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Summer reissue: One final Newshub bulletin for Sam Hayes and Mike McRoberts 56:46

15h ago56:46

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The Fold is taking a break over summer. We’ll be back soon with new episodes but, until then, here’s one of our favourites from 2024: Friday July 4 marked the end of Newshub, an organisation that has been around for 35 years, and has a strong case as the most original and idiosyncratic newsroom this country has ever known. Sam Hayes and Mike McRobe…

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Supporting Mental Health during the Holidays 39:23

5d ago39:23

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The holidays can be a time of joy, but for many, they bring unique challenges, such as loneliness, financial stress, or grief. Today, we’re focusing on ways to provide meaningful support to individuals during the holiday season. We are joined today by Jen Cardenas, executive director of Austin Clubhouse, an organization dedicated to building a comm…

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JUV's Secret to Turning a Problem into Pure Gold with Founder Jai Patel 54:58

7d ago54:58

54:58

What happens when a juicer meets a French press and says, “Hold my pulp?” You get JUV, the brainchild of Jai Patel, who’s here to spill the juice (literally and metaphorically) on how he turned a personal juicing nightmare into a game-changing product. In this chaotic and juice-soaked episode, we channel our inner QVC hosts with a live JUV press de…

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Michele Ferron of Good Tuesday 32:51

8d ago32:51

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How does what began as a pandemic pastime become the UK's first stationery B Corp? For Michele Feron of Good Tuesday, her sustainable brand came to life in 2020 on Etsy as Once Upon a Tuesday. Her then-eight-year-old daughter Flora created the name, but as this color-driven Cornwall brand grew, Michele realized a big evolution was in order. However…

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Ep26 Poker for the Holidays: Lodge Newsletter December 6:12

17d ago6:12

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This is the first Lodge Newsletter! We've got lots of exciting things happening during the holiday season, and I break down all of the changes to current tournaments and upcoming events for the month of December. See you guys here!! Keep up to date with our Tournament Calendars: https://thelodgepokerclub.com/austin/tournaments/ https://thelodgepoke…

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Summer reissue: Inside the enormous, invisible Roblox economy 48:10

8d ago48:10

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The Fold is taking a break over summer. We’ll be back soon with new episodes but, until then, here’s one of our favourites from 2024: Alec Kieft makes games for "YouTube for gaming" platform Roblox, including Break-In, a smash hit that has been played more than two billion times by 80 million people. The platform is wildly popular with pre-teens, a…

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Looking back on the media horror movie that was 2024 1:21:39

9d ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Glen Kyne returns to join Duncan Greive on The Fold for an epic year in review, going deep on all the big storylines that defined a year which broke New Zealand's media. Including, but by no means limited to: the end of Newshub, Sunday and Fair Go; the downsizing of Shortland Street and challenges to the productions sector; a dive into Australia's …

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Inside the wild, complex, obscure and incredibly important world of media buying 50:46

14d ago50:46

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In the second of two episodes looking at New Zealand from Australia, Duncan Greive speaks to Paul McIntyre – founder and publisher at Mi3 – and one of the most credentialed journalists on advertising, tech and media in this part of the world. He wrote a story in late October which detailed the perverse incentives of the move to so-called "principal…

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From Concept to Can: Henry Rathjen's Can-Tini Journey 36:29

14d ago36:29

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This week, we’re diving into the world of Can-Tini, the beautifully branded, ready-to-drink espresso martini, with its founder, Henry Rathjen. 🍸✨ Henry shares the inspiring founder story of Can-Tini, how it all started with a holiday bar conversation, and the journey of creating a standout product in Austin’s competitive beverage scene. From brandi…

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Big changes at Whakaata Māori reveal complex challenges for Māori news in the digital era 43:21

16d ago43:21

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Last week brought confirmation that Whakaata Māori was ending Te Ao Māori News 4.30pm bulletin to focus on a pure digital future for news, while also moving its Te Reo channel to solely online distribution. The Spinoff Ātea editor Liam Rātana joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the move, and also assess the state of Māori news and current af…

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The Art of CX: Strategy, Leadership & Customer Centric Growth with Ben Segal 43:37

21d ago43:37

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In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Ben Segal, a CX innovator who’s worked across startups, big brands, and everything in between. From his early days in hospitality to leading CX at powerhouse brands like Freshly and Thesis, Ben has redefined what it means to create unforgettable customer experiences. We dive into: • Ben’s journey from …

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Australia has banned social media for under 16s. And that's just the beginning 58:03

23d ago58:03

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In an effort to get out of his doom spiral, Duncan Greive takes a tour across the Tasman to see how our close neighbours are dealing with a similar set of challenges. From a social media ban, to local content quotas, to news bargaining to an activist competition authority, Australia is a global leader, while New Zealand is nowhere to be found. In t…

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A special edition of The Fold: The future of The Spinoff 50:09

29d ago50:09

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Normally on The Fold, we discuss events in the wider media, but today, the subject is us and the future of The Spinoff. Published on site today is an open letter from Duncan, The Spinoff’s editor Madeleine Chapman, and its CEO Amber Easby. It toplines where The Spinoff is right now as a platform – this paradoxical place where our audience is the st…

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Ep25 Chopping 320k?! Absolute Mayhem at The Lodge!! 23:41

29d ago23:41

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In this episode I cover the final table of the $1,000,000 GTD Mayhem Main Event at The Lodge. I recap the 5 most impactful hands from the final table and break one down in an in depth analysis, with some bonus analysis as to why it might be a good idea to chop up six figures. Congratulations TM and Austin!! Hands: 1 AK vs 10/7dd https://www.youtube…

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Michele from Meant to be Calligraphy & Amy from Penny Post 51:53

30d ago51:53

51:53

Since its premiere seven seasons ago, the Netflix reality show Love is Blind has only tightened its grasp on pop culture. According to Nielsen, Americans watcher over 1.1 billion million minutes of the most recent season of this will-they or won't-they get married show, set in Washington, D.C. — and that doesn't include infinite video discussions a…

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A mini-episode about that NZ Herald story – and the new NZ on Air round 8:23

1M ago8:23

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It's fair to assume a near total correlation between Media Insider readers and The Fold's listeners – so if you've read Shayne Currie's report into job losses at The Spinoff yesterday, you'll know that we're all feeling pretty low here. My heart and thoughts are with my affected colleagues – but I wanted to give some background and context beyond t…

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Crafting the Perfect Brand Voice with Lucy Samuel of Alle 34:52

1M ago34:52

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In this episode, we chat with Lucy Samuel, a copywriter and brand voice expert who has lent her creative touch to some of your favorite brands, including The Bouqs, TomboyX, Hedley & Bennett and today Alle (your favorite aesthetics platform. iykyk ;)). With a background in stand-up comedy and CX, Lucy shares how her journey has shaped her ability t…

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One man stares into the abyss 28:57

1M ago28:57

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It’s a throwback monopod today – Duncan Greive goes solo in a pretty raw episode, reflecting on a wonderful event with a very sobering reflection on the present and likely future of institutional media in Aotearoa. It’s a look at what’s driving the cataclysmic events of this year, and whether they’re likely to be temporary, or are baked in. And fin…

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The Purpose of Policy Work in a Divisive Time 35:22

1M ago35:22

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the unique stresses and rewards of policy work, even or especially during an election year as divisive as this one has been. With the help of Alison Mohr Boleware, policy director for the Hogg Foundation, and Lyssette Galvan, policy director for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas, we'll discuss st…

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Inside one of the most unexpected hits in NZ media 33:14

1M ago33:14

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Kristy McGregor was an Australian with no experience in media before founding Shepherdess, a magazine dedicated to the life and experience of rural women. However she proved a total natural, and has developed it into one of the most fascinating and instructive startups in New Zealand media. What started as a print magazine now encompasses a festiva…

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Ep24 Chris Sestito White Hat Hacker and CEO 35:10

1M ago35:10

35:10

Chris is the CEO of Hidden Layer, an AI security company, and a specialist in safeguarding AI systems. He also happens to be a long-standing poker player and very familiar face on our livestream, Poker at The Lodge. Our conversation delved into the overlap in skills between business and poker as well as AI’s impact both within and beyond the poker …

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Mass cuts at TVNZ – but are they enough? And NZME's podcast drama, explained 41:03

1M ago41:03

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Glen Kyne returns to The Fold to dissect the 50 proposed redundancies at TVNZ, and the confirmation that news will now be part of content, rather than its own unit. Next, they analyse the extraordinary drama between podcast star Frances Cook and her former employer, NZME – particularly what it says about legacy media's relationship with digital. Fi…

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Connecting Brands and Consumers: Inside Thingtesting with Melissa Seligmann 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

In this episode, we chat with Melissa Seligmann, COO of Thingtesting, as she dives into the importance of authenticity in consumer insights and brand engagement. Melissa shares how Thingtesting has grown from an Instagram account into a robust review platform, helping brands connect with consumers in genuine ways. With a background that includes bu…

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The non-endorsements, the fate of 1News.co.nz and tremors from small publishers 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

Anna Rawhiti-Connell joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the fallout from Jeff Bezos' decision to halt the practise of endorsements at the Washington Post, and what it says about the swing away from institutional to social media. Next they discuss TVNZ's backtrack on its decision to close the 1news.co.nz site, and a trio of worrying signals …

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Inside the Meat Mafia’s Playbook: Health, Wellness, and Going Against the Grain 45:40

2M ago45:40

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of the Meat Mafia with co-founder Harry Gray. We talk transition from creating content to building their own wellness brand, Noble Origins. What started as a podcast and media platform—Meat Mafia—focused on wellness, nutrition, and disrupting the conventional food narrative, has now evolved into a…

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How The Spinoff's Top 100 NZ TV shows list was made 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Duncan Greive is joined by his longtime Real Pod co-host Alex Casey to talk through the Top 100 NZ TV shows project, which ran on site last week and climaxes with a Q Theatre live show tonight. She talks about the way the list was assembled, what it says about us as a country, and why this is a particularly poignant moment to do this. Learn more ab…

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Ep23 Cinnabon the White House Intern 33:00

2M ago33:00

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This week I get to share a drink with one of the most loyal regulars to the Lodge Livestream and staple of the Lodge community, Michael Ely, otherwise known as "Cinnabon". We dive into his unique career path (including time spent as an intern at the Whitehouse!!!), his experiences on the livestream, and the social aspects of running a reserved game…

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Above the Fold | Fostering Culture and Community on Dubuque Street 13:30

2M ago13:30

13:30

Dubuque Street businesses were celebrated last week with a block party two months after the $3.25 million construction concluded. The street was closed from March through August. Daily Iowan News Reporter Evan Watson attended the block party. Watson is a second-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Finance and Economics. Watson discuss…

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Tyler McCall of Paper & Pencil AND Chicago Stationery Fest 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

As the economy flounders and the election cycle drags on, many makers and retailers in the stationery space are simply navigating their way through the best they can so that their businesses survive the downturn. But stationery success stories still happen! Tyler McCall and his husband and business partner Eric Campbell have been on an upward traje…

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What does Sky's big win with Max mean? 41:45

2M ago41:45

41:45

This week Sky announced it had secured the rights to run Max as a channel within Neon, bringing one of the strongest and deepest TV catalogues to its streaming service, and taking a potential competitor off the map (for now, at least). Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive to discuss the implications of the deal, why it's great for Sky now, and what risks …

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What LinkedIn Knows About Customer Success That You Don’t 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Join us for a conversation with Maddie Vance, Customer Success Manager at LinkedIn, as she takes us through her career journey, from landing her first job without knowing anyone to thriving in customer success. We dive into the skills needed for customer success, LinkedIn’s approach to supporting creators, and how big tech companies adapt their str…

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An aggressive Substack moves to the heart of the creator economy 53:03

2M ago53:03

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Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie grew up in small town South Island, but is now one of the most influential figures in US media (according to New York magazine). That’s because the platform, which started out with paid newsletters, is now starting to establish itself in social, audio and video. Hamish joins Duncan to discuss its latest moves, it…

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A new character enters the scene at NZ on Air, and what Matt Heath says about ZB's future 47:59

2M ago47:59

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The Spinoff’s editor-at-large Toby Manhire joins Duncan Greive to discuss SXSW and the launch of Auckland FC, and what each says about the vitality of Sydney and Auckland. Duncan toplines the Campaign Brief and Nine drama in Australia, which shows where that country is (still) at, in some ways. Next, they hit SPADA’s warnings about the future of sc…

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Above the Fold | UI continues to rank best for writing among Ivy League colleges 18:00

2M ago18:00

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This year, Iowa is ranked No. 9 among all public and private universities for writing. Iowa is the first public institution to appear on the report. Chastity Clark is a fourth-year student studying Cinema and Creative Writing. Clark shares her experiences as an undergraduate student studying a writing discipline at a nationally renowned university.…

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Designing Success: From UX to Hard Seltzer with Co-Founder Sean Ro, Lunar Hard Seltzer 52:02

2M ago52:02

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Join me as I chat with Sean Ro, co-founder of Lunar Hard Seltzer, about his entrepreneurial journey from UX designer to co-founding a unique, Asian-inspired craft seltzer brand. We dive into the challenges of launching in the competitive New York beverage market, the importance of empathy and representation in brand building, and how Lunar Hard Sel…

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Ep22 TJ Reid, Jehovah's Witness to Poker Player 31:30

2M ago31:30

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This week I get to sit down with TJ Reid, a poker player and writer for the news organization PokerOrg. We dive into his poker journey from Jehovah's Witness to poker player, discuss the importance of poker stories, and the role media organizations play in outreach and giving voice to the players. As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged…

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Crooked Kingdom: Chapters 5-10 1:15:20

2M ago1:15:20

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In part 2 of Crooked Kingdom, we start with a visit from Jesper’s father and end with chaos in costumes while rescuing a beloved member of the team! Geoff has a crush on Colm Fahey, and we don’t blame them Matthias is a surprisingly good L&D nurse Did Inej go just a little too far this time? Nina’s road to recovery and reconnection with her communi…

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It's Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace 25:37

2M ago25:37

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The Hogg Foundation often characterizes its mission as being one "to transform the places where people live, learn, work, play, and pray." That third word, work, is the focus of today's episode. In observance of World Mental Health Day and its theme, "It's Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace," we discuss how we can transform workplace…

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Where to now for TVNZ? 39:05

2M ago39:05

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It's a week since TVNZ shocked the media with a proposal to shut down 1news.co.nz and merge news with content. Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the merits of the approach, what it implies about the future of the business, and other ways it might save $30m and provide a pathway to a sustainable future. Plus – reflections on the d…

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Experiential Marketing Master Class with League of Originals 39:45

3M ago39:45

39:45

On this episode of Above The Fold, I’m chatting with Karolina Swietoniowska, founder and CEO of League of Originals, about the power of experiential marketing and how brands can create unforgettable in-person experiences. ⏰ Episode Highlights: • 01:15 - Karolina’s journey from fashion design to experiential marketing • 05:30 - How MeUndies pioneere…

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Motion Sickness on their wild journey from Dunedin to Cannes 45:21

3M ago45:21

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Sam Stuchbury founded Motion Sickness as a brand and advertising agency in a flat in Ōtepoti. 10 years on, it has become known for powerful campaigns like 'Proud to be Māori' and 'Rep your Suburb' for Whānau Ora. The company dominated the Axis Awards and picked up silver in the Global Agency of the Year awards in London. Stuchbury and Motion Sickne…

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Google threatens to abandon news in NZ. What comes next? 36:02

3M ago36:02

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On Friday afternoon, Google published a post to its little-read New Zealand blog, one which immediately sent shockwaves through the local news media. It confirmed what had been rumoured – that if the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill passes in its current form, Google will pull news from all its systems and services, and cancel all its agreements w…

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Ep21 Mariano Isn't Very Good at Drums 32:00

3M ago32:00

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Listen to me sit down with well known poker vlogger Mariano to discuss content creation, his herculean rise through the stakes in poker, the experience of playing on live streams, and his future endeavors in music. Check out Dear Delta's 6 song EP The Warm Up on Apple Music and Amazon Music. As always, if you want to watch the full unabridged inter…

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Love Wellness’ Secret to Emotionally Intelligent CX with Amanda Kwasniewicz 57:23

3M ago57:23

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Welcome to Above the Fold! I’m Jess Cervellon, and in this episode, I’m thrilled to have Amanda Kwasniewicz, former VP of Customer Experience at Love Wellness and now Director of CX at Yotpo, as our guest. We dive deep into how Love Wellness transformed customer experience in the wellness industry, focusing on emotionally intelligent strategies and…

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Could live events be the TV commercials of the future? Spark thinks so 38:49

3M ago38:49

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Matt Bain spent a career working across prestige brands in digital contexts before returning to New Zealand to become Data and Marketing Director (CMO in all but name) of the telco-turned-digital services provider that is Spark. It's one of the biggest marketing jobs in the country, with a budget to match – but figuring out what Spark is and how it…

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Crooked Kingdom: Chapters 1-4 1:22:26

3M ago1:22:26

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It’s time for us to get cracking on Crooked Kingdom! Retvenko Rewind: it’s okay, we forgot about him too Kaz wouldn’t really do THAT, would he? Nina’s secret plan to get Matthias to adopt Kuwei Inej’s escape plan is more horrifying than we realized Fun Segment: a double dose of Mad Lib! Question of the week: Would Kaz have traded for Inej if she ha…

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What the hell happened to traffic? + Stuff's pivots and RNZ's regrets 52:52

3M ago52:52

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Anna Rawhiti-Connell is head of audience for The Spinoff, but spent most of the last decade working in social media for BNZ and the Auckland Theatre Company. She joins Duncan to do a deep dive into the changing nature and shape of social platforms – specifically what happened to links, and therefore traffic. Then they discuss two changes at Stuff –…

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Leatrice Eisman of the Pantone Color Institute 37:23

3M ago37:23

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For the past quarter century, the Pantone Color Institute has grabbed headlines each December with its Color of the Year (COTY) announcement. Each selection is carefully formulated to reflect our global culture, expressing the zeitgeist through the dynamic language of color. Peek behind the curtain as I host the incredible Leatrice Eiseman, executi…

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Above the Fold | AI education at the University of Iowa is on the rise 26:35

3M ago26:35

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Friend or foe? The potential threats of AI may remain unknown to us, but the UI is making strides to eliminate uncertainties around the technology. Semester-long courses and a new certificate program aim to help educate students on AI. Justin Cosner is a lecturer and the director of graduate studies in the department of rhetoric. Last spring, Cosne…

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Building Customer Loyalty at Flourish Plant with Lila Sullivan 36:31

3M ago36:31

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Welcome to Above the Fold! I am Jess Cervellon and this episode features a special guest: Lila Sullivan, Co-Founder of Flourish Plant—a revolutionary brand in the plant care industry. We dive deep into Lila's entrepreneurial journey, the innovative features of Flourish Plant, and the extensive efforts they’ve invested in customer education. From co…

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