Summary

In this episode, Ryan, Joel, and Rhona discuss the intersection of AI, marketing, and pop culture, focusing on the recent controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's use of AI in her music video and the psychology behind why Lily Allen has blown up (again) with her new album 'West End Girl'

They explore themes of authenticity versus automation, the role of AI in creative industries, and the public's perception of AI in entertainment. The conversation also touches on the impact of negativity in marketing, the creeping presence of AI in everyday life, and the importance of using AI as a tool for efficiency rather than a replacement for human creativity.

Join Ryan and Richard for another instalment of The Big Thing, as they unpack the ground breaking $38 billion partnership between OpenAI and AWS. This episode delves into the contrasting AI investments of the US and UK, while also touching on the seasonal buzz around Christmas adverts.

We're drowning in messages but starved of meaning

In this episode, Ryan and Richard sit down with Nick Clemmow, LOOPs Operations Director. Just a week before he heads off on paternity leave to talk about how communication has changed in the post-COVID, AI-powered world.

They get honest about what “Ops” actually means, how agencies rebuilt their workflows after lockdown, and why AI is changing not just how we make creative work, but how we talk to each other.

Expect banter about Slack pings, bad briefs, digital burnout, and a soon to be dad perspective on future leadership.