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100% komiker100% komikerElias Ben Afia: 50% komiker – 50% freestylerapper?Elias Eliot tager Elias Ben Afia under armen og sammen træder de ud på linjen mellem freestylerap og standup. Elias Ben Afia er Danmarksmester i freestylerap, men hvor opstod hans comedy-snitflade? Hvorfor mener han, at Netto er det bedste supermarked? Kan man skrive en bachelor i rap?- og hvorfor har han aldrig gået i børnehave? Alt det, og naturligvis også lidt friskbrygget freestyle, får du i ugens afsnit af 100% komiker. 2025-03-251h 07Lyt LigeLyt Lige#18 FARNYS OG FREESTYLERAPLyt lige - Med en tidligere og en nuværende danmarksmester i freestylerap, hvoraf den ene også er komiker, nemlig Elias Ben Afia og ham du måske kender mest under navnet “Den lette gade”, nemlig Aske Sjørvad.Begge gæster og vært Pelle skal alle tre med til DM i Freestylerap, som løber af stablen i morgen lørdag d. 2/11 2024.Dagens afsnit er et hyggeligt og sjovt afsnit, der byder på en ny leg i quizzen, irriterende gode vindere og så snakker vi lidt om hvorvidt det er fedest at få børn til at græ...2024-11-0148 minThe Business Marketing Club PodcastThe Business Marketing Club PodcastBalancing Brand, Culture, and Customer ServiceMarketer Dave Stevens speaks to FTSE100 Comms Expert Ben Afia.2024-08-0722 minLyt LigeLyt Lige#03 Grisen svarer tilbageI dagens afsnit er der særlige omstændigheder, som har resulteret i en vaskeægte holdindsats fra sidse uges gæster. Conradi og Eva Jin er med på et afbud, ligesom Danmark ved EM i 92! Men vinder de? Lyt lige med og find ud af det når de møder komiker og freestyle rapperen Elias Ben Afia. Gæsterne dyster denne gang om hvorvidt ugens biddrag skal gå til Os udenfor eller Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke.Undervejs kommer vi godt omkring Evas yndlingsdyr. Vi får også serveret en omgang rim battle mellem de to hold og det hele st...2024-07-0541 minConfessions of a MarketerConfessions of a MarketerHow To Love Your Customers So They Love You BackI'm Mark Reed Edwards. Welcome back to Confessions of a Marketer. This week, we have Ben Afia, who describes himself as a consultant, speaker, and author who's had his fill of cold corporate organizations treating their employees and customers like robots. So his mission is to make businesses more human. And to that end, he has a new book out called The Human Business: How to Love Your Customers So They Love You Back. I've known Ben probably for about 15 years. We've worked together and he's been on this podcast a number of times. Transcript 2024-07-0235 minPeople Strategy Leaders PodcastPeople Strategy Leaders Podcast77 - Uniting Brand and Culture: The Key to Creating a Human-Centered Business Approach with Ben AfiaYour host, Sri Chellappa, talks with the Author, Speaker, and Advisor, Ben Afia. Ben emphasizes that a strong alignment between brand and culture is essential for delivering a consistent and authentic customer experience. When employees understand and embody the brand values, it translates into every interaction they have with customers, creating a cohesive and trustworthy brand image. Your brand is a promise to your customers, setting expectations about the experience they will have with your company. Your organizational culture is how you deliver on that promise, encompassing the behaviors, attitudes, and values of your employees.Aligning brand...2024-06-1231 minThe Connected Leadership PodcastThe Connected Leadership PodcastEmpathy in the Workplace with Dr Stacy MooreIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Dr. Stacy Moore, a practitioner psychologist specialising in organisational well-being and performance. Stacy has a wealth of expertise in training design and staff wellbeing support and is a member of the Professional Speaking Association (PSA). She has spoken on the main stage at the Insuretech Insights conference 2023 and most recently provided the closing keynote for CX BFSI UK in March 2024. She shares practical recommendations from psychology on how to positively impact the employee and customer experience. Andy and Stacy explore the role of empathy in the workplace and...2024-05-1349 minThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 3rd May 2024It’s an election year; Mark Kermode speechless; John Cleese on Comedy; CoOp Live - or not; Nine Pitching Tips; Radio Gaga; Act like a sub-editor; An interview with Ben Afia; Music from Sons of Town Hall2024-05-0220 minThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 3rd May 2024It’s an election year; Mark Kermode speechless; John Cleese on Comedy; CoOp Live - or not; Nine Pitching Tips; Radio Gaga; Act like a sub-editor; An interview with Ben Afia; Music from Sons of Town Hall2024-05-0220 minThe Connected Leadership PodcastThe Connected Leadership PodcastConnected Leadership Gold: Is AI Going to Replace Humans with Ben AfiaIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Gold series, Andy Lopata revisits a crucial topic from April 2023, looking into the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Andy brings a fresh perspective to the conversation around AI. He questions whether organisations are losing genuine human connections with their customers and stakeholders as they grow in size and complexity.Joining Andy is Ben Afia, a former brand strategist for Boots and an expert in culture, branding and communication. Ben shares insights from his extensive experience, shedding light on the evolving landscape where AI intersects with human interaction.Their...2024-04-0249 minThe Inclusion Bites PodcastThe Inclusion Bites PodcastHumanising Workplaces: Transforming Business Communication Humanising Workplaces: Transforming Business Communication Exploring the human essence of business, Joanne Lockwood and guest Ben Afia redefine workplace communication and customer engagement in a touching conversation on The Inclusion Bites Podcast. In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Ben Afia, a specialist in making business more human through language and communication. Ben shares his expertise in coaching and encouraging internal change within organisations to promote a more positive emotional state and connection. Joanne offers her insights on downsizing her business and realising the need...2024-03-1457 minKeep OptimisingKeep OptimisingStorytelling: Building Great Customer Experience at every stage of the Customer Journey with Ben AfiaBen Afia is a customer communications expert for the FTSE100.Using culture, branding, and (of course) story to improve customer experience whilst also lowering costs. With clients across many verticals including many in the retail and eCommerce space like Twinings, Morrisons, Ronseal, and Boots.In this episode, we discuss:Embedding storytelling in company cultureThe importance of selecting the right copywritersHow effective briefing can impact creative workDive in:[03:35] Ben shares his storytelling background.[06:18] Clear briefs crucial for effective copywriting.[10:34] Not all writers are versatile for all...2024-02-1433 mintinite~tinite~tinite~ S01E14: Festival da Canção 2024 Parte I (feat. Ben Monteiro).[EP014] - Neste episódio seguimos a sugestão de uma ouvinte: fazer um episódio especial sobre o Festival da Canção 2024, no qual ouvimos as canções que estão a concurso e dizemos coisas (é que nem há melhor forma de descrever). A ideia era também ter um convidado que já tivesse participado no FdC para reagir a tudo isto connosco e oferecer uma perspectiva diferente. Portanto, tendo em conta a forma como o episódio anterior correu, escolhemos trazer de volta o Ben Monteiro, uma opção que só por si era merecedora de prémio. 2024-02-121h 42The Business of Customer LoveThe Business of Customer LoveConnect your culture, brand and experience to keep your customers coming back with Ben AfiaIn this episode we spoke with Ben Afia, a renowned FTSE100 customer communication expert. Ben discussed his 3 step approach to making your consumer experiences more human so you can turn more customers into loyal fans.   During our chat, Ben shared specific strategies he's helped businesses implement to deeply connect their culture and brand and what they’ve been able to achieve as a result.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.2023-10-1129 minThe Connected Leadership PodcastThe Connected Leadership Podcast'Is AI Going to Replace Humans' Ben AfiaWith the rapid rise of AI, Andy Lopata asks his guest Ben Afia, if AI is going to replace humans and just how human are our connections in business now. Ben was a brand strategist for Boots and has worked with companies to build their brands and help them express themselves. There are distinct practical advantages to the use of AI; bringing data together, summarising meeting notes, marketing, generating ideas for copy and headlines. It is exciting and extraordinary to see what can be done, but it is still early days. The question is whether AI can develop empathy...2023-04-0355 minShelf Aware PodcastShelf Aware PodcastThe Accidental Text by Becky MonsonWelcome back, Literary Slummers! This week, we're wrapping up Em's unit on no-sex romances with a contemporary romcom. Was it enough to change our stance on romance without sex on the page? Was this book even anti-horny enough to count? And why did everyone make such a big deal about a perfectly normal way to deal with grief? Join us next week for another Meow Meow Monday! And don't forget about our 2022 reading challenge. You check it out on our Twitter or Storygraph. Recommended Reading: Conjure Women by Afia Atakora Flip the Script by Lyla Lee Love, Comment, Subscribe by...2022-06-061h 09Turned OnTurned On#407: Maurice Fulton, Omar S, Greymatter, Gledd, Fixed AnglesMusic from Samosa Records, Bonfido Disques, FXHE Records, Analog Africa, Clone Royal Oak… Turned On is supported by my Patreon followers. If you want to show your love for my podcast and what I do, you can subscribe to my Patreon for less than 50p per episode to support me and in return you can enjoy perks like guestlist benefits for my gigs, free downloads, exclusive mixes, exclusive previews of my tracks and extended versions of my club sets. If you want to support me in another way, please give this podcast a 5-star review, re...2022-04-1100 minTurned OnTurned On#406: DJ Koze, Peggy Gou, Soulwax, Jura Soundsystem, Tiptoes, SouldynamicMusic from Permanent Vacation, Africa Seven, Classic Music Company, Gudu Records… Turned On is supported by my Patreon followers. If you want to show your love for my podcast and what I do, you can subscribe to my Patreon for less than 50p per episode to support me and in return you can enjoy perks like guestlist benefits for my gigs, free downloads, exclusive mixes, exclusive previews of my tracks and extended versions of my club sets. If you want to support me in another way, please give this podcast a 5-star review, repost it on...2022-04-041h 00Superstar Communicator podcastSuperstar Communicator podcastChoose the right language with Ben AfiaThe language and tone of voice we use has a significant impact on our audiences. I am delighted to to interview Tone of Voice Expert Ben Afia who shares his extensive knowledge of language - and particularly written language. This is an amazing interview; top tips include: * Being clear about what you want your audience to do or feel as a result of your written messages * How we could modify our language for different generations and groups of people * Think deeply about your audience and what's going on as they only have a...2021-04-2737 minGYDA - Grow Your Digital AgencyGYDA - Grow Your Digital AgencyGYDA Talks - Ben Afia on Brand and Tone of VoiceIn this GYDA Talks, Robert interviews Ben Afia. A recognised tone of voice pioneer and global expert, Ben uses language to help companies change culture, improve performance and forge deeper connections with their customers.As one of the first people in the world to establish and manage tone of voice, he cut his teeth with Wallgreen Alliance Boots, helping them improve relationships internally and with customers.He then set up Afia and has since helped companies like Allianz Insurance to win more customers, BP to develop their employer brand and Google to help marketers understand...2021-01-0612 minConfessions of a MarketerConfessions of a MarketerThe Language StrategistOn this episode, we have another visit with Ben Afia, who describes himself as The Language Strategist, with a goal of making companies more human—in their culture, brand and communications. Ben was one of the first to bring attention to tone of voice and now works with companies around the globe. I worked with him more than a decade ago on a tone of voice project and we’ve kept in touch ever since—in fact, he was an early guest on this podcast—on Episodes Three, Twenty Two, and Sixty One. Now we’re 180 episodes in, it’s great to h...2020-12-2246 minCurrently ReadingCurrently ReadingSeason 3, Episode 8: A Preview of “All Things Murderful” + Books We’ve Changed Our Minds AboutToday, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a new Patreon segment and a childhood favorite Current Reads: Six left turns. It’s a broad swath of books today! Deep Dive: are you “allowed” to change your opinion on a book after you’ve read it? Book Presses: THE BOOK we’ve all been waiting for and sci-fi trilogy that’s just fun As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not...2020-09-2150 minTwo Geeks and A Marketing PodcastTwo Geeks and A Marketing PodcastThe one about Brewdog and Aldi, creativity in marketing and Mamma Mia! - TG08The one about Brewdog and Aldi, creativity in marketing and Mamma Mia! - TG08 00:00:00 Introduction Here are your hosts, Roger and Pascal. 00:01:07 In the News A selection of announcements and news releases from the world of marketing and technology that caught our attention. 00:09:14 Content Spotlights  ROGER: Ken Robinson TED Talk – Do schools kill creativity https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en PASCAL: Rand Fishkin from Sparktoro | ARTICLE: 14 outreach tips and tricks (that are better than anything you’ll find searching Goo...2020-09-021h 00Speaking Business podcastSpeaking Business podcast80 What's your language revealing about you? with Ben AfiaThis week we are talking about language, but first let me give you a little bit of context. Most organisations don't connect with their customers and staff half as well as they could and as a result, they're losing customers and employees at a shocking rate.    My guest is the Language Strategist, he's helped companies like Vodafone, Allianz and Google to be more human and make that connection.  He's going to reveal how language is the key that'll unlock the door to a more authentic brand and happier customers.   My guest is Ben Afia. Bio...2019-10-2221 minConfessions of a MarketerConfessions of a MarketerWisdom on Brand On Episode 91, we take a different approach--collecting wisdom on brand, creativity, the words we use, and the value of a good creative brief from some our our guests over the past two years.We're joined by Elle Wolfe talking about her secret weapon during a rebrand at Path Factory, Tony Temple on how to approach the work, Alex Withers on creativity throughout an organization, Ben Afia on the power of words and and how it's really about culture, he says. And then there's the dreaded creative brief. Greg Quinton has an idea on the purpose of the...2019-08-3012 minConfessions of a MarketerConfessions of a MarketerA Language Manifesto for Marketers (and Everyone Else, too) On Episode 61, I've got Ben Afia back in. I’ve known him for a decade and he has trailblazed the world of tone of voice. You may remember him from the other times he’s been on. He always talks sense about tone of voice. This time, he has a language manifesto. I knew when I saw he’d posted it, that we’d have to have him on. As always, it was an informative, engaging discussion. Episode LinksDownload Ben Afia's Language Manifesto — When you focus on language, you help everyone connect as humans. You’ll find it eas...2019-05-1323 minConfessions of a MarketerConfessions of a MarketerCut the Crap! On Episode 22, we’re cutting the crap with tone of voice guru Ben Afia. Ben has a new ebook out. It's a great guide to better writing. Whether you have "writer" in your title or not, you need to listen to this episode and grab the ebook and BenAfia.com. Enjoy the discussion. 2018-04-1122 minBest Russian Short Stories by VARIOUSBest Russian Short Stories by VARIOUSEpisode 08 - A Conversation with Ben Afia, An Expert In Helping Companies Be More HumanEPISODE 08 SUMMARY - BEN AFIA ———————————————— On this episode of Re-thinking the Human Factor, Ben Afia joins Bruce Hallas in a discussion around “Tone of voice”. Tone of voice deals with the brand and personality of an organization coming through in language, in words, and this personality stems from values, both personal as well as those of a broader organizational culture. Ben is a consultant, writer and speaker on brand strategy, language and change.   “We’re talking about how we influence behaviour, especially within organizations with people who can choose to be influenced or not…I don’t think you actually need to be that heavy-handed to achieve the r...2018-02-1545 minRe-thinking The Human Factor with Bruce HallasRe-thinking The Human Factor with Bruce HallasEpisode 08 - A Conversation with Ben Afia, An Expert In Helping Companies Be More HumanEPISODE 08 SUMMARY - BEN AFIA ———————————————— On this episode of Re-thinking the Human Factor, Ben Afia joins Bruce Hallas in a discussion around “Tone of voice”. Tone of voice deals with the brand and personality of an organization coming through in language, in words, and this personality stems from values, both personal as well as those of a broader organizational culture. Ben is a consultant, writer and speaker on brand strategy, language and change.   “We’re talking about how we influence behaviour, especially within organizations with people who can choose to be influenced or not…I don’t think you actua...2018-02-1545 minConfessions of a MarketerConfessions of a MarketerDemystifying Tone of Voice On Episode 3, we’re talking with Ben Afia – a real guru when it comes to tone of voice. You’ve probably heard that term bandied about. What is it, exactly? Well, Ben can tell you because he focuses on tone of voice, and what he says is “helping companies sound more human.” He is the head honcho at Afia, a UK-based firm he started in 2004. Before that, he was at Boots UK as tone of voice manager. 2017-10-3019 minEclectic SoulEclectic SoulEclectic Soul 30 w/ Cosmo Sheldrake, Kelpe, L Or du Commun, Nicolas Jaar, MJ Cole and more "There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost." – Martha Graham Well, four months without Eclectic Soul. Apparently it’s unhealthy for me. Got sidetracked by thoughts, desires, fears, dreams and family. Anyway, I’m back, listening to amazing old and new music, and there are already some gems in the playlist for the next show...2015-10-182h 02