Episodes
EP 39 - What Is Creativity in the age of AI: Makers & Machines
Guest Information Name : Alexia Adana Title : Director of Creative Technology and Innovation Organization : Edelman Expertise : Creative technology AI-driven storytelling Democratizing creative tools for underrepresented communities Episode Summary How does AI impact creativity—does it empower new ...
EP 38 - Specsavers’ Secret: How Creative Ops Drive Brand Success
Guest Information Name : Julia Arenson Title : Head of Creative Operations Organization : Specsavers Expertise : Transforming in-house agencies from production hubs to strategic creative powerhouses Integrating creative operations into brand strategy and business impact Navigating the cultural shif...
EP 37 - The Evolution of In-House Agencies: Insights from Patrick Burgoyne
Guest Information Name : Patrick Burgoyne Title : Co-founder Organization : In-House Agency Leaders Club Expertise : Leadership in creative and advertising industries Founder of platforms fostering collaboration among creative leaders Extensive experience shaping creative ecosystems Episode Summary...
EP 36 - To Refactor or Not: AI’s Impact on Tech Stacks
Guest Information Name : Jarrod Gingras Title : Managing Director & Analyst Organization : Real Story Group Expertise : Marketing and workplace technology evaluation Aligning technology with strategic goals Digital content and customer data platforms Episode Summary In this episode, Jarrod Ging...
EP 35 - In-House Evolution vs. Offshore Extinction: The AI Revolution
This episode explores the potential role of AI in disrupting offshore production and accelerating in-house innovation. Penri Jones shares his bold perspectives on the evolution of workflows, modular storytelling, and why creativity remains the ultimate differentiator in an AI-driven world. Key Take...
EP 34 - AI Gives You an Unlimited HR Budget for 2025
Episode Summary In this solo episode, Nish explores how AI is transforming creative operations by shifting from traditional role scarcity to role abundance. He highlights how creative leaders can spin up AI-driven “roles” like Creative Brief Coach or Chief Storytelling Officer out of thin air, with...
EP 33 - Beyond Savings: Offshore as a Strategic Imperative w Anil Noorani of We Are Amnet
Guest Information: • Name : Anil Noorani • Title : Founder and Managing Partner of TKM Consultants and Non-Exec Director of We Are Amnet • Expertise : • Optimizing global creative production strategies • Offshore production models • Bridging in-house and offshore creative ecosystems Episode S...
EP 32 - CreativeOps & IHA Leaders: 4 Buckets & 4 Questions for a More Impactful 2025
Episode Summary In this reflective and forward-looking episode, Nish explores four critical questions every Creative Ops and in-house agency leader must ask as they prepare for 2025. Drawing inspiration from Patrick Burgoyne’s four-bucket framework and Jason Holtzman’s thought-provoking philosophy,...
E31 - Live from LA! The AI Meteor is a Gift for Creative Ops
In this special episode of the Creative Ops podcast, we’re bringing you a live recording of my presentation at the Henry Stewart Creative Operations Conference in Los Angeles. The feedback from attendees was incredible—people left inspired and motivated to reimagine the role of AI in Creative Opera...