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Our MD Keith Smith filled the hot seat for an interview with influencer May King Tsang for her FOMO live broadcast recently. Here’s a video catch up of the show. In it, they discuss Keith’s background and how The Advertist came into being, how a chance encounter over the socials led to a long-term collaboration, […]

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THE FUEL PODCAST - MARK DENTON: THE NEW BOY

We need a hero. We need someone Pleasingly Reserved and Artfully Modest. Mark Denton is a creative veteran of some 40 years. He’s directed over 500 commercials. He’s one of the most awarded creatives in the world Yet he still…
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KEITH SMITH: THE RETURN ON INFLUENCE

Influencer marketing is a form of marketing as old as commerce itself, but in recent times, where there’s so many messages being blasted at us and lies dressed up as facts, the medium has taken on a new level of credence. We trust…
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Imagivation

What role does faith and belief play in company development? Keith Smith writes about his understanding, based on conversations from The Fuel Podcast with guests, sales expert Brad Smith and psychologist Dr Rachel Lawes. The full article explores…
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BRAD SMITH: YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH

What effect does faith have in the sales and marketing process? Whether you’re a religious person or not, belief in things yet to happen is part and parcel of sales and marketing. We’re all doing things now that will hopefully benefit…
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DR. RACHEL LAWES: UNSPOKEN LAWES

In this show, we discuss the unspoken signs of success; in leadership, branding, and work and personal relationships. Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation and my guest – Dr Rachel Lawes is a…
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PAUL BAINSFAIR (IPA) – THE 60:40 RULE

Is the advertising business a form of business or entertainment? It needs to be entertaining but there definitely is a science to it. Paul Bainsfair is the Director General of the IPA – the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.…