Best Under Armour Podcasts (2024)

To kick off the new season, Gymshark’s Chief Brand Officer, Noel Mack, joins Grace Hill for a masterclass on how to build an engaged and authentic community around your brand. Noel shares how the Gymshark customer has evolved over the years, how they include the customer in every level of decision-making, and how they manage to stay at the forefron…

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E26 - Rutgers Creative Ops Program with Amy Strickland 25:53

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Creative Ops Podcast, host Nish welcomes back Amy Tesch Strickland to discuss the new advanced creative operations silver certificate program offered through Rutgers University. The program, developed in collaboration with Clair Carter-Ginn and Corey Dill, promises a comprehensive 12-week curriculum divided i…

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Empowering every translator: our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility (Part 2)

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This episode of Globally Speaking celebrates 40 years of innovation from Trados Studio.Paul Filkin, Senior Director of Customer Enablement at RWS, speaks to Anna Rita de Bonis, Software Accessibility Specialist and Trainer for the Visually Impaired at RWS, who explains how she has helped us challenge the translation industry by helping to make Trad…

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E25 - Back from Summer Break! S2 Preview PLUS Dinosaurs, Conversations & Orchestration 32:41

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Nish returns from his summer break to reflect on his travels and introduce the upcoming second season of the Creative Ops podcast. He discusses the concept of creative operations as a living system, shares updates on the podcast community, and explores ideas about the future of creative work in relation to AI, data…

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Empowering every translator: our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility (Part 1)

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This episode of Globally Speaking celebrates 40 years of innovation from Trados Studio.Paul Filkin, Senior Director of Customer Enablement at RWS, speaks to Anna Rita de Bonis, Software Accessibility Specialist and Trainer for the Visually Impaired at RWS, who explains how she has helped us challenge the translation industry by helping to make Trad…

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All of a sudden, a lot is happening at department stores 34:42

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The team discusses a barrage of news from several players in a retail space that has been written off many times.By Retail Dive

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Artificial Intelligence: it’s not an ‘IF’ but a ‘WHEN’

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In our latest episode of the Globally Speaking Podcast, join Francisco Gomez, CEO of Factum Global, as he sits down with Jordan Cockrell to share some insights into what’s on the minds of today’s CEOs.Find out why most leaders are optimistic about the role of AI, cyber security and digital transformation and learn why 84 % of them see geographic ex…

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What’s going on with Amazon Fashion? 33:03

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The podcast welcomes Fashion Dive to discuss what the e-commerce giant’s approach to apparel means for brands and consumers, and what could be different.By Retail Dive

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AI Dialogues: can AI truly understand the world?

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Have you ever wondered how many colours the human eye can distinguish? Around 1 million! Yet, language only has about 12 basic colour terms to describe them.This leads us to the question: Can AI truly understand our world if it relies solely on linguistic training data? The reality is that language is an abstraction – an oversimplification of the w…

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E24 - Creative Operations Manifesto: Unveiling the "Why" with Shane Hegde of Air.inc 1:08:19

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Guest: Shane Hegde, Co-founder, Air.inc Shane is the Co-founder of Air.inc, a company that provides solutions for creative operations. With a background in Liberal Arts and a deep appreciation for the creative process, Shane has gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by creative teams in today's fast-paced, content-dri…

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Lee Peterson and the hard truth about retail stores 40:20

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E-commerce keeps growing because it’s easier to shop online. To survive, brick and mortar needs a good reason, too.By Retail Dive

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E21 - Grassroots Creative Ops: From Chaos to Efficiency w the Jeffrey Lash & Roman Kuebler of Under Armour 45:37

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In this episode, we'll take you behind the scenes with Roman Kuebler and Jeffrey Lash, the dynamic duo of creative ops at Under Armour. They share their secret sauce for building a well-oiled creative operations enabled content supply chain from the ground up, one template, one process at a time. Key Takeaways: 1. Empathy as the Foundation for Effe…

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The Playbook to Cult Status – What Will Be the Next Samba? 34:47

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Adidas’ Samba trainers have gone beyond cult status – they’ve become an iconic shoe for both Millennials and Gen Z, rewriting the playbook for sneaker success. However, as Samba fatigue sets in across the market, retailers and customers alike want to know what the next big trend will be. In the final episode of the season, Grace Hill is joined by E…

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E20 - Smashing Silos: Creative Ops & Marketing Ops Unite w Mike Rizzo of MarketingOps.com 47:12

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In this episode, Mike Rizzo, founder of Marketing Ops.com, joins us to explore the untapped opportunities in creative ops and marketing ops alignment. Discover how these two critical functions can partner to drive better outcomes across the entire organization. Key Takeaways 1. Creative Ops and Marketing Ops: Natural Partners: Creative ops and mark…

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The Last Thing The World Needs Is Another Clothing Brand 39:25

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Did you know that every 7 minutes, a pile of clothing waste the size of Mount Everest goes into the landfill? In the EU, policymakers are working toward a world where, by 2030, textile products will be durable and recyclable, free of hazardous substances, and produced with respect for both people and the planet. Fast fashion will be a thing of the …

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E19 - Legal as Co-Pilot in Accelerating Creative's AI Adoption w Betty Louie of Brandtech Group 59:23

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In this episode, we challenge the stereotype that legal teams hinder innovation by sitting down with Betty Louie, General Counsel and Partner at BrandTech Group. Betty shares how their legal team has been integral to catalyzing AI adoption through their simple yet effective "Green List" process, which creates a safe space for experimentation. Key T…

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E23 - Dots: Live from New York!!! & The Best Process of 100,000 Foot Creative Ops Leaders is .... 24:13

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In this episode, I riff and rant on three topics 00:00 Heads Up 03:09 Live from NYC ... want to watch 04:15 Meet Me at Henry Stewart Creative Operations Conference 05:41 The Best Process of 100,000 Foot Creative Ops Leaders Tune in for actionable insights to level up your Creative Ops game! Subscribe: Spotify Google Podcasts Player.fm Podcast addic…

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What’s happening at Macy’s 34:16

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Under a new CEO, the iconic department store is fielding a $6.6 billion takeover offer, closing another 150 stores and fighting to stay relevant.By Retail Dive

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E22 - Dots: Creative Ops Stories & Behaviours; WTF of Creative Ops & Simon Cowell x Socrates x Your Brief 45:13

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In this episode, I riff and rant on three topics 02:20 Creative Ops Vocabulary Follow Up: the power of language in shaping Creative Ops stories and (desired) behaviours 10:50 WTF of Creative Ops: Are you observing and asking about the Fs in your process? 17:35 Creative Briefs: Simon Cowell x (annoying 5 year old) Socrates = Eliminating a whole bunc…

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E18 - Secrets of a People-Centric Creative Ops Leader w Bethany Thornton 40:30

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In this episode, Bethany Thornton, former head of Creative Operations at Atlassian, shares her secrets of a people-centric approach to Creative Ops. She discusses how fostering communication, collaboration, and a culture of curiosity allowed Atlassian's creative organization to thrive through a period of rapid global growth. Key Takeaways & Sound B…

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Legislative Changes Will Affect All of Retail — Can Fashion Achieve a Circular Economy? 38:09

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Vogue Business’s recent sustainability article highlights that, ”A spate of new regulations could come with serious implications for an industry unaccustomed to navigating policy.” The regulatory environment is undergoing such drastic changes that the fashion industry cannot sustain its current operations. Reports forecast that up to 75 percent of …

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E17 - Creative Ops Dots: Purpose; Creative Ops Vocabulary; Change, Grandpas & Bruce Lee 39:28

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Summary In this episode, I discuss: Purpose of this Podcast: sharing my What, Why & How. "..... to facilitate the evolution of creative operations and help define what it is and what it can be......" Creative Ops Vocabulary: the power of the words we use to create the stories we want to come true (i.e. people provide feedback on time). "....for exa…

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How do you unlock mutual understanding in crisis situations around the world?

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Digital services (and digital access to information) are an increasingly important means of helping marginalized groups in emergencies. But, as you can imagine, there are many barriers preventing equal access to online information and apps. For instance, when international humanitarian organizations offer services in only international or official …

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Lenzing: The Textile Dilemma - Does Good, Sustainable, AND Cheap Exist? 50:24

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Clothes: if it’s cheap, then it’s poor quality and unsustainable, but if it’s the opposite, then it’s too expensive – is there a world where our clothing can be sustainable AND affordable? In this episode, Grace Hill sits down with a leader in this space: Lenzing Group’s Senior Commercial Director, Johannes Stefan. Johannes and Grace discuss how re…

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Why it’s so hard for retailers to do the right thing 30:19

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Businesses face new ethical questions and must act with more transparency in what corporate integrity expert Alison Taylor calls an increasingly turbulent world.By Retail Dive

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E16 - Creative Ops Crystal Ball Gazing w/ Jeremy Wintroub of ICP 58:27

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Episode Highlights Jeremy's Definition of Creative Ops (2:00) Mix of people, process and technology to bring brand stories to life "Breathing oxygen" into historically fractured creative processes The evolving relationship between scale and storytelling (12:00) Overcoming the tension between creativity and operational efficiency Using AI to break f…

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Primark: How to Strengthen Your Team with Data 31:42

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Primark’s Group Director of Planning and Space, Jon Rolls, joins Grace Hill to discuss how to leverage data for great decision-making, how Primark consistently delivers amazing fashion at amazing prices, and how to back the right trends. Plus, Jon shares why collaborations with Rita Ora were so successful, and how to strike the right balance betwee…

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E15 - Creative Ops Dots: More on Scale & Story; That Altman Quote & Creative Ops Altitudes 27:12

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Scale & Story: more data points from the community That Altman Quote: he is right, BUT .... Creative Ops Altitudes: a proposed framework for bringing more clarity to creative ops career progressionBy Nish Patel

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From dream to reality: shaping the future of localization with AI

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“Companies are nowadays expected to seamlessly cater to client preferences and deliver relevant and personalized content on demand. Real-time and just-in-time localization is a key component of this hyper-personalized approach to communication”.Listen to Loïc Dufresne de Virel, 25-year industry veteran and head of localization at Intel, who couldn’…

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E14 - Creative Ops Dots: The Org Chart Debate 33:20

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In this episode, Nish explores the topic of where creative operations should be located on the org chart. He discusses the response to a previous episode on the subject and shares the results of a survey he conducted. Nish also highlights the feedback he received from the community and the conversations he had with marketing operations professional…

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TikTok: Unveiling the Secrets To Winning In Social Commerce 41:54

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TikTok’s Fashion E-Commerce Leader, Tom Wintle, joins Grace Hill to reveal how TikTok is revolutionizing e-commerce to compete with retail giants and why it’s a channel you should be investing in to keep pace with your customers and competitors. Tom shares current user behaviour, how TikTok is collaborating with brands and content creators to gener…

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The story behind our stories on shrink and theft 23:45

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When the National Retail Federation retracted a theft claim following our coverage of its special report on crime, the news went viral. Here's what it took to get the story.By Retail Dive

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E13 - Location, Location, Location! CreativeOps on the Org Chart w Cella's Amy Strickland 52:06

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Joining us is Amy Tesch Strickland of Cella, a prominent figure in the creative operations community with extensive experience on both the brand and consulting sides, known for her expertise in guiding creative and marketing operations teams. You’ll hear about the strategic positioning of creative operations within an organization, the natural (and…

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How to Build a Winning TikTok Beauty Strategy with Iced Media’s Leslie Hall 39:32

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Iced Media is the agency that took Paula’s Choice to new heights, and their founder, Leslie Hall, joins Grace this week to reveal the winning strategies to keep pace with advancements in social selling. Did you know you have 0.5 seconds to grab a consumer’s attention in their social feed? Leslie reveals the best practices for creating engaging TikT…

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E12 - Prompting CreativeOps Leaders: AI Ideas 34:42

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In this episode, I list various ways creative operations leaders can leverage AI to enhance their work. Using the T3 (Thunking, Thinking & Transforming with) AI framework I walk through some easy and accessible ways to leverage AI. To free up time by outsourcing your boring, rote work to it. And re-investing that time to use AI as a thinking partne…

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AI Dialogues: exploring the significance of training AI models

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It's AI bingo at the moment! Everyone's talking about it - but did you know that the quality and quantity of training datasets are crucial to the accuracy and effectiveness of machine learning models? The more diverse and representative the data, the better the AI model can perform in terms of nuance. Did you ever wonder how to ensure that AI disce…

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E11 - REQUEST: Your Voice Matters! 5:05

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This is request to you - the Creative Ops Professional - to take a moment to participate in two important surveys focused on creative operations. Links below! As we navigate the evolving landscape of our profession, understanding where we stand today is crucial. These surveys are more than just questionnaires; they are tools that will help us bench…

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E10 - Fast Marketing, Calm Creativity & Self Service Automation: A CreativeOps Fable w Hubspot's Mark Brady 1:06:11

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Mark Brady, Head of Creative Solutions at HubSpot, discusses the value of self-service automation to increase content and go to market velocity and at the same time free up creatives. Said differently: Deliver More, Deliver Faster, Deliver Cost Effectively. He explains how HubSpot has implemented self-service automation through tools like Canva, we…

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Under Armour: How to Put the Customer First 35:57

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Under Armour’s Director of Merchandising EMEA, Sara Gannon, joins Grace Hill to offer valuable insights into how to bring the best assortment to market through truly understanding your customer. Sara and Grace discuss how to be strategic when it comes to discounting, how to celebrate your most loyal customers, and how Under Armour is approaching in…

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Inside Retail: New Season Trailer 0:43

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E09 - AI Creative/Operations Wave Series w Juliana Vail of Dreem.Ai 48:34

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In this kickoff episode of our AI Creative/Operations Wave Series, we are joined by Juliana Vail from Dreem.Ai This conversation starts us on our journey of surfing the gentle and not so gentle waves of the AI Tsunami. Juliana applies her expertise from 18 years of leveraging each successive wave of new technology to unlock new possibilities and va…

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