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Pebble PresentsEpisode 13: When a brand strategy firm becomes its own client with Liisa Turan-Walters & Theo FanningIn this episode, Emelia Rallapalli pulls back the curtain on Pebble Strategy's recent brand refresh with longtime collaborators Liisa Turan-Walters and Theo Fanning. Together, they walk through why the timing was right, how they approached the project, and why strategy has to lead design. They cover the steps of a brand refresh and how to set teams up for success during a new brand system rollout. Emelia closes with what she learned by becoming her own client — and how it's changed Pebble.Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble - a brand strategy and marketing re...
2026-03-1953 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 12: Making brand everyone's business with Emily CushmanIn this episode, Pebble Presents Emily Cushman. Emily walks us through her journey from her second-grade self (knowing she wanted to work in branding and advertising) to the cultural shift working in agencies vs working client-side. She shares what she’s found most effective when making a case for brand in companies where teams don’t know - or, in some cases, don’t care - about brand. Listen in to hear why Emily thinks research and insights are an essential part of brand building.Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble - a brand strate...
2026-02-0452 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 11: Foresight and visioning with Sam LadnerToday, Pebble Presents Sam Ladner. Emelia and Sam discuss Sam’s professional path that took her from journalism to sociology, the difference between foresight and innovation, and why foresight and visioning work so well in companies and applied settings. They also explore time, timing, and tempo: what they are, why they matter, and how to manage an attention budget as carefully as a financial one.If you are looking to grow your company sustainably, this episode is for you!Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble - a brand strategy an...
2026-01-221h 15
Pebble PresentsEpisode 10: What 23 years of naming things teaches you with Aaron HallIn this episode, Pebble Presents Aaron Hall, a naming expert and founder of Emphatic Branding. Together, Emelia and Aaron discuss naming for brands, companies, and products: everything from the process and stages of naming, to the differences is between pre-screening, vetting, and linguistic analysis for name development (and why each is important). Aaron shares how he uses AI in his naming process and workstreams so he can deliver better work for his clients. He also helps us understand the difference between naming strategy and creative name development. This was an insightful conversation! If you are co...
2025-12-181h 00
Pebble PresentsEpisode 09: Looking back. Looking forward: End of year reflections with Emelia RallapalliThis week, Pebble Presents a short, end-of-year reflection by our host, Emelia Rallapalli. Emelia shares her thoughts, reactions, and reflections on 2025, as well as a glimpse into what she will be focusing on in 2026. This episode is especially for you, fellow business owners, small company leaders, and anyone who is thinking about similar themes as we close out the year. Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble - a brand strategy and marketing research consultancy. With decades of experience in global brand planning, strategy, and research, Pebble has helped shape businesses of all kinds, from am...
2025-12-1513 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 8: Combatting Sample Fraud in Research with Renato SilvestreIn this episode of Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli and Renato Silvestre discuss the rapid development of survey research and accompanying rise in survey fraud. They explore the impact of technology on survey participation and the importance of quality control before diving into the intricacies of survey design, data quality, and the challenges of sample fraud in market research. If you are ready to learn how fraud impacts research and how we can think and act differently to quell it, then this episode is for YOU!Emelia Rallapalli is the f...
2025-11-1749 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 7: The Future of Insights and Innovation with Tiffany McNeilIn this episode, Pebble Presents Tiffany McNeil, a brand and innovation strategist and insights executive. Together, Emelia and Tiffany discuss Tiffany's journey into the field, the critical role of insights in driving innovation, and the balance between research and business realities. Tiffany shares her experiences in various organizations, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer needs and the evolving landscape of research methodologies, including the impact of AI. The discussion also touches on the skepticism surrounding research in organizations and the need for a balanced approach to insights and strategy.If you want to innovate in your industry...
2025-11-051h 01
Pebble PresentsEpisode 6: Building Strong Brands from the Inside Out with Butler LooneyIn this episode of Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli chats with Butler Looney to talk design and building strong brands from the inside out. Butler discusses how he went from an art history major to Executive Creative Director at a tech company, the importance of having a clear and focused design brief for creatives, and why he has developed a sense of empathy for business stakeholders when making a case for design within companies and organizations.Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble - a brand strategy and marketing research consultancy. With decades of experience in global...
2025-10-201h 01
The ChangemakersMeasuring B2B Brand Performance: Emelia Rallapalli, PebbleIn the Changemakers, we try to cover the broad subject of creativity in B2B from as many angles as possible, and we’ve covered quite a few so far. But one thing we haven't dived into too much until today is the brand measurement and tracking side of things. Emelia is the Founder of Pebble Strategy and has a wealth of experience in all things B2B brand planning, market research and particularly brand tracking. We chat to her about some of the do's and don'ts in this area. We discuss things businesses in their early sta...
2025-09-0255 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 5: Decoding the Strategic Role of Sales in Organizations with David HumphreysIn this episode, Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli talks with seasoned sales executive, David Humphreys. David details his journey into sales (by way of engineering), the importance of research in effective sales strategies, and the intricacies of value-based sales. Together, Emelia and David discuss the intersection of sales and marketing research, the necessity of a structured sales process, and the critical role of market research in product development and risk management. If you are ready to learn tips from one of the best in the biz, this episode is a must! Emelia Rallapalli is the fo...
2025-07-3154 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 4: Pricing Research for Better Marketing Strategy with Renato SilvestreIn this episode of Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli is joined by founder of Strategence, Renato Silvestre. They discuss the critical role of pricing research and explore the importance of pricing in determining budgets, go-to-market strategies, and profitability. This conversation delves into the best time in product life cycles to conduct pricing research, various methodologies available, and how to select the right study based on development stages and risk tolerance. They also discuss the collaborative nature of pricing research, and the pros and cons of DIY research. Finally, they provide insights on how to effectively sell pricing r...
2025-07-3029 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 3: Marketing in the music and audio technology industry with Saf ElmansourIn this episode, Pebble Presents Saf Elmansour, a global marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. Emelia and Saf talk about his journey in marketing and his work in the music and audio technology industries, particularly with AutoTune. Together, they explore the importance of brand protection, strategies for reclaiming brand identity, and nuances of global marketing management, emphasizing the need for cultural fluency. Their discussion highlights the importance of integrity and humility in marketing practices, especially when engaging with younger generations. Finally, they touch on the evolving role of AI in global marketing and discuss the possibilities surrounding AI’s...
2025-07-0950 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 2: Asian A.V. Club: The art of entertainment journalism with Stevie WongIn this episode, Pebble Presents Stevie Wong, an award-winning journalist and founder of Asian A.V. Club. Emelia and Stevie discuss how his career evolved from advertising student to an internationally recognized entertainment journalist of 30+ years. They dive into Stevie’s specialized approach to interviewing as a self-proclaimed conversationalist, including his uncanny ability to build rapid rapport with celebrities for interviews. Emelia unearths similarities between Stevie's interviewing approach and qualitative research methods, which they dig into.Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble Strategy - a brand strategy and marketing research consultancy. Pebble provides custom-made research programs, ma...
2025-07-0952 min
Pebble PresentsEpisode 1: Emerging opportunities for researchers in the world of strategy with Marilena D’AmonePebble Presents Marilena D’Amone, a seasoned insights professional, to chat with Emelia about the evolving landscape of strategy and insights in research. They discuss Marlena's journey from research agency to client-side roles, the importance of understanding business needs, four key principles that drive business impact in insights work, and her advice for existing and aspiring qualitative researchers. They also discuss the shocking fact that a very small percentage of insights lead to business outcomes, why, and how that number could improve.Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble Strategy - a brand strategy and marketing research co...
2025-07-0848 min
The Lab ChatExploring Regenerative Medicine with Bhavana RallapalliIn today’s episode, we are joined by Bhavana Rallapalli, a master's degree student in Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine at University College London (UCL). Bhavana is passionate about cutting-edge advancements in biomedical sciences and their potential to revolutionize healthcare. We’ll discuss her journey in STEM, her research interests, and her vision for the future of regenerative medicine.
2025-02-0722 min
Pebble PresentsTRAILER: Pebble Presents with Emelia RallapalliHi, there! I'm your host, Emelia Rallapalli, founder of Pebble - a brand strategy and marketing research consultancy.Pebble Presents is where we talk about creativity, marketing, innovation, and all the "AHA!"s in between. I'm glad you're here.Welcome to Pebble Presents!
2024-07-1500 min
Tollywood KaburluRevisiting Chitram (2000): Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Usha Kiron Movies
Cast: Uday Kiran, Reema Sen, Tankiella Bharani, Banerjee, Chitram Seenu, Rallapalli, Gundu Sudarshanam
Cinematography: Rasool Ellore
Choreography: Shankar
Art Director: Narayana Reddy
Editor: Shankar
Music: RK Patnaik
Dialogues, Story, Screenplay and Direction: Teja
Producer: Ramoji Rao
Release Date: June 16ht, 2000
Context: Don’t even remember the movie just know that is Uday Kiran, Reema Sen, and Teja first movie. Rewatched it and it was ROD RAA BABU. Unbearable cringe just so slow and so bor...
2024-03-2244 minTollywood KaburluRevisiting Nuvvu Nenu (2001): Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Anandi Arts Creations
Cast: Uday Kiran, Anita, Tanikella Bharani, Sunil, MS Narayana, Dharmavarapu, Shakuntala, Rallapalli
Music: RP Patnaik
Lyrics: Kula Sekhar
Cinematography: Rasool Ellore
Art: Narayana Reddy
Editing: Shankar
Story, Dialogues, Screenplay & Direction: Teja
Producer: P Kiran
Theatrical Release Date: 10th August 2001
Context: Watched it when I was young and the only reason I remember the movie is Gajuvaka Pilla, even today that’s the only song I liked and remember and of course one of Uday Kir...
2024-03-1945 min
Talking CinemaEp 24: BramayugamExperience the episode on Bramayugam, the age of madness. Starring Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan
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Chitra Alochana Podcasts [Telugu]EP 96 | ANVESHANA - Revisiting a ClassicAndariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners!
In this episode, we revisited #Vamsy - #Ilaiyaraaja magical - #ANVESHANA - starring #BhanuPriya, #Karthik, Satynarayana Rao, Rallapalli, Sharath Babu and many others.
Come trip along with us.
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2023-11-241h 04
Talking CinemaEp 22: Pouranika Brahma Kamalakara Kameswara RaoJoin us in celebrating the legendary director, Kamalakara Kameswara Rao who is known as Pouranika Bràhma for his contribution in making mythological films.
2023-08-1904 min
Talking CinemaEp 21: Bahubali (1&2)Enter the world of Mahishmati into the lives of Amarendra Bahubali, Bhallaladeva, Devasena, Sivagami, Bijjaladeva, Mahendra Bahubali, Avantika and Kattappa. Understand the characters which ruled on the Kingdom of Mahishmati. The world weaved by SS Rajamouli, beautifully captured by KK Senthil and brought to life by the score of MM Keeravani.
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Talking CinemaEp 19: Camera Magician Marcus BartleyJoin us in recollecting the contribution of legendary Cinematographer, Marcus Bartley.
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Talking CinemaEp 18: Sye raa! Narasimha ReddyJoin us in analysing the story of Sye raa Narasimha Reddy.
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Talking CinemaEp 16: Swarna KamalamJoin us to relive the magic of K Viswanath Sir in Swarna Kamalam.
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Talking CinemaEp 14: Dead PixelsEnter the world of Online Gamers who don't live in real world in this podcast
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Talking CinemaEp 13: BheedJoin me in reliving the plight of migrant workers during the Lockdown due to Covid.
*Error update: Lockdown in India was announced in March 2020 and not in February 2020. Error is regretted.
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Chitra Alochana Podcasts [Telugu]EP 76 | Revisiting a Classic: SitharaAndariki Namaskaram! Hello Listeners!
In this episode, we discuss the 2nd film of director Vamsy gaaru, titled "Sitaara" which we think is a classic for the ages. It marked the debut of #BhanuPriya gaaru. The music is by #Ilaiyaraaja and the film also has Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sharat Babu, Suman, Rallapalli and others.
The film is available for free on YouTube. Do watch the film before listening to us speak about it.
Raaja's Guitar Thread: https://twitter.com/sai_sandilya/status/1401211347405209603?s=20
Veturi Sunsets: https://www...
2023-06-021h 22
Talking CinemaEp 12: DahaadJoin me in discovering the world of Anjali Bhaati in the series of Dahaad
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Talking CinemaEp 10: SatyaJoin me in exploring the unknown facets of the maverick character of Satya
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Talking CinemaEp 4: Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya HeyJoin me in analysing the phenomenon of Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey
2023-03-0611 min
Talking CinemaEp 3: AnandLet's join to discover the magic of Anand directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee Sir.
2023-02-2712 minTollywood Kaburlu*65th Episode* - Kalisundam Raa Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Banner: Suresh Productions
Cast: Victory Venkatesh, Simran, K Viswanath, Ranganath, Sriihari, Rallapalli, C.R. Vijayakumari, Annapurna, Ramaprabha, Brahmanandham, Ali, AVS, Ahuthi Prasad, MS Narayana, Achyuth, Raja Ravindra, Gautam Raju, Gundu Hanumanta Rao, Sudha, Vinaya Prasad, Sana, Master Teja Sajja
Story: Deenraj & Udayasankar
Script: Parachuri Brothers
Fights: Kanal Kannan
Choreography: Raju Sundaram, Lawrence, Ganesh, Harish
Art Director: Ashok Kumar
Graphics: Deccan Dreams Animations (Suresh Productions PVT. LTD)
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh, Madhav. K
Cinematography: K. Ravindhra Babu
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2023-02-2155 min
Talking CinemaEp 2: The Magic of Saagara SangamamJoin me in adding new perspective to the amazing characters of eternal classic Saagara Sangamam
2023-02-1712 min
Talking CinemaEp 1: Salute to Escapist CinemaHere’s an episode on why we love our Escapist cinema that will keep you waiting for the next one. Tune in now!
2023-02-1204 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & Entertainment[Telugu] - Rendava Samputam by Tenneti SuriPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/836914 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Telugu] - Rendava Samputam Author: Tenneti Suri Narrator: Santosh Rallapalli Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 20 minutes Release date: June 15, 2022 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: 'తెలుగు యువకుల హృదయాలలో కమ్యూనిస్టు విప్లవభావాల గాలులు , ఆత్మాశ్రయమైన భావకవిత్వంపై తిరుగుబాటు గాలులు వీస్తున్న 1930, 1940 దశకాలలో ముందుకు దూసుకువచ్చిన తొలి విడత ' అభ్యుదయ కవులలో ' 'తెన్నేటి సూరి' ఒకరు. సూరి సామాన్య మధ్యతరగతి కుటుంబీకుడు. పేదరికంతో సహా మధ్యతరగతి బ్రాహ్మణ కుటుంబాలు ఎదుర్కొనే అన్ని రకాల జీవిత సమస్యలను ఎదుర్కొన్నాడు. తెన్నేటి సూరి రాసిన చాలా రచనలను ఈ పుస్తకంలో సేకరించాము.'
2022-06-1505 min
Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics[Telugu] - Viplava Veerudu Alluri Sitaramaraju by MVR SastryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/834401 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Telugu] - Viplava Veerudu Alluri Sitaramaraju Author: MVR Sastry Narrator: Santosh Rallapalli Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 56 minutes Release date: May 25, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: అసలు సిసలైన జాతీయ వీరుడు, బ్రిటిష్ సామ్రాజ్యాన్ని సర్వనాశనం చేసిన సత్యాన్వేషణ విప్లవకారుడు ఎం.వి.ఆర్.శాస్త్రి తన నవలలో ఒక విశేషాన్ని రాసుకున్నారు. దేశ వ్యాప్తంగా ఎందరో విప్లవకారులతో టచ్లో ఉంటూ, వారి పోరాటాన్ని జాతి విముక్తిలో భాగంగా భావించి ఆత్మాభిమానం నేపథ్యంలో ఒక్క లేఖ కూడా రాయని అల్లూరి తన బంధువులకు, అభిమానులకు ఒక్క లేఖ కూడా రాయలేదు. పోరాటం. రూల్స్ కానీ - మార్గమధ్యలో పోలీసుల చేతికి చిక్కిన పేరిచర్లకు సూర్యనారాయణ రాజుకి రాసిన ఉత్తరం, బ్రిటిష్ అధికారులను రెచ్చగొట్టే సందేశం తప్ప... రామరాజు రాసిన రాత దొరికిందా? మొగల్తూరు, రాజమండ్రి, కాకినాడ, తుని, విశాఖపట్నం, కృష్ణదేవిపేట, కోయిరు వంటి ప్రాంతాల్లో చారిత్రక ఆనవాళ్లను వెతికే ప్రయత్నం ఎప్పుడైనా జరిగిందా? యుద్ధం కోసం విలియమ్స్ ఫిరంగిని ఉపయోగించే క్రూరులైన గిరిజనులను రాజు ఎలా మార్చాడు? ఎవరైనా అందమైన టెంప్లేట్తో రావడానికి స్వచ్ఛందంగా ముందుకు వస్తే తప్ప? రాజుగారి పోరాటానికి సానుభూతి చూపిన స్థానిక పోలీసులు వారికి శిక్షణ ఇచ్చారా? రాజగోపాల్ రావు తన పుస్తకంలో సంధించిన ప్రధాన ప్రశ్నలను ఎవరు పట్టించుకుంటారు? ఈ దిశగా ఎంత శ్రద్ధ పెట్టారు? మరీ ముఖ్యంగా, స్వాతంత్య్ర పోరాటంలో సీతారాం రాజ్ జాతీయ ప్రాముఖ్యతను ఎవరూ సరిగ్గా గుర్తించలేదని మరియు అతని చారిత్రక పోరాటాన్ని ఆ కోణం నుండి అంచనా వేయడానికి ప్రయత్నించారు. ఇలా కనిపిస్తున్న శూన్యాన్ని కొంతమేరకైనా పూడ్చాలనుకున్న రచయిత ఈ పుస్తకం రాయడానికి ప్రేరణ పొందారు. తమకున్న అతి తక్కువ సమయంలో, అతితక్కువ సమయంలో వీలైనన్ని ఎక్కువ విషయాలను సేకరించి తమ శక్తి మేరకు వాస్తవాలను విశ్లేషించి సీతారామరాజు ప్రాభవాన్ని జాతీయ కోణంలో చూసే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు.
2022-05-2505 min
Samvedh Sagas (Telugu Podcast)Conversation with Bharani Sir | Part 01 | HeartCore | TFIHonoured to have Tanikella Bharani sir to give his first ever interview on a Podcast show. Find his perspectives and memories about
- His decision to become an artist and a writer
- His interaction with Rallapalli garu
- Who/What is God?
- His biggest low in life
- Life
This episode is the first part of his interview with Samvedh Sagas. More to come!
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2020-11-0513 min