The Message

By Haymarket Media Group Ltd

The Message from Campaign is the vibrant new fortnightly podcast about the Canadian advertising industry. Hosted by the Campaign team; David Brown, Chris Powell and Emma Johnston-Wheeler, the show

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How many episodes does The Message have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

The Message episodes:

May 23, 2025 Campaign Cup winner, industry news, and awards season
David Brown and Emma Johnston-Wheeler discuss the latest examples of Canadian patriotism in advertising, as well as the winner of the second annual Campaign Cup. Pivoting to industry news, they discuss WPP’s latest merger, and a newly launched creative agency, followed by reflections on awards show season and a look ahead to Cannes.
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28min
May 15, 2025 Thought leadership, personal branding and AI
Emma Johnston-Wheeler chats with marketing advisor, brand strategist, and founder of The Good Growth Company Daniel Francavilla, about teaching advertising courses, building a personal brand, and leveraging AI for thought leadership.
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23min
May 09, 2025 Iterative creative, GroupM’s restructuring, and a dive into the State of the Pitch
David Brown, Chris Powell and Emma Johnston-Wheeler discuss examples of new creative that build on previous campaign history, take a look at GroupM’s recent move to a single P&L, and break down Campaign’s state of the pitch research. They also remind listeners of an extension for applications to the second annual 30 under 30 list.

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20min
May 01, 2025 Entrepreneurship, leadership, and indigenous values
Métis entrepreneur Keenan Beavis reflects on his career after receiving the 2025 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB).
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21min
April 25, 2025 Playoff advertising, Cannes’ Canadian jurors, and Telus’ video game wellness initiative.
David Brown, Chris Powell and Emma Johnston-Wheeler discuss a significant new role, timely creative for the NHL playoff season, and POCAM’s latest Visible & Vocal study. They also dive into a conversation about wellness and screen time, prompted by a recent campaign for Telus by Rethink, and invite submissions to Campaign Canada’s second annual 30 under 30 list.

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25min
April 17, 2025 A look inside the creator partnership role
Emma Johnston-Wheeler chats with Norissa Samuels, the first creator partnerships lead for Snapchat in Canada, about finding success in a role that didn’t exist when she began her career, and how creators can best use the Snap platform.
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16min
April 03, 2025 The key to success is adopting an immersive mindset
Emma Johnston-Wheeler chats with Courage creative directors Jesse Wilks and Gerardo Agbuya about falling in love with advertising, and utilizing their shared passion to find success in the industry.
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38min
March 28, 2025 Unexpected OOH, a big departure from Snap, and more Canadiana.
David Brown, Chris Powell and Emma Johnston-Wheeler review some noteworthy creative, discuss a significant change in senior leadership, and take a look at more ‘Canada’ themed content amidst ongoing border tensions with the US. They also share their favourite picks in the first round of the Campaign Cup.

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24min
March 20, 2025 The ins and outs of public relations
Emma Johnston-Wheeler chats with senior Account Manager at Middle Child, Rebecca McLaren about all that’s involved in the PR role, what she wishes others knew about PR, and her advice for those looking to break into the field.
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17min
March 14, 2025 Executive shuffles, the Canadian identity bandwagon, and reflections on Power list
David Brown, Chris Powell and Emma Johnston-Wheeler review recent industry moves and take a look at new creative including a playful billboard showdown, and more Canadian identity ads. They consider the efficacy of these ads in response to the U.S. trade war, and reflect on the final results of the inaugural power list.
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25min

FAQs about The Message:

How many episodes does The Message have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.