Join us in bidding farewell to Sue Unerman as she leaves EssenceMediacom for exciting new opportunities. Sue's tenure at EM has been marked by innovation and passion. Tune in as we celebrate her journey, her love for New Orleans, and her undying admiration for Bob Dylan. Thanks Sue, for the inspiration and memories!…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with VP Client Partner BT Group, Verity Campion. Verity is a media professional with over 20 years experience both in-house and agency side. Thriving in fast paced environments, Verity has worked across a large and diverse portfolio of accounts including BT Group, P&G, Associated British Foods, Ubisoft…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with Former WPP UK President Karen Blackett. After 29 years at WPP, including long successful stints at Mediacom, Karen is leaving the company to pursue other external interests and opportunities. We discuss her career achievements, top 5 favourite moments at WPP and her love for chunky jewellery.…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with David Wilding. David aims to help create new ways to deliver data and insight-driven communications. As CSO, he intends to lead the company’s long-term strategy and innovation, and, drawing from his experience working with leading global brands, he will help EMX’s clients deliver integrated soluti…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha are joined by Managing Director of Client Experience for EssenceMediacom X, Jessica Lenehan. Jess has been at Essence since 2017 where she started as a client lead on Google. She has recently taken on the role of Managing Director which can be described as fundamental to the success and development of client re…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with Leonardo Reyes Acosta who is SVP Head of Analytics here at EssencemediacomX. Leo is a talented and highly motivated data scientist, researcher and GIS enthusiast, with experience in the private sector and in academy. Passionate about his profession, he is keenly interested in understanding what mo…

Happy New Year!This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue & Sacha down with CEO of EssenceMediacomX Clare Chapman. Clare is responsible for growing the business through exceptional client service and delivery, combining creativity and data-driven excellence. Clare returned to EssenceMediacomX in November 2023 after two years as CEO for Carat UK, havin…

This week on Connected, Sue sits down Chief Operating Officer of EssenceMediacomX Anna Berry. Anna has played an instrumental role in managing a raft of big-name clients. Prior to Essence, Anna spent 19 years at Mediacom as a Business Partner working across Sky, Direct Line Group and many more. Anna works with client services and specialist teams w…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with EM Global Head of Creative Transformation Nick Palmer. Nick led Global product development and creative innovation at Creative Systems, before assuming his current role as Global Head of Creative Transformation. Nick is primarily responsible for creating content centric strategies for internationa…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with US CEO of EssenceMediacom, Jill Kelly. Jill previously served as GroupM’s Global CMO, during these three and a half years Jill led the revitalization of the GroupM brand and its reputation globally, demonstrating the power of brand purpose in driving business growth. The culmination of this work w…

This week on the EssenceMediacom Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with Ocean Outdoor CEO Phil Hall. Phil joined Ocean as joint UK managing director in July 2019, after spending 18 years at Mediacom. Phil now aims to continue delivering innovation for advertisers in an unmissable, mass, brand-safe environment resulting in the most exciting …

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with Managing Partner Liam Dawson. Liam has 17 years’ experience in the industry with 15 of those spent working here at essencemediacom. Liam worked at News UK for a few years within the commercial sales team, working with agencies to help grow client relationships before eventually coming back to Medi…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with EMX Head of Creative Futures, Rob Meldrum. Previously worked as SVP Head of experience EMEA at Essence last year before taking his current role. Rob has great in-depth knowledge of the digital ecosystem, not only is he full of experience, skills, and knowledge, Rob is great at finding practical so…

Lindsey Jordan is Head of Creative Strategy & Creative Futures here at EssenceMediacom having just started the role in January this year. Lindsey started working for MediaCom in 2005 as a planner/buyer at MediaCom Scotland, then moved to London as a Planner in 2007. Went on to become Strategy Director in 2013 working across a range of brands and ca…

This week on the essencemediacom Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with EMEA Chief Analytics Officer Barbara Blanzat Henao. Barbara has expertise within data management, analytics, strategy, and brand marketing. Huge passion for data understanding, capability, and business growth, whilst taking pride in building and retaining top analytics …

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with Kristen Gower who is Global President at EssenceMediacom. In 2022, Kristen established Mediacom’s dedicated B2B practice building a team that provides end-to-end scaled marketing solutions to a new generation of marketers, leveraging strategic expertise, audience and customer marketing, data orche…

This week on Connected, Sue and Sacha sit down with the Founder of MarketingKind Paul Skinner. Paul Skinner is the founder of MarketingKind, which brings together business leaders, marketers and change-makers to tackle social and environmental problems through their brands and businesses, volunteering and activism. Paul is an advisory board member …

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with EssenceMediacomX CEO Ryan Storrar. Ryan was appointed CEO of Essence EMEA in 2022, and now works as Global Chief Media Solutions Officer across EssenceMediacom and CEO of EssenceMediacomX. Ryan joined Essence in early 2016, and led the development of Essence's media practices with a pa…

This week on the Connected Podcast, we sit down with EssenceMediacom Global CEO Nick Lawson after his time visiting some of the offices across the world. We discuss the merger now a month in and his overall hopes for the year ahead.By MediaCom UK

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with Co Founder & Editor at Creative Salon, Sonoo Singh. Sonoo is a business journalist and editor with more than two decades of experience reporting on media and marketing. Known for agenda-setting exclusives and high profile interviews with industry figures from across the world - for pri…

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and I talk with Claire Prince. Claire is Director and Head of Branded Entertainment here at EssenceMediacom having worked in the role since for just over a year. With over a decade of successfully developing factual TV concepts for international broadcasters Claire has spent the last 5 years working with glob…

Happy 100th episode! This week, Anna and Margot try out White Claw's newest innovation, talk about the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and go over New Year's Resolutions! A full video episode of this week's episode can be found on Patreon. Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion…

Anna and Margot discuss the 12 things 2022 should be most embarrassed about as it winds down. Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

Anna is a guest on Alijah Webb's radio show, Never Too Much this week. They talk about money, anxiety, The White Lotus, and music! Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Patreon (only $1!): www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Ramos Scholarship Fund: gofund.me/ca22a12c

We're back! After a brief hiatus, Anna and Margot talk about Thanksgiving, Anna's birthday, and much more! Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sacha goes from Co-host to guest after being recognised as Face to Watch 2022 by Campaign Magazine. Sacha is a PRO Account Director having worked for the company for five years. Sue quizzes Sacha on his time at MediaCom and what he hopes to achieve next year. We also discuss his huge love for music and Lucozade S…

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with MediaCom's Global Art Director Sam Learmonth. Sam has worked for MediaCom for just over twenty years, starting with helping out on mock ups for new business pitches working as the Joint head of MediaCom Create. Twenty years later he is now the Global Art Director here at MediaCom worki…

This week, Anna and Margot talk about Midnights, Harry Styles running from something with his neverending tour, and how Jesse Rutherford is a youth vampire. TW: mentions of grooming. Margot's TikTok: @holygemini Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion

Anna chats with Andrea Jones-Rooy (@jonesrooy on Instagram and Twitter) the comedian, circus performer, and Ph.D. political scientist about humans being irrational, losing the crowd at stand-up, and TikTok! Andrea's links: www.jonesrooy.com Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod…

This week, Anna puts her own embarrassment out there by reading Clexa fanfiction she wrote at the age of 18. Margot's TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@holygemini Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with MediaCom's Head of Media & Business Operations Graeme Canter. Graeme started his career at MediaCom in June 2000 and has since held seven different positions within the investment and operational functions here at MediaCom. During his time at MediaCom he has helped bring in numerous ne…

Anna and Margot talk about Anna's trip to Austin, drinking at music festivals, and of course...Halloween. Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

I am out of town this weekend, so new episode coming next week! In the meantime, enjoy a classic with the hilarious Leslie Seiler. Anna chats with Leslie Seiler (@leslieseiler on Instagram) about a myriad of embarrassing stories, including a tough run in with dolphins, tripping on a sewer grate, and much more! Leslie's Links: https://linktr.ee/lesl…

Anna and Margot talk Sam Smith, vinyl, and internet embarrassment this week! Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

Happy Friday!This week on the MediaCom Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down Media Week 30 under 30 winner Jack Lynch. Jack is a Senior Associate Director - Data and Tech Strategist here at MediaCom having worked at the company for just over 6 years. Jack started his career as a Paid Social Planner Buyer working across SKY & Now TV. Jack now le…

This week, Anna and Margot talk about the chilly weather and the trainwreck of a Bachelorette finale Note: At the end of this episode, I incorrectly said that @hellotefi on TikTok had put together a list of resources for protestors in Iran. She had actually put together a list for the citizens of Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. As far a…

Anna chats with Subhah Agarwal (@subhaha on Instagram) about their anxieties, pets, pets with anxiety, and much more! Subhah's debut comedy album, Dog Show: music.apple.com/album/id/1640171943 Subhah's website: www.subhahcomedy.com Subhah's Linktree: linktr.ee/SubhahComedy Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Oh No! Linktree: linktr.ee/iamthe…

This is a re-release, new episode next week! This week, Anna welcomes Gillian to the podcast and her home to review the latest White Claw pack! Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion

Anna and Margot talk about fall, Halloween, and the VMAs! Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

This week on the MediaCom Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with Mediacom's Head of Publishing Adam Crow. Adam joined MediaCom in January 2008 & has over 30 years’ experience in the publishing arena, having been Head of Publishing at 4 of the top 10 UK media agencies. Currently heads up the Publishing team here at MediaCom where he has work…

Anna and Margot talk about Harry Styles, jobs, and camping. Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with WeAre8 founder and CEO Sue Fennessy. A serial tech entrepreneur who spent the last 30 years building transformational businesses. You may also know her as the founder and former CEO of Standard Media Index, the world’s leading media data aggregation business. She was highlighted by For…

Anna and Margot talk about internet drama, oversharing, and haircuts this week! Margot's TikTok: @holygemini Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod

Lord Mark Price is a businessman, writer and former government Minister of Trade. Former Managing Director of Waitrose, Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership and Chairman of Business in the Community, spent over 40 years unlocking the power of people in organisations. Lord Mark is also the president of the CMI and board member of Coca Cola …

Anna and Margot talk about the state of the world and, even more importantly, the state of the Bachelorettes currently airing on ABC. Margot's TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@holygemini Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion

Anna chats with comedian Annick Adelle (@annickadelle on Instagram) this week about bombing in stand-up, casinos, and pigeons! Annick's comedy album Between Two Worlds: https://music.apple.com/album/id/1632837469 Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion

This week on the Connected Podcast, Sue and Sacha sit down with Misha Sher who is Global Head of Sport, Entertainment and Culture here at MediaCom. As an industry veteran who has been at the forefront of the sports industry for more than 15 years, Misha has negotiated and advised on sponsorship investments and activations with major sport & enterta…

This is a re-release! There will be a new episode next week, but for now, enjoy one of the early moments of Anna & honorary co-host Margot. This week Anna is joined by Margot to talk about the Dear Evan Hansen trailer, air travel, and southern accents, and Anna absolutely airballs some compliment delivery. Margot on Instagram: https://www.instagram…

This week, Anna chats with the Boss Bitches, Rachel and Kirsten, about their new podcast, and circumcision!The Boss Bitch Show Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boss-bitch-show-podcast/id1624135904The Boss Bitch Show Instagram: www.instagram.com/bossbitchshowOh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/OhnothepodOh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion…

This week, recurring co-host Margot comes on to talk with Anna about everything that's annoying them. Abortion Funds Donation Link: abortionfunds.org Oh No! Patreon: www.patreon.com/Ohnothepod Oh No! Links: linktr.ee/iamthecampion