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Don't Judge Me

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

To celebrate 10 years of LIA in Las Vegas, Ralph van Dijk, founder of world renowned audio specialist agency Eardrum, gets up close and personal with 10 LIA judges.

Discover what makes these advertising legends tick. What they look for when employing tomorrow’s creative leaders, how they judge at awards, and the piece of work that still haunts them to this day.

Featuring:

- Jeremy Craigen, Global CCO of Innocean Worldwide

- Laura Gregory, CEO/Founder of Great Guns

- Malcolm Poynton, Global CCO of Cheil Worldwide

- Matt Eastwood, Former Global CCO of J Walter Thompson

- Matt MacDonald, Group ECD at BBDO

- Rob Reilly, Global Creative Chairman of McCann World Group

- Rosie Yakob, Co-Founder of Genius Steals

- Sonal Dabral, Vice Chairman/Group CCO of Ogilvy India

- Susan Credle, Global CCO at FCB Global

- And someone who wished to remain anonymous

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Episodes

Jeremy Craigen

May 28, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

Jeremy Craigen, Global Chief Creative Officer of Innocean Worldwide.  With over 20 offices to oversee worldwide we were lucky to be able to reach Jeremy Craigen when he wasn't at an airport, ready to jet-set.  Jeremy speaks with Ralph about his 'typical day', his learnings when hiring creative directors, and some of his favourite work he's completed over the years. 

Matt MacDonald

May 28, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MB

This episode we talk with Group Executive Creative Director at BBDO in New York and mid-century furniture lover - Matt MacDonald. Matt is a great communicator - which is lucky seeing as he talks a lot - classifying himself as 'very much a phone person'. This personality trait comes in very handy when interviewing him for a podcast. 

Malcolm Poynton

March 06, 2019 13:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Malcolm Poynton, Global CCO Cheil Worldwide.  Responsible for decades of award winning work. Proud Kiwi, ex professional sailor and former male model - one of those might be a lie! Lovely bloke and knows what to look for in upcoming creative talent.  His tips for a long, rewarding career in the industry should not be missed.

Laura Gregory

February 18, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Laura Gregory is a timeless Londoner. She is also the CEO and Founder of Great Guns - the award winning global production hub.  Great Guns is everywhere, they have offices in London, LA, Singapore, Prague... the list goes on.  Their work is also everywhere. With a roster ranging from major international directors, to music video directors to emerging young talent, it's hard for them not to share their creative genius with the world. 

Matt Eastwood

February 03, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

Matt Eastwood is now the Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Health, however at the time of this interview he was making everyone envious with months of relaxing gardening leave.  Matt is a highly awarded creative and a hugely respected creative leader. He has shared his talents world-wide, including working in agencies across Australia, the UK and the US.  Speaking with Ralph, Matt shares his thoughts on who he hires and why, the worst part of his job and how he turned that into a new...

Rosie Yakob

January 21, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 8.86 MB

Rosie Yakob is a co-founder of Genius Steals - a nomadic strategy and innovation consultancy.  Together with her parter Faris they travel the globe, collating experiences from many different cultures and using that inventory to innovate and create for their clients all over the world. Pinning down Rosie in her nomadic state was nigh on impossible, so in this episode Ralph interviews Rosie through some written questions. He added his questions in verbally after - so you don't get lost. 

Rob Reilly

December 14, 2018 01:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

Ralph speaks with the Global Creative Chairman for McCann Worldgroup, Rob Reilly.  Rob's a highly awarded creative who has found himself chairing many an industry award show over his career. Rob shares his unique thought process which made him one of the most sought-after creative minds in the business and the bizarre judging experience which made him do a spit-take. 

Susan Credle

November 28, 2018 06:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB

Susan Credle needs no introduction.  But here goes.    As Global Chief Creative Officer of FCB, Susan is one of advertising's leading creatives and an important voice representing women. Earning her recognition as one of Advertising Age’s 100 Most Influential Women, Business Insider’s Most Creative Women in Advertising, and induction into the AAF’s Hall of Achievement.   In this episode, Ralph van Dijk does what he does best — and let's Susan do all the talking as she explains how Silence o...

Sonal Dabral

November 13, 2018 22:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MB

Sonal Dabral is one of the nicest and wisest creative leaders in advertising. He also just so happens to be the Group Creative Officer and Vice Chairman of Ogilvy India. Ralph van Dijk speaks candidly to Sonal about his role shaping Indian advertising, advice for up-and-coming creatives, and why he should be cast as the next James Bond. 

The long-ish teaser

September 24, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MB

Have you done any work that still haunts you? What do you look for in an up-and-coming creative? What's the worst part of your job? What's the most expensive thing you own?   In this (long-ish) teaser, we hear from all 10 advertising legends and get a taste of things to come.