Shows
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Corey duBrowa and Taj ReidWPP's Rob Reilly is joined by Burson’s executive power duo, Corey duBrowa and Taj Reid, on the latest episode of Screaming Creativity. The trio swap stories from their past careers and discuss building corporate systems for success, understanding that profitability and purpose can coexist in modern communications and leveraging the power of earned-first creative and PR.
2025-11-1944 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Marcel MarcondesOn this episode of Screaming Creativity, WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Marcel Marcondes, Global CMO of AB InBev. The duo dive into Marcel’s two-decade tenure at the company, his belief in creativity as a competitive advantage for solving business and consumer problems, and how AB InBev builds its "Justice League" of partners based on trust and shared responsibility.
2025-10-0759 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Chad NelsonWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by tech start-up founder and creative specialist Chad Nelson on the latest episode of Screaming Creativity. The duo discuss Chad's early inspiration from Walt Disney and homemade VHS movies, his career pioneering work in 3D graphics and collaborating with titans like Richard Branson and Sam Altman at OpenAI, and the vital role of tastemakers in technology's creative process. Plus, Chad shares his golden rules for karaoke, "knee slide” included.
2025-09-1148 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Carolyn EversonWPP's Rob Reilly is joined by seasoned tech executive, consultant and board member Carolyn Everson on the latest episode of Screaming Creativity. The pair discuss Carolyn’s early days at Facebook (now Meta), learnings from her first career "fail" and combating imposter syndrome at the highest levels, as well as the shift from c-suite to boardroom.
2025-07-2455 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Michael JohnsonWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Michael Johnson, 4x Olympic Champion & CEO of Grand Slam Track, at Cannes Lions 2025 to discuss Michael's iconic golden track shoes, his new venture Grand Slam Track and the evolving landscape of athletes as brands in this digital era.
2025-07-1748 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Cindy GallopWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by industry executive Cindy Gallop for a candid conversation recounting Cindy's formative years at BBH, her fearless approach as a founder and CEO, the challenges and triumphs of building a disruptive venture, and the importance of breaking down societal and industry taboos.
2025-06-2439 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Ozwald BoatengRob Reilly is joined by Ozwald Boateng, a trailblazing fashion icon whose career has redefined modern tailoring. From his groundbreaking arrival on Savile Row to designing costumes for Hollywood blockbusters, Boateng shares the key moments and inspirations that have defined his career. The duo also discuss this year's Met Gala theme and the surprising story of Will Smith's influence on pronouncing his last name.
2025-05-0836 min
Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob PittmanBonus Episode: Improbable Career JumpsWhether it’s a promotion or a pivot, a great pitch or a stroke of luck, behind most successful careers is an improbable jump that unlocks new possibilities. Ryan Seacrest went from small-time broadcast host to breaking big with American Idol. On the other hand, Rob Reilly, the Chief Creative Officer of WPP, shocked his colleagues when he stepped backwards just as his career was about to peak, and IPG’s Jacki Kelley made some moves that surprised even herself. Plus, radio and podcast personality Angela Yee and advertising executive Tim Castree have amazing tales to tell about climbing the lad...
2025-02-2020 min
Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast#244: Rob Reilly, Global Chief Creative Officer of WPPWe Finally Got Him! Breaking In with Rob Reilly
This episode is five years in the making—Rob Reilly, Global Chief Creative Officer at WPP, joins the pod! From breaking into his first job (with a bit of help from his mom's bowling league) to re-breaking into the industry at 34, Rob's journey is packed with lessons on persistence, creativity, and risk-taking. Plus, chaos ensues as B&E co-founder Jack hilariously "applies" for Team Starbucks mid-interview. Don’t miss this candid, inspiring, and laugh-filled conversation with one of the ad world’s biggest leaders!
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2024-11-2052 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Jayson AtienzaCannes Special: Rob Reilly is joined by Jayson Atienza, award-winning artist and creative director, to discuss Jayson’s impressive career journey, the inspiration behind his designs for the WPP Beach at Cannes Lions this year, and how living in different countries with unique cultures has shaped him as an artist.
2024-10-0843 min
Breaking and Entering Advertising PodcastB&E Dream Guest List: Five Influential Advertising FiguresIn this episode, Geno Schellenberger and Ken Bates discuss their dream list of future guests for the Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast. The guests they mention include David Droga, Alex Bogusky, Rob Reilly, Susan Credle, and Danny Robinson. They highlight the achievements and contributions of each guest to the advertising industry and share their admiration for their work. They also discuss the importance of mentorship and the impact of coaching trees in the industry. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to suggest their own dream guests for future episodes.
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2024-08-2733 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Rose HercegCannes Special: Rob Reilly is joined by Rose Herceg, President of Australia and New Zealand at WPP, as the duo discuss life lessons from Rose’s parents, Rose’s experience as Cannes Creative Data Jury President, and the landscape and evolution of creativity in Australia and New Zealand.
2024-08-2030 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Philip ThomasCannes Special: Rob Reilly is joined by Philip Thomas, Chief Executive of Ascential and Chair of Cannes Lions, to discuss the evolution of Cannes Lions over the years, the behind the scenes stories from the renowned global festival, and how Cannes helps push the industry forward.
2024-08-0835 min
Bagley Talks to an Important Person13: Rob Reilly-The Number One Job of a CCO
In this episode of Bagley Talks to an Important Person, Jason Bagley engages in a captivating conversation with Rob Reilly, the Global Chief Creative Officer of WPP, exploring the realm of creativity and innovation. Rob, celebrated for his leadership in the advertising industry, shares insights from his journey, including his pivotal role in WPP's journey to becoming the Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Festival 2022.
Listeners are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at Rob's creative process and the groundbreaking campaigns he's spearheaded. Enjoy!
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2024-05-131h 07SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Stephan PretoriusWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Stephan Pretorius, Chief Technology Officer at WPP, to discuss Stephan’s career journey, his predictions for the future of AI, and how WPP is developing and deploying AI solutions with its clients globally.
2024-05-0721 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Kat Sullivan and Precious AshamaWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kat Sullivan, Senior Director of Interaction Design at WPP, and Precious Ashama, Experiential Creative at Hogarth, to discuss accessibility in the tech sector, the creation of WPP’s Creative Tech Apprenticeship program, and some of their favorite creative projects inspired by new innovations.
2024-04-2416 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Cameron Lee BurrillWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Cameron Lee Burrill, a producer at Hogarth, to discuss Cameron’s career pivot from acting to production, his experience working at the largest creative content production company in the world, what drew him to the industry, and his not so secret talent - tap dancing.
2024-04-0221 minMath & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob PittmanRob Reilly: “Be a fountain of ideas.”How does one come up with great ideas? Some may think they’re random strokes of genius, but Rob Reilly knows it takes a mix of hard work and creativity–the truest embodiment of math and magic. Now the Chief Creative Officer of WPP, Rob built his stunning reputation on work that is memorable and buzzy, from campaigns for companies like American Express and Burger King to the “Fearless Girl” statue that still stands in Manhattan’s Financial District. These works weren’t strokes of genius. They emerged from decades of Rob tirelessly logging ideas and learning his business inside and o...
2024-03-2836 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Rich FrankelWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Rich Frankel, Global Creative Director at Spotify Advertising, to discuss Rich’s pioneering role on the team that launched MTV, Nickelodeon and The Movie Channel, his experience working alongside Sting during his solo career, the rise of podcasts during the pandemic, and how Spotify is using innovative tech and AI to create personalized experiences for listeners.
2024-03-1923 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Manolo ArroyoCANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Manolo Arroyo, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, to discuss his childhood in Brazil, Coca-Cola’s evolution as one of the world’s most iconic brands, WPP Open X and Coca-Cola’s work together and more.
2024-03-0525 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Noel BronsonWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by rising star Noel Bronson, a Senior Creative at Ogilvy, who shares how pop culture influences his creativity, what sets the advertising industry apart, and some of his favorite career moments - from starting his own business to doing merchandise design for Epic Record artists such as Puff Daddy, DJ Khaled and more.
2024-02-2024 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Laura Maness and Gabriel SchmittWPP's Rob Reilly is joined by Laura Maness, Global CEO of Grey Group and Gabriel Schmitt, Global Chief Creative Officer at Grey Group, to discuss what drew them both to the industry, how to balance a global vision and business, qualities that make a good leader, and more.
2024-01-2338 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Angela Ahrendts, DBEWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Angela Ahrendts, former CEO of Burberry, SVP at Apple, and current chair of Save the Children Intl. to discuss the importance of having a CEO who believes in creativity, the impact of AI on the advertising industry, and learnings from her career journey.
[Angela is a member of the board of directors at WPP.]
2024-01-0939 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Mae KarwowskiWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Mae Karwowski, CEO and Founder of Obviously, to discuss WPP’s 2023 acquisition of Obviously, the explosive growth of influencer marketing and how Mae predicted it, advice for young entrepreneurs, and her unusual first job – selling first edition and rare books.
2023-12-1916 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Fernando MachadoCANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Fernando Machado, Advisor at NotCo, to discuss gaming as a newer category at Cannes Lions, Rob and Fernando’s shared history with Burger King, what drew Fer to NotCo, and why he loves the advertising industry.
2023-12-0640 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Kathleen HallCANNES SPECIAL: WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer at Microsoft, for a special Cannes episode, to discuss Microsoft winning Marketer of the Year at Cannes Lions in 2021, the role of a Chief Brand Officer, how data and creativity go hand-in-hand, and her proudest career moments.
2023-11-1444 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Kathleen HallCANNES SPECIAL: Kathleen Hall
WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Kathleen Hall, Chief Brand Officer at Microsoft, to discuss Microsoft winning Marketer of the Year at Cannes Lions in 2021, the role of a Chief Brand Officer, how data and creativity go hand-in-hand, and her proudest career moments.
2023-11-1444 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Michelle MorganWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by rising star Michelle Morgan, a Strategy Director at GroupM’s Mindshare, to discuss the creative side of media strategy, the power behind fusing data and storytelling, and the importance of mentorship.
2023-10-3023 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Marlon Wayans - Part 2WPP’s Rob Reilly continues his conversation with comedian, actor, producer, and writer Marlon Wayans as they think about new ways to bring the advertising and entertainment sectors closer together, the legacy and branding of the Wayans family, the secret sauce to brand consistency, and AI’s impact on the world of entertainment.
2023-10-1835 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Marlon Wayans - Part 1WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by comedian, actor, producer, and writer extraordinaire Marlon Wayans to discuss their mutual sneaker obsession, the art of comedy and the creative process, some of Marlon’s most iconic roles over the years, and how to bring humor back into the advertising sector.
2023-10-1832 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Omid FarhangWPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Omid Farhang, CEO and Founder of Majority, to discuss how he started his own agency, what it took to convince Shaquille O’Neal to become an investor in Majority, Omid’s passion for pop culture, the importance of authentic positivity and who his creative hero is.
2023-10-0324 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYScreaming Creativity with Devika Bulchandani and Jon HalvorsonIn the opening episode of the series WPP’s Rob Reilly is joined by Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO at Ogilvy, and Jon Halvorson, Global SVP, Consumer Experience & Digital Commerce at Mondelēz International. They discuss what makes the advertising industry so special, why creativity is the world’s greatest asset, some of their favorite creative campaigns and what defines a good leader. The guests also reveal some unexpected secret talents.
2023-09-1928 min
SCREAMING CREATIVITYSCREAMING CREATIVITY SEASON 1 TRAILERHave a sneak peek at some of the inspiring, intelligent, witty and creative guests in our first few shows!
2023-09-1501 min
Saville Productions Purpose PodcastRob Reilly on advertising in the 21st centuryRupert sits down with Rob Reilly to discuss the AI revolution, management styles, and iconic brands he has collaborated with.Rob Reilly is the Global Chief Creative Officer of WPP.Rupert Maconick is the Founder and Executive Producer of Saville Productions. Saville Productions works with major brands to produce brand-sponsored films and documentaries on a wide range of social and environmental issues.
2023-06-0626 min
Campaign ChemistryCampaign Chemistry Rewind: WPP’s chief creative officer Rob Reilly, 4.5.2023Nearly two years ago, Rob Reilly joined WPP as its first chief creative officer with a remit to make it the most creative company in the world. Since then, the agency has been named the most creative company of the year at Cannes twice. How has he done it? In part by poaching top talent, such as global Ogilvy CCO Liz Taylor and global director of creative excellence Eric Monnet. Also, by meeting increasing client demands to work in a more integrated way across the network. WPP’s OpenX is a prime example, bringing together agencies such as...
2023-05-1745 min
Campaign ChemistryCampaign Chemistry: WPP’s chief creative officer Rob ReillyNearly two years ago, Rob Reilly joined WPP as its first chief creative officer with a remit to make it the most creative company in the world. Since then, the agency has been named the most creative company of the year at Cannes twice. How has he done it? In part by poaching top talent, such as global Ogilvy CCO Liz Taylor and global director of creative excellence Eric Monnet. Also, by meeting increasing client demands to work in a more integrated way across the network. WPP’s OpenX is a prime example, bringing together agencies such as...
2023-04-0545 min