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We delve into creativity in this episode. We have the opportunity to give some excellent insights into why Good Creativity Doesn't Just Happen.

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In this episode, we dive into campaigns that were memorable to us and what stood out about the campaigns. We get to share great insights about campaigns and everything it takes to succeed.

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Anita, Content Manager asks Anne, Client service and Erastus, Graphic Designer & Animations about their favorite social media apps and why they enjoy using them. The trio then indulges in a conversation about the marketing opportunities the apps provide. They answer questions such as how each app is relevant to businesses, how advertising can be implemented in them and what the future holds for social media applications. Take a listen and find out their insights.

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0:00 Introduction

0:28 What’s your favorite app?

1:55 Most relevant apps for businesses

4:15 Social Media Audiences

6:05 Using Twitter Spaces for Advertising

7:14 Using TikTok for Advertising

11:00 Do brands still need creatives in the Age of TikTok

14:43 What is the future of your favorite app?

16:46 What’s your average screen time on your favorite app?

17:31 Wrapping up

Useful Links

Rebranding of TikTok from Musical.ly: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/2/17644260/musically-rebrand-tiktok-bytedance-douyin

Twitter Spaces: How to Use it Effectively to Grow Your Brand: https://www.socialpilot.co/blog/how-to-use-twitter-spaces

Branded Hashtag Challenge: Harness the power of participation: https://www.tiktok.com/business/en/blog/branded-hashtag-challenge-harness-the-power-of-participation

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Franc, Digital head discusses with Cynthia; social media manager and Anne, Client Service about the latest trends in TV, Connected TV. He answers questions such as what CTV entails, how it’s different from traditional/linear TV, how the market and brands are responding to the technology, how beneficial it is and whether you can track traffic on CTV.

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0:00 Introduction

1:35 Evolution of TV

3:16 Connected TV

5:05 Smart Server Systems

9:04 Market adoption Smart Ads

11:58 Connected TV vs Linear TV

13:05 CTV Ads Execution Criteria

15:27 ROI of CTV Ads

20:10 Premium Offerings - Pay for No-Ads Experience

22:10 CTV Analytic Tools

23:43 Wrapping up

Useful Links

What is Connected TV: https://www.oracle.com/ke/cx/advertising/measurement/ctv-vs-ott/

Smart Ads: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2017/05/10/smart-ads-the-future-ad-evolution-here

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Cynthia, Social media manager indulges Jacque and Franc in a conversation about bias against women in society. What constitutes bias against women? Is today’s bias against women deliberate? How can we progress towards an unbiased society? The tackle these critical questions as we commemorate 2022’s International Women’s Day.

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0:00 Introduction

0:38 Do people understand the bias against women?

2:02 Do personality contributes to bias against women?

3:20 Is breaking the bias a personal or societal responsibility?

7:04 Ways of breaking the bias

10:33 How better can we educate society to break the bias?

17:46 How do we break the barrier to accessing mentors?

20:47 The mindset of women

24:33 Wrapping up

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Credit Bank Launches elev8HER: https://creditbank.co.ke/discover-more/credit-bank-launches-elevateher-a-women-targeted-banking-product/

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Franc, Head of Digital at TDM indulges Jacque, Social Media Manager in a discourse about the digital trends to expect in 2022. They look at QR Codes, Metaverse, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), Google Analytics 4, E-commerce, Social Media Influencers, and tools.

Discussion Points

00:00 Introduction

08:30 QR Codes

12:20 Metaverse

15:58 NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)

19:08 Google Analytics 4

25:50 Influencers

29:43 Social Media Tools

34:32 E-Commerce

39:12 Conclusion

Useful Links

What is NFT and How it Works: https://www.investopedia.com/non-fungible-tokens-nft-5115211

What is Q-commerce: https://www.gofrugal.com/blog/what-is-q-commerce/

Who Invented the QR Code?: https://www.sproutqr.com/blog/qr-code-history

Safaricom M-Pesa 1-Tap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ez5OoLogRQ

KIpchoge Sells NFT: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sports/kipchoge-debut-on-nft-3388446

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In the premiere podcast of TDM, Franc, Head of Digital, and Jackie, Social Media Manager, recap the most notable digital media developments in 2021. They discuss influencers, streaming services, the creators' economy, and the controversial clout chasing evident in modern society. Indeed, a lot happened in 2021 but more is expected this coming year.

Discussion Points

0:00 Introduction

0:40 Influencers

6:12 Music Streaming Services

10:50 Voice Search Technology

13:30 Creators Economy

17:47 Newsletter

18:56 Digital Newspapers

20:00 Cookies

22:34 App Permission

24:40 Clout Chasing

26:25 Wrapping Up

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Clubhouse: A social audio app for iOS and Android where users can communicate in audio chat rooms accommodating groups of thousands of people. www.clubhouse.com

The Death of the Third-Party Cookie: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/third-party-cookie-phase-out

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Franc, Head of Digital at TDM indulges Jacque, Social Media Manager in a discourse about the digital trends to expect in 2022. They look at QR Codes, Metaverse, NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), Google Analytics 4, E-commerce, Social Media Influencers, and tools.

Discussion Points

00:00 Introduction

08:30 QR Codes

12:20 Metaverse

15:58 NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)

19:08 Google Analytics 4

25:50 Influencers

29:43 Social Media Tools

34:32 E-Commerce

39:12 Conclusion

Useful Links

What is NFT and How it Works: https://www.investopedia.com/non-fungible-tokens-nft-5115211

What is Q-commerce: https://www.gofrugal.com/blog/what-is-q-commerce/

Who Invented the QR Code?: https://www.sproutqr.com/blog/qr-code-history

Safaricom M-Pesa 1-Tap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ez5OoLogRQ

KIpchoge Sells NFT: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sports/kipchoge-debut-on-nft-3388446

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