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Tableside Mashed Potatoes - A Marketing Podcast

42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Are you a marketing professional? Feeling overwhelmed yet? Join us as we have a few drinks and tackle this crazy industry one episode at a time. From marketing and data to branding and UX, we'll dissect these over drinks. Hosted by Derek Hovinga (The Inbound Lab), Scott Irwin (Critical Mass), and Peter Bishop (ZGM Modern Marketing Partners) —three long-time friends and long-time marketers.

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Episodes

Radio Killed the Radio Star

July 18, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode, we talk about a radio station's weird stunt before switching formats, Radioshack's weird Twitter handle, Arby's new marketing relationship with Old Spice and Peter talks about his new beverage venture.

Peter's Mid-Life Crisis

June 23, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this edition of the podcast, Peter talks about his tattoo adventures. We discuss the Rise of Anti-Design. How sound and music are starting to become important features to advertisers. We play Dragon's Den and learn about some potential business ventures Peter has. As always, thanks to Thomas Thomas for lending us their music. This podcast brought to you by The Inbound Lab

From Musk Till Dawn

April 29, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

The boys are back "in-studio", enjoying Negronis, and talking shop. In this edition of the podcast, Derek talks about no longer loving the Metaverse Elon's takeover of Twitter Dream advertising QR codes As always, thanks to Thomas Thomas for lending us their music. This podcast brought to you by The Inbound Lab

Into the Metaverse

February 03, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

After a bit of a hiatus, TableSide Mashed Potatoes are back! In this episode, Scott Irwin, Peter Bishop and Derek Hovinga discuss Derek's new fascination with his Oculus Quest 2 and the potential of advertising in space. This episode brought to you by ZGM Modern Marketing Partners and The Inbound Lab Special thanks to Thomas Thomas for lending us their music.

WTF IS AN NFT?

May 19, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

NFTs are taking the digital world by storm, but what exactly is it? We brought back Paul Bazay from Sajak & Farki to help us understand how non-fungible tokens work and what they've done with digital content creators around the world. This episode brought you by ZGM Modern Marketing Partners and The Inbound Lab

A Brand Experience with Darren from Sajak & Farki

April 09, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

On episode 30 (Season 2, Episode 4), we have Darren Northcott from Sajak & Farki on to talk a bit about UX and what it means when a company delivers a great brand experience. Parental Advisory: This episode contains course language. Thanks as always to Thomas Thomas for their music!

Agency vs Client-side vs Consultancy with Blanka Martin

April 01, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Join Derek (The Inbound Lab), Peter (ZGM Modern Marketing Partners and Scott (Critical Mass) as they welcome Blanka Martin to the podcast. Blanka has worked at an agency, client-side and is now running her own consultancy under Plain English. We discuss the pros and cons of working for an agency rather than client-side and how a consultant can help both achieve the best results.

True colors are shining through with Shane Wallace at Culture Smith

February 19, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

On this episode, we had a super interesting chat with Shane Wallace at Culture Smith—a Calgary-based firm that helps businesses utilize culture to build high-performing teams. We discuss the importance of value alignment in creative firms and we even go through the Behaviour Colours of Peter, Scott and Derek. Thanks to Shane Wallace for coming on the show. Thanks again to Thomas Thomas for lending us their music. This podcast is powered by ZGM and The Inbound Lab.

How to be outcome-oriented

January 28, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In the first episode of season 2, we talk about the importance of being outcome-oriented to increase your success rates on projects. For context, Scott Irwin wrote a fantastic blog on this here.

Season Finale: A 2020 Podcast Post-Mortem

January 07, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

On our final episode of the season, we look back at the start of Tableside Mashed Potatoes. We talk about what we liked about our podcast, what we could do better (or not) and what we're excited about in the new year.

Building online communities with Chad from Chaordix

December 24, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

What do bath bombs have to do with an online community? Find out on episode 25 as we have Chad Neufeld from Calgary-based online community platform developers Chaordix. Thanks to Chad Neufeld for coming on the show at Thomas Thomas for lending us their music.

Here's our Social Dilemma

December 10, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

On our 24th episode, we talk about the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" and how impact social media has on its users. Give it a listen, review and share.

How to build a high performing marketing teams with Mario from ZGM

November 25, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

On our 23rd episode, we have Mario Amantea (Partner and COO of ZGM Modern Marketing Partners) on the podcast to talk about his experience in business and how it correlates with his history of being a hockey coach for several top performing teams including the University of Calgary Dinos. 

Marketing for a good cause with Kirstin at ZGM

November 17, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Kirstin Webster came to ZGM Modern Marketing Partners as an Account Coordinator and then quickly transitioned to an Account Manager, grabbing onto the reigns of a few of the niche industries within the agency. On this episode, Kirstin talks about what it's like to manage non-profit clients and how marketing can do good for a number of organizations.

How digital firms are adapting in 2020 with Rachel Gertz from Louder Than Ten

October 22, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

We are excited to bring on Co-founder and Digital Project Manager extraordinaire, Rachel Gertz from Vancouver's Louder Than Ten. With help from Promethean Research, Rachel created the "2020 Pattern Report" to uncover the patterns of resilient digital firms amidst today's pandemic situation. The pattern report is a free download that investigates how digital agencies, firms, consultancies and shops are doing and how they're being impacted by the initial shock waves of this global pandemic. ...

Career limiting moves

September 25, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

It's episode 20 and we are back from vacation. We're also back in studio! This episode we talk about some of our bad experiences and things you could limit your career progression.

Talkin' Shop Edition: Talkin' generalists with Rob Fairhead from ZGM

July 30, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

On our 19th episode, we start our "Talkin' Shop" series where we bring on our co-workers to talk about anything and everything. On this episode, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer Rob Fairhead fills in for a vacationing Scott to talk about marketing generalists. Thanks to: ZGM Modern Marketing Partners Thomas Thomas for lending us their song Happy New Year Baby

The Marketing Major Tableside Mashed Potato Mashup

July 10, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

On episode 18, we had new University of Alberta marketing grad and host of the Marketing Major podcast, Josh Radostits come on to talk about what it's like graduating during a pandemic. We talk about his experience producing a podcast and how he was able to score Terry O'Reilly for his very last episode. Special thanks to: Thomas Thomas for lending us their music. Marketing Major podcast ZGM Modern Marketing Partners

"What the F is Paid Media" with Sarah from ZGM

July 02, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

On episode 17, Sarah Schmidt from ZGM educates us on paid media and what you have to do to get free beer t-shirts. Thanks to: Calgary band Thomas Thomas for lending us their track "Happy New Year Baby" ZGM Modern Marketing Partners

Black Lives Matter and Navigating Social Cause with Puneeta McBryan

June 25, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

#BlackLivesMatter has sparked many conversations about systemic racism and how many brands with a strong influence and voice should be leading the way to help push change. On episode 17, we talk to ZGM's Director of Account Services, Puneeta McBryan, to talk about how brands can navigate through social cause. Resources to follow to learn more: What is Systemic Racism? Community Wise Resource Centre Centre for Race and Culture Special thanks to: Thomas Thomas for lending us their music. ZG...

COVID & Cocktails with Jeff from Proof, Donna Mac and Vine Arts

May 28, 2020 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Jeff is a co-owner of Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, Proof and Donna Mac and we were lucky enough to chat with him about what he's doing with his reopening strategy for his restaurants. We talk about how COVID-19 has helped him evolve his businesses, social media marketing and the greatest social campaign he's ever run. We also talk about cocktails because we couldn't pass up the chance. Thanks to: Proof Donna Mac Vine Arts Wine and Spirits Thomas Thomas

Free money with Jay from Goodpin

May 20, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

On episode 14 of the podcast, we had entrepreneur Jay Baydala from Goodpin and Evrywork come on the podcast to talk about how he left a lucrative position in corporate IT to creating change in the world by starting Goodpin. Special thanks to: Jay Baydala ZGM Modern Marketing Partners Thomas Thomas

Game marketing and hairy backs with Ric Williams from ZGM

May 14, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

On episode 13, we bring in one of the partners of ZGM who has experience in a number of realms. We talk what it was like working in the gaming industry, how to scale your business into new markets and what exactly he means by peanut butter and hairy backs. Thanks again to: ZGM Modern Marketing Partners Thomas Thomas and our unofficial sponsor Campari. 

Managing client expectations with Jill from Daughter Creative

May 07, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

On episode 12, our worlds collide as we bring in someone from a competing agency to talk on managing client expectations. Jill Dewes helps run Daughter Creative, a branding and design agency out of Calgary. We talk about her advertising upbringing and discuss how effective a good client relationship can be. Thanks to: Jill Dewes from Daughter Creative for coming on the podcast. Thomas Thomas for lending us the music. Cabin Brewing and Annex Brewing for supplying us with non-Negroni fuel f...

Managing accounts with Heleena from 123w

April 30, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

On our 11th episode, we decided to bring on a guest. Heleena Webber is a former ZGM employee and is now the Group Account Director at One Twenty Three West - Vancouver advertising agency and design collective. Heleena is a Jane of all trades and talks a bit about how she ended up from a receptionist at a Calgary agency to a Group Account Director of one of Western Canada's most notable advertising firms. We would like to thank: Thomas Thomas for lending us their music. Campari for unoffi...

3 things marketers probably don't want to hear.

April 20, 2020 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

On our big 10th episode, the Tableside crew discuss the art of baking and 3 things marketers probably don't want to hear but they should. Thanks again to Thomas Thomas for lending us their song "Happy New Year" and to ZGM Modern Marketers for officially sponsoring our podcast... and Campari... for unofficially sponsoring it.

Pivot, Pivot, PIVOT!!!

April 04, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

On episode 9, we record our podcast through Zoom and discuss how some businesses in various industries are pivoting in this current landscape. Thanks again to Thomas Thomas for lending us their song "Happy New Year". Podcast brought to you by ZGM Modern Marketing Partners.

Covid-19 and the shift to working remotely

March 22, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In the midst of Covid-19, it's realistic to assume that shifting to the "home office" will become the new normal for many of us for a while. On Episode 8, Peter, Scott and Derek from ZGM Modern Marketing Partners log into a video conference call on Friday night to record the podcast from our respective homes for the first time ever.  We discuss how we can embrace the remote working culture. We talk about tips for routine, communication and keeping your physical and mental health top-of-m...

COVID-19’s impact on marketing

March 12, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

On episode 7, with news about the Coronavirus updating by the minute, the Tablesides drink a couple Negronis and talk about COVID-19's economic impact and ways we can use digital means to help counter it. Tune in as we try to make light of a depressing situation. Thanks again to Thomas Thomas for lending us their music, Campari for not sponsoring us still and to ZGM Modern Marketing Partners for their support.

COVID-19’s impact on marketing

March 12, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

On episode 7, with news about the Coronavirus updating by the minute, the Tablesides drink a couple Negronis and talk about COVID-19's economic impact and ways we can use digital means to help counter it. Tune in as we try to make light of a depressing situation. Thanks again to Thomas Thomas for lending us their music, Campari for not sponsoring us still and to ZGM Modern Marketing Partners for their support.

Flushing out product design at Ad Rodeo's Student Speed Mentoring event

February 28, 2020 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

The Ad Rodeo Association, an organization that celebrates creative excellence in the Prairie provinces held a Student Speed Mentoring event and Scott was called on to share his product design knowledge with the up and coming design, communication and marketing students. On episode 6 of Tablesides, Scott summarizes his experience, we talk about toilets and how robots will never replace the plumber. Thanks again to Thomas Thomas again for letting us use their song Happy New Year Baby.

Marketing Tools: The good, the bad and the butt ugly

February 21, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Digital marketing can help anyone achieve their business objectives. This is especially true when you can mix your digital marketing initiatives with the right marketing tools to create efficiencies, capture data and increase revenue. On Episode 5, the Tableside crew explores the origins of the Negroni, talk about chimps and discuss choosing the right marketing tools and tech stack to help meet your marketing goals. Special thanks to: Thomas Thomas for the theme music. ZGM Modern Marketing...

Inbound marketing brings home the bacon.

February 13, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Episode 4 - The Inbound methodology was introduced to businesses by HubSpot in the mid 2000s and it's still one of the leading ways B2Bs and B2Cs are growing their businesses. Derek, ZGM's Content Strategist and resident Inbound Marketing expert takes Peter and Scott through what Inbound is and how that differs from the other types of marketing we utilize. We also try to convince Scott to join Instagram. Resources: - Music by Thomas Thomas. - What is Inbound Marketing? - Win Without Pitch...

That's how the browser cookies crumble.

February 06, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Episode 3 - Have you ever been to a website and a pop-up shows up notifying you that the site uses cookies and it asks you to accept? Well, Google has announced that it will be rolling out a Chrome update that can block cross-site tracking. What does this mean for marketers and your brand? Find out because on this episode Peter takes us through what this update means for marketers and consumers. Thanks again to Calgary band Thomas Thomas for lending us their music.

Episode 3 - That's how the browser cookies crumble.

February 06, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Have you ever been to a website and a pop-up shows up notifying you that the site uses cookies and it asks you to accept? Well, Google has announced that it will be rolling out a Chrome update that can block cross-site tracking. What does this mean for marketers and your brand? Find out because on this episode Peter takes us through what this update means for marketers and consumers. Thanks again to Calgary band Thomas Thomas for lending us their music.

Episode 3 - Caught with our hands in the browser cookies jar.

February 06, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Have you ever been to a website and a pop-up shows up notifying you that the site uses cookies and it asks you to accept? Well, Google has announced that it will be rolling out a Chrome update that can block cross-site tracking. What does this mean for marketers and your brand? Find out because on this episode Peter takes us through what this update means for marketers and consumers. Thanks again to Calgary band Thomas Thomas for lending us their music.

How to Kombat poor website usability. Get over here!

February 05, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Episode 2 - Will your website succeed if it isn't user-friendly? Try not to navigate away because on this episode of Tableside, we have a few Negronis and talk about Bollywood movies, Mortal Kombat and why website usability is an important part of the product design process. Thank you to Thomas Thomas for lending us their great music. Find them on Spotify! Resouces: Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman A simple guide to website usability What is...

Episode 2 - Get over here! How to Kombat poor website usability.

February 05, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Will your website succeed if it isn't user-friendly? Try not to navigate away because on this episode of Tableside, we have a few Negronis and talk about Bollywood movies, Mortal Kombat and why website usability is an important part of the product design process. Thank you to Thomas Thomas for lending us their great music. Find them on Spotify! Resouces: Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman A simple guide to website usability What is a digital p...

Pilot episode - Why create a podcast for your business and how to do it. Podception.

January 23, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In marketing, we know that audio and video historically convert well. In ZGM's very first podcast episode, we break the ice and talk about why podcasting might be the right medium for your business and the ways you can use it to diversify the way information is being provided to your audience. Big thank you to Calgary band, Thomas Thomas for lending us "Happy New Year Baby". Informative links: Who we are Starting a Podcast checklist Audacity audio recording/editing software

Pilot episode - Why create a podcast for your business and how to do it.

January 23, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In marketing, we know that audio and video historically convert well. In ZGM's very first podcast episode, we break the ice and talk about why podcasting might be the right medium for your business and the ways you can use it to diversify the way information is being provided to your audience. It's PodCeption! Big thank you to Calgary band, Thomas Thomas for lending us "Happy New Year Baby". Resources: Who we are Starting a Podcast checklist Audacity audio recording/editing software

Why create a podcast for your business and how to do it. Podception!

January 23, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Pilot episode - In marketing, we know that audio and video historically convert well. In ZGM's very first podcast episode, we break the ice and talk about why podcasting might be the right medium for your business and the ways you can use it to diversify the way information is being provided to your audience. It's PodCeption! Big thank you to Calgary band, Thomas Thomas for lending us "Happy New Year Baby". Resources: Who we are Starting a Podcast checklist Audacity audio recording/editin...

Podception and Creating a Podcast for Your Business

January 23, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In marketing, we know that audio and video historically convert well. In ZGM's very first podcast episode, we break the ice and talk about why podcasting might be the right medium for your business and the ways you can use it to diversify the way information is being provided to your audience. Big thank you to Calgary band, Thomas Thomas for lending us "Happy New Year Baby". Informative links: Who we are Starting a Podcast checklist Audacity audio recording/editing software