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NAKED VOICEEXIT THE RABBIT HOLEThis week our very special guest was Jonty Toosey who has just completed his first feature film - which he wrote and directed. Jonty chats to us about the similarities and differences with commercial ad production and about the intricacies involved from selecting the specialist crew and cast, from trying to get Kate Winslet on board to landing on the incredibly talented leads: Will Medland and Lillian Nero). Jonty gives a fascinating account of what sounds like an amazing independent film that will be hitting our screens in Spring 2026.
2025-10-2437 min
NAKED VOICE•Revolutionising Menopause:🎙️ Brand new NAKEDVOICE PODCAST EPISODE just dropped. We speak to Verity, founder and CEO of Hysteron, and it’s a must-listen for anyone passionate about women’s health!!!Verity’s journey is inspiring — from graduating with First Class Honours in Biomedical Sciences to creating Hysteron, a platform tackling the huge data and care gaps in menopause. Together, we explore how women’s health can shift from reactive to proactive, evidence-based care.We dive into:🔹 The £2.9bn annual cost of menopause to the UK economy🔹 Why menopause is wrongly dismissed as “niche”🔹 The myths of a “sym...
2025-10-1640 min
NAKED VOICENAKEDHEALTH: 7 -year anniversaryTime flies when you’re having fun? Well, the last 7 years have flown by and this episode of the NAKEDVOICE talks about why and how we set up NAKEDHEALTH as well as some highlights over the years and some predictions for the next 7 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-0124 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: SHARON McCARTNEYIn this episode, we talk to our newest recruit, Sharon McCartney about her journey to NAKEDHEALTH. Sharon was born, and grew up in New York and like many of us stumbled into healthcare advertising - taking her first role with CDM, NYC back in 2004. In 2007, Sharon took up an opportunity to move to London with CDM and work on global accounts. After a slightly bumpy start in London, Sharon thrived and has been here ever since - and has a depth of experience across global advertising & promotion, med comms and training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2025-06-2322 min
NAKED VOICEThe Future of WebsitesThe @NAKEDHEALTH team sat down with @Julian Wakely, an industry expert who has worked with some of the biggest names in tech including Apple, for a wide-ranging discussion about websites past and present and the future (or not) of this format of communication 💡 Topics we covered: ✅ The evolution of websites – how did we get to where we are today? ✅ What are the issues with websites currently and how can we overcome these? ✅ So what is the future and will other ways to communicate or even technologies take over? ✅ Key technologi...
2025-05-0250 min
NAKED VOICEMake Advertising Great AgainNo politics here! Our only manifesto is about whether advertising is as great as it was and what we could do to make it better. Some of the NAKEDHEALTH team chat about their view of the current industry and three things they think could make advertising great again. We cover a number of topics from fear to market research and the potential impact of wokeness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2528 min
NAKED VOICE🎬 Small but Mighty: The Power of Cost-Effective Creativity 🎬The @NAKEDHEALTH team sat down with @Jonty Toosey to talk all things film and brand campaign production—because great storytelling isn’t always about budget, it’s about creativity. A lot was discussed on this episode and there are some clear takeaways that you can use and apply to your own projects: 💡 Top Tips from Jonty: ✅ Start with a clear, compelling idea ✅ Prioritise emotion and storytelling over flashy production ✅ Use constraints to fuel creativity ✅ Leverage smart planning & pre-production (and even pre- pre- pre-production!) ✅ Authenticity always wins Listen...
2025-04-1751 min
NAKED VOICETHE CREATIVE FLOOR AWARDS 2025In this episode we chat to Shaheed Peera about this year’s Creative Floor Awards:• The work that goes into organising a large, global awards show• Any new developments for this year• The excellent talent fund that raises £1000s for good causes• A fabulous new masterclass initiative called ‘Where did your advertising go wrong’ Check out the episode now for an in-depth insight into this leading awards show and for some tips on entering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1038 min
NAKED VOICEVIRTUAL WORKINGFollowing on from yesterday's APRIL FOOL's podcast about opening NKD TOWERS - the NAKEDHEALTH team talk about exactly why they are not going anywhere near opening a bricks and mortar office. After over 7 years' successful working, the team talk about the pros of virtual working, any cons and tips to make it work for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0216 min
NAKED VOICENAKEDHEALTH OPENS NEW OFFICE: NKD TOWERS!Following even more growth at the end of 2024 and now into 2025, NAKEDHEALTH enter Q2 by announcing the opening of their new building in trendy Shoreditch, London. All is revealed on this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0116 min
NAKED VOICENAKED VOICE 2025: WHAT'S IN STORE?SERIES 4 of THE NAKED VOICE IS HERE! In this episode, we chat about what topics we will cover in series 4 of our podcast series - a little teaser for what will be coming over the next few months... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1913 min
NAKED VOICEPREDICTIONS FOR 2025 - AND 2024 HIGHLIGHTSAs 2024, draws to an end, some of the NAKEDHEALTH team were joined by Steve, Ram and Lindi from WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE to discuss:1. Personal and company highlights of 20242. Predictions for 2025This end of year chat covered, of course, AI as well as the current challenges within our industry.We'd like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and 2025! Thanks for listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-1820 min
NAKED VOICE“My job is helping people end their lives”We’re honoured to host Dr. Bhawani ‘Bu’ O’Brien, a compassionate leader in voluntary assisted dying (VAD) based in Australia, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Dr. O’Brien shares stories about her journey, the profound privilege of helping patients in their final moments, and the emotional and ethical complexities of this work. As the future of VAD is hotly debated at the political level now, this conversation provides timely insights into how these decisions impact patients, families, and healthcare providers. And according to the campaign group Dignity in Dying [https://www.dignityindying.org.uk] “84% of the public supp...
2024-11-2951 min
NAKED VOICEMENTAL HEALTH UNLAYEREDFollowing on from our Mental Health Unlayered campaign on LinkedIn, in this episode we talk to Dr Yumna Dhansay, a leading psychiatrist based in Sydney, Australia. Dr Dhansay specialises in child, adolescent and family psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, perinatal and infant psychiatry. Dr Dhansay offered us a fascinating insight into this highly topical subject and gave us her thoughts on how to best maintain good mental health in our fast changing and challenging world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-071h 05
NAKED VOICENKD @ THE CF AWARDSA couple of weeks ago, some of the NAKEDHEALTH team went to the Creative Floor Awards in London. Not only were we pleased to pick up an award, a great time was had by one and all! In this episode, we discuss: - Are more independent awards the future? - How we developed our award-winning podcast entry: Living and breathing brand values - What we thought of the awards itself - Our highlights of the winning work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-2217 min
NAKED VOICE3 WAYS PEOPLE SABOTAGE HEALTHY AGINGThis week we chat with Julia Keller about aging - and how to best mitigate its effects. Julia is a founder of Youthfuller you - a clinic that provides a holistic approach to combat the effects of aging on the body, mind and skin. In this episode, we cover: - How much is aging nature over nurture? - How important is diet and what diet is best? - The 3 ways most people jeopardise the healthy aging process - What can we do to look and fee...
2024-10-0740 min
NAKED VOICESTATE OF OUR NATIONThe last year or so has seen unprecedented times in the advertising and marketing world – very tough times to say the least! With many consolidations within the large networks, resulting in lots of job losses; independents struggling or even going out of business and clients facing the same challenges, the NAKEDHEALTH team chat about their views and experiences, including: - Is this the worse it's ever been? - Has the usual 'recession-proof' pharma industry been impacted as much? - Why is this happening?- Will it get better?...
2024-09-2524 min
NAKED VOICEMENOPAUSE UNLAYEREDWe had the great pleasure of being joined by Dr Sunita Chelva to talk all things menopause! Dr Sunita Chelva runs a specialised menopause clinic in Perth, Australia - Hera clinic - and is deeply involved in menopause advocacy and policy. During our 60 minutes we covered a spectrum of topics: - The basics of menopause, symptoms and common myths - How the decades old Women's Health Initiative (WHI) impacted menopause care and what we have learned since this - How the latest research guides and informs modern management in menopause care...
2024-08-231h 03
NAKED VOICEMAKING VIRTUAL TRAINING A REALITYIn this episode we chat to WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE partner Stephen Handisides of V-UNITE about his unique company. V-UNITE is leading the field in virtual even experiences - empowering the user with the ability to set up, schedule and organise their own virtual experiences, including corporate events and conferences.Stephen chats about this virtual offering, as well as his thoughts on the big topic of the day of course: AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-2637 min
NAKED VOICEDIVERSITY OF GLOBAL WORKINGIn this episode we talk to Renate Hahn about her vast experience in the Pharma Industry – not just about her roles leading global commercial and cross-functional teams but her fascinating journey from growing up on asmall farm in South Africa and studying pharmacy. From here, Renate moved to Europe – to Paris and to Switzerland where she and her family now call home. Listen to Renate talk about the adventures and challenges she and her family faced as her career progressed and changed over the last few decades. Hosted on Acast...
2024-07-0350 min
NAKED VOICETHE DIABETES PODCASTFollowing on from our Diabetes Unlayered social campaign, the NAKED team chat about their experience of diabetes - from any personal perspectives but also their views on managing or even preventing diabetes.The team also talk about their vast experience working on many high-profile diabetes brands and comms projects.Topics included:Will diabetes ever be cured?Is poor diet a big cause of T2D?Can T2D be reversed?What's the best diabetes campaign you have worked on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2024-06-2442 min
NAKED VOICEHAS HEALTHCARE ADVERTISING GOT MORE CREATIVE OR LESS?The benefit of the NAKED crews' experience (aka age) is it allows us to look back and reflect on a few decades of healthcare creativity.Do we think it's got more creative over recent times or less? Any campaigns and agencies from 'back then' really stand out - and what about now in recent times? Will AI make the future more or less creative?We chat about all these things and more - tell us what you think - has healthcare advertising got more creative or less? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2024-06-1335 min
NAKED VOICEJUMPING OVER THE GREAT DIVIDEIn this week’s episode, we talk to Vinny Mesolella, Associate Director, HCP and Digital Marketing for Mayne Pharma, based in North Carolina.We chat to Vinny about his fascinating journey from graduating in journalism and being interested in pursuing a career in creative writing to leaving journalism after an internship at The Boston Global and joining a small independent advertising agency, working on fmcg accounts like Subway. Vin them moved to NYC to another independent agency, working on luxury brands like Diesel and Tag Heuer - during the early days of the digital and social revolution.
2024-05-2140 min
NAKED VOICEEXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESIn this week’s episode, the NKD crew chat candidly about the things they do to switch off from what can be quite a stressful day-job, or things they do that helps flex the creative muscles and help with the day-job.Extracurricular activities include reading up on history and politics, music, men’s health and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-1025 min
NAKED VOICETHE POWER OF MUSICAmazed at how the right piece of music can enhance or even transform a piece of film?Ever wondered about the process? What comes first? Do the composers sit in front of the storyboard or the early film rushes? How long does the process take?About a year ago, NAKEDHEALTH was asked to develop a film for one of our clients - to show their commitment to late-stage blood cancer. After excellent collaboration between agency, client, director/producer and, critically, music composer, the film was released and shortlisted at this year's PM Society Awards. The...
2024-04-2934 min
NAKED VOICETHE ROUGH GUIDE TO BUSINESS TRAVELAs a global agency the NKD crew spend - and have spent over their long careers - a lot of time travelling. So, bit of a different episode this week. We talk about some of the best and worst places we have visited with work - and some of the most memorable experiencestoo. If this episode doesn't give you any ideas for your next holiday, it may just raise a smile or two - and remind us all how fortunate we are getting to see so much of the world with work. ...
2024-04-1831 min
NAKED VOICETHE REAL AI EPISODEFollowing on from our spoof April 1st podcast, NAKEDHEALTH have most certainly NOT been acquired and fully run by Abby Ironside (AI). The team are alive and well and chat about some of their experiences and views on AI. Which roles could AI replace? Which roles is AI unlikely to replace? Will AI make things better for agencies and clients? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0330 minNAKED VOICENAiKED HEALTHIn an effort to constantly push boundaries and disrupt the healthcare comms space, we are pleased to announce some big changes today, which are discussed in detail via our regular podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-0104 minNAKED VOICEINDEPENDENTS' DAY?For this episode we were joined by the inimitable Eric Berkeley and we discuss how independent agencies now stack up against the large holding-company network.There are probably few people more qualified than Eric, who was at the huge network Omnicom for many decades and operationally ran their healthcare, to discuss this hot topic.Can independents truly challenge the older network model? What is it like working in an independent vs the network model? Do clients genuinely need offices in50+ locations to do global work properly? What are the pros and cons for clients with...
2024-03-2529 minNAKED VOICESECRETS FROM THE JUDGING ROOMFor this latest episode of the NAKEDVOICE, Shaheed Peera joined us to talk about everything AWARDS! Not only has Shaheed been a former President of Cannes Lions Health & Wellness, he set up his very own Creative Floor Healthcare Awards show, over a decade ago – now an established and well-regarded show, that also donates a proportion of profits towards a Diversity and Talent Fund. As well as talking about the increasing value and importance of creative awards for clients, we chatted about experiences, good and bad from the judging room – with top tips abo...
2024-03-1138 minNAKED VOICECONSUMER vs PHARMA ADVERTISINGIn this episode we discuss the similarities and differences between consumer and pharma advertising. We are joined by two esteemed guests with many years’ experiencing working on some of the biggest consumer brands: Damon Hutson-Flynn and Laurie Castelli How do these two worlds compare? What great consumer and healthcare campaigns are worth mentioning? Is it easier to get great ideas through in consumer world vs pharma? Is there more focus on USPs in pharma vs consumer? We discuss everything from ma...
2024-03-0149 minNAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE AND ELECTRIC JET SKISIn this intriguingly entitled episode, we introduce two new important members of WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE, Asad Ali and Megha Sethi, based in NJ, USA.As well as talking about their vast experience in the industry, Asad and Megha, talk about what drew them to 'THE TRIBE', their role and ...electric jet skis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2340 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: PAUL HUGHESThis week it's the turn of our friend from the North: Paul Hughes.
Paul chats about his geographical and professional transition from Liverpool to the dizzy heights of NAKEDHEALTH towers.
Paul was the first in his family to go to University and subsequently did a D.Phil in organo-metallic chemistry - before bursting, like an exothermic reaction, onto the healthcare communications industry.
Fascinating and funny - have a listen!
2023-06-3037 minNAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: PAUL HUGHESThis week it's the turn of our friend from the North: Paul Hughes.Paul chats about his geographical and professional transition from Liverpool to the dizzy heights of NAKEDHEALTH towers.Paul was the first in his family to go to University and subsequently did a D.Phil in organo-metallic chemistry - before bursting, like an exothermic reaction, onto the healthcare communications industry. Fascinating and funny - have a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-3037 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: RUSSELL KIRKIn the latest episode Paul Hughes turns the spotlight on another member of the Naked Health team, Russell Kirk. We’ll ask about his journey to NAKEDHEALTH, his experience as an Art and Creative Director in both the large networks and smaller agencies within the Pharmaceutical advertising industry; the pros, cons and where the future lies for the industry.
2023-06-2338 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: RUSSELL KIRKIn the latest episode Paul Hughes turns the spotlight on another member of the Naked Health team, Russell Kirk. We’ll ask about his journey to NAKEDHEALTH, his experience as an Art and Creative Director in both the large networks and smaller agencies within the Pharmaceutical advertising industry; the pros, cons and where the future lies for the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-2338 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: MAX JACKSONIn our latest episode of this series charting the team's journey to NAKEDHEALTH, we talk to Max Jackson about his very atypical journey - from studying marine biology to becoming an officer in the navy, going client side as a medical rep then running some of the biggest agency networks in the industry.
As a former CEO at Publicis and WPP, we talk about the importance of that role - setting the tone for, and leading, a large organisation.
Max talks about the vision when we set up NAKEDHEALTH a...
2023-06-0142 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: MAX JACKSONIn our latest episode of this series charting the team's journey to NAKEDHEALTH, we talk to Max Jackson about his very atypical journey - from studying marine biology to becoming an officer in the navy, going client side as a medical rep then running some of the biggest agency networks in the industry. As a former CEO at Publicis and WPP, we talk about the importance of that role - setting the tone for, and leading, a large organisation.Max talks about the vision when we set up NAKEDHEALTH a...
2023-06-0142 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: LEE WILLIAMSIn another episode in this series, we talk to one of the NAKEDHEALTH Founding Partners, Lee Williams, about his journey to NAKEDHEALTH.
Before setting up NAKEDHEALTH with Max and Raj, Lee began his post-graduation career in pharmacy manufacturing and research neurogenetics in Queen Square, London. After initially aiming to make the leap into mainstream consumer advertising, as a copywriter, Lee then discovered this now less hidden world of healthcare advertising - and the rest is history!
Check out Lee's journey, from the Rhondda valleys to some of London's biggest agencies a...
2023-05-2332 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: LEE WILLIAMSIn another episode in this series, we talk to one of the NAKEDHEALTH Founding Partners, Lee Williams, about his journey to NAKEDHEALTH. Before setting up NAKEDHEALTH with Max and Raj, Lee began his post-graduation career in pharmacy manufacturing and research neurogenetics in Queen Square, London. After initially aiming to make the leap into mainstream consumer advertising, as a copywriter, Lee then discovered this now less hidden world of healthcare advertising - and the rest is history! Check out Lee's journey, from the Rhondda valleys to some of London's biggest agencies a...
2023-05-2332 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: SPARK HEALTHCAREIn this episode of the NAKED VOICE, we speak to Steve Robins, CEO and founder of SPARK Healthcare. SPARK operates at the intersection of industry, patient advocacy and the HCP community – helping solve public health challenges, hand in hand with industry. Steve talks about his experiences in the traditional agency network model and why he wanted to be part of WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE.Steve also discusses some of the cool things SPARK Healthcare has developed like the Beacon Learning platform – a proprietary solution that uses “gamification” to inject entertainment into the learning process for clinicians and patients...
2023-05-1735 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: SPARK HEALTHCARE
In this episode of the NAKED VOICE, we speak to Steve Robins, CEO and founder of SPARK Healthcare. SPARK operates at the intersection of industry, patient advocacy and the HCP community – helping solve public health challenges, hand in hand with industry. Steve talks about his experiences in the traditional agency network model and why he wanted to be part of WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE.
Steve also discusses some of the cool things SPARK Healthcare has developed like the Beacon Learning platform – a proprietary solution that uses “gamification” to inject entertainment into the learning process for clinicians and patients...
2023-05-1735 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: RAJ JANGRAIn another episode in this series, we talk to one of the NAKEDHEALTH Founding Partners, Raj Jangra, about his journey to NAKEDHEALTH. Raj studied at Surrey and Sussex Universities covering interests in biochemistry and genetics before making his way to London (like Dick Whittington!) where he discovered the hidden world of agencies. He worked across medical education, patient comms and advertising before some in-house time at Novartis Global which was followed by setting up NAKEDHEALTH with Lee and Max.Check out Raj's journey - which may be interesting for those c...
2023-05-1231 min
NAKED VOICEMY JOURNEY TO NAKEDHEALTH: RAJ JANGRAIn another episode in this series, we talk to one of the NAKEDHEALTH Founding Partners, Raj Jangra, about his journey to NAKEDHEALTH.
Raj studied at Surrey and Sussex Universities covering interests in biochemistry and genetics before making his way to London (like Dick Whittington!) where he discovered the hidden world of agencies. He worked across medical education, patient comms and advertising before some in-house time at Novartis Global which was followed by setting up NAKEDHEALTH with Lee and Max.
Check out Raj's journey - which may be interesting for those c...
2023-05-1231 min
NAKED VOICEMy journey to NAKEDHEALTH: AMY COATSEver wondered how some of us ended up in healthcare marketing and advertising? Well, this is the first in a series of podcasts looking into the journey of some of the team from NAKEDHEALTH and WE ARE THE HEALTHRIBE - starting with AMY COATS, Associate Partner and creative copywriter. Amy chats to us about her interesting journey from studying natural science in Cambridge University, to considering a career in medicine, before moving into market research then finally into a healthcare comms agency.Great insights for anyone looking to get...
2023-05-0325 min
NAKED VOICEMy journey to NAKEDHEALTH: AMY COATSEver wondered how some of us ended up in healthcare marketing and advertising? Well, this is the first in a series of podcasts looking into the journey of some of the team from NAKEDHEALTH and WE ARE THE HEALTHRIBE - starting with AMY COATS, Associate Partner and creative copywriter.
Amy chats to us about her interesting journey from studying natural science in Cambridge University, to considering a career in medicine, before moving into market research then finally into a healthcare comms agency.
Great insights for anyone looking to get...
2023-05-0325 min
NAKED VOICESURVIVING IVFWe’re back with another NAKED VOICE Podcast; this time on a deeply personal topic.
IVF can be an extremely sensitive and difficult subject to talk about, despite the fact that, in the UK alone, around 53,000 patients underwent
IVF in 2019. [1]
We recently sat down with Sarah Vine to hear her challenging IVF journey. As a scientist, Sarah turned her experience and insights into practical resources that are helping others worldwide. Our discussion covers:
The misconceptions surrounding IVF
The impact of IVF; practically, physically and emotionally
Managing IVF while working full time
How Sarah...
2023-04-2449 min
NAKED VOICESURVIVING IVFWe’re back with another NAKED VOICE Podcast; this time on a deeply personal topic. IVF can be an extremely sensitive and difficult subject to talk about, despite the fact that, in the UK alone, around 53,000 patients underwentIVF in 2019. [1] We recently sat down with Sarah Vine to hear her challenging IVF journey. As a scientist, Sarah turned her experience and insights into practical resources that are helping others worldwide. Our discussion covers: The misconceptions surrounding IVF The impact of IVF; practically, physically and emotionally Managing IVF while working full time How Sarah's resour...
2023-04-2449 min
NAKED VOICEWhat's Behind the Biggest Christmas Ad of 2022?This week’s very special guest is no other than Sam Teale of Sam Teale Productions who made the biggest Christmas ad of 2022!Sam and his team made ‘Go Kart’ the alternative John Lewis Christmas advert based on the premise of ‘Christmas should be made not bought.’This fabulous film, made quickly by a small, young team out of Yorkshire, quickly eclipsed the original John Lewis ad, achieving millions of views on social media and getting lots of coverage by the BBC and other mainstream media.Sam is one of the most energetic and enthus...
2023-02-0741 min
NAKED VOICEWhat's Behind the Biggest Christmas Ad of 2022?This week’s very special guest is no other than Sam Teale of Sam Teale Productions who made the biggest Christmas ad of 2022!
Sam and his team made ‘Go Kart’ the alternative John Lewis Christmas advert based on the premise of ‘Christmas should be made not bought.’
This fabulous film, made quickly by a small, young team out of Yorkshire, quickly eclipsed the original John Lewis ad, achieving millions of views on social media and getting lots of coverage by the BBC and other mainstream media.
Sam is one of the most energetic and enthus...
2023-02-0741 min
NAKED VOICEIS SOCIAL MEDIA IN HEALTHCARE ABOUT TO EXPLODE?Happy new year one and all!We kick off 2023 with a very special episode of the NAKED VOICE – exploring social media in healthcare. We’re super excited to joined by Lindi from Explode – they’re experts in all aspects of social media. In this episode, we discuss a number of hot topics in detail, including: Is social really a viable option in a regulated healthcare space? How and when should social be considered in the marketing mix? How do we selected the best social platform for a given objective? How can clients build a social team?Explod...
2023-01-1132 min
NAKED VOICEIS SOCIAL MEDIA IN HEALTHCARE ABOUT TO EXPLODE?Happy new year one and all!
We kick off 2023 with a very special episode of the NAKED VOICE – exploring social media in healthcare. We’re super excited to joined by Lindi from Explode – they’re experts in all aspects of social media. In this episode, we discuss a number of hot topics in detail, including:
Is social really a viable option in a regulated healthcare space?
How and when should social be considered in the marketing mix?
How do we selected the best social platform for a given objective?
How can clients build a social team?
Explod...
2023-01-1132 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: CASTELLI & COThis episode of the NAKEDVOICE features brothers in arms – Laurie and Francis Castelli who talk to us about all things production!Both brothers began their careers in leading advertising agencies, before making the move into film and photography production and direction.With decades of experience producing and directing huge global shoots for the likes of Ridley Scott and Becks beer, Francis and Laurie talk about the importance of the big idea, the 3 things that are critical to the success of any shoot, agile ways of working and much more! Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2022-12-2038 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: CASTELLI & COThis episode of the NAKEDVOICE features brothers in arms – Laurie and Francis Castelli who talk to us about all things production!
Both brothers began their careers in leading advertising agencies, before making the move into film and photography production and direction.
With decades of experience producing and directing huge global shoots for the likes of Ridley Scott and Becks beer, Francis and Laurie talk about the importance of the big idea, the 3 things that are critical to the success of any shoot, agile ways of working and much more!
2022-12-2038 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTH TRIBE WITH T4In this episode of the NAKED VOICE, we spoke to our very special guest and fellow partner from WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE Arjen Van Willigenburg of Terminal 4 Communications.With an impressive medical and scientific background as a trained psychologist and psychopharmacologist, Arjen began his communications career client-side, at large pharma companies.Subsequently, he set up T4 Communications, out of the Netherlands, back in 2008 - now a leading, global medical education agency that develops regulatory documents, scientific publications and broad medical communications across all categories of healthcare.Listen to Arjen talk about his experiences be...
2022-12-0124 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTH TRIBE WITH T4In this episode of the NAKED VOICE, we spoke to our very special guest and fellow partner from WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE Arjen Van Willigenburg of Terminal 4 Communications.
With an impressive medical and scientific background as a trained psychologist and psychopharmacologist, Arjen began his communications career client-side, at large pharma companies.
Subsequently, he set up T4 Communications, out of the Netherlands, back in 2008 - now a leading, global medical education agency that develops regulatory documents, scientific publications and broad medical communications across all categories of healthcare.
Listen to Arjen talk about his experiences be...
2022-12-0124 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: BRAINSELLIn the third episode featuring WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE members, we were delighted to speak to Ram Patel, founder of Brainsell. Ram set up Brainsell over 20 years ago to do primary qualitative and quantitative market research within healthcare. With a passion for innovation and technology, Brainsell was one of the very first market research agencies to utilise online testing and continually seeks to use the best of modern technologies. Ram spoke to us about his story, the future of market research and why he was excited to join WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE. Hosted on...
2022-10-1238 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: BRAINSELLIn the third episode featuring WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE members, we were delighted to speak to Ram Patel, founder of Brainsell.
Ram set up Brainsell over 20 years ago to do primary qualitative and quantitative market research within healthcare. With a passion for innovation and technology, Brainsell was one of the very first market research agencies to utilise online testing and continually seeks to use the best of modern technologies.
Ram spoke to us about his story, the future of market research and why he was excited to join WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE.
2022-10-1238 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: digital marketing powered by AIIn the second of our WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE podcasts, tribe member Paul Townley-Jones chats to us about his journey from market research to setting up PAPARICO - a digital marketing agency powered by AI.Paul talks about how AI is, and can, be used in marketing, as well as his experiences with global networks and his vision for WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-09-2935 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE: digital marketing powered by AIIn the second of our WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE podcasts, tribe member Paul Townley-Jones chats to us about his journey from market research to setting up PAPARICO - a digital marketing agency powered by AI.
Paul talks about how AI is, and can, be used in marketing, as well as his experiences with global networks and his vision for WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE.
2022-09-2935 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE!With the recent launch of WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE - a new, radically different global healthcare communications network - we took some time to explain why and how this network came into existence. Eric Berkeley, who previously ran the global healthcare network for Omnicom, joined us too and shared his experiences from the old model that helped to shape WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE, which now consists of more than 12 different independent agencies globally - and growing! Our discussion included: - What we learnt from our experiences at traditional global holding-company networks - Ho...
2022-09-0637 min
NAKED VOICEWE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE!With the recent launch of WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE - a new, radically different global healthcare communications network - we took some time to explain why and how this network came into existence.
Eric Berkeley, who previously ran the global healthcare network for Omnicom, joined us too and shared his experiences from the old model that helped to shape WE ARE THE HEALTHTRIBE, which now consists of more than 12 different independent agencies globally - and growing!
Our discussion included:
- What we learnt from our experiences at traditional global holding-company networks
- Ho...
2022-09-0637 min
NAKED VOICEMENOPAUSE THINKINGMenopause Thinking
For this topical and very educational podcast we were joined by Professor Pauline Maki, Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Professor Maki explains what menopause is, the typical symptoms and why this happens, before focusing in on her own particular field of interest: the cognitive impact of menopause. She also touches on some simple advise tips for women going through menopause.
2022-07-1949 min
NAKED VOICEMENOPAUSE THINKINGMenopause ThinkingFor this topical and very educational podcast we were joined by Professor Pauline Maki, Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Illinois, Chicago.Professor Maki explains what menopause is, the typical symptoms and why this happens, before focusing in on her own particular field of interest: the cognitive impact of menopause. She also touches on some simple advise tips for women going through menopause. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-1949 min
NAKED VOICENOBLE PURPOSE - engaging and selling with EMOTIONFor this episode of the NAKEDVOICE, we were joined by the fantastic Lisa McLeod, bestselling author and keynote speaker who helps people and organisations find their noble purpose and engage more emotionally with each other and customers. Listen to Lisa describe what all this means with some real examples of how this can lead to more successful business and personal outcomes.
2022-07-1238 min
NAKED VOICENOBLE PURPOSE - engaging and selling with EMOTIONFor this episode of the NAKEDVOICE, we were joined by the fantastic Lisa McLeod, bestselling author and keynote speaker who helps people and organisations find their noble purpose and engage more emotionally with each other and customers. Listen to Lisa describe what all this means with some real examples of how this can lead to more successful business and personal outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-07-1238 min
NAKED VOICELEFT TO OUR OWN DEVICES!Does marketing medical devices differ from mainstream pharma and if so how?
The NAKEDVOICE Podcasts are back after a short break and in this new episode we are joined by our friends from the US: Liz Patterson and Katherine Wiseman from HighPoint Experience - global experts in marketing medical devices, diagnostics and health technologies.
2022-06-3055 min
NAKED VOICELEFT TO OUR OWN DEVICES!Does marketing medical devices differ from mainstream pharma and if so how?The NAKEDVOICE Podcasts are back after a short break and in this new episode we are joined by our friends from the US: Liz Patterson and Katherine Wiseman from HighPoint Experience - global experts in marketing medical devices, diagnostics and health technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-3055 minNAKED VOICEIt's Not That Easy to Get NakedThese are some of the outtakes from our April Fools podcast. It was much harder than we thought to keep on track and keep a straight face! Hope you enjoy listening to it.
2022-04-0406 min
NAKED VOICEIt's Not That Easy to Get NakedThese are some of the outtakes from our April Fools podcast. It was much harder than we thought to keep on track and keep a straight face! Hope you enjoy listening to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-0406 minNAKED VOICELiving and breathing brand valuesWell, the cat is out of the bag, it’s time for our big reveal!
As NAKEDHEALTH nears its fourth year in business, we talk about our revolutionary and controversial new approach to leadership and ways of working.
This podcast may shock, surprise and bemuse many listeners - but it will be certainly remembered and talked about. You may never view a strategic or creative workshop the same again!
Hear us discuss our views and ideas on:
Just how layer-less we can get with our working lives?
Are we on the cusp of...
2022-03-3021 min
NAKED VOICELiving and breathing brand valuesWell, the cat is out of the bag, it’s time for our big reveal!As NAKEDHEALTH nears its fourth year in business, we talk about our revolutionary and controversial new approach to leadership and ways of working.This podcast may shock, surprise and bemuse many listeners - but it will be certainly remembered and talked about. You may never view a strategic or creative workshop the same again!Hear us discuss our views and ideas on: Just how layer-less we can get with our working lives? Are we on the cusp of...
2022-03-3021 min
NAKED VOICEThe Pitching ProcessWe were joined by two very special guests, Maren Von Platen, an experienced marketeer with prior procurement experience at Bayer Global and Philipp Schuster, Agency & Marketing Partnerships Lead for Consumer Health at Bayer Global.With these two highly-experienced experts, we talk openly and candidly about many aspects of the pitching process: Is it fair? Is there a better pitch process? Do clients appreciate the time and cost that goes into an agency pitch? Should agencies be remunerated for pitches? What’s your strangest pitch experience? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-3154 min
NAKED VOICEThe Pitching ProcessWe were joined by two very special guests, Maren Von Platen, an experienced marketeer with prior procurement experience at Bayer Global and Philipp Schuster, Agency & Marketing Partnerships Lead for Consumer Health at Bayer Global.
With these two highly-experienced experts, we talk openly and candidly about many aspects of the pitching process:
Is it fair?
Is there a better pitch process?
Do clients appreciate the time and cost that goes into an agency pitch?
Should agencies be remunerated for pitches?
What’s your strangest pitch experience?
2022-01-3154 min
NAKED VOICEDrivin' Daughters and Parkinson's with Marco PreshevskiWhat a podcast this was with Marco telling us how he has lived for 20 years with early-onset idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease, since being diagnosed at just age 30.
We were going to record an end of year podcast looking back on 2021 but we were so touched by this podcast we want to end 2021 with it. In particular, we’d like to ask you to consider purchasing Marco’s fantastic book and read about his incredible journey. A journey that’s as funny and inspirational as it is shocking and thought provoking; not only an essential read for...
2021-12-131h 20
NAKED VOICEDrivin' Daughters and Parkinson's with Marco PreshevskiWhat a podcast this was with Marco telling us how he has lived for 20 years with early-onset idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease, since being diagnosed at just age 30.We were going to record an end of year podcast looking back on 2021 but we were so touched by this podcast we want to end 2021 with it. In particular, we’d like to ask you to consider purchasing Marco’s fantastic book and read about his incredible journey. A journey that’s as funny and inspirational as it is shocking and thought provoking; not only an essential read for...
2021-12-131h 20
NAKED VOICEWORKING IN RARE DISEASEHow does working in rare disease compare to ‘mainstream pharma’?
Listen to our massively experienced guests Henrik Krook, Kristina Sjöblom and Manuela Schneider talk about their experiences of how working in rare disease and large pharma compare.
Most importantly, listen to how we can all help raise awareness of a devastating disease that affects young boys: MCT8 deficiency.
2021-11-1242 min
NAKED VOICEWORKING IN RARE DISEASEHow does working in rare disease compare to ‘mainstream pharma’?Listen to our massively experienced guests Henrik Krook, Kristina Sjöblom and Manuela Schneider talk about their experiences of how working in rare disease and large pharma compare.Most importantly, listen to how we can all help raise awareness of a devastating disease that affects young boys: MCT8 deficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-11-1242 min
NAKED VOICEJumping over the client-agency fenceClients: ever thought about jumping over the fence to agency side?Agency people: ever been tempted to leap over to client side?Listen to this fascinating episode featuring our very special guest Matt Neal who made the successful leap from agency to client.We discuss how the two worlds are different, key learnings, why make the move and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-10-1340 minNAKED VOICEJumping over the client-agency fenceClients: ever thought about jumping over the fence to agency side?
Agency people: ever been tempted to leap over to client side?
Listen to this fascinating episode featuring our very special guest Matt Neal who made the successful leap from agency to client.
We discuss how the two worlds are different, key learnings, why make the move and more.
2021-10-1340 min
NAKED VOICEWhat do clients really want 2.0 with Ingrid FussingWhat do clients really want from agencies?Listen to Ingrid Fussing, Global Marketing Director, tell us about her 20+ years' experience - how she selects and judges agencies.Should agencies be involved in strategy? What's the one thing clients look for in an agency? What can piss off a client? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-1528 minNAKED VOICEWhat do clients really want 2.0 with Ingrid FussingWhat do clients really want from agencies?
Listen to Ingrid Fussing, Global Marketing Director, tell us about her 20+ years' experience - how she selects and judges agencies.
Should agencies be involved in strategy? What's the one thing clients look for in an agency? What can piss off a client?
2021-09-1528 min
NAKED VOICEWhat's the best idea you ever had?This week we’re joined by two industry veterans: Anthony Smith and Frank Waters who talk to us about the best concept they ever came up with. The topic generated some lively debate around how truly owns the original idea as well remuneration for creatives who originate ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-3039 min
NAKED VOICEWhat's the best idea you ever had?This week we’re joined by two industry veterans: Anthony Smith and Frank Waters who talk to us about the best concept they ever came up with. The topic generated some lively debate around how truly owns the original idea as well remuneration for creatives who originate ideas.
2021-06-3039 minNAKED VOICEACTION!This episode is all about Production.Listen to Jonty chat about his experiences of productions, including brands like Coke Zero and working with Antonio Banderas . We are also joined in this episode by Jane Yatsuka, Executive Producer and CEO of Radioaktivefilm. As well as huge commercial productions like Apple, Jane was also involved in the production of the hit show Chernobyl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0755 minNAKED VOICEACTION!This episode is all about Production.
Listen to Jonty chat about his experiences of productions, including brands like Coke Zero and working with Antonio Banderas .
We are also joined in this episode by Jane Yatsuka, Executive Producer and CEO of Radioaktivefilm. As well as huge commercial productions like Apple, Jane was also involved in the production of the hit show Chernobyl.
2021-06-0755 min
NAKED VOICEWhat IS strategy?We’re so excited about releasing this PODCAST! We’re joined by our friend David Stanavage, Director of Corporate Brand Strategy – a strategist who has spent a significant part of his marketing career at multiple pharmaceutical and consumer companies working on big global brands! This episode covered a number of hot topics that were discussed, debated and dissected: What is strategy? Why is it important? Where do agencies fail when it comes to strategy? How can agencies regain their strategic edge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-2656 min
NAKED VOICEWhat IS strategy?We’re so excited about releasing this PODCAST! We’re joined by our friend David Stanavage, Director of Corporate Brand Strategy – a strategist who has spent a significant part of his marketing career at multiple pharmaceutical and consumer companies working on big global brands! This episode covered a number of hot topics that were discussed, debated and dissected:
What is strategy?
Why is it important?
Where do agencies fail when it comes to strategy?
How can agencies regain their strategic edge?
2021-05-2656 min
NAKED VOICESTAYING SANE IN A MAD WORLDFor Mental Health Awareness Week, our new episode of the NAKED VOICE is entitled: Staying Sane in a Mad World.This episode features the fabulous Rachel Martin, Marketing and Communications Officer for PAPYRUS – the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide, who we had the pleasure of developing a social campaign for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1450 min
NAKED VOICESTAYING SANE IN A MAD WORLDFor Mental Health Awareness Week, our new episode of the NAKED VOICE is entitled: Staying Sane in a Mad World.
This episode features the fabulous Rachel Martin, Marketing and Communications Officer for PAPYRUS – the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide, who we had the pleasure of developing a social campaign for.
2021-05-1450 min
NAKED VOICEDo awards really matter?Do creative awards really matter? Do they lead to commercial success - for the agency but more importantly for the client's business? We were joined by two fantastic guests who are highly qualified to talk about week’s topic: David Hunt, ex CEO of Havas Lynx and recipient of many awards including the Cannes Lions Agency Team of the year for his agency – and Shaheed Peera, highly awarded and respected creative leader as well as founder of The Creative Floor Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-2949 min
NAKED VOICEDo awards really matter?Do creative awards really matter? Do they lead to commercial success - for the agency but more importantly for the client's business?
We were joined by two fantastic guests who are highly qualified to talk about week’s topic: David Hunt, ex CEO of Havas Lynx and recipient of many awards including the Cannes Lions Agency Team of the year for his agency – and Shaheed Peera, highly awarded and respected creative leader as well as founder of The Creative Floor Awards.
2021-04-2949 min
NAKED VOICEWhat do clients really want?Do clients actually need agencies?
What do clients want the most from an agency?
What sort of agencies do clients look for?
Listen to the eloquent and engaging Jean Manuel Fontaine of Mithra Pharmaceuticals express his views from 20 years' experience working with agencies from client side.
2021-04-1554 min
NAKED VOICEWhat do clients really want?Do clients actually need agencies?What do clients want the most from an agency?What sort of agencies do clients look for?Listen to the eloquent and engaging Jean Manuel Fontaine of Mithra Pharmaceuticals express his views from 20 years' experience working with agencies from client side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1554 minNAKED VOICEBringing an idea to lifeHow do you go from the seeds of any creative idea to the finished thing?Special guests with NKD: Jason Sarris and Jack Rowley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-2950 minNAKED VOICEBringing an idea to lifeHow do you go from the seeds of any creative idea to the finished thing?
Special guests with NKD: Jason Sarris and Jack Rowley
2021-03-2950 min
NAKED VOICECOVID POSITIVE?EPISODE 2 of the NAKED VOICE: COVID POSITIVE?Can we extract any positives from the global pandemic? Any lessons and what will the future hold?Listen to Laurie Castelli-Gair talk about his fascinating journey from studying Engineering Science at Oxford to board Account Director at BMP then Planning Director at CDP during the heyday of UK advertising – to then becoming a Production Intern and subsequently establishing himself as a leading photographer and commercials Director. And on top of all this, recently qualifying as a Human Givens Psychotherapist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2021-03-0950 min
NAKED VOICECOVID POSITIVE?EPISODE 2 of the NAKED VOICE: COVID POSITIVE?
Can we extract any positives from the global pandemic? Any lessons and what will the future hold?
Listen to Laurie Castelli-Gair talk about his fascinating journey from studying Engineering Science at Oxford to board Account Director at BMP then Planning Director at CDP during the heyday of UK advertising – to then becoming a Production Intern and subsequently establishing himself as a leading photographer and commercials Director. And on top of all this, recently qualifying as a Human Givens Psychotherapist.
2021-03-0950 min
NAKED VOICEHow we got nakedListen to our naked, uncensored account of all things advertising and communication. This first episode is about why and how we set up NKD and NAKEDHEALTH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-0131 min
NAKED VOICEHow we got nakedListen to our naked, uncensored account of all things advertising and communication. This first episode is about why and how we set up NKD and NAKEDHEALTH.
2021-03-0131 min