Marketing Leaders James Martin

Joe Friend, Influencer Marketing Specialist, and Co-founder of Pepper Studio, took a leap of faith after being made redundant. 



Joe talks about how he started Pepper studio, when faced with redundancy, he and his fellow founders didn’t drown their sorrows. They got together and created Pepper Studios in the space of 24hours.



We feel like this topic is so relevant for right now when a lot of people are currently found in the middle of a really difficult economic situation, it’s inspiring to hear stories like this.



Pepper Studio, 4 years on, are now firmly established as one of the most recognised independent influencer marketing agencies in the UK. 

Check out this episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast with Katie Halajko (Farmer) - Global Head of Production, Gravity Road



Katie talks to us about her journey into the world of production and the bold steps she took to get there. She gives us her advice on managing teams and how to navigating difficult situations from her extensive experience in the production world.

Check out this episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast with Steve James-Royle, Co-Founder of The Yard Creative.



Steve talks us through how he started The Yard Creative, the complexities of running an agency and how he ended up selling it. He tells us about his education and how he sees being dyslexic as his superpower!

Starting your own B2B agency and how to find your own niche in the market...

Check out this episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast, with Cos Mingides, Founding Partner & Head of Effectiveness at True.

Cos talks with James Martin in this fascinating episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast.

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Check out this episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast with Clare Donald, Chief Production Officer at Publicis Groupe. Clare has worked her way up from producing feature films to working with some of the UK's largest agencies. She has worked at a senior level at Google and is currently a co-chair for awarding bodies British Arrows, which she said has been a career-high. She is very generous with her time and enjoys helping others on their path.

Clare now heads up Publicis Group production and isn't finished with her professional or personal development. She talks with James Martin in this fascinating episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast.

Do you think a career before advertising helps?

Giselle tells us that Truffle retains staff by adding an extra layer of care and understanding of their strengths and passions. 

Check out this episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast with Giselle Elsom, Client Services Director at Truffle. Giselle comes from a family of ambitious entrepreneurs, both of her parents are company founders, and this shows in Giselle's ability to see opportunity at Truffle. Part of the driving force and helping to shape the future of the agency, Giselle takes us through her background and what Truffle do that is so different. Giselle talks with James Martin in this fascinating episode of the Marketing Leaders podcast. Add your comments, and make sure you hit the subscribe button for future insights!