Strategies and Perspectives on Navigating the from Industry experts from, Brand Marketers, Management Executives and Creators. The pandemic has given rise to a new generation of digital talent managers. While the spotlight is on influencer fame and brand Influencer Marketing Managers, talent managers often go unrecognized. The low barrier to entry has caused many unqualified and inexperienced individuals to enter the industry, creating a negative perception of the profession and making it difficult for skilled managers to stand out. Aspiring talent managers face many challenges; including a lack of understanding of brands’ needs, non-existent training programs, documentation, mentorships, role models, and software solutions that cater to their needs. Without these resources they are unable to learn effectively or manage their clients efficiently.
In this podcast, the hosts Tinashe and Tonje interview Anna Pickard, a marketer with nine years of experience in social media. Anna discusses her background working in startups and corporate settings, including her time at Dell Technologies where she focused on social media strategy. She also talks about her transition to product marketing and her…
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Katie Stoller joins the Done Deal Show with Tinashe and Tonje as she shares her journey in the creator economy starting in 2009, working in PR, finding influential people to promote brands, and her experience at various PR agencies and a growth marketing agency. Katie discusses the challenges and differences in perspective between brand representatives…
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Tinashe Chaponda and Tonje Bakang interview Travis Montaque, the co-founder and CEO of Group Black and Crater, on The Done Deal Show podcast. Travis explains the reasons behind starting Group Black, which stemmed from the insight that only 0.5% of advertising dollars were going to black-owned media companies. He wanted to change this by building…
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In this episode of the Done Deal Show, hosts Tinashe Chaponda and Tonje Bakang discuss the current state of the agency and tech worlds, including the impact of TikTok and AI. They also dive into the topic of taking the lead in talent management, offering advice for entry-level talent managers and those looking to transition…
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In this episode of the Done Deal Show, co-hosts Tinashe and Tonje discuss how talent managers can increase their roster’s revenue through strategic networking. They begin by acknowledging the challenges faced by emerging talent managers who don’t have an extensive network. The hosts explore how talent managers can leverage strategic networking to get in touch…
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Join us on The Done Deal Show as hosts Tonje Bakang and Tinashe Chaponda chat with Snap’s head of talent development, Brooke Berry. Brooke spills the tea on her rise from film student to talent management at CAA and now Snap. She dishes out savvy tips on boosting audiences and building a business on Snap,…
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Tinashe Chaponda and Tonje Bakang welcome Mary Grace Scully, Director of Growth Marketing at the online shopping startup Locker onto the show to discuss UGC marketing. Mary Grace covers the past and present state of UGC, as well as how it can be leveraged by talent managers for partnerships with brands. They also explore its…
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Looking to boost your talent management business? Tune in to Tonjé BAKANG TONJE and Tinashe Chaponda‘s latest episode where they chat with Avi Gandhi, a seasoned writer, advisor, and entrepreneur in the creator economy. With over 14 years of experience in agent management, production, marketing, and executive roles at WME, Wheelhouse, and Patreon, Avi is well-equipped to share his…
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