Version Control: Pound & Grain's Digital News Show

Episode 3 of our second season finds Jackson and Scott talking to Strategy Director Penny and Tech Lead Cam about people, projects and brands that consistently change the game and break the mould from the expected. The group discusses everything from RuPaul’s Drag Race to Cameo and Tesla. Have a listen!

Type can be louder than words.

The latest episode of Version Control features our host Scott as he discusses typography with Art Director Jessica and Design Director Kateland.

From explaining the importance of typography to nerding out about branded fonts, sit back and listen to these passionate type enthusiasts get real about typography as an art form. Trust us, you’ll learn so much.

Version Control is back!

Our second season’s pilot episode features hosts Jackson and Scott discuss the best stories that came from social media with special guests Jules and Robin. From that viral Dreams TikTok to Taylor Swift’s Twitter, there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to telling a good story on social media.

The last six months of WFH have been unpredictable, but we’ve all managed to navigate and adapt to the new normal. Jackson and Sandy look back and reflect on how we’ve managed to keep our culture alive, navigate business pitches and what the next six months might look like for agencies.

So what are you waiting for? Listen to our final #WFH Mode NOW!

More than just a hashtag, The Black Lives Matter movement has been changing the social media landscape for the better. Brands are playing a crucial role in the Black Lives Matter movement, and it’s important to remain an ally while also taking actionable steps.

In this episode of #WFH Mode, our Creative Director and Partner Jackson and Managing Partner Sandy are joined by special guests from our strategy team, Marguerite and Jules. They discuss how brands can genuinely contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement on social media, without being a performative ally, the Blackout Tuesday posts and Pride month.

The organization Marguerite works is yarrowsociety.ca

As the world shifts from phase 1 of #WFH to phase 2 of slow reopenings, navigating agency-client relationships remains an important part of running a digital agency.

In this episode of #WFH Mode, our managing partners Jackson Murphy and Sandy Fleischer talk about working virtually with clients and shifting into the second phase of the pandemic, and how brands can remain authentic during this time without being too insensitive.

Jackson Murphy and Sandy Fleischer, talk about what it’s like to be running an agency from home and share how we’ve been able to adapt, improvise and overcome. Interested in how Pound & Grain shifted to #WFH Mode? Have a listen to our first episode, “The Decision,” where Jackson and Sandy talk through the steps it took to make the decision to #WFH.

Andy Garcia is the Design Director at Thinkingbox. He’s worked on award-winning VR, AR, and digital projects throughout his career. He’s also one of the best-dressed people on planet Earth and is probably one of the biggest Taylor Swift fans you’ll ever meet. We got to sit down and chat with him about his career, his experiences and what its like to be a designer for multiple realities.

Ah, the influencer. A buzz word used for those who make a living off of the world wide web and social media. Everyone knows what an influencer is, and we all follow a handful whether they’re beauty gurus, Insta models, comedians or podcasters.

It’s been a wild few years, and a lot has changed since the last time we talked Influencers on the pod. So today, we’re diving into the past, the present, and the future of influencers and influencer marketing. Let’s go!

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Is he a writer? A producer? A musician?

He’s all of the above, and more! In our latest Version Control episode, we’ve got Nick Kewin in The Hotseat; lover of all things outdoors and who wore comfy crocs-with-socks around the office (if you’re wondering, Jackson did NOT approve).

Although he’s now following his movie making dreams, we’re sharing this episode in memory of. All quirks aside, Nick is a man of many talents and interests, and was our resident P&G everything-man. He kept us on our toes, always had us laughing, and there’s a lot more to know about him. So let’s get to know him even better in Version Control episode 61 NOW. https://bit.ly/2p5oEpg