joanne shared some amazing insights that anyone in the branding and marketing world can benefit from. Trust me—you don’t want to miss this one!

Tune in now to catch our conversation.

Our next guest on the Talking with Branders Podcast is Gerardo Ortiz, co-founder of the multi-cultural branding agency Brands & People, which has worked with over 1000 brands over the past decade and is coming in hot off their recent Silver Lion Cannes win.

So what did we talk about?

- How Brands & People is really a design firm disguising itself as an advertising agency (I frickin’ love this position)

- What it took to actually win a Silver Lion and the importance this has for the LATAM advertising/design/branding community

- His journey from design school to leading this agency powerhouse

- Why simplicity, beauty, and empathy need to be at the forefront of every brief

So grab coffee and tune in because this episode (as they all are) is truly special.

In this episode of “Talking with Branders,” Steven Picanza sits down with Vanessa Moulédous, a global branding expert and advisor to startups and scale-ups across multiple countries. Vanessa provides a master class on what early-stage businesses need to succeed in the competitive world of branding.

Don’t miss her invaluable insights and practical advice on this episode of the Branders Magazine podcast: “Talking with Branders” with our fantastic host & editorial team member Steven Picanza. Tune in to learn more!

Our next guest is on a mission to help you stand the flock out with award-winning designs and branding.

He’s also the host of the Just Branding Podcast with our great friend Matt Davies and let’s face it, is an all-around great mate.

So grab your pink flamingos and join me on the next episode of the Branders magazine talking with Branders podcast where I sat down with Jacob Cass to talk about his journey from Australia to NYC and now back to Australia, the state of the branding and design industry, and his awesome podcast that we’re big fans of.

Happy listening.

I briefly sat down with Doug Zanger to talk about branding, advertising, and creativity.

To some, he’s been referred to as Uncle Advertising. To others, he’s the NJ native living in Portland, OR, with a bohemian point of view on the industry.

To me, he’s a big reason I’m doing what I’m doing.

You see, years back when I was a young buck just trying to get my name out there, I connected with Advertising Week as an aspiring contributor and got sent to Doug. Doug was creating a blogging community within Advertising Week called Advertising Week Social Club and invited me to be a member.

The rest as they say is history.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. As for Doug, he’s just a ball of energy and if you’re not aware of his latest venture, The Indie Agency News, consider this your wake-up call and CTA.

Happy listening.

Join Steven Picanza on the latest “Talking with Branders” episode as he sits down with the one and only Craig Dubitsky! Craig, the happy founder of “Happy Products,” shares his amazing journey and the joys of founding a new venture. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Plus, we’re excited to announce that Craig Dubitsky is featured on the cover of Branders Magazine’s latest edition! Our “Founders Inspiring Founders” special issue is OUT NOW! Explore exclusive content dedicated to the founder’s journey.

Using Archetypes to understand brand behavior is fantastic! This is a very structured way to understand how brands work.

Agencies and creatives who attempt to leverage the psychological power of archetypes to fuel branding, strategy, and creative endeavors usually fall into multiple traps from misconceptions as a result.

What’s Up, Branders? Do you know Maria Brasil? Well, you should!

Maria is an International branding powerhouse and I’m in awe of her charisma, smarts, and dedication to building brands.

As a former TEDx speaker, she is on a mission to construct brands that manifest the essence and uniqueness of each business, aligning them from purpose to positioning.

So what did we chat about?

x Her story, from Brazil to London and the world over

x International branding and strategies to always keep in mind cultural implications

x Her approach to guiding brands as an educator, speaker, and mentor

Talking with Maria, I realized how much of our world is truly borderless and that by taking a smart and proactive approach to connecting with audiences, no matter their location helps to build communities and brands that can stand the test of time.

I’m happy you’re here and thanks for listening.

Steven & The Branders Magazine Team

I sat down this past week, week with Rob Myerson from Heirloom agency to discuss his latest book designing brand identity with the great and late Alina Wheeler.

We also chatted about brand naming the state of branding in 2024 and beyond and really his journey from from being a friend of Alina's to kind of taking the helm and pushing the book to the next edition.

We also discussed the event happening on April 25th in San Francisco for the launch of the book and just had a really good conversation.

James Barnard is an icon in the design world. He’s a sought-after designer and let’s face it, one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet.

So when I had the opportunity to interview him, I was equally excited as I was nervous. I didn’t want to come off as a fanboy, but I also wanted to let him know how much I appreciate his dedication to the craft of design.

Well, our conversation was amazing. We chatted through so much, such as…

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