Status Update
EPISODE LIBRARY
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STATUS UPDATE
Hosted by BAFTA winning ex-TV personality, Stevie Johnson and 'Voice of Gen-Z', Jake Crabb, our podcast is a dedicated exploration of the digital and creator space. Here we uncover captivating stories from some of the world’s best-known creatives, whilst trying to predict the future of social and digital.
Join us, and our line-up of creators on the journey. This is Status Update.
Explore the library below.
HANNAH WITTON: LIFE AS AN OG YOUTUBER
In this episode, we are joined by OG YouTuber, Hannah Witton. We explore Hannah’s journey as a content creator, discussing the early days of YouTube and the evolution of the creator economy. Hannah shares stories about why she decided to become a content creator, some challenging brand collaborations she’s encountered in the past and her thoughts on the need for creative direction.
Julian Bird:
Is It Ever Too Late To Find Success in a New Career?
We sit down with Julian Bird, the Founder and CEO of Lorton Entertainment. A leading film and television production company in the UK, Lorton has produced some of the most acclaimed documentaries of recent times, telling the stories of icons like Oasis, Amy Winehouse, and Ayrton Senna. However, Julian's journey to the film industry is far from conventional. Originally a city banker, Julian experienced a transformative moment that led him to leave the finance world and pursue his true passion for making deals, in the movie business.
Matt Ford:
Talking branded content, virality and hot sauce
Matt Ford is the co-founder and CEO of CoLab X, the agency that aims to bring the traditional and digital worlds together through the power of content. Matt has previously worked at some of the biggest names in online content and is responsible for some of the most viral branded content moments on the internet. For marketers and those interested in the world of content, this episode is a real geek-out, as we try to answer the question What role does branded content play in today's performance-obsessed digital landscape?
Dr Karan:
Does Social Media Do More Harm Than Good?
Dr Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon with over 10 million followers, renowned for debunking some of the internet's wildest health myths and sharing invaluable medical advice that all can understand. In this episode, we uncover Dr Karan's rise to social media stardom, hear stories on the craziest health myths he's debunked so far and try to answer the question: does social media do harm than good?
Toby Addison:
Is Diversity and Inclusion a Tick-Box Exercise?
Toby Addison (blindtobes) is a social media content creator and disability advocate. His mission is to use his social media to break down the barriers of his disability and educate and entertain his community. We touch on his love of football and darts, how he fights back against internet trolls, his best and worst experiences working with brands and whether they are genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion or merely going through the motions of a tick-box exercise.
Queenie Porter:
Achieving Business Success in the World of Sport
Queenie Porter is the managing director of Wow Hydrate UK working with some of the biggest names in sport, including; Manchester United and Tyson Fury. She also sits on the board at West Ham United Women and Essex County Cricket Club. Stevie and Jake explore Queenie’s career journey and try to answer the question: "What is the secret to business success in the world of sport?"
Amelia Sordell:
Is personal branding a fad or a necessity?
In our season opener, we tackle the question: "Is personal branding a passing fad, or a vital necessity for today's workforce?". Having built a huge personal brand of her own, garnered a BIG social media following (specifically on LinkedIn), and founded her own personal branding agency, there is no better person to answer our question and to provide valuable insight and tips into the BEST way to build your personal brand, than Amelia!
Stevie Johnson:
Lessons Learned for LEading an Agency [Bonus Episode]
Jake takes the lead as Stevie is in the hot seat as he delves into what life was like after reality TV, sharing insights into why he ultimately decided to leave the show, and how he eventually made his way to be an agency leader, influencing from the inside at Disrupt Marketing.
Jay Richards:
Insights into connecting with Gen-Z [Live]
This episode comes to you LIVE from the Influencer Marketing Show Europe! In this episode, Stevie and Jake are joined on stage by Imagen Insights' co-founder, Jay Richards. Working with some of the biggest and most well-known companies on the planet, Jay and his team deliver valuable qualitative insights into Gen-Z demographics and beyond.
Amy Kean:
Giving zero f*cks & embracing strangeness
Amy has had a hall-of-fame career. From being recognised as one of LinkedIn's top global voices in media and marketing as an advertising strategist, to her role as a university lecturer, bestselling author of the feminist fairy tale "The Little Girl Who Gave Zero F*cks," a playwright, poet, and trailblazing CEO & Creative Director at Good Shout. There are a lot of incredible accolades and titles which could define her, but she chooses to go by one - creative sociologist.
Dom McGregor:
Founding an agency, finding sobriety
We travel to Manchester to sit down with Entrpenueur, Co-Founder of Social Chain and founding partner of Fearless Adventures - Dom McGregor. Dom’s path to a career in social and digital started with a drunken tweet whilst at university. What followed would be founding Social Chain alongside Steven Bartlett, finding sobriety, winning the coveted EY Entrepreneur of the Year award and realising his passion for helping new businesses succeed.
Jamie Klingler:
Accidental activism - the mission to reclaim the streets
Jamie Klingler knows exactly how to inject creativity at scale and in this episode shares the secrets behind her career being underpinned by creativity and how marketers, brands and beyond can go about finding creativity of their own. An expert insight into how to be creative and boost creativity. In this episode, Jamie also shares the emotional story of how she became the ‘accidental activist’ through a single tweet following the tragic loss of Sarah Everard in March 2021.
Misan Harriman:
Capturing the Future
Stevie and Jake sit down with Oscar nominee, Misan Harriman. Having captured portraits of some of the biggest names on the planet, we learn the story behind how and why he came to pick up the camera for the first time. We hear about his profound connection with the internet & gaming, a lifeline that guided him through the challenges of his formative years, and discover his visionary perspective on the future of Web3.
Rob Mayhew:
Unlocking Success on TikTok
We delve into Rob’s fascinating journey through the world of ad-land, uncovering his secrets to success on TikTok, maintaining consistency with his creative ideas, and what exciting horizons await his social media career. Don’t miss this exclusive insight into the mind of a TikTok superstar!