Advancing Diversity Podcast
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The Advancing Diversity Podcast channel asks and answers the questions: How does the media and marketing industry hire more diverse talent? How can brands produce TV, video and ads that are more inclusive...more representative of the real world? MediaVillage honors -- and interviews -- top leaders in media, marketing, advertising and education who've advanced diversity and shares how they help make the world a little better. The Advancing Diversity Podcast channel is led by "The Pool" hosted by Philip McKenzie. Listen here or subscribe wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
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Episodes
View From The Grandstand – New York Baseball Therapy Session
October 27, 2022 14:06 - 31 minutes - 44 MBSince Opening Day back in early April, the expectations have been sky high for both the New York Mets and New York Yankees for what they would achieve in the 2022 season. A lot of positives can be taken away from the year, like the Mets winning over 100 games in the regular season and the Yankees being the only team to have multiple players hit more than 30 home runs (including Aaron Judge breaking the American League home run record). However, it’s hard to celebrate all they have achieved w...
The Pool - Navigating Finance and Media w/ Stanley Herriott, VP, Hearst Television
October 25, 2022 18:26 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode of The Pool we take a journey in the trenches of finance and media with Stan Herriott, VP, Finance Hearst Television. Stan explains his career journey, why finance and operations are essential to understanding and growing a media business. Diversity efforts within finance/operations are still under-explored and Stan discusses why this is so important and represents a critical opportunity for the media industry.
The Pool - Crafting Strategy and Building on Legacy with Angela Cannon, SVP Multicultural Networks and Strategy for UP Entertainment
August 04, 2022 14:43 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this conversation, Philip spends time with Angela Cannon of UP Entertainment as they explore her lengthy and celebrated career in media from her earliest inspirations to her current SVP role. Along the way they cover how despite the lack of representation Angela was able to find a home in the industry and how diversity has evolved while still facing challenges. She talks about the importance of shepherding a legacy brand while also building for the future with new talent and fresh perspec...
The Pool - How Nicklpass’ CEO Sumorwuo Zaza is Weaving a New Media Tapestry
June 10, 2022 02:56 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this conversation, Philip talks to Nicklpass CEO Sumorwuo Zaza detailing his career in media through the start of Nicklpass. They detail Zaza’s earliest days growing up with politically active parents and how that impacted the lens through which he saw media and particularly journalism. Zaza’s describes his life as a tapestry and he brings that perspective to solving some of the nagging and systemic media challenges including how to secure subscribers, ensure quality journalism and delive...
The Pool - Building an Inclusion Practice w/ VMLY&R’s Myron King
May 18, 2022 18:32 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBVMLY&R’s Chief Integration Officer Myron King has has an enviable career in advertising. He has endeavored to take the role of Chief Integration Officer to new levels while maintaining a commitment to providing client value. In this conversation, Myron and Philip discuss his myriad leadership stops in the industry, the evolution of his current role and what it means for VMLY&R’s growth strategy and what motivates his commitment to building an inclusive and culture first environment.
The Pool - Clear Channel Outdoor’s Kenetta Bailey on the Power and Promise of OOH
May 03, 2022 21:50 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this episode, Philip spends time with Kenetta Bailey, SVP Clear Channel Outdoor. They discuss Bailey’s long and multifaceted career that has included some of the largest and most renowned names in consumer products, entertainment and marketing. They uncover a host of valuable insights including why being fearless matters in making career choices, how the advertising business has shifted and why there is such an incredible opportunity in the OOH vertical.
The Pool - W+K’s Jai Tedeschi’s Mandate Has Culture At The Core
April 27, 2022 19:20 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Phil spends time with W+K’s Global Director of Culture + Operations Jai Tedeschi. They discuss, Jai’s journey from London to the US and how she frames culture through an international lens. She also shares more about her career path and what made it possible to be successful in an industry that still trends toward the conventional rather than the unconventional.
The Pool - Full Circle Journey In Culture w/ Tangie Murray SVP, 4A’s Foundation
April 13, 2022 21:24 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this conversation, Phil spends time with Tangie Murray, of the 4A’s Foundation, to discuss her wide ranging career both in advertising and arts philanthropy, and how in her current role everything comes together. As SVP of the 4A’s Foundation, which advocates for and connects multicultural talent to the marketing industry by fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity and craft to fuel a more equitable future for the industry, Tangie shares how her success in navigating disparate worlds...
The Pool - The Diversity Journey w/ NPR’s Whitney Maddox
April 06, 2022 14:53 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this conversation, Philip spends time with NPR’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Whitney Maddox. Whitney shares how her unique professional and academic background prepared her to step into NPR and what she has learned and accomplished after one year in the role.
The Pool - Looking at the Future of Self Service w/ Disney’s Sylvester “Sly” Phifer
March 08, 2022 20:52 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this conversation Sylvester “Sly” Phifer details his new role as Vice President, Self Service Platform Sales at Disney Advertising and the building and launch of the Hulu Ad Manager product. They discuss the importance of this new product, what is means for underrepresented owned businesses and how automation provides value to customers and agencies.
The Pool - AspireTV Life Takes Centerstage with SVP Melissa Ingram
March 08, 2022 17:11 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBPhilip and Melissa are back together and this time they are bringing AspireTV Life with them. Melissa shares the rationale behind the launch of AspireTV Life and how the brand extension delivers on their brand promise while also breaking new ground for their growing audience.
The Pool - dentsu’s Economic Empowerment Model is Leading Change with SVP Mark Prince
February 28, 2022 13:42 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIn this conversation Philip spends time with dentsu’s Mark Prince discussing his role leading the Economic Empowerment practice. They discuss why dentsu has chosen to lead the charge on changing the way supplier diversity is tackled and why that matters to the larger ecosystem of Black vendors.
The Pool - Afro Pulse and the Power of Culture
February 28, 2022 13:39 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip spends time with Vevo’s Arthur Dansby and Pierre Coleman talking all things Afro Pulse. They discuss the unique offering of Afro Pulse, including the origin story behind the product, why it matters to Black creatives and artists and what the future holds.
The Pool - Afro Pulse and the Power of Culture with Vevo's Pierre Coleman and Arthur Dansby
February 28, 2022 13:39 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip spends time with Vevo’s Pierre Coleman, Director, West Coast Sales and Arthur Dansby, Manager of Ad Operations talking about Vevo’s cross-platform product Afro Pulse. They discuss the unique offering of Afro Pulse, including the origin story behind the ad product, how it supports to Black artists and what the future holds.
The Pool - USA Today’s Nichelle Smith on Flexing Journalism Might to Deliver Powerful Stories
February 24, 2022 05:11 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this conversation Philip spends time with USA Today’s Nichelle Smith as she makes the case for the power of journalism to tell important stories exploring the multitude of the Black experience. Nichelle shares her own career journey and explains why USA Today is uniquely positioned to take on the challenge of engaging with Black audiences.
The Pool - Product and Design Expertise with Effectv's John-Marcus Phillips
February 11, 2022 15:11 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this conversation Philip spends time with Effectv’s John-Marcus Phillips parsing his career in product design and how he uses his unique background to deliver for clients while striking a balance between the purely technical and creative.
The Pool - The Diversity Journey with NPR's Whitney Maddox
February 10, 2022 19:43 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this conversation, Philip spends time with NPR’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Whitney Maddox. Whitney shares how her unique professional and academic background prepared her to step into NPR and what she has learned and accomplished after one year in the role.
The Pool - Leadership Lessons in DEI w/ Lukeisha Paul
February 07, 2022 16:01 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this conversation, Philip spends time with Lukeisha Paul, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion U.S, GroupM. They explore Lukeisha’s career and how an act of faith led to her raising her hand and assuming her new role and responsibilities as the Head of DEI, GroupM. Tracing Lukeshia’s career provides a roadmap for how to create a committed DEI program while dealing with a myriad of business and societal challenges. Lukeisha shares her best practices and outlook for the new year as diver...
The Pool - Davianne Harris of Sparks & Honey and the Foundational Value of Equity
December 01, 2021 05:34 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this conversation Davianne Harris, Chief Client Officer and Head of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practice shares her perspective on how Sparks & Honey uses their cultural intelligence platform to add value to clients DEI journey, how equity became a foundational value for the organization and what the future of the industry needs in order to be more inclusive.
The Pool - VMLY&R's, Walter Geer’s Creative Mission to Champion Diversity
November 18, 2021 19:01 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this conversation, Walter Geer details his driving commitment to ensure that the advertising industry live up to its commitment and potential by making its ranks truly diverse. They discuss his perspective on what is and what isn’t working and what advertising should be focused on if they want to make a lasting change.
The Pool - A Leadership Road Traveled with Ericka Riggs Chief DE&I Officer of Omnicom Specialty Marketing Group
November 05, 2021 18:59 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBThe notion that a conventional career path exists is quickly becoming extinct. If it were ever “true” it has only been true for a privileged few. In this conversation, Philip and Ericka discuss her anything but conventional career path and the lessons she has learned from the cutting edge of the music business through leadership roles in advertising and marketing. Ericka gives a masterclass on navigating entrenched barriers while championing for diversity and inclusion across the board.
The Pool - The Power of People w/ Ci Ci Holloway
October 15, 2021 21:34 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Ci Ci Holloway, Chief People & Diversity Officer, leading Intersection’s HR and Facilities teams. Together they discuss, how organizations across industries can leverage a diverse workforce and create a lasting impact for their respective businesses.
The Pool - Building a Best in Class DEI Practice w/DK Bartley
September 30, 2021 18:03 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to DK Bartley, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Moody’s. In their conversation they discuss DK’s commitment to connecting organizations with “best in class” talent and the best practices he has surfaced that have created a winning DEI strategy.
The Pool - American Family Insurance & the Diversity Journey with Sherina Smith
September 08, 2021 14:05 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Sherina Smith, Vice President of Marketing at American Family Insurance. In their conversation they discuss Sherina Smith’s acceptance of the induction of American Family Insurance in the Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors. They cover the commitment that American Family Insurance has to diversity in its marketing and how the organizations focus on inclusion is a long term strategy.
The Pool - A Relentless Pursuit of Truth w/ Dr. Gracie Lawson Borders
August 23, 2021 01:40 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Dr. Gracie Lawson Borders, Dean of the Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University. In their conversation they discuss Dr. Lawson Borders' acceptance of the induction of the School of Communications in the Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors. They dive into the legacy of Howard University and the important role the School of Communications plays in preparing and training young thinkers. Dr. Lawson Borders highlights why this particul...
The Pool - Together We Thrive with dentsu’s Christena Pyle
July 01, 2021 15:47 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Christena Pyle, Chief Equity Officer, dentsu Americas. Phil and Christena discuss the recently released dentsu DEI report: Together We Thrive. Christena reflects on her personal journey of belonging while sharing more insight into dentsu’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Pool - Delivering the Unique OWN Brand Promise w/ Sheereen Russell
June 07, 2021 17:59 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Sheereen M. Russell, Group Vice President Ad Sales & Client Partnerships for Inclusion Audiences, OWN. In their conversation Philip and Sheereen discuss how OWN delivers on their brand promise to both audience and partners. Sheereen shares her personal journey and the deep connection to creating on behalf of an audience that is seeking nourishment in their content.
The Pool - Reflections on a Marketing Life Well Lived
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks toLamar Johnson, VP of Marketing at National Public MediaIn their conversation they discuss Lamar’s two-decade career being a part of and leading some of the most iconic brands in the business.They explore the unique brand positioning of NPR and how its legacy provides a roadmap for growth and innovation.
The Pool - Understanding Data and Research in the Addressable TV business
May 17, 2021 11:25 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Anastasia Dukes-Asuen, Ampersand’s Director, Advanced TV Data and Insights. In their conversation they discuss the role that data and research play in finding effective solutions for clients across the addressable TV business. Anastasia shares lessons from her career trajectory, how she inspires her team and predictions on the future of media and TV.
The Pool - DEI and the Crisis in Media and Advertising w/ Mike Paul The Reputation Doctor
April 27, 2021 17:41 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Mike Paul, President Reputation Doctor, LLC and discusses the current crisis of DEI within the media and advertising industry. In a candid conversation, Mike Paul shares his perspective as an expert in crisis management and connects the importance of reputation, accountability and transparency to what the industry must do to improve diversity.
The Pool - From TIME’S UP to dentsu, Christena Pyle Leads the Fight for Equity
April 18, 2021 18:33 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Christena Pyle, Chief Equity Officer, dentsu Americas. In a wide ranging conversation they discuss Christena’s career and commitment to equality and why this matters more than ever in today’s media industry.
The Pool - Bringing Culture to the Table at Ampersand
March 29, 2021 06:41 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Natasha Dure, Vice President, Communications & Culture at Ampersand. Philip and Natasha discuss her role at the center of Ampersand and the importance of connecting diversity, communications and culture into cohesive strategy.
The Pool - Making Moves As a Master Translator of Culture
March 22, 2021 02:44 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Marissa Nance, Founder/CEO, Native Tongue Communications. Marissa is a highly regarded media expert and she shares her story of navigating a career touching some of the biggest brands in the world to the launch of her own media agency, which is the first and only minority-and-female-certified media-led agency in the U.S.
Content Comes to Life With Turner Sports Creative Director Drew Watkins
March 15, 2021 03:20 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Phil talks to SVP/Creative Director Drew Watkins of Turner Sports/Bleacher Report about his career journey and the process of bringing content to life. Drew reflects on how he found his voice to speak up in “quiet rooms” and the collaborative and complex process of creating relevant content for a rapidly changing audience.
The Pool - AspireTV’s Mission to Own Black Lifestyle Programming
March 08, 2021 07:36 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks and Strategy at UP Entertainment, Melissa Ingram. Melissa share’s her vision to fulfill AspireTV’s brand promise to “See Yourself’ throughout the networks innovative and forward thinking content with a clear mission to own Black Lifestyle programming.
The Pool - Celebrating The History of Black Music
February 22, 2021 04:02 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode of The Pool,Philip talks to Julliard ethnomusicology professor Dr. Fredara Mareva Hadley. In their conversation, Philip and Fredara discuss the unique qualities of Black music and cultural expression. They also share how Dr. Hadley’s Black History Month lecture series on the history of Black music came to be part ofTwitch’s platform.
The Pool - How to Navigate Diversity and Culture w/ Mita Mallick
February 15, 2021 17:14 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Mita Mallick, the Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta. In their conversation, Philip and Mita discuss how brands can successfully navigate an increasingly complex multicultural environment. They talk through how brands can avoid missteps but more importantly how to apologize if they do. Finally, Mita shares her perspective as a working mother and the challenges of COVID-19 and the “new normal” of work from home.
The Pool - Manifesting An Equity Project
February 08, 2021 11:47 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode of The Pool, Philip talks to Chequan Lewis, Chief Equity Officer, Pizza Hut. In their conversation, Philip and Chequan discuss his career journey, the reality of “Double Consciousness” and its effect on Black professionals, the importance of equity as an organizing value and how organizations can become resilient.
The Pool - Racial Conflict in Mass Market and Multicultural Marketing
February 01, 2021 04:59 - 31 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode Philip talks to Dr. Marcel Rosa-Salas, an anthropologist of culture and assistant professor of marketing at the University of Illinois, Chicago. In this conversation, they discuss the historical legacy of racialized marketing and what it means for an industry coming to terms with significant challenges regarding external and internal diversity.
The Pool - Steering a Revolt in Culture
January 25, 2021 06:54 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode Philip talks to Detavio Samuels, COO, REVOLT Media & TV. In their conversation, they discuss the central role that culture generally and Hip Hop specifically play in developing insights in the broader industry. Detavio shares valuable observations tracing his career through some of the top spots on both sides of the marketing and media business.
The Pool - Shifting Multicultural Center
January 17, 2021 19:11 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode Philip talks to Glenda Villanueva-Marchetta, Multicultural Lead, a4 Media. In their conversation, they discuss the importance and growth of the Latino market, how understanding “why” people do something is more important than “what” people do and why the future generation is a source of hope.
The Pool - A Creative Director Speaks
January 11, 2021 15:20 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode Philip talks to Todd Triplett, Creative Lead North America, Tik Tok. In their conversation, they discuss Todd’s journey through advertising, his reflections on Chronic Frustration Disorder and what makes Tik Tok unique in the social media landscape.
The Pool - Keep Rising: Comcast RISE and COVID-19
January 04, 2021 18:59 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode Philip talks to James Lavallee, Vice President, Marketing and Sales Development, Effectv. In their conversation, they discuss James’ career journey, the importance of building relationships and networks for people of color in marketing and the launch of Comcast RISE in response to the needs of small businesses operated by African Americans and BIPOC.
The Pool - Taking a Leap of Faith Into Leadership
December 15, 2020 13:36 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode we talk to Rhonda Crichlow. SVP Chief Diversity Officer Charter Communications. Over the course of their conversation, Philip and Rhonda discuss her career journey and how it has shaped her current role at Charter. They tackle the importance of strategy and long term planning when it comes to building a successful diversity and inclusion program.
The Pool - The Future of Leadership is "A Blessing"
November 16, 2020 20:46 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBOur guests are Bonita C. Stewart andJacqueline Adams together they are co-authors of A BLESSING: Women of Color Teaming Up to Lead, Empower and Thrive. Over the course of our conversation we discuss how Jacqueline and Bonita joined forces. The power that resides within “A Blessing” and the their strategic takeaways from administering The Women of Color in Business: Cross Generational Survey. More here at -> https://leadempowerthrive.com/
Creating a Multicultural Business Community with ColorComm
March 18, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAlmost ten years ago, Lauren Wesley Wilson was aiming to climb the ad agency corporate ladder. But she was deterred; she didn’t see anyone who looked like her. No African American, LatinX or Asian men or women in leadership roles. So, she began a series of luncheons in her town of Washington, DC, “to bring together people of color in our industry because so many of us in the space were feeling isolated and alone...and we didn't have a community to call on as it relates to new business or ge...
Why Boomers Are Not “Okay” On Madison Avenue
March 04, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBAt a recent gathering of MediaVillage contributors Advancing Diversity Podcast host, E.B. Moss, tapped the expertise of two highly regarded columnists: Michael Farmer and Peter Hubbell, for a 20-minute, unedited stream of brilliance. The topic is key to how ad agencies may survive or thrive, and impacts the very content we consume and the products we are encouraged to purchase: age bias and the longevity economy. Problems were posed, and opinions and insights lobbed on this subject so al...
Leaders from Intel, Twitter and 4As on Driving Diversity
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat are the specific steps we can take to increase diversity and inclusion in the media and advertising industry? What is "intersectionality"? How are some of the biggest content producers and organizations - Intel, Twitter and the 4As - making strides with employees and the communities they create at work, and around their brands? E.B. Moss captured the voices and ideas of a dozen esteemed attendees - ranging from Dalana Brand of Twitter to Julie Coppernoll, corporate vice president, gl...
Benchmarking Diversity via SheRunsIt's #Inclusive100
December 18, 2019 14:55 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MBSome sobering statistics emerged from the recent #Inclusive100 survey of the media/marketing industry: Women and people of color are actually declining in the executive ranks. In this conversation with survey creators, Lynn Branigan, president and CEO of She Runs It, and Carol Watson, senior director at Diversity Best Practices, tell MediaVillage how we can do better and get it right - starting with the need to benchmark where we're at now. Learn about the three goals of "100" that inspi...
Mike Haynie on Advancing Diversity for Veterans, with MediaVillage
December 02, 2019 13:30 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this episode of the Advancing Diversity podcast, Air Force veteran J. Michael Haynie, Ph.D., speaks with MediaVillage's Ginger Conlon and E.B. Moss about how our military community is especially well-equipped to enter the workforce — they are trained to be entrepreneurial, diverse and resilient. Haynie encourages us invest in the future of our military veterans. He discusses successful new ways of delivering education and economic opportunities to this vital community. Listen to unders...