Interviews

First-hand perspectives from the executives, entrepreneurs, creatives and marketing leaders shaping the future of media, technology and advertising.


Estonia’s quiet luxury: How Lilli Jahilo is rewriting fashion’s rules from Tallinn

Estonia’s quiet luxury: How Lilli Jahilo is rewriting fashion’s rules from Tallinn

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Performance, Platforms and the Future of Advertising: Inside The Gray Agency’s Bet on Creativity and Data

Performance, Platforms and the Future of Advertising: Inside The Gray Agency’s Bet on Creativity and Data

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Teenage Observer Turned Wartime Journalist: Mariana Lastovyria’s Mission to Keep Ukraine’s Voice Alive

Teenage Observer Turned Wartime Journalist: Mariana Lastovyria’s Mission to Keep Ukraine’s Voice Alive

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Technology Without the Bloat: Tangent’s Strategic Bet on Cloud, AI, and Consulting

Technology Without the Bloat: Tangent’s Strategic Bet on Cloud, AI, and Consulting

In a crowded field of digital agencies and consultancies, Tangent stands apart by refusing to fit the mould. Neither a traditional systems integrator nor a boutique creative shop, the independent fir…



Building Brands That Matter: Global Insight from Svetlana Stotskaya

Building Brands That Matter: Global Insight from Svetlana Stotskaya

In an era where digital tools are transforming the mechanics of marketing, Svetlana Stotskaya offers a timely reminder that lasting brand impact is still built on human insight, cultural fluency and …


From Algorithms to Authenticity: Genuin’s Bid to Reclaim Digital Community

From Algorithms to Authenticity: Genuin’s Bid to Reclaim Digital Community

At a time when algorithmic dominance defines much of social media, Genuin offers a different proposition: a video-led, community-based platform that puts curation and trust above virality. In a wide-…


Beyond the Home Screen: TiVo’s Strategy for Seamless Discovery and Smarter Monetisation

Beyond the Home Screen: TiVo’s Strategy for Seamless Discovery and Smarter Monetisation

At Cannes Lions, Xperi Inc’s Chief Product Officer Geir Skaaden outlines how TiVo is evolving from a DVR pioneer to an independent platform for content discovery, advertising integration, and in-car …


Beyond the QR Code: How IRCODE Aims to Make the Visual World Scannable

Beyond the QR Code: How IRCODE Aims to Make the Visual World Scannable

Imagine pointing your phone at a television screen, a fashion spread, or a Renaissance painting and unlocking a layer of rich, contextual digital content without needing a QR code or visible prompt. …